FARSLEY climbed back up to third in the Evo-Stik League Division One North table as they toppled second-placed Droylsden with a 2-0 away victory. It was a superb performance by Neil Parsley's men and a deserved win, with Aiden Savory on target
LEEDS owner Massimo Cellino has confirmed former Slovenia international and "very cool guy" Darko Milanic will become the club's new head coach. Milanic, 46, quit as head coach of Austrian side Sturm Graz on Sunday and, as expected, headed to Elland
OFFICIALS are bracing themselves for complaints of historic sex abuse in Bradford from both the victims and care workers who had suspicions at the time which were never pursued.Bradford Council has so far had a "handful" of people come forwards
GUILHERME Reis netted a hat-trick for Eccleshill Leeds in the Lancashire League – but ended up on the losing side as they went down 4-3 at home to Ossett Albion Reserves. Leaders Brighouse Town Reserves led 3-1 at half-time at Thackley Reserves
HIT musical Jersey Boys, American classic A View from the Bridge and a contemporary circus are among the productions coming to Bradford's Alhambra Theatre next year. Set in 1950s New York and crackling with raw emotion, Arthur Miller play A View
SUTTON, chasing the Division Two title, must have been fearing the worst when their game at Wilsden was the only one in the Mewies Solicitors Craven League not to be completed. The point they gained seemed unlikely to take them ahead of fellow
THE LARGEST social housing provider in the Bradford district hired celebrity gardening expert Jim Buttress to pass on some tips with a talk ahead of its annual Star Awards. The annual awards, run by Icommunities, recognise the efforts put in by
ALEX Lees dedicated his county cap to his late father Simon after describing the presentation as his proudest ever moment. The Yorkshire opener received a warm hand from his team-mates and a 3,000-strong Headingley crowd before hitting a polished
INGROW St John's have claimed their first Division One title in the Mewies Solicitors Craven League.They guaranteed finishing ahead of defending champions Oakworth by defeating already-relegated Cowling by 36 runs at the Coliseum in a high-scoring
FORMER Pudsey Congs and Bowling Old Lane all-rounder James Middlebrook has been released by Northamptonshire. Relegated Northants had already confirmed that former captain Andrew Hall and Matt Spriegel will be leaving at the end of the season,
Running log THERE were highly-competitive battles to fill the top 25 spots for the nationals at Sutton Park next month in the NORTHERN ROAD RELAYS at Birchwood, near Warrington. Stockport Harriers held off Leeds City in both the men's and women's
A 39-YEAR-OLD Shipley woman has pleaded guilty to stealing cash from two charity collection boxes. Donna Hardy was jailed for 12 weeks, suspended for 12 months, by Bradford and Keighley magistrates after she admitted two counts of theft. In
Police have released e-fit images of two men wanted for questioning in connection with a burglary at a Kwik Fit garage in Huddersfield Road, Birstall.The offence happened between 6pm and 9pm on September 14, when suspects forced entry into the reception
DOUBLE yellow lines painted in Haworth’s famous Main Street have left villagers bemused.The lines are so wonky they’ve been branded “a bit silly” by one senior councillor.Haworth, Cross Roads and Stanbury Parish Council chairman
BRADFORD-based Yorkshire Water has been told to offer cheaper bills to poorer families – or risk losing its licence Labour unveiled plans to hand the water watchdog power to strip companies of their licences if they fail to help customers who are
Odsal Sedbergh 12, Dewsbury Moor 40 ODSAL Sedbergh's Pennine League campaign got off to a disappointing start, although they were facing difficult opponents. Birkenshaw unexpectedly withdrew from the scheduled Championship One Division derby
WEST Bowling got off to a flying start in the Pennine League as they comfortably saw off the challenge of King Cross 44-16 in the Championship Division.With an average age of just 22, Bowling played beyond their years in a display that coach Glenn Barraclough
OPTICIANS staff will be focussing on raising money for charity this weekend with a 20-mile walk.Specsavers workers from branches in Darley Street in Bradford, Girlington, Otley and Ilkley will be donning their walking boots for a relay between the four
A BOY, 15, raped a 13-year-old girl after pulling her into an alleyway in Bradford city centre, a jury has heard.Bradford Crown Court was today told the child and her friend drank alcohol in a car park after both had lied about sleeping over at each other
A RECENTLY installed piece of street art near Bradford Cathedral has been vandalised with graffiti. The striking image of biblical hero Samson was installed in an archway on Church Bank in Little Germany last month by a Banksy-style artist known only
SOMERSET moved ahead on day one of their LV= County Championship Division One clash at Headingley, with Yorkshire losing five wickets during the afternoon to slip to 206-8 after 64 overs. Alex Lees completed an eye-catching 83, but he was one of
