Charlie Dimmock was bewildered. Her first day on the job and already she was in trouble. "You've ruined my buzz track," grumbled the sound man, and off he stomped. It's tough at the top. "How was I supposed to know what a buzz track was?" she complains
A councillor bidding to revamp one of the main routes into Shipley has been stunned by the response from local residents. And Councillor Phil Thornton (Lab, Shipley East) says some of the ideas being mooted by local people should help transform Leeds
The chairman of Keighley's Victim Support service has vowed that work will not be affected by the closure of the Bradford office. Pat White says despite the fact that the caseload of the North Street office has drastically increased following the closing
An Otley school has won praise from Ofsted inspectors for its quality of teaching. Inspectors visited Whartons Primary School and, in their report, said the overall quality of teaching was very good and makes a positive contribution to pupils' progress
A family left homeless by fire have been inundated with gifts and replacement clothing after neighbours and strangers came to their aid. Sisters Vanessa and Jackie Garner appealed for help to replace clothing and other possessions they lost in the blaze
On January 31, a large fire broke out at Bradford's Carlton Bolling College. Fanned by gale-force winds, the blaze - thought to have been started deliberately - tore through classrooms, destroying 15 in all. Bradford Central Fire Station's Red Watch was
A Shipley missionary has given up life in rainswept Britain to help poverty stricken tribespeople in one of the driest spots on earth. Jenny Hall, daughter of well-known Shipley aid worker Kathy Tedd, will spend the next two years helping to improve agriculture
Villagers in Denholme came face-to-face with the people who pulled the plug on an appeal over a controversial waste site. Bradford council's group planning manager Keith Stones and Shipley planning committee chairman Councillor Eileen Sinclair were grilled
Brave bride Susan Dobson was marrying the man of her dreams this afternoon - St Valentine's Day - just three days after the death of her mother from cancer. But there will be no time to enjoy the traditional trimmings of wedded bliss starting with a honeymoon
When Jim Millar was made redundant at 55 he feared he might not get another job. But within a month he had secured a new position thanks to POPE - People of Previous Experience - the Bradford-based recruitment agency which helps jobless people over 40
Bradford-based seating specialist Knightsbridge Furniture has launched a range of equipment to help health specialists give better care to patients. Knightsbridge, based on Thornton Road, unveiled the furniture range at its Supply Solutions for the Healthcare
A firm started two years ago with a handful of staff has become a multi-million pound business employing nearly 50 workers. Bradford firm Fernlee Industries is also planning to expand in a big way as part of managing director Paul Meer's growth plans
West Ham United 5, Bradford City 4; Richard Sutcliffe reports from Upton Park. Controversy, nine goals, silky skills, theatrical tantrums and high drama - this was a game which had everything apart from a happy ending for Bradford City. In recent years
The response from residents in the Leeds Road area of Shipley to an appeal for improvement ideas has been very encouraging. Councillor Phil Thornton, who is spearheading the project, points out that the normal response rate to questionnaires is around
A leading Bradford says small firms in the district are suffocating from the stranglehold of red tape - even though a Government Minister says it should be cut. Richard Doyle, a partner at Bradford accountants Auker Rhodes, said: "We now have a Small
Rob Foster and his wife Iris have moved from Newfield Grange Farm to a new house at Scosthrop, leaving their son Simon to attend to a historic farm. The Fosters have been associated with Newfield for a century and a-half. Simon is the fifth generation
Householders hiring firms to carry out home improvements should avoid paying cash up front, according to West Yorkshire Trading Standards. At the most consumers should only be expected to put down a deposit as a "sign of good faith", they say. The advice
A Bradford cafe is breaking new ground - by slashing its prices for youngsters prepared to shun greasy food for a healthier life. Business is booming at the cafe in Great Horton as it serves up the half-price meals to teenagers. Under 19s who go to the
Sewers outside Bradford's Alhambra Theatre will be diverted in a £250,000 scheme to prevent flooding at the showpiece building. In heavy rain rivers of water and sewage have teemed down Morley Street into the city centre playhouse - flooding the orchestra
More than 120 school caretakers, cleaners and secretaries still do not know where they will be working after their schools shut this summer. Keith Williamson, regional officer of the union Unison, said his members were demoralised at the process, which
A single mother was subjected to an hour-long sex attack at knifepoint after a bogus official conned his way into her Bradford home. Detectives today described the attack as horrendous and say the 36-year-old woman has been left severely traumatised by
