A dinner has dished up £59,000 for Manorlands. More than 260 guests attended the beef and beer dinner, by the Manorlands Challenge Committee. Cask ales were donated by Keighley brewery Timothy Taylor, and beef by Dovecote Park, near Pontefract
THE PRODUCERS at The Alhambra What do you get when you pair a down-on-his-luck producer, a naive accountant and an eye-wateringly tasteless show that’s bound to have ’em leaving the theatre in droves. You get a roaring success, much to
Photographs of creatures in Bradford Council’s Natural Sciences Collection will go on display at Manor House Museum in Ilkley. Bradford Museums and Galleries’ artist-in-residence, Liza Dracup, was given access to the collections, under the supervision
A halogen heater was left too close to a settee, sparking a fire at a house in Bradford tonight. Firefighters from Odsal were called to a semi-detached property on Frimley Drive, Little Horton, at 5.45pm. Crews forced their way into the house through
The Dales Council League have decided against introducing a photo registration system for players. The league’s results and fixtures secretary Ken Firth explained: “It is not over-expensive to run but there is a lot of work in setting it up.
Roger Eli will not be short of sibling company when Bradford Boys celebrate 50 years of under-15s success at a celebratory dinner next week. The former Burnley and Leeds United striker will be joined by brothers Rohan and Rupert at Oakwood Hall
A rash of arson attacks in the same Bingley street have left residents worried for their safety after flames from a burning wheelie bin reached roof height. And they fear those involved are addicted to causing trouble after three blazes in one
Former City youngster Indy Aujla has not given up his dream of playing professional football as he returns to Bradford this weekend. The 26-year-old, who can play central midfield and full back, is expected to line up for Boston United at Park
Running log Racheal Bamford finished an excellent eighth in the Abbey Dash 10K. The Otley AC athlete’s performance (34min 49sec gun-time) was impressive amid strong Scottish, Welsh and English inter-regional teams. The fastest lady in Sunday
Former Halifax, Lancashire, Great Britain and Commonwealth XIII star Terry Fogerty has died aged 69. A Hall of Famer for his club, the prop forward made 298 appearances between 1961 and 1973, scoring 65 tries and kicking one goal. Fogerty,
Six clubs – Apperley Bridge, Azad, Bolton Villas, Windhill, Allerton and Haworth Road – have resigned from the Bradford & District Evening League. The league’s annual meeting is at East Bierley Cricket Club next Wednesday (7.30pm). Clubs
Birkenshaw sailed into the second round of the Pennine President’s Cup with a hefty 42-12 success against St Josephs at East Bierley. The Huddersfield side, who had posted a half-century of points over Birky in the league encounter, were run ragged
A moped rider was injured after a collision between the bike and a car in Bradford today. The crash happened at about 4pm at the junction of Tong Lane and New Lane, close to Tong Garden Centre, said police. The Highways Agency said New Lane
Police are appealing for information after four teenage girls were robbed in Bradford. The teenagers were walking in Southfield Road, Little Horton, at 6pm on Monday when they were approached by two men. One of the men snatched a mobile phone
Firefighters warned of the dangers of leaving pans unattended after being called out to a house fire. Two crews from Bradford fire station and one from Odsal were called to the blaze in Ascot Drive, Horton Bank Top, Bradford, at 10.45pm on Monday
The Bradford Coroner is asking relatives of Bryan Hicks to come forward. Mr Hicks, 66, was found dead at his home in Market Street, Thornton, on Sunday, from natural causes. He is believed to have moved to Yorkshire from the Watford area.
Addingham Civic Society has new officers after its annual meeting. Long-standing treasurer Peter Mirfin has stood down, as has secretary Peter Wilkinson. Chairman Jim Robinson said: “A big thank you to both of them for their hard work. They
Wibsey Warriors 14, West Bowling 10 Two lightning strikes out wide proved crucial as Wibsey outflanked arch-rivals West Bowling at Northfield Road to claim a berth in the semi-finals of the Hamuel Reichenbacher Yorkshire Cup. Bowling made all
A judge has hit out at an interpreting service for twice failing to provide a Polish speaker to help two women being sentenced at Bradford Crown Court for keeping a brothel in the city. Judge John Potter said he would speak to service provider
St Paul’s Church in Wibsey holds its Christmas fair on Saturday, November 30, with Santa making an appearance. Held at St Winefreds Church Hall, St Paul’s Avenue, the fair runs from 10am until 2pm and will have a cafe, tombolas, children’s games
A man who suffered serious head injuries when he was in collision with a car in Bradford has died. The incident happened on November 5 at 5.30pm at the junction of Manningham Lane and Oak Lane. It involved a silver Volkswagen Polo and a 56-
Scandal-hit Methodist minister and former Co-operative Bank chairman Paul Flowers was forced to resign from Bradford Council when pornographic material was found on his work laptop, it has been revealed. Bradford Council stated today that the Rev
Classic rock cover band Blue Star Tattoo are performing at Shelf Cricket Club’s annual presentation evening at Headley Golf Club on Friday (7pm). Further information is available from Jack Wilson on 01274-812047 or 07818-233095.
