Stand off Mick Walker scored the all- important second-half try which enabled Victoria Rangers to pull off a shock second-round win over Premier Division leaders Siddal in the Pennine Presidents Cup. Former international referee Fred Lindop ensured the
Steve Banks has a lasting memory of staring up at the floodlights at the Bradford & Bingley Stadium. The goalkeeper's three-month stay with City was cut short by a knee injury in the home game against Sheffield United. Banks had to be stretchered
A call has gone out to music trophy holders to return them in the New Year. Organisers of the Robertshaw Festival of Music, Speech and Drama are requesting winners at the 2002 festival return trophies. For more information, ring the trophy secretary on
Bradford's own business angel will be on call to save churches and charities from IT disasters with a new computer consultancy service. The Reverend Geoff Percival, of Christ Church, Windhill, Shipley, is retiring from his post as vicar on New Year's
Health chiefs and Council bosses met at a pioneering health summit in Bradford to bring together members of a new partnership. The aim of the partnership - made up of Bradford Council, health leaders, and the voluntary sector - is to keep health issues
Scottish country dancing is just what the doctor ordered - said jig teacher Eric Wallace. The 64-year-old from Calverley works as a part-time accountant by day and dance teacher by night. And he said the Scottish dance is a healthy way to fight off old
The future of an art gallery threatened with closure is looking brighter thanks to a campaign group set up to save it. The group has increased visitor numbers by ten per cent, following a series of events it has held to attract more interest. The Smith
Smiles and Laughter is the unlikely name for a new disciplinary code at a Bradford secondary school. But leaders of Wyke Manor School say it is making a difference and has cut truancy rates after only one term. The school, one of a number across the district
A health project created in Bradford has been given a celebrity boost in its bid to tackle the scourge of Aids in Africa. Doctors in the district teamed up with colleagues in Swaziland to help 250,000 people affected by Aids in the region. They have now
A mum's Christmas wish came true when she was able to cradle her baby son in her arms at her Bradford home. Debbie Newman, whose partner died just before his son was born, didn't think Kian would be well enough to leave hospital until the new yea. The
Andrew Dunemann, who helped finance his close-season move from small-town club Halifax to city slickers Leeds Rhinos, has been handed his first chance to claim Ben Walker's old stand-off position. The 26-year-old Australian lost out to rising England
Leeds manager Terry Venables has criticised the congested Christmas fixture list and fears the prospect of yet more injuries. The majority of clubs across the country face two matches in three days this week as a Boxing Day clash on Thursday is followed
Bradford Park Avenue take to the field today without Rory Prendergast. With the winger running out at Whitby Town after his move to rivals Accrington Stanley, Trevor Storton's men will have to do battle for the first time without their inspirational winger
City are gearing up for a cup final this afternoon. The players are in no doubt that the home clash with fellow relegation fighters Stoke marks a crucial point of the campaign. Midfielder Michael Standing said: "This is the biggest game of our season
The best Christmas present Bradford could have been given (other than a rethink by the Capital of Culture judges) is a shopping boom which has seen sales racing ahead of those of last year and is bound to boost confidence in the city's ability to support
In 1893, Chinese Communist leader Mao Tse-tung was born. In 1914, the Bradford Theatre Royal celebrated the Jubilee of its opening. In 1943, Royal Navy ships sank the German battlecruiser 'Scharnhorst'. From the Telegraph & Argus of December 26th,
At this time of year the only thing most youngsters think of doing with paper is tearing it off their presents. But nine-year-old Joseph Thorpe from Haworth has taken a more ecological approach. The green youngster has enlisted the help of fellow litter-busting
Older people in the Barkerend area are to benefit from smoke alarms which have been donated by Fagley firm British Bakeries. The 100 smoke alarms have been handed over to Age Concern at a variety of venues across Bradford including Greenhill Methodist
Elise Barraclough could not wait to take her new baby home to show her three-year-old sister Evie. Elise, 17, of Etna Street, Great Horton, Bradford, gave birth to Christmas baby boy McKenzie James Barraclough at 3.34am on Christmas Day. He bounced into
Businesses will clear out of Bradford because there is so much crime and anti-social behaviour, warn company bosses operating on the same street. The six firms on Tickhill Street, off Leeds Road, have counted "at least 60 incidents" of crime, including
The owner of a cafe which was gutted by fire says she is looking forward to serving turkey and all the festive trimmings to her regulars - next March. Glenys Ratcliffe has run Bingley's popular Myrtle Park cafe, known as Bunter's Place, for the past 15
The drug-dealing managers of a notorious Bradford caf came close to pocketing £10,000 of Government cash. But officials stepped in to block the handout destined for the Young Lion Caf in Manningham's Lumb Lane, after learning that its business partners
A family are celebrating their best ever Christmas following the emotional home-coming of a 14-year-old girl who was missing for 19 days. It was hugs, kisses and tears all round when Sherrylee Oliver returned in the early hours of Christmas morning. The
A run-down 1960s building which has been transformed into a state-of-the-art office complex was today welcomed as a major boost to historic Little Germany. Owners Aldersgate Estates have redeveloped empty Capital House in Church Bank at a cost of £1.4
Fundraisers have risen to a tough Christmas challenge - and doubled the target. At the beginning of December, the Telegraph & Argus Bradford Can...Cancer Research Appeal set the challenge of collecting £25,000 by Christmas Day. But the final total
SIR - The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association appeals to readers to sign our "Regulate Fireworks Now" petition, which calls for an end to the disruption and distress caused to guide dogs and their owners. Every New Year celebrations force guide dogs
