Keighley professional Liam O’Neill carded a level-par 72 to leave him 36th in the 71-strong field after the opening round of second-stage European Tour qualifying school in Spain today. The 19-year-old was six shots off the lead held jointly by Spaniard
Jack Hawksworth’s double podium finish at Pembrey in the 2010 Formula Renault UK Winter Series has marked him out as one of the favourites for British title glory in 2011. Having impressed on debut at Snetterton the week before with pole
There is no doubt where the big match is in the Bradford Sunday Alliance League as Premier Division leaders Bolton Woods entertain second-placed defending champions West Bowling at Canal Road. Division One leaders Mill Lane travel to East Bierley
An attempt to speed up play in the Towergate Halifax League has been knocked back. The proposed new rule gave clubs a maximum of 2hr 45min to bowl their 45 overs (an average of 18 overs per hour), plus a maximum of 15 minutes. Teams running over
The Bradford Mutual Sunday School League have brought in a new points system for 2011. A win will score 25 points (with no bonus points) instead of six, while the losing side can gain up to ten bonus points (five for batting, five for bowling). A winning
CRICKET: Four new clubs have been admitted to the Bradford & District Evening League – Azad (based at Girlington), Queensbury, Cross Roads-Daisy Hill and Apperley Bridge. The resignation of Crossflatts and Tong Park-Esholt means the league will have
A new Taekwondo martial arts club has opened in Greengates, with member Donna Grundy impressing in her first regional competition. Coach Karl Mann was full of praise for the 16-year-old from Bradford after she competed in a one-on-one event at the Doncaster
Three Bradford youngsters have been selected for national squad training after winning seven trophies at the JJ Karate Academy Kata competition. The trio from the Eccleshill Shukakia Karate Club excelled in their categories at the event in Wolverhampton
Yeadon Sailing Club coach Neil McInnes has been presented with an award for his dedication by Princess Anne. The 51-year-old received the prize at the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Awards ceremony in London following years of service to the club.
Louis Horne has cut short his spell at Fleetwood Town to join FC Halifax Town on loan until December 27. The young Bantams defender has been at the Blue Square Bet Premier Division side since October but has been unable to get regular first-team
Bradford’s X-Factor hopeful Zayn Malik says that he isn’t going to let romance get in the way of his pop career. Zayn, 17, of East Bowling, can be seen on the hit ITV show tomorrow night as part of the band One Direction, which has so far attracted a
The experts say that the first ball of the Ashes does not define the series. But what about the third one then? It did not quite rank with Steve Harmison’s ludicrous long-hop straight to second slip but the immediate exit of Andrew Strauss has already
So which white wine is your staple purchase? Do you scour the supermarket shelves for sauvignon blanc? Is your pick of the plonks a pinot grigio? Or maybe you always choose a chardonnay? I’m not knocking any of those varietals. Some of my favourite
Former British & Irish Lion Austin Healey has long been an admirer of Shontayne Hape but has called on the rugby league convert to start showing consistency if he is to become an England mainstay. The 29-year-old former Bulls star was given his first
Guiseley have proved they did not suffer a hangover from their FA Cup exit and now have another big knockout tie to look forward to. Last weekend’s win at Chorley meant the Lions took their place in Monday’s draw for the first round of the FA Trophy,
Saturday, April 16 1pm start until May 1 Division One: Bowling Old Lane v Baildon; Bradford & Bingley v Farsley; Hanging Heaton v Yeadon; Hartshead Moor v Woodlands; Lightcliffe v Pudsey St Lawrence; Morley v Windhill. Division
Rugby league returns to Cougar Park on Sunday, December 5 as the Keighley venue plays host to a ground-breaking charity match. The British Asian Rugby Association will take on a newly-formed team of all-party MPs, known as the Political Animals, to raise
While John Deacey was on a brief sabbatical, he took in a lot of games as a spectator as well as just keeping his finger on the pulse. He would have been justified in feeling a tinge of envy as he watched the two clubs that pipped his Avenue side to
QUEENSBURY – Results: White Swan v Halfway House 1-6 darts, 3-2 dominoes, 2-3 fives & threes, 1-2 aggregate; Queensbury Cons v New Dolphin 3-4, 3-2, 2-3, 1-2; Hope & Anchor v Wibsey Cons 1-6, 1-4, 2-3, 0-3; Albion Hotel v Wheatsheaf Hotel 2-5, 1-4, 4-
