CLECKHEATON member Megan Lockett's competitive edge helped her claim the Welsh Girls Matchplay Championship at Wenvoe Castle. The 17-year-old has not hit top form in strokeplay events this season as she gets used to swing changes which she has
Adil Rashid took four wickets to continue his fine run of form today but an inexperienced Yorkshire side slipped to a 26-run one-day friendly defeat against Sri Lanka A at Headingley. The Bradfordian leg-spinner returned 4-57 from ten overs as
WYKE Amateur Rugby League Club marked the official opening of their new changing rooms with a junior tournament.The newly-installed facilities at Wyke Recreation Ground make a refreshing change to the World War Two air raid shelter players had been changing
BRIAN McDermott believes he and Jimmy Lowes are two of a kind as the rival coaches prepare to cross swords at Headingley. Not only did they both enjoy legendary status as team-mates at Bradford, they have taken their uncompromising approach into
Bulls player Sam Wood is one of three players at the centre of an RFL investigation regarding dual registration eligibility. Wood played his third game for Dewsbury Rams last Sunday against Barrow Raiders. Under the current rules, Championship
GREEN Lane can boost their Aire-Wharfe League promotion hopes massively with a win this weekend but face a formidable task at Division Two leaders Follifoot, who have only been beaten once this season.Last week's victory over second-placed North Leeds
The latest Bradford Means Business networking event, held in partnership with the Telegraph and Argus and Yorkshire Enterprise Network, will celebrate Yorkshire Day tomorrow. The event will take place at Forster's Bistro and Deli in City Park,
WASHBURN VALLEY The heaviest fish caught during the week was a 4lb 6oz rainbow trout by Alan Thompson using stick fly. Fewston: It is hard fishing when the sun is so strong, with most trout taking to deep water. Swinsty: Perch seem to enjoy
A BRADFORD man is flying high after being selected to join the Red Arrows next year. Flight Lieutenant Thomas Bould, 32, will form part of next season's elite nine-strong team for the Royal Air Force's aerobatic team. He will stay in his role
Wyke Wanderers have withdrawn from the Bradford Sunday Alliance League. Clubs should be aware that all Premier Division matches scheduled against them during August and September are cancelled.
BEN Cox's goal was the Silsden Development team's only reply as they lost 4-1 at Rolls Royce in a pre-season friendly. Thackley Reserves drew 0-0 at home to Steeton, while Brighouse Town Reserves finished 2-2 at Bay Athletic. Silsden host Thackley
POLICE want to speak to a man in connection with the theft of alcohol from a shop in Bradford. Two bottles of Jack Daniel's whiskey and a bottle of Grey Goose vodka were taken from a store on Town End Road, Clayton. It happened on July 18 at
BRADFORD EVENING LEAGUE – Division One: Thornton 164-6 (J Hutchinson 52no, S Richardson 49no, B Harris 32), Bingley Congs 97-7 (H Greenwald 35no, G Cook 28); Smart Moves 131-6 (M Qadir 44), Denholme 132-1 (R Waer 47, G Marshall 51no); Salem Athletic
GEORGE Galloway's former parliamentary secretary has sentenced to a 12-month conditional discharge for encouraging her police detective inspector husband to obtain emails without consent.Aisha Ali-Khan, 34, had already pleaded guilty to encouraging
A BRADFORD man has been handed a suspended prison sentence after causing unnecessary suffering to a pregnant horse that died of an infected neck wound. Paul Pratt, of Park Crescent, Peel Park, admitted failing to treat the wound, which was caused
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley Magistrates: The following have been dealt with for failure to give identity of driver following offence: Jeffrey McKreith, aged 50, of Wrose Grove, Wrose. Islam Soyful, aged 36, of Southmere
Developers of a new £29 million Cycle Superhighway between Bradford and Leeds have been accused of taking a "cavalier attitude" to the concerns of residents and businesses affected by the scheme.Councillor Andrew Carter, who represents
SIR – In response to Mr Spence’s letter (T&A ,July 22) re Miller Homes and their offer to commute S106 money in respect of affordable homes and education contributions towards the junction works at Greengates. Mr Spence feels that money for
SIR – As a lifelong Bradfordian I write with a heavy heart and sadness that it’s a city that I can no longer be proud of. George Galloway along with Bradford Council flying the Palestinian flag has finally broke my love for my once fair city.
