Otley, who have a tough test at Luctonians in SSE National League Two North on Saturday, aren’t the only unbeaten team in the Aire-Wharfe valleys. The Cross Greeners have played four, won four to be placed second but Old Grovians have won
Less than two-and-a-half miles separate the grounds of Bradford Salem and Bradford & Bingley – but the contrast between them at various stages this week could hardly have been more marked. “I am walking on the first-team
Farsley boss Neil Parsley will guard against complacency ahead of Saturday’s short trip to basement outfit Garforth Town in Evo-Stik Division One North. Tuesday’s 4-0 home win over Ossett Town lifted Parsley’s men up to ninth and they will look
A storyteller of worldwide repute will be heading to Ilkley as part of this year’s festival. Jan Blake, who has links with African, Caribbean and English culture, will perform Tales of the Diaspora alongside William Pearce-Smith on the fiddle at the
After losing three of their first six league games, Campion will be looking to take three points off their Premier Division visitors Marsden in the WEST RIDING COUNTY AMATEUR LEAGUE on Saturday. That would secure them a mid-table position before
Boss John Deacey is poised to hand FC Halifax Town loan midfielder Liam Needham his debut on Saturday when Bradford Park Avenue bid to go level with visitors Boston United. Avenue have only won two league games since gaining promotion to the Blue
Bradford Dudley Hill face a huge test of their National Conference League promotion ambitions against Hunslet Warriors at Parry Lane tomorrow night (7.30). A victory would lift second-placed Hill back to the Division One summit above Castleford
Yorkshire have been rewarded for their patience with the capture of England Lions fast bowler Jack Brooks. The White Rose county have beaten off competition from Roses rivals Lancashire and Division One rivals Nottinghamshire for the signature
Ricky Ravenhill column Cup runs are a nice distraction for the players and the fans. Some people say they are extra games you don’t need but I think it’s good to get away from the pressure of the league, especially when you are doing well.
Thackley will be in high spirits as they host Pickering Town in the Baris Northern Counties East Premier Division on Saturday after romping to a high scoring victory on Wednesday. The Dennyboys leaped from 11th to seventh with a 6-0 win
WASHBURN VALLEY The heaviest fish caught during the week was a 5lb 6oz rainbow trout by John Fowler using invictor. Fewston: Cooler mornings are spurring fish into feeding, taking nymph just below the surface. Swinsty: Changeable water levels
Former City players Jon Worthington and Paul Bolland have launched their own academy for the Bradford and Calderdale area. The BW Pro Soccer Academy is open to boys and girls aged seven to 11. The first courses take place in half-term at Queensbury
GOALS Bradford are restarting their FA-funded leagues next month. The new FA Monday League kicks off with a pre-season tournament on October 1, with the season starting the week after. On Wednesdays there will be an FA Under-19/Student League
Ken Bates’ seven-year spell as the owner of Leeds would appear to be coming to an end after the investment bank, Gulf Finance House, today confirmed it had signed an “exclusive agreement” to lead a purchase of the Championship club. The Bahrain-based
Guiseley boss Steve Kittrick hopes his side will get fair treatment when they make the 362-mile round trip to Oxford City in the Blue Square Bet North on Saturday. Kittrick, baffled as to why Oxford are even in the northern section, said: “I
GARDENERS: Gardeners' Question Time comes to St Peter's Church, Moorhead Lane, at 7.30pm tonight. The event is hosted by Shipley Support Group for Manorlands Hospice with £6 for admission, tea, biscuits and a raffle ticket. For more information and
METHODISTS: The Services at Guiseley Methodist Church on Sunday are 10.30am service conducted by Keith Tattersall and 6pm service conducted by the Reverend Tim Perkins. All are welcome. DREAM: Disabled adults living in north-west Leeds are invited
Police spent 30 minutes observing driving at a well-known roundabout after receiving reports of inconsiderate driving. Earlier this week, the T&A reported concerns had been raised about motorists performing dangerous manoeuvres to change lanes
Cricketers who formed a Bradford club 42 years ago, and whose members included one who went on to become a peer in the House of Lords, are meeting on Sunday to reminisce about old times as well as premiere a DVD about its history. The Lord Mayor
Companies using the latest technology to communicate with staff have boosted business at a West Yorkshire specialist agency, which has recruited three extra staff to its digital operation. The move comes as Otley -based communications specialists
