ILLNESS could have cost Bryan Klein a place in the second round of the $150,000 Aegon Ilkley Trophy. The 27-year-old Briton was a set and a break up against second seed Norbert Gombos of Slovakia, only to lose 1-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4. World No
YORKSHIRE’S batsmen will need to shine if they are to avoid a fourth successive defeat at Lord’s in the Specsavers County Championship following a dominant first day for Middlesex.On a flat pitch in the North London heat, Sam Robson and Paul Stirling
THREE armed robbers got away empty handed after attempting to rob a security van this afternoon. West Yorkshire Police were called at 4.31pm to reports of an armed robbery outside the Tesco store in Haworth Road, Bradford, when a security van driver
MOHAMMAD Amir was "down and out" during his spot-fixing ban but has the cricket world at his feet again after his match-winning spell as Pakistan shocked their great rivals India in the Champions Trophy final.As Pakistan celebrated their wonderful
DAWID Malan is hoping it will be a case of second time lucky as he sets his sights on an England debut against South Africa.Malan described himself as "speechless" to receive the call from national selector James Whitaker to tell him he was
FORMER Charlton left back Adam Chicksen is City's first summer signing. The 25-year-old has penned a two-year deal with the Bantams after being released by the Addicks at the end of last season. Chicksen joined Athletic at the start of the
PLANS to give Bradford Forster Square station a £17m revamp have moved a step closer.The scheme would see the station completely remodelled to offer a more welcoming gateway to the city, with a new cafe and ticket office, shops, a community garden, two
SHIPLEY’S new £4.5 million “state-of-the-art” fire station has officially opened today. The new site in Shipley Fields Road merged operations from the old Shipley fire station, built in Saltaire Road in 1977, and Idle fire station, built in 1956
YORKSHIRE endured a frustrating afternoon session on day one of their Specsavers County Championship match against Middlesex at Lord's, going wicketless as the hosts dominated.Sam Robson and Irishman Paul Stirling both moved into the nineties, with
FORMER England boss Steve McNamara has been confirmed as the new coach of Catalans Dragons.The Perpignan-based Super League club have announced the 45-year-old ex-Bradford coach has agreed a three-and-a-half-year deal to take charge from this week.McNamara
FORMER Yorkshire and Scotland opening bowler Iain Wardlaw is proving a big hit in his second spell with Championship Division Two leaders Hartshead Moor.Wardlaw took 6-43 as his side bowled out Carlton for just 62 to secure their ninth win of the All
IT SEEMED to be a day made for batsmen yet the highest A Division total in the Dales Council League was only 158.That was posted by Thornbury at the Karmand Centre (Abdul Halim 67, Mohammed Iqbal 6-37) and they then dismissed Halifax Direct for 126 to
A POIGNANT service began a number of events in Bradford to commemorate Armed Forces Week. Around 200 people gathered in Centenary Square today for the annual flag raising ceremony, which was carried out by the Lord Mayort of Bradford, Councillor Abid
BRADFORD'S Jacob Barnett warmed up for the World University Games in August by taking taekwondo gold at the Austrian Open in Innsbruck.It was the 20-year-old's first outing since he became a member of the GB Academy earlier this year in Manchester
A MAN aged 22 is to stand trial at Bradford Crown Court accused of attempted murder and two offences of wounding. Jordan Barrett was remanded back into custody today facing charges arising from an alleged shooting in Parkway, West Bowling, Bradford
A 31-YEAR-OLD man from Shipley was arrested on suspicion of kidnap of a man who reported he was driven from Lancashire to the Bradford district. Lancashire Police were contacted in the early hours of Sunday morning following reports of a kidnap
LEEDS' new head coach Thomas Christiansen is excited by the challenge of steering the club back into the Premier League.The former APOEL Nicosia boss, who has signed a two-year contract with an option for a third, was formally unveiled at Elland Road
IT WAS certainly a tense battle between the Bulls and Hornets yesterday afternoon - and here are the action pictures to prove it. Bradford were eventually beaten 28-14 by their hosts at Spotland after two early tries from James Bentley and Ted
AN open day at the University of Bradford will allow visitors to become a TV presenter, impress business dragons, take part in a virtual duel, examine a skeleton, and be a judge for a day.Held at the university on Saturday from 9.30am to 2.30pm, the open
FANCY watching the Bulls' crunch clash with Oldham in style?The Bradford boys are back in Kingstone Press Championship action on Sunday with a massive relegation battle against the Roughyeds at the Provident Stadium (3pm kick-off).As part of our joint
A STEETON bakery is among the first suppliers to be chosen as supermarket giant Morrisons bids to boost its stock of regionally-produced goods. Grandma Wild’s Biscuits will feature on the shelves of all Morrisons’ Yorkshire stores from June 26.
