Four wards at Bradford Royal Infirmary have been hit by winter vomiting disease. Hospital bosses have imposed restrictions on staff movements and are not accepting any new admissions to the wards in a bid to prevent further spread of the disease. The
Enterprising independent breweries in the Bradford district are bucking the national trend when it comes to sinking beer sales. Sales in pubs are at their lowest level since the 1930s, a report published by brewing industry bosses has revealed. Seven
The grieving mother of a teenager killed with his girlfriend in a "three-on-a-bike" horror crash today called on police to reinvestigate the accident. Anthony Bentley, 18, and 15-year-old Natalie Athey, died instantly when they were hurled from the 125cc
The great grandson of City legend Jimmy Speirs will be guest of honour at Saturday's match against Stockport. As captain and goal-scorer in the FA Cup final of 1911, Speirs is one of the greatest figures in the history of the club. The bantamspast museum
All three lanes of the eastbound M62 were closed shortly after 7.20pm tonight following a crash. A black Mazda M65 was flipped onto its roof when it collided with a white van. The Mazda landed blocking two lanes between junctions 27 and 28. The female
Wibsey are hoping for an improvement in fortunes when they entertain Old Grovians in Yorkshire Division Five B on Saturday. They lost a close game to the league new boys earlier in the season but since then have been struggling with injuries and unavailabilities
Cleckheaton have selected Ross Hayden at full back for their home North Division One match against Penrith on Saturday, despite him being poleaxed last week at Sheffield Tigers. And while Jonny West will be out until after Christmas with a fractured
Last season proved a tough campaign for Bradford & Bingley with frequent trips to the other end of the country. Wins were few and far bet-ween in their initial season in National League Two and they were relegated. However, Bees hooker Iyran Clunis
Wharfedale, beaten 18-0 at home by Otley last Saturday, are unsurprisingly without replacement Mark Bedworth, who suffered suspected medial ligament damage in last weekend's derby and is expected to be out for five or six weeks. The Dalesmen therefore
They may be without back-row forward Dan Hyde for 14 weeks after he tested positive for marijuana, but second-placed Otley travel in good spirits to third-from-bottom Redruth for their National League Two encounter on Saturday. Cross Green centre Paul
Bradford-based grocer Morrisons says its new advertising campaign has been well received by customers after it reported improved sales levels for the last few months. Morrisons unveiled a new advertising campaign earlier this year, doing away with the
Householders in the Bradford area appear to be holding their own in the national drive to recycle more rubbish, new figures reveal. Overall in the UK, more than 80 per cent of local authorities are collecting less waste than ever before, according to
The knee injury I picked up in the reserves has taken longer to clear up than I first thought so I'll not be fit for Saturday It's frustrating and you just want to be down there training with the lads. When you are stuck in the gym on you're own, it
Police have made a further call for witnesses to a fatal crash in Dick Lane, Tyersal, Bradford. Craig Martin Ratcliffe, 22, of Apperley Bridge, Bradford, died shortly after the accident which happened near Thornbury roundabout shortly before 8am on
Backers of the Park at the Heart project have appealed to Bradford citizens - young and old - to help fund it. A foundation has been started by leading businessman Michael Ziff which hopes to raise £3 million through public subscription and significant
Seizures of skunk cannabis in Bradford over the last two weeks have been hailed "the most significant ever" as police uncovered two more cannabis factories. Bradford District Drugs Team seized £1.2 million worth of skunk cannabis after raiding seven
David Wetherall is desperate to earn promotion before the end of his City career. The centre back is set to make his 300th appearance for the Bantams against Stockport on Saturday since making his debut at Middlesbrough in August 1999. That day he came
An Otley solicitor drove to the moors and shot himself instead of attending a work meeting to explain professional irregularities', an inquest heard today. Father of four Philip Walker, 53, had just returned from a family holiday in Greece with his wife
Bulls rookie Kieran Hyde is looking to follow in the footsteps of Sam Burgess as he makes his England Academy under-17s debut tomorrow night. The proud teenager faces the touring Australian Institute of Sport knowing clubmate Burgess did exactly the
Queensbury are at home to St Joseph's in a Pennine League Premier Division relegation battle on Saturday. Bury surprisingly lost the away clash 32-16 earlier this term and will be acutely aware that they need the points to draw level with the Huddersfield
