Bradford Park Avenue are waiting on a pitch inspection ahead of tonight's West Riding County Cup quarter-final at Glasshoughton Welfare. Thawing temperatures are causing concern and have already led to the postponement of Thackley's home second round
Bradford City supporters who have braved the cold and rain in the Sunwin Stand at Valley Parade this season will receive a discount worth about £30 on next year's season ticket. City had hoped the roof of the new double decker £7.5m west stand would be
City chairman Geoffrey Richmond has admittted that any further expansion of Valley Parade will depend on the support of the fans. In announcing £30 compensation for season ticket holders in the Sunwin Stand who have been without a roof because of building
Pudsey-based marketing services consultancy, DLJ Associates, is celebrating new accounts which will see it offering professional support to three Bradford businesses. DLJ's design division is producing a range of point-of-sale material to help the Bradford
Police today urged walkers to let others know their plans, after a Bingley couple sparked a massive rescue operation. The advice came after mountain-rescue teams and a helicopter spent hours combing the Skipton countryside for a man and woman who failed
Pace Micro Technology, the Saltaire-based electronics giant, today launched a major assault on the European market by buying up a French competitor. In a deal worth up to £22 million, Pace is set to take ownership of Xcom Multi Media Communications SA
Dog wardens have been left scratching their heads over how to catch a stray dog which is causing havoc outside a cash-and-carry shop. Officers from the Bradford Dog and Animal Warden Service tried unsuccessfully to snare the timid German Shepherd after
A hospital worker today told how his family faced homelessness when two charity groups threatened to evict them from their Bradford home. Matloob Hussain said he and his daughters only escaped being left on the streets after his solicitor overturned a
Panto bosses have hailed the Alhambra's Aladdin as a box-office smash after a record-breaking seven-week run. More than 84,000 people flocked to see the show, starring veteran funnymen Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball, since it started in December - making
Children at a Heckmond-wike school put the finishing touches to a booklet in memory of their teacher, before it was presented to her parents. Angela Ovington, a teacher at Cawley Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School, was mown down by drink-driver Allan
Bullies are being referred to education social workers in a bid to teach them to curb their violence. Bradford Council's specialist anti-bullying service is now turning to the culprits as well as the victims in an innovative pilot scheme to cut the problem
Race watchdogs are investigating alleged racist comments during a Conservative Party rally in Manningham. People in the mainly Muslim 700-strong audience were allegedly asked to raise their hands to pledge to back Pakistani Muslim candidates above others
The man known to millions as Jim Royle has had his famous features captured on canvas by local artist Alan Hydes. Actor Ricky Tomlinson spoke to the Telegraph & Argus as he polished off his lunch at The Queen's pub in Apperley Bridge. Scouser Ricky
Police today urged Bradford City to drop plans to put Liverpool fans next to home supporters - or risk a football tragedy. The club has banned away supporters from its new north west corner stand following crowd trouble at the Manchester United game last
Dougie Lampkin blitzed Barcelona on his way to a fifth world indoor arena championship trial success. He beat all the Spanish hopes with another spellbinding performance that puts him on exactly 100 points with five rounds yet to run. Lampkin swept through
Bradford Bulls coach Brian Noble has revealed that Mike Forshaw will get the first opportunity to secure the crucial loose forward berth this season. Forshaw retired from international rugby at the end of the World Club to concentrate on his Bulls commitments
Manager Jim Jefferies is arranging to give a trial to a Slovenian international striker this week as Bradford City try to cure their chronic goalscoring problems. Jefferies is having a look at Ermin Filjak, who currently plays in Switzerland and is out
The people of Bradford frequently call for more police on the beat. They protest at any plans to take officers out of the community. They worry that the absence of the local bobby might have a bad effect on the morale of law-abiding folk while boosting
Missed dental appointments could soon become a thing of the past thanks to Yorkshire based Dentrak Computer Systems. The company, based in Bramham, is to launch a series of new upgrades to its practice management software - Dentrak Plus - enabling dentists
Stronger measures to prevent employees using industrial tribunals as a way of causing embarrassment have been welcomed by engineering employers in Yorkshire. Under new proposals, due to take effect within the next few months, a tribunal will be able to
In 1834, the first number of the Bradford Observer, was issued. In 1923, new workshops for the blind were opened in Frizinghall. In 1952, King George VI died at Sandringham. From the Telegraph & Argus of February 6, 1976... Economic prosperity for
A business started in a conservatory by a mother and daughter from Shelf is celebrating after becoming the 100th new enterprise to benefit from joining a start-up scheme. Just over a year ago, Patricia Maclean and daughter Kath founded Mc3 Logistics,
A fed-up beat bobby today warned his community to use his monthly advice sessions or lose them. PC Abdul Khan is the community constable for the Idle, Thackley and Thorpe Edge areas of Bradford. After attending a neighbourhood community forum meeting
A judge who locked up a 16-year-old boy for four years issued a strong warning to robbers targeting youngsters with mobile phones. Bradford Crown Court heard how Lee Farrell demanded money, phones and trainers from younger boys who were frightened into
A Bradford restaurateur is planning to raise more than £10,000 for the Telegraph & Argus's Indian earthquake appeal by holding a charity dinner. Omar Khan, owner of Bradford's Shah Jehan restaurant, is hoping that curry fans will turn out in force
The Loch Ness Monster won't be the only old creature cruising Scotland's most famous stretch of water this summer. A team of fundraisers from Bradford - with an average age of 60 - is planning to brave the murky waters of Loch Ness in a world record attempt
An unlucky cat ended up losing one of its nine lives, and half an ear, when it hitched a free ride inside the engine of a moving car. The cat, a female long-haired tortoiseshell tabby, is thought to have climbed into the engine compartment in Girlington
A 32-year-old woman has been cleared of neglecting three horses including a foal, after a two-day trial. Bradford Magistrates Court heard how Lesley Stewart allegedly failed to look after the animals often enough. But District Judge (Magistrate) David
Businesses are vying for the right to bring back boating to historic Lister Park. Demand for the boats - pictured on the lake in the 1960s - faded in the 1980s, after which the once picturesque lake became filled with debris and weeds. But in 1999 it
SIR - May I clarify your story of January 30 regarding Keighley Market since it will have caused some consternation among traders and local shoppers. As the Executive Member responsible for markets, I have no intention of "flattening", "selling off" or