Sikhs have adapted to living in Bradford much more quickly than other Asian communities, according to a new book. The claims are made by a leading Sikh, who has written the book to mark half a century since his community began to arrive in the city. In
Picture the scene. Thousands of fans swaying to the music of Bradford rock band New Model Army, mouthing the lyrics like a mantra. Nothing so out of the ordinary about that, you might think, if the gig was taking place on the group's home patch. But it
The WI members who bared all to make a mint for charity are now bidding to take America by storm. And with Rylstone & District WI's exploits continuing to attract interest from around the globe, the calendar girls from the Yorkshire Dales may also
Why can politicians never get the hang of a decent after-dinner speech north of Watford? Every city in England has a big Chamber of Commerce dinner once a year. They always try to get a Minister to speak. Often they are successful. Almost invariably,
John Foster's share price has begun to rise in anticipation of further developments away from textiles and property. Last month the chairman confirmed that the company is "seeking opportunities to further enhance shareholder value by acquisition". There
When Phill Brown was growing up in Rawdon, little did he know that one day he would be involved in a firm with links on the other side of the world. He had more of an interest in history than anything else as a pupil at St Bede's Grammar School in Bradford
Children's parties at indoor adventure play areas are a growth industry and one which is seeing more business coming its way is Jimmy G's in Saltaire. Former tramsheds at Saltaire roundabout were turned into the north's biggest independent toy shop called
Heckmondwike group 600 Group, which sells engineering equipment around the world, is to unveil new products and show off its new look at an open event today. As part of the rebranding, a new logo has been produced for the group which maintains the identity
Bradford-based Yorkshire Co-operatives has made two senior appointments to prepare for the retirement of its chief executive Tony Henry in July. Peter Marks has become chief executive designate of the group after being deputy chief executive for a number
Keighley Cougars 14, Villeneuve Leopards 16. The only real shock in this year's Silk Cut Challenge Cup fourth round was at Cougar Park yesterday. Many people had this down as a foregone conclusion after the French side had struggled to beat amateurs Castleford
Yorkshire League: Baildon 10, Barnsley 3. Baildon coach Kenny Pollard said after this third successive Thwaites Yorkshire Div-ision Three victory: "Some day teams are going to realise we are a good side. "Barnsley were fourth in the table and we were
Eccleshill United failed to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Carlsberg Vase when an indifferent performance allowed Vauxhall to make home advantage count and win 2-0. The Ellesmere Port club, backed by the wealth of the General Motors corporation, reached
Bradford Bulls 32, Huddersfield-Sheffield 4; Nigel Askham reports from Odsal. There seemed genuine fears in the Bulls camp that they might be caught suffering from ring-rust as the bid for Murrayfield cup glory kicked off. But it never looked remotely
No action will be taken by the Rugby Football League after Bradford Bulls took the field for Saturday's Challenge Cup tie with a different side to the one on the official team-sheet. The list handed to the match officials and the press had Stuart Fielden
Chairman Chris Caisley believes Bradford Bulls will have to do it the hard way if they are to end their 51-year wait for Challenge Cup glory. It follows the draw for the fifth round which sees them paired with Wakefield Trinity at Belle Vue for the second
Defender David Wetherall is convinced that Bradford City have good things to take from their heartbreaking 5-4 defeat at West Ham to help them in their Premiership survival battle. Rarely have the City players looked so distraught as they trudged off
New recruits at a Bingley firm are not only getting to grips with a fresh job - they're getting to grips with the boss too. For the two-day induction into the Jackson Consultancy Group is following How to Succeed and How to Communicate by introducing
Britain is a prosperous, confident country. The people who live here are spending more and more money on having fun because they think the good times are going to continue. At least, that's the interpretation of big-spending Britain put on things by Mintel
A relieved mum today told of the "magical" moment her son regained consciousness days after a serious accident. Elizabeth Firth kept a vigil at 16-year-old Sam's bedside after he was hit by a taxi at Bradford's Killinghall Road on February 4. Sam was
A company set up to revive historic Little Germany is to make the restoration of fire ravaged Eastbrook Hall a top priority. The pledge came as the company which bought the hall three years ago revealed today it was now seeking a partner to redevelop
Forgetful Romeos rejoice - an ingenious Bradford businessman may have come up with the answer to all your prayers. There is nothing quite like an overlooked Valentine's Day, wedding anniversary or birthday to plunge a loving relationship on to the rocks
