Eccleshill United 2, Glasshoughton Welfare 1 Mark Senior finally got his tenure as Eccleshill United manager off and running tonight, and he started with a victory. The Eagles beat Glasshoughton Welfare 2-1 at Plumpton Park to close the gap on the
Boxing superstar Amir Khan has been teaching apprentices a lesson they won’t forget. The World Light Welterweight champion put in an appearance at a Bradford customised-car workshop to motivate its young staff about ‘boxing clever’, staying
A Royal Marine from Bradford is braving Arctic temperatures of almost minus 30 degrees to prepare for combat in Afghanistan. Daniel Murphy, 26, is one of hundreds of soldiers with 3 Commando Brigade being taught extreme cold weather survival skills in
Guiseley 3, Buxton 1 In the UniBond League Premier Division, Guiseley were 3-1 winners at home to Buxton Town. Jamie Walshaw opened the scoring for the Lions when he netted an 18th-minute penalty, and he doubled the home side’s lead with
Farsley Celtic 2, Harrogate Town 1 Farsley Celtic bounced back from two consecutive defeats in the Blue Square North by beating near-neighbours Harrogate Town at Throstle Nest tonight. The Celts fashioned the first chance of the game
Two men are due to appear before Bradford magistrates tomorrow charged with the murder of a Bradford student who was stabbed to death on Friday. The victim – yesterday identified as Siu Tonge Ho, aged 19 – was studying at the University of
A man accused of urinating on a war memorial has admitted outraging public decency but denied swearing at a church verger, telling him: “They’re dead anyway”. Ian Marshall, 49, of Gill Lane, Yeadon, appeared before Leeds magistrates today to
Swindon Town 3, Leeds United 0 Former Bradford City striker Billy Paynter scored twice as Leeds United suffered their heaviest Coca-Cola League One defeat of the season at the County Ground tonight. Prolific youngster Charlie Austin hit his ninth
A West Yorkshire-based international machine tool manufacturer, which last month reported second-half losses of £1.7 million, has seen order levels bounce back since September. The 600 Group said order intake grew by 20 per cent, reflecting signs of
Gun crime in West Yorkshire is below the national average, official statistics have revealed. Home Office figures showed there were 13 firearms offences per 100,000 of the population in the county during 2008/9. Meanwhile, North Yorkshire
Members of Bradford-based Yorkshire Building Society have overwhelmingly endorsed plans for a merger with the smaller Chelsea Building Society. About 250 Yorkshire members attended a special general meeting to decide the issue by adding their votes to
A row has broken out among the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats over the process of setting next year’s Bradford Council budget. The war of words was sparked by comments from the Lib Dem group’s deputy leader, Councillor David Ward, about
Fire crews from across the district are currently at the scene of a large blaze in Bradford. Fire engines from Fairweather Green, Bradford, Stanningley, Odsal, Batley, Idle, Keighley, Shipley and Cleckheaton have been scrambled to the scene
A man injected a fellow drug addict in the neck with heroin and then stole the cash she gave him to buy more drugs. Jaroslav Kurtnota, 23, admitted supplying the woman with heroin and crack cocaine and stealing £40 from her. Kurtnota
A mother-of-three who is serving a substantial prison sentence for drug-dealing has been ordered to pay £50,000 – the minimum amount police believe she earned from her crimes. A judge at Bradford Crown Court granted the confiscation order after
The headlines claimed it was the worst winter for 30 years. While the disgruntled nation couldn't stop moaning about snowstorms, sleet and ice, your skin and hair were the silent sufferers of the big chill. Frizzy locks, chapped hands, nippy toes and
Do you have an allergic reaction at the very mention of a workout? Then chuck that gym bag into the nearest skip and sprint to the High Street to go sporty chic – no sweat required. The ‘sports luxe’ trend is exactly what it says on the tin – luxurious
Jacob Rowan, who was on loan to Otley from Leeds Carnegie last season, will captain England Under-20s this campaign. The Keighley-born flanker, currently on loan at Championship side Nottingham, will succeed Headingley team-mate Calum Clark when the