CLEAN UP: Geoff and Mary Twentyman are arranging a clean-up day in the Holy Trinity Church Graveyard, Park House Road, on Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Any volunteers would be appreciated and you should take your own equipment. WESLEYAN REFORM CHURCH
The group behind plans for a multi-million pound transformation of a town’s swimming facilities have released stunning images of their vision. The Ilkley Pool Group is currently developing a fundraising plan and drawing up proposals for a Heritage
Primary aged pupils have been the first to move into the new Appleton Academy building in Wyke , Bradford, five weeks earlier than scheduled. The 320 children are the first to benefit from the purpose-built classrooms. A formal opening for
A leading Bradford-based steel group has added another string to its bow to enable it to cash in on potential growth in the offshore energy market. The Barrett Steel Group, based at Dudley Hill , has launched Barrett Offshore Tubes to provide a
WALK: A walk with the theme ‘Barracks, Asda and a Kitten’ led by David Nortcliffe will explore the area of Pellon including Mile Cross and Wellesley Park. Meet at 2.15pm on Sunday outside Pellon Baptist Church, Spring Hall Lane. VILLAGE HALL:
Village parents are each being asked to fork out £5 to help pay for new play areas in a park. The plea has been issued by a campaigning mother after efforts to obtain funding from Bradford Council failed. Donations from hundreds of families
A father-of-three living on benefits bought a £40,000 Range Rover from the proceeds of a mortgage fraud and cheated a garage when he spent £4,000 on new wheels for it, Bradford Crown Court heard. Kamran Ali, 35, of Farcliffe Terrace, Manningham
During the first fans forum since the Bulls’ change of ownership on Tuesday night, Gerry Sutcliffe paused for a moment of reflection at the top table. “You could write a book about what’s happened here,” mused the Bradford South MP about the goings
A Brighouse couple had to be rescued by firefighters after getting trapped in their bedroom at about 6.30am yesterday. The inside bedroom door handle broke off, leaving the couple, in their 30s, unable to get out and get to their two-year-old child
The firefighting stars of a red hot charity calendar brought some heat to a community day at Bradford Bulls' Odsal Stadium yesterday. Some of the crews, who were pictured 'at work' around West Yorkshire, posed for photographs as they sold
A father-of-three living on benefits bought a £40,000 Range Rover from the proceeds of a mortgage fraud and cheated a garage when he spent £4,000 on new wheels for it, Bradford Crown Court heard. Kamran Ali, 35, of Farcliffe Terrace, Manningham
Political leaders in Calderdale have condemned comments by one of the district’s councillors about the Hillsborough disaster and the Lawrence inquiry. Councillor Roger Taylor, who represents Northowram and Shelf for the Tories, was criticised by
Two drug dealers serving jail sentences totalling 12 years had nothing left to show for their crimes, Bradford Crown Court heard. Mohammed Kershid, doing a nine- year stretch, and his courier, Mohammed Ayaz, jailed for three years and four months
The countdown to quitting is on for Bradford and Airedale’s smokers. During October, smokers are being encouraged to take part in the first mass quit attempt held by the Department of Health – Stoptober. Research shows that if a smoker can
Bradford community campaigner Dr Abdul Bary Malik will receive an award for Asians who serve as role models in British society. Ministers, MPs, peers, faith leaders and businessmen will be at the British Community Honours Awards at a dinner in
The Bishop of Bradford, the Right Reverend Nick Baines, has been named as being among a list of possible candidates to succeed Dr Rowan Williams as Archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual leader of the 77 million-strong Anglican Communion. The Crown
Oh Nay, Oh Nay, Oh Nay! Town crier Kevin Griffiths is distraught after being stripped of his title by Skipton town council – but has vowed to beat its gagging order. Town bosses revoked the honorary position after a stream of complaints over
Bradford scooped three awards at the English Curry Awards as the district battles to retain its Curry Capital of Britain title. Bradford Council’s tourism team got a taste of success when they won the title Curry Lover of the Year at the national
People who took pictures of the Olympic torch as it passed through the Bradford district are being asked to keep the flame going for posterity. Anyone who took photos of the flame as it passed through their home streets on June 24 are being asked
SIR – I write in praise of the wonderful care my late husband received from the continuing health care carers (BNA) who were always so kind and thoughtful and never let us down. Also the care received from the doctors and district nurses of Shipley
