Just when I was about to give up on the horror stories about this being the "worst winter ever on record ever" (The Daily Express) and "Second Ice Age ahoy! And it's probably all the fault of asylum seekers, Islamic fundamentalists, and/or single parents
"Now then, " said Magic Andy. "Who knows what this is?" He was holding up a cardboard disc with a hole in the middle. It was printed to look like, well, a seven inch vinyl record. I nearly put my hand up to shout out the answer, but refrained. This
Those regular readers with elephantine memories might well recall that in November last year I reported how a colleague had purchased for me - from a Clitheroe second hand shop - a copy of Ali Bongo's Book of Magic. It was chock-full of tricks from the
If ever there was support to the argument for more stringent border controls, it must be the news that the dead swan which was poised to spark a bird flu pandemic and kill half the British population wasn't, in fact, one of "our birds" at all, but a fly-by-night
Pop is a battleground, and for every bright star leading the honourable charge on the charts under the sunlit, time-honoured regimental banners of "enduring talent" or "next big thing", there are the casualties of the music industry, yesterday's men and
From the comfortable image of oldstyle policing as seen in Dixon of Dock Green to the more frenetic atmosphere of The Bill's Sun Hill, the popular perception of police stations is as places where members of the public are welcome to call in, whether they
Two home games in the next four days brings an exciting end-of-season climax to Bradford Park Avenue's disappointing Northern Premier League campaign. Two victories would almost certainly seal survival and Avenue go into tonight's game with promotion-seeking
Yorkshire today began their Liverpool Victoria Champion-ship programme against Nott-inghamshire at Trent Bridge with Tim Bresnan already having earned the respect of the title-holders. While Yorkshire were gently warming up against Leeds-Bradford Universities
Danny Cadamarteri admits he is still fighting to become a regular strike partner for Dean Windass. Cadamarteri notched his first goal for eight months at Gillingham on Monday but still reckons he has plenty to do to get the job for keeps. "I don't think
Wanted man Brian Noble was expected to end his illustrious career at Bradford Bulls today, paving the way to finally take up Wigan's head coach position. Despite emotional scenes at Odsal last night as the champions hammered Huddersfield Giants 52-18
A new managing director started work at the Telegraph & Argus yesterday. Charles Birrell, left, takes over from David Coates who has become regional managing director of the T&A and its sister papers in the North East. Mr Birrell started in newspapers
"Mutual is best," insists Bradford's Yorkshire Building Society as yet another financial institution unveiled plans to float on the stock market. The Rooley Lane-based building society said it had no plans to follow Standard Life and become a public
Bradford patients who have learnt to manage their long-term illnesses have been telling healthcare professionals about a pioneering self-care course which has helped transform their lives. The Expert Patient Programme (EPP), a free six-week patient-led
The family of a tragic dad who died four years after his disabled daughter will celebrate his life tomorrow. Loved ones of Michael Shimmin are hosting a charity tribute to the popular father of two, who died after an evening out with friends. Mr Shimmin
A Bradford soldier's wife has written to Tony Blair claiming her family has been "forgotten" by the Army while her husband risks his life in Iraq. Imelda Parkinson's husband Stephen is a part-time soldier with the Territorial Army in Pudsey's 4th Battalion
An MP will confront a top-ranking police officer over plans to bar constituents from their local police stations. Shipley MP Philip Davies will challenge Assistant Chief Constable David Crompton on Friday, May 5, over the closure of front counters at
Bradford Council bosses are hoping to slash water bills by fitting an innovative device to toilets in its buildings. If trials are successful a water-saving kit will be fitted to hundreds of cisterns in City Hall, Council offices, libraries, museums
More than 15 per cent of Bradford voters are to cast their vote by post in next month's local elections. Yesterday saw a last-minute rush of hundreds of people anxious not to miss the 5pm deadline for applications. Bradford Council's election unit
Rail bosses are to use private security guards to tackle rowdy behaviour and violence on the Aire Valley line. Train operator Northern Rail is to put highly-visible uniformed security officers on trains in the late afternoon and evening to deter troublemakers
A man says he is at his wits' end after months of flytipping on land adjoining the back of his home. Andrew Richards said his back yard had become infested with rats due to litterbugs treating the area as a rubbish dump. Mr Richards has suffered refrigerators
She started off making outfits for Barbie dolls and now dressmaker Mandy Clark can turn her hand to anything from rock chick bridal gowns to Civil War military wear. "Istarted sewing as a child. My mum was a dressmaker and I used to pinch off-cuts
Stanningley came so close to logging a maximum haul as they opened the Saturday season with a 29-1 demolition of West in the Bartle League. Captain Mabel Shaw and Harold Smith led the way with 21-6 victories in the only league action of the opening week