Nearly 80 staff at the city centre head office of Provident Financial Group are facing possible redundancy as the firm plans to axe a total of 340 jobs. Staff at Provident’s consumer credit division, both at the Thornton Road head office and around
Shelf A under-11s showed why they are top of Huddersfield RCD Junior League Division 5A with an 11-1 demolition of visitors Netherton B. Goals came from Josef Storer (3), Alex Swinbank (2), Lewis Fitzpatrick (2), Kieran Townsend (2), Jordan Harrison
A benefit concert to help the relief effort in the typhoon-devastated Philippines will be held in Otley next month. Otley Courthouse will host the show, featuring singer-songwriters Patsy Matheson and C J Smith, at 7.30pm on Friday, December 20
A campaign aimed at stopping the closure of the public toilets in Haworth Park has received support from Keighley’s MP. Bradford Council has revealed proposals to shut the facilities to try and save money, arguing that it needs to make difficult
Otley Courthouse plays host to American violinist Dan Cassidy with his Swing Quartet from 8pm on Friday, November 29. Tickets for the show cost £11 or £9 in advance, or £12 or £10 on the door. The Courthouse is also preparing to hold a series
More than 6,000 drivers who live in the Bradford postcode areas have points on their licence for using their mobile phone at the wheel or being otherwise distracted, road safety charity Brake revealed today. It is almost ten years since drivers
A new non-for-profit organisation called There For You Advisory Service is covering Bradford from its office in Shelf offering support and guidance to those going through child protection issues, or who need advice and support regarding family issues
Ten jobs have been created at a new Greggs bakery store which has opened on Sticker Lane, Bradford. Raymond Reynolds, Greggs retail director, said: “We are really pleased to invest in Bradford with a new shop on Sticker Lane, creating new jobs and
Former Apprentice contestant Azhar Siddique has helped launch a new project to help young entrepreneurs move into the mainstream business sector. The Step Up to Business programme is being run by Bradford-based training social enterprise Aspire-i
Detectives are urging criminals with a conscience to turn in fellow villains who left a frail grandmother in hospital. The 77-year-old victim, who has a lung condition, had to be rushed to Bradford Royal Infirmary with breathing difficulties after
Christmas comes to Silsden this weekend. A festive extravaganza is being staged in the town on Sunday, culminating with the switching-on of the Christmas lights. And flicking the switch will be popular resident Mary Fryers. “Mary is a lovely
Schoolchildren will get to take over an art gallery for the day later this week. Pupils at Whetley Academy in Girlington, Bradford, will be helping to run Cartwright Hall Art Gallery on Friday as part of a national initiative called Takeover Day
A young call centre manager from Bradford has scooped a top industry award. Sidra Ayaz, 26, from Thornbury, was named young professional of the year at the European Call Centre and Customer Service Awards. Sidra works for Loop Customer Management
Four West Yorkshire mosques, including two in the Bradford district, joined forces earlier this month to raise much-needed funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Members of the Islam Bradford Centre and the Muhammadi Mosque in Keighley took part
Bradford professionals will learn more about working with the media at a city centre event tonight. Chris Holland, T&A business reporter, and Suzanne Johns, managing director of Ilkley-based Approach PR, are the speakers at the Bradford Professionals
A young call centre manager from Bradford has scooped a top industry award. Sidra Ayaz, 26, from Thornbury, was named young professional of the year at the European Call Centre and Customer Service Awards. Sidra works for Loop Customer Management
Chancellor George Osborne has been urged by manufacturing leaders to act on rising energy costs or risk future investment as the economy starts to pick up. EEF, the manufacturing trade body, wants the Chancellor to use his Autumn Statement next
Bradford business school student Heather McGregor, now a head hunter, columnist and TV presenter, passed on tips from her latest book to West Yorkshire businesswomen. Heather, an agricultural marketing graduate who carried out her research at the
The former Paradise Farm public house in Clayton, Bradford, will go under the hammer next month. The vacant grade II-listed building in Paradise Green is being offered with a pre-planning application for conversion into four houses, along with
Nationwide Building Society posted a surge in profits after Britain’s booming housing market saw it notch up its highest half-year mortgage lending for five years. The mutual said new mortgage lending leapt 37 per cent to £14 billion in the six
WH Smith has reported a sales fall of four per cent for the first ten weeks of the financial year on a like-for-like basis. Travel store sales fell by two per cent, while the figure on the high street was six per cent lower. The retailer said it
