Heath L’Estrange has not suffered a broken ankle as first thought. Further tests revealed the Odsal hooker has instead suffered significant ligament damage and will not be out as long as first feared. Initially, the Bulls had been expected to lose
A Bradford boxing prospect will get the chance to shine in the Amir Khan spotlight next month. Bantamweight Tasif Khan has earned a shot on the undercard for his namesake’s world title clash with Northern Irishman Paul McCloskey at Manchester
Running Log Stephen Broadbent of Bingley finished fourth out of 1,143 runners with a time of 73min 23sec in the Great North West Half-Marathon in Blackpool, with Baildon’s Dean Williams an equally impressive eighth in 78:03. Great Britain international
The Craven, Aire & Wharfe League have, for the second time in three years, made use of the all-weather pitch at Sandylands Sports Centre in Skipton to ease their fixture backlog. And Silsden Reds under-13s made good use of the third-generation
West Bowling coach Ricky Helliwell conceded his men had been beaten by a better side as they bowed out of the BARLA National Cup at Seaton Rangers. A 32-14 defeat ended Bowling’s hopes at the third-round stage and although there were extenuating circumstances
The Towergate Halifax Cricket League are in mourning after the sudden death of their secretary Keith Goulden, who was 57. League president David Normanton said: "On behalf of the Towergate Halifax Cricket League, I want to offer our sincere
Queensbury were edged out 10-6 at Premier Division high-fliers Slaithwaite Saracens in the Pennine League. Josh Naylor crossed for the Bradford side and they led 6-4 after a penalty from Scott Swann. But Slaithwaite won the game with a dubious second-half
Former Craven League player Arran Brindle is on the comeback trail. The Barrowford prodigy helped England’s women win the Ashes in 2005 before retiring to start a family. Now she has been selected for the ten-day England Women’s Academy high performance
Craven, Aire & Wharfe League – Under-11 A: Albion 2, Sutton 2; Skipton LMS 2, Nab Wood 1; Thackley 3, Horsforth Stallions 3. B: Calverley 3, Stanningley 3; Horsforth Mustangs 5, Keighley Shamrocks 3; Otley 1, Shipley Tigers 1. C: Prospect 1, Oakworth
WEST RIDING YOUTH LEAGUE – Under-15, Premier: Meltham 38, Sheffield HH 10; West Bowling 66, Batley 0; Siddal 42, Moldgreen 12; Huddersfield St Joes 22, Slaithwaite 10; Normanton 18, Methley 16. Under-14, Premier: Underbank 10, Siddal 34. Under-13, Premier
Another City starlet is on his way to Liverpool. The Bantams have agreed a deal for 14-year-old Nial Heaton to head to Anfield. Centre back Heaton, from Pudsey, will become the third of the Valley Parade young guns to join Liverpool and the latest in
A major consultation is under way to find out residents’ views on proposals to build a £500 million ‘eco settlement’ between Bradford and Shipley. Bradford Council will carry out street surveys in Shipley and Bradford city centre over the next
An historic hall has been officially handed over to community groups by Bradford Council. Central Hall, in Keighley, has been reopened as a community centre following a £1.8 million renovation. The former Methodist church, in Alice Street
A fresh row blew up over £32 billion high-speed rail plans yesterday when the Government was accused of watering down a commitment to build the line to the edge of Leeds. Labour questioned why a promised ‘hybrid Bill’ would only adopt the legal and
One in five children were learning today that they have not been offered a place at their first choice secondary school for September. Bradford pupils can expect a tougher deal than in many other parts of the country, according to a snapshot survey of
A military band and an award-winning choir will perform at a major concert at Bradford Cathedral to raise funds for an armed forces’ charity. ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, formerly the Army Benevolent Fund, will host the evening event, which will feature
A community organisation in Bradford has been selected for a pioneering national scheme aimed at helping residents tackle issues in their neighbourhoods. Bradford Moor play and pass service (PASS) is one of 16 groups chosen from some 600 applicants
Four men have been arrested and quantities of suspected Class A drugs recovered during a series of raids by police in Bradford. Officers executing search warrants under the Misuse of Drugs Act forced their way into six flats near Manchester Road early
Campaigners fighting for compensation for former Bradford & Bingley shareholders have called for Coalition ministers to order an independent inquiry into nationalisation of the bank by the previous government. The Bradford & Bingley Shareholders’ Action
Michael Flynn will do all in his power to get Peter Jackson the City job full-time. Jackson is in charge for at least the Gillingham and Rotherham games while the two chairmen sift through the mountain of applicants for the manager’s position
The bill for looking after dogs seized by police in West Yorkshire ran to more than £85,000 last year. In the 12-month period up to November, 183 dogs were seized by West Yorkshire Police, of which 56 were destroyed, 91 were returned to the
The cost of hot meals delivered by Bradford’s Meals on Wheels is set to soar by 88 per cent. Bradford Council will stop subsidising the service for vulnerable, elderly people from the end of this month. It will save the local authority
Catwalk shows aren’t just about the clothes. Behind every collection there’s a story, an inspiration or a muse who dictates the entire look from head to toe. Backstage at London Fashion Week, names like singer Patti Smith were on repeat from creative
A film of Bradford’s highly-praised response to the extremist English Defence League invasion last summer (right) is to travel the country as a teaching tool on how to deal with Far Right factions. Yesterday more than 100 people including civic, policing
