Bingley’s Rob Watson (Paul Milnes RT/Bradford Olympic RC) was fourth in round nine of the CXNE event at South Shields yesterday. He was pipped to the line by Jack Clarkson (Pedalsport) in a race that was was won by elite rider Paul Oldham (Hope Factory
The annual meeting of the West Yorkshire-Leeds branch of the Institute of Groundsmanship will be held at Cleckheaton Sports Club on Wednesday, January 12 (7.30pm). After the meeting, there will be the usual quiz and supper, and a talk about machinery
A family of six escaped a fire at their Bradford home after they were alerted by the cries of frightened children. Odsal firefighters were called to the terraced house in Great Horton Road, near the junction with Cross Lane, shortly after 10.15am today
A teenage boy was rescued from his bedroom window by firefighters after a fire broke out at his home in Rastrick. Brighouse firefighters were called to Field Lane, in Rastrick, Brighouse, at about 11.10am today after the teenager, believed
While all the snow may be an unwelcome site for most Bradfordians, one local lad is making quite a name for himself on the slopes. Jamie Nicholls is currently regarded as Britain’s best snowboarder after winning every British title available since he
Guiseley’s home fixture against Vauxhall Motors in the Blue Square Bet North scheduled for tomorrow afternoon has been postponed. The Lions’ Nethermoor failed to pass a pitch inspection this afternoon and was added to the growing list of games called
Former City skipper Graeme Lee is set to leave Notts County when the transfer window opens at the end of the week. The 32-year-old centre half has six months left on his Magpies contract but is not in the plans of manager Paul Ince and has been told
Otley loanees Dominic Barrow and Curtis Wilson, both from Leeds Carnegie, have the chance to shine on Thursday. Lock Barrow is in an England squad for their under-18 international qualifier against Ireland at Donnybrook Stadium in Dublin (2pm). And
Bradford Park Avenue tried to beat the weather by moving their home game against Mickleover Sports in the Evo-Stik Premier Division from today to tomorrow afternoon but the fixture remains in doubt. The club moved it 24 hours back after
Today’s derby fixtures in the Kool Sport Northern Counties East League fell victim to the ongoing weather problems as the full programme over two divisions suffered blanket postponements. Farsley AFC were due to host Thackley,with Brighouse Town having
Youngster Kate Nixon came away with a silver medal in the Yorkshire One Star Table Tennis Championships at Richmond Hill in Leeds. Nixon, of Ilkley Grammar School, was competing in only her third tournament since taking up the sport and claimed the runner-up
Bradford Bulls have secured the support of another long-term backer after Damart renewed their sponsorship deal for the ninth year running. The Bingley-based clothing company will continue to provide players with DamartSport training gear in 2011, while
BRADFORD & DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL LEAGUE – Bradford Deaf Centre 3, Pudsey 4; Eastbrook A 5, Princeville B 2; Princeville A 5, Eastbrook C 2. Breaks: P Devitt (Eastbrook A) 54, 30; T Kershaw (Princeville A) 40; B Watson (Princeville B) 39; C Thornes (Eastbrook
Leeds Carnegie have announced that their Aviva Premiership game against Gloucester on New Year’s Day will now kick off at 1pm at Headingley Carnegie. The kick-off has been brought forward as a result of the recent cold snap and in an attempt to make
City’s players could enjoy their family festivities to the full as the icy snap put paid to their Christmas game. But now it is back to business as they prepare to shake off the cobwebs at Cheltenham tomorrow afternoon. Weather permitting, it will be
There will be a pitch inspection at 9.30am tomorrow at Jenny Lane to see if the traditional Christmas union match between Baildon and Bradford Salem can go ahead at 1pm. Already victims of frozen pitches were this morning’s Fred Scott Memorial match
Tomorrow's Keighley Cougars v Bradford Dudley Hill festive rugby league friendly has become another victim of the wintry weather. However, Cougars fans will still have the chance to say farewell to outgoing coach Barry Eaton tomorrow afternoon. The
A Bradford group supporting older people in the city has issued an urgent plea for help after its premises were wrecked when a water pipe burst. Bradford and District Senior Power (BDSP) was due to open a pop-in shop in the former Probyns building in
Mark Yates believes Cheltenham have made significant strides in the 12 months since he took charge – but the Robins boss stressed that they have achieved nothing yet. City’s visit tomorrow will be the first game of his second year at the helm since taking
A pioneering heating system designed for the icy chills of Finland is struggling to cope with a Bradford winter, a resident claims. People living in new Incommunities bungalows have complained their central heating is not as warm and eco-friendly
The ‘Scores on the Doors’ system is one of those ideas that is so simple and yet so useful. Of course, there have long been hygiene inspections carried out on restaurants, takeaways and the like. And while newspapers such as the Telegraph
