A colourful gathering of 270 cyclists speeding through the streets of Otley made for a stunning sight tonight in the town’s annual showpiece. The 100-strong Elite Race is the blue riband event in the Otley Cycle Races and was won this year
Australia 2 Serbia 1 Marko Pantelic missed a glorious late chance to send Serbia into the World Cup second round tonight. Pantelic fired over in injury time moments after hauling Serbia back into their final Group D game against Australia in Nelspruit
Ghana 0 Germany 1 Germany set up a mouthwatering last-16 clash with England as Mesut Ozil’s second-half strike proved the difference against Ghana at Soccer City. The win for Joachim Low’s side took them to the top of Group D and means they will face
Football fans packed into pubs and bars for England’s crucial match this afternoon with Slovenia as World Cup fever swept the country. Hundreds of people, many in England shirts, chanted and celebrated as Fabio Capello’s team grabbed a 1-0
A Keighley-born marine salvage expert was commemorated in a procession through the town today. Keith Jessop, who was 77, died last month at his home in France after a year-long battle with cancer. His initial funeral service was held
Bingley sports turf specialists behind Wembley Stadium’s problematic pitch have quit, it has been revealed. The announcement by the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI), at the St Ives Estate, follows mounting criticism of the playing surface
Fourteen-year-old Michael Jones is making a big splash in British diving and will round off a successful month by competing against World Champion Tom Daley at Sheffield this weekend. The Thackley youngster will dive in the ASA British National
Landon Donovan struck an injury-time winner as the United States sensationally progressed through to the last 16 of the World Cup with a deserved win over Algeria, who crash out. The United States, watched on by former President Bill Clinton, dominated
After a turbulent week, a hug of unity at the end as England dragged themselves away from the World Cup abyss and back on the path to glory. Jermain Defoe nudged home the first-half winner that propelled the Three Lions into the last 16, finishing
It is the biggest golf league in Bradford, was among the first of its kind in Yorkshire when it formed and this year the Bradford & District 8-15 Golf Association celebrates its 35th birthday. After Eric Fearnside first suggested the idea of
The Bulls have had their hand forced in taking a gamble on youth but the necessary risk is currently reaping significant reward. Pushed to ignore his instincts by a crippling injury situation, coach Steve McNamara has handed Super League debuts to four
West Bradford duo Stephen Gallagher and Andrew Turton are one step away from possible glory at the International Pairs UK final after winning a place in the global competition’s regional finals. Gallagher, who plays off a handicap of nine,
A document has been drawn up to help people with learning disabilities have more choice over their housing. The Bradford Housing Strategy for People with Learning Disabilities is being unveiled by Bradford Council and its partners tomorrow.
Police today urged people to dial 999 if they spot a bull reportedly on the loose in Ravenscliffe, Bradford. The warning was issued after police received reports the animal had been seen on the Bradford estate. People have been asked
Right on Cue Great Horton Conservative Club marked 100 years since first winning Bradford billiards’ showpiece MOORHOUSE SHIELD tournament by beating Chapel Green Liberal Club in this year’s final. The historic feat at Queensbury Conservative Club was
Woodhall Hills trio Caroline Townsley, Mike Townsley and Steve Ralph scored 83 points to win the Bradford Union Sue Ryder Salver at Rawdon. A total of 24 teams, consisting one lady and two men, took part in the stableford competition and over £1000 was
Birstall opener Connor Williams hit a magnificent 125 not out against Hunslet Nelson in their delayed Central Yorkshire League Jack Hampshire Cup second-round tie. Williams’ innings was the highlight in a Birstall total of 254-4 and the home side were
William Whiteoak, of Bingley St Ives, is the new Bradford Junior Individual champion after shooting a three-over-par 72 at West Bradford to win by one shot. The Oxenhope-based teenager won the EP Bussey Trophy for the first time, having won the under
St Bede’s Catholic Grammar School and Queensbury School have notched a double success in Yorkshire nine-a-side rugby league competitions. Queensbury won the Year Eight event, while St Bede’s triumphed at Year Ten level. St Bede’s backed up their success
Jermain Defoe looked set to be handed the job of firing England into the World Cup knock-out stage in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday afternoon. Fabio Capello toyed with the idea of picking Defoe for last Friday's encounter with Algeria, but after watching
A stylishly modern dining kitchen forms the centrepiece of this attractive bungalow, which has been extensively improved by the owner. Such has been the success of the work carried out, that she has become smitten by the whole concept of bungalows.
