The revival of Bradford Civic Society comes at a time when the future of Bradford's city centre is once again the focus of intense public attention. Andrew Mason, chairman of the steering committee, talks to JIM GREENHALF about the society's objectives
Bradford's hospital bosses have welcomed tough new measures to crack down on violence against NHS staff. People who abuse or threaten staff will face fines of up to £1,000 under new proposals. One-in-four of NHS medical staff have suffered swearing
Brian Noble has warned his Bulls side against complacency when they face off against Les Catalans. The French newcomers may have lost successive Super League matches - at perennial strugglers Salford and Castleford - but are a different prospect on their
Time and again this newspaper, in support of the End the Abuse campaign, has hammered home the message that health workers should not have to put up with physical or verbal attacks in the workplace. They are professionals whose job and, indeed, in many
A manufacturer of pet bedding has expanded into new premises in Girlington, Bradford Animal Dreams has opened a new warehouse after winning a large contract for the removal of wood shavings from Horsforth shed manufacturer Woodlands Garden Sheds. The
A business has achieved a 'giant killing', picking up two internet industry awards. Exa Networks was named best business broadband provider and was runner-up in the best business internet service provider category at the Internet Service Provider Awards
A Bradford software company has merged with IT giant Sanderson as part of a multi-million pound deal. Software designer Megabyte, now in its 30th year of business, has been bought by the Sanderson Group for up to £1.5 million in cash and £2 million in
More than a quarter of all fines slapped on litter bugs in Yorkshire and Humber last year were handed out in Bradford, new figures show. Bradford has handed out more £50 on-the-spot fines to litterbugs than any other area of Yorkshire during 2004 to 2005
What started as a lunch-time drop-in centre at St John's Church where addicts could eat and take part in social activities, has grown into a major rehabilitation project. The Caleb Project now serves up 4,000 meals a year and is luring dozens of addicts
When an Indian businessman rang Aidey Pugh out of the blue and offered to fly him and his fellow thespians out to Calcutta, the actor thought someone was having him on. But fast forward two months and the drama company, Murder One, is today set to jet
Council chiefs have been accused of withholding a report into the department responsible for its controversial education, IT and buildings contracts. Members of a key committee meet today to recommend improvements to how the Council buys services, but
A former brothel-owner has been ordered to pay back almost £250,000 which he gained through the proceeds of crime. New Zealander Desmond McAuliffe was jailed for a year after he admitted running the sex premises at Thorncliffe House, Thornbury, Bradford
Smokescreen - but protest will go on SIR - Another excellent letter from Kenneth A Webster (T&A, February 18) demanding that Maud Marshall and BCR cease hiding behind their increasingly dubious smokescreen of excuses and misinformation regarding the
Winger Mark Burnham made his debut for Bolton Woods and scored the only goal as Woods, playing catch-up in their Premier Division programme, beat Whetley Lane WMC 1-0. There was no luck for Wyke Wanderers who stay in the relegation frame after losing
Campion kept their unbeaten record intact and replaced Ovenden West Riding in second place in the Mumtaz Premier Division after beating the Halifax side 3-2. Chris Graham and Des Hamilton controlled the centre of the field for Campion and it was Graham's
Bradford completed a clean sweep in the West Yorkshire Schools' Individual Championship at Bradford Grammar School. They won all eight titles from an encouraging entry of 48 boys and 16 girls, with Bradford Grammar School taking four titles, Beckfoot
Bradford Park Avenue have 12 games to save their season and prevent an unthinkable second consecutive relegation. Gary Brook's sacking on Sunday - after just three-quarters of a season in charge - came as no surprise to disgruntled fans. Brook's task
Steve Claridge today called for calm amid growing fears of a relegation dogfight at Valley Parade. City currently sit just four points above the drop zone after Saturday's loss at basement boys MK Dons. Only six points separate Colin Todd's men in mid-table
Bradford pupils say a handful of yobs are tarnishing the image of all young people. A Government poll has revealed how 60 per cent of youngsters in Yorkshire are tired of anti-social behaviour because it tars all young people with the same brush. About
Bradford academics have launched a £6 million bid to develop an MRSA-busting skin cream. The cream would tackle the bacteria that can cause MRSA of the skin. The cash would also help the team of experts in skin microbiology launch trials of a new cream
Bradford's hospital bosses have welcomed tough new measures to crack down on violence against NHS staff. People who abuse or threaten staff will face fines of up to £1,000 under new proposals. One-in-four of NHS medical staff have suffered swearing, harassment
The answer to one of the great mysteries of the Second World War will be revealed at a lecture in Bradford. The abrupt end to the wartime broadcasts of Bradford writer JB Priestley has created intrigue for more than half a century. Now his stepson believes
Fire chiefs are being forced to spend tens of thousands of pounds on equipment so they can help get obese people out of their homes. The situation has arisen because West Yorkshire firefighters are getting an increasing number of calls for help from the
