Archive - Wednesday, 24 July 2019

Clarice Annie McSORLEY
McSORLEY Clarice Annie On July 17, 2019 Clarice passed away at the Beeches Care Home aged 96 years, now at peace. Loving wife of the late John, dear mum to Ian and Fiona, gran to Myles, Caroline and Jennifer. Funeral service will be held at Thornton…
barbara berwick
BERWICK Barbara On July 15, 2019, at Airedale General Hospital, Keighley. Barbara, beloved wife of the late Edward, loving mother of Janice, Gillian and Graham, much adored grandmother to Aoife, Niamh, Alex, Max, Luke and great-grandmother of Riley.…
kenneth haywood
HAYWOOD Dr Kenneth Died July 7, of Baildon. A Memorial Service will be held on August 14 at 2.00pm at Baildon Methodist Chapel.
Report: Spot of bother for Ismail as Bantams pip Park Avenue on penalties
AVENUE 0 CITY 0 (City win 3-2 on penalties)
Bulls ready to limit friendlies after non-stop year
THE Bulls are likely to trim their preseason work-load next year as they head into a first free weekend in 2019.
Outrage at 'too lenient' sentence for knifeman Tasered at railway station
KEIGHLEY’S MP has joined in criticism of a judge who spared a knifeman jail after he caused terror at the town’s railway station.
Burst water main partially blocks A658 in Yeadon
A BURST water main has partially blocked the A658 Green Lane in Yeadon both ways, causing heavy traffic.
Drug trafficker caught at Leeds Bradford Airport is jailed
A DRUG trafficker has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years after investigators found 6kg of heroin concealed in a suitcase packed with fabric and children’s clothing.
Shed load causes delays at M62 Chain Bar junction
A SHED load has caused delays at the Chain Bar junction.
Power cuts reported after thunderstorm hits Bradford
THREE power cuts have been reported this morning after a major thunderstorm passed over the Bradford district early this morning.
Audi catches fire in McDonald's drive-thru
AN AUDI A1 was destroyed after it burst into flames at the McDonald's drive-thru at the Birstall Retail Park last night.
Quad bike seized in Manningham
A QUAD bike has been seized in Manningham by police after being sighted being driven in an inconsiderate manner.
Seat Leon seized on M62
A SEAT Leon has been seized by police on the M62 after failing to stop for officers.
Bradford apprentices are best two in the country
TWO apprentices from Bradford have been crowned the top two in their field in the country at a national awards ceremony.
People in more affluent areas of Bradford enjoy "21 more years of good health" than those in poorer areas
PEOPLE living in the wealthiest parts of Bradford are likely to stay in good health for over two decades longer than people in the most deprived areas.
Adil gives it some welly to back cancer research
BRADFORD’S Cricket World Cup winner Adil Rashid has come on board with a new campaign by charity Yorkshire Cancer Research to raise funds for its life-saving work.
Businesses raise concerns about planned street party
ORGANISERS of a city centre festival say they will work with neighbours to overcome concerns raised over the event.
Objections flood in against plans for 150 homes for rent off major Bradford route
RESIDENTS have hit out at plans to build a development of 150 homes on land off a major Bradford road.
Bicycle recovered in Bradford city centre reunited with its owner
POLICE have reported that a stolen Specialized bike recovered last week has been returned to its rightful owner.
Howzat for a welcome as US exchange students get first taste of cricket
A TEAM of Bradford girls went head to head with a squad of American exchange students in an international cricket match in the city earlier this week.
Poets inspired by Bradford film heritage
A COLLECTION of poems inspired by filming in the district is being released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bradford's City of Film status.
Bradford children have no faith in politicians to act on climate change
BRADFORD children have no faith that politicians are willing to act on climate change, a report has revealed.
Widow's anguish as thieves steal memorial to husband and sons killed in Valley Parade fire disaster
A WOMAN who lost her husband and two sons in the Valley Parade fire disaster is appealing for help to erect a memorial which will be vandal-proof, after a plaque in their memory was stolen for a second time.
Bradford (Park Avenue) v Bradford City picture gallery
City won the Tom Banks Memorial Trophy in their pre-season friendly at Park Avenue last night courtesy of a penalty shootout after the sides remained goalless in 90 minutes.