GOALS Bradford are hosting the local heat of this year’s Samsung 5s tournament on Sunday, December 5 (6.30pm). The entry fee includes a free Umbro football, while the main prize in what is a national event is a VIP matchday at Chelsea FC. Other prizes
Eccleshill United were shocked by news of their West Riding County Cup reprieve after being beaten by neighbours Bradford Park Avenue in midweek. Avenue came to the Smith-Butler Stadium as big favourites on Tuesday evening. They duly won the
Running Log The Rivock Edge fell race proved a tougher test than advertised. A crisp, blue sky welcomed 155 runners to one of a dozen such races organised by Keighley & Craven AC. It headed off from the Bridge Inn at Steeton and the climb is a reliable
The British Boxing Board of Control tend to pack a punch every bit as powder puff as Audley Harrison. But let’s hope they finally discover the heart for a fight when “Fraudley” faces them on December 8 – and refuse to release his fee for the
The Conservatives won a by-election yesterday to hold the Worth Valley seat on Bradford Council. Self-employed teacher Russell Brown polled 1,020 votes, comfortably ahead of his closest challenger, Labour’s Mark Curtis, who received 697 votes
Schoolchildren have sown the seeds for a yellow flourish of flowers come springtime – and all in the name of charity. Sarah Ali and Phong Hoang were among pupils at Princeville Primary School in Willowfield Street, Bradford, who planted 135 daffodil
As I write day two's account of events we are witnessing a rare occurrence on this trip - rain. It is, however, according to an Austalian mate of mine warm rain not like the stuff you get in England! A much better day for England today and
It’s refreshing to know that not all football superstars have forgotten their roots. During a week’s break in Gran Canaria, we decided to take in a “busman’s” trip and watch a game in the local fishing village. Club Deportivo Arguineguin
Keighley Salvation Army has issued an appeal. The High Street church is appealing for a donation of a portable cabin or container in which to store goods. Chris Bown, of the church, said: “Until recently we had a cabin in the area outside the back of
hree nursery nurses are hoping to organise a reunion for fellow students who trained at Bradford College. Pam Shuttleworth, Pam Orme and Cath Watson want to hear from anyone who trained at Bradford College on the NNEB course from 1969 to 1971.
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Andrew Gallagher, aged 45, of Runswick Terrace, Bankfoot; theft, 12 months’ community order, 130 hours’ unpaid work. £150 compensation; application to revoke a community order without re-sentencing
A Christmas tree dedicated to the memory of lost loved ones has been planted in Ilkley. Installed by Marie Curie Cancer Care Ilkley support group, the memorial will be the focus for a new ‘lights to remember’ event on The Grove on Saturday, December
A man was brutally beaten and robbed of his winnings after leaving a bookies shop in Bradford. Stanley Knight, 55, was yesterday undergoing surgery in hospital for serious facial injuries following the vicious attack. Police last night released photos
A Bradford primary school will receive a cheque for £400 thanks to the efforts of an Otley supermarket worker. Linda Guy, who works at Sainsbury’s in Otley, has been a governor at Greengates Primary School in Bradford for many years. Now, thanks to
Councillors have granted outline planning permission for a controversial housing development in Bradford – despite angry scenes caused by protesters. More than a dozen Heaton residents arrived at City Hall yesterday, some carrying posters declaring their
Youngsters are being urged to stay away from an abandoned hospital site following the discovery of asbestos. Bingley Hospital, in Fernbank Drive, has been empty since February when services were transferred to Canalside Health Care Centre in
Police in Bradford have warned residents of bogus officials operating in the area following two burglaries this week. Officers said men targeted two elderly victims in Holme Wood and East Bowling after 9pm on Monday purporting to be from the water board
A Bradford charity raised more than £10,000 to help it continue its work with disadvantaged children and young people across the district. One in a Million raised the money at its Stars Awards 2010 through donations, a silent auction and a game of heads
