Bradford Park Avenue 0 Gainsborough Trinity 2 An injury to Bradford keeper Tim Deasy had a huge bearing on the game as Avenue lost last night’s clash with Blue Square North play-off rivals Gainsborough Trinity. Avenue had been the more positive
A Bradford dad has hit the switch again to deck his home in all its festive glory and raise more money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. The house, in All Alone Road, Idle, is home to Peter and Clare Downes, and their children Danny, 15, and nine-year-old
A carol service for the City of Bradford took place at Bradford Cathedral last night. It was a chance to celebrate Christmas and enjoy carols, readings and hymns in the historic cathedral setting. The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Dale
City are offering their fans an early Christmas present - a free ticket to watch Saturday's game at Wycombe. The club have snapped up 2,000 tickets for the Adams Park clash to allow away supporters to roar them on without paying. They are also
Two Yorkshire belts will be up for grabs at the Sedbergh ABC dinner show on Thursday night. Middleweight Liam Haigh and Danny Manley (67 kilos) are hoping to make it double joy for the Odsal-based club at the Cedar Court Hotel. Coach Peter
City are giving fans the chance to rename the former Carlsberg Stand at Valley Parade. Eight local firms have agreed a three-year sponsorship deal for the Kop, with supporters voting on what it should be called. There are five options which
Twenty-two cabs were stopped and checked by police as part of an operation in south Bradford, resulting in six drivers getting notices to bring their vehicles up to standard. The checks, held in conjunction with Bradford Council’s taxi licensing
The Bradford Sunday Alliance League’s interest in the national FA Sunday Cup competition ended for another year as Bolton Woods bowed out in remarkable fashion. Their clash with Stockton Sunday League team South Bank 2006 finally went ahead at
Oye Jemiyo has won his first international medal after competing at the US Open Disabled Table Tennis International Championships in San Diego. The 37-year-old Bradford athlete earned bronze in the class two wheelchair singles event, while also
Northern Rail is reminding passengers that services will start to wind down across the network from 7pm on Christmas Eve, with very few trains running after 9pm. The company, which runs services on the Airedale, Wharfedale and Caldervale lines,
Bradford Dragons could not finish the year on a high as they lost 80-69 at home to unbeaten league leaders Reading Rockets. The Rockets had the better of the early exchanges, with England under-18 international Luke Nelson scoring seven of his
Mark Price scored twice as West Bowling powered to a 4-1 victory over fellow Premier Division high-fliers Mill Lane in the Bradford Sunday Alliance League. Price struck in each half, with Paul Hellewell and Danny Lawlor also on the mark, while
Calverley United remain top of the Senior B section after a comfortable 4-0 Yorkshire Amateur League win at Sandal Athletic. United encountered few problems from their second-bottom opponents as goals came from Phil Gathercole, Brad White, Matt
Frost followed by heavy rain left many West Riding County Amateur League pitches unplayable for the third successive Saturday. But two of the three scheduled Bradford & District FA Saturday Senior Cup ties were completed, with Old Headingley
BRADFORD & DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL BILLIARDS LEAGUE – Knock-out Competition, Group A: Bradford Deaf Centre 1045, Eastbrook 1218; Group B: Great Horton 1070, Princeville B 1110. Semi-finals (week commencing March 25): Princeville A v Pudsey,
Bradford Council plans to turn a former cemetery building in Utley, Keighley, into two houses. The Utley Cemetery Lodge in Skipton Road was built in the mid 19th century and used by the authority as the office for the neighbouring cemetery and
Plans to re-open a riding school have been delayed until more road safety work is done. Members of Leeds City Council’s Plans Panel South and West had been advised to approve a scheme that would create a new outdoor riding area and add an office
Vehicular access to Keighley New Church in Braithwaite Village has been improved. The Braithwaite Road entrance to the site has been doubled in width. New Church council member Philip Brooks said the old access had become risky to negotiate
An accident involving a BMW brought Main Street, Bingley, to a halt while police closed the road near the old magistrates’ courts at lunchtime today. A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said one person had received minor injuries and was treated
An accident involving a BMW brought Main Street in Bingley to a halt after police closed the road near the old magistrates’ courts at lunchtime today. A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said one person had received minor injuries and was treated
