Salford 20, Bulls 20 Karl Pryce grabbed a fine hat-trick but the Bulls were denied their sixth away win of the season by Jodie Broughton's late try. Pryce, 25, claimed two clinical first-half scores and another after the break before
On the eve of this season Anthony McGrath spoke about his “determination” to prove the doubters wrong in 2012. The Bradford-born batsman was talking about those who claimed that his best years were behind him at 36. “I definitely use negative comments
Mick Potter named an unchanged side at Salford tonight as the Bulls went in search of a fifth away victory of the season. Elliot Kear again deputised for the injured Brett Kearney at full-back and Luke Gale continued alongside Ben Jeffries in the
The Keighley teenager with the most famous name in boxing, Muhammad Ali, has been crowned national champion for the third time. The Bury Amateur Boxing Club youngster comfortably beat Harry Connelly in the junior ABA class one under-48kg final
Bradford snooker captain Kevin Firth has been selected to represent England in the European Masters Championship in Latvia in June. English Masters runner-up Firth, who leads the Bradford No 1 team in the Yorkshire Inter-District League, is part of
Officials may not get as much positive publicity as the athletes but the pen-pushers and stop-watch clickers played a vital role in helping Bingley Harriers in their opening match of the Northern League Track & Field season at Doncaster. It made the
Bingley Harriers, relegated last season, included many newcomers as they won the opening match of the McCains Young Athletes League Division Two South East at the Dorothy Hyman Stadium in Cudworth. Boys’ victories went to Samuel Afari (under-17 A 100m
A new arts project has taken to the road in Bentham. Pioneer Projects, based at the town’s Looking Well Studios, has teamed up with 509 Arts from Shipley to look at the impact of the motor car on our lives as part of Yorkshire’s cultural Olympiad project
Baildon welcome back Nick Lister for Sunday’s Yorkshire Silver Trophy final against Thornensians at Pontefract RUFC (2.00). The playmaker missed the semi-final win at Hemsworth last Sunday due to an ankle injury sustained at Twickenham in their RFU Junior
Residents in Sutton-in-Craven are still concerned about plans to build 54 homes on the village’s Thompson’s Field despite changes made by the developers. Plans by Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes to build new homes at the site, off Holme Lane, have
Did you used to get your groove on at Bradford’s Milk Bar? The club opened in 1999 and quickly became a popular venue for dance music, playing “the best house anthems to grace any dance floor”. Now a reunion is being held, recreating the house music
Police have ruled out that a shot was fired near Bradford Royal Infirmary last night. A police spokesman said the incident had been closed. A thorough search of the hospital grounds had been carried out and there was no evidence of any
Hammer rarities, Cinerama and Women In Horror strands will be filling the big screens at Bradford’s Fantastic Films Weekend. The festival, offering horror and fantasy fans their annual fix of thrills and spills, will focus on schlock, women in horror
Former Bradford College student Nicola Adams booked her place in her third consecutive World Championship final as she won all four rounds against Russia’s Elena Savelyeva to breeze home 11-6. Adams will next face China’s world number one Ren Cancan,
A headteacher has praised two pupils for their success in a national accordion competition. Nine-year-old Tallulah Williams, a pupil at Clapham C of E Primary School, retained her title in the nine and under category at the UK Accordion Championships
There’ll be laughs a-plenty in Bradford when three of the nation’s finest comics – Michael McIntyre, Micky Flanagan and Imran Yusuf – come to town. The star of Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and former Britain’s Got Talent judge is at St George’s
Settle Primary School’s footballers are top of the league after winning the area soccer tournament for the third time in a row. The young footballers lifted the trophy at the North Craven Primary Schools Football Festival held at Ingleton. Children from
Help is at hand for Craven people seeking information about care service providers in North Yorkshire. Care Choices Ltd, in association with North Yorkshire County Council and the Independent Care Group, has published a free directory to care services
Monsieur de Coubertin’s Magnificent Opymlic Feat! is a new piece of comedy theatre from York-based Riding Lights Theatre Company, on for one night only in Bradford at the end of the month. Baron Pierre de Coubertin, French aristocrat and sports
The Lord Mayor’s Carnival Parade looks set to be a colourful affair tomorrow with the addition of this giant floral corgi. The parade has taken on a Diamond Jubilee theme this year, hence the addition of corgis to the event. As well as the
Eighty-five per cent of patients at Skipton’s Fisher Medical Centre are happy with the service they receive from doctors, nurses and reception staff, according to the results of an independent survey. Commissioned by the Fisher Patient Participation
Part of the grounds at Bradford Royal Infirmary were sealed off today while police carried out a full-scale search following reports of a loud bang near to the maternity unit last night. Officers are investigating the possibilities of a
