Nick Cockcroft leads Ilkley into their first season in the Aire-Wharfe League top flight for 20 years, welcoming the challenges presented by a step up in class and a new scoring system that could change the way captains approach matches. There
Bradford Council still plans to make a decision on the future of the former Odeon building by November, even though one group hoping to turn it into a music venue says it will “struggle” to meet that deadline. Bradford One – one of two groups shortlisted
Guiseley boss Mark Bower admits that victory at home to Colwyn Bay on Saturday won’t come easy. The Lions clawed their way back into the Conference North play-off places with a 2-0 win over Harrogate Town. That gave them a three-point cushion
Bradford Park Avenue will jump into the top ten of the Conference North on Saturday if they win at Barrow and neighbours Guiseley do them a favour at home to Colwyn Bay. Victory would see Avenue leapfrog their hosts and they would also climb above
Thackley’s final home game of the season against Pickering Town on Saturday will be preceded by a seven-a-side tournament between squads representing Bradford Disability Football Club and Bolton Wanderers Disability Club. Prior to the kick-off
Campion’s hopes of finishing runners-up spot in the West Riding County Amateur League Premier Division were all but ended after Bay Athletic moved second with a 2-1 home win over Lepton Highlanders. The Bradford side bid to end leaders Ovenden
Up to 300 construction jobs will be created in this year when work starts on Keighley’s £120 million clean-energy complex. It has been confirmed that building of the state-of-the-art development, on a derelict gas works site at Marley, will begin
Food inspectors in the Bradford area are ahead of the game on lamb curry takeaway fraud. Testing was stepped up in the wake of last year's horse-meat scandal – meaning other problems such as meat substitution were also flagged up. And following
Leeds boss Brian McDermott would love to see Ross McCormack join an elite group of strikers and reach the 30-goal mark this season. With four games to go, including Saturday's trip to neighbours Barnsley, the Scottish international is on 28, with
10:09pm Bradford Bulls 6, Leeds Rhinos 46 England winger Ryan Hall grabbed a hat-trick and Rob Burrow marked his 400th appearance with a try as Leeds cantered to a 46-6 derby victory over the struggling Bulls. The hosts
Police are hunting a man following a “thuggish and cowardly” burglary in which a 62-year-old woman was punched. The attack happened at the woman’s home on Rawdon Road, between Rawdon and Horsforth, on Wednesday, April 9. A man broke in to the
Police smashed a car windscreen and sprayed the driver with CS gas after he rammed a patrol vehicle and threatened to knock down an officer pursuing him on foot. Mark Norman, 47, hit a disabled man’s parked car during a late-night chase on January
The deadline for registering to vote in next month’s Bradford Council elections, is Tuesday, May 6. To ensure your name is on the register, log on to bradford.gov.uk to download a form,
Bradford Dudley Hill will be looking to in-form scrum half Ryan Dickinson to spearhead their National Conference Division Two challenge at Castleford Panthers on Saturday. Dickinson has led most of his opposite numbers a merry dance this term with
Residents in an area of Keighley have taken part in a community clean-up and cleared up a snicket and surrounding pathways. Locals on Nashville Terrace, Braithwaite, carried out the work and now want to be involved in environmental initiatives
Choirs, dance troupes, drama clubs and other artistic groups are being offered the opportunity to show off their skills. The Leisure Exchange in Bradford is inviting community groups to perform as part of its programme of free entertainment for
Bradford College has won a Cycle Challenge which pitted staff and students from universities and colleges in Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield to cycle as many miles as possible in a month. More than 100 staff and students cycled 2,578 journeys
Plans for a stone cutting shed at Branshaw Quarry on the western edge of Keighley will be debated by councillors next week The proposals are to be considered by members of Bradford Council’s regulatory and appeals committee. Council officers have
A man has been arrested after a six-year-old boy was savaged by a dog. The youngster suffered foot injuries when he was attacked in Leeds Road, Bradford Moor, on Tuesday. He was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary for treatment but police said
Police are appealing for help in finding a burglar who stole cash and a large amount of alcohol and cigarettes from a Gomersal convenience store. The burglary happened earlier this month on Spen Lane. The burglar broke into the property through
Haworth historian Steven Wood has turned from photographs to maps for his latest book. He has gathered almost 100 old maps revealing various aspects of the Haworth, Oxenhope and Stanbury areas. The paperback follows Steven’s two previous books
A “professional drug dealer” is behind bars awaiting a lengthy jail sentence after a jury convicted him yesterday afternoon of eight offences involving selling Class A drugs on the streets of Bradford. Shah Anwar, 43, worked on the “Junior Line
A teacher at a Mirfield primary school has been charged with sexual offences against children. Parents of pupils at Battyeford CE Primary were informed of the charges in a letter from the headteacher. It said that the male member of staff had
A man who was airlifted to hospital after breaking his leg has launched a week of events in Skipton to raise money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Brian Preston, district chairman of the Oddfellows Society, was airlifted to Airedale Hospital after
Vulnerable and underprivileged children across Bradford district were given some Easter cheer thanks to the efforts of pupils at Oxenhope Primary School. The youngsters collected 128 Easter eggs earlier this month as part of the Junior Chamber
