Archive - Thursday, 27 June 2019

Why is everywhere so dog friendly?
WHY do people insist on taking their dogs everywhere? I went to the Saltaire dragon boat race on Saturday, and everywhere I looked there were dogs on leads. Mostly the small ones that set each other off yapping and get under your feet, but some big ones…
'Bradford is on an upward cycle,' says The Broadway's Ian Ward after award win
'BRADFORD is on an upward cycle."
'Local People' focus for big screen Not Just Hockney display
IMAGES taken by local social documentary photographers are among those to be shown on Bradford's big screen from next week.
Thinking of selling your home? You can now do it for free
Competition to attract house sellers' business is being ramped up - as an online estate agent plans to roll out a "free-of-charge" service.
Two men killed in crash near M1
TWO men were killed in a car crash yesterday morning.
Bradford man jailed after major police operation to tackle drug-related crime
A BRADFORD man has been jailed as part of a large-scale operation which has seen criminals jailed for more than 30 years and £140,000 of Class A drugs taken from the streets.
Latest on Bradford's Wakefield Road improvement works
HIGHWAY improvement works are on course to be completed on time on one of the main commuter routes into Bradford.
Ice hockey tournament to run at the Bradford Ice Arena this weekend
AN ice hockey tournament will be held at the Bradford Ice Arena this weekend.
Two arrested for burglary after police catch them in vehicle on false plates
TWO people were arrested for burglary last night.
Takeaway driver with six licence points drove past police station on his phone
A TAKEAWAY delivery man was caught driving past Shipley Police Station...on his phone.
Yorkshire sign West Indian rising star for T20 campaign
YORKSHIRE Vikings have today signed talented wicket-keeper batsman Nicholas Pooran for this summer’s Vitality Blast competition.
Guiseley looking to build and develop young players
HAVING finished 19th last season, avoiding an exit from Vanarama National League North, Guiseley have made five pre-season signings.
Council accused of standing in the way of small business as dessert parlour plan refused
BRADFORD Council was been accused of standing in the way of small businesses during a planning debate that saw proposals for a new cafe in Shipley thrown out.
Countryside champion Colin Speakman marks 50 years of walking the Dales Way
A man who helped bring the Dales Way to life will mark its 50th anniversary with an illustrated talk on July 4.
Fears that town's business units may 'all be turned into houses'
A COUNCILLOR has voiced concerns that Silsden could be left without enough commercial buildings after plans to convert one into homes was approved.
Bradford D-Day veteran reveals heroic story after fall puts a stop to royal meeting
D-Day hero Maurice Sutcliffe from Bradford was due to meet Prince William when veterans commemorated the 75th anniversary of the historic landings at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on June 6.
Thornton antiques store to appear on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
A BRADFORD antiques store is to make an appearance on the small screen once again.
New football club's bid to 'grow the game' in Bierley
Bierley Community Association Football Club are on the hunt for the next generation of female players after receiving a £4,500 Grow the Game grant over 3 years.
Bradford Lit Fest family fun days to bring water back to City Park
WATER will be returning to City Park at the end of this month, if only temporarily.
Residents urged to comment on 'crucial part' of huge housing plan
A campaign group has urged Bradford Council to “properly scrutinise” the finer details of plans to build over 400 houses on green space.
High-flyers Bowling hoping to strike again in quest for promotion
WEST Bowling are flying high in the National Conference League and have the opportunity to keep momentum going this weekend.
Cougars eye building for next season in final fixtures
KEIGHLEY Cougars have their eyes on next season so they can pounce from the off, says Paul Royston.
Zina NEWTON
NEWTON Zina (Alexina) Time goes by year by year, We sometimes sense you are near, We miss you still And always will. Family and Friends
Peter Hackney
HACKNEY Peter Together in the same old way, That's my birthday wish for you today. My love always, Glennis xx
MARJORIE MACKRILL
MACKRILL Marjorie (nee Jarratt) On June 22, peacefully at Well Springs Nursing Home. Marjorie aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Ronnie and a much loved mum, mother-in-law, sister, nanna and nanna nanna. Funeral service and cremation at Nab Wood on…
MICHAEL TOMLINSON
TOMLINSON Michael On June 21, peacefully in hospital Michael aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Diane, much loved dad of Paul and Neil, father-in-law of Julie and Carol, loving grandad of Nathan, James, Jake and Melissa dear brother of Christine and…
Jean Edith Wood
WOOD Jean Edith Peacefully on June 17 at Hazel Bank Jean aged 86 years. Beloved wife of George, much loved mum of Lorna and Phillip and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Service and cremation Thursday, July 4 at Scholemoor at 11.30a.m. Flowers may be…
SHIRLEY SCAIFE
SCAIFE Shirley Passed away peacefully in the L.G.I. on June 22, aged 81. Much loved wife of the late Ian, dearly loved mum of Gary, Trudie and the late Cheryl, loving nana of Danielle, Lauren, Thomas and James and friend to many. Funeral service will…
JACQUELINE BARKER
BARKER Jacqueline On June 20 in hospital Jacky aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of Edward, much loved mum of Deborah and Tony and a dear sister. Funeral service Thursday July 4 at First Martyrs Church, Heights Lane at 1.00pm followed by interment at…
GEOFFREY STOTT
STOTT Geoffrey Howard Peacefully on June 17, aged 78 years. Devoted husband to the late June, beloved Dad of David and Catherine, much loved Grandpa of Elliott, Alexander, Daniel and Isabella. Funeral service will take place at St Saviour's Church,…
Bulls blow as Crossley struggles for Widnes clash
BULLS skipper Steve Crossley is likely to miss only his second game of the season.
Grade II listed pub could be given a facelift
PLANS to revitalise a prominent Grade II listed pub in the district are progressing.
Halifax League: Thornton in trouble after losing thriller
THORNTON are now just one point above the relegation zone in the Halifax League Premier Division after the narrowest of defeats at home to Shelf Northowram HT.
Bradford City won't break bank with summer signings
CITY’S summer signing spree will not bust the budget, Gary Bowyer today insisted.
Homes plan for Keighley field approved
PLANS to build houses on a field in Keighley have been approved, despite objections.
Exploitation of children to be discussed in Bradford
POLICE and partner agencies will be in Bradford city centre tomorrow to raise awareness of the criminal and sexual exploitation of children.
MP demands to know: 'Why was he chairman of a women’s football club in the first place?'
LABOUR'S equality chief is demanding to know why a man who shared controversial Facebook posts "could ever have been in charge" of Bradford City Women’s Football Club.
Greedy Pigs cafe stands firm after hate letter brands its name 'disgusting, shameful and offensive'
A CAFE owner has refused to change the name of her business after being told it was “wrong, disgusting, shameful and offensive” in an anonymous letter.

26th June 2019