Bradford Mutual Sunday School League clubs are running out of time to have their child welfare officers in place by the start of the season. Without one, each club will not be able to start the campaign. But there are courses booked for Undercliffe
Matt Orford should make his Bulls debut in Thursday night’s trial match at Hull KR (8pm). The Aussie scrum half features in a strong side for the final friendly before Bradford’s season opener at Huddersfield on February 5. Danny Sculthorpe
Former Otley winger Steve Parsons (Harrogate) and ex-Wharfedale flanker Sam Stitcher (Esher) have been named in the England Counties XV squad to face the AIB Ireland Club side at Stourbridge on Friday, February 26 (7.30pm). Parsons is one of only five
Yorkshire’s Adil Rashid believes he is the type of player who needs to play as much cricket as possible in order to build up his confidence. The young leg-spinner is back in pre-season training with his county colleagues – less than a week after arriving
A hat-trick apiece from Nat Parson and Rachel Twibill set up a 74-0 derby victory for Bradford Thunderbirds over Huddersfield Ladies as they made a flying start to their cup campaign. Bradford were a little rusty in the first 20 minutes after six weeks
An eight-year-old bookworm has won a novel prize in a national writing competition. Lady Lane Park School pupil Toby Smith’s triumph in the national contest run by Usbourne Books earned the school a visit from children’s author Sue Mongredien. Best
Giant-killers Odsal Sedbergh are just one game away from a trip across the road to the Grattan Stadium for the JACK SENIOR MEMORIAL BRADFORD CUP final after a 12-6 home success against Bank Top Harriers. Sedge scored early with a converted try from Jonny
Policing are questioning a 20-year-old Iraqi in connection with the murder of a Bradford student. Detectives apprehended Reaben Borhan Kareem in London late on Sunday night following a public appeal to help trace him. He is being held in custody and
Bradford Dudley Hill let an early ten-point lead slip through their fingers to exit in the first round of the CARNEGIE CHALLENGE CUP by a narrow 20-18 margin against Castleford Panthers at Parry Lane. Full back Lewis Evans opened the proceedings, soon
A community programme has been given £450,000 to deliver projects to help young people in Bowling and Barkerend to unlock their talents and potential. Inspired Neighbourhoods was one of 15 to bid successfully for a Government national £10 million pot
BBC2 are making a documentary about Dunkirk to be screened around the 70th anniversary in May. Telling the story of the ‘Little Ships’ it will have word of mouth experiences of the people involved. If you have a story to tell they would like to hear
A flood-prone area of Addingham is set for attention from Bradford Council after a local councillor and parish clerk waded in to see the problem for themselves. Bradford District councillor and Addingham resident Councillor Michael Kelly said he would
The majority of people in Bingley would like to see the back of the controversial former headquarters of Bradford & Bingley bank. But many cannot agree on what should replace the old building, in Main Street, which has been empty since the company transferred
A taxi driver today told how he “prayed to be spared” when a passenger slashed his neck after robbing him of his night’s takings. Taxi driver Jammil Zed, 41, had been held at knifepoint by the thug, an Asian man in his 20s, who had leaned over from the
Craven, Aire & Wharfe League U11A: Horsforth Earthquakes 4, Guiseley 0; Long Lee 1, Albion 3; Menston 1, Skipton LMS 4; Shipley Lions 1, Thackley Warriors 6. U11B: Guiseley 2, Bingley 9; Oakworth 9, BD3 3; Shipley Tigers 2, Wilsden 3. U11C: Keighley
Running Log The appropriately-named BRASS MONKEY HALF MARATHON organised by Knavesmire Harriers attracted a capacity 1,550 runners to the roads of York. Matthew Pierson (Holmfirth) stormed around the flat course in damp conditions to finish seven minutes
A cat rescue charity has taken in 12 animals whose owner became seriously ill. Haworth Cat Rescue took in the pets, which had come from a house where seven other cats also lived. Their owner had found new owners for the other seven while he was in hospital
by Hannah Baker T&A Reporter More than one in ten children in Yorkshire and Humber are living in severe poverty, new figures show. The research by Save the Children claims 30 per cent of youngsters in the region are living on or below the breadline
