Bradford City promoted to League One

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Live blog: Bradford City's League Two play-off final at Wembley

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10:36am Tuesday 14th May 2013

All your pictures, news and views in the countdown to Bradford City's League Two play-off final against Northampton on Saturday.

Minute-by-minute Live blog: City v Northampton

The City team are in full party mode

12:18pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Live coverage from Wembley Stadium as Bradford City face Northampton Town in the League Two play-off final

School caretaker faces charges of raping young girl

6:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

A primary school caretaker has been charged with a catalogue of sex offences against a young girl.

Lord Mayor of Bradford's Parade brings colour to grey day

The Lord Mayor's Parade in Bradford today

1:33pm Saturday 18th May 2013

The annual Lord Mayor's Parade brought some much needed sunshine to an otherwise overcast day in Bradford today.

Probe into cause of blaze at Keighley house

The scene of the fire in Keighley

12:07pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Fire crews are investigating the cause of a blaze early today that left a house in Keighley in a dangerous state.

Bradford punk metal band flies festival flag at Donington

The Black Lanterns

11:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

A Bradford band more used to playing intimate gigs in local bars and clubs will fly the flag for Yorkshire and help open one of the world’s biggest metal festivals next month

Camera car to catch bad parkers at Bradford schools

Humaira Shah, Namjote Dulay, Arashdeep Dhillon and Nadia Gustab with Council Warden Holly Davy

6:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Bradford Council has unveiled its new weapon in the war against drivers who put children’s lives in jeopardy.

Two illegal immigrant workers held in new swoop

Sabir Hairdressers

6:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Two illegal immigrants will be removed from the country after being arrested in raids at Bradford business premises.

Robber struck as man left church in Bradford

6:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

A street robber who targeted a victim who had been for a charity meal at his local church bought drink and drugs with the spoils of his crime, Bradford Crown Court heard.

School caretaker charged with sex offences

6:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

A primary school caretaker has been charged with a catalogue of sex offences against a young girl.

Boss in skydive for Crocus Cancer Appeal

Mohammed takes the plunge

11:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Bradford businessman Mohammed Ishfaq hopes a dramatic video of him plunging 15,000 feet through the sky will encourage others to face their fears to raise cash for the Telegraph & Argus Bradford Crocus Cancer Appeal.

Keighley football festival a celebration of the beautiful game

Football teams from around the district will compete in the festival

9:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

A three-day festival celebrating the beautiful game kicks off in Keighley on Monday, and is expected to attract 900 young soccer players from around the district.

MP's assistant joins Bulls set-up

Bradford South MP Gerry Sutcliffe

7:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Gerry Sutcliffe’s Parliamentary assistant has joined the Bradford MP in becoming a director at Bradford Bulls and is set to play an increasingly prominent role at the Super League club.

Bingley Scout camp transformed by volunteers' skills

Adrian Kennedy and Thom Cooper build an outdoor fireplace

9:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

A Scout camp in Bingley was given a makeover thanks to workers who took part in a national day of volunteering.

Historic Saltaire homes open to the public

5:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Saltaire’s historic homes will throw open their doors to the public next weekend.

Worth Valley artist plays role at fair

5:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Worth Valley artist Simon Warner is busy with several photography-based projects.

Manorlands to benefit from event

5:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Oxenhope hospice Manorlands will share in the proceeds of a concert by classical guitarist Andrea Dieci.

News from the Courts

4:50pm Saturday 18th May 2013

The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: Nasreen Miah, aged 39, of Royal Gardens, Heaton; driving without insurance, £110 fine, £105 costs, licence endorsed.

Bradford Council planning applications

4:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Addingham: change of use from butcher’s shop and storage to form two flat units, J Dixon and Sons, Butchers, 127 Main Street. Baildon: construction of first-floor side extension, 11 Bescaby Grove. Barkerend: change of use from residential care home to part multiple occupancy and part office, 133 Barkerend Road. Barkerend: retrospective application for recladding wall and roof of existing commercial garage, 7 Upper Seymour Street.

Kirklees walking to school is a fun event

3:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A pirate, a sea captain and the Pied Piper will be leading guided walks for children during Walk to School Week.

Shagufta appointed to help Girl Guides

Shagufta Sharif

2:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Guiding groups in Bradford are getting a boost with the appointment of a new development worker.

Ilkley golf events success

Callum Hall, far left, with Alex Warrington, Anton Sarricchio, Robert Caddick, Luke Bradley, Rob Allison and Sam Dale

2:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A golf day in aid of a man who was paralysed by a rare infection has raised four times its original target.

Eccleshill councillor says pensioners have ‘duty to fight for a better world’

Councillor Geoff Reid

1:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A Liberal Democrat councillor told a group of pensioners that they had a duty to call for a better world for their grandchildren.

A charity auction for Keighley Rugby Union Club has raised more than £6,000.

