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  • A level results 2018: Woodhouse Grove School

    Key: * = grade A, ** = grade A* AH Ahmed: biology*, chemistry*, mathematics**, further mathematics H Anwar: biology*, chemistry*, mathematics A Ayling: philosophy, psychology, general studies K Basra: English literature, history, psychology

  • A-level and BTEC results 2018: Guiseley School

    Key: * = grade A, ** = grade A*, + = distinction, +* = distinction* Z Aftab: biology, chemistry, English Z Alam: psychology, biology, economics M Ali: history J Allen: chemistry*, physics*, mathematics**, further mathematics** E

  • A level results 2018: Heckmondwike Grammar School

    Key: * = grade A, ** = grade A* J Abas: biology, chemistry, mathematics O Abiodun: computer studies, mathematics, physics P Adams: biology, history*, English literature M Ahmad: biology, business studies**, chemistry A Ahmed: general

  • Man appears in court over fatal crash in Bradford

    A 22-YEAR-old man has appeared in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving and intimidating a witness in connection with the case. Muhammad Awaisi appeared at Bradford Crown Court today in connection with a car crash which took place

  • Heavy Fest reignites after 14 years

    IT WAS back in 2001 that the first Heavy Fest took place at Bradford’s 1 in 12 Club. The all-day festival of rock, featuring local bands, was a success and organisers went on to hold a further three annual events. Then came a break – of 14 years

  • Vibrant sights and sounds at city’s Make Your Mela day

    VIBRANT costumes and distinctive sounds have filled Bradford’s Centenary Square today as the Make Your Mela day took place. The event, organised by Bradford Council, is acting as both a pilot and a consultation event to prepare for a possible

  • A level and BTEC results 2018: Ilkley Grammar School

    Key: * = grade A, ** = grade A* S Abramson: business studies**, economics*, mathematics T Addenbrook: economics, mathematics, physics D Ahmed: sociology A Aldred: business studies, English language and literature, psychology, extended

  • A level and BTEC results 2018: Dixons Allerton Academy

    Key: * = grade A, ** = grade A*, + = distiction, ++ = distinction* W Ahmad: biology**, German, mathematics*, physics* A Ahmed: English language and literature, psychology, sociology* D Ahmed: BTEC level 3 sports studies diploma+ K Ahmed

  • Road remains closed after serious accident between two cars

    THE A59 between Grassington Road roundabout and Skibeden remains closed following a serious road traffic accident between two vehicles earlier this morning. A police spokesperson said: "A serious collision was reported to police at 10.03am outside

  • A level results 2018: Beckfoot School

    Key: * = grade A, ** = grade A* H Abdullah: art and design*, computer studies, mathematics, physics I Abid: German*, government and politics, sociology** Z Akbar: chemistry, psychology, sociology* S Akhtar: chemistry*, mathematics,

  • Plan to turn care home into flats is withdrawn

    PLANS to turn an old care home in Bolton Road into bedsits have been withdrawn by the applicant. The building, on the corner of Lister Lane and Bolton Road, dates back to 1864, and was last used as The Mount Nursing Home. Leeds-based Priestley

  • A level and BTEC results 2018: Dixons City Academy

    Key: * = grade A, ** = grade A*, + = distinction, ++ = distinction*   H Abid: design technology, religious studies, finance I Ahmed: psychology, health & social care (6 units)++, level 3 extended project M Ahmed: biology, chemistry

  • VIDEO UPDATE: Bradford City suspend Tyrell Robinson

    TYRELL Robinson has been suspended by City with immediate effect. A short statement from the club said they would be making no further comment at this time. Speaking at a press conference ahead of Saturday's match at Southend, head coach

  • Day of mill working fun at Industrial Museum

    FAMILIES have been given an insight into how Bradford’s millworkers lived during the height of Bradford’s fame as being the home of wool. The family activity day took place at Bradford Industrial Museum yesterday, with families flocking to the museum

  • Cleckheaton dream team draw on spirit to win Scratch League

    CLECKHEATON Golf Club's Nigel Colbeck was delighted as his side secured their second Division One Scratch League title in three years last week, finishing the season in style with a thumping 8-0 victory over Bradford. Colbeck insisted that the side

  • A Level Results 2018: Bradford Grammar School

    Key: * = grade A; ** = grade A* IM Abdullah: biology*, chemistry*, politics** PE Abruzzese: biology*, English literature*, psychology* EC Adam: history**, mathematics, physics Q Ahmed: biology, chemistry, communication studies DAMM Al-Jawad

  • Melling wins pool world title after successful break

    PROLIFIC potter Chris Melling has achieved his second big win on the world stage in 2018, adding the World Pool Series 8-Ball Classic Championship title to his collection on Friday in Romania. The Keighley star, who emerged victorious in the 9-Ball

  • Faye hits winner for Brighouse Under-21s

    BRIGHOUSE Town Under-21s gave their best performance of their pre-season so far, winning 3-2 at Ossett United. The hosts were older and more experienced, but were outplayed in most areas of the field and found it difficult to combat Town's pressing

  • 'BID can truly put Bradford on the map'

