Silsden head to St Helens Town tomorrow night for a rearranged Vodkat Premier Division fixture. Cobbydalers’ secretary and spokesman Jim Rosser said: “I’m sure these remaining three games are very important for Chris (manager Reape) as he looks at the
Youths are believed to have caused £10,000 of damage to boats that help disabled youngsters enjoy sailing. Two of Otley Sailing Club’s safety boats were badly smashed during the incident between 1pm and 5.30pm on Tuesday. The alarm was
Jacques Rudolph has admitted that he had to battle to stay awake after amassing a career-best 228 not out for Yorkshire against Durham at Headingley today. “I’m not going to lie to you, I almost fell asleep at slip,” said the South African
Ten new jobs are to be created at a contract packaging company which was rescued from administration by its management in February. The move comes after Mailway Packaging Solutions, based at West Bowling, clinched a major deal to pack chocolates and
A Bradford security technology company has been inundated with enquires from tradesmen wanting to join its new national network of approved installers. Securahomes, at Wyke, develops wireless technology to provide monitored home security systems. It
A summit between senior Bradford College figures and three local councils has raised hopes of keeping adult education courses in Ilkley. Three college officials, including principal Michele Sutton, held talks with Ilkley Parish Council, Burley
Firefighters are warning children about the dangers of playing in derelict buildings following a series of incidents at former industrial premises. Disused buildings in Roberts Street, off Westgate, Cleckheaton, have proved attractive to youngsters
An innocent man who was left badly scarred after a driver deliberately ran over him in a case of mistaken identity has won a “substantial” out-of-Court settlement today. Anthony Tillotson, 30, was walking near Milano’s in North Street, Keighley
Jacques Rudolph is closing in on a double century but the big question is when will Yorkshire declare against Durham at Headingley? The White Rose have moved relentlessly to 530 for five from 164 overs at tea on the second day. Andrew Gale (41) and
With ten Scratch League titles in 18 years, it’s no wonder Mick Hillas referred to Northcliffe as once being the “Manchester United” of the Bradford Union. The Shipley-based outfit make their return to the top flight when the new season starts tomorrow
A Bradford church has set up a charity shop to help ensure its survival. St John’s Church in Bierley will also use money raised at the New-2-U shop to support projects such as youth groups and a pensioners’ lunch club. The shop, in the old school house
A couple who lived the high life at taxpayers’ expense are fighting a Court bid to recover more than £100,000 of their assets. Nigel and Amanda Brearcliffe could lose their home in Micklethwaite Drive, Queensbury, Bradford, if a Proceeds of
A wartime re-enactment in Haworth is to celebrate the work of the ‘British Oskar Schindler’. The celebration is to mark the achievement of Sir Nicholas Winton in rescuing 669 children from almost certain death in the Second World War.
A national financial helpline for people affected by cancer is due to move into new and larger offices in Shipley tomorrow. The Macmillan Cancer Support Welfare Rights Service has helped 46,151 people to claim more than £56 million in statutory benefits
Police have seized cannabis plants with a street value of £100,000 from a half-set-up drugs factory in the centre of Keighley. Officers believe the Devonshire Street premises could have produced larger quantities of drugs once completed.