East Bradford Cycling Club's youth section had their now traditional success at the British Schools Regional Mountain Bike Championships at Penistone Country Park, Haworth. In the boys' events, Harry Fox was third under-seven, Nathan Page won the under-nines
A gothic revival-style church empty for eight years looks set to become a Turkish baths and beauty spa – the first of its kind in Bradford. Sharat Hussain hopes to start work on the conversion on Mary Magdalene’s Church in Wood Street, Manningham, as
Wibsey rugby union club stalwart Derek Hartley has died aged 79. A former first-team captain, the hooker fulfilled many committee roles off the field once he had hung up his boots, including fixture secretary and team secretary and was also
Vandals have wreaked havoc in a “frenzied” attack at a field used for charity events. Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been raised for Manorlands hospice in Oxenhope over the years with activities at the site in Haworth Road, Cullingworth, near Bingley
Wharfedale Harriers romped to their first Calderdale Way Relay title at the weekend. Sixth leg pair Stephen Chew and Gareth Hird overturned a three-minute deficit to snatch victory from Leeds City, whose team had posted three of the fastest leg times
A community cafe will open next week as part of a Bradford scheme which aims to empower adults with learning disabilities. The cafe, based at the Ashfield Garden Centre in Thornton, will bring together Foodworks and Gardenworks, which are both parts
A dangerous and derelict former mill in Bingley, which has become a target for vandals and caused nearby homes to be plagued by rats, could be demolished under new plans. Fed-up residents living opposite Lilycroft Mill, in Dubb Lane, are delighted it
Communities in parts of Bradford have seen their streets become safer after dramatic drops in house break-ins following a major crime prevention campaign. Burglary rates in the Eccleshill Neighbourhood Policing Team area, which includes Apperley Bridge
A week of open events is taking place at Bradford College’s new International Food & Travel Studio School from Tuesday until next Saturday. Anyone interested in finding out more about the Studio School can attend the open events taking place at the soon
A special presentation looking at the history of historic bells at a Bradford church takes place next month. Guests attending the Bell Heritage Open Day at St James’s Church in Tong village will hear the recently-restored bells ringing for the first
2 DAYS IN NEW YORK (15, 96 mins) *** Starring Julie Delpy, Chris Rock, Albert Delpy, Alexia Landeau, Alex Nahon, Owen Shipman, Talen Ruth Riley, Dylan Baker, Vincent Gallo, Daniel Bruhl. Director: Julie Delpy Cultural stereotypes provide cheap
The aircraft named by a Bradford schoolgirl was today expected to land in Britain with the Olympic flame, after travelling from Athens ahead of the London games this summer. Football icon David Beckham was on the plane carrying the Olympic flame and
The Government should do more to support sheep farmers in marginal upland areas, according to a new report. Ministers need to recognise the benefits sheep farmers bring to remote rural areas like the Yorkshire Dales, the National Sheep Association (NSA
A further overnight closure on the M62 in West Yorkshire is to take place this weekend as part of the construction of the region’s first managed motorway. The overnight closure will take place tomorrow, between junctions 27 and 28, for a gantry to be
Campaigners who pledged to find a new purpose for Ingleton Middle School after it closes at the end of the summer term, are to investigate if there is any funding available. Four members of IHOPE – Ingleton, Health, Organisation, Projects, Enterprise
Firefighters across the district have been presented with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals. The medals have been awarded to emergency services personnel who have carried out five or more years of service. Crews at Odsal have been presented with their
An Addingham convenience store wrecked by fire last year is under offer from a potential buyer. The Leeds branch of property consultant and surveyors Edward Symmons has confirmed that the sale of the former village store on Main Street is progressing
A children’s hospice is £580 better off thanks to a coffee morning held in Steeton. The event at St Stephen’s Church Hall raised cash for Martin House and looked ahead to National Children’s Hospice Week, which begins tomorrow (Friday). The fundraiser
Pupils will carry an Olympic-style torch around schools in West Craven. West Craven High Technology College is organising the relay, which will start at Earby Springfield Primary School on Tuesday at 10am. It will then go to Kelbrook Primary, Salterforth
The Yorkshire Dales Society and the Craven Branch of Campaign to Protect Rural England are offering an award of £500 to a young person who has made, or is making, a valued contribution to the life, work and environment of the Yorkshire Dales. This will
A major new North Craven retail and restaurant development opens this weekend, creating 24 jobs. Developers hope The Courtyard, on the A65 near Settle, will become a luxury destination for visitors and locals. Work on the traditional barns, situated
A nine-month project to install fibre-optic broadband at Giggleswick School was completed this week, providing high-speed internet access for pupils and staff. Working with NYnet and BT, the project involved months of cable installation and road digging
The latest expansion by Bradford-based Barrett Steel group has secured more than 40 jobs at two sites and will widen the company’s product range. Barrett Steel, which increased turnover by nearly a quarter in 2011, has acquired Parson & Crosland
