Leading scorer Lee Grice was a late withdrawal with an upset stomach from a Saturday night curry and as it turned out Shoulder of Mutton didn't need him as they ran out 9-3 winners over Queensbridge in the second round of the Intermediate Cup. Queensbridge
Financial necessity and the player's personal ambition fuelled Rory Prendergast's move to rivals Accrington Stanley. Spectacular displays by the wing wizard since arriving at Horsfall Stadium has made a move to a bigger club look increasingly likely.
Bradford Bulls coach Brian Noble is certain that his latest signing Karl Pratt is made of the right stuff. His fall-out with Leeds Rhinos and his display in the first Test against New Zealand last month have left question marks over the 22-year-old's
There are some Bradford people who spoke dismissively about Gareth Gates when he hit the big-time as runner-up in the Pop Idol contest. They saw little kudos for the city, as it bid for a place on the Capital of Culture short-list, in boasting that it
A family repeatedly targeted by burglars have been given a surprise Christmas gift by a Bradford security company. Staff at CTS Ltd in Wyke learned of the problems Mary and John Fieldhouse were facing after reading about their latest break-in in the Telegraph
Villagers have called time on a boycott of their local after its owners agreed to discuss a blazing row over its external illuminations. Campaigner Matt Palmer had urged people to stay away from the Generous Pioneer in Burley-in-Wharfedale where the brightness
Friends and neighbours of a boy who died under the wheels of a lorry while riding his bike have created a community garden in his memory. Thirteen-year-old Kyle Davies, pictured, died in Harrogate Road near Ravenscliffe estate in February. For weeks afterwards
A Pop Idol reject, who challenged judge Pete Waterman to a fight on the television show, smashed a man's eye socket in a drunken row, a court heard. At an earlier hearing Anthony Shaw, 28, of Emm Lane, Heaton, had admitted assaulting Philip Brockett after
Bradford's beloved shire horses have said cheerio to the city before going to their country retreat to have a break and enjoy hay and carrots for their Christmas lunches. Steve Kerry, spokesman for Bradford Industrial Museum, where William, Henry, Barrel
The Bishop of Bradford has spoken of the need for world peace this Christmas as the threat of war with Iraq looms. The Right Reverend David James said war was a "last resort" and the effect on Iraqi people should be considered before any attacks are carried
It might be a far cry from the glitzy lifestyle of the London celebrity circuit. But as chart-topper Kimberley Walsh arrived back at the family home in Allerton, she vowed her number one choice for Christmas was Bradford. The 21-year-old rocketed to pop
The North Bradford Basketball Development Centre has been working with Baildon Recreation Centre to develop a new basketball opportunity in north Bradford. Following on from the success of a recent course for boys and girls aged eight to 14, held at the
Injured Andy Myers is backing City to deliver a Boxing Day pick-me-up with victory in the relegation showdown against Stoke. Myers faces six weeks out of action after a double hernia operation. But the club's player of the year expects his spirits to
In 1828, grave robbers Burke and Hare went on trial in Edinburgh. In 1920, Enrico Caruso gave his last public performance in New York. From the Telegraph & Argus of December 24th, 1977... CHRISTMAS DAY TV: BBC: 3.0 The Queen. 3.5 Billy Smart's Circus
Veteran school governor Jim Britton has been honoured by Bingley Grammar School. The school's new library has been dedicated in Mr Britton's honour. He has been chairman of governors at the school for 20 years. In a short ceremony attended by school governors
A new doctors surgery is set to improve access to health care for people in north Bradford. Work is now underway on the £700,000 development in Rockwell Lane, Thorpe Edge, which will eventually house five doctors. It is also hoped a pharmacy will move
Big Jack Taylor has shunned the prospect of a hot Christmas on the beach for a quiet time at home - again. Larger-than-life Jack, pictured, was invited to spend Yuletide with his brother Billy in Australia, but Jack simply wants to enjoy the comforts
Members of a club burned out by rioters were celebrating today after councillors agreed to sell them land to build new premises. But Manningham Labour Club is racing against time to use its £647,000 insurance settlement - its cover for loss of business
Dental services in Bradford are operating on a knife edge due to a shortage of dentists in the district, health chiefs have been warned. Dentists, struggling to cope with too many patients, are deserting their practices because of ill health and not enough
SIR - In his letter of December 16 Ray Price, managing director of Arriva Trains Northern, fails to mention that he is a member of a board of directors who recently awarded themselves bonuses of over £100,000 a year. Arriva is a company which has received