A former Bradford student and peace activist has been shot by during a demonstration in Gaza, it has emerged. Bianca Zammit, who studied for an MA in Peace and Conflict Resolution at Bradford University from 2007 to 2008, joined peaceful protesters
Danny Walker’s two goals earned him the man of the match award as Thornton United beat Mailcoach 6-0 in the Bradford & District Sunday Cup final at Eccleshill United. Dave Wilson also scored twice, with Andrew Hindle and Lee Taylor completing the tally
Busy Bilal Ali kept up his winning form as Bradford Police Amateur Boxing Club enjoyed more success. Ali was in action for the second time in a week but showed no sign of letting up on the Cleckheaton bill at the Cedar Court Hotel. He started with a
A man is fighting for his life after being found unconscious in a public toilet in Bradford city centre today. Police and ambulance crews were called to Centenary Square at about 9.45am today. A 25-year-old man was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary,
Bingley St Ives won the Bradford & District Ladies Evening League Team Championship at Cleckheaton. The Bingley team of Jayne Helliwell, Sharon Smith, Sharon Bayton and Stella Clarke carded a 321 nett total, with East Bierley second on 327
The final week of the Bradford League season produced an exciting three-horse finish to the Division Two promotion race, with Embassy B the ones to miss out. Unity B had been in the top two all season yet began the final week in third place
Anthony McGrath and Jacques Rudolph both recorded hundreds at Headingley this morning as Yorkshire continued to dominate Durham on the second day of their County Championship match. McGrath made it to 105 before he was run out by Dale Benkenstein racing
Which is your Ideal Resort? When taking cheap Bodrum region holidays you will be provided with some exceptional weather and beaches. This area of Turkey is located in the south west of Turkey and lays on the Aegean Sea. The weather
Imagine it’s the depths of winter and, while everyone else is huddled in front of the fire, you are lazing in a hot tub, enjoying the twinkling lights of far-away homes across the valley. Well that’s what Michael and Tania Parker and their two children
How things have changed – even boy-racers look at the economy costs before performance figures these days. If you’ve seen recent advertisements by Audi and BMW, you’ll see just how much emphasis is applied to running costs and how little on brake horse
Woodlands’ hopes of winning the Black Sheep Yorkshire Champions Trophy for the third time in four seasons ended in disappointment. The Bradford League side went down by four wickets to Yorkshire League champions York in the delayed 2009 final and they
Right on Cue Bradford No 2 suffered relegation from Division One of the YORKSHIRE INTER-DISTRICT LEAGUE snooker competition as they lost their make-or-break final match 5-1 at Castleford No 2. The Bradford side started the weekend third
Philip Davies (Con) “There are very many local issues, but the main three are: “Transport: we have severely congested roads and the Airedale and Wharfedale rail lines are among the most overcrowded in the country. I will lobby the Transport Minister
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Anthony Thompson, aged 27, of Longfield Drive, Bowling; assault, 12 months’ community order, £25 compensation, £85 costs. Asghar Khan, aged 40, of Salisbury Road, Frizinghall; trader engaging
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Ilkley: construction of two-storey extension to the side of dwelling and construction of conservatory to rear of dwelling, 12 Mayfield Gardens. Ilkley: development of plot within
The Wiz is flying into Cleckheaton, courtesy of Buttershaw St Paul’s Amateur Operatic Dramatic Society. Junior members are performing in the show, which runs at Cleckheaton Town Hall from tomorrow to Saturday. Described as “a fun, funky
A minicab driver with two passengers on board was so drunk behind the wheel he could not remember being stopped by police in Bradford, a court heard. Kamran Hussain, 24, was driving in Girlington Road in the early hours of January 3 this year when
The expertise of the UK’s leading gardening charity could be called upon to help create an urban garden on the site of a mothballed shopping development in Bradford city centre. It has emerged that the Royal Horticultural Society, famous across
This was the scene which met canvassers door-knocking in Shipley – a blaze which came dangerously close to a carpet business. Valley Road was engulfed in black, acrid smoke after a suspected arsonist set fire to a skip full of old carpets next to a business
The West Riding County FA are looking to sign up five more teams for their under-tens six-a-side Bradford Community Summer League. Squads must consist of no more than eight players and the deadline is May 6. The league will run for an eight-week period
Commuters faced rush hour traffic chaos in Bradford city centre this morning. The problems were caused in Hall Ings, where the road from the direction of Jacobs Well roundabout was reduced from two lanes to one as work continued on the Park at the Heart