Horsforth St Margarets under-sevens Colts continued their exceptional season in the Keybury League with an 11-0 win over Wilsden. There were four-midable performances from Jason Richardson and Joel Walker, with four goals apiece, while Harry
A Bradford mother is embarking on a fundraising drive for a children’s heart charity after being inspired by the care given to her own son. Harrison Dunne was just four months old when he suffered his first fit, going grey and floppy. His mum, Jan
Robin Fletcher e-mails: I would like to hear from anyone who remembers my two grandfathers who were both businessmen in Bradford until the mid-1970s. Reg Bottomley retired as a director of Listers, the textile company, in 1974 and Jack Fletcher
Albion Sports under-13s won a thrilling game against Wilsden Warriors 5-3 in the Craven, Aire & Wharfe League. Wilsden took the lead three times but Albion fought back with goals from Tallah Butt, Liam Singh and Zack Khan. New addition Adam Ali lobbed
Cyclo-cross ace Scott Thwaites was crowned British Universities and Colleges national champion after winning in the West Midlands. Thwaites, from Burley in Wharfedale, took victory in the colours of Leeds Metropolitan University after beating Swansea
The Shipley-based Hale project has been declared one of the top ten voluntary organisations in Britain and has won an award for its innovative health work. Health Action Local Engage-ment is a healthy-living project working across Shipley, Bingley, Baildon
A Bradford businessman has stumped up the cash to cover City’s costs for trying to beat the big freeze. The Bantams fan, who wishes to stay anonymous, sent a cheque to cover the four-figure bill for all the work on the pitch and around the ground during
Bradford Dragons bounced back from their shock home loss to City of Sheffield Saints with an emphatic 84-45 win at Stockport Falcons to stay top of EBL Division Three North. The Dragons went back to basics on defence after surrendering their unbeaten
A cobbler who has served two South Craven villages for the past 35 years is retiring. Malcolm Calvert, who ran The Shoe Shop on Main Street, Cross Hills, is handing over the business to his daughter, Lesley. Mr Calvert operated in the communities
A police and community together (PACT) meeting for people living in the Worth Valley will be held as part of Thursday’s Oakworth Neighbourhood Forum. A spokesman for the Bingley and Worth Valley Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “This is the first time
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Clayton: amendment to permission 07/05580/FUL dated 01.10.2007 to include removal of east elevation gable, simplification of fenestration and ashlars detailing, creation of new
Pirate broadcasters have been risking lives by posing as air crew and sending bogus messages to air traffic controllers at Leeds-Bradford Airport. A police investigation has begun to catch the illegal broadcasters who have been using specialist
Fire crews from Bingley and Brighouse were called to assist in a major water rescue last night. They helped to free a man who got stuck in deep mud after going into the canal at Bramley to get his dog. The man was taken to hospital by
Top cheerleader coach Robyn Morrison wants to give mums more panache! Until now, Mrs Morrisons’s classes have been for youngsters, but next Thursday will see the first one specially for mums and other adults. Last year, her Panache Cheerschool
Water engineers and sanitation experts from three of Africa’s poorest countries are to visit Yorkshire Water in what is believed to be the first industry exchange programme of its kind. The five exchange engineers will be spending eight days
When it comes to preserving historic artefacts and furniture, Pamela Keeton has the Midas touch. Pamela, from Keighley, is one of only a handful of specialists in the region using gilding skills to preserve objects from the past. Her
SIR – Yorkshire’s own national charity, Heart Research UK, would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who took part in our annual Sing for your Heart campaig. People from all over the country broke out in song to raise money for our charity
Crisp-maker Seabrook will next week expand the range of flavours it supplies to Morrisons and increase the shelf space its products occupy in the chain’s 422 stores. It is a crucial development in the Bradford firm’s continued growth and comes as a £1m
SIR – When the post-mortems are carried out on this winter’s travel chaos, we wonder what plans our sainted leaders will devise to address future ‘surprise’ weather. Maybe they will surprise us for once with an inspired strategy? Bradford has a unique
