Harrogate Town 0, Eccleshill United 1 The Eagles were soaring over Valley Parade as they upset the odds to beat Conference North high-fliers Harrogate Town to lift the West Riding County Cup. Eccleshill were straight into the game and tested
Silsden 2, Abbey Hey 2 Silsden threw away a two-goal lead at home as Abbey Hey took a point from the North West Counties League top-tier clash at the Angel Telecom Stadium. The Cobbydalers had taken a seventh-minute lead through Dale Feather
Yorkshire and England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow has been ruled out for up to six weeks after breaking a finger. The 24-year-old fractured a finger on his left hand after attempting to take a ball from Liam Plunkett in the three-day friendly against
Local author Geoff Lee (pictured) will be in Waterstones in Bradford on Saturday from 10.30am onwards, signing copies of his latest novel “Two Seasons”. It is set during the 2002 and 2003 seasons with a familiar backdrop of work, family, old friends
Alex Lees limbered up for the start of the LV= County Championship season on Sunday by hitting a sparkling century against Northamptonshire on the second day of Yorkshire’s practice match at Wantage Road. The 20-year-old opener reached three figures
BPA Juniors will be paying their own tribute to the 96 fans who died in the Hillsborough tragedy 25 years ago by kicking off all their home games seven minutes past their initial start time, which falls in line with all the English football leagues
Luke Hudson scored both goals as Thackley Reserves reached the Lancashire League Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win against their Garforth Town counterparts. But the Thackley versus AFC Emley match in the Northern Under-19 Alliance League was postponed
A special ceremony has been held to present Bradford’s Diabetes Champions with “thank you” certificates. The newly appointed champions are part of the Bradford Beating Diabetes campaign, started last year by NHS Bradford City Clinical Commissioning
West Yorkshire Police are snooping on phone calls and e-mails an average 35 times a day, it has been revealed. Surveillance watchdog Sir Anthony May has said police tap into communications data far too frequently and warned that privacy might be
A 30-year-old man has been warned to expect a lengthy jail sentence after burgling a disabled man’s home. The crime, committed at Wagtail Close, Westwood Park, Wibsey, Bradford, made Nicholas Harron a “three strike” housebreaker liable to receive
Bradford City Reserves are training tomorrow night for a League Cup semi-final at Thackley on Sunday they thought they had been awarded. They are due to face Nottingham Forest, who had been expelled by the FA Women's Premier League for failing
A fall in which a leading Keighley-born lady jockey was paralysed contributed to her death more than 20 years later, an inquest heard. Sharron Murgatroyd, 54, died in the West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds on March 28 after being admitted
Christopher Windle has been likened to a “young Mike Tyson” after winning national schoolboy glory. The 14-year-old from Bradford’s Platinum club struck gold in the 34kg final of the English Boxing Schools’ Championships. Windle proved far
Yorkshire ladies’ crown green team won their pre-league clash 213-151 against the Civil Service on Sunday at Hove Edge. Three debutants – Carron McGrath (Linthwaite), Nichole Farrar (Whitkirk) and Rachel Quirk (Crossgates) – joined a team of experienced
An off-road biker broke his arm after colliding with a BMW in Bradford. Police are appealing for information about the crash, in Upper Rushton Road, Fagley, at 4.30pm yesterday, and the whereabouts of the bike afterwards. A 24-year-old man
Bradford Grammar School have finished the local netball season in style by winning Bradford schools’ tournaments at every level. The tournaments, ranging from under-12s to under-18s, were hosted by the school over the course of the season, with
The west entrance of Airedale General Hospital will be closed for four days. This closure, from next Monday until Thursday, is necessary to replace the current flagged flooring with a safer tarmacadam surface. Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford No 1 secured the Yorkshire Inter-District Snooker League Division One title at the weekend with a 4-2 victory over Sheffield No 3 at Undercliffe Cricket Club. Wayne Cooper won the opening frames 70-28 and 72-43 against Ashley Carty, and
Heckmondwike Cycle Speedway Club were in action at Bury in both the first round of the Northern Fours League and the Junior League. They held on to third place out of six strong teams in a Northern Fours League meeting held in high winds and rain
A 42-year-old man was jailed for three years today for sexually attacking a woman in her flat the first time she asked him round. Darren Stevenson, who still protests his innocence, added insult to injury by labelling the allegation “disgusting
Asa Briggs B opened up with an impressive 23-7 home win over Harold Club in the Bartle League, carding eight winners. Starring for Asa was Arthur Schofield 21-5 and Kath Sansom 21-7, Joe Mellor replying with a 21-7 for the visitors. Another
Asa Briggs B opened up with an impressive 23-7 home win over Harold Club in the Bartle League, carding eight winners. Starring for Asa was Arthur Schofield 21-5 and Kath Sansom 21-7, Joe Mellor replying with a 21-7 for the visitors. Another
