Homegrown R 'n' B band Another Level feel chuffed when people mistake them for Americans. And the British four-piece, who have enjoyed massive UK hits with Freak Me and I Want You For Myself, plan to make it big in the United States. But before they head
"Am I pronouncing this correctly?" asks Robert McCormick. "I'm in Klan-dudno." Bob is American. Until recently, he thought Wales lived in the ocean. "This place is one of the best-kept secrets in your country," he enthuses. "Only I can't understand the
A furniture warehouse with a difference opens this weekend in Bradford, aimed at helping low-income families. Christians Against Poverty, a charity which has been working for more than two years to help Bradford people in debt, has launched CAP Trading
A man given little hope of recovering from a brain tumour is taking a chance on new treatment. Colin Brayshay, a 41-year-old long distance lorry driver, agreed to be a guinea pig for a new drug hailed as the biggest breakthrough in brain cancer treatment
A traffic warden who waded into a hammer fight between two men has received a bravery award. Otley warden Linda Smith separated the men -- one of whom suffered head wounds - with the help of a passer-by. Now police have praised Linda for her bravery and
Football fever is set to sweep the city as the T&A today launches a campaign urging every citizen to back Bradford City in their push for the Premiership. Community leaders have rallied to support our message that The Only Way Is Up! for the Bantams
Bradford firms have picked up business in Denmark thanks to a trade mission. The mission took 14 delegates to Copenhagen and was the first Export Explorer Trade Mission to be organised by Business Link Bradford & District. Shipley company Outerlimits
Rugby Union: The theory goes that it's best to play a team in mid-table - sides that have too many points to go down, but not enough to go up - at this time of year. It's the kind of talk, however, that Huddersfield could blow a hole in tomorrow at Wagon
Lee Power was not exactly a roaring success at Bradford City - a serious viral illness in the first fortnight of his spell at Valley Parade saw to that. But the striker, now rebuilding his career at Halifax Town, retains a strong affection for the club
Bradford City boss Paul Jewell today called on his promotion-chasing team to keep their heads in the crucial last run-in to the end of the season. As the Telegraph & Argus launched its 'Only Way Is Up' campaign to get everyone in the district behind
A massive 134-point action plan to improve both the health of people across the district and the environment was unveiled today. The strategy was produced in 1992 by Bradford Council and has a major revision each year to target on a wide variety of issues
The Director of Bradford's Racial Equality Council, Ishtiaq Ahmed has been arrested following an allegation of indecent assault. Mr Ahmed, 43, was arrested yesterday, and later bailed pending further inquiries. Mr Ahmed is the information officer for
The stepmum of Lee Clegg today told how she visited his father's grave after hearing the paratrooper had been cleared of murder. Mrs Caroline Clegg, of Cleckheaton said Lee's father, Stan, had lived for the day his son's innocence would be proved. Tragically
Bradford was celebrating a double boost today as it was announced that the multi million pound Aldermanbury office block had a tenant at last - bringing a hundred jobs to the city. Tour operators Sunworld will move from their offices in Rawdon and Pudsey
Bradford was a sea of red noses today as hundreds took part in Comic Relief. Visitors were being invited to sniff out the difference between red and white wine at a blind folded wine tasting session at Sainsbury's in Harrogate Road. And enthusiasts were
Bradford Council has saved £42,000 by launching an action plan aimed at accident-prone workers. The £86,000 bill to Council Tax payers in terms of days lost and salaries in 1997 has been halved, according to a report today. The council officers' report
Seriously-ill patients are set to get a new level of specialist care at Airedale General Hospital in a major development worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. Two high-dependency beds are being created at the hospital for scores of people each year who
A fire safety officer has warned a new craze to paint car headlights a different colour could cost vital seconds in an emergency. Some drivers are choosing to give their headlights a 'trendy' blue tint - which can be confusing for other road-users who
Captain Tempest isn't the only north American giving Shakespeare a mauling in Bradford next week. The cast of the Reduced Shakespeare Company brings its much acclaimed and extremely speedy Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) to St George's
Councillors were today being urged to give planning approval for a £1 million accommodation block on Green Belt land in Mirfield. Holly Bank Trust, which runs Holly Bank Special School, wants to build the residential complex - made up of 18 bedrooms in
Relief could be in sight for motorists held up at what has been described as one of the district's worst junctions. An experimental scheme, to be introduced over the next few weeks, is set to ease congestion at Baildon's A6038 Otley Road/Green Lane junction
Four golf clubs have been left reeling by massive Bradford Council rent rises. And Bingley St Ives Golf Club, which has suffered a 150 per cent rise, has appointed a firm of chartered surveyors to fight the increase which it says is unjust and unparalleled
Keighley-based PS Turner Constructions has teamed up with David Lloyd Leisure in a £6.5 million project to design and build a new leisure and fitness centre in Derby. The newly opened club is the third completed by Turner Constructions, part of the Allen
Bradford Bulls skipper Robbie Paul has some unfinished business at Wembley and he aims to take another step towards putting the record straight at Odsal on Sunday. Paul regards his 1996 and 1997 defeats at the Twin Towers as the most memorable moments
Many people fancied Norwich to win a play-off place under new manager Bruce Rioch. They arrive at Valley Parade in 12th place still only five points behind West Brom who are sixth, but recent results do not inspire confidence. Norwich suffered an embarrassing
Andy O'Brien has some scores to settle with Norwich City if he gets the chance to play against them at Valley Parade tomorrow. The 19-year-old defender unwittingly played a part in both Norwich goals as City were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw at Carrow
The special City Hall reception held to honour Bradford foster parents is welcome recognition by the Lord Mayor of the important work they do. Because of them, many youngsters whose home life left a lot to be desired have been able to spend time - sometimes
Fears over genetically-modified food are being used to separate Bradford businesses from their cash. Questionnaires about the GM controversy are being faxed out to companies by London-based 20th Century Fax. The company claims it is conducting a survey
Health chiefs from Bradford and Leeds today unveiled plans for a unique link-up to train the doctors of tomorrow. Budding medics could take the first steps in their careers by learning from home in a joint bid by the NHS in Bradford and Airedale, Leeds
Bradford Council is being urged by its auditors to put long-term budget plans into place to tackle the deficit in education and social services. The services have finished the year with a total deficit of about £1.2 million. External auditors KPMG also
Foster carers have been personally thanked for their hard work and dedication by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Bradford. Councillor Tony Miller and his wife Elsie presented certificates to foster carers from across the district at a City Hall reception
A Bradford man whose life is ruined by epilepsy is pinning his hopes for a new start on a hi-tech nerve implant. Mark McGeachy, 27, suffers from at least ten and sometimes more than 20 epileptic seizures a day. He has tried at least ten different types