SIR – I suppose what surprises me most about Morrisons relocating their payroll department to India, is that people are surprised. We are, I assume, talking about the same ‘good old local’ Morrisons that so strongly objected to Tesco redeveloping
SIR – According to the Retailers Association, city centres are becoming redundant for retailers due to the internet and out-of-town shopping malls. They recommend that city centres become entertainment areas and should accommodate cinemas, theatres
SIR – I am sure all readers share my sadness at the further losses incurred among our troops in Afghanistan. Our first thoughts must be for the families of these brave men. I recently listened to a debate in the House of Commons and again, find
SIR – I attended an event last week to listen to the concerns of Bradford district residents with sensory impairments (most of whom were totally deaf or blind) regarding their experiences of health and social care. They had some real horror stories
Saving for our retirement is something we should all be doing. Of course, money isn’t always available to put aside. Britain’s double-dip recession has impacted greatly, with many families scrimping simply to satisfy their daily needs. Without
The Liberal Democrat decision yesterday to vote to oppose Government reforms of the planning system designed to make it easier for developers are a welcome boost to the continued battle to protect our green spaces. The Government’s reform proposals
Police were last night continuing to question five men in connection with a violent disturbance on a Bradford street, during which a gun was fired. Up to 20 young men from two groups were involved in the violence at about midnight on Tuesday, in
Friday, September 28 Afghanistan – Why It All Went Wrong: Distinguished veteran TV journalist Sandy Gall opens the 2012 Festival. Few people have a more passionate interest in Afghanistan. Gall’s in-depth knowledge pre-dates the 1979 Soviet invasion
Residents of a Keighley street are causing a stink about a sewage leak outside their homes. Sewage has spurted into the air from a burst sewer in the middle of Wheathead Lane several times. Despite efforts by Yorkshire Water the problem, caused
New Bulls coach Francis Cummins has warned his players to stay in shape during their off-season break. Cummins delivered a speech to his squad earlier this week and spoke of the importance of being ready for the rigours of next season. He talked
Higher ticket prices failed to offset a cut in Government funding at Northern Rail,which operates train services across the district. The company, which is a joint venture between Serco Group, the international services company, and Abellio, a
Key roads and transport routes are returning to normal today after flooding caused major disruption throughout Wharfedale. Some drivers were even forced to abandon their cars between Pool -in-Wharfedale and Otley after the River Wharfe overflowed
Controversial government proposals to reform the planning system which critics fear would see Bradford’s green spaces under threat were dealt a blow after the Liberal Democrats called for them to be scrapped. A packed hall at the party’s conference
Phil Parkinson put a brave face on it after City once again missed out on a big-money Capital One Cup bonanza. His team will travel to Wigan in their first appearance in the competition’s last 16 since 1988. City have not faced a Premier League
Few people know better than Hassan Nazir what it is like to spend time in hospital as a child. The 19-year-old, who lives with his parents and brother in Wibsey was a patient with Bradford Teaching Hospitals children’s department for 18 years.
A group of Bradford Imams has expressed concern about tomorrow’s mass protest in the city, fearing it could do more harm than good. Thousands of Muslims are expected to meet in Centenary Square in the afternoon to rally against an American-made
Opposition political leaders in Bradford have condemned a restructure among top managers at Bradford Council 18 months after the last £1 million cost-cutting exercise. Union bosses have confirmed that a shake-up at strategic director and assistant
Hundreds of residents will take part in a dozen new dance workshops at the 37th Day of Dance at Victoria Hall, Saltaire , next month. The annual event on Saturday, October 6, which is usually attended by about 500 people taking part in 46 dance
Thackley spanked strugglers Lincoln Moorlands 6-0 in the Baris Northern Counties East Premier Division last night. Jordan Missin opened the scoring in the tenth minute, with James Firth and Nicky Matthews adding before the break. Josh Eastwood
A vulnerable 13-year-old girl, who went missing from a care home, has been found safe following a Telegraph & Argus report about her disappearance. Tamara Irving, known as Tammy, disappeared from the care home in the Barnsley area of South