Gargrave’s community-run library has been given a cash boost of £1,000 by Craven District Council. The library would have been closed by North Yorkshire County Council at the end of March had it not been taken over by volunteers. The council grant will
Plans to build 49 houses on grazing land off Green Lane, Glusburn, were the subject of a public hearing this week. The Trustees of The John Binns Settlement are making a third attempt to build on the site after the principle of development
An open afternoon is being held at an excavation project in Gisburn Forest, Tosside, to celebrate the uncovering of the final pieces of the jigsaw. Over the past six months, volunteers have excavated the foundations of St James’ Church, which was demolished
A 42-year-old man has been charged with 60 burglaries across North Yorkshire, including some in the Skipton area. He will appear at York Crown Court next Friday, May 25, to answer the charges which relate to offences at commercial premises, including
The Bradford Summer League began last week but Division One champions Unity A made a nightmare start against Embassy A in defence of their title. Jack Dabrolski and Tony Boyd inspired Embassy to victory with three wins each while Ian Marshall added
A celebration and exhibition of wool in all its majesty will be staged at St Oswald’s Church, Thornton-in-Lonsdale, on Sunday. The event will start with a lambing service at 9.30am, with the main exhibition opening at noon. Inside the church, there will
THE RAID (18, 101 mins) *** Starring. Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim, Doni Alamsyah, Yayan Ruhian, Pierre Gruno, Ray Sahetapy, Tegar Satrya, Iang Darmawan. Director: Gareth Evans East meets West and kicks butt in a dazzling collaboration between Welsh-born
Tributes have been paid to a well loved and respected Dales farmer Anthony Latimer Dean, who has died aged 96. Known as Tant, he was born at Toft House Farm, Threshfield, and was the youngest of five children. He was educated at Threshfield
A heritage trust is set to take over the management of SkiptonTown Hall. The trust, which has not been named but has a track record of securing grants and looking after historic buildings, will be responsible for the town hall’s day-to-day running in
A single mother was burgled, and her young son’s Christmas present stolen, after a date thought he was being snubbed, Bradford Crown Court heard yesterday. Craig Hillam, 24, of Shann Street, Frizinghall, Bradford got annoyed as his date talked to a friend
Children being treated at the Yorkshire Cancer Centre helped face-painters brush up on the finishing touches to plans to make its annual gala day a big draw of its own. Staged at Soldiers Field in Roundhay Park, Leeds, the free event takes place between
Male singers are needed to complete the chorus of a new production of Guys And Dolls. The show is being staged by Leeds Amateur Operatic Society at the West Yorkshire Playhouse from September 22 to 29. Music rehearsals are under way, and singing auditions
Bingley Little Theatre’s stirring production of Macbeth – or ‘the Scottish Play’ if you’re reading this in a theatre – continues this weekend. Directed by Jonathan Scott, the play is described as an action-packed, exciting rendition of Shakespeare
A new chief executive has been appointed to lead Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Deputy chief executive and director of finance Bryan Millar will take up the helm at the Trust, which manages Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke’s Hospital
THE DICTATOR (15, 83 mins) **** Starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, Sir Ben Kingsley, Adeel Akhtar, John C Reilly, Kevin Corrigan, Kathryn Hahn. Director: Larry Charles Sacha Baron Cohen atones for the sins of Bruno with this gleefully bad
The owner of a Bradford market trading illegally for the past nine months has vowed to appeal a decision by Council planners which could see the business closed down. Mohammed Saeed set up Tradex Bazaar at the former Shires Bathroom site in
A community cafe will open next week as part of a Bradford scheme which aims to empower adults with learning disabilities. The cafe, based at the Ashfield Garden Centre in Thornton, will bring together Foodworks and Gardenworks, which are both parts
Derelict land that has been blighted by fly-tippers for more than a decade is set to be revitalised with the building of a new community centre. The Naqshbandia Active Development Association (NADA), which already runs the Jamia Masjid Naqshbandia
Bradford’s bid to defend its title of Curry Capital of Great Britain will be unveiled next week by four of the district’s top Asian restaurants and Bradford College. The Aagrah, Kiplings, Prashad and Shimla Spice, who have been selected to represent
Hundreds of children attended a sparkling award ceremony to mark the end of a district-wide project celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee. The youngsters, who had created art work, stories, poems, models and costumes for the Little Diamonds of Bradford contest
Joe Longthorne has learned to value the things most of us take for granted. After battling leukaemia, and recovering from a bone marrow transplant, the Hull-born singer “takes life as it comes”. “When I was ill I realised the importance of having good
A 20-year-old man was spared custody after his father spoke in court about the difficulties his son faced with Asperger syndrome. Jensen Whyte was in danger of being locked up at Bradford Crown Court after police caught him fighting with a knuckleduster
