Cameroon 1, Denmark 2 Denmark hit back from an early deficit to reignite their World Cup challenge and in the process extinguish Cameroon’s chances of getting through to the last 16. In what was a hugely entertaining encounter between the bottom two
The Bradford Classic will return for its fifth year with a mix of well-loved classics and high- performance motors. About 70 classic cars will be showcased in Centenary Square on Saturday, July 17, and an exciting range of performance and competition
Ghana 1, Australia 1 Ten-man Australia kept their slim hopes of qualifying for the next round of the World Cup alive after a dogged second-half display earned them a point against Ghana in Rustenburg. Harry Kewell was sent off for the Socceroos midway
A much-improved performance from the Bulls wasn't enough to secure victory as they fell 40-28 to high-flying Warrington. Almost unrecognisable from the team that had taken a battering at Crusaders the previous week, Bradford put in an heroic
Holland 1, Japan 0 Wesley Sneijder’s second-half goal handed Holland a narrow win over Japan in their second Group E match and put the Oranje within reach of the last 16 of the World Cup. After a frustrating opening half for the Dutch side, they finally
Football stars of the miniature variety were competing in Bradford today. About 100 people, including former world champions, were at the National Media Museum taking part in the UK qualifier for the Electronic Sports World Cup. Gamers played video
Fundraising father-of-three Ian Meek is preparing for his challenge of a lifetime in aid of a Bradford charity. Despite undergoing chemotherapy for a brain tumour, this weekend Ian will tackle Britain’s highest peaks – Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike
Carnival colours filled Bradford city centre today as the Lord Mayor’s tiger-themed parade made its way through the streets. For the first time the carnival parade was taking place at the same time as the Lord Mayor’s Civic Parade. The two groups met
Bradford District Care Trust won a prestigious prize at a national awards ceremony. The body was named Regional Employer of the Year at the General Physics Awards for its commitment to training and development and consistent learning opportunities
The following planning applications have been lodged with Leeds City Council: Farsley: Listed Building application for replacement windows, 9 Westroyd Hall, New Street. Guiseley: part first-floor part single-storey front extension, part two-storey part
About 80 people gathered at a Shipley church last night to cheer on England in the World Cup – but their prayers went unanswered as the team failed to score in a disappointing performance. A large screen was installed inside St Peter’s Church for game
Teenage designers are celebrating the success of their robot in a battle of machines at Bradford University. Fighting robot Thornton Thunder, which was created by a team of Thornton Grammar School pupils, outwitted the creations of other
25 years ago: Late-night litter patrols were mounted by wardens to prevent people illegally tipping rubbish in the Tong Cockersdale Valley. 50 years ago: Theatre company The Harry Hanson Court Players ended its 20-year association with Bradford
A 20-year-old man has admitted killing his nine-year-old brother, but denied murdering him. Daniel Taylor also denied deliberately wounding his sister, when he appeared for a 15-minute hearing at Bradford Crown Court yesterday. He was
A car dealer from Liversedge, found dead with gunshot wounds in Belgium, was unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled. Anthony Edward Smith, 41, was shot nine times with two firearms, the Bradford inquest heard yesterday. Mr Smith, who
Bradford teacher Nikki Yellop is the unseen talent behind Britain’s Got Talent winners Spelbound. The 36-year-old PE and performing arts instructor at Tong High School is the top acrobatic troupe’s choreographer. The mind-blowing stunt routines (right
Steve McNamara admits the gloves were off during a brutally honest inquest into the Bulls’ recent struggles. The Bradford boss took his players to task following last week’s 44-20 defeat at Crusaders, slamming performance levels and pointing the finger
Two men were today starting lengthy jail sentences for their part in two serious incidents of public disorder. Wasim Mumtaz, 27, was imprisoned for five-and-a-half years for violent disorder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Mark Lawn will let the fans decide if they want to hear vuvuzelas at Valley Parade. The constant drone of the South African horns has whipped up a storm of complaints during the first week of the World Cup. And there is a fear that the vuvuzela is set
Pensioners’ groups have hit out at Government plans to scrap the free swimming programme as part of national cost-cutting measures. The two-year scheme for under-16s and over-60s will end in July and will save £5 million after being branded
With Table Mountain conquered, for the second or two I dared to look down, there was one more of Cape Town's must-see attractions that I wanted to get ticked off my list yesterday morning. Robben Island, the notorious prison complex that housed the key
At the time, it sounded like a really good idea. Get out of bed early, book a taxi to the foot of Table Mountain and get the cable car to the top to get a perfect view of Cape Town. There was only one problem - I'm scared of heights. Actually, that's
Government plans to allow anyone to set up a school could lead to social and racial segregation in Bradford, a teaching union leader has warned. Ian Murch, Bradford Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, said there was no evidence “free
Leeds United have had interest in the four players they want to offload. Alan Sheehan, Tresor Kandol, Lubo Michalik and Andy Robinson were told last month that they should actively seek other clubs, despite being under contract. Kandol has agreed a
Residents say their lives are being blighted by what they regard as the “excessive” volume of traffic on a Bradford road. People living on Rooley Lane say they are being badly affected by high pollution and noise levels, speeding motorists and structural
There’s only one problem with being the UK’s first competing high school ice hockey team – there are no other schools to play against! Now Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College is hoping to inspire other high schools to take up the sport
