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  • Confidence soars after powerful start for region's manufacturers

    RISING output, order levels and employment have provided an upbeat start to 2015 for the region’s manufacturers, a new report reveals.The study by manufacturers’ organisation EEF and global law firm DLA Piper, shows that, in spite of a turbulent economic

  • Railway station upgrades revealed at dinner

    MOVES to upgrade Bradford's two rail stations were highlighted to guests at the Insurance Institute of Bradford annual dinner.Julian Jackson, Bradford Council's assistant director of regeneration, said that efforts were being made to use West Yorkshire

  • National travel and hospitality award win for college

    BRADFORD College's hospitality and travel department has been announced as the winner of a national award for "outstanding contribution to a subject."The team under the leadership of Programme Manager Hayley Lomas, won the Outstanding Contribution

  • Best-selling author to visit city bookshop

    A BEST-SELLING author whose debut novel was made into a movie starring Nicole Kidman will be talking about his work at the University of Bradford.SJ Watson, author of Before I Go To Sleep, will be at the university's Blackwell's bookshop on Thursday,

  • University colours carnival fundraiser is a hit

    SOCIETIES and sports clubs at the University of Bradford danced, sang and played computer games to raise money for charity and an upcoming ball.The Colours Carnival fundraiser took place in the Students' Union building when societies such the Infuzion

  • Revival plan for derelict Victorian buildings

    A LONG derelict row of Victorian houses overlooking Bradford's Lister Park may soon be brought back into use.Fairmount Gardens was a former care home made up of seven large houses off North Park Road. The buildings have been empty for over 12 years, and

  • 1920s bar planned as part of bistro expansion

    A Saltaire bistro could soon be expanding into a neighbouring empty shop unit, turning it into a 1920s style bar. Eric Poli, of the Terrace cafe in Bingley Road, has applied for planning permission to turn the neighbouring unit, a former Post Office

  • Bradford & District Schools Awards shortlist is revealed

    The Bradford & District Schools Awards are back this Thursday for a second year, to recognise the very best in education across the city. Today the three shortlisted nominees in each category are revealed. SEE ALL THE SCHOOLS

  • Semi-final a bridge too Farr for Sedge as Bury progress

    Queensbury 16 Odsal Sedbergh 4 TWO crucial tries from wingman John Farr earned Queensbury a berth in the Jack Senior Memorial Bradford Cup final after a fierce encounter against Odsal Sedbergh at Hill Top. The look of disbelief on the face of prop forward

  • Yorkshire players to get Bird's eye view

    YORKSHIRE'S cricketers will have an even better view of their team-mates' progress this year – thanks to the generosity of Harold 'Dickie' Bird.The 81-year-old county president is to pay out of his own pocket for a players' balcony to be built in front

  • Pack power seals the deal for West Bowling

    WEST Bowling posted a seven-try haul in the 36-10 success at Victoria Rangers to set up an all-Pennine League Premier Division clash against Queensbury in the final of the JACK SENIOR MEMORIAL TROPHY. The Vics, who are two divisions below the green and

  • Bradford selected for cycle safety campaign as injuries rise

    A POSTER campaign aimed at improving safety for cyclists has been extended to Bradford as the number of injury accidents rise.The campaign uses a series of practical tips to remind motorists and cyclists of the rules of the road and the actions they can

  • SHORTLIST: Business in Schools Award

    This category is to recognise an initiative by either a school or business that has forged a successful partnership to the benefit of a school and its pupils. The nominations are... OASIS ACADEMY Oasis Academy in Lister Park, Bradford

  • SHORTLIST: Science and Technology Award

    This category is to recognise an outstanding and/or innovative contribution to the teaching of Science and Technology in either a primary or secondary school. The nominees are... OAKBANK SCHOOL Keighley's Oakbank School made the shortlist

  • Former Morrisons' tax boss jailed over insider trading

    THE former treasurer and head of tax at supermarket giant Morrison has been jailed for insider trading by using privileged information on his employer’s online grocery deal with Ocado. Paul Coyle, 50, was sent to prison for 12 months today after

  • SHORTLIST: School Improvement Award

    This category is to celebrate a school that can demonstrate that it has improved significantly over the last 12 months. The nominees are... ST PHILIP'S C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL St Philip's C of E Primary School in Whitby Terrace, Bradford

  • Second arrest over man's 40ft window plunge

    A MAN arrested and questioned on suspicion of attempted murder after a man plunged 40 feet from a flat window has been released on bail by detectives. The 41-year-old was arrested by officers investigating how a 40-year-old came to fall from a

  • Reunion party for Wyke

    WYKE ARLFC, celebrating their 125th birthday this year, are having a reunion party at Low Moor Club on Saturday, August 1 (7pm).Rugby club secretary and organiser Billy Barraclough said: “We would like to invite all our former players and everybody involved

  • SHORTLIST: Achievement Award

    This category is, for example, to celebrate an individual or school that can demonstrate outstanding achievements for their educational establishment. The nominees are... TONG HIGH SCHOOL Since November 2013, more than 30 volunteers from

  • SHORTLIST: Innovation Award

    This category is to celebrate a new idea which has had a significant positive impact on children and young people or an educational establishment that has demonstrated a commitment to providing new opportunities for students. The nominees are...