Leeds Carnegie have announced that their final home game of the Greene King IPA Championship regular season against Cornish Pirates will now be played on Friday, April 25 (8pm). The match was due to be played the following day but with Headingley
A Nottinghamshire-flavoured beer festival will begin in Otley next week. The Old Cock pub will be serving 35 cask ales from 14 Nottinghamshire breweries between Thursday April 17 and Easter Monday, April 21. Robin Hood venison, mushroom and
The precocious talent of 12-year-old Shayam Siraj emerged from a stern test of his mental and physical abilities to become the youngest men's singles winner at the Bradford Closed Championships last weekend. There were several candidates for the
Former Otley and Yorkshire hooker David ‘Peanuts’ Pullan, stories of whom are legion at Cross Green, has died. Known by his nickname from coming to the club when he was 17, David played in the first team throughout his playing career and represented
A Bradford medical centre faces an uncertain future, with no contractor in place to run it after July. Staff at Eccleshill Treatment Centre in Harrogate Road say they have been told they might not have a job in 12 weeks when operator Care UK’s
Prince Henry’s Grammar School went the way of many before them in the Under-18 AASE (Achieving Academic and Sporting Excellence ) elite final at Saracens’ Allianz Park. The Otley school’s sixth form were not disgraced in the showpiece against Hartpury
Millions of pounds administered by a regional business support group has helped a landmark 200 businesses and is expected to lead to the creation of more than 2,200 jobs. The Leeds city region Local Enterprise Partnership, which covers Bradford
A multi-award-winning farm shop handed out its own gongs to staff and suppliers. Thornton-based Keelham Farm Shop, owned by Victoria and James Robertshaw, which employs about 50 staff, presented awards to 12 recipients, including several long-serving
Dame Mary Perkins, co-founder of international opticians chain Specsavers, has officially opened the company’s newest outlet at idle, Bradford, which is the group’s largest in Yorkshire. The new branch at the Enterprise 5 Retail Park is nearly
In contrast to the free scoring of the morning session, Yorkshire’s batsmen were made to work rather harder for their runs at Wantage Road this afternoon. Five of them lost their wickets to leave the county on 263-7 at tea on the second afternoon
Bulls coach Francis Cummins has been handed a triple boost ahead of Friday night’s visit of Salford Red Devils. Skipper Matt Diskin, half-back Lee Gaskell and front-rower Adam Sidlow are in the 19-man squad for the First Utility Super League round-eight
Neil Leiberman, a leading commercial disputes lawyer, has joined Bradford based LCF Law as a consultant after previously running his own practice in York. Neil has specialist experience in insolvency-related issues, corporate recovery and shareholder
A free one-day workshop to help firms reduce energy costs and consumption will be held at the University of Bradford later this month. The action-focused event is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and will be held at the university
Yorkshire’s Alex Lees produced an early-season batting masterclass at Wantage Road this morning, scoring a century in only 91 balls to send Gary Ballance’s side into lunch on 147-2. That was after Northants had declared on their overnight 283-5
A Bradford accountancy firm has been thanked for the advice and support it has provided to a leading regional charity. Cottingley-based Watson Buckle has provided accounts and finance assistance to the Jane Tomlinson Appeal since became a charity
The long-time organist at St Mary’s Church in Riddlesden has died at the age of 72. Roger Lane (pictured), who taught science at Oakbank School for 25 years, had lived in Riddlesden for more than four decades. Mr Lane’s widow, Pat, paid tribute
The future of an Aire Valley cheese-making business has been assured after being bought by a local farming family. The Yellison Farm Goats Cheese operation has been bought by Sharron and Ed Parker and relocated to their Sire Bank Farm in Bradley
Rumpelstiltskin is coming to The Mart Theatre in Skipton over the Easter weekend. The performance is being staged by Bad Wolf Theatre Company and features four local actors who have come together to create a re-telling of the classic tale.
Specialist Bradford-based recruitment and training business Driver Hire is celebrating the best set of results in its 30-year history. The company, based on Canal Road, increased turnover by 19 per cent to a record £78 million in the year ended
Guiseley manager Mark Bower and assistant player-manager Danny Boshell, who have helped to turn around the club's fortunes this season in Skrill Conference North, have signed extended deals until the end of the 2014-15 campaign. The Lions have
There shouldn’t be any argument about the need to clean up the air we breathe. Smoke, soot and very small particulates kill people, mainly by causing severe respiratory problems. The World Health Organisation suggests they are responsible for one in
A Bradford-based training body is staging a major event for young people and their parents from across the Leeds City Region next month which they hope will give a significant boost to knowledge about ways into vocational training and careers.
