George Osborne unveiled an aid package to encourage new routes from regional airports – but Leeds Bradford Airport will miss out. The Government will pay half the charges faced by new carriers for three years, in a bid to encourage them to choose
A teenage girl thought to be in the district after she went missing from her home in Kippax has now been found. Police had been concerned for the safety of Kristy Stewart, 14, and suspected she may have been in the Bradford or Bingley area.
Short films encouraging people to stub out their cigarettes and get healthier have been created by students. Pupils at Queensbury School had a day of filming, editing and premiering their short anti-smoking films. They will be entered in the
The martial arts gods were not shining on Bradford teenager Emelye O’Brien in the 45th North West Open Karate Championships. The in-form Leeds Karate Academy member was in great form but was unlucky to be disqualified in her semi-final with what
Right on Cue Bradford’s billiards team crashed to a 7-0 defeat against rampant hosts Huddersfield No 1 in the Yorkshire Inter-District League. Matthew Peaker was soon into his stride with a break of 74 against John McEachran, and an unfinished
Bingley Bees 1, University of Leeds Seconds 1 Bingley Bees notched a vital draw in their battle to avoid relegation from the Yorkshire Women’s Premier Division. They were trailing third-placed visitors University of Leeds Seconds 1-0 in the
Kane Williamson could arrive at Yorkshire feeling on top of the world, according to first-team coach Jason Gillespie. The former Australia pace bowler believes Williamson and his New Zealand team-mates could surprise a few people at the World Twenty20
Businesses in the Tong and Wyke area can take advantage of free crime-prevention advice and property marking tomorrow. Police and Bradford Council wardens will be at Euroway Trading Estate between 9.30am and midday to speak about issues affecting
A terrified householder armed himself with a hammer and hid in the loft as a burglar smashed his way into his flat, Bradford Crown Court heard today. Kristian Birkett called police from his refuge and officers caught housebreaker David Smith red-handed
A teenage apprentice with a bright future was today spared a custodial sentence for sexually assaulting a girl aged 12. The boy was 16 when he molested the child on a settee as they watched TV together at a house in Bradford. Now 17, he denied
A Shipley primary school has welcomed the acting Bishop of Bradford to dedicate and bless new reception classes. Wycliffe CE Primary School celebrated the official opening of its new purpose- built reception suite yesterday with the Rt Rev Tom
Women’s weighlifting have had their funding of £894,000 reinstated by UK Sport, which is potentially good news for Denholme teenager Rebekah Tiler as she builds towards the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Badminton has been awarded an extra £250,000
Hunsworth's Liam Thomas insists lightning will not strike twice against Pakistan in Dubai this month as he and England head back much improved from his last trip. Wicketkeeper-batsman Thomas has been chosen as part of the 15-man England physical
A pupil from Fulneck School, Pudsey, has been selected to train with the England Rugby Developing Player Programme (ERDPP), following highly-competitive trials. George Kelly, 13, was one of the few players picked from the 150 attending the trials
The chairman of the Arts Council England has defended its spending in Bradford during a visit to the city. Sir Peter Bazalgette was today given a tour of some of Bradford’s big-hitting cultural venues, such as St George’s Hall, City Park and Mind
A man collapsed and died on a Bradford city centre street today. It happened outside Piccadilly Chambers, Upper Piccadilly, at about 12.40pm. Police said the man was aged in his mid-50s and that his family had been informed of his death. It
Farsley-based Leeds Karate Academy members have been bringing home the medals. Mell Finlay received two silvers at the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) Championships in Sheffield, losing a close decision in the -61kg kumite final
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Addingham: construction of front bay window, 18 St Paul’s Rise. Addingham: demolition of existing garage and construction of a dwelling and garage with improved access,
Skipton have won through to the third round of the 2014 Ladies' Mail on Sunday Knockout Competition. After accounting for Keighley in the first round, Skipton travelled to Clitheroe last Sunday and came away with a hard-fought, thrilling 3&
Heckmondwike cycle speedway were beaten 82-66 by a strong Hull team. Hull fielded their main talent, Andy Angel, who is the former British champion, while Heckmondwike were two senior riders down. In the junior match, Hull failed to bring any
A Bradford family who caused unnecessary suffering to a Bull Mastiff called Zeus have been allowed to keep three other pet dogs by magistrates – despite RSPCA officials wanting them banned from keeping animals. The animal charity had asked Bradford
Police are hunting a teenage gang who tried to rob an 11-year-old boy. The young victim was riding on the canal path near Swine Lane, Riddlesden, Keighley, between 4pm and 5pm on Tuesday when he was approached by six youths who demanded cash.
