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'Yorkshire Ripper' T-shirt design sparks outrage in district

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:30:00 +0000

Novelty T-shirts which bear a cartoon of the Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe under the banner ‘T’Only Way Is Yorkshire’ were today condemned as being “tasteless, disgusting and exploitative”.

Man critical after collision with car

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:30:00 +0000

A 34-year-old man is in a critical condition with serious head injuries after he was involved in a collision with a car as he walked across a main road.

New plea in five-year hunt for missing Bradford dad

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Detectives are to re-interview key individuals who could unlock the five-year mystery disappearance of a Bradford dad.

Shipley bowling club targeted by graffiti 'idiots'

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

A bowling club was targeted by anti-fascist graffiti yobs a week before slogans were daubed across public buildings in a showpiece park in Saltaire.

Holme Wood family of 12 finally get a bigger home

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000

A Bradford family of 12 who spent years crammed into a three-bedroom house have finally won their battle for a larger home.

Elected mayor 'is in your hands'

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:20:00 +0000

A referendum will take place in Bradford, along with nine other major cities, on Thursday, May 3, to decide whether the district should have a directly-elected Mayor. If the result is yes, an election will be held in November. Here, writing exclusively for the Telegraph & Argus, Cities Minister Greg Clark outlines the reasons why he feels an elected mayor will benefit Bradford I was delighted to sign an order which will give residents here in Bradford the chance to put a directly-elected mayor at the helm.

Memorial to PC Ian vandalised

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:08:54 +0000

Vandals have damaged a memorial to a Bradford police officer who was murdered in the line of duty, police said today.

New project to celebrate Yorkshire Dales geology

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:53:15 +0000

An innovative new project will celebrate the rich variety of the geology of the Yorkshire Dales.

Skipton driver was caught speeding

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:54:06 +0000

The driver of a “distinctive” pick-up claimed a Skipton police officer was mistaken when he stopped him for speeding.

Nuisance youngsters are warned

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Youngsters causing problems near the Tesco supermarket in Brighouse Road, Queensbury, have been given letters warning them to behave.

Aid workers tackle growing debt problems

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

A Bradford debt crisis charity was bracing itself for its busiest day of the year today with hundreds of hard-pressed people calling for help.

Health visitors celebrate 150 years of service

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:50:00 +0000

Parents and babies have said a special ‘thank-you’ to a Bradford health visiting team, as the profession celebrates 150 years of providing healthcare to children and their families across the UK.

‘Bradford cabbies will help to boost tourism’

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0000

A free customer service and tourism course for taxi drivers and a funding pot for community groups are among a clutch of new projects unveiled by an organisation which promotes the best of the Bradford district.

Gareth Gates helps give Bradford student a voice

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

A Bradford student whose lifelong stammer made him suicidal now has a “new voice” after completing a televised speech programme led by Gareth Gates.

Ilkley developer on bribe charges in Caribbean

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:30:00 +0000

A property developer who attempted to build a luxury hotel and spa resort in the Caribbean has been accused of bribery involving high-ranking Government ministers.

Martial arts centre plan for Bradford youngsters

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:50:00 +0000

A martial arts expert is appealing for support to create a community centre in a bid to get youngsters off the streets.