As the steel skeleton of The Broadway rises rapidly from the ground, the past week has seen further signs of confidence in the city on the back of Westfield’s activity. News that the Hilton is to be sold and upgraded is a significant development
Andrew Foggitt has joined Gregory Property Group to help develop its portfolio of assets and seek new development opportunities in the residential sector across Yorkshire. Andrew has held senior roles with Donaldsons chartered surveyors, Tranville
An inquest has been opened into the death of Steeton man William Ackroyd Mosley, 49, who was found dead at his Westy Bank Croft home on March 29. Assistant coroner Mary Burke opened the hearing in Bradford. It was adjourned while further investigations
Plans have been approved for a shop in Nab Wood, Shipley. Parvez Singh’s scheme to build an extension to Nab Wood Mini Market in Nab Wood Drive has been approved. Mr Singh’s application says there is an “end user” lined up for the new shop,
A 41-year-old man was taken to hospital with face injuries after a disturbance at a Keighley bar and nightclub. Police are investigating the outbreak of trouble at Last Orders and Berlins, which are next to each other in North Street. Police
More than 30 young people and seven leaders have been invested into the Scout movement after the launch of a new group based at the Madinah mosque in Keighley. The ceremony, which also included the blessing, in Arabic and English, of section flags
Trading remains tough for many Bradford businesses – but confidence is picking up in both the manufacturing and service sectors, according to the latest quarterly economic survey from the city’s main business body. Bradford Chamber of Commerce
Businesses across Menston are to launch a ‘buy local’ campaign in a bid to encourage the support of village residents. Representatives of businesses ranging from tradesmen to shops, pubs and professional services agreed proposals when they met
A Bradford-based security specialist is on the acquisition trail to boost its share of the UK domestic alarm market and create new jobs. Securahomes is looking to spend around £4 million over the next five years buying up small security alarm businesses
Past and present sit side by side at West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s new control centre. For pride of place goes to an old “mobilising and indication panel” which served the Bradford City Fire Brigade control room in 1950. The brass board
Residential sales and letting firm Linley & Simpson has launched a limited edition of signboards to mark the Tour de France Grand Depart in West Yorkshire this summer. The customised signage features a cut-out of the Tour’s yellow jersey.
Wool from 40 countries which was processed in Bradford has been used by artist Angela Wright to create an installation at Southwark Cathedral, London, during Lent. The artist, who has created several installations in support of the Campaign for
The Friends of Ilkley Moor has published its sixth programme of events which includes more than 20 thibngs to do between May to September, ranging from bat spotting, and pond dipping to a cup and ring stone trail using GPS technology. All events
Keighley councillors will decide tomorrow which roads should benefit from £400,000 worth of repairs. Keighley Area Committee, which meets at 6pm tomorrow in Keighley Town Hall, has been given the money from Bradford Council’s £2.8 million fund
From the T&A... 25 years ago: New council estimates revealed that Bradford ratepayers would have to fork out an extra £15 million under the poll tax, with the overall annual bill for the district rising to £65 million. 50 years ago: Tenders
When we become adults our participation in sport and exercise very often takes a sharp dive. Expense and lack of time are often the most-cited reasons for people’s descent into inactivity, especially those who have families and jobs. But inactivity
This week rail travellers across West Yorkshire will be able to see the best of Bradford as they wait for their trains. As they stand on the platforms they will be able to see the city’s key attractions: City Park, Little Germany, the Alhambra
Bradford has some of the highest concentrations of betting shops in UK, according to a study. An analysis commissioned by the Campaign for Fairer Gambling and carried out by geographic information specialists, Geofutures, put the city among nine
A man who grew a £32,000 cannabis crop to save money was ordered to forfeit £240 that was seized by the police when he was arrested. Peter Bergin, 55, was jailed for three years at an earlier hearing at Bradford Crown Court and chose not to attend
A pub in Addingham aims to follow up a £3,000-plus fundraising ball with a weekend of special events for charity. The Crown Inn, on Main Street, last year raised £3,767 to send Ilkley youngster Olivia Wilkinson, who has a heart condition, on a
A ward councillor has said he would be supporting a scheme to improve a busy road to make it safer for cyclists. Craven councillor Adrian Naylor said the £10,000 initiative for Skipton Road –between Steeton and Eastburn – was due to be discussed
Human trafficking is an issue that cannot be ignored in West Yorkshire, according to the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner. Mark Burns-Williamson yesterday called for the creation of a national working group among Police and Crime Commissioners
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was robbed in the street. The 15-year-old girl was followed by a man as she walked home towards Liversedge. The suspect attempted to snatch her iPhone. A struggle took place and he made