Sheffield Eagles have signed former Bulls prop Tom Lillycrop from Kingstone Press Championship rivals Dewsbury Rams. The 22-year-old has previous Super League experience with Wakefield Trinity Wildcats after coming through the ranks at Odsal.
Bradford faced a tense last day in Division One of the Yorkshire Veterans' League when the final round of fixtures took place at Heckmondwike. The Bradford first team had recorded only one victory from their first six matches and were next to bottom
Joe Root is targeting Yorkshire’s LV= County Championship match against Middlesex at Lord’s for his return from a broken right thumb. Root suffered the injury while batting in the one-day series against the West Indies in Antigua earlier this month
The Bulls have been handed a massive boost after Huddersfield prop Anthony Mullally extended his loan spell for the rest of the season. Mullally has spent the past month on loan at the Provident Stadium but will now stay at Bradford unless Huddersfield
The outlook has never been brighter for manufacturers in Yorkshire and Humber, according to a quarterly survey. The results, collated by manufacturers’ organisation EEF and Yorkshire-based accountancy firm BDO LLP, state that companies are recording
Major plans for a new supermarket and industrial park in Skipton should be discussed at next month’s meeting of Craven District Council’s planning committee. The Wyvern Park scheme, including a Sainsbury’s superstore, hotel and restaurant, on land
Certainty and stability are at the top of the Budget wish list from business, according to an EY survey. Almost 80 per cent of companies said the factors should be key drivers of the Chancellor’s tax policy choices. The survey of 143 business
Ilkley Brewery has unveiled a new hop, named ‘Olicana’ after the Roman fort from which the spa town grew. The Herefordshire-grown hop, by Charles Faram & Co Hop Merchants, was revealed at the 2014 SIBA BeerX conference in Sheffield. The
A silver Skoda taxi on fire in Queens Road, Keighley, was dealt with by the town’s firefighters at 5.45am today. An electrical fault in the vehicle is thought to have caused the problem
Keighley MP Kris Hopkins has praised two family-run businesses which have forged a successful partnership. Keybury Fire and Security has become the chosen supplier for leading motorcycle and car dealer Colin Appleyard across its six-strong franchise
A Bradford doctor is to receive the Mauritian equivalent of an MBE after being selected for the honour by the country’s Prime Minister. Dr Sulleman Moreea was in his home country when the list of people receiving the Grand Officer of the Star and
South Craven MP Julian Smith has spoken of the importance of apprenticeships to businesses and young people. He met three horticultural apprentices and their tutor during a visit to Craven College. Mr Smith says that since 2010 there has been
A Bradford-based restaurant chain has donated £25,000 to improve the lives of children and young people from disadvantaged communities across the UK. Aagrah, the UK and Europe’s largest Kashmiri restaurant business with 15 branches across Yorkshire
Police are hunting a teenage gang who tried to rob an 11-year-old boy as he cycled beside the canal in Riddlesden, Keighley. The young victim was riding on the canal path near Swine Lane between 4pm and 5pm on Tuesday when he was approached by
Network event A network for young professionals in Bradford is hosting an event for prospective new members. JCI Bradford will provide information about what they do and the opportunities they provide. There will be guest speakers, including the president
A network for young professionals in Bradford is hosting an event for prospective new members. JCI Bradford will provide information about what they do and the opportunities they provide. There will be guest speakers, including the president of Bradford
Poultry breeder Richard Pickles ruled the roost at the annual Craven Feather Auctions Spring show and sale of poultry and waterfowl at Skipton Auction Mart. Mr Pickles, of Bent Laithe Farm, Lothersdale, was exhibiting the champion trio of Large
Guests from across the region marked the official opening of La Casita tapas bar in a historic Ilkley arcade with flamenco dancing, tapas feasting and cava tasting. The Spanish tapas bar on South Hawksworth Street has been launched by co-owners
by Chris Holland Business Reporter A pioneering new business support partnership, which aims to fill the gap left by the demise of traditional bank managers, signed up 15 clients in its first month of operation. Cleckheaton-based ABL Business Ltd