West Bowling will have to roll up their sleeves and regroup after their latest injury setback before facing Wigan St Patricks at the Bankfoot Oval on Saturday. The loss of pack leader Ian Wormald with a broken ankle is another body blow in what has been
The drug addict daughter of Bradford playwright Andrea Dunbar is due to be sentenced tomorrow after admitting killing her two-year-old son. Samaya Rafiq, 28, also known as Lorraine Dunbar, is due to appear at Bradford Crown Court before the Recorder
A 55-year-old disabled man was rescued from his home in Liversedge when a neighbour heard his smoke alarm. After being plucked from his home in Twelfth Avenue, the man was treated for smoke inhalation by firefighters and taken to Dewsbury District Hospital
Bradford bosses face hefty fines or jail if they knowingly take on illegal workers in the latest crackdown on rogue employees. Home Office minister Liam Byrne today announced that from February a new system of civil penalties will come into force under
Ken Bates has called on the City Council to splash the cash or "it is goodnight Vienna" for Leeds United. Chairman Bates will not walk away from the club he rescued from going bust but he claims the Council should offer more support. Bates said: "Leeds
A crime-busting scheme to thwart shoplifters by equipping traders in Shipley with hand-held radios has been so successful its organisers hope to extend it to more shops in the town. Police say Shipley is rapidly becoming a no-go area for thieves following
A judge spelled out the disastrous effects of drug-dealing on Bradford's streets when he jailed a dealer for five years today. Judge Peter Benson said: "Here in Bradford, and also in Keighley, we have a particular problem with heroin and crack cocaine
A man accused of murdering a Keighley student has made his first appearance before a crown court judge. Dawood Khan, whom prosecutors believe is aged about 20, is charged with murdering Nazeer Ahmed, 22, who died from severe head injuries at his home
Parents are being advised to make sure their children are protected against measles after a small number of cases have been confirmed in the Bradford district. Anita Sims, joint director of public health for Bradford and Airedale Teaching Primary Care
One fifth of convicts become hooked on drugs while behind bars, the Telegraph & Argus can reveal. The Home Office has been forced to admit the shocking numbers - an estimated 15,000 based on 75,000 of the prison population being male - after questioning
Bradford-based direct mail company Otto UK has appointed a local company to manage its 300-strong company car fleet. Otto UK, which trades as Grattan, Freemans, Kaleidoscope and the newly-launched Oli brand, has teamed up with Stanningley-based Zenith
Raids were carried out on a number of Bradford restaurants last night by immigration officers looking for illegal workers. The raids, which were carried out by the Borders and Immigration Agency, were part of a national clampdown on illegal workers.
LISTERHILLS AA: The latest match on the Aire & Calder Navigation at Beaver's Bridge was fished in terrible conditions. There were joint winners in E Harrison and R Scholefield (GT Angling), each landing 3lb 6oz of roach and perch. The next members' match
Avenue's run of consecutive UniBond Division One North victories will be under severe threat on Saturday when they take on FC United of Manchester. The promotion contenders briefly swapped second place in the table last week, with Avenue currently occupying
Four members of Bradford University Powerlifting Club have become world champions. Gerald Pilling successfully defended his 125kg equipped title at Grangemouth in Scotland, while clubmates Steven Brown (60kg equipped) and John Stokes (125kg unequipped
Farsley Celtic earned a vital home draw in midweek to steer clear of the Blue Square Premier relegation zone and will be looking for a rare away win on Saturday to break through the 20-point barrier. The Celts are in their first season at the highest
Guiseley have been praying for home advantage in any knockout competition all season and they were finally granted their wish for Saturday's FA Trophy third qualifying-round tie. However, if they could have chosen their opponents they would probably
Silsden are aiming to end the month with a flourish by leapfrogging fifth-placed opponents Maine Road in the Vodkat League top tier. The Cobbydalers trail their Manchester visitors by just three points but have a superior goal difference and victory
Eccleshill will have to pick themselves up for tomorrow night's Northern Counties East League fixture at Maltby Main after a crushing disappointment in midweek. United asked for special permission to switch the Premier Division game but events have taken
Without much fuss or any fanfare, Liversedge climbed to the Northern Counties East League summit with a 4-1 home win over Parkgate in midweek and will hope to consolidate their Premier Division leadership with victory at Long Eaton United on Saturday.
