Pudsey Ltd A moved into second place in the Naylor Premier League after 22-8 home victories over both Littlemoor and Eccleshill. Rod Bastow (21-5) and Stuart Hanson (21-7) were in fine form in the win over Eccleshill, while Andy Hodgson (21-9) top-scored
Haworth Road went down to a comprehensive defeat to Pendle Forest in the Cowling Cup final at Glusburn, paying the price for dropping more than ten catches. The Shipley side were without their two main strike bowlers, Adam Cook and Graham Jones - one
Groundsman Andy Fogarty and his dedicated staff transformed Headingley from a swamp into a field on which a 17-overs-a-side totesport League match could be played last night but his efforts were all in vain so far as Yorkshire Phoenix were concerned.
Jamie Peacock won't be going anywhere until at least the end of next season, despite Leeds Rhinos tabling an offer for the reigning Man of Steel this week. "Brian Noble told me Leeds have made a bid and it has been turned down. That's all I know," said
Teenage vandalism is an ongoing problem for some of the villages around Bradford. The disruptive youngsters seem particularly drawn to play areas, which they render out-of-bounds for the children the equipment is intended for and frequently damage or
The University of Bradford has received DTI funding to help develop a host of business incubators - including those focused on the fight against cancer. Small Business Minister Nigel Griffiths has confirmed that the University, through its Ventures and
Tenants of a 14-storey Bradford tower block who have been waiting since January for lifts to be repaired are threatening to take legal action over the delays. Pavlo Mucha said he and other residents of Douglas Towers, many of them elderly, have had enough
The high-powered company spearheading the renaissance of Bradford city centre today stepped in to try to stop the closure of the Exchange Post Office. The Bank Street branch faces the axe because Post Office Ltd says it is running at a loss. Bosses say
Bradford motorists caught driving without insurance could have their cars seized and scrapped by police under new measures introduced today. The move comes as part of a Government crackdown on uninsured drivers who are believed to be six times more likely
The battle for the Division One title is getting tighter. The top two met at Gomersal, and Undercliffe's winning draw means they have narr-owed the gap to three points. Reliable opener Warren Allitt (68) and skipper Andy Wilsdon (69 not out) were the
Rodley moved ten points clear at the top of Division A after an emphatic victory over Pudsey Congs. Simon Dickens took six for 39 to dismiss Congs for just 83 and Rodley eased to victory for the loss of just two wickets. Second-placed Baildon Meths fell
An unbeaten 77 by Richard Brook left Burley possibly just one win away from returning to Division A after a two-year exile. The Burley batsman notched his third half-century of 2004 to help his side pass Calverley's 147 for nine for the loss of just three
Liversedge looked on course for a much-needed win in their battle to avoid relegation, when they bowled out Carlton for just 90 in their Premier Division clash until Simon Sterling stepped in to wreck their hopes. Tausef Ibrar did the damage with the
There was a change at the head of the First Division as long-time leaders Embsay lost against Cowling and were replaced at the top by Barrowford, who overcame Haworth. Just to prove that the previous week's defeat of Oakworth was no fluke, Cowling batted
Bradford 2 Peterborough 2 One point gained or two lost? A rousing home opener left City and their drained fans with mixed emotions at Valley Parade. A day which most of us, during the darkest moments, feared was never going to dawn ended in a pulsating
David Wetherall urged Michael Symes not to blame himself over the penalty miss that denied City their first win. With Dean Windass off injured, Symes took the pressure kick in stoppage time against Peterborough - only to scoop it wide. But Wetherall,
A run-down community centre is to be given £500,000 of European cash to build new premises. Windhill Community Centre in Church Street, Shipley, has been housed in a second-hand temporary building - originally from Heathrow Airport - for the past 20 years
Worried residents in a district village are calling for more recreational facilities for youngsters following a spate of vandalism. In the latest incident, a see-saw and slides in Cullingworth's recreation ground were badly damaged. It is believed a gang
A record number of firefighters from the Bradford district are on a gold quest at the World Firefighters' Games. The 30-strong group make up the largest part of West Yorkshire's contingent for the games which will be held in Sheffield from August 28 -
It was a magical moment for a little girl made possible by the tremendous fundraising efforts of the people of Bradford. Holly Clarke's dream came true when she snuggled up to Mickey Mouse at Disneyland Resort, Paris, while on a trip of a lifetime with
The threat of flooding in the district was fading today as torrential rain and heavy storms began to fade. At its peak yesterday flooding was expected at four points along the River Aire, but three of the warnings from the Environment Agency have now
The legacy of a young Bradford boy who tragically died of a rare form of leukaemia could save a life thousands of miles away. Billy Broxup lost his battle against acute myeloid leukaemia almost two years ago. A potentially life-saving bone marrow match
A senior detective who led the hunt for two armed robbers behind a series of terrifying raids across Bradford today told of the desperate race against time to catch them before someone was shot. Steven Couglan and Shabaz Choudhry netted more than £60,000
Leave landmark church as it is SIR - I think it is disgusting that anyone could consider any alterations to All Saints Church, Bingley, (T&A, August 4),. It is a lovely sight when entering the town or leaving the town. As for moving the old graves