Former Apprentice contestant Azhar Siddique has helped launch a new project to help young entrepreneurs move into the mainstream business sector. The Step Up to Business programme is being run by Bradford-based training social enterprise Aspire-i
The ethnic diversity of fans who cheered Bradford City on during last season’s Capital One cup run - which saw the Bantams reach the Wembley final - and its promotion-winning league performance helped the club win recognition at the English Asian Business
Thousands of literary pilgrims who make the trek to Top Withens above Haworth every year can now learn more about the site. The derelict moorland farmhouse attracts Bronte buffs from across the world due to its alleged inspiration for the location
Bradford social housing provider Incommunities has won a diverity award. The Incommunities Group was presented with the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) diversity award for encouraging women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds to
Outdoor fitness equipment is to be set up in Baildon after a grant of more than £11,000. Bradford Council’s health and youth committee has recommended £11,836 be allocated for a ‘trim trail’ to provide a free exercise circuit at Ferniehurst Dell
The former Paradise Farm public house in Clayton, Bradford, will go under the hammer next month. The vacant Grade II-listed building in Paradise Green is being offered with a pre-planning application for conversion into four houses, along with
A scheme that has helped 600 Bradford children experience a life on the high seas – despite living 70 miles from the coast – was celebrated at a reception in Bradford City Hall. And the programme has so much impressed the Lord Mayor of Bradford
Students at Bradford University served up a treat in a cook-off challege. They were invited to bake or cook bite-sized portions of their favourite national dish for the chance to become the Team Bradford International Cook Off champion. More
About 40 learners celebrated the completion of a learning and employability programme run by Bradford social housing group Incommunities. They have completed nationally-accredited courses in horticulture, basic English and English for speakers
Len Wardle, the long-standing chairman of the Cooperative Group, has resigned with immediate effect after he admitted "serious questions" were raised by the drugs scandal over former banking chairman Paul Flowers. Mr Wardle, who has held the position
SIR – Having enjoyed reading Brian Holmans’s letter (T&A, November 14) about it being less hard work rowing from Scotland since the rower would be going downhill to Lands End, I must, before ever adversely criticising him again, make sure what
SIR – I am surprised at the apparent level of apathy in Bradford towards the latest plans for HS2. These will be a disaster for the city. The line to Leeds will terminate at a dead end station on New Lane, south of the River Aire. There will be
SIR – Michael Gove and Lord Nash, who join in vilifying Bradford schools, seem to have forgotten that their ministerial colleagues – Tories Eric Pickles and Kris Hopkins – have both been recent leaders of Bradford Council. So what were they doing about
SIR – I rarely comment on matters educational, but as an ex-headteacher of a Bradford secondary school, I am prompted to respond to the unhelpful comments made by Lord Nash. We don’t need the uninformed opinions of a non-elected recent member of
SIR – Your readers may have seen the news that efforts are being made to bring to justice 13 of the UK’s most wanted criminals thought to be hiding in Spain. This is to be welcomed, not just because it shows the value of working with our European
SIR – In his letter (T&A, November 14) re the Grangemouth refinery dispute, Mike Pollard concludes that the union leader picked ‘the wrong fight at the wrong time’. Yet what was the Unite union supposed to do with the billionaire owner of the
SIR – Re the T&A story ‘Green Fields Saved’ (November 11). Not in Bingley! The Labour-run Council wants to concrete over at least 115 acres of Bingley countryside in its assault on the green belt to provide an additional 1,400 houses, while
It doesn’t take a genius to work out that sub-zero temperatures require serious layers. But there’s a cosy shortcut that’s a marvel at keeping out the cold single-handedly – faux fur. Just one plush garment can shield you from the elements and
When Alison Dinsdale embarked on a slimming programme she never thought it would save her life. Alison’s weight had fluctuated from being young, but pregnancy and the loss of her mother 12 years ago to breast cancer contributed to her weight gain
There’s nothing like a sudden power cut to remind us of how much we take for granted. After tea at my parents’ home on Sunday evening, my dad and I were browsing through the newspapers with half an eye on the telly when suddenly everything went
Dinner with a bottle of wine is one of life’s pleasures. And for most people it will continue to be that. But for some, regular drinking could become harmful, paving the way for future health problems. There is increasing concern that people
