Dedicated blood donors have received a huge vote of thanks. A campaign was started by the National Blood Service in December as a bigger-than-usual demand during autumn, combined with an annual drop in donations over the festive season, meant more new
A selfless schoolgirl who has acted as a guardian angel' to a friend has been nominated for a top award. Kyenat Xaheer, nine, has been put up for an outstanding achievement award in the under 11s category in the Bradford Young Citizen Awards 2007. Over
SIR - There is not much point in the government complaining that airlines are flying people about when that is what they do well. Allowing new runways to be built and putting up train fares will only encourage them and is not the best way to reduce the
SIR - Thank you for the splendid feature on the West and South Live at Home Scheme (T&A, January 3). This was started in Clayton ten years ago with a weekly luncheon club for 40 people. They now also run a day centre for disabled people who otherwise
SIR - I believe Bradford Council is missing a trick regarding the Forster Square development. This is my vision: Offer the barren area to one of the many film crews looking for locations to film in Yorkshire. A lunar landscape, Iraqi desert, or devastated
SIR - Three cheers for Alan Chapman in his support for MP Philip Davies (T&A, January 3). I am glad there are more realists out there who want to deal with real facts around these subjects, rather than stifle the debate by muddying the waters' with emotional
SIR - Regarding the report that primary care trust bosses are reporting a loss of almost £2 million regarding money for dental work (T&A, December 29). Rhys North, finance director, stated that this scenario had been replicated across Yorkshire and Humber
According to the latest crime figures, almost 600 young people in West Yorkshire have been the victims of street robberies in the past year, very often subjected to violence and even injury. Much of the problem is that children - some of them very young
What was the function of this small building with its tall, central chimney, which has survived demolition and changes around it in Valley Road? It stands at the end of a long, triangular car park opposite the entrance to the Post Office sorting-office
Today the role of almshouses, traditionally modest yet well-designed and solidly-built homes funded by charity, has largely been superseded by modern alternatives. The nearest equivalent, I suppose, are sheltered-housing complexes or Flower Fund Homes
The Government is failing Britain's older people badly and Gordon Brown, the man poised to take over from Blair as Prime Minister without the electorate having any say in the matter, has no plans to do anything to make matters better. In fact, unless
In 1893, the British Independent Labour Party was formed by Keir Hardie. He later became one of the first two Labour Members of Parliament and was an MP for 18 years in West Ham, London, and in Merthyr Tydfill in Wales. He died in Glasgow in 1915. In
It's official - watching Bradford City is not good for your health. But if you think it's stressful at Valley Parade, spare a thought for the poor souls who watch Notts County, MK Dons, Carlisle or Darlington week in, week out. Now they really have it
"I can see the direction the club is going in." So said West Ham's newest capture to signal the start of the traditional transfer window panic. The player in question, Nigel Quashie, swapped life at West Brom in fifth place in the Championship for
Bradford College bosses have come under fire for spending £200,000 on new branding at a time when adult education courses are being cut, fees increased, and a campus closed. Councillor Matt Palmer (Con, Wharfedale) uncovered the cost of the new look
Almost 600 children were mugged in West Yorkshire last year, new figures have revealed. Figures compiled by the Conservative Party from police data show 582 children aged 11 to 16 were robbed in the county in 2005/6. Since it is generally accepted
Balaclava-wearing robbers armed with a crowbar stole £400 and 1,000 cigarettes in a raid at an off licence last night. Terrified staff who had just locked up at Oddbins in Lower Baildon at about 8pm tried to barricade themselves in an office but the
With David Beckham about to break America with a reported £128 million deal to play for Los Angeles Galaxy, it seems the Beautiful Game is to go ballistic in the Big Country. But younger readers might need reminding that stars of English football have
A father has paid tribute to his 19-year-old daughter who died in a car accident which also left one of her pals with serious injuries. Photography student Naomi Gough, of Brighouse, died when her blue Renault Clio smashed into a crash barrier in Halifax
The Bulls today announced a series of special events to mark the club's centenary season - including the chance for T&A readers to vote for their best players from the last 100 years. Rugby league in the city has seen plenty of glory days since Bradford
Yorkshire have already received a shoal of applications for the two new posts of head of professional cricket and director of cricket development. Among the latest to apply is former Yorkshire and England fast bowler Chris Old, who currently runs a
The postponement of Leeds' match at Birmingham today will give new signing Alan Thompson additional time to work on his fitness before making his debut. The game at St Andrews was called off shortly after lunch-time yesterday following an inspection
A postponement before Christmas and a rash of away fixtures have stretched the club's financial resources - and manager Phil Sharpe is indebted to his chairman for making up the shortfall. Funds from Dr John Dean (pictured) have ensured Ave-nue have
Sorry guys... Bradford pop babe Kimberley Walsh is definitely off the market... and looking forward to marriage with her boy-band beau. Kimberley, 25, is dating Triple 8 singer Justin Scott and wants a "fairytale" wedding that will "last forever". The
City turned down an offer from Derby for Jermaine Johnson, the Telegraph & Argus can reveal. The high-flying Rams were the Championship side who tabled a bid, thought to be £250,000, for the Jamaican winger. But Derby were forced to switch targets after
A woman shop manager had a gun held to her head during a terrifying armed robbery. The raider pressed the ten-inch-long handgun to the side of Pauline Rhodes's head and threatened to shoot her if she did not open the till. The gunman and an accomplice
From Victorian frock coats to Seventies platforms, Chanel suits to military uniforms, the contents of The Priestley's wardrobe department reflect more than a century of social history. And now the historic costumes, which have appeared in productions
Mark Anderson was so depressed after losing his left leg from below his knee he asked his girlfriend to kill him. The 25-year-old football fanatic felt life was not worth living after the horrific crash which resulted in the amputation and which left
A driver has been jailed after he lost control of his high-powered sports car and ploughed into two work colleagues, maiming both for life. William Allen was heard revving the engine of the tuned-up Toyota MR2 moments before the collision in Worth Bridge
