Monty Python stalwart turned travel writer Michael Palin gave a preview of his new book and four-part television series when he visited Ilkley Literature Festival tonight. Yorkshire-born Michael, 69, gave an illustrated talk in a sell-out event
Bolton Wanderers 2 Leeds United 2 Kevin Davies showcased his enduring class as his two set-piece goals helped Bolton secure a draw at home to Leeds. The hard-working former England striker was a thorn in the side of countless defences during
Frustrated City had to settle for a goalless draw against a Rochdale side who spent over an hour with ten men. Striker Bobby Grant was sent off after 35 minutes as the visitors proceeded to camp in home territory for the rest of the game. But there
Gary Jones missed out on an emotional return to Rochdale tonight with a back injury. Jones suffered it during a challenge in the Burton game but was able to play on Saturday. City had kept his situation under wraps but the skipper had been unable
Bradford supporters of a gay Nigerian asylum seeker about to be deported are desperately hoping for a last minute reprieve tonight. Ola Ayelokun was supposed to be flown back to Africa this Saturday on a judge’s orders, but friends got news the
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Oxenhope: construction of agricultural building, Old Moorside Farm, Moorside Lane. Oxenhope: construction of sectional timber stables for private use, Sawood End Farm, Sawood
Drivers are being encouraged to save money by sharing their journeys rather than driving alone. To mark Liftshare Week, Kirklees Council wants to make residents aware of a free lift-share scheme, which can save commuters about £1,000 a year.
Burning toast sparked a fire at a flat today. Firefighters from Bingley, Idle and Shipley fire stations were called to reports of a blaze at the home in Rydal Avenue, Baildon, at 7.12am. A West Yorkshire Fire Service spokesman said when crews
Internet users in Bradford have been warned to be vigilant as investigations continue into an online scam. West Yorkshire Police have advised residents to be wary of the scam in which conmen are using the force logo to try to solicit cash from
Liam Plunkett believes Yorkshire have the best bowling attack in county cricket after joining Jack Brooks in signing a three-year contract at Headingley. The former Durham bowler is also aiming to add to his 31 England appearances, nine of which
West Bowling hooker Jack Taylor and centre Daniel Connell have been named in the BARLA Yorkshire Under-17 side to face tourists Central Coast Centurions tomorrow night at Dewsbury Rams (7.30). Clubmate Luke Robinson is among the substitutes.
Running log Shaun Dimelow knocked 29 seconds off the 2011 winning time of Quentin Lewis (Baildon Runners) as he took the 28th Horsforth 10K title convincingly in 33min 59sec. The race, organised by Horsforth Harriers, started, as usual, from
City of Bradford Swimming Club's Chris Brown travelled north to The Neptune Centre, Middlesbrough to compete in the ASA North East Region Masters Championships. He came home with no less than four regional titles. His success came
Wibsey Warriors gave Leeds outfit Queens a real scare in the Pennine League Premier Division before eventually going down 30-12. Wibsey got off to a great start with first-half tries from winger Jimmy Rodgers and second-row Michael Kite. Wibsey
Bradford Dudley Hill have notched a thrilling 18-12 victory over promotion rivals Hunslet Warriors at Parry Lane in National Conference League Division One. Hill were without the influential Nathan Kitson but it didn’t matter
A father and his son managed to escape a fire in their house which was started by an electrical fault in the washing machine. Keighley firefighters were called to Fell Lane, Keighley, at about midnight after the boy had alerted his father to smoke
Keighley’s public swimming pool is to close for two months while maintenance work is carried out in the plant room. The swimming pool will be closed from Monday, November 5, until Wednesday, January 2. Other sports facilities at Keighley Leisure
Singing in the Rain came to City Park today as both older and young people took part in a special outdoor performance as part of Older People’s Week celebrations in Bradford. Fun in the Fountain saw the group grabbing their wellies and umbrellas
A Bradford police officer will face criminal charges after he allegedly used a patrol car to stop a man - causing him injuries - and then tried to hide evidence about the incident. PC Steven Mullaney, 40, who is based at Lawcroft House Police Station
South Craven charities and community groups could get cash aid for recycling projects. Grants of up to £5,000 are being offered for schemes that help prevent reusable goods ending up in landfill. Initiatives supported so far have included collecting
Children at the country’s first specialist music primary school are enjoying the first term at their Bradford free school. Youngsters at Dixons Music Primary, which opened its doors in September, have been taking part in lessons with keyboards,
