A quartet of Skipton-based Amber Homeloans Limited employees took on the Great Wall of China for charity. Sarah Brewer and Laura Tudgey, both from Skipton, and Gail Lloyd, of Keighley, and Carla Weatherall, from Riddlesden, had planned the expedition
Many couples have shared loving glances across the aisle, but for pensioners Richard Whitehead and Enid Banham it was the aisle of a coach and it led to marriage neither was expecting to find in their later years. Lifelong bachelor and retired pharmacist
Sikh landlord Paul Chand found a new way to bring more cheers to Diwali - by having a special ale brewed in its honour. Mr Chand, who has been at the Castle pub in Grattan Road for two years, has been selling the 4.5 per cent beer only during the festival
Bingley and District Chrysanthemum Society will be holding its late show at the Scout Hut in Sycamore Avenue, Bingley, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm on Sunday. For more information contact (01274) 563292.
A line-up of local bands and singing stars will help to light up Bradford for Christmas next week. Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton, who plays Sean Tully in the soap, will do the official switch on with lost more helping to make the night go with
City are in the hat for tomorrow's second-round draw after seeing off Chester for the second time in four days. Peter Thorne's first goal for the club proved enough, though Stuart McCall's side had to play for more than a half with ten men after Guylain
Halal food has proved popular at the newest store of the fastest-growing sandwich retailer in Bradford. The Subway store in Ingelby Road, Bradford, has seen an investment of £150,000. Subway franchisee Imran Bostan said: "There is a very strong demand
A paint reuse project has saved 150,000 litres of paint going to landfill during the past six years. Community RePaint Bradford, based in Manningham Lane, is part of a national network that collects unwanted paint and redistributes it to the community
Gardener Steve Thorp is now the official world record holder for the largest number of bedding plants planted in one hour. Mr Thorp, a former Bradford Council gardener, has been formally recognised by the Guinness Book of Records. He made his bid to
A Bradford sea cadet has been awarded a gold Duke of Edinburgh award. James Richardson, who completed his award through the Bradford Sea Cadets, went to St James's Palace in London on Tuesday, October 23, to receive his award. For his award he learned
Bradford Council is being encouraged to slap a car parking levy on businesses. The controversial plan unveiled by Transport Minister Rosie Winterton would mean town halls would no longer need the approval of Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly to impose the
An appeal has been lodged over plans to build a house and four apartments at Elmfield, Bromley Road, Bingley. Bradford Council planners rejected the scheme in April.
Marks & Spencer in Bradford is urging customers to help raise money for its annual Shelter appeal to support homeless families. The chain has launched a range of limited edition Christmas foods and cards and will make a donation every time one of the
The mother of a teenager who has undergone a life-changing lung transplant has paid tribute to the bravery of her "little star". After two years on the transplant waiting list, Harrison Smith, 14, who has cystic fibrosis, finally got the call to have
A mum whose six-year-old son was given back the gift of hearing by doctors in Bradford is raising money to help build the team a bigger and better home. Ruth Perrelli is to complete the equivalent of a marathon by a combination of running, rowing, cycling
The Clifton and Lightcliffe band is organising a reunion and is looking for any past members. This year marks the 30 years since the junior band was formed and 75 years since the band moved into its present headquarters at Bailiff Bridge. The band,
A councillor is calling for work to begin urgently on a major safety scheme for Bolton Road, where Bradford police officer Ian Walker died last month. Figures released yesterday show that 86 people had been injured - two fatally and nine seriously -
Organisations working with children and young people will have the chance to visit a free roadshow from 10am to 12.30pm on Thursday, November 22, at Holy Trinity Church, Oak Avenue, Bingley. Information on developing and implementing policies and procedures
Marathon jogger Joginder Singh has arrived back in Bradford from the USA after completing his latest fundraising feat. The energetic 54-year-old, pictured, of West Bowling, completed the New York City Marathon on Sunday in just over four hours. Mr Singh
Firefighters were called to a freak accident in which a man trapped his foot between a car door and a gatepost. The 35-year-old had got out of his car but had forgotten to apply the handbrake and the car started to roll down a hill. The man tried to
A 95-year-old woman was given oxygen by firefighters and taken to hospital after a blaze at her home. The woman suffered smoke inhalation after attempting to put out a blazing pan which had caught fire after being left unattended. Firefighters were
In 1775, the US Marine Corps was created. In 1901, the first Nobel prizes were awarded. In 2005, a memorial service was held for the late Countdown host, Richard Whiteley. 25 years ago Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of November 10, 1982 Cuts
Two violent robbers whose terror campaign raised the fear of crime on Bradford streets were today starting long jail sentences. Philip Cooper and Gareth Waite pounced indiscriminately to feed their drug addiction, a court heard. Their victims included
Measures taken to reduce the number of infant deaths and boost the health of babies across the district have been presented to Bradford Council's health improvement committee. It follows a report published in December 2006 by an independent commission
One of Bradford's oldest Second World War veterans will be joining in the city's Remembrance Day parade tomorrow. Jim Hargreaves, who will be 87 in January, will be marching alongside other veterans from Centenary Square to the Cenotaph outside the Alhambra
A traffic-light-controlled pedestrian crossing could be placed at the bottom of Halifax Road at Ingrow, Keighley, at the entrance to the new housing development in nearby Grove Mills. Lights would control traffic entering and exiting the complex as well
The proprietor of a Bradford pub says she is "shocked" after the High Court banned the venue from playing music. Drinkers at the New Vic Inn, on Livingstone Road, are in for a quiet time after Mr Justice Warren banned Anne Musgrove from playing any more
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Dean Lambert, aged 25, of Fairhaven Green, Idle; caused unnecessary suffering to an animal, £150 fine, £200 costs, banned from having custody of any animal for two years. Tolani Adedeji, of
Bradford-based Morrisons has launched a new Christmas advertisement, fronted by international celebrity Lulu. The new TV advert shows the singer taking her shopping trolley through a picturesque festive town in search of the freshest Christmas food.
Santa will be joining passengers on the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. His first appearance will be on Sunday, November 18, and he will return on Sunday November 25. He will also be a regular visitor on the trains in December, every Saturday
Two of the district's companies teamed to raise money for Yorkshire Cancer Research. Keighley-based Keybury Security Systems provided the bodies, while Firth Cycles in Queensbury loaned the wheels for a 24-mile charity bike ride in aid of Yorkshire Cancer
Baildon Players' next production is Lend me a Tenor, a comedy set in the world of opera. The West End hit comedy, by Ken Ludwig, revolves around a charity concert in Cleveland, Ohio. Il Stupendo' Tito Merelli, the greatest tenor of his generation, arrives
Fed-up City today told Willy Topp's South American club: Agree to our deal by Monday or forget it. The Bantams have made a final "take it or leave it" offer for the Chilean striker after becoming increasingly frustrated by the way the terms of the transfer
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Allerton: construction of two storey side extension, 5 Allerton Lane. Allerton: removal of existing single storey flat roof extension to the front, rear and side thereby retaining
