Bradford-based BMX racing team Right Track Fox finished a superb season at Peterborough when they were crowned National Number One Factory Team in only their second season. The club went on to clinch a remarkable treble, entering three teams and finishing
Bradford Bulls fans have given a massive thumbs up to Odsal and a clear thumbs down to Valley Parade. In an extensive survey carried out by BISA (Bradford Independent Supporters' Association) during the second half of this season when it was thought the
Michael Proctor's future at City will hinge on the appointment of a new Sunderland manager. Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy is the favourite to succeed Peter Reid on Wearside and the Bantams will be watching events with close interest. Proctor
In 1912, Bradford Grammar School celebrated its 150th anniversary. In 1913, the last section of the Panama Canal was excavated with explosives detonated by US president Wilson. In 1935, Gershwin's Porgy & Bess opened in New York, described as 'the
The Bank of Ireland has vowed to pursue Abbey National, even though Abbey snubbed its merger proposals earlier this week. The Irish bank is expected to unveil a proposal by the end of this week or early next week. Abbey said the Bank of Ireland offer
A seventh woman has told detectives how she was accosted by a serial sex attacker on the prowl in Bradford. The 21-year-old woman was sitting at a bus stop in Bradford Road, Cottingley, when the suspect approached and tried to lure her into a secluded
Pupils at Salt Grammar were given a helping hand with their art class when a painter dropped in. Yorkshire artist Tom Wood spent two days with pupils helping them to develop their creativity and new techniques. The visits were part of a project called
Radical new plans to create a market-town atmosphere in Bingley by a making a 'gateway' entrance have been met with a mixed reaction. At a special public meeting to discuss the future of the town, Bradford Council senior traffic engineer Phil Sawley revealed
Bradford's Capital of Culture team has been grilled by the judges playing a major part in drawing up the shortlist of cities bidding for the 2008 title. A delegation from the Bradford 2008 team faced the panel in London and were one of the last four cities
Opera stars who have headlined concerts around the world will descend on Bradford for a glittering gala dinner in aid of the Lord Mayor's Appeal. The singers will be performing 'Songs to Delight' at Bradford Grammar School to raise money for children's
A mother today told of her relief after Bradford Council failed in its bid to claim more than £3,000 from her disabled son for unpaid social services charges. Friends and supporters of Steven Matthews said the decision could affect other families around
Reclusive rock star Morrissey has announced a date in Bradford. The singer - full name Steven Patrick Morrissey - was the front-man of The Smiths, one of the most influential bands of the Eighties, who still sell barrow-loads of albums 15 years after
A row broke out today over a "secret" decision to charge people across the district £25 for replacement wheelie bins when they are lost or stolen from properties. Developers are also being asked to provide bins on new housing estates and people who move
Pop Idol superstar Gareth Gates may be on the road to superstardom, but at the moment he's still a novice behind the wheel of a car. And despite rumours that the 18-year-old East Bowling singer has passed his test and bought a £51,000 motor, the Telegraph
Angry parents today demanded answers after the consultation over school closures descended into chaos. Parents of children at Ley Top Primary at Allerton and Thorpe Primary at Idle claimed they had been left in the dark over the proposed closure of seven
A teenager was today awaiting a dangerous heart and lung operation that could save her life. Charlotte Knott (pictured with mum Wendy) suffers from a rare heart condition which leaves her tired and breathless and without the operation she would not survive
Silsden's Dougie Lampkin has secured his seventh British trials, winning the Colin Appleyard ACU 2002 series after a tough event staged by Rochdale Motor Club. The recently-crowned world outdoor trials champion finished ahead of Graham Jarvis on the day
Park Avenue 5, Hyde United 1: Hapless Hyde became the latest side to succumb to the Avenue machine in a one-sided warm-up for Saturday's FA Cup adventure. Rampant Bradford stuffed five past the managerless side, who already look a good bet for relegation
When wheelie bins were first introduced in Bradford, plenty of questions were raised in the T&A's letters columns. Yet no-one bothered to ask what would happen if a bin was lost or stolen, the assumption presumably being that the Council, which provided
A pioneering videophone service for the hearing impaired and sign language users has been launched in Brighouse. Calderdale Council is the first local authority in Yorkshire to introduce the service, which was launched yesterday by the Mayor of Calderdale
A woman who helped to rebuild a Dutch island devastated by flooding half a century ago is appealing for fellow project workers to get in touch. More than 280 people drowned when Schouwen Duiveland Island, in south west Holland, flooded in 1953. Rose Wall
The south wing of towering Manningham Mills will return to Bradford Council's hands while the authority takes on the complex task of preparing it for development. The multi-million-pound prep-aration work on the dilapidated landmark, which could begin
A teenager who rode off on a trials bike after crashing into a six-year-old girl in a busy Bradford park has been locked up for ten months. A Saturday-afternoon trip to Peel Park turned to horror for Charlotte Austin's parents when they saw her get hit
A wealthy businessman who has confessed to being a benefits cheat now faces a prison sentence as well as having some of his assets seized. Shabir Ahmed had pleaded not guilty to more than 180 allegations relating to obtaining by deception benefits totalling
SIR - With strike action from the fire service looming I would like to solicit support for security officers. Firefighters are claiming 40 per cent increase in pay, around £10,000 per year. This equates to the yearly income of an average security officer