  • SHORTLIST: Community Involvement Award

    This category is to celebrate the dedication of schools, pupils or teachers who have developed initiatives that forge strong links with their community. The nominees are... TONG HIGH SCHOOL Tong High School has been shortlisted for its

  • SHORTLIST: Voluntary Contribution Award

    This category is to celebrate the achievement or dedication of such as governors or parents who have shown dedication and commitment to their school on a voluntary basis. The nominees are... VICKI STREET - CHELLOW HEIGHTS SCHOOL Vicki

  • SHORTLIST: Leadership Award

    This category is to celebrate outstanding achievement(s) of a headteacher or senior leadership team member or governor who has made an exceptional contribution to education. The nominees are... SHARON LAMBERT - ALLERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

  • SHORTLIST: Supporting Staff Member of the Year

    This category can include caretakers, support assistants, school crossing patrol people and other non-teaching staff. The nominees are... PAUL PLANT - HAWORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL Paul works at Haworth Primary School, and it was said in his

  • SHORTLIST: Newcomer of the Year

    This category celebrates the achievements of those who are new into the profession, for example a newly-qualified teacher. The nominees are... TALIB HUSSAIN - OASIS ACADEMY LISTER PARK Talib Hussain joined the art department at Oasis Academy

  • SHORTLIST: Secondary Teacher of the Year

    This category is to celebrate outstanding achievement or dedication of individual secondary phase teachers. The nominees are... BEN MCGREGOR - BINGLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL Ben McGregor has been teaching for 13 years at Bingley Grammar School

  • Melling can't kick on in Poland

    CHRIS Melling had every sympathy for his first opponent in the Kreativ Dental Gdynia Open in Poland last week.Lancastrian Chris Norbury's cue was lost in transit, mirroring what happened to the Keighley man last August when he was en route to the Riga

  • SHORTLIST: Nursery/Primary Teacher of the Year

    This category is to celebrate outstanding achievement or dedication of individual nursery/primary phase teachers who inspire and engage pupils and make an exceptional contribution to the life of their school or nursery. The nominees are...

  • A champion for change set to inspire Schools Awards audience

    Our keynote speaker on the night is David Chabeaux.David was born into a family with a rich musical and performance heritage. His Grandfather was one of the most celebrated band leaders of his day and his Dad a world-class drummer.This led to David having

  • A big night out at the Aagrah for Schools Awards

    Our venue for the Schools Awards is the Aagrah's Midpoint Suite at Thornbury, not just a major outlet for this award-winning curry empire, but a major jewel in Bradford's business crown as well. The Midpoint Suite has served as the venue for the

  • From small screen to awards stage for TV’s Kate

    Telegraph & Argus Perry Austin-Clarke's co-host for the Schools Awards 2015 will be Kate Walby. Kate was for a long time a mainstay of ITV's Yorkshire region news programme Calendar, so will be a familiar face to many for her news reports and presenting

  • No wonder they grin from ear to ear about it

    SIR - David Green tells us that the Council is investing no money in what many consider to be a superfluous office project. What he has not told us is that the rates will be milked by a cast iron commitment to pay an exorbitant rent for years to

  • Why are we saddled with awful buildings?

    SIR - Looking down on Bingley from the ‘Crows Nest’ I witness the slow and steady destruction (hurrah!) of the much loathed concrete structure that once housed the Bradford& Bingley Building Society. At the same time, I cannot help but see

  • Tobacco companies unduly influenced EU

    SIR - The tobacco companies are at it again, lobbying the politicians to ensure as few legal changes are made as possible, which would undermine their enormous profits from their harmful products. A new report has revealed that, recently, they’

  • Glib Tory buzz words tried to smear leader

    SIR - Geoffrey Holmes letter (February 23) is a perfect example of propaganda, using the dual ploys of ‘guilty by association’ and ‘guilty by the over-use of glib, Tory, buzz phrases.’ In trying to demonise Ed Miliband (pictured) by association

  • MPs showed greed in cash for access scandal

    SIR - I don’t agree with entrapment but neither do I support the actions of Malcolm Rifkind and Jack Straw who both displayed an attitude of greed in their ‘cash for access’ exposure on TV. To serve as a member of parliament should be regarded

  • ‘Less people sleeping on the streets’

    THE number of rough sleepers in Bradford has dropped, according to fresh government figures. New research estimates that in autumn 2014 there were ten people sleeping on the district’s streets, compared to 12 a year earlier and 26 in 2012.

