Albion Sports won the big Toolstation Northern Counties East League local derby as they took all three points at Thackley thanks to a 2-1 Premier Division victory. The hosts could have gone level on points with their neighbours had they won but
Bournemouth 4, Leeds United 1 Yann Kermorgant and Lewis Grabban scored two goals each as Bournemouth thrashed Leeds at the Goldsands in the Sky Bet Championship. Ross McCormack scored a consolation midway through the second half but the Cherries
Former Co-op Bank boss Paul Flowers, who was exposed for alleged drugs use in a newspaper sting, has admitted he has “sinned” in his first interview since the furore erupted. The Reverend Flowers, a Methodist Minister in Bradford, was bailed in
John Deacey and mentor Lee Sinnott go head to head tomorrow night as Bradford Park Avenue travel to Altrincham in the Conference North. The former Bantams defender and the Avenue boss are great friends and enjoy crossing swords, although Sinnott
Wibsey Warriors booked their place in the semi-finals of the Pennine President’s Cup thanks to a superb 16-4 victory over Thornhill Trojans. The Warriors made home advantage count at Northfield Road as their powerful pack took the game to the visitors
Full back Gareth Cullington posted a first-half brace as West Bowling sent Pennine League Premier Division strugglers Halifax Irish spiralling to a 44-0 loss at Emsley's Rec. West’s were 24-0 up at the interval, with centre Jason Marshall and stand-off
Bradford Dudley Hill used their superior pack power to march to a comfortable 36-10 home win against Waterhead in National Conference Division Two. Hill were quickly on the scoreboard when prop Anthony Lawton made the chalk and further efforts
A man who argued with his next-door neighbours over the parking of a burger van suffered life-threatening injuries when he was stabbed at least 16 times outside his home, a jury heard. Neighbour Nadeem Nawaz wielded the knife, but his mother and
A record turnout of 491 runners took part in the 200th Bradford parkrun at Lister Park on Saturday. Linda Bussey, organiser since the event was launched in 2010, said: "Massive thanks to Saltaire Striders, who did a great job hosting and providing
Pennine League Division Three side Silsden are on the lookout for a new coaching set-up to replace Danny Bowness and Dean Condren. With the Cobbydalers having finished their league campaign, the pair have stepped down from their roles due to work
Youngsters at Stage 84 have returned from a performing arts festival with a clutch of trophies. Bethany Grange, 15, and Felicity Binns, Emily Wright, and Kathryn Moon, all 16, were placed first as a group in the class Songs From The Shows at the
Police investigating the death of a woman at a Shipley supermarket need the public's help to identify her. The woman, aged between 20 and 40, stabbed herself in the throat shortly after 8.30am. Officers were called to Asda, in Manor Lane, to
More than 100 schools in the Bradford district will either be closed or partially closed due to a national teachers’ strike tomorrow. The industrial action by the National Union of Teachers is over “excessive” workloads and changes to pensions.
A woman was subjected to a "cowardly street robbery" in the early hours of this morning as she walked near a city nightclub. The victim was on Morley Street, near Tokyo's, at around 12.25am, when her bag was ripped from her following a struggle
A Yorkshire-wide campaign has begun to save the county’s threatened barn owls following drastic habitat loss and freak weather. Numbers of the ghostly birds have declined by 70 per cent since the 1930s, claims Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. And
People are being urged join a national campaign which could help people across the country save money on their energy costs. Shipley MP Philip Davies (above) said he had already put his name down for The Big Deal campaign which aims to beat the
A supermarket in Shipley where a woman killed herself this morning has re-opened. The woman, said to be aged between 20 and 40, died at Asda shortly after 8.30am. One female witness said the tragedy happened at the top of the hardware aisle
Police are hunting a convicted burglar who has breached the terms of his release-from-prison licence. Michael James Jefferson was released on licence on February 12 this year. The 28-year-old is originally from the Bradford area and has strong
A school is to build a greenhouse in memory of a Bradford councillor. The gardening club at Steeton Primary will place a plaque in the greenhouse in tribute to the late Michael Kelly. The £1,000 funding for the greenhouse came from a Bradford
Some further roadworks to prepare for the Tour de France are to be carried out in Otley. Businesses in the town have criticised a two-week programme of works, which involved closing Westgate, for the “devastating” impact it had on trade. That
For years Debra Walton had dreamed of becoming a mum. But it wasn’t until she and her husband, Simon, discovered a pioneering IVF procedure which captures images from the first moment of conception, improving couples’ chances of becoming pregnant
Otley will become a hive of literary activity this weekend. Otley Word Feast's 2014 Celebration Weekend will see venues across town hosting writing workshops, talks and readings from Friday to Sunday, March 30. The event kicks off with the
Pudsey MP Stuart Andrew is hosting a meeting at Rawdon Library on Friday from 6pm to 7pm to discuss how people in the area can commemorate the centenary of the start of the First World War. Mr Andrew said: “Along with many local residents, I agree
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: Naheem Abbas Shah, aged 28, of Duchy Avenue, Heaton; theft, 24 months’ conditional discharge, £850 compensation, £315 costs. Faye Marie Edwards, aged 23, of Stamford Street, East
Adam Reach will return to Middlesbrough as a “hardened” first-team player, according to Phil Parkinson. The young left winger makes his 12th City appearance tonight against Walsall after his loan was extended again for a further month. Parkinson
A new community educational facility is set to take a bow at a Bradford firm. The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Khadim Hussain will officially open an education room at the Canal Road premises of Associated Waste Management on April 1.
