Laughter in the Rain The Alhambra At the peak of his fame, Neil Sedaka was RCA’s biggest-selling act behind Elvis. Then the Beatles invaded America and he was yesterday’s news. “Didn't you used to be Neil Sedaka?” someone asked him in a
Spain 2 Honduras 0 David Villa almost had a perfect night as a goal in each half from the new Barcelona recruit helped Spain get their World Cup campaign back on track. A wonderful individual effort in the first half was followed by a goal forged
A homeless man has made his first Court appearance in connection with a stabbing which has left another man fighting for his life in hospital. Andrejs Poluektovs, 34, stood in the dock at Bradford Magistrates Court flanked by security guards
Chile 1 Switzerland 0 In Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth NOT every Swiss sportsman is capable of defying the odds like Roger Federer. While Switzerland's leading tennis player was clawing back a two-set deficit to keep his hopes of a seventh
Coronation Street star Steve Huison is leading a 12-mile sponsored bed-push to raise money to help young people in mental health crises. The Shipley actor, who plays Eddie Windass in the popular soap, will start the bed push at 11am on Saturday
A music-loving Bradford Council officer has recorded a collection of tunes inspired by Yorkshire. The Colours of Yorkshire CD by saxophone player David Wilson, the authority’s cultural programmes manager, features ‘sound sculptures’ to reflect
Bierley’s Oye Jemiyo struck gold at the Disability Sport England National Championships in Grantham. Oye – a class 2 wheelchair player – and his partner Mike Prendergast, from Wakefield, were winners of the open wheelchair event. They
Ian Ormondroyd is a busy man; a far busier man than he could have imagined a decade ago. As head of City’s flourishing football in the community department, the diary is always full – but you won’t hear him complaining. It is a labour of love for the
Leeds United manager Simon Grayson is convinced his newly-promoted side can hold their own against teams with several years’ experience in the Championship. Grayson, who has already made four summer signings, is in bullish mood with the players
Otley track champion Lizzie Armitstead and Olympic triathlon gold medal hopeful Alistair Brownlee will officially start Wednesday night’s Otley Cycle Races. OlympicProTour riders Jeremy Hunt and Adam Blythe head an all-star line-up for the Subaru Insured
Yorkshire want a minimum of two wins from their next three Friends Provident Twenty20 matches to keep themselves in the hunt for a top four spot in the North Division. England-bound Tim Bresnan has admitted that matches against Worcestershire – at Headingley
West Ham defender Matthew Upson will replace Jamie Carragher in England's vital World Cup Group C game against Slovenia on Wednesday. With Ledley King injured and Carragher suspended, coach Fabio Capello confirmed Upson will play in Port Elizabeth
Jack Hawksworth successfully put a torrid run behind him with a brilliant double podium finish in the second round of the German DKM Karting Championship at Oschersleben. And having returned to form, the highly-rated young Bradford star
Portugal produced a spectacular performance of fluidity and flair to earn their first win of the World Cup in style with a 7-0 victory over North Korea. Having failed to impress in their opening Group G stalemate with the Ivory Coast, Carlos Queiroz's
What's in a glass? The obvious answer, in my case anyway, is wine. But joking aside, can the shape and quality of the glass influence our appreciation of the wine therein? After taking part in a comparative glass tasting, I believe the answer is most
The family of a disabled motorist who died in a crash with a rapid-response ambulance have called for criminal prosecutors to re-open an investigation into the tragedy. David Forsyth, 67, of Tyersal Court, Tyersal, Bradford, suffered spinal injuries
City today confirmed their nine-game schedule for pre-season. It will include a five-day tour of Essex, which will feature four matches. The list of friendlies kick off on July 9 at Eccleshill with a trip to Guiseley four days later.