Yorkshire’s economy has been boosted by nearly £7bn through tourism since the launch of tourism agency Welcome to Yorkshire, new figures show. The region has seen a 22 per cent increase in the number of overnight holiday visitors, compared to a UK
A plastics firm has bounced back after being knocked for six during the recession. Birkby’s Plastics, based at Liversedge, is has won new contracts and is expanding its expertise a year after being severely hit by recession and shedding more than 200
A leading healthcare furniture and equipment manufacturer has gone platinum with a top national award. James Spencer & Co has won a platinum medal in the infection prevention and control category at the Nursing Times product awards. Wilsden-based Spencer
Vehicle leasing group Zenith Provecta has restructured its board after moving chief executive Andrew Cope into a new full-time role as executive chairman focusing on business growth. The Calverley-based company is making the changes following
Due to car trouble, this week I have been commuting by bus. Although a car is convenient and often necessary for my work, I do like just being able to sit back and let someone else do the driving for a change. Of course, it’s also more environmentally-friendly
SIR – Mr Goldsbrough raises some interesting questions in his letter about oxygen in the atmosphere (T&A, November 20). We certainly wouldn’t want to run out of it, but this is most unlikely as the percentage in the atmosphere has been very stable for
SIR – May I compliment the workers who have recently relaid part of Allerton Road. I do not mind (in hindsight) the inconvenience this caused me on a few mornings going to work, because the finished surface is superb – you can hardly see the joins!
SIR – Christmas is just round the corner once again and besides all the joy it brings, unfortunately it is a very stressful time. Christmas cards, for instance. Who hasn’t, in the past, written all their cards, got them all off on time thinking ‘wow,
SIR – I note with interest that Westfield have sold half their interest in the 2012 Olympic Mall for £871m. They are reported to have made a profit of £150m. Any chance they could be using some of this to fill in the blooming great hole they left us
SIR – Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon was the only commoner to become Queen Consort to a UK monarch in the last century, and was a widely-loved figure. As Queen Mother she continued to perform public duties and never retired. So why all this humming and
SIR – May I, on behalf of the few RBL members that are left at Queensbury, thank the Cubs, Scouts, Girl Guides, the Queensbury marching band, and the terrific turn out on Remembrance Sunday. I cannot remember so many in all the years. The church collection
SIR – Once again the poor are the main target for the Government. Now they want to make supermarkets and pubs have a minimum price on drinks. Most people nowadays can’t even afford to go to the pub, and are content to drink at home. Not everyone is
SIR – I sincerely hope that all the letters Bradford Council have sent out to all their employees regarding their at-risk jobs were sent via e-mail and not first class (or even second class) post. If not – why not? I know that getting notification that
25 years ago: It was revealed that smoking killed 580 Bradford people each year. 50 years ago: Bingley Building Society’s interest rate of 6.5 per cent on mortgage repayments, payable from March 1 the following year, was the highest since the 1939-45
SIR – I suspect that the game currently being played between the travelling fraternity, Bradford Council and numerous other opponents might well have been going on for 25 years. It was certainly in progress 22 years ago, because in a book written by
Bradford and district has always had good reason to be proud of the successes of its young people. Last night saw this continue at the Yorkshire Young Achievers of the Year Awards with the sons and daughters of this area picking up honours.
For the past five years, Tony Whitston has been chairman of the Greater Manchester Asbestos Victims Support Group, which has branches all over the country, including an office in Bradford’s Upper Piccadilly. He joined the organisation after spending
Keighley’s Christmas lights burst into life last night, heralding the start of a programme of winter fun. Joining the crowds to enjoy the spectacle on Church Green were Keighley Cougars players, who were giving away festive prizes. And
It's good to see someone is reading this blog. Peter Siddle obviously read my criticism of Australia bowling too short during his lunch break and began to pitch the ball up. The result was career best figures and a test hat-trick.