A single goal condemned Thackley to their second defeat on the trot in the Northern Counties East Premier Division but the circumstances could not have been more diverse. Last Saturday they were unfortunate after playing a full part in a 5-4 derby spectacular
Danny Cadamarteri admits he is still fighting to become a regular strike partner for Dean Windass. Cadamarteri notched his first goal for eight months at Gillingham on Monday but still reckons he has plenty to do to get the job for keeps. "I don't think
Wanted man Brian Noble was expected to end his illustrious career at Bradford Bulls today, paving the way to finally take up Wigan's head coach position. Despite emotional scenes at Odsal last night as the champions hammered Huddersfield Giants 52-18,
From the comfortable image of old-style policing as seen in Dixon of Dock Green to the more frenetic atmosphere of The Bill's Sun Hill, the popular perception of police stations is as places where members of the public are welcome to call in, whether
She's been in the spotlight as a Pop Idol finalist and she's known to millions of viewers as Nurse Stella Davenport in The Royal. And now Bradford City fans are getting to know Natalie Anderson as a cheerleader, lighting up the pitch before the players
Rail bosses are to use private security guards to tackle rowdy behaviour and violence on the Aire Valley line. Train operator Northern Rail is to put highly-visible uniformed security officers on trains in the late afternoon and evening to deter troublemakers
Clayton look to have ensured Premier Division rugby next term following their 28-18 Pennine League success over bottom club Keighley Town. Departing coach Richard Hesletine is determined to leave the team in good order after a three-year term that is
Nick Whitehill, who was discarded by Woodlands at the end of last season because of a lack of runs, came back to haunt them in the first round of the Heavy Woollen Cup. He scored an unbeaten 56 for his new club Hanging Heaton as they defeated the 2004
Yorkshire today began their Liverpool Victoria Champion-ship programme against Nott-inghamshire at Trent Bridge with Tim Bresnan already having earned the respect of the title-holders. While Yorkshire were gently warming up against Leeds-Bradford Universities
Farsley Celtic have not given up hope of landing the UniBond Premier Division crown and gaining automatic promotion to the Conference North after all of their rivals dropped points over the punishing Easter schedule. It will be a tall order for the Challenge
Two home games in the next four days brings an exciting end-of-season climax to Bradford Park Avenue's disappointing Northern Premier League campaign. Two victories would almost certainly seal survival and Avenue go into tonight's game with promotion-seeking
"Mutual is best," insists Bradford's Yorkshire Building Society as yet another financial institution unveiled plans to float on the stock market. The Rooley Lane-based building society said it had no plans to follow Standard Life and become a public limited
The family of a tragic dad who died four years after his disabled daughter will celebrate his life tomorrow. Loved ones of Michael Shimmin are hosting a charity tribute to the popular father of two, who died after an evening out with friends. Mr Shimmin
An MP will confront a top-ranking police officer over plans to bar constituents from their local police stations. Shipley MP Philip Davies will challenge Assistant Chief Constable David Crompton on Friday, May 5, over the closure of front counters at
Bradford patients who have learnt to manage their long-term illnesses have been telling healthcare professionals about a pioneering self-care course which has helped transform their lives. The Expert Patient Programme (EPP), a free six-week patient-led
A pensioners' group has called for a proposed bus loop recommended by city centre planners to be put in place immediately. Consultants have recommended there should be a loop between Market Street and John Street, with mini-interchanges at Cheapside and
Young skateboarders are testing their skills on state-of-the-art pipes and ramps thanks to a £500,000 revamp of a Bradford park. The new skate park for skateboards, rollerblades and BMX bikes is just part of the makeover of Parkside Park in the heart
A Bradford soldier's wife has written to Tony Blair claiming her family has been "forgotten" by the Army while her husband risks his life in Iraq. Imelda Parkinson's husband Stephen is a part-time soldier with the Territorial Army in Pudsey's 4th Battalion
Bradford Council bosses are hoping to slash water bills by fitting an innovative device to toilets in its buildings. If trials are successful a water-saving kit will be fitted to hundreds of cisterns in City Hall, Council offices, libraries, museums and
A two-week-old baby was accidentally suffocated by his mother's partner who fell asleep while feeding him in bed on Christmas Day. An inquest heard that Michael Lovric stopped breathing when he was smothered by the arm of Anthony Edwards. When the baby's
More than 15 per cent of Bradford voters are to cast their vote by post in next month's local elections. Yesterday saw a last-minute rush of hundreds of people anxious not to miss the 5pm deadline for applications. Bradford Council's election unit will
Crush the cars of these offenders SIR - I totally agree with Derek Hobson's letter 'Time to get tough' (T&A, April 10) with regard to the derisory 'penalties' handed down to vehicle insurance dodgers. It is time to get tough, but why not get even
Our columnist this week is a 22-year-old student from Tyersal, Bradford, Sarah Jakes The footy season's almost over at last - or so I thought. I was reminded that the World Cup is just around the corner. I wondered why my boyfriend had thrown all the