REMEMBER WHEN: Local Cricket Legends
Bradford has played its part in establishing and maintaining Yorkshire's playing tradition. Mighty all-rounder Brian Close, David Bairstow, Jim Laker, and Sir Leonard Hutton, to name a few, are just some of the local lads, or relatively local lads, who…
80s THROWBACK: Childhood summers
As another school year ends, this week we take a step back to the 80s. Whether it was going for a bike ride, making a den or fishing for tiddlers down by the canal, the 80s was a great time for making plenty of summer memories.
Company's proposal for more 'sympathetic' ATM is approved
PLANS to make a cash machine more "sympathetic" to the heritage building it is attached to have been approved.
Younis Choudhry crowned Entrepreneur of the Year at Bradford Means Business Awards
Regal Food's Younis Choudhry, who won the title of Entrepreneur of the Year, has said "dedication, honesty and focus" are at the heart of his achievements.
Christeyns wins Employer of the Year at Bradford Means Business Awards
Bradford-based Christeyns was crowned Employer of the Year at this year's awards for its caring, family approach to business.
Sherwood Green Nursery wins Job Creator of the Year at Bradford Means Business Awards
The owners of Sherwood Green Nursery were left "ecstatic" and lost for words after finding out they had won the Job Creator of the Year category.
Sarah Khan-Bashir wins community award at Bradford Means Business Awards
When Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE collected her Community Contribution Award she used her time to encourage businesses to invest in young people.
Exa Networks win SME of the year at Bradford Means Business Awards
It was a proud moment for Exa Network's director Mark Cowgill when his team collected the trophy for SME of the Year.
Allan Jefferies voted Winner of Winners at Bradford Means Business Awards
There was a buzz of suspense and excitement in the air for the awards' first ever live vote to find the Winner of Winners.
Allan Jefferies wins Family Business of the Year at Bradford Means Business Awards
It was poignant moment for Allan Jefferies' father and daughter duo when it was awarded Family Business of the Year.
Cardinal wins Manufacturer of the Year at Bradford Means Business Awards
The team at Cardinal described winning Manufacturer of the Year as "great recognition" for the Bradford-based company.
Solenis's Alice Copeman wins apprentice title at Bradford Means Business Awards
Alice Copeman of Solenis has won the title of Apprentice of the Year as she trains up as a laboratory technician.
Edward Street Bakery wins customer service award at Bradford Means Business Award
Edwards Street Bakery has credited "knowing and listening" to what customers want as the reason for winning the Customer Service Excellence Award.
Agency For Good Ltd wins New Business of the Year at Bradford Means Business Awards
Agency For Good Ltd, an ethical digital marketing agency, won the New Business of the Year award, encouraging people to make “real change” together.
‘Adventure day’ at activity centre
NELL Bank Outdoor Learning Centre is inviting members of the public to its Summer Family Adventure day.
Dudley Hill leapfrog rivals as Barrow hit the Wall
DUDLEY Hill gained a valuable advantage over Barrow Island in the battle to catch the leading pack in Division Two of the National Conference League with a hard-fought 28-12 victory at Parry Lane.
Halifax League: Low Moor win Bradford derby to preserve lead
HALIFAX League Division Two promotion favourites Low Moor HT maintained their 17-point cushion at the top with a 62-run win at home to Queensbury in one of only two matches on the day where all 20 wickets fell.
Bradford Evening League: Ciroc poised to claim third straight title
THE NEW rule introduced at the last AGM to allow games to be reduced to a minimum of 10 overs per side when the weather is poor came into its own in the latest round of matches in the Bradford Evening League.
West Bowling maintain summit spot with Beverley win
WEST Bowling remained top of National Conference League Division Two with a comfortable 42-12 win at mid-table Beverley.
Dales Council round-up: Woodhouse still unbeaten but only just
DALES Council League Division A leaders Woodhouse bowled out Savile Stars for 86 at Meanwood Road but struggled themselves when batting, losing seven wickets before reaching the winning total to maintain their unbeaten record.
Queensbury up to second after narrow Nottingham win
QUEENSBURY welcomed Nottingham Outlaws to the annual Martin Potts Day clash and claimed a 32-28 victory to go second in the Yorkshire Men's League Premier Division.
Mutual Sunday School League: Lukman skittles Salem to put Gymkhana top
BRADFORD Gymkhana have replaced Salem at the top of Group A after beating them by 43 runs.

23rd July 2019