Monica Leyburn
Monica Leyburn is your community correspondent for Idle. She can be contacted on 01274 593266

Council backs calls over overgrown footpath in Idle

Alun Griffiths, Sylvia Walker, Caroline and Ivy Thornton, with Councillor Jeanette Sunderland at the footpath

8:00am Monday 21st January 2013

An overgrown footpath which has caused controversy will remain as it is – for the time being.

Remembrance services across the Bradford district this weekend

The annual Act of Remembrance at the cenotaph in Bradford

11:59am Friday 9th November 2012

Brave servicemen and women who lost their lives in conflict will be remembered in the Bradford district as Remembrance Day services take place on Sunday.

Man admits production of cannabis at Idle home

8:00am Saturday 3rd November 2012

A man who admitted production of cannabis will be sentenced this month.

Idle and Thackley news

11:00am Wednesday 18th July 2012

SHOW: Idle & Thackley IT KIDS will be in Film Vision at The Little Theatre, Malt Shovel Yard, Westfield Lane, from Thursday to Saturday, July 26 to 28, at 7.30pm. The price for adults is £5 and for concessions £4. There is a ten per cent discount for orders of ten or more tickets. Telephone Sheila Farnell on (01274) 411080 or 07950 578920 or www.ittg.org.uk.

Idle nursery's gift to Bradford Royal Infirmary

Sarah Szpara collects a cheque from nursery manager Sylvia Ralph and youngsters Lennon and Macy

8:10am Friday 11th May 2012

Premature babies at Bradford Royal infirmary’s neo-natal unit will benefit thanks to the generosity of staff, children and parents of a nursery.

Idle man locked up for sex attacks on 12-year-old

6:20am Saturday 5th May 2012

A 20-year-old man has been locked up for two years for sexually assaulting a girl of 12.

Eccleshill man jailed for scooter robbery in Idle

Damien O’Keefe

5:20am Saturday 17th March 2012

A Bradford man has been jailed for four years after he violently assaulted another man and robbed him of his scooter.

Olympic athlete inspires Immanuel College pupils on visit to Idle

Nicola is pictured surrounded by pupils at the school

4:10am Friday 3rd February 2012

British Bobsleigh world champion and Olympic competitor Nicola Minichiello visited pupils at Immanuel College in Bradford as part of a scheme to inspire young people.

Idle & Thackley News

10:50am Wednesday 1st February 2012

PANTOMIME SHOWS: Idle & Thackley Theatre Group invite you to come and enjoy their 23rd annual pantomime, Jack and The Beanstalk. The Panto is currently being held at The Little Theatre, Malt Shovel Yard, Westfield Lane each weekday at 7.15pm finishing on Sunday. Also held on Saturdays and Sundays at 2.15pm and 6.15pm. An adult-only performance Saturday at 9pm. Admission for adults is £7 and concessions are £5. There is a ten per cent discount for bookings of 10 or more tickets. To book call (01274) 411080 or 07950 578920 or visit ittg.org.uk.

Idle and Thackley News

9:10am Wednesday 25th January 2012

MEETING: John Wilson will be speaking to Thackley Methodist Church Ladies Group About What Goes on Behind the Scenes when you Go to Court TODAY at 2.15 pm.

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