Three Bradford area youngsters have been selected for the Brazilian Soccer Schools' national squad. Bingley's Joe Holden has qualified in the under-14 age group, Odsal's Lee Mazacs in the under-13 age group and Northowram's Jack Sellars has been chosen
Otley moved up to third place in Division A after claiming two points from a losing draw in the only Aire-Wharfe League fixture to be completed last weekend. Steeton and Otley were determined to play despite the heavy rain that dogged the region over
Paul Deacon looks set to return to action for the crunch tie against Leeds after overcoming a massive sight fright. The Bulls scrum half was given the all-clear by a specialist after an elbow in the eye from team-mate Jamie Peacock left him partially-blinded
The claim by many Bradford companies that schools in the district are not producing enough potential employees of a sufficiently high calibre to meet their needs is deeply worrying. Bradford is trying hard to attract new companies to establish here and
In 1966, Cassius Clay ( later Muhammad Ali) beat Britain's Henry Cooper for the world heavyweight boxing title. In 1979, Elton John became the first western rock star to play in the USSR at a concert in Leningrad. In 1991, former Indian prime minister
Residents in a Bingley district village are being urged to have their say on how a grant of £20,000 should be spent. Cottingley's Focus Group will be meeting on Wednesday, May 28, at St Michael and All Angels Church Hall, at 7.30pm, to discuss the action
Bradford schools are failing to prepare students for life in the workplace, according to a survey of some of the district's biggest employers. Almost half of Bradford's key businesses said they were struggling to recruit staff and 95 per cent - the highest
A grandfather battling prostate cancer has urged men to be more vigilant about their health. Martin Sykes said men should go to the doctors if they notice anything unusual. The 54-year-old discovered a problem and was diagnosed with prostate cancer in
The new Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Allan Hillary, today appealed to people and organisations across the district to help youngsters go on outdoor adventure courses which could become the turning point in their lives. He has picked Bradford Outward
Relatives of a Keighley barber who went missing 12 years ago are being invited to claim his estate. Bachelor Malcolm Berry has not been seen since he disappeared, aged 56, in August 1991, when he was rumoured to be in Spain. Now, more than a decade after
Hundreds of jobs have been saved after a Bradford computer supplies firm was bought just days after being put into administration by its US parent company. ISA International, which has its headquarters in Vicar Lane, was sold yesterday by administrators
A widow says she is still in limbo, 18 months after the brutal murder of her husband, while his killer roams free. On Wednesday November 21, 2001 auto-electrician Brian Hardwick was gunned down at his workplace and robbed of his wallet, purse, pendant
The first question Yorkshire asked their new overseas star Yuvraj Singh when he finally arrived in England yesterday was: "Do you feel fresh enough to play in the championship match against Glamorgan?" And the answer they got back from the fit and enthusiastic
City's centenary match between their modern-day promotion heroes may not be resurrected. The club called off this weekend's game between the 1996 and 1999 glory teams because so many players could not make it. Chairman Gordon Gibb hoped to rearrange it
Considering he's just snapped up one of the leading names in designer footwear and posted a pre-tax profit of almost £7 million, Michael Ziff is in a surprisingly subdued mood. The ink's barely dry on Stylo's £1.5 million takeover of Shelly's Shoes -
Meat production at a major cattle market in the district is set to be transformed with the launch of a new processing unit. Craven Cattle Mart's new unit at Skipton Auction Mart is ready to go into action once approval has been received from the Food
Bosses at electronics giant Pace Microtechnology today hailed its two latest deals as proof of the buoyancy of the market for its digital set-top boxes. The Saltaire-based firm yesterday announced it had secured a contract to supply the largest commercial
Police were out in force across the Spen Valley, Birstall and Birkenshaw today as part of a huge crackdown on burglary. As part of the Dewsbury Division's year-long campaign against burglary, officers were targeting known offenders and executing warrants
At least 28 separate injuries were inflicted in the attack that killed Qadir Ahmed, a jury was told. Forensic pathologist Professor Christopher Milroy told Leeds Crown Court that at least three weapons - a knife, an axe or similar and a cylindrical object
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's an award-winning dress, designed by a Bradford fashion student. Stylish women will soon be able to buy the garment, which was inspired by an aeroplane and designed by Anthony Noll. The 24-year-old student at the Royal
Police today declared war on the illegal traders who cash in on car crime in Bradford. Officers pledged to track down the teams of organised criminals who buy and sell stolen vehicles, fuelling the demand for thieves to go out and steal. By smashing the
SIR - After many years involvement as a Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator I have decided to "hand in my badge". Recently I attended a forum (incidentally covered by a T&A reporter) which included two police representatives of the "POP" team. When the
