Bradford Salem 23, Ponteland 6: Getting to a Twickenham final was the big carrot for Chris Luxton as he rejoined Bradford Salem at the start of the season. And the full back, who spent his two seasons away from Shay Lane at Morley, is still on course
Stalybridge Celtic 2, Bradford Park Avenue 2: Avenue's final game of 2002 on Saturday also served as a mini-review of the season so far. Bradford put out a side depleted by injuries and suspensions, a harsh penalty was given against them, they scored
There may not be any league points at stake or any cup ties to be won, but Brian Noble will leave his Bradford squad in no doubt as to how vital January is. "It is huge, and it is very important that we get it right," said the Bulls coach (pictured).
Wolves 1, Bradford City 2: In the words of local soul diva Beverley Knight, Wolves will look back on this as one they coulda, woulda, shoulda won. R'n'B singer Beverley was the half-time guest at her home-town club and came on the pitch to wave to the
Nicky Law has revealed how grateful he is to have the avoided the sack after City's seven-game losing run. The Bantams have now won three of their last four since those dark days to pull clear of the drop zone, further cementing their survival bid with
Three Bradford-based members of the Great Britain Special Olympics power lifting team, including a Shipley man, are getting a taste for porridge as they prepare for next summer's World Special Olympics in Dublin. Simon Waggett, 20, of Keighley, Helen
A student has stepped in to help doctors decide which drugs should be prescribed on the NHS. Rashad Khan, 21, an administrator and part-time photography student at Keighley College, was one of 30 people elected to help give "common sense" advice to health
Go for it! - That's the message from the Telegraph & Argus Bradford Can... Cancer Research Appeal in the push towards the final hurdle. Chairman Linda Pollard urged people to be persistent and inventive with fundraising to help achieve the £1 million
Bradford's new Bishop is to launch the New Year with a pilgrimage - and aims to meet many of his flock. Bishop David James, pictured, will be wearing down his favourite walking boots in the days leading up to his official "welcoming service" on Saturday
Countryside villages and businesses could be thrown a financial lifeline if Bradford Council pursues a blueprint for the rural economy. If the blueprint is approved, the Council is set to seek funds from Government regeneration agency Yorkshire Forward
Bradford pop queen Kimberley Walsh may be top of the pop world again, after seeing off the challenge from boy band One True Voice, but today she was struggling with flu symptoms. Kimberley couldn't even sing for joy yesterday as her band's single was
Gareth Gates' mum today told how the tragic death of her baby godson inspired the star to support a fundraising campaign for a Bradford hospital. The chart-topping singer kept a vigil at the bedside of little Bradley Barrett before he died - aged just
Guiseley 2, Leek Town 2: A last-minute strike from Pete Sumner cancelled out a disputed penalty and gave Guiseley a fair share of the spoils from the visit of Leek Town at Nethermoor on Saturday. It was a second draw over the holiday period for Guiseley
The New Year about to begin will no doubt bring with it a whole new batch of worthwhile charity appeals. Yet there are ongoing appeals, too, which should not be forgotten at a time of extra calls on people's generosity. The Telegraph & Argus Bradford
In 1879, Gilbert & Sullivan premiered The Pirates of Penzance in Britain and America to preserve the copyright. In 1887, a petition containing 1,132,608 signatures was presented to Queen Victoria calling for the closure of public houses and the sale
A hotel has doubled in size after the completion of a £3 million extension. The Gomersal Park Hotel has undergone a transformation including a new bar and restaurant, two new function rooms, four additional meeting rooms, and a 50-bedroom extension. The
A Bradford shopping centre has said farewell to one of its longest-serving members of staff after John Haley retired after 28 years. Mr Haley, 65, of Bingley, has been working as a senior maintenance supervisor at the Kirkgate Centre in Bradford. And
An MP today called on police in Bradford to investigate the case of a disabled man accused three times of speeding at opposite ends of the country. Allen Aveyard, of Halcyon Way, Little Horton, faces a fine of up to £2,500 and the loss of six penalty
Underwater microphones developed by the Royal Navy to track down enemy submarines are being used by Yorkshire Water to detect leaks. The firm claims to be the first water company in the world to use hydrophones accurately to pinpoint water leaks in large
A high-flying businessman told today how he is putting his jet-set life behind him to concentrate on his family after beating cancer. Adam Hainsworth believes his cancer scare has made him a better person - and he is not going to let that go. The 41-year-old
The heavens opened, the rains fell and Bradford got soaked. And despite a drier spell predicted for today we have not yet seen the last of the unseasonably mild, wet weather. The district saw almost half of December's rainfall average fall in just 12
Police believe another child caused the injuries which left a four-week-old baby girl with a broken leg, fractured skull and bruising while in hospital. In a statement yesterday they said they would be taking no action over the "unusual and unfortunate
A fashion designer has launched a groundbreaking range of clothing which aims to bring a taste of the western catwalk to Asian women. Khamida Hussain, of Thornbury, showcased her designs at a fashion show in Bradford after receiving acclaim for her new