A 24-YEAR-OLD man on trial accused of raping a teenager in his car told a jury she was determined to have sex with him. Aadil Mahboob said the 17-year-old was "all over him" that night. "I thought it was a joke but she was adamant that she
SCHOOLS are being encouraged to get solar panels fitted to slash their energy bills.The move could save the district's schools up to £5 million over the next 15 years.But Bradford Council is warning them not to turn to private companies to fit
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THREE girls who saved a Bradford cricket club from potential damage as a grass fire threatened to spread out of control have been commended for their quick thinking and bravery. Chiefs at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were so impressed
AN “intelligent and devious” fraudster made nearly £600,000 from her criminality, Bradford Crown Court heard yesterday. The Recorder of Bradford, Judge Roger Thomas QC, made a confiscation order in the sum of £582,177 against convicted money launderer
TWO young children have helped a Bradford charity raise nearly £5,000 for its work with homeless people. Despite being aged only six and eight, Zakariya and Mariya Faisal, walked 20 miles along the towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in support
ONE of British football's most powerful figures will kick off a new series of lectures at the University of Bradford next week.Greg Dyke, FA chairman, former Director General of the BBC and chairman of the British Film Institute will speak of his
A BRADFORD man attacked by two dogs said he is now recovering from his ordeal, and has had what he hopes is the last of his operations.Lee Flatt, 35 was rushed to hospital after being attacked by two American pit bulls in Buttershaw Drive on September
THE former site of Oxenhope's public toilets will be turned into a garden if a new planning application is successful.The change of use proposals have been submitted to Bradford Council planners for the site next to 14 Lowertown, near the junction
A KEIGHLEY gym raised nearly £300 to help a young Keighley boy who is battling an aggressive form of cancer.People who attend Frank's Gym, in Devonshire Street, raised the cash by taking part in a series of sponsored physical challenges at the
THE owners of the old Bradford & Bingley building society headquarters in Bingley have revealed at last that work will start next month on demolishing the building, but the process will be slowed down by the discovery of a “great deal” of asbestos
DAN Fleming has spoken of his delight after being included Wales' squad for the upcoming European Championships. The Castleford prop, who will join the Bulls on a two-year deal next month, was today unveiled as part of a 22-man line-up by new Wales
A COUPLE will return to Clayton for their diamond wedding anniversary celebrations.Reg and Wendy Holland will mark their milestone day on October 2 with a special party at Clayton Village Hall, in the village where they both grew up.They met at a dance
Alex Lees has celebrated being capped by Yorkshire this morning with an unbeaten half-century before lunch on day one against Somerset at Headingley. The left-handed opener reached 50 off 84 balls with eight fours as the champions, having elected
A CHILDREN'S safety project has opened its doors at a new venue in Bradford. Stay Safe is funded by Bradford Council and teaches children how to be aware of, and avoid, everyday risks. The project's previous venue closed but now Bradford Bulls
A SCHOOL greenhouse has been formally opened by the widow of a gardening-loving councillor who died earlier this year.The facility in memory of the late coun Michael Kelly was opened by Carole Kelly at Steeton Primary School.The £1,000 to pay for
Reader Harry Atkinson, of Little Horton Green, was looking into the history of All Saints Church, Horton, when he chanced upon a brief mention in the history by Colin Clarke and Reuben Davison, In Loving Memory - The Story of Undercliffe Cemetery –
A CHARITY that helps Bradford children get the best academic start in life is about to mark its second anniversary and is inviting all the families it has helped to a party to celebrate. Canterbury Imagine is a book-giving charity that was set
WHEN a child asks a factual question, the automatic response from any parent is to answer it - if they can. But often, argues the former children’s laureate Michael Rosen, instead of simply being told the answer, a child can learn a lot more by
DAYS after celebrating her birthday milestone Pat Nixon’s world fell apart. A celebratory meal to commemorate her 60th birthday in July 2012 with family and friends had brought great enjoyment to Pat but the week following her birthday weekend
MANY animal lovers talk about the therapeutic benefits of owning a pet. Vera Scanlon shares her Bradford home with 13 guinea pigs, three cats and a dog and says animals have helped her through the toughest times in her life. When Vera’s caretaking
"THE cold is what I remember most. I came here at night time. The houses were very dark and narrow. I remember the long hallway, I had never seen anything like that in a house. “In Pakistan our homes were open, and light. We spent a lot of time
SIR – It is significant that the plea for better road safety (September 18) was from a bus driver. Buses are as safe as trains, and ten times safer than cars. This is despite the massive size of a bus. Bus drivers are given a very high level of