Supermarket tours for people with diabetes in Bradford are making life easier for sufferers of the potentially life-threatening condition. More than 26,000 people in the Bradford district have been diagnosed with diabetes, yet another 5,000 people are
Where else do you get Hollywood’s biggest names, glossy magazines’ elite and the Prime Minister’s wife gathering in stylish harmony? It can only be Fashion Week. While her hubby was busy running the country, Samantha Cameron took on her VIP role as ambassador
"I have a black belt in the Yorkshire martial art of Sheduko!” laughs Stephen Sharp. In his spacious shed, close to his Oakworth home, Stephen spends time repairing and restoring violins and carving coppiced wood and old animal bones to create shepherd
Four of Bradford’s top bosses have thrown their weight behind a bid for £35 million of Government funding to create new offices and retail space in the city centre. If the bid is successful they will play an active role in enabling new schemes in the
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Keith James Finan, 53, of Thornton Road, Thornton; speeding, £60 fine, £100 costs, banned from driving for six months. William Joseph Stokes, 28, of Tordoff Avenue, Scholemoor; two counts of
A new theatre experience which has the audience as players is performed at the Theatre In The Mill this month. The Falling Sickness (pictured) is described as a “state-of-the-art, live theatre-game”, in which judgments made by the audience determine
If all else fails we can usually rely on a little Plasticine man and his dog to bring home an Oscar, but this year the Brits turned out to be the big guns, with The King’s Speech winning top awards. With a crucial scene filmed in Bradford, featuring
SIR – How about the Government’s latest? They are now telling us that we should be eating less red meat, because it is a contributing factor in the incidence of bowel cancer. Red meat? Yes I remember it well, pretty tasty, is it not? I know not why
SIR – I often get accused of wearing rose-tinted glasses, however, no excuses can be made for how some of the city centre looks at present. There is clearly a shop vacancy problem and this has lead to some vacant buildings being neglected. The old Zavvi
SIR – I read with interest articles in the Friday, February 18, edition of the T&A’s In Our Prime over-50s supplement. The more one approaches retirement the more one takes notice of the issues. The only reason people welcome the opportunity to work
SIR – I would like to thank the nurses and staff at the BRI, especially those on Ward 8, whose care and attention surpassed all expectations. Indubitably a team par excellence. And grateful thanks to my surgeon, Mr Stewart, and the anaesthetist whose
SIR – I am sick to death of Europe interfering with the laws of this country. We fought Germany in two world wars for freedom. Why do we continue to allow these overpaid bureaucrats to dictate to us? I understood, not that I voted for entry, you
SIR – A photography graduate is now training to be a nurse, another studied social sciences but now works with people with learning disabilities, and a medical student achieved first hand experience of what it’s like to be a carer through volunteering
25 years ago: Bradford was better than most at getting youngsters in full-time jobs. Figures by the Manpower Services Commission showed that 70 per cent of the 3,000 young people on the city’s Youth Training Schemes got jobs. The national average was
SIR – I was again disgusted to read (T&A, February 15) the report about an incredible £32 million still outstanding that should have been paid by absent parents. What on earth is the CSA doing about this? I myself have always made my maintenance payment
Red-faced bosses of a business directory company have apologised for a glaring error in which the name of England’s second most popular literary shrine was misspelled. The front cover of the latest edition of Thomson, the rival to Yellow Pages
Adecade ago, most people associated Fairtrade with tea and coffee. Now the range of products is vast, with more than 4,500 items ranging from fruit and wine to cosmetics and clothing. Buying them helps farmers in developing countries receive a fair
Most people have accepted that the difficult financial times we find ourselves in mean hard decisions have to be made. All public bodies face tough choices, and it is unlikely anyone will escape being affected by the ongoing cuts in some form
Mick Potter insists the Bulls will remain defiant in the face of ongoing injury problems. Following a first win as Bradford boss on Saturday, the Aussie is determined not to let the absence of key players derail his side’s season. Hooker
The Royal Navy survey ship HMS Scott has returned to the southern wilderness of Antarctica for the second time to carry out survey work. The ship is the Royal Navy’s only ocean survey vessel and is one of the largest in the fleet at 13,500 tons. She
Richard Naylor is closing in on a return to Leeds United's troubled defence. Club captain Naylor, who had his 34th birthday yesterday, was an unused substitute as United crashed to a 3-0 defeat at npower Championship promotion rivals Swansea
Peter Jackson revealed he did not sleep for two days after getting the call to take over City. Jackson was buzzing after taking his first training session yesterday as the club’s interim manager. It ended his 18-month isolation
Guiseley’s attentions revert to the Blue Square Bet North tonight following their FA Trophy quarter-final defeat to Luton at the weekend. The Lions look to bounce back from falling just two rounds from Wembley when they host Vauxhall Motors. Steve
Bradford Park Avenue 1, North Ferriby 2 Avenue suffered a demoralising loss at home to rivals North Ferriby United tonight. The victory for the East Yorkshire club was payback for defeat earlier in the month and comes as another nail in the Bradford
Roger Rowley first stepped into Buddy Holly’s shoes on stage at Yeadon Town Hall. Now the young Horsforth actor is once again playing the man who changed the face of popular music – and last night he had a delighted audience bopping in the