A Bradford business leader has called for fewer initiatives and more delivery of existing Government pledges to boost economic activity and help companies go for growth. Stephen Wright, president of Bradford Chamber of Commerce, has accused politicians
The first state-of-the-art Streetcar buses running between Bradford and Leeds will be deployed later this month in a £74,000 scheme. The rapid-transit style service, which will include on-board free wifi internet, leather seats and new ticketing
Two Bradford midwives are in the running for a national nursing award after developing an out-of-hospital childbirth emergency training course. Professional development midwife Caroline Booth and specialist midwife, Tina Mori, have been shortlisted
Research has found that 70 per cent of motorists would make cutbacks of some kind to keep their car on the road. According to research by MoneySupermarket.com, the increasing costs of running a car are forcing nearly three-quarters of drivers to
Brandishing his commemorative baton, Max Schreck is looking forward to telling his baby grandson how he helped to inspire a generation. Taking pride of place in the wardrobe of his Wilsden home is the uniform Max wore as one of the voluntary Games
The Box Tree Restaurant has announced its ninth year of Michelin-starred dining. The Ilkley restaurant, owned by husband-and-wife team Simon and Rena Gueller, is now one of the most consistent holders of Michelin Star status in Yorkshire. Mr
Pakistan education minister Mian Abdul Waheed visited staff from three Bradford schools to learn lessons about classroom life in the UK. The politician was joined by Madiga Javid Noori from the British Council in Islamabad for a meeting with teachers
SIR – I agree with Keith Thomson in his Enviro Watch column (T&A, September 26) brings home what we have to endure for the sake of alleged music-lovers. When I voiced my opinion in your paper about the annual Myrtle Park extravaganza, I was
SIR – Bradford has theatres, gyms, cinemas, bingo halls, saunas, ice skating, museums, pubs, casinos, snooker clubs, gay bars, restaurants, takeaways, art galleries, pole dancing, coffee houses, night clubs and much more, yet incredibly there are those
SIR – I was very surprised and disappointed to learn that Morrisons intends to out-source some of its clerical work to India. Morrisons has always had its roots in Bradford and Bradford people have always supported the company, so this seems like
SIR – We are missing the point on the Morrisons redundancies. The posts have not been made redundant – they have been relocated. Furthermore, they have been relocated to a country that does not have the social protections provided by our expensive
SIR – Letters regularly appear from socialists trying to belittle Lib-Dem achievements in Government, including one from Brian Holmans (T&A, September 26). Increases in tax allowances are being implemented, taking lowest earners out of income
Little Lord Mayor ten-year-old Ruqayyah Rauf joined Bradford’s Lord Mayor Dale Smith complete with robes and chains of office at an event yesterday to mark Older People’s Week. The event saw the Girlington Primary School pupil attend Generation
Kind-hearted parents and grandparents of children who attend a nursery have rallied to help after it was repeatedly targeted in a campaign of vandalism. Relatives of youngsters attending Keighley Community Nursery joined community leaders and residents
A new guide has been published for walkers and archaeology enthusiasts visiting Ilkley Moor. Landmarks on the moor are among those in the 30-page guide published as part of the Watershed Landscape project. In the book, community archaeologist
SIR – The Telegraph & Argus was wise to make it clear the newspaper is still good value for money despite the increase in price to 50p. There was a time when the price was half the cost of riding on a bus from Five Lane Ends to the city centre
Teenage sailors from across the region took to the water for the Yorkshire and Humberside Youth Sailing Association competition at Doe Park reservoir. The event, held at Doe Park, Denholme, for the first time in five years, was hosted by Bradford
Thornton Primary School has been awarded the British Council’s International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom. The award is a badge of honour for schools that do outstanding work in international education
A teenage rider who was flung from his horse when it was hit by a van, has pleaded with drivers to show some consideration. Simon Barber, 17, suffered whiplash injuries and his horse, Blaze, was left lame following the incident. Mr Barber,
SIR – As project director of the Multi-Story Water performance events that took place in the Shipley and Saltaire area recently, I would like to thank Rob Martin for his recent letter, “Putting the record straight” (T&A, September 25), which praised
SIR – The issue regarding the anti-Islam film is one which saddens me deeply. As a young Muslim I am shocked and hurt a group of people in the US have produced a film where our beloved Prophet of Islam is portrayed in the most undignified and disgraceful