SIR – Re – Sally Clifford article “Dementia’s Victims Need More Support” (T&A, September 16). How I, and no doubt numerous other carers, must agree with all her, and those of Dr Elizabeth Milwain`s comments. Alzheimer’s and all dementias are
SIR – Once again it is with regret that I have to protest most strongly over parking issues, associated with Saltaire festival. I live on Wycliffe Gardens and every year is the same, the road is choked by idiot drivers who park on the pavements preventing
SIR – This week’s episodes of EastEnders will see Kat Moon learning that she has sustained substantial scarring that will be with her for the rest of her life. Many of your readers will relate to Kat’s horror at the news; in today’s image-obsessed
SIR – There will be a massive response from the winning “No” camp. That ridiculous West Lothian situation will be the first casualty from an angry England, and a consequent nail in the coffin for the Labour Party. The next election is already
SIR – Apart from the result, what have we “learned” from the Scottish referendum? Well, the most obvious point is that an average of 86% took part in the democratic process. Such involvement is unheard of in the modern era in general and local elections
SIR – Now that a clear majority north of the border has comprehensively rejected Scottishness, surely it is time for us to have an Established Church in North Britain? The Episcopal Church of Scotland would be ideal for this role and it would be
EARLIER this month protesters celebrated a ‘people power’ victory after a plan to build hundreds of homes on fields on the outskirts of Bradford was dismissed. The result came after months of campaigning by a group of people who quickly became
THE move to create a new business park on a former Yorkshire Water treatment works ticks a lot of boxes in terms of its purpose, location and potential to aid the regeneration of the local economy. Keyland Developments, the property arm of Yorkshire
A NATIONAL retailer which put up oversized signs without planning permission has had to go back to the drawing board.Homewares chain Wilkinson hopes a new plan to install smaller signs at its city centre shop will win planners' approval.The retailer
A GROUP of friends took part in a gruelling challenge to raise money for Haworth Riding for the Disabled. The quartet – Chris Chamberlain, David Fisher, Tom Smith and Darren Banks – tackled the Tough Mudder, a 10-mile energy-sapping obstacle course
CITY will have their eyes on the prize when they try to topple MK Dons again and reach the last 16 of the Capital One Cup. The Bantams will have clocked up around 1,100 miles in eight days after their third successive away game tonight. Phil
A NEW city centre cafe and bakery will help former drug and alcohol abusers get back into work.Forks will be run by The Bridge Project, which plans to extend the help it gives to those who have been through treatment, as well as running a successful business
STEVE Ferres believes the Bulls will have with a stronger squad next year than the one which got relegated this season. Since the club's fate was decided following defeat at Huddersfield in July, managing director Ferres has embarked on a major
A ROYAL Marine commando who cheated death in Afghanistan is now looking forward to his future in sport after competing in the Invictus Games. Liam Brentley, 29, was severely wounded on his first tour of Afghanistan in 2010 when a bullet, fired
BEN Williams has an added incentive to turn over MK Dons – so he can keep playing. With Jordan Pickford barred by Sunderland from appearing, Williams has become City's Capital One Cup specialist. The 32-year-old produced solid displays in the
Five people have pleaded guilty to offences arising from a disturbance outside a Bradford city centre club, in which several people suffered stab wounds. The prosecution accepted the guilty pleas to a range of offences by four men and a woman at
IT HAS been one heck of a summer for Adil Rashid both on and off the field. Now the all-rounder is aiming to ensure his career continues on an upward curve in the years to come. The 26-year-old Bradfordian has starred with bat and ball this
CHRISTOPHER Routis is dreaming of rubbing shoulders with the likes of Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko – but City have to get past MK Dons first.After making a winning league debut there last week, the French defender is relishing a quick return to
A FORMER school site in Bradford could be transformed into a new housing estate next year if planners give proposals the go-ahead. Hutton Middle School, at the junction of Victoria Road and Cavendish Road in Eccleshill, is currently boarded up
PLANS have been revealed today for a new business park development in Bradford that could create up to 1,000 jobs. Keyland Developments Ltd, the property trading arm of Kelda Group, which also includes Yorkshire Water, has unveiled plans to transform
VOLUNTEERS who help older people stay independent are today celebrating a near £450,000 Lottery bonanza to expand a project which had been struggling on a shoestring. The Big Lottery Fund has awarded £444,143 to the Kirkgate Centre in Shipley to