The problem of parents and carers parking around schools to drop off and pick up their children has long been an issue for motorists and pedestrians in the Bradford district. And anything that might encourage more considerate parking and even lead
Firefighters warned of the dangers of leaving pans unattended after being called out to a house fire. Two crews from Bradford fire station and one from Odsal were called to the blaze in Ascot Drive, Horton Bank Top, Bradford, at 10.45pm last night
A former pub landlord has won through to the British bodybuilding championships a year after taking up the sport. Nick Hindle secured his place in the prestigious finals after clinching a runner-up spot in his first contest. He was up against eight
A new cricket club for people with a visual impairment is proving a big hit in Bradford. Led by Yorkshire Cricket Board coaches and also including two assistant coaches who have a visual impairment, the club has started thanks to West Yorkshire
The ethnic diversity of fans who cheered Bradford City on during last season’s Capital One cup run - which saw the Bantams reach the Wembley final - and its promotion-winning league performance helped the club win recognition at the English Asian Business
Bradford hospitals’ principal dietitian Clare Gelder and dietitian Zak Ansari will be manning a Good Food Advice stall at the Oastler Shopping Centre in the city on Monday, from noon until 3pm and again at the same times on Monday, December 3, to talk
Members of a Bradford club took part in an epic 24-hour snooker competition to help raise funds for the city’s Marie Curie Hospice. The Harold Club in Low Moor began fundraising several months ago, collecting sponsorship and donations for the event
Two members of a well-equipped burglary gang were jailed for a smash-and-grab raid at a remote Co-op store. John Fish, 37, of Carden Road, Tyersal, Bradford, was imprisoned for three years. Anthony Farrer, 38, of Ramsden Avenue, Scholemoor, Bradford
Bradford professionals will learn more about working with the media at a city centre event tomorrow. Chris Holland, T&A business reporter, and Suzanne Johns, managing director of Ilkley-based Approach PR, are the speakers at the Bradford Professionals
A funeral director is sponsoring a performance this Saturday by Silsden Town Band. Co-operative Funeralcare, incorporating Thomas Clarkson of Silsden, is backing the event at St James’ Church in the town. The 7pm event will feature traditional
Three-hundred trees have been planted at the scout campsite at Curly Hill, Middleton, Ilkley, this autumn thanks to the generosity of the Woodland Trust which provided a variety of species. Lead warden Andrew Walbank said: “The planting is part
A primary school in Bradford welcomed a cultural showcase as part of a project aimed at raising awareness of racial equality. Dancers at Punjabi Roots Academy paid a visit to Horton Grange Primary where they performed and led pupils in workshops
Keighley churchgoers plan to make a giant cross out of bicycle parts to tie in with the Tour de France. The cross will act as a Christian response to the cycle race coming through the town next summer. Church leaders want to help people explore
A football team is moving up a league in the style stakes with a new kit. Thackley Juniors Under 11s Football Club issued a plea for sponsorship to businesses ahead of the new season. Coach Lee Harrison said: “The sponsorship not only allows
A teacher described as a “superstar” for his pupils both in and out of school hours has been nominated for primary school teacher of the year in the Telegraph & Argus Schools Awards. Daniel Cassidy is year four teacher and PE co-ordinator at
Bradford Festival Choral Society put on a performance of Vivaldi’s Gloria and Bach’s Magnificat to a packed house at Bradford Grammar School on Saturday. They were accompanied by the Skipton Camerata Orchestra and a team of soloists, then the second
Bradford College students are set to benefit from an agreement with a techology instititute in China. Shenzhen Institute of Technology and the College will work together to develop a joint curriculum, as well as producing a games development entry
Francis Cummins does not expect to pick up too many Castleford secrets ahead of their Super League opener. The Bulls host Cas in a pre-season friendly just a fortnight before the February 16 showdown. But meeting so close to the real thing,
Phil Parkinson and Steven Pressley have cleared the air after their televised fall-out. The City chief insists there are no hard feelings following a phone call to his Coventry counterpart. Pressley angered the home side by criticising their
Children at a Bradford primary school were yesterday getting lessons from a boxer in how to beat the bully. West Yorkshire-born Fes Batista, 23, told the youngsters how he turned his life around through boxing after enduring verbal racist taunts
New Orleans jazz is coming to Undercliffe Cricket Club, Bradford, tomorrow night. The Ed O’Donnell Jazz Band, whose leader has been playing in the Bradford and Leeds area for more than 60 years, is the first guests on what is a trial evening.