Fabio Capello insists he is strong enough to cope with the pressure of England's do-or-die clash with Slovenia on Wednesday. With speculation mounting Capello will quit if England fail to secure a place in the knockout stages and his players openly
Midfielder Frank Lampard insists England and Chelsea team-mate John Terry spoke out because he wants to "hit things head-on". On Sunday, former captain John Terry laid bare a series of grievances and personnel issues which he vowed to raise at a pre-planned
New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert felt it was important to keep emotions in check after his side's momentous draw against Italy. The All Whites produced the greatest result in their history as they held the world champions 1-1 in a pulsating World Cup
A group of allotment holders is celebrating after having their water supply turned back on – and being given new water butts for their plots. Users of the site on Scotchman Road, Bradford, were forced to carry water to their plots during last
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Meftia Zighem, aged 44, of Regency View, Undercliffe; driving without a licence, £80 fine, £100 costs, licence endorsed. Belinda Jane Brown, aged 42, of Exmouth Place, Undercliffe; theft, 18
A group of mothers will breastfeed at an Ilkley landmark to highlight their support for a national campaign. Airedale Mums will be at the Cow and Calf rocks in Ilkley today, the first day of National Breastfeeding Week 2010, to show their backing for
A civic watchdog is urging Ilkley people to show some pride in their town centre by coming up with proposals to clear up one of the main shopping streets. Ilkley Civic Society is focusing on Brook Street in its Street Pride Project, held to coincide
Holders East Bierley and Bradford League Division One leaders Undercliffe both crashed out of the Sovereign Health Care Priestley Cup quarter-finals. Bierley saw their hopes of retaining the trophy disappear as they suffered a 40-run defeat at the hands
John Terry's attempts to highlight growing discontent within the England squad at a clear-the-air meeting on Monday night appear to have been quashed by coach Fabio Capello. Although there has been no official statement on the discussion Terry was
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Addingham: replacement of all existing timber windows, rooflights and one external door to northwest elevation, Highfield House, Skipton Road. Allerton: construction of two-storey
Families enjoyed an inflatable human table football tournament, donkey rides and a jujitsu demonstration at Heaton Gala at the weekend. The annual event, which raises money for local organisations, was attended by around 1,000 people.
Crowds enjoyed the first public performance of the Cononley Singers choir on Saturday. The newly formed group performed at the Cononley Gala, which also featured music from the Nelson Brass Band, with entertainment continuing into the evening
An estimated 10,000 people watched a parade through Otley before a carnival at the fields, at Bridge End. Carnival spokesman Geoff Wright said: “It was an extremely successful day. People said they had never seen it so crowded. We had stalls, children
An It’s a Knock-out style sack race was among the entertainment at Harden Children’s Gala on Saturday. A bouncy castle, coconut shy, slides and stalls were enjoyed by more than 1,000 people who attended the event at the Memorial Hall Park. People lined
Three new aquazone fitness classes have been launched at the recently-refurbished Shipley Pool. The classes include aquacise and aquaphobics – both aerobics classes in water – as well as aqua running with floats which promotes flexibility. All three
Roque Santa Cruz believes team spirit lies behind Paraguay's run to the top of Group F which moved them within sight of the last 16. Santa Cruz helped his side move in sight of the second phase with a 2-0 victory against Slovakia with goals from Enrique
A jewellery exhibition with a floral theme is being launched in Saltaire. IntoFlora will be at Kath Libbert Jewellery Gallery at Salts Mill, from Thursday, July 15. The exhibition features the work of eight contemporary jewellers from around the world
BD3 United under-14s continued their fine form in summer tournaments by winning the Bradford & District FA event, beating Wyke 2-0 in the final. They had previously won at the Burley Trojans competition and were Woodkirk Valley runners-up.
Students at Titus Salt School in Baildon were presented with their design work on specially-printed boards as part of a project connected to the development of the City Park in Bradford. It follows work with the City Park team as part of the Imagine
A former Bradford business chief is leading a campaign to save the regional development agency Yorkshire Forward. Richard Wightman, a past Bradford Chamber of Commerce president who heads the Yorkshire chambers, says Business Secretary Vince
Rock guitarist Mark Yates is bidding to open a tattoo parlour despite objections from residents. Terrorvision member Mr Yates has submitted a planning application to Bradford Council to turn a disused off-license and grocer’s shop in St Johns Court,
Heaton’s Geoff Dowling, a member of the Bradford-based Yorkshire Race Walking Club, finished fourth in the over-75 age category in the UK Masters Road Walking Championships at Horwich. Dowling clocked 42min 10sec to finish 21st overall.
