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  • Spin twins give Congs crucial edge at Farsley

    CANNY spin bowling by Kez Ahmed and Nick Lindley helped Pudsey Congs to a 23-run victory over Farsley in a rain-reduced Sovereign Health Care first round Priestley Cup tie.Yorkshire wicket-keeper Dan Hodgson was the chief threat for the hosts after Congs

  • You're Barred! Bowling cup hopes dashed by Donny

    West Bowling 18 Doncaster Toll Bar 25A FRUITLESS first-half display was too big a hurdle to overcome as a gallant Bowling fightback ended in defeat in the President's Cup final clash against Doncaster Toll Bar at the Fox’s Biscuit Stadium, Batley.West

  • VIDEO: Cheering crowds line the streets for Ilkley Carnival

    CHEERING crowds lined the streets of Ilkley for the second time in two days today for the annual carnival, the day after the Tour de Yorkshire cycled through. There were record entries with 1,400 colourful characters parading in the sunshine for

  • Garnett shines as Oxenhope add to their trophy haul

    STEETON'S attempt to regain the Keighley & District FA Challenge Cup, and the local bragging rights over West Riding County FA Challenge Cup winners Oxenhope Recreation, were thwarted when they lost 4-0 in the final at Silsden.Two first-half goals from

  • Medals success for Bradford in West Yorkshire School Games

    BRADFORD picked up three medals in the West Yorkshire Sainsbury's School Games winter finals at Leeds Beckett University.Southfield School picked up disability football silver, while Summer Haynes won bronze in the individual Year Five cross-country competition

  • Drax Cup qualifiers

    MORE than 550 schools from Yorkshire and Teesside, including about 70 from Bradford and Keighley, have entered the Drax Cup – the biggest cricket competition for under-nines. Qualifiers are at Bradford & Bingley Cricket Club on Wednesday and

  • Gillespie: You can put your house on Maxwell

    JASON Gillespie is backing Australian World Cup winner Glenn Maxwell to light up Yorkshire's forthcoming NatWest T20 Blast campaign, despite him suffering a loss of form in the Indian Premier League.Maxwell is one of world cricket's most exhilarating

  • Eagles' defence helps them soar to double

    WHITE Eagles have completed a double by adding the GOALS SENIOR CUP to their Bradford Sunday Alliance League promotion.The First Division runners-up defeated Stanningley Albion, who finished fourth in the Premier Division, 2-0 in the afternoon final at

  • Field are back on solid ground in title chase

    WITH two games remaining, Field, following their 3-0 win over Knaresborough Town, are now clear favourites to be crowned West Yorkshire League Premier Division champions.Nicky Doherty opened the scoring after 25 minutes and Josh Milner made it 2-0 when

  • Scam victim paid £650 for bottle of pop, say police

    THE victim of a scam ended up paying £650 for a bottle of cola after he forked out for what he thought were high end goods. Police have now warned other members of the public to be vigilant if they are offered products in "too good to be true"

  • Nuno stars as Grangefield retain Marflitt Trophy

    SET-PIECE experts Grangefield Old Boys have retained the Terry Marflitt Trophy.They defeated Alwoodley 3-1 at Liversedge's Quaker Lane ground, although there was little action in the first half, with only one shot of note from each side.Grangefield took

  • Eight they great! Goals Add up for Idle

    IDLE had eight different scorers as they continued their pursuit of second place in the Spen Valley League First Division.They won 11-0 at bottom club Inter Batley, with Matthew Addy (2), Callum Doherty and Jack Strudwick bagging braces to add to goals

  • Rampant Bradford Bulls are top ten smash hits in Sheffield

    Bradford Bulls 46 Sheffield 12 IF not quite the 80-minute performance that Jimmy Lowes had been looking for, it was not far off. Largely dominant throughout and clinical with the chances that came their way, this was an impressive statement

  • Lowes applauds 'season's best performance' from Bradford Bulls

    JIMMY Lowes felt the Bulls had put together their “best 80-minute performance of the season” as they battered Sheffield 46-12. The head coach got the response he was looking for after shipping seven tries against Doncaster as Bradford scored four

  • Bradford's starring role in new Bollywood film

    BRADFORD is playing a starring role in a new Bollywood blockbuster.Welcome to Karachi, described as a comedy drama, is due for release in India on May 21 - and Bradford's City of Film team is discussing the possibility of a UK premiere here in Bradford.Last

  • Bradford's new youth court opens to public

    THE country's newest youth court will open its doors in Bradford tomorrow as part of a multi-million redevelopment.Bradford and Keighley Youth Court, which will hold hearings for youngsters aged 11 to 18, will reopen after a refurbishment."It is

  • Team hopes clapped-out hearse won't bust on banger rally

    FOUR friends from Bradford are raising money for charity by trying to get from Blackpool to Benidorm in a clapped-out old hearse.Daniel Dawson, Nathan Midgley, 26, Robbie Adamson, 28, and Wayne Hart are taking part in the Benidorm or Bust Banger Rally.The

  • Bradford College celebrates awards short-listing

    BRADFORD College is celebrating being shortlisted for two top teaching awards recognising excellence in education. Its Early Years, Health and Care Department and the Catering, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Department have been announced as finalists