Archive - Monday, 1 June 2020

Former Bradford City player Tyrell Robinson to appear in court tomorrow
FORMER Bradford City player Tyrell Robinson is expected to appear in court tomorrow in relation to child sex offences. Robinson, 22 of South Ockendon, Essex has been charged with engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a child, as well as…
Bradford public are urged to keep cool during warm spell
PEOPLE in Bradford district are being asked to stay cool as the forecast continues to be warm, sunny weather. Families are asked to look out for children and older relatives, who are more vulnerable in warmer weather as people may spend more time…
Morrisons launch vegan food box for lockdown
MORRISONS has launched a Vegan Essentials Food Box to help its vegan customers during the lockdown. The food boxes are particularly helpful for those who are vulnerable or self-isolating and can’t leave the house but are available for anyone to…
Liversedge secure signing of former Silsden and Barnoldswick striker Gaughan
FORMER Silsden and Barnoldswick Town striker Joe Gaughan has returned from a year out of the game to sign for Liversedge. He is one of a number of signings Liversedge have made in the past week, including former Bradford (Park Avenue) star Paul…
When The Broadway will reopen and the new rules for shoppers
THE Broadway has announced it will reopen to shoppers on Monday, June 15. The Bradford shopping centre will have a number of rules in place for shoppers. These have been revealed in a video Tweeted by the centre today. The rules are:…
Huddersfield youngster becomes Avenue's fifth signing for next season
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) are continuing to build for the 2020/21 season after adding a former loanee to their squad. Isaac Marriott has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Avenue for next season when his current deal with Huddersfield Town expires…
Primark confirms when it will reopen all stores across England
THE owner of Primark has confirmed when the retailer is set to reopen all 153 stores across England. Associated British Foods (ABF) - who own the fashion chain - has said it is working to reopen all every branch in England on June 15, after the…
Burns Unit boosted by £8,000 funds thanks to City fans and legends
BRADFORD’S Plastic Surgery and Burns Research Unit (PSBRU) continues to thrive during the coronavirus pandemic after being handed a £8,000 fundraising boost. A number of fundraising events took place around the time of last month’s 35th anniversary…
SEIZED: Driver already warned over anti-social driving is caught speeding
THIS car was seized after police caught the driver going at 68mph in a 40mph zone. The West Yorkshire Police Roads Policing Unit said: "Seized in Bradford following a speed check, caught doing 68 mph in a 40 mph. "Already had a S59 warning…
Beer bottle thrown at Bradford PCSO's face while on duty
A BRADFORD PCSO was assaulted - by having a beer bottle thrown at his face. PCSO Verdeyen, who covers the Shipley and Saltaire area, was on duty on Friday when the worrying incident unfolded. He said: "So yesterday whilst on duty I was assaulted…
Male taken to hospital after house fire
A MALE was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after a house fire in Keighley. Firefighters from Keighley, Silsden and Shipley were called to a property on North Dean Road at around 9.50pm yesterday following reports of smoke coming…
Fire breaks out in derelict Bradford pub
A FIRE broke out in a derelict Bradford pub in the early hours of the morning. Firefighters from Bradford, Odsal, Shipley and Fairweather Green were called to the old Newby Square on Bowling Old Lane at around 4.20am. The fire was on the…
NOSTALGIA: Five Bradford football teams from 1987 to 1997
IN the latest edition of our look back through the T&A picture archives, here are five football teams from years gone by. Do you recognise yourself or anyone you know? Our first picture is of Shipley Town from November 1995. PICTURE ONE…
Ruth Turton
TURTON Ruth Passed away on May 19, 2020, aged 86 years of Undercliffe. The dearly loved sister of John and Albert and a loved aunt. A private funeral will take place at Nab Wood Crematorium. May she rest in peace.
JASON M HALL
HALL Jason M 18.09.71 - 1.06.08 Some people make the world more special just by being in it... Jay you were one of those people. All our love always Mum, Stu and all your friends. R.I.P xxx…
Brenda Harrison
HARRISON BRENDA (nee Herman) Birthday wishes we send today, To a star in the sky not far away, Engraved in gold on a cloud above, Just for you dear sister with all my love. With an ache in my heart, I whisper low, Happy birthday Brenda, we miss you so
MELVYN TOWNING
TOWNING Melvyn Douglas On May 22 2020 peacefully at home, Melvyn aged 80 years. Beloved wife of Omotayo, much loved dad of Sam, Gabriel, Moses, Joseph and Mary, loved brother of Dennis. Given the current circumstances and not wishing to place anybody
Brenda HARRISON
HARRISON Brenda (nee Herman) Birthday memories fond and true, We loved and thought the world of you. Happy birthday Auntie Brenda Lots of love Lesley and Ricky xx
Brenda Harrison
HARRISON Brenda (nee Herman) I read the cards for Mother, And the verse brings a tear, For those loving words are written, For those mum's who are still here. You always loved the cards we sent, You saved them through the years, You said they made you
McCall on Euro 96: Birthday treat and a tunnel surprise from Gazza
STUART McCall celebrated his 32nd birthday surrounded in tartan and orange. Villa Park was awash with colour as Scotland kicked off their Euro ’96 campaign against a much-fancied Holland. After two warm-up losses on tour in America, Craig Brown…
Staunton seen as one for Bradford City future
TEENAGE talent Reece Staunton has been tipped to break through into Stuart McCall’s City plans. McCall is still in the dark over when the club will be able to get going again. League Two teams are waiting for the EFL to act on the recent indicative…
Visitors ignore social distancing guidelines
THE last weekend before the government further eased the lockdown guidelines saw thousands of people descending on West Yorkshire’s crowded beauty spots. Seemingly ignoring social distancing rules, picnickers settled themselves on the banks of the…
Missing woman found safe and well
A MISSING Cleckheaton woman has been found safe and well, police have said. An appeal was put out to find Jenny Pollard, 25, who had last been seen in the early hours of Saturday morning. A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Jenny Pollard…
WATCH: Magic of the musicals lifting spirits during lockdown
A LOVELY virtual performance featuring songs from musicals of the 1940s and 50s has been created to lift the spirits of those in care homes and people who are self-isolating. The 20-minute long video includes much-loved songs like Somewhere Over…
Over 1,000 Bradford children start smoking each year
OVER a thousand children aged 11-15 still take up smoking in Bradford every year according to a new report by Imperial College London for Cancer research UK. And two thirds of those will go on to become daily smokers. The new analysis…
Cafe granted licence to open until 2am
A SOON to open cafe has been granted a licence to serve “late night refreshments” by a Council committee that met online for the first time. The Bradford District Licensing Panel heard that the original plans for 31 Whetley Lane were for a…
Pride will still be celebrated despite lockdown
A YORKSHIRE-based service which supports LGBTQ young people is still looking to celebrate Pride despite the lockdown. Positive Identities, which has represented Barnardo’s and attended Pride celebrations all over the country for several years, will…
Complaint about support for homeless woman is discontinued
A HOMELESS woman's complaint about the support provided to her by Bradford Council will not be investigated by the Local Government Ombudsman. In the latest list of decisions, the Ombudsman service revealed they had been asked to investigate a complaint…
Repairs to numerous schools to take place during Summer holidays
MILLIONS are to be pumped into primary and secondary schools across Kirklees to fix wiring, repair roofs, replace radiators and upgrade ageing boilers. Much of the maintenance work – costing £3.4m – will take place during the summer break. Some…

31st May 2020