Reigning Premier Division champions Albion Sports lost their unbeaten record to the previous year's champions Fairweather Green at Rhodesway. Albion were beaten 3-2 but the game wasn't as close as the scoreline suggests and, although Albion could never
Bulls coach Brian Noble has paid tribute to a player who "carried the Bulls" into the Super League era. "I don't think anybody has ever done any more for any other club," said Noble of Robbie Paul's contribution to Bradford. "He has been a massive part
'It's never easy to say 'goodbye' or 'thank you' to people in your family but that's what I have to do. When I first came to Bradford the club had about 3,000 hard-core fans. Now we have about 15,000 or so. That means a lot of people joined the club about
Battling Wibsey came within a few minutes of inflicting a second league defeat of the season on Mumtaz Premier Division high-fliers Brighouse Town. Wibsey were leading 3-2 after two goals from John Penn and another by Chris Hanney. But their defence finally
Great Britain coach Brian Noble has reacted angrily to suggestions there was an ulterior motive behind the withdrawal of Bulls winger Lesley Vainikolo from the New Zealand squad for the Gillette Tri-Nations. The match-winning winger will miss the bulk
City's FA Cup clash with Tranmere will be played on Sunday, November 6 at Valley Parade with a 3pm kick-off. The first-round tie was scheduled for November 5 but West Yorkshire Police blocked any games in the area on that day because of a planned British
Robbie Paul will be officially unveiled as a Huddersfield Giant today. After 305 games and 156 tries, four Super League titles, two Challenge Cups wins and a World Club Challenge title, one of the most glorious careers in Bradford rugby league history
Bradford Council is one of only four organisations in the UK to be shortlisted for a prestigious Age Positive at Work award in recognition for its age-friendly policies. The council will find out at a gala dinner at London's Grosvenor Hotel whether it
A fund to help disadvantaged Bradford entrepreneurs build new businesses has proved so successful it is to be extended to Leeds. The Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) was started 18 months ago with £360,000 of backing. Although it was targeted at high-risk
Ambulance workers from across the district have been honoured for their contributions to emergency care. The West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service Awards also saw accolades for three foundry workers from Cleckheaton, who saved the life of a colleague
Facilities and equipment to meet training needs of the Olympic athletes are likely to be provided at the proposed world-class sports village at Odsal Stadium. Bradford Council and Bradford Bulls are considering the effect of the games on the village before
The countdown is on to hospitals in Bradford becoming smoke-free. By December smoking will not be allowed anywhere at Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's Hospital. The transition to smoke-free sites is beginning this autumn with the aim that by the
A fractured gas main has been found during the probe into an explosion which ripped apart a Bradford bungalow injuring three people. Today a Northern Gas Networks spokesman confirmed damage was found to a ten-inch diameter cast iron pipe in the footpath
A commanding officer has paid tribute to the four soldiers in his unit who lost their lives in Iraq - including Bradford's Sergeant Christian Hickey. Lieutenant Colonel Nick Henderson, Commanding officer of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, told of
A mentally-ill man stabbed his step-dad to death the day after being turned away from a mental hospital because there were no beds. John Hampson was yesterday detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act by a judge after admitting the manslaughter
'Vandals' should rebuild Old Vic SIR - I seem to be the only one who would like to see a park and gardens, with an ornamental lake, by the side of the City Hall, where that ugly police station is at present. Everyone else can only think of shopping trollies
Historically, Bradford has a more-than-respectable reputation for innovation in many areas. Its latest pioneering success is the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF), managed by Bradford Enterprise Agency under the umbrella of Bradford Chamber of Commerce.
Companies in Bradford with innovative technologies are being invited to apply for grants as part of the Government's Technology Programme. Some £63 million has been earmarked to help firms exploit emerging technologies and taking ideas from the lab into
A train station which has left passengers feeling "vulnerable" is to get improved security. Concerns have been raised about the intimidating nature of Shipley station because of its dark corners and subway. Rail chief hope to improve the situation by
Police have pledged to fully exploit their new powers to crack down on firework yobs. Hooligans caught throwing fireworks in public and anyone aged under 18 found in possession of fireworks will now get £80 fixed penalty notices. The fixed penalty notices
Detectives were today investigating an allegation of an indecent assault on a teenage girl by three youths in Bradford. The attack is said to have happened between 1.30pm and 2.30pm on Thursday on a footpath between Albion Road and Fairhaven Green in
Restaurateur Thanos Dimou is swapping good food and fine wines for a night on the streets when he sleeps rough to raise cash for the homeless. Thanos is planning the fundraising effort as part of the Streetsmart campaign, which sees Bradford restaurants
Break out the cigars, kick the dog and everyone come round to mine to sink a couple of cans and watch The Sweeney or Men and Motors: real men are back! Those marketing gurus and trend-spotters who insist we all must have a suitable label have announced