A man has been arrested by police hunting a driver who fled the scene of a car crash leaving two seriously injured children in the wreckage. Police confirmed today that 39-year-old Umba Ali was found in Frizinghall at 5pm yesterday. Four people
It takes just seven seconds to make a first impression. And it is Chun Field’s job to make sure that it sends out the right messages. “It is well-known that non-verbal cues have more than four times the impact upon others, as what you actually
Going shopping for the smaller people in your life is an absolute dream. They can get away with any trend they fancy, you don’t need to consider flattering fits or muffin tops and everything is generally a whole lot cheaper, giving you free rein to
For years Andrew O’Connor battled with the painful eye condition uveitis. Suffering from blurred vision and floaters in his eyes, Andrew struggled to play snooker and eventually was forced to give up his job as a welder. “All my world came
SIR – Working people are seeing their living standards squeezed harder every year. The cost of energy, transport and housing is soaring, yet wages are £2,000 lower in real terms than they were in 2010. To highlight the financial struggle that many
A Bradford school is preparing for a major shift in how young children are taught about science and the world around them. In September, primary schools across the country will start a new curriculum which places more emphasis on the sciences after
SIR – As skylines are ever upward from Leeds to London where older buildings are valued too private developers have been allowed to grow these cities. It is likely the more students we have living in the city centre the more lively the city centre
SIR – I’d just like to say a big thank-you to everyone involved in organising the recent Sport Relief run around Lister Park. It was a beautiful day and the Lord Mayor did a great job setting us off on our way (I joined my two eldest sons to jog
Children from ten Bradford primary schools put pedal power to the test by biking 2,732 journeys to school. More than 4,000 youngsters travelled by scooter during The Big Pedal competition which ran from March 3 to 14. Burley Oaks Primary School
SIR – I wonder if people would be interested to know I have just received the two-year study of the speed increase on Danish roads – 80km to 90km (rural) and 110km to 130km (motorway). Fatalities have been reduced and the Danish police against
SIR – Councillor Geoff Reid is totally out of touch with developments in respect to foodbanks in BD10 and BD2 areas. St Luke’s organised a meeting on Thursday, March 3, where many churches listened to a presentation by the Trussell Trust about
SIR – A French woman is famously quoted (or misquoted) as saying: “Let them eat cake” to describe those unable to afford bread in 18th century France. In 21st century Britain, Conservative Chancellor George Osborne definitely did say, when referring
SIR – I commend the good sense in the Comment in Saturday’s T&A. No-one can dispute the fact that inequalities gaps continue to widen. In Bradford that is hardly surprising. A district of 515K people, where at least 85 different languages
25 years ago: Extra police were drafted in to patrol Leeds-Bradford airport as part of an Easter high security alert, sparked by a terrorist hijack warning. 50 years ago: Bradford Council announced it had approved the latest plans for the redevelopment
If asked how neighbourhoods can benefit from criminal activity, most people would not be able to supply an answer. But now money seized from offenders is to directly fund projects to help communities stay safe. Every year, up to half a million
Enough with the selfies! It’s a trend that has been around a while – the Oxford English Dictionary even named ‘selfie’ word of the year in 2013 – and fair enough, taking snaps of yourself and your mates on a night out or just fooling around is
It is absolutely vital that the Taste of Bradford event which takes place in the city on Thursday is successful in enticing new restaurants to look at opening up here. As the Westfield site springs up, and as the Alhambra Theatre celebrates its
Residents and staff at a care home have raised £275 for Shipley Stroke Group. Brookfield Caring Home, in Nab Wood Drive, Shipley, held an afternoon event that included a quiz, tombola and cake stall, as well as selling Easter cards that were made
Train operator Northern Rail is working with the charity, Marie Curie Cancer Care, to support its annual Great Daffodil Appeal. A collection day took place at Ilkley Railway Station yesterday and further collections will take place at stations
Bradford had the highest number of cases of tuberculosis in Yorkshire and the Humber last year, figures reveal. The city had 160 reported cases in 2013 – more than a quarter of the region’s combined total of 579. The next highest figure was
Manningham Healthy Living Initiative is launching a Campaign for Health initiative. Focusing on Manningham and Girlington, the campaign launches between 10.30am and 2pm tomorrow at Carlisle Business Centre, Bradford. The event aims to improve
Mortgage advisors improved a Harden beauty spot. Over a dozen members of staff from Crossflatts-based UK Asset Resolution spent a day working at St Ives. Work included weeding in the history garden and clearing a walled kitchen garden area.
