Rawdon and Burley boosted their survival hopes with victories as the race to avoid the drop from Division A in the Aire-Wharfe League took another twist. Rawdon's triumph at title-chasing North Leeds was perhaps the biggest shock although Burley's win
Flash floods yesterday and further heavy overnight rain seriously disrupted Yorkshire's Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy semi-final showdown with Surrey at Headingley today. Umpires John Hampshire and John Dudlestone were making an early inspection of
Leeds have won both their clashes against Bradford so far this season - 17-4 in the Challenge Cup in February and 28-20 at Headingley in the Super League in May. But prop Brian McDermott reckons the pressure is still on the Rhinos to prove themselves
Bradford youngster Janine Belton had a disappointing first dip in the pool, crashing out in the heats of the Commonwealth Games 200m Freestyle. The 22-year-old was left bitterly disappointed after missing out on a place in last night's final by nearly
Hull City 3 Bradford City 0: A damp and dismal Boothferry Park was an apt venue for what could have been Bradford City Football Club's last ever game. The decaying stadium provided a suitably gloomy venue for what could prove to be the final throes for
Nicky Law today revealed the enormity of his nightmare preparations for last night's pre-season friendly at Hull City. A Bantams scratch side were roundly beaten 3-0 at Boothferry Park, after a desperate scramble even to field a side. With the senior
They may look small and cute at the moment, but when fully grown, Ponderosa's latest visitors will be five feet long. The rare breeds farm in Heckmondwike is rearing the 15 corn snakes which hatched a week ago. Reptile keeper Axel Barlow, pictured with
Residents in historic Saltaire fear they are being overlooked by tourism bosses. The Victorian model village is seen as a jewel in the crown of Bradford district's tourist attractions but some residents feel their quality of life has deteriorated since
Police in Bradford have launched a major crackdown on drug dealers in the city. But they are also seeking to take away the demand and looking at getting users in to treatment.One victim who is fighting to go clean is Craig, who would typically spend a
Junior rugby players were today desperately hoping they could hang on to their home just before the new season starts. Raiders, who are based at Holme Wood, Bradford, were using the changing and kitchen facilities at Pit Hill Community and Environment
A grant worth thousands of pounds to help build a new community centre could be lost because of delays. The committee behind the Thorpe Edge centre is now racing against time to get work started this year. Newlands Single Regeneration Budget (SRB) Partnership
Bradford Council could bring in an outside partner to manage its £1 billion portfolio of land and property. A review of existing management methods within the Council will be carried out by a specialist team of officers, working with consultants Deloitte
A terrified Bradford jewellery shop owner refused to give in to the demands of armed robbers when they pointed a gun at him. The shopkeeper was threatened by one of the occupants of a car which drew up alongside him when he arrived at KV Jewellers on
Gareth Gates turned down the chance to sing at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games so he could perform in Bradford, it emerged today. The chart-topping star had been lined-up by officials to play a part in the biggest sporting event ever hosted
SIR - Mr Caisley's proposal to "black out" Bulls matches fromthe screens of Sky subscribers is ludicrous. Imagine being denied the chance to watch a Bulls match in your own home as you live in a Bradford postcode but live miles away from Valley Parade
It is a good job they managed to get those extra seats finished in time. The first big day in the pool began with a frantic screwing of screws and turning of nuts as the 718 additional seats were hastily erected over what only days before had been a diving
The outcome of the public-consultation exercise over the future of transport in the Aire Valley was hardly a resounding roar of approval for the Option B - the one which favours extra investment in public transport over a major road-building programme
In 1901, the Yorkshire Show was held at Dudley Hill, Bradford. In 1902, the Little Horton, Bradford section of the electric tramway was opened. In 1964, spacecraft Ranger 7 landed on the Moon. From the Telegraph & Argus of July 31st, 1977... The final
Businesses in the district are not getting enough export advice from the government, according to a new report. Due to lack of government advice 69 per cent of the area's medium sized companies in the region are turning to their financial providers for
A consultation into the future of transport in the Aire Valley - which included a controversial questionnaire - has been accepted as a fair view by councillors. Council officers are now concentrating on developing a strategy in line with the favoured
Soap stars from Emmerdale are gearing up for a cricketing clash with their ratings rivals when they take on The Bill on Sunday. Favourite faces from the television shows will gather at the Bradford and Bingley sports club on Wagon Lane, Bingley, for the
Patients with chronic illnesses in Bradford are being encouraged to improve their lives by becoming "experts" on managing their health. People with conditions such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and asthma are being invited to take part
Torrential downpours caused chaos around the Bradford district last night as a house was struck by lightning and homes and roads flooded during the violent storm. West Yorkshire Fire Service reported 836 calls across the county about weather-related problems
Furious residents today vowed to blockade their street until speeding trucks stop using it as a short cut to a building site. Parents are concerned that large trucks carrying building materials to the site in Apperley Bridge, Bradford, are a serious danger
