We need to see more of Odeon plan

8:18am Friday 21st November 2008

The decision by the DCMS to reject the appeal against the refusal to grant listed building status to the former Odeon cinema and bingo hall should not really have come as a surprise to anyone. With six previous failed listing attempts, it always seemed like clutching at straws.

Praise is due for schools’ achievement

8:29am Thursday 20th November 2008

Many congratulations to the pupils and staff at all the eight Bradford schools which have been named as “outstanding” by Ofsted inspectors. Some have been awarded that coveted distinction for the second successive year. One of them, Heckmondwike Grammar School, has proved itself outstanding at being outstanding, becoming the only school to have been so honoured for the fourth time.

Checks key to avoiding silent killer

8:41am Wednesday 19th November 2008

Carbon monoxide is silent and invisible – and it’s a killer. That’s the message that Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is keen to get across. Every year people die as a result of inhaling fumes which have no odour or colour and creep up on them by stealth, giving them a mild headache, making them feel sleepy and finally rendering them unconscious.

Stance that is worth applauding

8:42am Tuesday 18th November 2008

Detective Chief Superintendent Alison Rose faces quite a challenge as she takes over the role of Divisional Commander in Bradford South. It is encouraging to learn that, as an officer who has already spent part of her career in Bradford, she knows the area well.

Scheme is a boost to bully battle

8:56am Monday 17th November 2008

Most people will have been bullied at some point during childhood.

Chance to step up crime fight

8:28am Monday 17th November 2008

Bradford’s Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system – or ‘ring of steel’ – is a powerful tool in the fight against crime.

Close this smoking loophole

8:26am Friday 14th November 2008

The law governing the sale of cigarettes in shops and supermarkets is clear. The responsibility for ensuring that those who buy them are aged 18 or over rests with the retailers. It is up to them to satisfy themselves that purchasers are old enough, by asking them to produce their ID if necessary. If they fail in that duty, deliberately or through a lack of vigilance, they are breaking the law.

Campaign vital to all families

8:36am Thursday 13th November 2008

One of the most important things any parent must do when preparing a child to venture into the wide world alone is teach it how to cross roads safely. The rules are clear enough. Look right, look left, look right again – and if the road is clear in both directions, cross as quickly as possible.

Sick mind behind callous act

8:18am Wednesday 12th November 2008

It is hardly surprising that the “gin trap” has been illegal for many years. This spring-operated device, which is designed to catch an animal by the leg between its jagged jaws, is appallingly cruel. Often the creature dies in agony. Sometimes it escapes, maimed, only to die later of its injuries.

Let’s see action on city park

8:17am Wednesday 12th November 2008

It is hardly surprising that the “gin trap” has been illegal for many years. This spring-operated device, which is designed to catch an animal by the leg between its jagged jaws, is appallingly cruel. Often the creature dies in agony. Sometimes it escapes, maimed, only to die later of its injuries.

Cut-price booze ban overdue

8:20am Tuesday 11th November 2008

If everyone drank responsibly there would be much to be said in favour of both cheap alcohol on sale in supermarkets and happy hours in pubs. They enable people to cut their costs by enjoying a budget-priced drink at home or socially in a pub or bar at the end of the working day.

Park is at the Heart of the matter

8:35am Monday 10th November 2008

Making the city centre a more appealing place to visit for people living outside the ring road must be a top priority for the Council if Bradford is to prosper. That is the recommendation of a report to be considered by the Council tomorrow.

Jack’s kind gesture is applauded

8:30am Monday 10th November 2008

The younger generation’s love of computer games does not always sit well with their elders whose idea of play was more riding around on bikes, running around the streets or even a getting to grips with counters, dice and board.

City’s plans can still be realised

8:30am Friday 7th November 2008

The news that Marks & Spencer is delaying its plans for a massive transport and distribution centre off Rooley Lane is not the sort of thing Bradford wants to hear. Coming on top of recent announcements of the mothballing of other projects, it is a depressing setback for the district’s regeneration plans.

Pool plan is chance to think big

8:33am Thursday 6th November 2008

Bradford needs good swimming facilities for its growing population in the sort of places where people can easily access them. That’s something this newspaper has been campaigning hard for.

Closure will stress traffic problems

8:25am Wednesday 5th November 2008

There are likely to be some irritated motorists following the news that Ireland Bridge at Bingley is to close for at least five months next summer for vital structural repairs. It has been inconvenient enough for regular users of this route that traffic over the bridge has been restricted to a single lane for many months – to reduce the weight on its ancient stone pillars –but at least vehicles have been able to use it.

Respect is due for city firecrews

8:11am Friday 31st October 2008

It is bad enough that fire crews sent to tackle blazes should be subjected to verbal abuse as they try to do their vital work. It’s sickening that they should also have to dodge missiles being hurled at them by a gang of up to 20 youths.

Cash is not enough to help pools

8:11am Thursday 30th October 2008

The health of a great many people can be improved by swimming. That’s something the Government has recognised through its offer to make a £50 million pot of cash available to local authorities to help them to modernise their swimming provision.

Tas memorial will be a lasting reminder

8:21am Wednesday 29th October 2008

It’s encouraging that the idea of a memorial to Tasawar Hussain is finally receiving serious consideration, with Bradford Council’s chief executive Tony Reeves revealing that he recently had talks with the police on this subject.

Feed young minds for a better future

8:52am Tuesday 28th October 2008

With the emphasis nowadays on healthy eating, combined with a revival of interest in ‘home economics’ as families try to cut down on their ever-growing grocery bills, it is more and more important that young people are encouraged to develop skills in the kitchen.

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