12:50pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A charity auction for Keighley Rugby Union Club has raised more than £6,000.

Bradford Council’s Liberal Democrats elect new leaders

12:30pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Bradford Council’s Liberal Democrats have elected their leaders for the next year.

Band to launch new album at Bradford pub

Lorry Dowling

12:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Soulful dub band Pepperjam launch their second album at the New Beehive in Bradford tonight.

Bradford building society branch raises £1,420 for Marie Curie

12:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A building society branch in Bradford raised £1,420 for Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Great Daffodil Appeal.

‘Watch out for thieves’ warning in Cross Roads

12:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Police have warned people from Cross Roads to keep their eyes peeled for suspicious men trying to break into cars.

Post office all set for return to Oxenhope

12:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Post Office services could soon return to Oxenhope after the company said it was just waiting for the go- ahead to open up a branch in the village’s Co-op.

Meeting over Yeadon home future

12:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Relatives fighting to save a Yeadon residential home will meet with council officials on Tuesday.

It’s chocs away on Shipley college health day

11:20am Saturday 18th May 2013

College staff will be making chocolate, go-karting and doing pilates during a day aimed at improving health in the workplace.

Haworth man picked to judge TV fashion programme

Paul Hartnett

11:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

A Haworth man is starring in a television fashion show which has already been screened across the world.

Matt has blues

11:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Canadian blues singer-songwriter-guitarist Matt Andersen will play the Bronte Blues Club as part of his UK and Ireland tour. Matt’s appearance at the club’s venue, Laycock Village Hall, on June 28 will promote his latest album Coal Mining Blues.

Canberra championship for Bradford life-savers

10:20am Saturday 18th May 2013

A teenager from Idle has been selected to represent the United Kingdom in the Royal Life-Saving Society’s Commonwealth Championships in Australia.

Volunteers plea for Bradford book project

10:20am Saturday 18th May 2013

Volunteers are needed to help with a pilot schools project to encourage the love of reading.

Keighley fashioner designer's work chosen for London showcase

Meesam Kazmi with two of his designs

10:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

A Keighley fashion designer said he was “overwhelmed” at the prospect of having his work showcased in London next month.

Golf day drives past its target

10:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

A golf day in aid of a man paralysed by a rare infection raised four times its original target.

Ben Rhydding retirement complex is opened

The official opening of Emmandjay Court

10:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Residents and supporters celebrated the opening of a new retirement development.

High time on charity challenge

9:50am Saturday 18th May 2013

Yorkshire-based Heart Research UK is calling on walkers to take part in its annual Three Peaks challenge in June.

Rawdon school cycle club riders gear up for Sky Ride in Leeds

9:30am Saturday 18th May 2013

High school students got on their bikes and joined forces with the police to help publicise a cycling event in Leeds.

Broken leg can’t stop Mark’s run

Mark Rushworth stayed the course

9:20am Saturday 18th May 2013

A runner completed a half-marathon in aid of Manorlands — despite breaking his leg three miles from the finish.

‘Keep your bikes safe’ warning by Keighley police

9:10am Saturday 18th May 2013

Police have repeated warnings to bicycle owners following burglaries targeting high value bikes in the district.

High time on charity challenge

9:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Yorkshire-based Heart Research UK is calling on walkers to take part in its annual Three Peaks challenge in June.

Date set for hearing on Brighouse man's fraud proceeds

John Hirst

9:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Ponzi fraudster John Hirst, who amassed a £10.5 million fortune by ripping off investors on the sunshine island of Majorca, must return to Bradford Crown Court in December for a confiscation hearing.

Bradford writers to record First World War tales

8:10am Saturday 18th May 2013

A Bradford writers’ group is helping start a £6m Heritage Lottery Fund programme to help communities mark the centenary of the First World War.

Crossflats man recalls Beckham the real role model

Graham Morgan

8:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

David Beckham is a real role model, and not just a celebrity, according to a Crossflats man behind his first big sponsorship deal.

Otley Neighbourhood Watch group needs volunteers

7:50am Saturday 18th May 2013

Otley’s “irreplaceable” Neighbourhood Watch is urgently appealing for new volunteers to help it keep going.

Let spirit move you for holy festival at Bradford's Mirror Pool

Canon Robin Gamble gets ready for the Christian festival

7:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Forget Glastonbury and mud and think Bradford and Mirror Pool instead – says the priest behind a Christian festival happening in the heart of the city this weekend.

Steeton event is backing hospice

7:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

A coffee morning is being held at Steeton today to raise funds for Martin House children’s hospice.




Bradford school closures

- All WYTS services are currently fully operational. Please check the status of other school bus services in particular Mybus - (link)

Bradford City Council 9:46pm Sat 18 May 13

- There are currently no known problems with the WYTS bus service -

- No Schools Closed Today - (link)

Bradford City Council 9:46pm Sat 18 May 13

- No Schools Closed Today -

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