Bradford Council has made 720 people redundant since April 2011, and nine have then gone on to be re-employed by the authority – all within schools. The figures released also show that a further two people were made redundant and are currently
Motorists are in for more roadworks misery on the M62. The Highways Agency said a variety of work will be carried out between junction 25 (Brighouse) and junction 30 (Rothwell) until the New Year. Delays are expected between 25 and 30 due to
Ambulances are for genuine emergencies only and misuse of the service can cost lives. This is the message to Bradford residents from Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Paul Mudd, of the service, said: “We will always respond to medical
Two would-be robbers left empty handed after a failed attempt to steal from a man and his daughter. Police are appealing for witnesses to the attempted robbery, which happened at 1.30pm on Whitehead Place, Fagley, on Wednesday. The victims
Performances of the classic fairy tale Cinderella start at Holme Church Community Centre in Madison Avenue, Bradford, tomorrow following a busy schedule of rehearsals by the cast comprising staff at Holme Christian Community and some members of the
A scooter rider is in hospital with serious injuries after a collision with a car in Cullingworth. The 22-year-old Bradford man is now in a stable condition at Bradford Royal Infirmary after the incident, which happened at about 8.10am yesterday
A social club for people with disabilities has dedicated its Christmas fun night to a former member who was always the life and soul of any party. Elaine Wardle, 54, died in October from a respiratory illness just two weeks after dressing up as
A Bradford-based singing group including people with dementia performed Christmas carols at the University of Bradford. Members of Happy Memories, which meets every Thursday at St Andrew’s Church Hall in Undercliffe, sang festive songs in the atrium
SIR – I am writing in response to the letter from D Rhodes (T&A, December 13). I do not and have never driven, and I find his comments ludicrous. The bus lanes are there for a very good reason. It is quite obvious. To me, Mr Rhodes is yet
SIR – The gigantic American economy is six times bigger than ours. Their firms have just over £1,000 billion in the bank. Ours have, to my astonishment, £750 billion! What lack of imagination and long-term thinking! Big business is focused on the
SIR – Mr Cameron’s policy of ‘we are all in it together’ makes me wonder exactly what he means by this. I wonder if Mr Cameron and his cronies will be visiting a food bank this Christmas. Maybe they are hoping if the Secret Santa visits their
SIR –In this season of good will, Allerton Cat Rescue requests that those able to, please extend their good will to us. With the Christmas period upon us, we are steadily receiving an influx of new residents – unwanted for various reasons, spanning
SIR – Paul and Lynda Cromie pledged to spend a proportion of their allowance as councillors to give something back to the community (T&A, December 7). True to their word, they purchased 20 bins, located them around the Queensbury ward and had
"Eat, eat, drink, drink shop and be merry” would be the perfect motto for a quick trip to Munich’s marvellous Christmas markets. Most of us have visited the export versions of these annual festivals of German jollity, be that in Bradford or other
SIR – An online blog I read today asked “What is Labour for?” They were commenting on David Miliband's weak-kneed response to the latest Tory attacks upon the poor, the unemployed, and the disabled. The same question might well be asked of Bradford
SIR – Regarding the fire service cuts, which should not go ahead. If just one life is lost as a result of the bad management and forward planning of the people making the decisions on the cutbacks, then they are to blame and no-one else. Remember
SIR – I am writing to you to lend my support to the campaign to stop the gradual privatisation of the National Health Service as a physiotherapist for the NHS for 11 years. The CCGs and the Government support the idea of using any qualified provider
When teenage boys began wearing those trousers with the crotch around the knees, I thought I’d seen it all. I found it fascinating that something so unflattering, not to mention uncomfortable, could persuade people to part with their hard-earned
Schools across Bradford are building on the passion for sport, inspired by the 2012 Olympics. Many are signing up for specialised tuition in physical activities, an area which continues to see increased enthusiasm from children of all ages since
SIR – The speed limit in this country is 70mph, so why are cars designed to go faster? Why can’t I design a device that could be fixed to signs, be it 30, 40, 50, 60 or 70mph, a device which automatically switches off the engine if the vehicle
SIR – Well what a surprise, Councillors Green and Hinchcliffe jumping on the proverbial bandwagon! Talk about political opportunism – have they no shame? Bradford City did more for our once-great city in two and a half hours of football than the