Thackley have slipped back down the Premier Division table after three Northern Counties East League defeats on the trot but could go back above Parkgate, who visit Dennyfield on Saturday, with a victory. John Boyle's men will be smarting after last
Defending West Riding County Amateur League champions Wibsey need to start picking up points if they are not to be sucked into a relegation scrap this season. It has been a tricky start to their PREMIER DIVISION title defence for Wibsey, who saw over
Holders Pool have been drawn at home to Burley-in-Wharfedale in the first round of the Aire-Wharfe League's Waddilove Cup next season. Steeton, runners-up this summer, are at home to Illingworth, also in the first round, on Sunday, May 18. There are
Police and firefighters were called to an overturned car in Mumford Street, Odsal, Bradford, shortly before 5am today. No-one was seriously hurt in the crash which happened when a car hit a stationary vehicle and flipped on to its roof. Odsal firefighters
Prompt action by firefighters stopped a blaze spreading inside a house in Hawes Road, Odsal, Bradford. The Odsal crew arrived shortly after 6pm to find a shed well alight and the fire spreading to a garage and house. The shed was destroyed and the garage
Otley have been drawn at home to Kendal in the third round of the EDF Energy National Trophy on Saturday, December 8. But Wharfedale must travel to Hull Ionians, while Halifax face a long trip to Kent to meet Westcombe Park. Former semi-finalists Cleckheaton
After the Beatles topped the bill at the Gaumont in Bradford, they sped away to their overnight hotel. Word went round that it was the Raggalds pub at Queensbury and crowds of fans headed in that direction. It wasn't. It was a place just outside Halifax
Rock'n'Roll Reunion, Bradford Hilton Hotel What a wonderful night it was with the teenagers of yesteryear dancing and jiving - more than 500 ageless people, in most cases pensioners, rocking the night way to Bradford's own groups of the 1950s and
Writer Vernon Scannell, a former boxer who was once tried for desertion, has died at the age of 85. Born John Vernon Bains in Buckinghamshire, he was a poet, novelist and broadcaster. As well as a boxer he was a soldier who saw action in North Africa
In a rare feat of neighbourly peace and harmony, Leeds and Bradford have combined to produce a compilation album showcasing the cream of the experimental talents in Yorkshire. Shipley-born Simon Glacken and Thomas Bellhouse have produced the first record
The story of the founding of Bingley Little Theatre in 1948 (after years of effort) and making the company's first production a reality, would do justice to J B Priestley's The Good Companions. Sixty years ago when Bingley had its own Urban District
West Yorkshire Playhouse's decision to produce a double bill of family blockbusters rather than a traditional pantomime during the festive season is paying off. Advance ticket sales for the return of Adrian Mitchell's adaptation of C S Lewis's The Lion
After running businesses for two dec-ades, Tony O'Connell decided to take time out and "think about what I wanted to do when I grew up." He decided to take up photography - and just 12 months after going professional he has won national recognition for
Anyone who has been to see the movie The Counterfeiters may have been impressed by the tango-inspired soundtrack. The 20th century master of this musical form was Astor Piazzola whose distinctive accordion-type instrument, the bandoneon, is of such stylistic
SIR - I have just received the Community Pride issue dated November 6, 2007, with the headline "Putting the heart back into Bingley". To say I was disappointed is a huge understatement. The proposed Myrtle Walk shopping centre is what can only be described
SIR - I agree with Nigel Shaw's criticisms of MP Gerry Sutcliffe and his outburst against the salaries paid to top footballers (T&A, November 8). Coming from a man who has loyally supported his political masters over the past ten years, whose policies
New Model Army Leeds Metropolitan University The Metropolitan University was the venue for a triumphant return to West Yorkshire by Bradford rock legends New Model Army, right. The band's supporters turned out in force to welcome back Bradford's
SIR - I would like to question Fatima Patel (T&A Letters, November 13) who asks "do we have to apologise for following Islam?" That would depend on whether the form of Islam is moderate, strict, fanatical or extremist! The answer is in the hands of the
SIR - The concerns raised about increased binge-drinking' and related calls for the repeal of 24-hour licensing laws will, of course, come to nothing. The reason for this is a secret Faustian Pact' reached between the Government and the drinks trade
SIR - Post Offices Ltd, the company causing so much anger with its, seemingly, uncaring programme of post office closures, is closely allied to the public sector organisation (and I use the word loosely) the Royal Mail. Readers may be interested to know
The National Theatre is currently enjoying popular success in London with Rafta, Rafta, a comedy-drama about an Asian family in Bolton, by Ayub Khan-Din, the man who wrote the hit East is East. The good news is the National is bringing the show to Bradford's