SIR – I was pleased to see Robin Johnson( Letters, July 21) had a good word for the Lib-Dems in his area. He did miss out a very good councillor in Geoff Reid (pictured), who is always around Fagley. I have lived in the area for over 40 years and
SIR –July 18 marked Nelson Mandela Day and, on behalf of The British Polio Fellowship, I would like to express my thanks to the late Nelson Mandela for the work he did to help “Kick Polio Out of Africa”. In 1996 polio was rife in Africa. Political
SIR – Thank you to Rhys Thomas and his article relating to the availability of a new DVD (T&A, July 24), ensuring some speedway tracks – though closed – will not be forgotten. The biggest sadness being Bradford was included. Not every venue
SIR – The closure of one lane of Otley Road near Dockfield Road due to essential gas main replacements is causing misery for motorists travelling from Baildon and further afield towards Shipley and beyond. Even during off-peak times Otley Road
SIR – Re the letter (T&A, July 21) headed “Need I say more?” extolling the virtues of the Liberal Democrats is commendable but somewhat misguided. After next year’s General Election, it is likely they will be consigned to history and recorded
SIR – With regard to the £3.50 weekly charge for the ‘Safe & Sound’ alarm pendants soon to be investigated. I can well understand the need for a charge of some kind but feel that over £152 a year is exorbitant. Has someone in the department
SIR – The travellers camped at Low Moor departed on Monday, July 14. Publicity was given to the mess and desecration they left behind. These people are society’s drop-outs and it is law-abiding citizens who are penalised. The council tax could
SIR – Most people have heard of the Glorious Twelfth – the day in August when the four-month-long grouse shooting season starts on Britain’s moorlands. But they know little else about a ‘sport’ that is staged and undertaken by some of the wealthiest
SIR – At an age when most people put their feet up our indefatigable Queen continues to diligently serve the nation as she has done for over 60 years. However, in his latest missive (T&A, July 23) David Hornsby gives the impression that the
SIR – It appears that Bradford MP David Ward has put his foot in it again with his comments re the Israel-Palestine conflict in Gaza. Obviously, he is attempting to appease the Muslim portion of his constituents. He will need their support if he
SIR – On behalf of all of us at South Square, Thornton, I would like to express both our sadness at Valerie Binney’s death after a long illness and our gratitude for the many ways in which she supported South Square during the years in which she was
SIR – As someone who used to shop regularly in Bradford city centre because their was a handy stop for the Wool Exchange on the No 670 Leeds/Bradford bus route near my home, I was shocked to read in the T&A of problems caused by daytime ‘drunks
THE right to roam, the right to free access to the countryside, the right to traverse pathways and routes that have been used by ordinary people for countless generations is one of the great freedoms of our society. Alongside freedom of speech
COMMUNITY spirit is alive and well among a group of young people in Bradford, who are spending the summer involved in various projects, from washing cars to creating a community garden.They are part of the National Citizen Service (NCS), a scheme set
From the T&A... 25 years ago: The National Museum of Photography, Film and Television in Bradford announced it was to go seven days a week and open on Mondays for the first time, with three Imax films shown every Monday in July and August during
BRITISH Transport Police is trying to identify this man, wanted in connection with an assault at the Bradford Interchange. Officers have released CCTV images of the suspect who hit a passenger. The victim, a 38-year-old man from Shipley, was
IT could be another historic year for the city of Bradford when it comes to the Curry Capital of Britain crown. 2013 saw Bradford become the first city to clinch the coveted title for a third year in a row. That win also meant Bradford had equalled
A FUNDRAISING car boot sale will be held at In Communities, Victoria Street, Shipley, on Sunday between 6am and 1pm. All proceeds will go to the Homeless International Nepal Community Challenge. Pitches on site are £8 per car, £10 for a car
COMMUNITY groups have been urged to apply for a slice of a Bradford Council kitty. Groups from Shipley, Baildon, Wharfedale, Windhill and Wrose, Bingley and Bingley Rural are eligible to apply for community chest grants of up to £500 each. For more
I HAVE written before about the leaky, draughty, carbon dioxide generating, money gobbling, unhealthy houses that are typical in the UK and rarely found elsewhere in northern Europe. I was really looking forward to 2016 when all our new houses would
A HOTEL chef accused of raping a young mother he picked up at a Bradford nightclub took her photo without permission while they were having sex, a jury heard.Daniel Mayo said the 20-year-old woman seemed drunk earlier that night but she "came on
BRADFORD'S Breath Easy group has been handed hundreds of pounds to keep up its good work - thanks to marathon efforts from a team of physiotherapists and health workers from Bradford Royal Infirmary.The Breath Easy group, that meets on the first Tuesday
RESIDENTS fear that a second wind turbine could be built near one of the district's beauty spots. They believe the new turbine, twice as big as the first, will be visible from popular Keighley Tarn. They have enlisted the help of ward councillor
A WOMAN has been banned from keeping animals for five years after two dead anorexic corn snakes were found in her home. The reptiles had not eaten for four months when they were discovered by a landlord at a property in Low Moor, Bradford and Keighley
JAMIE Peacock is almost misty-eyed as he looks backs at his involvement in Leeds-Bradford derbies during a glorious career which has seen him win a record eight Grand Finals. The first three of those successes came in the red, amber and black of
THE leader of Calderdale Council was ousted last night after a vote of no confidence was passed amid claims that his Labour administration had failed to work with the other parties on the authority. Councillor Tim Swift, who has led the Council
BRADFORD Bulls' Odsal stadium will be transformed into a profitable business which will support successful rugby as a 'by-product', chairman Marc Green has announced. He believes it is necessary to "sweat the assets" which exist at Odsal and then
The former parliamentary secretary of Bradford West MP George Galloway and her husband, a former police officer, are expected to be sentenced today for data protection and misconduct charges. Aisha Ali-Khan, who worked with the Respect MP, pleaded
TWO cars were damaged in arson attacks on the same street in Bradford overnight.Fire crews from Odsal station were called to Round Street, West Bowling, at 9.20pm last night and 1.30am this morning.The cars targeted were a Toyota Yaris and a Mercedes.