Reigning champions Brighouse Sports A suffered a surprise 20-10 NAYLOR section defeat at Cross Roads in the Bradford Saturday League. Cross Roads, who only survived in the top flight following Spen Victoria’s withdrawal from the league, carded seven
A Bradford businessman has returned home from Africa after playing a vital part in saving a rare breed of rhino from extinction. Dave Thornes, owner of Ladyroyd Garage in Thornton Road, and business associate John Green, of Rydam Universal in Leeds,
SIR – There seems to be a shortage of kidneys for people on dialysis and I’m wondering whether it would help for there to be some incentive to encourage people to donate organs after they have passed away. I know there is a voluntary scheme in operation
SIR – Recent press reports have highlighted the growing popularity of ferrets as pets throughout the UK. Ferrets are intelligent and endearing animals, but PDSA would urge anyone to think carefully before taking on any pet. All pets
SIR – Once again the general and local elections are in the offing, but who do we vote for, who is going to do the best for the town and country? What one needs to do is recap on what each candidate is promising or what they have promised before, and
BRADFORD LEAGUE SATURDAY Naylor: Clayton A 205 (21), Pudsey Littlemoor A 167 (9); Pudsey A 198 (25), Guiseley A 136 (5); Eccleshill A 182 (17), Eccleshill B 178 (13); Crossgates 200 (26), Shipley Club A 125 (4); Cross Roads 191 (20), Brighouse
SIR – My parents retired in 1983 and went to live in Malta. The island was governed by a communist regime headed by Dom Mintoff. They joined the British Residents’ Association who put them in the picture regarding local politics. The question was how
SIR – I was astounded to read the regeneration achievements set out within Bradford’s Conservative Group manifesto (T&A April 21), which probably contained more hot air than the 30 blue balloons the party released into the sky. The manifesto states:
SIR – At last Nick Clegg has shown his real side. He could give his backing to the Tories in a hung Parliament. We knew this in Yorkshire already because Lib Dems already rule here in pacts with Tories in Bradford and Leeds councils. Cameron echoes
A Bradford pensioner has been found guilty of owning a dog which was dangerously out of control. Catherine Hull, 70, who was barred from entering the Co-op in High Street, Queensbury, became aggressive outside the store on November 27 last
SIR – Does sport matter to Bradford? Two years ago it was disappointing to learn that the Team GB squad to the Beijing Olympics did not contain a single Bradford citizen. More recently we’ve had the sad (if rather predicable) news about the Odsal Sporting
25 years ago: A Shipley parachute instructor saved the life of one of his students in a dramatic mid-air rescue. 50 years ago: The housing problem in Oakenshaw was so acute that young people had to leave the village when they married, it was
Lib Dems and Labour are neck-and-neck across Yorkshire with the Tories pushed into third place, according to the latest regional poll. Labour is down two points compared with last week to 32, with the Lib Dems up seven to 32. The Conservative vote continues
Last month, 19-year-old Raheem Nawaz pleaded guilty to seven attempted murders following his knife attack on seven people in Keighley last year. This year, nine-year-old Jackson Taylor of Wibsey was stabbed to death, a Manningham teenager was stabbed
David Hall-Matthews (Lib Dem): “Regeneration – I’d push for tax breaks for refurbishment of empty homes, offices and shops; invest in new skills and new jobs; and personally phone Westfield the day after being elected to demand action on the embarrassment
Cabbie Kamran Hussain’s behaviour is nothing short of appalling. This is a man who got behind the wheel of his minicab while drunk – and to make matters worse, had two people in the car when he was stopped by police in Bradford. His selfish and stupid
James Hanson has capped a memorable first season in the professional game by being named City’s top man by the fans. Hanson was crowned the Telegraph & Argus/Map Group UK player of the year, beating off Simon Ramsden and Michael Flynn in the vote from
A knifeman who stabbed a woman three times in Bradford city centre has been jailed for three and a half years. After the attack Abid Ali was tackled by brave security guard Andrew Clapham, who grabbed a broom to try to disarm him. Ali
A rogue trader and handler of stolen goods who amassed a £56,000 fortune while illegally pocketing benefits has been jailed for five years after a two-year-long investigation. David Martin, 61, was well known to Bradford criminals as being
Bulls boss Steve McNamara feels justice has been done after Nick Scruton last night escaped punishment from the Rugby Football League’s disciplinary panel. The powerful prop was cleared of all charges arising from a bone-crunching tackle on Joel Clinton
Leeds United’s game at Charlton Athletic on Saturday will be beamed back live to Elland Road. The match, which could see United secure promotion back to the Championship, has sold out to Leeds fans but season-ticket holders can watch the special screening