SIR - A famous fashion model who once said she did not get out of bed for less than $10,000 now says she'll only work for euros. More recently a famous rap musician says he wants paying in euros now. Saddam's Iraq threatened to sell its oil in euros,
SIR - Am I the only one in Bradford sick to the back teeth of the increasing number of humps which seem to be appearing on our roads? I am now faced at least twice a day with the new ones which have surfaced on Abb Scott Lane and Common Road. What I
SIR - I wonder if I am alone among your readers in being intensely irritated by the arrogant assumption that a ban on the use of plastic carrier bags in Saltaire would be widely welcomed (T&A, November 16). The "Greens" are always exhorting others to
The Street Angels initiative which is set to start work in Bradford has apparently been a great success in Halifax. Since the teams of volunteers began patrolling the streets between 9pm and 3am, violent crime in the town is reported to have been reduced
SIR - What on earth is that twisted mass of metal that has been plonked on the roof of Lister's Mill? It has nothing in common with the new penthouse level, defacing the once-noble roofline of the neighbouring wing, so I must assume it shares the "sculptural
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Stuart David Burrows, of Chapel Street, Denholme; speeding, £80 fine, £15 compensation, £40 costs, licence endorsed. Karl Daniel Crawford, of Sutton Crescent, Bradford 3; criminal damage, £150
In 1830, Charles Grey, who gave his name to Earl Grey tea, became Prime Minister. In 1943, Winston Churchill, President Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin met in Cairo to discuss strategy for the Second World War. In 2005, Angela Merkel became the first female
A group of skating housewives are putting a new spin on ladies who lunch. Teacher Sue Hughes is looking for new members to glide with her as part of her Wednesday's House-wives class. "It beats coffee and cake, it's healthier too - although we do have
Dozens of volunteers are to take to Bradford's streets to tackle binge drinking and booze-fuelled rowdiness in the run up to Christmas. The Street Angels, a 40-strong team of church-goers, will patrol in teams of three and approach revellers who they
A foundation backed by business, Bradford Council and regeneration chiefs was launched today to help raise millions of pounds for the city's Park at the Heart scheme. Michael Ziff, chairman and chief executive of shoe giant Stylo Ltd, will lead the bid
An action campaign has been launched in a bid to avoid what road safety chiefs term "another December of death." A scheme to boost road safety is being launched in the region after a black December last year for injuries and deaths. On the Bradford
No further work will be carried out on Bradford's Odeon site until a decision is reached on a sixth bid for listed building status. Bradford Council's Regulatory and Appeals Committee yesterday demanded an assurance from the Odeon's owner, Yorkshire
A major development has taken a step forward with the completion of the first new building in the ambitious £70 million Victoria Mills scheme in Saltaire. The architects behind the canalside regeneration, which has included the renovation of a 130-year-old-mill
A man who was left with learning difficulties after being struck down by meningitis as a baby has received a boost from a national charity which helps people whose lives have been touched by the disease. Simon Rothery was three months old when he contracted
An extra heavy-duty vehicle is on its way to West Yorkshire to help the fire and rescue service deal with major emergencies. The vehicle is one of 50 additional lorries being supplied by the Government for the transportation of specialist equipment such
Bingley is set to dazzle from this weekend after its annual light switch on. The lights will be switched on at 4pm on Saturday following a day of activities around the town's arts centre. Father Christmas will take time out of his busy schedule to hand
The battle for a ground-breaking sustainable community' at Ilkley's former Middleton Hospital site is to take place in Harrogate in January. A Government planning inspector will hear the appeal by Ilkley's Mark and Janet Sayer against Harrogate Borough
Almost £200 million will be spent on improvements to West Yorkshire's transport system, the Government revealed yesterday. The money, announced by the Department for Transport as part of its local transport settlements, will cover the three years from
A scheme to encourage families to swap disposable nappies for sustainable, reusable alternatives has proved successful. Bradford Real Nappy Project began a give-away of free real nappy starter kits a month ago and 69 kits have been sent out so far.
A thousand balloons will be released into Bradford's sky as a symbolic gesture to celebrate parents and children who have risen to new heights after taking part in the Parental Involvement Programme. Bradford Council's Parental Involvement team is organising
Two restaurants are trying to cook up some help for victims of the cyclone disaster in Bangladesh. Mastab's, in Keighley Road, Skipton, and Bollywood Cottage in Gargrave are offering a three-course meal for £12, excluding drinks, between 5.30pm and 11.30pm
