Owz that...Eighty-year-old Bill Robinson has proved you are never too old to be a star player by taking five wickets in a county cricket match. Bill claimed 5-20 in his eight-over spell for Yorkshire Terriers' Disabled side in their win at Shropshire
Bradford Park Avenue boss John Deacey has swooped to make Gainsborough Trinity striker Bradley Barrowclough his first signing of the closed season.Barrowclough joins seven of last season’s first-choice players who have already extended their stay
Please credit image to: Jakob Ebrey PhotographySam Bilham added a creditable sixth place overall in the hotly-contested Rally First category as he impressed at the Rainworth Skoda Forest Rally, the fifth round of the BTRDA National Rally Championship.The
Bosses at a Bradford garage named and shamed by the Government for failing to pay an employee the national minimum wage say they have paid the price - and more - for what they blamed on a simple book-keeping error.Alan King, 63, who runs Arthur Simpson
New Thackley boss Andy Patterson has announced five of the club’s six pre-season friendlies.Patterson has told his players to report back for training on Tuesday, June 24 and a little over two weeks later on Saturday, July 12 they will play their
THE old season may seem like only yesterday but planning at Guiseley for the coming one is well under way. Lions manager Mark Bower has got most of his recruitment done and work on the Nethermoor playing surface is in full swing. The pitch
It may not quite be up there with Hereford knocking Newcastle out of the FA Cup but Addingham’s victory over Rawdon in the Waddilove Cup certainly took the Aire-Wharfe League by surprise.Addingham have had a miserable start to the season, lying
Firefighters had to cut the roof from a Citroen car to get the driver out following a crash in Bradford. Two fire crews were called to the incident in Thornton Road, near the Cemetery Road junction shortly before 5pm today and found an occupant
Liam Plunkett has been backed to become England's version of Mitchell Johnson if he makes his return for England in the opening Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's this week. The 29-year-old Yorkshire seamer has been recalled to England's squad, seven
West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson will be in Bradford on Thursday for a road safety meeting at City Hall as part of a tour of the county to see the work being done to protect communities.The visit comes as he launches
West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson will be in Bradford on Thursday for a road safety meeting at City Hall as part of a tour of the county to see the work being done to protect communities. The visit comes as he launches
EQUESTRIAN:Bingley rider Charlotte Brear impressed at the Bramham Horse Trials – her first international event.She was the highest-placed amateur in 18th position on board Siren in the three-star event and climbed the most places from the show jumping
THE site of two care homes has been sold to a housing developer which has pledged £5 million to build 50 new homes and promised dozens of jobs.The sale, from Bradford Council to David Wilson Homes, has now been completed, but the housing company
A Bradford church will open its doors to show off 200 years of history at an exhibition. Cornerstone Methodist Church in Great Horton Road will display a variety of more than 200 photographs and other pieces of memorabilia from its past on Saturday. The
Farsley have completed their first signing of the closed season with the recruitment of Lewis Nightingale.The 23-year-old midfielder had a spell at Bradford Park Avenue but was signed by Farsley from Evo-Stik League Division One North rivals Mossley.Boss
RUGBY LEAGUE:Thornhill Trojans have been awarded £1,000 by Challenge Cup sponsors Tetley’s as part of their Pass It On campaign.The club won the prize by securing the most mentions on Facebook and Twitter during the initiative’s second
Antonio Kaufusi has opted not to extend his loan at Bradford and will now attempt to regain his place at Huddersfield. The prop only joined the Giants during the off-season on a two-year deal from London Broncos but recently found himself out of
Bradford's Tommy Hawthorn has been named in the Team Wales wrestling team for the Commonwealth Games. The 18-year-old, whose elder brother Brett competed at the 2010 Games in Delhi, will be joined in Glasgow by Craig Pilling, originally from Bolton
A man wearing a distinctive red hat stole fuel from a petrol station in Bradford, say police.The man (pictured) went to a filling station on Rooley Lane at about 10.25pm last Wednesday. He was in a Renault Megane.Anyone who recognises the man is asked
A team of cyclists, artists and farmers have come together to help mark the countdown to the start of the Grand Départ of the Tour de France by installing the latest in a series of field art installations. The cyclists, who are part of the Fields
COMMUTERS in Bradford have been urged to have their say over improvements in rail services across the north in a new survey. Routes from Northern and TransPennine (TPE) franchises across the region will benefit from extensive electrification and upgrades
Bradford karate star Emelye O'Brien continued her winning ways by winning gold in the cadet female kumite as Leeds Karate Academy enjoyed a fantastic weekend at the Northern Classic Open in Warrington.Not satisfied with one gold medal, O'Brien
A CAFE which had been accused of running an illegal shisha lounge has been granted permission to open late at night. But the licensing panel said they were "disappointed" that no-one from the firm turned up to the meeting where their application
Heaton Tennis Club are again running their Search For A Star competition.Children aged from four to 11 are invited to the club on Sunday, June 29 (10am-12.30pm) for a free morning’s tennis, with the potential to be offered a scholarship worth over