A school hopes to raise money for a new nursery at its summer fair next month. Calverley Parkside Primary, in Victoria Street, will be holding the event in Calverley Park from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, July 10. The Parents, Teachers and Friends Association
Mounds of stone built up during ancient lead mining operations in the Yorkshire Dales are under threat, according to a new study. It reveals that the spoil heaps are themselves being mined to produce aggregate used to surface and upgrade tracks – and
Bradford & Bingley have improved their coaching facilities with the aid of a substantial grant from the England and Wales Cricket Board in partnership with Sport England. The ECB grant of £99,999, supported by a further £35,000 from backers Biffa, has
Bradford District Care Trust is backing a national drive to help improve healthcare for people with learning disabilities. During Learning Disability Week, which starts today, the trust is unveiling its flagship learning disability nursing
Suitcase, check. Laptop bag, check. Passport, safely located in the back pocket. After four days in Cape Town, it’s time to move on to Port Elizabeth. Capital of the Eastern Cape, and located approximately 600km east of Cape Town, Port Elizabeth
The Bishop of Bradford, the Right Reverend David James, attended his last Diocesan Synod on Saturday. And he was today attending a farewell lunch with West Yorkshire’s Deputy Lord Lieutenant Roger Whittaker. Other retirement events,
Andrew Geake writes to us from Camborne in Cornwall with this interesting picture of two trophies. He says: “My wife has in possession a pair of solid silver cups about 3in high. One is inscribed ‘Bradford Motor Cycle & Light Car Club; 24 hours reliability
The Jets and the Sharks at Upstagers are busy rehearsing for West Side Story, running at the Alhambra from July 14 to 17. Rivalry between teenage gangs reaches boiling point in the New York-based musical, leading to romance, action and tragedy. Tickets
The Home Guard is out in force in Bingley Little Theatre’s stage adaptations of three episodes of classic sitcom Dad’s Army. The production marks the 70th anniversary of the Home Guard, and brings to the stage the fictional platoon based in Walmington-on-Sea
Last year, many Remember When? readers contacted us with memories of Linton Camp Residential School, where Bradford children stayed during the Second World War and over the decades leading to its closure in the 1980s. Now former evacuee Doreen Drewry
Although the weekend hasn’t perhaps been as hot and sunny as the weather in recent days, the forecast is for things to warm up again as the week progresses. To those of us who have felt massively let down in the summers of the past few years – particularly
Fans of celebrity gardeners will be flocking to the annual BBC Gardeners’ World Live show this week to catch a glimpse of their favourites, or sit in on one of the many presentations given by familiar faces. Ilkley’s Alan Titchmarsh, Monty
They say York is where the streets are gates, the gates are bars and the bars are pubs. My gateway to the ancient city was a Yorkshire Pass, the UK’s first regional sightseeing pass, providing free entry and discount vouchers to regional visitor attractions
People often turn to religion in times of crisis. In Bradford, a city reeling from the deaths of prostitutes Suzanne Blamires, Shelley Armitage and Susan Rushworth, churches have become a sanctuary of support. City Mission priest Chris
A mum whose son was born with a serious heart condition is celebrating his 13th birthday with a charity event to raise money for the hospital which saved his life. Just three days after the birth of Joanne Britton’s son Ethan on September 27
Brazil coach Dunga was left fuming at referee Stephane Lannoy after he dismissed Kaka towards the end of their 3-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Johannesburg. The 88th-minute red card for the Real Madrid midfielder came after an off-the-ball incident
25 years ago: Almost six weeks after the Valley Parade fire disaster 33 victims of the tragedy were still recovering from their injuries in hospital. 50 years ago: Bradford Water Committee recommended the business purchase Yeadon Waterworks
The exhibition 107 Not Out, at the Industrial Museum, Eccleshill, is a fascinating celebration of the rich and glorious history of the internationally-renowned Bradford Cricket League. A must for any cricket lover, there are photographs and memorabilia
Jonathan Ansell has come a long way since entering a TV talent show for a laugh with his college mates. Six months later, they were household names, as pop opera boyband G4, and were runners-up on the first series of X Factor. Fast forward
“Can I have some rabbits, mum, please, please, please?” My youngest daughter recently looked after a friend’s two pets and has been nagging me ever since. “Can I, can I? – I’ll really look after them, you won’t have to do anything, I promise.” Just