    THEY’RE NOT making a song and dance about it – but leading Bradford community arts organisation, The Brick Box, wants businesses across the city centre to ‘Vote Yes’ for a Business Improvement District. Co-directors Eleanor Barrett (left) and Rosie

  • Yorkshire Ladies hope current form is good

    HOLDERS Yorkshire take on Shropshire on Sunday in the semi-finals of the British Ladies' County Championship on Sunday 19 August. The home match is at Paddock C&BC in Huddersfield and the away match at Bylet BC at Bridgnorth,with the club being

  • Traveller camp appears on farmland in Cottingley

    A LARGE traveller camp has appeared on farmland in the Cottingley area. The camp of caravans appeared last night on land where Cottingley Moor Road meets at a junction with Lee Lane. Katrina Elizabeth, 28, said: "It was about 8:15pm, I was

  • Railway line damaged by tractor and trailer stuck on tracks

    SPECIALIST technical rescue teams from Cleckheaton Fire Station were on hand to help recover a tractor and trailer stuck on a railway line. Rail travellers are being warned of major delays on some routes until Friday evening after the tractor damaged

  • Seeley shines for Cougars on dream first team debut

    ALFIE Seeley made a dream debut for Keighley Cougars at the weekend, scoring with his first touch against Newcastle Thunder, and head coach Craig Lingard was impressed with how the youngster handled the occasion. Seeley's try just before the break

  • How to let us know about your A Level results

    Hundreds of 17 and 18-year-olds around Bradford will be picking up their A level results today, when they will find out how well they did in this summer’s exams and what their future hold. We are keen to share your good news stories with the entire

  • Improvements work set to start in centre of village

    WORK to improve an area of land in the centre of Cross Hills will begin on Tuesday, August 28. Craven District Council has appointed contractors to carry out improvements at East Keltus, including levelling and re-flagging the pavement area and

  • Community spirit key for Keighley Cougars

    THE community presence of the Keighley Cougars continues to grow after a successful weekend of initiatives on and off the field. On the field, the first team recorded a much-needed victory over Newcastle Thunder with seven players featuring who

  • We will only get better, insists Guiseley boss Bignot

    WE are only going to get better, fitter and stronger is the warning to Guiseley's Vanarama National League North rival from joint-manager Marcus Bignot as his team stopped their early-season rot. The Lions travel to in-form Leamington on Saturday

  • CRICKET: Yorkshire sign leg-spinner Poysden

    YORKSHIRE have signed Josh Poysden on a three-year-deal from Warwickshire. The leg-spinner, who recorded figures of 1-37 for the county in the Specsavers County Championship victory over Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford last month, will initially

  • 20 killed in crashes in Bradford area so far this year

    POLICE are appealing to drivers to 'think for a second' after the number of people killed in crashes on West Yorkshire's road went up by 74 per cent compared to last year. From January to the end of June, 47 people were killed in 43 crashes across

  • Tighter laws needed to avoid snakes in the grass

    ISN’T it time there were tighter laws when it comes to buying reptile pets? Last week two pythons - one 9ft and the other 3ft long - were found in woodland at Ainsbury Avenue in Thackley, and this week a third snake, about 5ft long, was seen at

  • Chinese renewable energy

    IT'S time that we took China and renewable energy seriously, and stopped using their past CO2 emissions as an excuse for avoiding renewables in the UK – we would do well to follow Peking’s example. Mind you we would probably have made the same decision

  • Bower buoyed by Park Avenue's super start

    MARK Bower says he is happy with the strength in depth of his Bradford (Park Avenue) side after they continued their fine start to the season in Vanarama National League North with a midweek victory. A 26th-minute strike from Ben McKenna was enough

  • Ex-paratrooper receives medals - 70 years on

    A VETERAN paratrooper from Yeadon has finally been presented with his medals - more than 70 years later. Geoff Gaunt, now 91, joined the Army in 1945 and was stationed in Palestine, with the Army Air Corps, in 1948. Despite his service, he had

  • Bar's outdoor seating area reduced in size after complaints

    A BAR and restaurant has reduced the size of its outside seating area after complaints from residents. Banyan has won praise from one of the protestors after acting swiftly to address concerns. The bar, on Brook Street, Ilkley, was reported to

  • Collins: Kilgallon's absence from Bantams is not an issue

    MICHAEL Collins insists Matt Kilgallon’s continued absence from his City plans is not an issue for him or the defender. The club’s player of the year is yet to be involved in a squad this season having been overlooked for the captaincy. Collins

  • New bid to tackle obesity among South Asian women

    A NEW weight management programme is to be launched in Bradford to reduce the problem of obesity among South Asian women and improve their overall health. The initiative has been launched by the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust and will support

  • John Kear: Bradford Bulls have yet to play their trump card

    IF the shoot-out for the Betfred League One title is developing into a game of Top Trumps, Bradford Bulls coach John Kear reckons that his team have still to play their ace. There are five matches to go, and the leaders, who went back on top with

  • GOLF: Bradford Reddy for Leeds after stunning comeback

    BRADFORD came back from the brink to record a fine away victory over East Riding in the Yorkshire Inter-District League, and they face another tough task at Leeds on Sunday. Leeds have won three of their opening five fixtures, and currently lead