Bingley is to get a new nightclub after a licensing panel heard it could "inject a bit more life" into the town. Rory Procter was today given permission to open a nightclub in an empty unit in Chapel Lane. Mr Procter told the Bradford District
Stephen Darby is the new Bradford City captain - after penning a new three-year contract. The ultra-consistent right back, who played every game last season, will take over the armband after committing his long-term future to the club. Darby
Bingley-based The Bumble Bees RUFC have been awarded with the prestigious RFU President’s Award for their innovative mixed ability approach to the game and for using rugby as a vehicle for social change. RFU president Bob Reeves decided to reward
A 41-year-old man is on trial at Bradford Crown Court accused of raping two young girls and taking indecent pictures of one of them. Paul Wilkinson is alleged to have undressed the ten-year-old children and shown one of them a pornographic video
A video images expert told a murder trial jury today how he identified two vehicles alleged to have been used by the suspects. Matthew Cass examined CCTV footage capturing the movements of a black Mitsubishi 4X4 vehicle and a light Vauxhall Astra
Nathan Doyle's Bradford City career is officially over. The central midfielder made 127 total appearances in two spells at Valley Parade. But he finds himself surplus to requirements after Phil Parkinson snapped up Gary Liddle today to follow
Midfielder Gary Liddle this afternoon joined Bradford City. The former Notts County battler signed a one-year deal, with the option of a further season, to become Phil Parkinson's third summer capture. Liddle, who can play central defence as
A MISSING 13-year-old Bradford boy has been found fit and well in Nottingham, say police. Zia Ul-Mustafa had last been seen by friends at about 6.30pm on Saturday in the Great Horton Road area of Bradford. His disappearance was said to be out
A government inspector has upheld a decision to refuse plans for an illuminated sign at a pub. L&C Leisure appealed Bradford Council’s refusal of the sign at the Six Acres on Westgate Hill Street, Tong after planning officers had said the illuminated
Jack Leaning is hoping to be the latest Yorkshire player to give Jason Gillespie and Andrew Gale a selection headache during the next month. The 20-year-old batsman has benefited from the international absence of England pair Joe Root and Gary
A new book was launched at Headingley yesterday: 10 for 10; Hedley Verity and the story of cricket’s greatest bowling feat. The Wisden-published book, written by Chris Waters – a regular in the Yorkshire press box – tells the story of the legendary
The puppeteer who operates the head of Joey in the stage production of War Horse led a drama workshop for students at Ilkley Grammar School. Richard Whitehead explored exercises and techniques used in rehearsals for the show when he got together
Fifty Morrisons employees joined forces to cycle the equivalent of the first two stages of the Tour de France at the supermarket giant’s headquarters. The cyclathon – one of three being held by the company before June 12 – was held at Hilmore House
Kirklees Council’s leader, Councillor David Sheard, has announced a re-shuffle of his cabinet. Coun Cath Harris will be deputy leader, while Coun Peter O’Neill’s portfolio is changing from children’s services to communities and leisure. Joining
SIR – There’s lots of talk about the housing crisis today, of perennial shortages in both ‘affordable’ private or social kinds which is undoubtedly exacerbated by mass immigration, particularly from the EU which can neither be controlled nor
SIR – I felt sad to know that yet another dog has attacked children. People need to leave an adult with dog and children, not to leave them alone. Hopefully there’s a dog training class that all dog owners can attend to educate both owner and
SIR – During his tour of Canada, the Prince of Wales, in a private conversation with a member of the public, reportedly compared president Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler because of his actions in Ukraine. Many Britons shared the Prince’s concerns
SIR – I would like to express my thanks to the 1,037 people who voted for me as the UKIP candidate in Clayton & Fairweather Green. While our campaign secured 27 per cent of the vote, unfortunately, we didn’t win and I congratulate Sinead Engel
SIR – Perhaps Rob Higgie should have made it clear in his letter to the T&A, pleading for a UKIP candidate in Shipley at the General Election, that he is a Liberal Democrat activist and a keen supporter of the EU. His plea is, therefore, not
SIR – The letter from R G Jennings (T&A, June 4) once again reflects the feeling of negativity surrounding the Odeon and the overall feeling of negativity endemic in Bradford today. In my view, this is the biggest reason we always lag behind
SIR – ‘Those who live in glass houses ought not to throw stones’ is an old adage apparently forgotten by the Prince of Wales when comparing Russia’s action in reclaiming the Crimea from Ukraine to those of Adolf Hitler in World War Two. The irony
SIR – David Cameron clearly does not understand money. In 1971, I bought a small London maisonette near Hither Green station. I was 22-years-old. I saved a five per cent deposit and the building society lent me the rest, which was three times my
SIR – The Children’s Trust has celebrated Volunteers’ Week (June 1-7) and would like to thank and acknowledge the fantastic work of its volunteers throughout the UK. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Volunteers’ Week, which is somewhat fitting
