Peter Atherton is ready to end his career with City after agreeing a new deal to stay. Atherton, who Nicky Law believes can become his Stuart McCall, will put pen to paper on a two-year contract. But Lincoln goalkeeper Alan Marriott has snubbed City because
The practice of taking youngsters out of school during term time for extended holidays abroad, usually to their family's country of origin, is damaging for two main reasons. First and foremost, it is harmful to their education. Although it might well
In 1797, Admiral Nelson was wounded in the arm and the limb was amputated. In 1925, Germany saw the first demonstration of a car phone. In 1963, former 'Wham' star George Michael was born. From the Telegraph & Argus of June 25th, 1978... Christians
The CBI in Yorkshire today called for a cut in interest rates after a survey revealed business confidence in the region is still lagging. Just six per cent of West Yorkshire firms expect the economic situation to improve, according to the research carried
The odds on Morrisons winning the battle for rival Safeway were slashed by City bookmakers today after it was praised by competition watchdogs. While the Competition Commission has yet to make any decisions on offers for Safeway, an exhaustive letter
Chart-topping boy band Busted and former Hearsay singer Kym Marsh will be among stars headlining the bill at this summer's massive Party in the Park. Fans are already snapping up tickets for the event - even though they cost £3 more than last year and
A battling mother has said she is determined to raise enough cash for vital treatment for her brain-damaged daughter. Pearl Browne has a target of £20,000 for a specialist rehabilitation programme to enable her daughter Debbie to move again after a mystery
The success of a new community garden in Baildon, which has received planning permission, hangs in the balance. Organisers fear if they fail to reach their £6,000 fundraising target, the Hall Cliffe Community Garden project could be scrapped. They have
Parents in Bradford are being warned their children will be kicked out of school if they miss too much time on extended trips abroad. Schools chiefs want to crack down on the practice of 'extended leave' where youngsters miss weeks of classes to accompany
One of Bradford's oldest nightclubs has closed to make way for luxury apartments in the heart of the city. Time has been called on JB's in Manor Row because owner Asquith Properties wants to transform it into seven high-class homes to meet increased demand
Brian Noble today revealed he had a series of unprecedented one-to-one meetings with his players following Saturday's defeat to Wigan. As well as the usual weekly team review of the game, the Bulls coach had face-to-face discussions with each of the players
World motorcycle trials champion Dougie Lampkin rounded off an eventful Andorra weekend by increasing his lead in the FIM World Trials Championship over Japanese team colleague Takahisa Fujinami. On Saturday the Silsden rider scored a victory, and with
Yorkshire Phoenix failed to qualify for the Twenty20 Cup semi-finals last night but they ended their involvement in the competition with a rip-roaring victory over Nottinghamshire Outlaws at Headingley which had the 10,114 crowd in a high state of excitement
Harden clinched a thrilling two-run victory over Thackley that could prove to be crucial in this season's fight to avoid relegation from Division B. Harden were promoted with Thackley last season but both clubs have struggled this season. Harden, who
ODSAL: Businesses are snapping-up the chance to taste the new corporate facilities at Odsal stadium as the ground prepares to host its first representative game for 21 years. The Bradford Bulls stadium has been chosen to host the Rugby League origin game
Traffic laws may need to be clarified following outrage over a speeding charge against a West Yorkshire ambulance driver delivering a life-saving organ, the Government has said. Transport Secretary Alistair Darling and Home Office Minister Hazel Blears
A row has erupted over a public inquiry into plans for a £110 million business park on a golf course. The proposal by Landmark Development project is expected to create about 5,000 jobs on the green fields off Rooley Lane. It would swallow up fields at
New calls to get smacking banned have split opinion across Bradford. The Commons Health Committee yesterday urged the Government to ban smacking in an upcoming Green Paper on children at risk. It follows the case of eight-year-old Victoria Climbie who
A woman today told how a stalker who called himself the "gorgeous psycho" tried to ruin her life. Care assistant June Gillard said she was put through seven months of hell by Bradford Council caretaker David Leyland, who sent abusive letters, branding
A major blueprint aimed at bringing harmony and community pride to the district has been adopted - despite claims that it was not a "people's plan". The community cohesion delivery plan was approved by the Council's executive committee after a debate
A 14-year-old boy has gone on trial accused of eight rapes. Bradford Crown Court heard how he allegedly carried out the sex attacks on two girls between September 1999 and June last year. Prosecutor Richard New-bury said the boy, who cannot be identified
The Bishop of Bradford said today he would not knowingly appoint an actively gay priest to his diocese. The Right Reverend David James, pictured, refuelled the Church of England gay debate by declaring: "Sexual activity belongs within a marriage and the
- Bradford continues to cry out for leadership. Its chief executive exits after only a few years, needing to be replaced by one who needs to be paid more than the Prime Minister of the country to promote a city only recently competing nationally for Capital