A MAN is in a stable condition after being the victim of a violent robbery at his home. West Yorkshire Police were called to reports of a robbery at an address in Madison Avenue yesterday morning. Officers attended at around 10:55am and found
BRADFORD Park Avenue have signed Wayne Brooksby on a permanent deal following his release by Harrogate Town.The 27-year-old winger spent three months on loan at Horsfall Stadium last season, playing a big part in the club's excellent run of form which
YORKSHIRE enjoyed late success with the ball during the opening session of their Specsavers County Championship match against Middlesex at Lord's as the hosts reached lunch on 82-2.Openers Sam Robson and Nick Compton shared a stand of 64 inside 21
MORE than 200 people fell silent in Bradford to remember the victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. A one minute’s silence was held in Centenary Square at 11am today to remember the 79 people feared dead following last week’s fire at the block
DESPITE it seemingly being a day made for batsmen, the top score in A Division of the Dales Council League was only 158. That was by Thornbury at the Karmand Centre (Abdul Halim 67, Mohammed Iqbal 6-37), and they then dismissed Halifax Direct for
A TECHNOLOGY company expects annual revenue of £35.4 million when its results for the financial year are announced in six weeks time.Filtronic, which started in Shipley but is now based in Yeadon, said trading during the fourth quarter continued in line
THE poignant connection between Bradford and the village of Serre in northern France goes back to the battlefields of the First World War.Many Bradford Pals lost their lives in fields around the village, along with countless French soldiers. This month
AN art exhibition marking Refugee Week is being held at the University of Bradford's Gallery II.The partnership between the gallery and Bradford City of Sanctuary has led to an all-age, mixed media exhibition called Our Shared Future containing work
VOLUNTEERS in Bradford are gearing up for a 30-hour radiothon to raise money for a hospital station.Volunteers at St Luke's Sound, which entertains patients and staff at St Luke's Hospital, will broadcast non-stop from 10am on Tuesday, June 20
The Muslim Council of Britain has called for extra security around mosques, describing the Finsbury Park van attack as "the most violent manifestation" of Islamophobia. The council's secretary general Harun Khan said he expected authorities to step
ZEYNAH Ali came up with a novel way of coping with her lengthy locks before setting off on a residential trip with school. The nine-year-old, whose hair was so long it reached the back of her knees, decided to get it cut and give it to charity
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed in his home by three masked men in Heckmondwike. The victim, a 23-year-old man, was assaulted and forced into his living room by three men after he was approached by the group of men when
A FAMILY-of-three escaped from a house fire after ash from a barbecue put in a wheelie bin caught fire. The homeowner put the ash from a barbecue held at a house in Kingfisher Court, Clayton Heights, yesterday afternoon into a wheelie bin, which was
A BRADFORD school has been praised for improving pupils’ results.Last month Ofsted inspectors visited All Saints CofE Primary School, off Little Horton Lane, for the first time since the school was judged “good” in 2013.In a letter to head John Davie
MIDNIGHT MALIBU ought to run well at Nottingham this evening. The four-year-old filly must have pleased Great Habton trainer Tim Easterby, pictured, at Musselburgh earlier this month when she only succumbed to Longroom.Midnight Malibu did well to take
SARFRAZ Ahmed is hoping Pakistan's surprise victory in the Champions Trophy final can be a game-changer for his country's cricket future.A maiden hundred from novice international opener Fakhar Zaman and then Mohammad Amir's superlative new-ball