SIR – Would the leader or the chief executive of Bradford Council explain why, at a time when the Council tells us that they are having to cut millions from front-line services, they sanctioned the building of a 120cm high wall above the level of the
25 years ago: Doctors in Bradford voted to reject a new Government deal linking GPs’ pay to the amount of patients on their books, claiming it would lead to a poorer health service for the district. 50 years ago: A mill chimney which had formed
25 years ago: Secret negotiations between Bradford Council, the Bradford Chamber of Commerce and the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority revealed that electric trains could be running into a new multi-million pound Forster Square station within
The importance of cancer prevention can never be overstated. That’s why the relatively low take-up rates for cervical screening in some parts of Bradford are such a cause for concern. Today’s report by the health think-tank Demos also points
The anti-social menace of young idiots blighting our roads on quad bikes and motorbikes has plagued our district for far too young. These idiotic boy racers cause fear and havoc to other motorists and have no regard for other people’s wellbeing
Residents fear they could be left living next to an eyesore after workmen pulled off the site of a partially-constructed house being built in controversial circumstances. People living in Sandringham Road, Clayton, say builders downed tools some
Police have denied that a former Bradford man who died in Malaysia was involved in a fight shortly before he went missing in the jungle, it has been reported. Gareth Huntley's body was found on Wednesday after he disappeared during a trek to a
The new Shelf Queen will be crowned at the Shelf Gala on Saturday, July 5. Megan Horner will be crowned and then open the 55th annual event as part of an action-packed day of activities at Shelf Hall Park. These include a procession of children
Bradford Bulls 10 Warrington Wolves 46 After a heavy Tetley’s Challenge Cup quarter-final exit, the Bulls can now focus on the small matter of Super League survival. Warrington ran in four tries in the final quarter of the match to underline
It was all aboard as a double deck bus paid a visit to a Bradford nursery as part of a scheme to learn more about a variety of jobs. Children at Kinderhaven Nurseries in Sticker Lane were given the chance to board the First bus which parked up
Francis Cummins admitted the Bulls made too many errors during yesterday’s thumping 46-10 defeat to Warrington in the Tetley’s Challenge Cup. The Wolves outscored Bradford by eight tries to two in front of 5,064 fans – the lowest quarter-final
British Transport Police officers are continuing to appeal for information after a train windscreen was shattered by an object thrown from a bridge in Bradford. The incident happened at about 9.40pm on Tuesday, May 27, as the 9.38pm service from
Heavy rain frustrated Yorkshire’s hopes of establishing a commanding first-innings lead on the second day of their County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Headingley. Only 9.3 overs were possible during the morning session after Yorkshire
Aaron Mclean is under orders to put down some roots in West Yorkshire to get himself in the best position for City next season. Phil Parkinson is confident that the former Premier League striker will kick on after finishing the last campaign with
A mystery correspondent is abusing a Freepost service in a bizarre vendetta against some councillors. Hundreds of pizza flyers, shop adverts and other junk mail has been piling up at the Bradford offices of the Liberal Democrats – all sent by one
Police in Bradford are actively investigating 140 cases of historic sex abuse, the Telegraph & Argus can reveal. And the detective in charge of the Bradford District Safeguarding Unit has vowed there is no hiding place for offenders, regardless
Women from ethnic minorities backgounds are at greater risk of developing cervical cancer, according to a report published today. Findings in the study by health think-tank Demos revealed 23 per cent of black, minority ethnic women admitted they
Protesters against controversial plans for up to 440 homes on a green field site near Bingley say they need more time to consider an updated report on the scheme after Bradford Council sent out letters to say the deadline to make views was fast looming
Research doctor Chris Sutton is swapping his white coat for a wetsuit as he takes the plunge once again for the Telegraph & Argus Bradford Crocus Cancer Appeal. Dr Sutton who works at the Institute of Cancer Therapeutics at the University of
Yorkshiremen have been urged to fire up the barbecue to raise awareness of male cancers. As part of men’s health week, held from today until Sunday, male cancer charity Orchid’s annual Big BBQ encourages people across the UK to step up to the grill
Firefighters were called to an old cotton mill in Keighley after a fire, thought to have been started by someone sleeping rough. Crews from Keighley were called to the derelict building, in Gresley Road, at 10.20pm on Saturday, after smoke was
A growing invisible army are caring for increasing numbers of older, ill or disabled loved ones. But research published today to mark Carers Week 2014 reveals worrying public ignorance of the rising call on families to provide unpaid care.
Masked raiders shoved staff aside as they grabbed armfuls of expensive designer clothes from a Bradford city centre shop. The robbers, clad in balaclava masks and dark clothing, burst into the Infinities fashion shop, in Hustlergate, and began
The weather brightened considerably yesterday as crowds lined the streets for the 138th annual Keighley Gala. The event, which raises money for a number of charities, started with the crowning of the gala queen, Charlotte Lily Carter, in Town Hall