Cougars player-coach Paul March admits “it doesn’t get much tougher” than a trip to Featherstone but is backing his men to produce the goods in Good Friday’s showdown (7.45pm). Rovers have emerged as one of the best teams outside of Super League
SIR – According to Rick Jones (Letters, April 14) “the people have spoken”. What people? It is true that Nigel Farage and others in UKIP make a noise, but so do barking dogs. Personally, I am fed up with this “farage” of U-kippery with all
SIR – It is a great pity that the trees get in the way in Saltaire because when it comes to all things Saltaire I admit Roger Clarke knows a lot more than I do. I see now that my view was only a limited artistic one. Iain Morris, Caroline Street
SIR – Meningitis Research Foundation is marking its 25th anniversary in May 2014 with a 140km walk across the Pennines connecting two landmark buildings in the history of meningitis and septicaemia research. The walk begins at Sheffield University
SIR – What a deliciously absurd letter from Brian Holmans (T&A, April 14). The answer to all his questions is ‘No’. I can’t. The option was taken away from me to prefer imperial measure by an unelected dictatorship. When and where did our elected
SIR – We all know that if something sounds too good to be true it probably is. Well the EU decision to cut mobile phone charges abroad is just that. It sounds all well and dandy to have cheaper roaming charges when you are sunning yourself abroad
SIR – A recent announcement by food banks agency the Trussell Trust that its distribution of food parcels has increased in the last year from 317,000 to 913,000, has received a not totally unexpected response from a government source. The Trussell
It’s fantastic – I tell everyone I have my own health spa and gymnasium.” Irene Vidler speaks passionately about her allotment in Northcliffe Park, Shipley, which she has tended for years. It was her husband Jim who originally signed up for
While the figure of 85.28 per cent of primary school children being allocated their first choice is only slightly below the national average of 87 per cent, that will be of scant consolation to the parents who have been unsuccessful. Almost 2,000
Work on a new £1 million heat treatment centre at a metals testing company is nearing completion. The 5,000 sq ft purpose-built site in South Street will enable Keighley Laboratories to compete with operators across Europe and handle larger components
Talent scouts will again be out and about in the city centre on Saturday on the look-out for Bradford’s most photogenic faces. During their previous visit to the city on April 5, 134 people were scouted for this year’s Bradford Modelsearch competition
A 28-year-old man who fractured a man’s eye socket during a brawl will be sentenced at Bradford Crown Court on May 7. Luke Thompson, 28, of Elm Grove, Keighley, was originally charged with causing Anthony Stewart grievous bodily harm with intent
Bradford College has won a Cycle Challenge which pitted staff and students from universities and colleges in Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield to cycle as many miles as possible in a month. More than 100 staff and students cycled 2,578 journeys
A trader and his firm have been ordered to pay more than £5,000 for food and drink offences – including food being a total of 800 days out of date. Esmaeil Rajabie, who runs Shirazi Cash & Carry in Whetley Lane, Bradford, must pay £2,638 –
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: Andris Laurinovs, aged 45, of Badsworth Court, Clayton; harassment, £135 fine, £100 compensation, £85 costs. Peter Redmond, aged 46, of Ferncliffe Road, Bingley; resisting a police
Doctors are urging patients to stay healthy over the Easter holiday – by getting prepared. Patients across Bradford and Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven are being advised to stock up on vital medicines to make sure they do not run out of repeat
Two sisters are fundraising to compete in an ice skating event in Iceland for competitors with impairments. Hannah and Jenny Lee need £1,900 to take part in next month’s contest and so far have pulled in more than £800 through various activities
Leading members of Bradford’s legal profession and judiciary have rallied behind beleaguered former Bradford charity boss Anjum Tahirkheli. Messages of support have poured in for the 46-year-old mum-of-four since the Telegraph & Argus last
A 35-year-old woman has pleaded not guilty to murdering her partner and will stand trial at Bradford Crown Court on July 7. Alexia Heckles publicly denied murdering father-of-three Scott Dunne, 41, at a case management hearing yesterday. Mr
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s will be invited to a public meeting to explain its plans for the former Bradford & Bingley hadquarters in Bingley. Shipley MP Philip Davies and Bradford Council leader Councillor David Green will write to the company
After more than 50 years, firefighting history was brought vividly to life as former Bradford crew colleagues were reunited. And the catalyst for the poignant get-together was the discovery of an old brass mobilising control panel from Nelson Street
Plans by Shipley College to build a £1.9 million building in Saltaire have come under fire from critics as far apart as English Heritage and an architect in Pittsburgh, US. The proposed two-storey building would replace greenhouses beside Exhibition
Major plans for a tower block of student flats behind the Alhambra Theatre and Odeon building have been refused by planners because they would “detract from the character and appearance” of the area. The 16-storey building was first proposed last
Soul was an important addition when it was added to the Kia stable in 2008. It showed that the company had a sense of style and amusement. Soul was a successful car but importantly it showed the world that Kia was about more than just cost-sensitive
