It's like a throwback to the good old days of Caisley v Hetherington. Except there's only one side sounding off. Maybe Peter Hood's silence, in response to Gary Hetherington's remarks about the Bulls "demeaning the integrity and honesty of the game"
The pardon which the Government has signalled is imminent for the British soldiers executed for cowardice and desertion during the First World War is long overdue. John Major, the then Prime Minister, was misguided when he declared in 1993 that we could
SIR - I would like to take this opportunity to thank the kind person who found my purse in the Asda supermarket in Rooley Lane on Saturday (August 5). The staff did not give me a name or address to write personally which is a shame when someone has shown
A high-profile hotel is undergoing a major three-phase refurbishment at a cost of more than £800,000. The extensive revamp at the Hilton, in Hall Ings, Bradford, includes work to the hotel's restaurant, facade, ballroom, bedrooms, toilets and conference
SIR - Councillor Simon Cooke appears to be in favour of climate change and all the resulting damage. Recently he was against more bus lanes and now he rails against any restrictions on flying (T&A, August 9). He suggests that in producing only three
SIR - Re So much for affordable classes' (T&A, August 10) the writer is correct in her assessment of the cost of courses being too high for many of the traditional' adult learners, however, the situation is even worse than that. The courses that are
SIR - Ken Pratchett lets his dislike of human rights run away with him in explaining how they never applied to us "holier than thou" British (T&A, August 8). As I have previously noted, the British Government has been found more than any other to be
SIR - I hope Bradford Council will treat this second request from the market traders to revert to John Street Market with common sense, not the perfunctory dismissal of their first request. It would appear most members of Bradford Council are so bemused
SIR - Hasn't Jennifer Bellamy (T&A, August 10) ever thought that an increasing number of car owners means that they want to travel exactly where they want to go, without having to change buses once or twice, no matter how regular public transport runs
SIR - Recently, on a short flight to Leeds Bradford Airport from London Heathrow, we discovered the airline had only delivered four of our five bags on arrival. The other bag was sent the next day, thank goodness. Now that everything has to go into the
A group of teenagers are taking to the stage to help pupils understand dangers of domestic violence. The 17 students aged 14 and 15 at secondary schools from Buttershaw, Tong, Cathedral College, Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College, Immanuel College and
SIR - In the front page article (T&A, August 8) in which a rap artist appeared giving a Muslim perspective on 7/7 London bombings and the 9/11 terror attacks on the World Trade Centre, the artist's stated aim was to open debate - fine. However, earlier
SIR - I saw on the news today yet another stupid law, this one regarding children in booster seats. Who is going to enforce this law? The police cannot enforce the laws on seatbelts or mobile phone use when driving. I stand on the kerb in Shipley and
Cartwright Hall is a landmark feature of Bradford's award-winning Lister Park. Standing in the middle of the park, the Baroque-style building - which was purpose-built as an art gallery in 1904 - is an imposing feature looming through the greenery.
A former probation officer has broken the European athletics record for hurdling - for people aged between 70 and 74! In fact Tony Bowman, 70, smashed his own record when he crossed the finishing line of the 300 metres hurdles in 50.67 seconds at the
SIR - I am extremely pleased a major terrorist act has been averted and countless innocent lives saved, but once again there is a need for calm in the aftermath of such a significant event. The actions of those involved are deeply saddening but it must
Little Daniel Taylor gave his mother the shock of her life when he set out for a stroll with his best buddy. For the toddlers are just 21 months old and the pair had escaped the safety of Daniel's back garden for a walk across busy Leeds Road in Ilkley
A deal has been struck in which Keighley College's town centre buildings will be sold for £3.8 million. The college, which is due to build a new £25 million campus, expects to sign the deal with Bradford Council by the end of the month. The authority
He has beaten illnesses that would have cost many people their lives. Severe diabetes has led Neil Howard to have two kidney transplants, a leg amputated and caused him sight problems. And, if that was not enough, he spent six months fighting for his
An elderly woman died after her bedding caught fire while she was asleep. The 84-year-old was found by fire crew unconscious on the floor of her bedroom at about 1.30pm yesterday. Ambulance crews tried to resuscitate her after she had been brought out
The Bulls will not contest their points deduction and will instead concentrate their efforts on finishing the season with a bang. Chairman Peter Hood last night confirmed the club has opted against appealing the RFL's decision to dock the club two points
The Bradford League's expansion drive has been boosted by a sponsorship deal with motor group JCT 600. Just a week after the league advertised for new clubs, it revealed a two-year, five-figure deal with the company, who also sponsor the Bulls and Bradford
The number of people declaring themselves bankrupt in Bradford has risen by more than a third in 12 months, shock new figures have revealed. A total of 116 individual bankruptcy petitions were filed in Bradford in the three months to the end of June
Colin Todd is considering making his first changes of the season. City have fielded the same starting line-up in all three games so far. But despite winning the last two, Todd may have a re-think before Saturday's trip to relegated Crewe. Eddie Johnson
In 1937, Germany's former leaders were confined in a concentration camp. In 1957, 20 people were arrested after a booby-trap bomb killed a policeman in Northern Ireland. In 1987, Rudolf Hess, Hitler's deputy from 1933-41, was found dead in West Berlin
The Government is probably going to pardon more than 300 British soldiers executed for alleged cowardice and desertion during the First World War. Is this an act of political correctness or belated justice? JIM GREENHALF reports In February
When Steve Todd finished building his own home he topped it off with red tiles and believed he had created a perfect place to live. Unfortunately planning officials did not agree and ordered the red-tiled roof to be taken off because it was not "in keeping
A breathtaking 172 from Darren Lehmann delighted the fans and almost single-handedly got Yorkshire out of deep trouble on the first day of their Championship match against Kent at Headingley Carnegie Stad-ium yesterday. Thanks to the Australian's efforts
Clayton have marked their centenary season in style by winning four out of four league titles. The nine-hole club saved arguably their best ever campaign for their 100th year as the scratch, tigers, rabbits and junior teams all won their respective divisions
The grandson of a soldier shot at dawn on the Western Front is calling on Parliament to rubber stamp his posthumous pardon in time for Armistice Day. Private Henry MacDonald, executed in November 1916, is one of 306 British soldiers to have the stigma
A lap dancing bar has been given the green light to open close to the city's top visitor attraction. Plans to turn the Blue Pelican bar into Bradford's first pole and lap dancing venue by licensee Kevin Morrisroe were given the final seal of approval
A former Bradford Royal Infirmary staff nurse has been jailed for three years for stealing pain-killing drugs meant for patients. Emma Webster became addicted to pethidine because of pressures at home and at work. The 33-year-old, who has three young
A-level student Paul Walsh was today celebrating a whopping success. After five years serving up fast food at Burger King restaurants he has won a place at Oxford University. The 24-year-old, of Horton Bank Top, quit his job two years ago to return