TRANSPORT for the North has published the evidence that will inform its first Strategic Transport Plan. The plan is being developed to transform the North’s economy through investment in the region’s transport infrastructure, and TFN say could help create
TOM Kohler-Cadmore was not supposed to join Yorkshire until the end of the season.By that time, he now hopes to have a couple of winners' medals with the White Rose county under his belt.The 22-year-old batsman had agreed to move "home"
EARLY help for children with special needs or disabilities would be overhauled under new Council plans. Until now, there have been seven centres providing early education to pre-school children with extra needs, alongside their mainstream peers
FOOTAGE of two “idiotic” drivers seemingly racing at well above the speed limit on a main road in and out of Bradford has been labelled “shocking” by a road safety charity. The dashcam video, which features two cars screaming up Thornton Road
CLECKHEATON’S annual folk festival returns to the town in a fortnight with a host of musical entertainment on offer. Headlining the 30th festival at Cleckheaton Town Hall are John Tams and Barry Coope on Friday night and on Saturday evening
A CAMPAIGN group has produced a wish list of improvements to rail stations following a public survey. Among things Friends of Baildon Station (FOBS) want at that station include the installation of a ticket machine and improved disabled access.The survey
A MARKET set up to help regenerate Bradford city centre has expanded to monthly events after proving popular with shoppers. Made Bradford opened for the first time in Darley Street in March to give a boost to the area after a period of decline in footfall.The
A PIECE of Bradford’s sporting history is set to be auctioned off next month.A Victorian silver ewer presented to rugby union player Harry Wharfedale Tennant Garnett by the Bradford Football Club on November 24, 1880, when he retired from the club ahead
TEENAGE ice star Kieran Brown is back in Bradford after two years of living the American dream. The 16-year-old from Clayton has just been signed up by the elite Sheffield Steelers to get to the top of his game. The premier club which sits in the
RECENTLY, my husband and I were lucky enough to have a short break in a lovely hotel. I took a few photographs during out two-night stay, but, I completely forgot to take a close-up snap of our bare feet, lying side by side on the king size bed.
PRIVATE security guards will soon be patrolling the streets of Bradford, doling out £80 fines to litterbugs and even those caught spitting in public. Bradford Council is bringing in private firm 3GS in a bid to get tough on louts who drop cigarette
A CONSULTANT working at Airedale Hospital is gearing up for a 500 kilometre charity bike ride, despite only seriously taking up cycling earlier this year.Dr Chris Healey, 53, will raise money for the blood cancer charity Bloodwise, by cycling from London
A BRADFORD housing provider has submitted plans to demolish three blocks of flats and replace them with 37 new homes. The development would see Taunton House, Osmond House, and Ashton House all knocked down to make way for housing. The blocks, accessed
GEOFF Toovey insists the Bulls players and coaching staff will not be throwing in the towel – despite yet another painful defeat.The Bradford head coach watched his basement battlers crash to their ninth consecutive Kingstone Press Championship reverse
STUART McCall has revealed that Mark Marshall's decision to leave the Bantams was far from easy.The winger has returned to his native London after signing a two-year contract to join League One rivals Charlton.The Addicks bettered a lucrative deal
Rochdale Hornets 28 Bradford Bulls 14IT HAS become an all too familiar story for the Bulls – a strong start ruined by too many errors and complete lack of cutting edge.Unfortunately for Bradford's fans, that trend continued at Rochdale as a 12-0 lead
THREE victims of unsolved crimes in the Bradford district are being featured on the new Crimewatch Roadshow series which starts today on BBC One. The series, which will air at 9.15am each day for the next four weeks, aims to help get offenders locked