SHIPLEY member Lynda Ireland followed in her daughter Natalie’s footsteps by winning the Bradford Ladies Championship. She beat Bingley’s Jayne Helliwell 3&2 in the final at Northcliffe to clinch the title for the first time. It was a family
A MAN suffered smoke inhalation as his flat was destroyed by fire in the Brighouse area last night. Flames and smoke poured from the ground-floor property at the height of the blaze on Burnsall Road, Rastrick . Fire crews from Brighouse and
YORKSHIRE captain Darryl Berry was pleasantly surprised by his Bradford Open win at Bingley St Ives but wants to see more local youngsters making their mark. The 35-year-old former professional clinched the title for the second time - 11 years
TOM Olbison and Adam Sidlow last night spoke of their delight after it was revealed they have agreed new deals to stay with the Bulls. Homegrown second-rower Olbison, who has progressed through the ranks at Odsal, has penned a two-year deal, while
TOWNS and villages to the north of Bradford have some of the highest rates of patients suffering from dementia in the country, new figures have revealed. As of April this year, 1,365 patients registered at the 17 GP practices within the Airedale
FARSLEY suffered a 4-3 defeat at Garforth Town in last night’s pre-season friendly. Manager Neil Parsley made several changes to the line-up after taking the same squad to Hemsworth on Monday. The home side took the lead but Farsley hit back
PHIL Parkinson insists that any trialists offered deals by City will be more than just makeweights. The Bantams boss will use today's monthly board meeting to stress the need for greater numbers in his slimline squad. Parkinson has been assessing
STEVE Mallory has returned to Bradford Park Avenue in the middle of a busy week for the Conference North club.The defender made 15 appearances and scored three crucial goals in his first spell before leaving after being tempted away by rivals Harrogate
A HISTORIC footpath forcibly reopened by Bradford Council was blocked again within two days. Campaigners were shocked to discover a gate at the entrance to the Keighley path had been re-locked. Council officers had this month removed locks,
A former executive of a Bradford community organisation, which received tens of millions of Government funding, has appeared in court on charges of defrauding the body of a "substantial" amount of money. Zubare Khan, 35, who was the deputy chief
A PAEDOPHILE has been jailed for 19 years for using two young girls as "sexual playthings" and directing them to pose for indecent photographs.Paul Wilkinson, 41, of Broadstone Way, Holme Wood, Bradford, raped a ten-year-old girl, attempted
AMBITIOUS plans have been revealed for a £7 million new primary school in Silsden to cope with a surge in demand.The existing two schools in the area should be merged on to a new site to cater for a massive increase in numbers to avoid an educational
IN the foyer of Bradford's Alhambra theatre hangs a plaque in memory of Francis Laidler, who founded the theatre in 1914. Unveiled by his widow in 1956, the year after his death, it reads 'A Tribute to the King of Pantomime, Francis Laidler, a
A CAMPAIGN calling for more powers to be devolved to the region is to begin on Yorkshire Day tomorrow. New political party Yorkshire First and pressure group The Yorkshire Devolution Movement are teaming up for the initiative, called 'The pledge
MAGISTRATES have fined a takeaway boss £525 after he pleaded guilty to 12 food hygiene offences. Wasim Raja, who runs Pizza Xpress & Balti in Paley Road, Holme Wood, blamed his inability to read and write English on not being able to educate