A professor at Bradford University who is a “dedicated and committed” Army Reservist has been honoured for his service. Major Robert Friel has received the Lord Lieutenant’s Certificate – an achievement that ranks just below the MBE. The award
Today: The Yorkshire Volunteers Association meets at 19.30hrs at Keighley Drill Hall, The Royal British Legion, Bradford Central Branch, meets at 13.00hrs at Unit 16 Listerhills Science Park. Wednesday: The Russian Convoy Club meets at 11.30hrs
A Bradford trials rider is recovering in hospital after crashing his bike during a competition. Andy Howe, 55, of Eccleshill, suffered a broken leg and broken ribs after losing control of his machine in the Yeadon-Guiseley Motor Club Championship
An MP who led criticism of Bradford’s scandal ‘free school’ is investigating the equivalent schools in the United States. Liberal Democrat David Ward has attacked the lack of scrutiny of Kings Science Academy in Lidget Green, where the principal
A nurse has taken second place in a national competition. Airedale Hospital urology specialist Nona Toothill was among three finalists in the Urology Nurse of the Year category of the British Journal of Nursing Awards, and attended a presentation
Doodles drawn by a host of Yorkshire celebrities have fetched hundreds of pounds for Yeadon-based charity Epilepsy Action. Many of the region’s famous faces, including Ricky Wilson, Alan Titchmarsh, Dickie Bird and Sir Michael Parkinson all put
The head coach of Bradford Bulls Wheelchair Rugby League club has taught students at Bradford College the ins and outs of the game. Richard Johnson, who was appointed to the position in 2006, visited the college and gave an inspiring talk and practical
A Bradford photographer has made it to the final ten in a national competition for images which capture ‘the magic of daylight’. Amateur, professional and mobile phone photographers submitted 15,000 entries for the VELUX Lovers of Light competition
The Brontë Film Season will begin on Monday with a classic version of Wuthering Heights. The 1939 adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel starred Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier as Cathy and Heathcliffe. The season will also include the iconic
Young people interested in design and enterprise can attend a free ‘boot camp’ next month. Fab Lab Airedale is running the design and enterprise event for 16 to 18-year-olds, in conjunction with medical supplier DePuy Synthes, which is offering
Residents of a sheltered housing scheme in Low Moor, Bradford, made sure their warden, who has been there since it opened, started her retirement in style. Susan Priestley, 68, started working at Avery Tulip Court 35 years ago, and has been warden
THE following are being specially remembered at Bradford Cathedral this week: Charles Durham, Arthur Dodson, Ernest Dolney, Herbert Dunn, Robert Campsall Dennison, Jack Dalby, Phillip Davey, Donald Dickinson, Arthur Ed-wards, Kenneth Neal Elking-ton
Bulls coach Francis Cummins has been handed a major boost after it was revealed that skipper Matt Diskin and prop Adam Sidlow are likely to be back in action inside four weeks. The pair suffered injuries during Sunday’s First Utility Super League
Otley Courthouse will ask visitors to create artwork for a worldwide peace initiative this weekend. A large canvas that will become part of the Global Arts Project will be set up in the venue’s Robing room on Sunday, March 30, when guests will
A UKIP candidate hoping to oust Bradford Council’s Tory group leader at the next elections has hit back over criticism he supported a massive tax hike. Keighley Town Councillor Peter Corkindale (above left) hopes to create an upset by running against
Police want to find this man following an attempted bank fraud. A man tried to cash a fraudulent business cheque at Natwest in Heckmondwike. Police have now released pictures taken from CCTV footage. Police Sergeant Andrew Bentley, of Spen
Fewer babies are dying before their first birthday, thanks to a health service action plan. And the greatest improvements are being made in the district’s poorest areas. Seven years ago, Bradford had one of the country’s worst infant mortality
Job cuts at Bradford College could harm the safety of the city centre campus, according to one concerned member of staff. The college has announced it will be cutting support staff posts, with an estimated 80 positions likely to be shed in the
A website to welcome cyclists from across the world to Otley will go live on Friday. Otley Loves Cyclists has been set up to build on the town’s already strong reputation as a cycling stronghold – and to ride the crest of this year’s Tour de France-shaped
Ten soldiers killed during the First World War who were found in France during 2009 have now been identified. Defence Minister Lord Astor has announced that the remains of the 10 soldiers, found during construction work near the French village of Beaucamps-Ligny
