The owner of a successful prestige hairdressing salon is quitting the city centre because he says people are put off coming into Bradford due to a lack of progress with regeneration plans. But Bradford's regeneration chief Coun Andrew Mallinson says
Newly-promoted Unity B opened their Bradford Summer League Division One programme with a home clash against Embassy A and it needed an unbeaten performance from Peter Kirby to steer the visitors to victory. Dave Rawlins and Dave Renton both had wins
A superb century on a difficult wicket from Jacques Rudolph helped Yorkshire to a competitive total in their first innings against Nottinghamshire at Headingley. Michael Vaughan's resurgence was finally ended by England team-mate Stuart Broad, eight
A skin cancer patient is hoping her story will encourage school children and their parents to take the slip, slop, slap' message seriously. Kirsty Blackburn was diagnosed with skin cancer at the age of 26. She has now been given the all-clear and is
Chemicals giant Ciba, which employs 800 people at Low Moor, Bradford, is forecasting a fall in profits this year due to rising raw material costs, currency changes and a slowdown in demand in some international markets. The Swiss-based group, which took
Leeds striker Dougie Freedman is now targeting promotion through the play-offs after an arbitration panel refused to overturn the club's 15-points deduction. Freedman, on loan from Crystal Palace, has scored five vital goals to help United into the play-offs
Bradford Council, the emergency services and representatives from Bradford Community Housing Trust have been in Fairweather Green to listen to people's concerns about the area. The day of action was organised by the Council and the Fairweather
A woman accused of murdering her grandmother in her bed planned to spend some of the money on cosmetic treatment for her teeth and hair, a court heard yesterday. Dennis Bartholomew, a Royal Mail colleague of Joanne Hussey, said she had told him she had
A Sutton woman has been left shaken after finding three men in her house in the early hours of this morning. The three intruders disturbed the woman, who lives on Ravens View, at 2.50am. When she woke up, the three men ran out of the house and got into
Donna Marie Pemberton, 33, of Crag Road, Windhill, has been remanded in custody by Bingley Magistrates accused of destroying or damaging property valued under £5,000, assault and assaulting a police officer, all on April 23. She also faces another offence
Amar Bashir, 21, of Bradford Road, Riddlesden, and 21-year-old Joanne Jeff, of Washburn Drive, Glusburn, near Skipton, have both been committed for trial at Bradford Crown Court by Bingley Magistrates. Both are charged with possessing cannabis and cocaine
Liberian national Jeffrey Aibangbee has been committed for trial at Bradford Crown Court to face charges of using a false passport. Aibangbee, 20, who gave an address in Coppley Street, Bradford, was remanded in custody by Bingley Magistrates until May
A judge has given a suspended prison sentence to a 33-year-old man who attacked an alleged rapist in his home. Bradford Crown Court heard today how the attack took place at a flat in the Allerton area after the victim was granted bail pending further
Having lost to Sandal 63-17 last November but beaten them 13-10 in the reverse fixture in January, Bradford Salem always fancied having another crack at the Yorkshire Division One champions. And opportunity knocks on Saturday at Milnthorpe Green in
Scott Loach's love affair with the City fans has left him lost for words. Saturday's trip to Adams Park marks the young keeper's final game of his loan before going back to Watford. Loach has relished every minute of his time with Stuart McCall's side
Campion hope to make the most of a reprieve when their West Riding County Amateur League Premier Division Cup semi-final against Hemsworth is replayed at Brighouse Town on Monday (11am). Hemsworth won the original tie on penalties but the shoot-out was
Despite taking the lead in their first ever West Riding County Sunday Cup final, West Bowling went down 3-1 to Thornhill Lees of Dewsbury. Chris Hanney scored for the Bradford Sunday Alliance Premier Division side with a long-range shot in the seventh
It's been quite a difficult week for the lads with so many being released by the club. Tuesday resembled a dentist's waiting room as everyone waited to go in and see the gaffer and, although it happens every year in football, it's never easy to say goodbye
It was a sad farewell this week to two old friends that have given good service over the years. First was the car, still going strong after 11 years on the road, but just beginning to give a hint or two of her age. She was a real testimony to the robustness
Counterfeit computer software worth more than £100,000 was seized at a Bradford computer fair. About 12,000 pirate software discs and more than 150 devices used for "chipping" - the process that enables copied games to be played on consoles - were uncovered
A 33-year-old man who bared his buttocks and sat on the bonnet of a car, was conditionally discharged for 12 months by Bingley Court today. Stephen Zaccardelli, of no fixed address, admitted conspiracy to outrage public decency. Elizabeth Wright, prosecuting
Rivals Clayton and Queensbury meet in the final of the Jack Senior Memorial Bradford Cup final at Grattan Stadium on Sunday (3.30pm). The showpiece event is the climax of what has been a turbulent season for holders 'Bury who just escaped relegation
Tame Tupou is brought into the Bulls 19-man party for the trip to Cardiff, the only change to the squad that defeated Wigan Warriors last week. The Kiwi international, pictured, replaces Ben Jeffries ahead of the Leeds Rhinos clash. He is out with a
Michael Vaughan fell eight runs short of a half-century as Yorkshire threatened to collapse following a solid start against Nottinghamshire at Headingley today. At 78 for one, the home side were looking well in control with Vaughan looking more than
Bradford & Bingley's Richard McCarthy could hardly have started his testimonial season any better. The 46-year-old took eight for 12 in 13 overs to help skittle Bowling Old Lane out for 44 last Saturday and give his side an emphatic 142-run victory.