SIR – Having read about the Romanian rapist who had his jail term cut, and now about Hewan Gordon and his ‘right’ to stay in this country, I am wondering if our judiciary system has gone mad. Since when do the rights of convicted criminals hold such
It was when I caught sight of a little pile of cat sick on my pillow, just as I was going to bed, that I realised my life is no longer my own. It started with a phonecall from my sister. “Do you want a kitten?” she asked, followed by, “Do you want two
Cupid’s arrow didn’t unite Rachel and Matt Goodman – it was a paintball session! Rachel accidentally shot Matt on the bottom during a paint-balling session in 1998 earning him the nickname ‘Peaches’ and now the couple’s quirky romantic tale
Filtronic, the Shipley-based wireless communications company is looking forward to growth, in spite of suffering heavy falls in half-year revenues and profits. It said a deal with a major new customer would boost its prospects and shipments would start
European Commission officials have rubber-stamped the break-up of Bradford & Bingley in 2008 amid reports that the bank could be merged with another nationalised failed lender, Northern Rock. At the height of the banking crisis, B&B’s struggling mortgage
SIR – On behalf of the Registered Nursing Home Association, we should like to express our sincere thanks to nursing home staff throughout Yorkshire for maintaining vital services to patients during the extremely difficult weather conditions that have
SIR – Recently, Keith Thomson (Letters, January 4) stated that UKIP MEP Godfrey Bloom did not know the difference between weather and climate. In a recent Enviro Watch (T&A, January 13), he shows he does not know what a Eurosceptic is by his remark about
SIR – I was delighted to present one of the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards last year. The awards not only recognise the courage and determination people have in the face of such a devastating condition, but that of carers and volunteers
SIR – Around noon on Wednesday, January 13, I saw a PCSO dash across the bottom end of Manchester Road, dodging traffic within metres of a pedestrian crossing and at a spot where about two years ago a teenager was killed doing exactly the same thing.
25 years ago: The strike affecting Bradford buses should not cause problems to services over the weekend, management said. 50 years ago: The Skipton Ratepayers’ Association decided to ask the Urban District Council to give details of the town
Ever-vigilant policeman Colin Wiggins sees a flare of light soar into the cloudy skies above Leeds Bradford Airport. “What was that?” he says, with some concern. It turns out to be nothing more than a firework, but PC Wiggins’s reaction is a marker of
People perhaps thought they’d seen it all when idiots with laser pens were reported to be shining them into the cabins of low-flying aeroplanes in a bid to dazzle pilots. But fresh levels of stupidity have emerged with the revelation that so-called “
Stuart McCall has promised to root out the faint-hearted as he battles to stop City’s rot. McCall admitted “anxiety” was a factor in Saturday’s defeat at Lincoln as the worrying slump continued. City have won only twice in 11
A Bradford teacher with bulging biceps and perfect pecs has one of the best torsos in the country, according to magazine readers. Matt Buck, 26, of Idle, has come third in Heat magazine’s Torso of the Year competition, which attracted entries from hundreds
The location of a new tourist information centre at Saltaire’s World Heritage Site is expected to be revealed in the next two weeks. Plans to transform the former Salts Mill dining room, Victoria Road, into a centre were shelved last year after Shipley
A cheerleading troupe for people with learning disabilities has been given something to shout about. The Bradford-based Jewels team have secured a place at the prestigious Future Cheer International Cheerleading Championships, in Bournemouth
Chris Nero is expecting the Bulls’ youngsters to spring a few surprises this year. Although many of Bradford’s rising stars have yet to make a serious mark on Super League, they have a growing fan club inside their own dressing room.
More than a thousand householders are to be asked to help direct policing in the most ambitious police initiative of its kind yet on a Bradford estate. Neighbourhood Policing Officers from the Eccleshill NPT were starting the Reassurance Mapping