Bradford teenager Adam Glennon has picked up a top award and a royal fan for his services to volunteering. The 19-year-old, of Eccleshill, has been named as a regional winner in the vinspired national awards acknowledging the extraordinary
2010 was the year of two highly-successful campaigns which the T&A backed. HANNAH BAKER reflects on the Burns Unit Appeal May 2010 marked the 25th anniversary of the Valley Parade fire disaster, and also saw the culmination of a ten-month appeal
2010 was the year of two highly-successful campaigns which the T&A backed. Health Reporter CLAIRE LOMAX looks at the Beating Hearts In Bradford campaign Each year, almost 1,500 people die from heart and circulatory problems in Bradford. That is why
A family of six escaped a blaze at their Bradford home today. Odsal firefighters were called to a house in Great Horton Road, near the junction with Cross Lane, shortly after 10.15am. Watch commander Sally Dickens said the family,
A youth was rescued from a bedroom window following a house fire in Brighouse today. Firefighters were called to Field Lane, Rastrick, shortly after 11am after receiving reports of a person trapped. A West Yorkshire Fire Service spokesman said:
Cheltenham are "really confident" of staging tomorrow's game with City. A group of club staff and fans are currently clearing snow off the covers at Whaddon Road before the pitch can be inspected. But with the temperature rising - and
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Baildon: construction of detached dwelling, 36 Southdown Road. Baildon: display of sign board to promote car sharing fixed to two free-standing posts, Otley Road, opposite Butterfield
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Edward Nelson, aged 22, of Wycliffe Gardens, Saltaire; theft, community order made with curfew. Haroon Shah, aged 22, of Iqbal Court, Laisterdyke; failure to stop when directed by
Actors Maxine Peake and Matthew McNulty have been announced as the stars of a new version of Room at the Top, which has been partly shot in Bradford. Filming on two 60-minute television films of Bingley writer John Braine’s classic post-war novel – which
Trading standards chiefs are warning people in Bradford to check the small print on gym membership contracts – or face paying out even if the membership is cancelled. The New Year is a peak time for joining gyms but people could be hit hard
Thirty restaurants and takeaways in the Bradford district have been slated for very poor standards of food safety this year. Any food business in the district can be the subject of a visit by Bradford Council officers and given a star rating
People living in the South enjoy a far higher quality of life than those in northern areas of the country, research indicated today. Just four of the top 50 local authority areas that have the best quality of life are outside the South, and all of these
More than 8,000 new patients have attended Bradford’s sexual health clinic since April 2010. Despite coping with a record number of patients, the team at the Trinity Centre sexual health service on Trinity Road – part of Bradford Teaching Hospitals
The city’s police commander has urged Bradford Council to help protect the “very important blue line” provided by community support officers. With police force budgets being slashed by central Government, West Yorkshire Chief Constable Sir Norman Bettison
Hiding in the wings at the Alhambra, watching Bradford soldier Andy Fenton spring a surprise marriage proposal on his girlfriend Tracey at a panto matinee, I felt privileged to share such a special moment. I was covering the event with our
I’d like nothing better than to be able to hear the single that was pitted against Matt Cardle to prevent the X Factor winner topping the charts at Christmas. Of course, there’s nothing to hear, as the composition – a cover version of John Cage’s 4’33
25 years ago: Yorkshire West Euro MP Barry Seal called for employee protection at Microvitec and other firms which received local authority and EEC cash. He was speaking after the Bradford company announced it was laying off 54 workers.
School choirs from across the district will have chance to showcase their vocal talents at BD1 LiVE Goes Choral in the new year. Bradford Theatres’ second annual schools choir competition will see schools performing two songs of their choice for a panel
Peter Taylor could pave the way for a January reshuffle by trimming squad numbers. The City chief is looking at freshening up his resources for a concerted push over the second half of the season. Zesh Rehman joined Thai champions Muangthong United
The Bulls have not seen the last of George Burgess. Although the giant prop departs tomorrow to take up a two-year deal with South Sydney, he is not planning on making it a one-way journey. For now, Burgess may be intent on making his mark in the NRL
There was more frustration and disappointment for Guiseley yesterday as their Boxing Day fixture was called off. The Lions, who are still joint top of the Blue Square Bet North, were scheduled to make the short trip to struggling Harrogate Town. The