Regional police chiefs are supporting International Restorative Justice Week which aims to raise awareness of the scheme. Until November 24, the police, Probation Service, local authorities and Youth Offending Service are highlighting the work
Bradford business school student Heather McGregor, now a head hunter, columnist and TV presenter, passed on tips from her latest book to West Yorkshire businesswomen. Heather, an agricultural marketing graduate who carried out her research at the
A councillor has had the chop in the name of charity. Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw (Lab, Windhill and Wrose) visited a hairdresser for the first time since he was 15 to raise money for Cancer Support Bradford and Airedale. He said: “I’ve had long
The world-famous Black Dyke Band will play in Bradford in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. In a concert organised by Bingley Airedale Rotary Club, the band will perform at Bradford Grammar School on December 7 from 7pm. Tickets
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: Bradley Smith, aged 22, of Princes Street, Wibsey; assault, 12 months’ conditional discharge, £115 costs. Raimundas Augas, aged 39, of Cunliffe Road, Manningham; drink-driving
A former policeman who has drawn on his law and order experiences to become a successful author will be signing copies of his latest book in Keighley. Mike Pannett will be at WH Smith, in the Airedale Shopping Centre, from noon on Thursday.
Children in Bradford will soon be able to learn how to snorkel – without having to face the elements. Bradford Council is hosting snorkelling courses at Bowling Pool starting on Thursday and lasting for ten weeks. The 30-minute sessions, aimed
You don’t need to do the maths to work out how much Nahki Wells brings to City. But James Hanson spelled out the numbers anyway after his strike partner’s treble rescued a breathless point against Coventry. “He’s played 12 games and scored
Hundreds of mourners at a double funeral for a proud mum and her soldier son heard how the squaddie enjoyed life to the full. The Rev Harry Gwinnett, vicar of St James’s Church in Thornton yesterday told those gathered to say their final farewells
Worth Valley Primary School has won a £2,500 grant from the Community First fund to help create an activity trail. The Keighley school is creating the trail to honour former pupil Riley Turner, who died aged four, after an incident at his Bracken
Bettys Cookery School has beaten dozens of other cookery schools from across the nation to win the accolade of Best Large Recreational Cookery School at the British Cookery School Awards. The results were announced on Monday, November 11 at an
The Co-operative Group has started a fact-finding probe and a root-and-branch review of its structure after “serious and wide-ranging” allegations about the behaviour of its former banking chairman, Bradford Methodist minister Paul Flowers. Mr
A former Bradford DJ who starred in a documentary charting her sex change is returning to the city tomorrow to urge people to sign a pledge in support of transgender people. Julia Grant, who lived in Bradford for five years from 1991, featured
Chancellor George Osborne has been urged by manufacturing leaders to act on rising energy costs or risk future investment as the economy starts to pick up. EEF, the manufacturing trade body, wants the Chancellor to use his Autumn Statement next
People have been taking the chance to pay tribute to someone special in their lives by making nominations for the 2013 Telegraph & Argus Christmas Star Appeal. Hundreds of stars will be hung on the City Hall Christmas Tree to remember absent
The son of an elderly woman who died following a stay in Bradford Royal Infirmary believes mistakes made by hospital staff could have cost his mother’s life. An inquest into the death of 77-year-old Sheila Hibbert heard a statement from her son
Michael Gove has pulled out of a meeting to discuss the Kings Science Academy scandal – prompting criticism that he is running scared. Bradford East MP David Ward reacted with fury after the Education Secretary cancelled the face-to-face meeting
A former Bradford solicitor, who went on the run for 12 years, has admitted carrying out a £1 million fraud. John Fitzpatrick, now 65, was extradited from South Africa in July and has now pleaded guilty to theft and fraud charges involving a total
A tiny deli-cafe in a small village is a word-of-mouth hit – beating more than 400 other restaurants in the district to be named number one by a consumer reviews website. Dozens of five-star ratings have propelled the Krave deli in Wilsden – with
Bradford theatre company Freedom Studios is calling for volunteer performers aged over 65 for its next production, aimed at challenging stereotypes about older people. Called Home Sweet Home, the production will explore the experience of growing
A new CCTV ‘spy car’ unveiled to crack down on dangerous parking outside schools had to be taken off the road after doling out fines incorrectly, it has been revealed. Bradford Council bought the £49,950 car earlier this year, saying it would help
A Bradford charity is at the frontline of rescue operations in the aftermath of the worst typhoon ever recorded on land in the Philippines. The Human Relief Foundation has joined forces with Plan UK, which is part of the Disasters Emergency Committee