After disposing of one promotion rival last week, Keighley bid to do the same to another when they entertain Gomersal in the JCT600 Bradford League Division Two on Saturday. The Lawkholme Lane side laid down an early marker by beating bogey side Morley
Perpetual strugglers and last season's wooden spoonists Ben Rhydding find themselves at the giddy heights of fourth in the first Third Division table of the Aire-Wharfe League campaign. On Saturday they face an Ilkley team who are scratching around for
Liversedge are in action on the road at Shirebrook Town on Saturday but will remain in fourth place whatever their result. Last week's 2-0 win over mid-table Brodsworth MW left Steve Newton's men five points adrift of the top three but four points ahead
Thackley have home advantage on the final day of the Northern Counties East Premier Division when they host title-winners Winterton Rangers. The Dennyfield side have struggled to preserve their status in the top flight but three points on Saturday could
The morning I rang Paul Daniels for a bit of a chat about the forthcoming variety show at St George's Hall, Bradford was enjoying typical mid-spring weather: cloud, rain and a chill in the air. "Oh the sun is shining here," Mr Daniels said warmly, as
She was the highest-paid female singer of the Sixties and her shows regularly drew 28 million viewers. Hailed as the British Marilyn Monroe, she appeared alongside Lulu, Cilla Black and Sandie Shaw and was romantically linked with some of the best-known
When I rang former Bradford College art student Darren Baker to ask if he was taking part in a major new art competition and exhibition in North Yorkshire this summer I was unprepared for his reply. "I've got a commission to paint the Queen's portrait
Bradford Park Avenue players have one last chance to persuade boss Dave Cameron they should be part of his next promotion campaign. The Horsfall Stadium side line up for the final time this season when they travel to Fleetwood Town on Saturday to compete
When steak pie is on the menu and Martin Rudley is in the kitchen, it's a recipe for success. Last year the talented chef displayed his skills to reach the final of the UK National Steak Pie competition, strengthening the reputation he has built for
One of the rising bands on the Bradford music scene are currently preparing for what could be the biggest summer of their career. Indie acoustic rockers Scars On 45, right, are not only preparing to jet off to tour on a different continent, but are also
Power pop rockers Ash are headlining a week of music-related events showcasing the best of Bradford's music scene alongside national breaking acts. Bradford Music Week is a feast of live music, seminars and films featuring some of the best up-and-coming
Power pop rockers Ash are headlining a week of music-related events showcasing the best of Bradford's music scene alongside national breaking acts. Bradford Music Week is a feast of live music, seminars and films featuring some of the best up-and-coming
Ladies and gentlemen, hang out the bunting, book a band and prepare to party because I am delighted to say we have mastered potty training. It's not earth-shattering news, I know, but if you remember, some weeks back I wrote that we (more our three-year-old
SIR - For the few readers who don't know what a treasure the National Media Museum is this might be news. For the many who know it probably won't be. A good-sized group who attended a TV Heaven event called Small Screen, Big Stars' had a real treat.