Woodhouse and Spring Bank residents are being urged to make a big impact on ‘Big Local’. Organisers of the £1 million regeneration scheme are asking householders for their views on life in the neighbourhood. It is a 10-year Lottery-funded programme
Evergreen Gary Jones intends to keep playing next season – and he hopes it will still be with City. The veteran skipper does not expect to start any discussions on his future until the club’s own position is rubber-stamped. The Bantams go into
A school said a fond farewell to two Japanese pupils by having a day of events themed on their country. Brother and sister Ryota and Miyami Yamanaka have been going to Glenaire Primary School in Baildon for just over a year while their father was
Police are appealing for people who may have vital information about a crash to contact them. Officers investigating an accident where a car hit a wall and roadworks said passengers of a white Audi A3 may be able to help their probe. Shortly
Restaurant firms are really getting a taste for Bradford, according to the leader of the Council. The authority is confident it can attract a host of new restaurants to the city centre at an investment seminar at the Midland Hotel on Thursday.
In March 1995, Bradford’s first film festival got under way with a screening of The Madness of King George, which went on to win multiple awards including an Oscar and three Baftas. This weekend the film returns to the city for a special screening
Bradford City players are urging people to come together ‘For Onesie Day Only’ to write their name into the record books and raise money for a baby care unit in the city. The club is supporting the efforts of Wibsey-born fundraiser Conner Conley
Richard Lamb last night all but accepted defeat in his bid to buy the Bulls from administrator David Wilson. The London-based businessman has fronted a consortium including former Bulls chief executive Abi Ekoku and wealthy property developers
A former international sales director has joined Bradford’s Chamber International as a senior export adviser. David Attia (pictured) was previously business director at Jacuzzi UK, Bradford, responsible for leading a team which won the Queens Award
A young mother wept as she told how she was beaten and raped by a jealous former boyfriend who accused her of sleeping with another man. The woman said she pleaded with her assailant to stop after he hit her round the head and kicked and punched
A leading pet supplies chain is set to create seven new jobs – from 170 applicants – at a new store in Bradford which it says is being opened to meet local demand from animal lovers. Pets At Home, is investing more than £432,000 in a new store
Police have issued “a stark warning” that violence on railway property will not be tolerated after a 22-year-old man was jailed for beating a passenger with an axe handle in a station ticket office. Usman Sultan was locked up for 16 months last
A pensioner admitted to Airedale Hospital with a urinary infection died after falling out of bed and hitting his head, an inquest heard. Peter Bradley, 77, was all set to be sent home the next day when a nurse heard him shout for help and found
Three Bradford men, who were part of a major drugs conspiracy involving £1.8 million of heroin and cocaine, have been jailed for a total of 30 years. The huge haul of class A drugs was discovered in an industrial unit at Lessarna Court, Bowling
The head of a Catholic school trust will urge Bradford Council to make a U-turn on its plans to end free transport to faith schools at a meeting today. A petition signed by more than 300 people will be presented to the Council by Caroline Hyde,
A suspected driver who fled the scene of a car crash leaving his two young children badly injured in the wreckage was last night still being hunted by police. Officers believe Umbar Ali was driving a Vauxhall Zafira which was in a collision with
An empty school, a closed museum and land behind a mill have been given protection against being sold off and lost to the community. But the Council must do more to promote the new rules which allow the safeguarding of assets, says the chairman
Hundreds of sheep farmers across West Yorkshire are facing a double whammy of electronic and paper-based red tape when they take their livestock to market. New sheep tagging legislation, which comes into force from April 1, means that UK sheep
A court hearing to claw back about £500,000 from an “intelligent and devious” fraudster has again been adjourned while she prepares her case to fight the claim. Convicted money launderer Musarat Sultana is accused of making £558,000 from her criminality
Network meeting Speakers at the next Bradford Means Business networking event tomorrow include International speaker and author Gina Battye, who will speak about self-publishing and John Duncan, Leeds City Council economic development manager, on Super
All four of the local clubs in the Toolstation Northern Counties East League Premier Division are in action in three matches tomorrow night. While Brighouse Town continue their tilt for the title, Thackley host Albion Sports in a big derby, while