What exactly is a supper party? If anyone came round to my house for supper, they’d be served a bowl of cereal or a couple of Rich Tea biscuits. I haven’t had supper since I was about 12, but from what I recall, it was just something to graze
Life isn't easy, and for some, it can become too much. Events such as family breakdown, redundancy, or simply the pressure of day-to-day living can tip people over the edge, leading them to suffer mental health problems such as depression, psychosis
There is no doubt that the number of deaths shown to have been caused by asbestos is likely to increase at a considerable rate over the next few years. It is a ticking health time bomb that is likely to have affected far too many people during
Older residents from across Bradford came together yesterday for a Tea Dance With a Twist as part of the week’s celebrations. Tenants from Anchor’s residential homes across the district enjoyed the plush event at the Midland Hotel’s Princes Ballroom
Will Atkinson reckons City’s Rochdale mafia can treat their return to Spotland as a home from home tonight. It will be quite a reunion, with Atkinson one of FOUR Bantams players with Dale connections, including their record appearance-holder Gary
Bosses of an international knitting yarn company based in Silsden have paid tribute to the hard work of their dedicated staff after collecting a royal award. The Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire – the Queen’s representative in the county – presented
Austerity measures are not working and Labour must campaign for a change of direction to create much needed jobs, Bradford representatives have told the annual party conference. Bradford South Constituency Labour Party, along with five other CLPs
A Bradford curry boss who pledged to give up to £150,000 to help return Bradford Bulls to financial stability has yet to make any arrangements with its new owners, it has been confirmed. The Telegraph & Argus reported in July how a representative
A Bradford man branded a serious risk to women has been freed from custody with a two-year conditional discharge after failing to comply with a Violent Offender Order. Andrew Delsol, 48, pleaded guilty to the offence at Bradford Crown Court yesterday
Phil Parkinson cheered Rochdale’s win on Saturday but hopes City can bring them crashing back to earth tonight. Dale became the first side to beat Gillingham this season with a 2-1 triumph at the Priestfield Stadium – a result welcomed by the chasing
Two Bradford engineering companies are investing in expanding their operations to cope with rising demand. This week seals manufacturer Klinger UK will officially open its latest £3 million investment in automated ring production technology at
A grieving family, who were left heartbroken after grave diggers dumped soil on their relative’s grave, have demanded an apology. Susan Cogan said she was disgusted when a family friend warned her what to expect when she next visited her sister
The grieving family of murdered kidnap hero Malik Iqbal hope his body may be flown back for a Bradford funeral before the weekend, it emerged last night. Mr Iqbal, 55, was shot by masked gunmen in Pakistan as he bravely waited to give evidence
A dozen Keighley retail jobs have been lost through the closure of a well-known sports store. The store at the Keighley Retail Park is one of 133 JJB Sports outlets to be shut after the company was put into administration. Another 20 stores were
A woman who has won a six-year compensation battle over her husband’s asbestos death says no amount of money will ever repay her for the toll it has taken on her own health. Margaret Cooper will find out in November from the High Court exactly
Bradford Council’s Labour leader has hit back at city centre MP George Galloway after he called for the authority to dip into its “massive financial reserves”, by saying the Respect politician has got his figures wrong. Mr Galloway, the Bradford
Bulls fanatic Tom Clough has hailed his appointment as the club’s head of strength and conditioning as “a dream come true”. The 29-year-old from Birken-shaw, who played in the youth ranks at Huddersfield Giants, has landed the post on a three-year
Kyel Reid hopes to show Jamie Lawrence he is fit to wear the shirt. Bantams icon Lawrence has always joked that nobody has ever replaced him as the club’s number seven. Reid has the jersey for this season – and the banter has already been flying
Andrew Gale is confident Yorkshire can get the best out of imminent signing Liam Plunkett. Plunkett’s capture on a long-term deal from Durham will soon be rubber-stamped after a frustrating two seasons for the former England fast bowler, with him
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Fairweather Green: construction of two-storey side and rear extension detached garage and new boundary fencing, 3 Sandhill Close. Fairweather Green: non-material amendment
A win for Guiseley at home to Stalybridge Celtic tonight would take them back to the Blue Square Bet North summit if leaders Brackley slip up. The second-placed Lions are just a point behind the table-toppers, who host lowly Histon after losing