Parents of pupils at St Columba’s Catholic Primary School in Dudley Hill, Bradford, have celebrated their children’s achievements after a special art project led by Bradford’s Impressions Gallery. Over the last four weeks, pupils in Year Five have
Almost 800 pupils will showcase their music and dance skills in Bradford. The Schools’ Prom, now in its 13th year, will be held at St George’s Hall today and tomorrow. Organised by Bradford Council’s Music & Arts Service, Master of Ceremonies
Technology developed by Bingley-based turf research body STRI has clinched a national award. STRI, the world’s leading sports turf consultancy, has been recognised at the inaugural Sports Technology Awards, winning the category for use of technology
An Easter egg hunt is being organized to raise money to help sick children. The event, on Easter Sunday, will raise funds for Martin House Hospice and the Children’s Air Ambulance. It is being organised by the Aireborough Nomads – a satellite
Christchurch in Ilkley will welcome Noah and Kate Mitchell on Sunday as they take up their new post as lay employees for children, young people and their families. A married couple with one young son, Mr and Mrs Mitchell are moving from St Albans to
More than 40 letters written by a Bradford soldier during World War One have been re-discovered by a family in Clayton, sparking an appeal for any relatives to come forward to claim them. The notes, written by Edward Cooke, a gunner with the service
A 36-year-old man who sexually molested a young girl in Shipley in the 1990s will be sentenced by a judge next month. The Recorder of Bradford, Judge Roger Thomas QC, told Paul Morrow that he did not know what sentence he would receive and he needed
The search is back on for a new Ilkley town crier following the retirement of long-serving figure Chris Richards. Mr Richards stood down in December after a decade in the role, reading the Yorkshire Day declaration and many other public duties.
A new ‘knit and natter’ group will start in Riddlesden at the Willow Tree pub, Ilkley Road, on Wednesday, May 7, 7pm- 9pm. “We are hoping to generate lots of interest for anyone who knits, crochets, sews, quilts etc – anyone who can pass on these
A permanent timeline documenting the rich history of Otley Courthouse will go on display next month. The project, by the Otley Courthouse Memories Group, supported by a Heritage Lottery Fund award, documents the building’s past and changing roles
Otley will hold a week-long celebration of all things Yorkshire this summer. The town held Yorkshire Month in 2013, but is scaling events back a little this time due to all the activity that will be happening with the Tour de France passing through
Phil Parkinson is demanding that the real Bradford City show up for every hurdle of the run-in to the season. Parkinson summoned the squad for a team meeting to analyse the DVD of the Oldham defeat that left the club still hovering on the fringes
Companies should bring back their own sports clubs to help tackle the nation’s “inactivity epidemic”, a Bradford MP says. Gerry Sutcliffe has joined forces with Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson to draw up a strategy to persuade people to do
An advertising van left burned out in the private car park of a Bradford confectionary company has damaged the business, according to its frustated owners. Umaad Shahif, manager at Regal Sweet & Snacks in White Abbey Road, Whetley Hill, said
The firm behind the Bradford Bulls owed more than £1 million and had only £750 in the bank when it went into administration, it has emerged. And most of those owed money by OK Bulls Ltd are unlikely to get a penny back, including £245,000 belonging
Cuts to free school transport are to be made from next year but Bradford Council’s executive has pledged to look into ways of reducing the cost of a school bus pass to help those affected. The measures are intended to save £95,000 from next financial
Danny Potticary has vowed to win back the trust of Bulls supporters after coming on board as the club’s commercial director. The 59-year-old, a close friend and associate of new owner Marc Green, moved to Yorkshire 30 years ago and describes himself
Bradford has been named as a national blackspot for youth unemployment in a report calling on local authorities to play a bigger role in tackling the problem. According to The Work Foundation, the city’s 25 per cent youth unemployment rate puts
A brazen team of thieves wearing high-visibility jackets have stolen seating worth thousands of pounds from a heritage railway line in the district. Bosses at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway have now released still images taken from security
The conversion of a former cottage hospital in Bradford into family homes will give future residents the ‘wow factor’ when they first walk through the door, according to the head of a national housing body. David Orr, chief executive of the National
A 48-year-old father-of-three was trapped by an online paedophile investigator when he arranged to meet a 14-year-old child called “Little Laura” after grooming her on the internet, Bradford Crown Court heard. Donald Campbell, a Royal Mail computer
A man accused of posting racial comments on his Facebook site, following the tragic suicide of Bradford mother Sobia Yousef, is to fight the allegations against him. Food shop worker Daniel Johnson, 27, yesterday pleaded not guilty to two charges