A semi-detached house in Baildon could become a physiotherapy studio if plans submitted to Bradford Council are approved. Physiotherapist Ben Pollard has applied for a change of use at 3 The Grove so he can move his business, currently based on
City are optimistic about seeing James Hanson again in the final fortnight of their League One campaign. The targetman has been dogged by a build-up of inflammation in his groin and lower back. He has been pulled out of the firing line for
A teaching assistant has been sacked by a Bradford secondary school where he sexually abused four boys. Darren Thornton, 31, of Alban Street, East Bowling, admitted eight charges of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and three counts
Bradford College has named its new chief executive, who has years of experience running colleges under his belt. Anthony Bravo, principal of Basingstoke College, is the new CEO of Bradford College Group and brings nearly 30 years of leadership
Performance. Power. Style. And it’s all wrapped up in a sensible saloon. That’s Audi for you. Bristling with technology and look-at-me style, but the S3 is at its heart a sensible motor. You quickly forget that it’s a supercar in everyday clothes
Monster trucks, motorbikes, and BMX bikes will be given gruelling workouts at the Extreme Stunt Show, coming to Silsden next month. The show will include a ‘battle’ between trucks Extreme and Lil’ Devil, competing for the title of best car-crushing
Can Gary Jones hang on to his title as the Telegraph & Argus/JCT600 City player of the year? Or will the likes of Stephen Darby, Andrew Davies or James Hanson take the crown? It’s down to YOU, the fans, to decide who will win the coveted
Jamie Foster believes tonight’s visit of arch-rivals Leeds is the perfect opportunity to stop the rot and send out a message to the rest of Super League. The Rhinos are overwhelming favourites to take the derby honours against a Bradford side who
An animal cruelty case was adjourned by magistrates yesterday because the 62-year-old defendant turned up at court in a bra and hotpants. Eileen Colman, of St Mary’s Crescent, Wyke, was deemed to be inappropriately dressed by staff at Bradford
A scooter yob caught on camera pulling wheelies on a road beside a children’s playground now faces his bike being crushed or a hefty bill. Baildon Town Councillor Ian Lyons was working at home when he heard high-revving scooters screaming up and
A Saltaire-based company has opened its doors to inspire the future generation of architects. Rance Booth Smith Arcitects invited pupils at Grange Technology College, Beckfoot School and Tong High School to learn how the design process works and
More than a third of drivers across the Bradford district are putting their lives at risk by not having regular eye tests, according to a new survey. Results from the study, conducted by Sight Care, found that 36 per cent of drivers felt their
Organisers of a regular social gathering for older people are keen to highlight activities and services on offer, following a drop in the number of people attending. Open House Ilkley takes place in the nostalgic settings of the Winter Garden,
As Brett Kearney makes his 100th appearance for the Bulls tonight, he can reflect on a tumultuous four-and-half-year spell at the club. Since arriving from Cronulla Sharks ahead of the 2010 campaign, he has twice experienced Bradford going into
A vulnerable pensioner was forced to hand over hundreds of pounds after a “heartless” intruder threatened to stab him in his bed. The 71-year-old victim, who has health and mobility difficulties, was asleep when the robber broke into his house,
Regional and European treats will be showcased as part of a Food and Drink Festival in Bingley this Easter weekend. The town square will be taken over by a food and drinks market with cookery demonstrations from Jamie’s Ministry of Food, which
Hundreds of Easter eggs have been presented to the Bradford Soup Run by Morrisons supermarket. The eggs will be distributed to homeless people over the weekend. Dominic McCormack, a volunteer with the Bradford Soup Run, said: “The eggs will
Disgraced former Co-op Bank boss and Bradford Methodist minister Paul Flowers has been charged with possession of drugs including cocaine and crystal meth. Flowers, 63, was arrested by West Yorkshire Police officers in the Liverpool area last year
History will be made on Easter Sunday when the first new diocese in the Church of England for 85 years – the Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales – comes into being, with the Bishop of Bradford at the helm. The Right Reverend Nick Baines has
Eccleshill United won their rearranged game against Selby Town last night at a canter with two goals in each half. First-half strikes from Adam McCabe and Doug Stevenson were added to by Tyson Newall and Ishmeal Mills after the break as the Eagles
The boss of a furniture company which was the focus of a national television programme has appeared in court, charged with the murder of his estranged wife. Pauline Butler, 61, was found dead of stab wounds on Monday morning at a modern terraced
Nearly 1,200 children in the Bradford district have been told they will not be going to their first-choice primary school in September. More than 8,100 families were informed if their school applications were successful yesterday with 1,196 children
Doctors at Bradford Royal Infirmary are pioneering a new ulcer treatment which could help patients avoid open surgery and long hospital stays. Bradford Teaching Hospitals is the first site in the UK to trial the Hemospray, a powder which controls
A teenager’s online petition to save a Bradford medical centre from an uncertain future has attracted more than 1,000 names in a matter of days. James Slater, 15, who lives near Eccleshill Treatment Centre, started the petition after reading in
Silsden lost 1-0 at home to Ashton Athletic in the North West Counties Premier Division last night. They defended well in the first half and created two good chances early in the second half but were hit by a sucker punch when Ben Kay scored the