  • Work is nothing to do with Saltaire’s history

    SIR - 32 trees have been removed from Victoria Road in Saltaire. One reason given is restoration of the history of Saltaire. Readers, come and have a look. The history of Saltaire does not include tarmac and a row of parked cars. And the stone

  • Now Bradford's empty and abandoned homes can be reclaimed

    For almost a decade it was run-down, daubed with graffiti and, with weeds springing through the brickwork.Now, anyone passing this semi-detached property, in Charteris Road, Allerton, would not recognise it.Gone are the boarded up windows, the loose tiles

  • Many drivers use mobiles at the wheel

    SIR - Further to A Waterhouse’s letter (February 26) I too am dismayed by the appalling driving standards in the area. I drive in a professional capacity which involves me driving up and down Leeds Road several times a day. I observe driving practice

  • Charity in running for top accolade

    A BRADFORD charity was finding out today if it has won a national award for the work it does with families of autistic children. Barnardo’s Cygnet Service offers support to parents and carers of children with the condition, and has been shortlisted

  • Success for big clean-up

    VOLUNTEERS as young as three helped with a big street clean in Bradford. The clean-up was kick-started by deputy lord mayor of Bradford, Councillor Roger L’Amie, on a visit to the Sant Nirankari Mission faith group in Laisterdyke. They enjoyed

  • Tickets start to fly out for a top show

    ADVANCE tickets for this year’s Great Yorkshire Show have just gone on sale for what will be the 157th celebration of the best the county has to offer. The first phone call to book tickets came in as the office at the Great Yorkshire Showground

  • Row over funding for school rebuilding

    AN EDUCATION minister has refused to publish “state of decay” rankings for eight ageing Bradford schools that missed out on Government rebuilding cash. There was fury last month when four secondary and four primary schools – one of which has pre-war

  • Student flats to be used as budget hotel

    A BLOCK of student flats in Bradford city centre will be partially converted into a hotel by its owners after Bradford Council granted permission for the scheme. Trivelles Hotels and Resorts revealed it had struggled to fill Sunbridge Halls, a

  • Exhibition to look back on 100 years

    BOLLING Hall museum in Bradford will celebrate its 100th anniversary of opening to the public with a special exhibition. In September 1915, during the First World War, the building, one of Bradford’s oldest, opened its doors to the people of the

  • Khan’s claim on court costs is ‘incorrect’

    AN ADMINISTRATOR has said he has not been ordered to pay the court costs of former Bradford Bulls owner Omar Khan. Mr Khan had won a High Court victory over Leeds-based administrator David Wilson, in a dispute over the administration of the Bulls

  • Help for city traders is good news

    THE long-awaited Broadway shopping centre, which is due to open this year, will obviously be a shot in the arm for Bradford city centre. It is hoped it will provide shopping opportunities not just for those who regularly use Bradford city centre

  • On This Day – March 3, 2015

    50 Years Ago: It was reported that scores of Bradford holidaymakers were going to be affected by the decision of two companies to change their plans to run holiday tours from Yeadon Airport. The firms, Gaytours and Airway Holidays, said that the number

  • Three in court in blackmail case

    THREE men accused of blackmailing a Bradford businessman appeared before in Crown Court. Two of the defendants are also alleged to have been in possession of a handgun when they intended to carry out the £200,000 blackmail. Before Bradford

  • Wardens in war on litter

    RESIDENTS in the Fagley area of Bradford will be given guidance today and tomorrow on the correct ways to dispose of their waste. Bradford Council wardens will be visiting to chat to residents about the issue and pass on information about waste

  • Galloway to quiz May on force cuts

    BRADFORD West MP George Galloway is to challenge the Home Secretary to answer allegations made by the Police Federation in West Yorkshire about the effect of years of police cuts on the force’s performance. The Federation has a campaign called

  • Police in appeal for robbery suspect

    A MAN took a quantity of cash after an armed robbery at a shop in Bradford. The suspect entered a shop in the Parkside Centre in Keighley Road and made demands for cash. He produced a knife and a quantity of cash was handed over before he left

  • Youth centres facing review

    SEVEN youth centres across the district could be under threat in their current form, Bradford Council has announced. The youth centres are Denholme Youth Café, Scholemoor Centre, Buttershaw Youth Centre, Silsden Youth Centre, Haworth Youth Centre

  • Firefighters rescue dogs from burning Bradford house

    TWO Rottweilers were rescued from a house fire in Bradford that was sparked by washing being left on a lit oven hob. Fire crews from Odsal station were called to Whitehall Avenue, Wyke, at 2.50am today. The family of four in the property - who

  • Yorkshire sorting out their batsmen for openers

    ANDREW Hodd has been earmarked as a potential opening batsman for the first few games of the LV= County Championship this summer should Yorkshire's top order be hit by early-season international calls.Regular openers Adam Lyth and Alex Lees spent the

  • Bradford fundraising family plan 1970s theme for annual ball

    A BRADFORD family who have raised more than £110,000 in eight years in memory of their father have taken inspiration from the 1970s for this year's annual ball.The Mistry family made £12,700 at last year's Soul and Motown themed dinner dance and hope

  • Duo set to sing of love and loss

    DOUBLE BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominees Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker will perform songs of love and loss to Saltaire’s Caroline Street Club on March 29. They met in July 2009 and together they have resolutely forged their own path through traditional

  • Guiseley look to move up in promotion race

    GUISELEY head to Worcester City tonight looking for the three points that could take them up to third in the Vanarama Conference North.Mark Bower’s men remained in fifth spot after Saturday’s 1-0 win at Solihull Moors and another victory would add strength