Archive - Friday, 19 April 2019

Bradford student wins national literary prize
A BRADFORD student has won an illustrious literary prize run by national charity First Story.
Girls are having a maul at rugby day
GIRLS’ rugby union has been given a boost in the Bradford district, thanks to an event held by a school in the city.
Becks group urges Council to get a move on with signage plan
A GROUP set up to improve Bradford's Becks has urged the Council to work faster to help install signage along its route.
Exam tips: How to get the most out of your revision
WITH exam season looming just around the corner, students are being given advice on how to best prepare so they are in the best frame of mind for when the open their exam paper.
Sporting memories shared at new club
A SPORTING memories group is being launched for older people to reminisce about events from the past they competed in or watched.
Calendar Girls could be back for 20th anniversary
A NEW calendar to mark 20 years since the Rylstone Women’s Institute Calendar Girls first took the world by storm could hit the presses later this year.
Nursery retains its Good rating from Ofsted
A NURSERY in Idle has retained its Good rating from Ofsted following a recent inspection.
Beans team at Bierley Court Care Home raise £500 for revamp
A FOOD challenge with a difference took place at a Bradford care home last Friday, but it was less tasty and more sticky than you might imagine.
Northgate BHF store gets behind World Earth Day
WORLD Earth Day is on Easter Monday and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) is calling on fashion lovers to swap their ’bought new’ clothes for a day of showing off their second-hand treasures.
Valley Parade Memorial Tournament kicks off tomorrow
BUDDING football stars of the future are gearing themselves up for Bradford Council’s 34th annual Valley Parade Memorial Football Tournament.
West Yorkshire 'best performing' over Ride To Work week
PEOPLE across the region made West Yorkshire the best performing area in the UK during last month’s Ride to Work Week.’
The exodus to see Genesis at St George’s Hall
In April 1980, rock superstars Genesis played their much-awaited concert at St. George’s Hall, in front of nearly 2,000 delighted fans. The show was a major Spectacular and was considered the highlight of Bradford’s pop calendar that year.
Row over Provident takeover bid
A FIERCE row has broken out between a Bradford lender and the company vying to take it over.
Bradford Premier League pair part of MCC squad in Central American Championship
TWO Bradford Premier League players are part of the MCC squad competing in the Central American Cricket Championships over the next week.
Why Pets at Home will NOT sell you a rabbit this Easter
PETS at Home will not sell any rabbits or other pets this Easter in case they end up ‘in the wrong home’ after an impulse buy.
Call to make Bradford's roads more cycle friendly
COUNCIL bosses have been urged to focus more on creating cycle friendly roads in Bradford, with one campaigner saying "painting a white line on a road" isn't enough.
Knitting group raises vital funds for the Forget Me Not Children's Hospice
A KNIT & Natter group has been busy knitting chicks and bunnies to raise vital funds for the Forget Me Not Children's Hospice.
Tattoo artist banned from her own Facebook page
A TATTOO artist who uses creative designs to cover-up the scars left behind by breast cancer treatment has been banned from accessing her business page on Facebook.
School granted permission for containers to deal with 'storage issues'
A SCHOOL with "storage issues" has been given permission to install two storage containers on its grounds.
This Chinese takeaway is the latest Bradford food business rated ZERO for hygiene
A Chinese takeaway on Sticker Lane is the latest Bradford business to be served a ZERO rating for its food hygiene.
John Barnes leads all star line-up at Bradford Literature Festival
FORMER England international footballer John Barnes has been revealed as one of the big names completing the line-up of this year’s Bradford Literature Festival.
Grant to fund 'Happy Cafes' at Bradford community centre
A COMMUNITY centre has received a grant of £2,100 to provide 12 monthly 'Happy Cafes'.
City Hall to be lit up to mark St George's Day
CITY Hall will be lit up red and white to mark St George’s Day on Tuesday.