A £3million building at the University of Bradford has achieved the energy efficiency ‘Passivhaus’ standard. The Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) building, built by GB Building Solutions, was constructed using a fabric-first approach
Ambulance crews have called four more strikes in a long-running dispute over patient safety. Staff will walk out for five hours on four occasions, starting on Friday. Members of Unite cite “the continuing refusal of management to hold talks
A 31-year-old man is to stand trial at Bradford Crown Court charged with five offences relating to an alleged violent incident in Keighley on January 3. Grant Doyle, of Airedale View, Cross Hills, denies affray, attempting to cause grievous bodily
While business confidence is getting stronger, recent events demonstrate that not all is sweetness and light. Hallmark UK’s decision to outsource greetings card printing – threatening around 300 Bradford jobs – was a blow. The bitter pill was sweetened
Cosmetics firm Avon brought its ‘beauty bus’ to Bradford city centre as part of a national drive to flag up self-employment opportunities. Among those on board was local sales leader Rachel Hainsworth, whose area includes Bradford and Skipton.
Several drivers, most of them parents on the school run, have been given tickets for dangerous parking at a busy Bradford junction. Police held a traffic crackdown at the junction of Killinghall Road and Leeds Old Road due to a number of road-safety
The reopening tomorrow of the Bay Horse pub at Cowling, near Keighley, following an extensive refurbishment, marks the latest stage in the transformation of Neil Pickles from wage slave to entrepreneur. By his own admission, Neil has changed as
A young father-of-three, who applied for more than 1,000 jobs while he was unemployed, is finally back in work thanks to a jobs partnership between Subway’s sandwich stores and Ingeus, which delivers the Government’s Work Programme in West Yorkshire
A Bradford law firm is backing the next generation of finance professionals by sponsoring an awards scheme for budding accountants. Gordons is supporting this year’s Yorkshire Rising Star Awards, which celebrate up-and-coming in-house accountants across
One of the country’s most senior Conservatives has raised concerns about Bradford’s flagship employment programme. Bradford Council’s £10m Get Bradford Working project includes an employment opportunities fund, which gives the young jobless a paid
A new £1.7 million nursing home in Baildon has opened its doors to residents following the completion of a 14-month building project by Bingley-based QSP Construction. The privately-owned Glen Nursing Home, on West Lane, will operate as a specialist
Manufacturing companies across Yorkshire have reported record high demand which has boosted output and created new jobs during the first quarter of this year. The latest Manufacturing Outlook survey published from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation
A lack of understanding about alternative ways of raising finance is preventing many of the region’s small businesses from taking on extra staff, breaking into new markets or developing new products, according to a senior banker. Clare Boswell,
Richard Lamb could learn today whether his bid to buy Bradford Bulls has been successful after Mandy Koukash all but accepted defeat in the battle for ownership of the Super League club. The London-based businessman is fronting a consortium of
A 31-year-old woman will appear in court charged with dangerous driving after police spotted her on a quad bike in Ravenscliffe. The bike was seized by officers from Eccleshill neighbourhood policing team. The woman is due at Bradford and Keighley
At the beginning of the 20th century, a doctor’s son called Francis Laidler moved to Bradford from the North East to take up a post as a wool trader’s clerk. He went on to work for Hammonds Brewery where he was quickly promoted to management. While
A 19th century chamber organ is being shipped from a soon-to-close Bradford church to an Australian music school. The organ, which dates from around 1820, is currently housed in Heaton Baptist Church, which will close its doors at the end of March
A care roadshow for health professionals is coming to Bradford in May. It will be at the Cedar Court Hotel on Tuesday, May 13, with a line-up of educational seminars, interactive workshops and a variety of exhibitors with the latest products and
Food at a Bradford cash and carry was a total of 900 days out of date, a court heard. More than 140 items at the Shirazi Cash and Carry were on display beyond their use-by date. A director admitted six food and drink offences. But at Bradford
A 29-year-old man has been warned he may be facing prison for grooming and sexually abusing a boy from the Bradford area. Adam Greenhough pleaded guilty to three offences against the 13-year-old at Bradford Crown Court yesterday. He admitted