At at time of the year when excessive spending on food hits its peak, the fact that people in the district will be going hungry this festive season is perhaps something that we don’t want to think about too closely. However, ignoring a problem
SIR – I’m so proud of the Bradford City team. Last week’s win was up there with Wembley Wolves, and David Wetherall's winner to stay in the Premiership. Lots of credit must go to Phil Parkinson (pictured), who has instilled the ‘never say die'
From the T&A... 25 years ago: Two prisoners escaped from cells at Bradford police station after an officer accidentally dropped the keys on the floor while pushing a lunch trolley. As one of the prisoners strolled to freedom he came face-to-face
SIR – It makes interesting reading to know that George Galloway is against animal cruelty and against the sale of Foie Gras like myself but I would like to read about what he is doing for Bradford West. There are probably not many shops selling
It is perhaps fitting that the opening of Leeds-Bradford Airport’s new £11 million passenger terminal was on a day experiencing some of the worst weather conditions we have suffered so far this winter. Fitting because even though the main runway
A charity that helps children with Down’s Syndrome and their families is preparing for a New Year’s move to Bingley that will allow it to offer a much-improved service. And the community is already rallying behind it with one prominent local organisation
The mother of a teenager who lost his battle against a medical condition so rare it baffled doctors worldwide is supporting the Telegraph & Argus Children’s Secret Santa Appeal by handing over gifts donated to her in memory of her son. Simone
SIR – Surely Sandy Lane residents, parents of Sandy Lane schoolchildren, etc, should have a say about the electrical shop’s shutters security shutters, which were denied planning permission by Bradford Council (T&A, December 14). The only people
A 13-year-old boy was one of six people arrested in Bradford and Keighley on suspicion of firearms offences on Friday. The arrests stemmed from a vehicle stopped by police in Keighley on Friday, recovering two firearms and ammunition. They
Southend 2 Bradford City 2 Commonsense and realism have been in short supply at the end of a week that could have been written by Hans Christian Andersen. Cloud nine does not have room for pragmatists. But in the cold light of Monday morning
Bulls coach Francis Cummins reckons Adam Sidlow’s best days are ahead of him following his arrival from Salford City Reds. The imposing prop last week became a Bradford player after signing a two-year deal, much to the delight of Cummins. The
Phil Parkinson may dip into City’s youth ranks to face Brentford tomorrow after calling the FA Cup replay “a game we don’t need”. The Bantams chief intends to rest as many of his regulars as possible ahead of the demanding League Two schedule over
Five Bradford businesses owing £28,750 in fines have been named and shamed by the UK Border Agency which has revealed that 70 raids have taken place across the district resulting in 69 arrests within 12 months. The businesses have 28 days to pay
Wibsey Primary School has been praised by Ofsted for its inspirational leadership. Inspectors have judged the school, in North Road, Wibsey, Bradford, to be good for the first time since 2000. In their report, the inspectors said: “Pupils make
Bradford Council will spend £12.4m building affordable houses in the district in an effort to “put its money where its mouth is”. Rather than inner city sites, the projects will take place in Ilkley, Gilstead and the “New Bolton Woods” development
A kind-hearted teenager enlisted Bradford Council in helping poorer families this Christmas. Councillors and staff donated food to Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank at the latest full Council meeting. The haul is now being distributed to needy
Detectives were today hunting an attacker after a 53-year-old man was stabbed in the throat on his doorstep. Police and forensic teams were carrying out searches and door to door inquires in Wagon Lane after the incident, just yards away from the
Arson has not been ruled out after Cottingley Working Men’s Club was set alight for the second time in a week. Fire investigators are currently looking into the exact cause of the blaze which happened at about 6.30am on Sunday, exactly a week after
Christmas shoppers flocked to Bradford at the weekend, but some say poor choice means they have to go outside the city for presents. Shoppers who spoke to the Telegraph & Argus on Saturday said they were trying to budget more this year, and
A life-long Bantams’ fan claims a bookmaker is refusing to pay out after he correctly predicted Bradford’s City’s historic victory against Arsenal in the Capital One Cup quarter finals. Martin Bennett, 28, says he is still waiting for Coral on Harrogate
Part of Bradford city centre became an icy art installation over the weekend, thrilling thousands of visitors. City Park was home to a spectacular free display of ice sculptures around the Mirror Pool, depicting the festive story of “Have You Seen