ANGLING LINES: Silverfish are top catch at Crossflatts
BINGLEY ANGLING CLUB
KIERAN DURKIN
Kieran DURKIN Happy 18th Kieran Have the best of days Love you lots and lots Loving girlfriend Myah xxxx
KIERAN DURKIN
KieranDURKIN Happy 18th Kieran (Itzmefraz) Love you lots Big sister Chantelle xx Happy 18th Uncle Kieran Love you Ariella xxx
KIERAN DURKIN
Kieran DURKIN Happy 18th Kieran Legal at last! Lots of love Big sister Aimee xx Happy 18th Uncle Kieran Love you lots Tulisa xxx
KIERAN DURKIN
Kieran DURKIN Happy 18th Kieran Have a lovely day love you lots Love Nan and Grandad xx
KIERAN DURKIN
Kieran DURKIN Happy 18th birthday. Love from Uncle Alan, Auntie Lindsay, Ashleigh and Kayleigh.
John METCALFE
METCALFE John Two years since we lost you darling, You are loved and remembered always and forever. Loving wife Eileen and family xxx
christopher dean
DEAN Christopher 02.07.1969 to 19.04.1985 Days to remember, Days to forget, So much happiness clouded by regret Love Mum and Dad, brothers Paul, Gary and Families xxx
Anne Amelia Hobson
HOBSON Anne Amelia On April 5, 2019 in hospital with her family by her side, aged 82 years. Dear, dear wife of Michael, much loved mother of Jane, Peter, Mark and Victoria and loving grandmother of Josh, Will, Katie, Alex, Eleanor, Luke, Bella and…
MIKE COWEN
COWEN Mike Passed away peacefully on April 8, 2019, at home in Sheffield, aged 83 years. Mike, previously of Nab Wood, Shipley and Chemist in Laisterdyke. Beloved husband of Helen and previously Elizabeth. Loving dad of Peter, Suzanne, Chris and Kirsty.…
GORDON JAMES CORDINGLEY
CORDINGLEY Gordon James On Wednesday April 17, 2019 aged 89 years and 360 days after a happy and fulfilled life. Beloved husband of Muriel and of Iris (deceased). Gordon will be sadly missed by his children June and Robert and their respective spouses…
ROSE BOWERS
BOWERS Rose (nee Goy) Peacefully, in hospital on April 13, 2019, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of Peter, much loved mum of Alison, loved mother-in-law of Vic and a loving grandma of Luke and Elliot. Service will be held on Thursday April 25, at…
KIERAN DURKIN
Kieran DURKIN Happy 18th Kieran Have a great day Love you lots Love Mum and Dad xxx Happy 18th, love you lots Big Brother Mark xxx
leonard robinson
ROBINSON Leonard I think of you in silence and try not to let it show, For what it meant to lose you, No one will ever know. Always in my thoughts Joyce
MARION MEDLEY
MEDLEY Marion April 19, 1996. Beautiful memories treasured forever of the love and happiness we shared together. God Bless Loving husband Fred xxx
Yorkshire: Prolific Ballance could provide poser for England captain
IF GARY Ballance continues his sparkling early season form, Joe Root might just have a decision to make.
Sky Blue-thinking for Bantams boss in rebuild plans
PACE and power – it has become the mantra for Gary Bowyer.
Bantams told to show pride before expected fall
CITY have been urged to go down fighting even if the worst happens today.
Bower tells Avenue: Enjoy the play-off pressure
MARK Bower has urged his Bradford (Park Avenue) side to enjoy the thrill of the chase in their current play-off hunt.
Andrew Chalmers column: What a difference eight minutes can make in sport
WHAT an incredible week for the club; I truly don’t know where to start.
Jack Senior Memorial Cup: Clayton stand in way of historic Wyke win
WYKE are aiming to retain the Jack Senior Memorial Bradford Cup for the first time in over 50 years tomorrow as they take on Clayton in the final.
Now champions Wibsey eye more success in Vase
WITH the Yorkshire Division Four title in their back pocket, Wibsey’s attention turns back to the Yorkshire Vase tomorrow – and they have an intriguing quarter-final.
Bulls focus on busy spell not Leeds clash
BULLS will continue to “attack” Easter after being warned: Forget about Leeds.
Flanagan "not a happy bunny" at Easter injury
THERE will be one very reluctant spectator amid the derby-day excitement at the Shay this afternoon.
"Major pipe burst" puts mirror pool out of action
A "MAJOR" pipe burst has put City Park's mirror pool out of action - just before the Easter bank holiday weekend.

18th April 2019