A Victoria Cross, awarded to a Bradford footballer who was killed during the First World War, has sold for £210,000 at an auction in London. A mystery buyer yesterday paid more than £50,000 over the amount expected for the medal, posthumously
A litter of tiny kittens is being nurtured by crews at Bradford fire station after they were bravely rescued from a burning warehouse. The four felines were curled up beneath a layer of smoke on the first floor of an empty building in Burnett
A former tax office worker has been jailed for two years and nine months after he provided details on companies for use in a multi-million pound scam. Imran Ajaib used his insider knowledge to pass on information to others hoping to net more
A man who was not expected to live more than a year when he was born with a congenital heart defect has died at the age of 30. Craig Rigby battled several episodes in hospital and suffered a number of heart attacks, but lived an amazingly fulfilled
A first glimpse of how a proposed supermarket development could look has been released. Sainsbury’s wants to demolish the former Bradford & Bingley headquarters and build a store on the site. The site in Main Street, Bingley, was bought by the company
The leading surgeon who set up the Burns Unit in the aftermath of the Valley Parade fire will be awarded an honorary degree at Bradford University next week. Professor David Sharpe, founder of the Bradford Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit, is
More than 100 homes in Bradford are shutting out burglars thanks to a £15,000 grant. Single mum Shahida Begum, of Wibsey, contacted local councillor Lynne Smith after being burgled and hearing about other victims. Coun Smith and her colleagues secured
A teenage nursing home worker has been locked up for three years for raping an 86-year-old woman. Kitchen assistant Maxwell Laycock, then 17, was delivering a Christmas Day cup of tea when he violated her, Bradford Crown Court heard.
A police officer told a jury he found the licensee’s body when he smashed his way into a locked Bradford pub. Sergeant Alexander Artis said he and other officers went to the Seven Stars in Greengates after “a concern for safety” call from residents
Leeds United captain Richard Naylor will be out for up to six more weeks after undergoing surgery on his troublesome knee. Naylor, whose mistakes cost a couple of goals earlier in the season, has missed the last six matches through injury. Neil Kilkenny
Former classmates and teachers of Bradford singer Zayn Malik are urging the public to vote to keep his group in the X Factor. The 17-year-old, from East Bowling, sings for survival on the ITV1 show tomorrow as one-fifth of boy band One Direction. He
City won’t be getting an easy ride during the unofficial mid-season break – because they are blowing the manager’s mind. Peter Taylor has warned the players to expect a week of tough talking and hard training before they return to combat at
The pain of a fourth consecutive Grand Final defeat is still fresh but Bryn Hargreaves is targeting an Old Trafford return with the Bulls. A member of the St Helens side beaten by arch-rivals Wigan in last season’s Super League showpiece, the workhorse
A young inventor, an inspirational teacher and a triathlete joined Bradford pop star Kimberley Walsh in receiving top honours at an awards ceremony last night. Girls Aloud star Kimberley was named Personality of the Year at the Yorkshire Young
A woman, aged 22, was taken to hospital with a serious facial wound after a fracas involving up to 40 people on a Bradford street. Two cars parked in the street, an Audi A4 and a Volkswagen Golf, were badly damaged in the disturbance in Roy
Senior council and police chiefs have signed a commitment to tackle gender violence in Bradford. The Bradford Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy was endorsed at City Hall yesterday by the Council’s deputy leader Councillor Imran Hussain
Bradford’s national youth champion Billy Harding had to settle for second place in the seventh round of the Yorkshire Points Cyclo-Cross Series at Myrtle Park, Bingley. Harding, from Birkenshaw, continued his season-long battle with Jake Womersley
Airienteers claimed four victories when they hosted a regional event at Hirst Wood and Shipley Glen. The pick was Steve Watkins’ easy success on the 4km green course in 23min 14sec, with fellow club members Angela Hulley, Jez Wilkinson and Marie Gibbs
It seems highly likely that defending Bradford League Division One champions Highdale A will not be retaining their title – but Highdale B are making a strong case to keep the crown in house. Richard Whiteley is spearheading the B team’s challenge as