When it comes to stand-up, there’s only really one kind of comedy for Canadian Stewart Francis. Not for him the convoluted weaving of stories or working around a concept. He just wants to pack in as many jokes as he possibly can during his time on stage
SIR – I recently decided I would like to know what our various MPs had voted in Parliament when deciding to go to war in Iraq and Afghanistan. I looked in Hansard voting records and found absolutely nothing. From the year 2000 up to the present day,
SIR – The Government’s Welfare Reform Bill, the so-called bedroom tax, where tenants of social housing associations will have their benefit cut if they have a spare bedroom, is, as Councillor David Green described, inhumane (T&A, May 14). The Coalition
With a heart that leaps at the prospect of the beckoning summer, I sit cross-legged in the garden, surrounded by several lengths of green tubular metal and a small cloth bag of bolts, nuts and other fittings. We have acquired a swing chair, and the
SIR – Mohammed Miah says in his opinion the Labour party needs to work in partnership with other minority parties including Respect and the Green party (Letters, May 10). That won’t be necessary if suspended Councillor Imdad Hussain is reinstated, for
SIR – When switching on the ‘box’ to watch the news, I am getting brassed off with hearing about the so-called Leveson Inquiry. What’s it all about? You tell me! All I can gather is that it’s to do with whose backsides will be kicked, and to what degree
SIR – In conversation with one of Bingley’s market traders, I asked about their dispute with the Council regarding its proposal for the traders to erect their own stalls in order to save money, I was told that it has been resolved – the Council will continue
SIR – Regarding bus lanes, recent correspondence seems only to be adding to the confusion. If that lane is not in use, then the road has two lanes and the one you should use depends on your destination. For example, if approaching Saltaire roundabout
SIR – The report that our local planners are aiming to ignore minor breaches of planning regulations not only bodes ill for the overall cityscape, but tells us a lot about their abysmal management. Basically, they’ve got a backlog and, finding themselves
25 years ago: One of Bradford’s oldest men’s outfitters was to close, forced out by rising rents and rates. 50 years ago: Supermarkets which display brightly coloured “special offer” posters in prominent positions in their windows were criticised at
Two talks will be held at Keighley Local Studies Library to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee. The first Bradford Council event, on Friday, May 25, will see Charlie Bhowmick speak about investiture at Buckingham Palace, where he received an MBE for his
It is designed to root out claimants who are abusing the system. But the overhaul of the benefits system has led to criticisms it has become too strict and is having a harmful impact on those who genuinely cannot work. From March 31 last year, ESA became
In August last year, the Telegraph & Argus warned that something had to be done about the growing problem of horses on recreation land before a child was injured – or worse. Sadly, that warning does not seem to have been heeded, and as a result, five-year-old
Mick Potter has admitted the pressure is mounting to find a solution to the Bulls’ financial crisis and begin re-signing players. A whopping 17 of Bradford’s first-team squad are out of contract at the end of the season. The list includes Danny Addy
Ritchie Jones will work on his shooting practice over the summer after admitting: City need more midfield goals. Jones played 38 games in his first season at Valley Parade but managed to score only once against Port Vale. The former Manchester United
Eight weeks ago, the Bulls hosted Salford on a sun-kissed Sunday afternoon at Odsal. Mick Potter’s men had beaten St Helens on home soil the previous week and were chasing a fourth win in five games. The feel-good factor was palpable. But all
A cough that lasts for three weeks is the focus of a campaign to increase awareness of the key symptoms of lung cancer and improve earlier diagnosis. New data reveals that only one in ten people know that a persistent cough for three weeks or more could
The agency in charge of securing payments from Bradford’s absent parents believes it can only collect about a quarter of what is owed nationally, a Commons report today reveals. The powerful Public Accounts Committee said it “beggars belief” that so
A five-year-old boy has undergone life-saving surgery after being kicked in the head by a horse which was illegally tethered near a children’s play area in Bradford. Harlie Thompson needed a three hour operation to stop part of his fractured
A waistcoat for Olympics chief Seb Coe has been made by Bradford youngsters as part of an exhibition to celebrate the region’s textile heritage. Golden Threads, which opens tomorrow at Bradford Industrial Museum, is part of a series of exhibitions and
A 31-year-old man has been locked up for two drunken episodes of violence. A judge told Michael Blake he was “a thoroughly decent man” when sober. Blake, of Buttershaw Drive, Buttershaw, Bradford, admitted battery in breach of a suspended jail term
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Saltaire: construction of first-floor side extension, Fanny’s Ale and Cider House, 63 Saltaire Road. Saltaire: re-pointing front elevation of house, 1 Amelia Street