Several Bradford schools have announced they will have to close because of a teachers’ strike next week – and a union predicts more closures are likely be announced in the next few days. The National Union of Teachers will be striking next Wednesday
About half a billion years ago some very simple life forms developed on our planet, and the time since then has been divided up into very long geological periods that are named after the remains found in rocks and other deposits. These early life
From the T&A... 25 years ago: Dave Horsfall and Paul Mitchell, of Bingley Harriers, battled snow and rain to win the 33-mile Haworth Hobble – a race done in pairs for safety reasons. 50 years ago: Dorothy Hardman, 17, of Buttershaw, Carol
An architect is due to give an update to councillors tonight on a proposed development of more than 30 houses. Addingham Parish Council is expected to hear more information from Allison & McRae architects about a proposed planning application
A film-maker whose work includes an Oscar-nominated animation has been inspiring Bradford schoolchildren and teachers to get creative with their own film projects. Barney Goodland, who has worked on children’s animation The Gruffalo, was here this
SIR – This week a pro-vivisection lobby group is staging what it calls an ‘open labs’ programme whereby students around the country have the chance of seeing an animal research lab. But teachers and parents should be under no illusions about this
SIR – There are not enough or adequate words to use for Tony Benn, who was a great writer, speaker and outstanding MP. He tried his best to help everyone and change the world for the better. His death is not only a great loss for his family, the
SIR – I was saddened to hear of the death of Tony Benn (pictured), a staunch socialist, who I know disagreed with much of New Labour’s policies. After he had made known some years ago that he considered the EU to be the greatest threat facing the
SIR – When Foreign Secretary William Hague condemned the recent referendum in Crimea as undemocratic or illegal, perhaps he needs a reality check on the situation nearer to home. Because when did the people of England ever get a vote on anything that
SIR – Despite what members of the Government claim, one of the undoubted truths of their ‘austerity project’ is that it has caused a lot of pain and misery, particularly for those people who are the most vulnerable and least well-off in society.
SIR – We all know that Health and Safety has overtaken common sense to a ridiculous level, but their current insistence that volunteers running soup kitchens have to have food hygiene certificates and their methods of production have to be up to restaurant
A spoonful of storytelling will be helping the medicine go down at Bradford Royal Infirmary later this month. A nationwide storytelling tour will stop off at the hospital on Wednesday, March 26, to bring a big dose of fun and laughter to children
Nursery teacher and Guide leader Anne Argall has died at the age of 57. Anne was a central figure in the life of Laycock, Keighley, serving for many years on the Village Hall committee. She was a deacon at Keighley New Church, based in Laycock
Bosses at an award-winning company have proved they are diamond geezers. Fenetic Wellbeing – which sells mobility and healthcare products – took part in the Manorlands Diamond Geezer challenge, in which entrants are given £60 and asked to increase
University of Bradford Chancellor Imran Khan will NOT face an immediate grilling from students after the secretary of the students’ union admitted an error. Rich Cullen had told the Telegraph & Argus that at a meeting of the student council
The Bollywood Carmen show, performed in Bradford’s City Park last summer, missed out on a Royal Television Society Award in London last night. It was up against BBC coverage of Andy Murray’s Wimbledon win and Sky Sports’ Ashes coverage, in the
We expect, in these days of rigorous hygiene regulations, that the food we buy will be subjected to the best possible procedures and kept in the cleanest environment before it reaches our plates or our refrigerators. People who make it their business
Schools and community groups across the district are on their marks and getting set for this weekend’s Sport Relief. From Friday to Sunday people will be running, cycling and swimming to raise money for the biennial charity event, with many local
Detectives are hoping to get the go ahead from doctors to start questioning a mother arrested on suspicion of murdering her young daughter. The 38-year-old woman, who is now in a stable condition in hospital, was found on February 18 with her 22