SIR - I have two teenage sons and know how demanding it can be looking after children which is why I am appealing to your readers to support Home-Start - the charity that supports families in local communities up and down the country. Home-Start is a
SIR - I have two teenage sons and know how demanding it can be looking after children which is why I am appealing to your readers to support Home-Start - the charity that supports families in local communities up and down the country. Home-Start is a
SIR - The horrendous experience of 16-year-old David Procter at Lister Park does not help in any way the hard work being done in all communities to deliver a peaceful, prosperous and harmonious future for the city of Bradford. Attacks like these inflicted
SIR - Local British Red Cross volunteers are dedicated to helping people in a crisis. Whether it's helping people caught up in emergencies such as the widespread flooding last summer, providing practical support to those recently out of hospital, or
SIR - I am very sad to see yet another big company is leaving the city centre. One of the only reasons I came into the city centre was to one get my large latte from Costa Coffee and Toni and Guy to get my hair cut. But it seems Toni and Guy are relocating
SIR - Today, Leeds refuse collectors go on strike about unequal pay for men and women doing the same job, while the NUT recently went on strike about pay. Is this the summer of our discontent? I can see over the next year a lot more low-paid workers
SIR - On a recent visit to Ward 12 of the BRI to see an elderly neighbour, I was appalled to see the laxity of the ward she was in. One nurse who was taking my neighbour's temperature found the instrument didn't work and all she said was: "Oh, I won't
SIR - There is often adverse publicity concerning rubbish collections and I would just like to make this comment. The bin collections where I live are excellent. The bin men are always punctual and leave no mess, while the glass/tin and paper bins are
SIR - Regarding the article Minister calls for intensive efforts' (T&A, April 29), I'd like to place on record that Tong High School is not a struggling' school. For the past five years we have exceeded Government targets for the percentage of students
A metal container full of tyres and rubbish caught fire in a transport yard in Gelderd Road, Birstall, this morning. The fire took Batley, Morley, Cleckheaton and Leeds fire crews three hours to put out at Wilson Haulage Company from 2.30am due to the
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Apperley Bridge: demolition of a garage and the construction of a detached house, 1 Apperley Road. Baildon: construction of extension to bedroom and conversion of garage into
In 1927, the first cooked airline meal was served on a British Imperial Airways flight. In 1931, the Empire State Building in New York was completed. It was 102 floors high and the world's tallest building at the time. In 1949, the gas industry was
Shipley teenage heart transplant patient has beaten the odds to realise her dream of becoming a catwalk model. Bronte Crossley, 13, was born with a condition called idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. As a baby she had heart failure and received a heart
Thieves smashed a network of holes through a first-floor office in a botched attempt to break into a jewellery shop below. Under cover of darkness, the raiders scaled the outside wall of Goldsmiths in Tyrrel Street, in Bradford city centre, and broke
Bulls ace Simon Finnigan has his own painful Millennium Magic memory to erase this weekend. He was not even a Bradford player when they suffered that controversial loss to Leeds Rhinos last May. But it wasn't only the Bulls miffed in Cardiff - the Aussie
Darren Moore would be Stuart McCall's dream summer signing - but the City boss told fans: It's not going to happen. Rumours have been rife around West Yorkshire that Moore, who turned 34 last week, could be the next member of the old-boy network to return
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Apperley Bridge: demolition of a garage and the construction of a detached house, 1 Apperley Road. Baildon: construction of extension to bedroom and conversion of garage into
Bradford musician and poet Karl Dallas, 77, is celebrating free bus travel for pensioners which started today by touring the country to advertise it. He will cross England by bus without having to worry about travel expenses after free local bus travel
Three brothers diagnosed with prostate cancer despite suffering no symptoms are urging all men over the age of 50 to ask their GP for a blood test. Fintan Kelly, 53, of Wyke, was contacted by his elder brother Eamonn, 66, last year, with the news he
Large numbers of Eastern European immigrants are starting to leave Bradford. The district's eastern European population is thought to have more than trebled from less than 5,000 to 15,000 since the expansion of the European Union in 2004. But the Polish
Keighley train enthusiasts are appealing for money so they can afford leather upholstery for chairs in a vintage carriage they are restoring. They only have enough money to buy the frames for 40 armchairs needed for the carriage, which is being restored
Tighter security will be brought in at Ilkley Carnival on Bank Holiday Monday to prevent a repeat of the drunken violence after last year's charitable event. Police have asked carnival organisers to fence in the funfair on East Holmes Field, making it
Bradford Bulls star Glenn Morrison taught youngsters trying to keep fit and lose weight the tricks of his trade. The Prop Idol scheme was launched last year to help children at risk of becoming obese. The youngsters aged eight to 14 undergo a one-hour
The parents of a sixth form pupil at Ilkley Grammar School have won an appeal against the decision to exclude her from the school for possession of a small amount of cannabis. The 16-year-old, who has not been named, was excluded informally by the Cowpasture