SIR – As Obama continues to bully and threaten BP, he should remember a few uncomfortable truths. It was the American Government which gave the go-ahead for the very difficult and dangerous deep water drilling in the Gulf, to satisfy their insatiable
SIR – On Januuary 30, 1972, 13 people were killed by British paratroopers sent to the city of Derry to police a banned demonstration. Those killed knew they were breaking the law, but believed – and I agree with them – that unjust laws must be challenged
SIR – Now that we have a new, revamped Council, one wonders if we can hope to have a more democratic one than the last one. A Council who listens to the citizens, councillors which listen to and carry out the wishes of his/her supporters. What are we
SIR – I see from various media sources that there is a move to lower the drink-drive limit of 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood to 50, on the basis that this will save a significant number of lives. I am against this. I have seen
SIR – Alongside Greenhill Action Group, we, the residents of Crossflatts, are doing our best to fend off the proposed major housing development at Sty Lane which threatens to overwhelm us. Whatever the outcome, Crossflatts’ population continues to increase
SIR – Are you a graduate of the University of Leicester from the 1970s with whom we have lost touch? The University of Leicester is hosting its annual graduates’ reunion on June 26, and this year we would particularly like to encourage as many 1970s
The government’s proposals to allow anyone to open a school must be treated with a fair degree of caution. While it might seem like good news for groups of parents such as those in Birkenshaw, who have for a long time been battling to establish their
SIR – I am no philistine, but if the expressionist painting of a clown, Auguste, by Bradford student Lisa Naylor is considered art (T&A, June 12), then some of our talented local graffiti artists ought to have entered the Saatchi Online contest. D Rhodes
Bradford’s young business men and women of tomorrow will be setting out their stalls at a special market event this weekend. The 31 finalists of Bradford Council’s Step Up Enterprise market challenge will have their own stalls on Darley Street
SIR – As editor, you state that your newspaper’s understanding of the facts substantiates its opinion that the Odeon should be replaced. While I respect your entitlement to voice such a viewpoint, I cannot imagine what these facts could be. Has it
SIR – If you’ve wondered why you can never find a loo when you need one, there’s a good reason. Over the past ten years, 40 per cent of public toilets have closed. It’s no joke if you have irritable bowel syndrome, are pregnant or have a weak bladder
SIR – For two days every year Bradford Mela at Peel Park causes traffic and parking problems. Streets are closed off, everybody gets very angry with people parking outside their properties and many drivers totally ignore warning signs. Why doesn’t Bradford
by Chris Holland Business Reporter One of Bradford’s largest employers today launched an apprentice recruitment campaign to train people in a range of skills. Yorkshire Water, based on Halifax Road, Bradford, is looking to take on 11 apprentices
Steve McNamara could seek answers from officials chief Stuart Cummings after questionable calls contributed to Bradford’s downfall against Warrington. The Bulls boss feels his side have got a raw deal from referees in recent weeks and picked out two
Fed-up residents say they are being plagued by parking pests hogging their street while a new school is being built. People living in Sutton Avenue next to Hanson School in Swain House, Bradford, claim a lack of on-site parking at the school
Jon McLaughlin has been warned to expect a battle for City’s number one shirt. McLaughlin will kick off the campaign as the senior keeper after impressing Peter Taylor with some superb performances at the tail end of last season. But new back-up Lloyd
A young man was last night fighting for his life after being stabbed in broad daylight in a Bradford park. Police say an altercation between two men took place at Infirmary Fields, off Lumb Lane, Manningham, after which the 29-year-old victim
A Baildon school, wrecked by a devastating arson attack in 2006, has been rated as “outstanding” by school inspectors Ofsted. Classrooms at Baildon C of E Primary School, in Coverdale Way, were gutted by the blaze, which destroyed computers, books and
Bulls 28, Warrington 40 If, as the saying goes, a win’s a win, are all losses too necessarily one and the same? Based on this evidence, apparently not. Defeat to Warrington was Bradford’s fifth in a row, yet not one that could be easily
When Fabio Capello signed a contract extension to the end of Euro 2012 last month, he did so in the knowledge that it would take him beyond his 65th birthday. Today, as he prepares for Wednesday's crucial final World Cup group game with Slovenia, the
An It’s a Knock-out style sack race was among the entertainment at Harden Children’s Gala on Saturday. A bouncy castle, coconut shy, slides and stalls were enjoyed by more than 1,000 people who attended the event at the Memorial Hall Park.