Tributes have been paid following the death of a war veteran, who at 102, was Britain’s oldest surviving former Royal Marine. Albert Joyner was a familiar figure at Keighley’s Poppy appeal and raised thousands of pounds for the Royal British Legion
Youngsters waiting for day surgery at Bradford Royal Infirmary enjoyed a surprise visit. Firefighters from Fairweather Green called in to ward two at the hospital to say hello and have a chat about the work they do and what life is like helping
A dance group has stepped in to support Airedale Hospital’s Endoscopy Appeal. Members have donated £1,000 as a thank-you after two of them used the endoscopy unit. Julie Blackburn, a sister on the unit, said: “We are extremely thankful to the
Francis Cummins is looking forward to crossing swords with former Bradford star Scott Naylor after the Bulls were paired with Oldham in the Challenge Cup fourth round. Naylor played in three Challenge Cup finals for Bradford, winning two of them
A mother who campaigns about the dangers of drugs and a former headteacher have received royal recognition for their work with young people. Pat Bleau and Louise Smith were at Buckingham Palace yesterday to receive an MBE and CBE respectively from
A fastfood boss who showed a “flagrant disregard” for food hygiene rules despite repeated environmental health visits and advice has been banned from running a similar business again. Bradford Crown Court judge John Potter told 46-year-old Swami
A conman who funded his lavish lifestyle through a multi-million pound fraud has been been told to repay £650,000 to ripped-off investors. Although John Hirst enjoyed a millionaire’s lifestyle in Majorca a court heard that the 64-year-old fraudster
A 20-year-old man on trial for violent disorder at the Horse and Groom pub in Wibsey has been cleared on the direction of the judge. Christopher Allsopp, of Barden Avenue, Buttershaw, Bradford, walked free from the dock at Bradford Crown Court
An attraction documenting Bradford’s smoggy industrial past will soon become a shining example of “green” energy. Bradford Industrial Museum, based in the 140-year-old Moorside Mills building, will next month see the installation of a low-carbon
Phil Parkinson has repeated his call for James Hanson to be given fairer treatment by referees. The City striker is statistically the “dirtiest” player in the Football League after giving away more free-kicks than anyone else in the three divisions
Public pressure and town council opposition has defeated plans for a 45-metre turbine on the moors at Denholme. The owners of Denholme Business Centre in Halifax Road have officially withdrawn the proposal and openly apologised for any distress
National retailer Wilkinson has landed itself in hot water with planners after installing new signs at a city-centre shop without permission. The homewares shop, which is rebranding itself as ‘Wilko’, has put up seven modern-looking red signs bearing
Bradford City soccer legend Bobby Campbell and his wife are to appear in court after being charged with fraud. Campbell, 57 – the club’s all-time leading goalscorer – and Paula Campbell, 56, were charged yesterday after answering bail following
The Huddersfield RCD Junior League have hit back at Park Avenue Juniors under-15s manager Jason Bastow following a bitter dispute over clashing cup games – which resulted in Park Avenue having to pull out of a competition at the quarter-final stage
Bolton Woods Rangers under-16s strengthened their grip on the Craven, Aire & Wharfe League Division B title with a 2-0 victory over Bingley Juniors. Connor Dean struck first in the 22nd minute but mid-table Bingley ensured a nailbiting match
Detailed plans for 233 homes on an industrial estate at Cullingworth have been submitted to Bradford planners. Barratt David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West has put in a full application to develop the 10.2 hectare Manywells industrial site which will
A butcher who had a toilet opening on to a food preparation area had “jumped through hoops” to put right hygiene offences, a court heard. Bradford Magistrates’ Court was also told yesterday that Terry Brightwell had spent more than £20,000 to move
Council builders working at Bradford’s City Hall have unearthed a World War II sign directing people to the location of an air raid shelter in the basement. It was discovered when a worker removed a built-in cupboard as part of work to convert
Guiseley 3, Stalybridge Celtic 1 Guiseley stretched their unbeaten run in Skrill Conference North to seven games after coming from a goal down to take all three points from Stalybridge Celtic’s trip to Nethermoor tonight. The visitors had taken