Teesside are this weekend’s opponents for Bradford in the Yorkshire Inter-Counties League. Sunday’s match takes place at Middlesbrough (Brass Castle) Golf Club. Bradford have beaten Sheffield and drawn with York in their two matches to date. Bradford
Over the last 15 years or so, the Megane has grown to become one of the most important cars in Europe. Originally launched in 1995 as simply a hatchback and coupe, it was a replacement for the workaday Renault 19 It has now expanded greatly. In fact
The Bulls’ under-20s head into Sunday’s clash with Castleford looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Last week, the juniors suffered the same fate as their first-team counterparts, losing to Warrington Wolves at Odsal. Despite running in five tries
The Bradford Ladies Championship is being held at Northcliffe on July 28-30 and entries are being taken up to Wednesday, June 30. The format will be as last year, with eight gross qualifiers and eight nett qualifiers for the matchplay stages. Entries
Germany coach Joachim Low is revelling in the pressure surrounding his side's crucial World Cup Group D encounter against Ghana on Wednesday night. Low's team made a stunning start to the competition with a 4-0 victory over Australia in Durban but
Spain striker David Villa has escaped punishment for striking Honduras defender Emilio Izaguirre on Monday night. The new Barcelona recruit scored twice in the match to secure a 2-0 victory for the European champions but was captured on camera hitting
South Korea captain Park Ji-sung was all smiles as his team reached their goal of making it to the last 16 of the World Cup. The Manchester United midfielder earned the man-of-the-match award after his side's entertaining 2-2 draw against Nigeria on
Argentina coach Diego Maradona admitted his side will face greater tests after their 2-0 victory over Greece at the Peter Mokaba Stadium made it three wins in succession in Group B. Defender Martin Demichelis and substitute Martin Palermo scored the
A man accused of murdering a pub landlord made a further appearance at Bradford Crown Court yesterday. Callum Adams, 38, is accused of the murder of Kevan Worrall, licensee of the Seven Stars in Harrogate Road, Greengates, Bradford, on September 13 last
A ball held in aid of baby charity Tommy’s has raised £8,300 to help fund research into pregnancy problems and help families affected by premature birth. Emma and Justin Hargrave, of Ashlar Grove, Queensbury, Bradford, organised Evan’s Butterfly Ball
Brownies helped support the Shipley in Bloom effort by planting a raised flowerbed to celebrate 100 years of Girlguiding. The 11th Shipley Brownies added colourful flowers to the bed in Well Croft, opposite Shipley Library. Helen Williams, Brown Owl
Bradford Chamber of Commerce president Harold Robinson said the Chancellor should have been bolder and cut corporation tax to 20 per cent rather than the planned 24 per cent. He said: “We welcome the decision to cut corporation tax for the next four
Bradford’s political leaders and trade unions have reacted with mixed feelings to the Emergency Budget by the Chancellor George Osborne yesterday. The coalition Government’s VAT hike from 17.5 to 20 per cent drew particular criticism from Bradford
A West Yorkshire police officer, who is a former Mr Gay UK, has appeared in court charged with a number of sex offences, including allegedly raping another man. PC Mark Carter, 27, who lives in Bradford, was charged after an incident at a hotel in Leeds
Ringleaders of a Bradford gang caught red-handed on CCTV intimidating their victims have been banned from the neighbourhood they have been terrorising. Social housing landlord Incommunities told magistrates yesterday they had 150 pages of ‘brave’ witness
Employees at the Tesco superstore in Buttershaw, Bradford, cycled 100 laps of Bradford Bulls’ Grattan Stadium to raise money for the supermarket’s charity of the year, CLIC Sargent. Carol Turner, a manager at the store, and general assistant Josie Kellett
Parking could be banned along the entrance road to a Steeton nursing home. Keighley Area Committee is expected to impose waiting restrictions on both sides of Steeton Hall Gardens, outside Steeton Court, when it meets tomorrow. The proposed regulations
NHS Bradford and Airedale is encouraging new mums across the district to breastfeed their babies for a healthier start in life. The call comes during national Breastfeeding Awareness Week, which runs to Sunday. The theme for this year, ‘every day counts
Whenever I contact family or friends back at home, there's always one question they want to ask. “Are you keeping yourself safe?” Almost two weeks in, and the crime issue continues to dominate the World Cup agenda. Have I been attacked or mugged? No.
Controversial plans to build a sales office in the green belt at a Menston quarry could finally get approval tomorrow. Clayax Yorkstone has applied to build the office, parking area and stores near the entrance of its Derry Hill site. Previous plans
A major festival to highlight the benefits of cycling is being held this weekend. Cycle Fest 2010, a free family event for non-cyclists and cyclists, is being held in Lister Park, Manningham, on Saturday between 11am and 3pm. But the day will start
A faith garden will be officially opened at Oakwell Hall in Birstall next week. Mayor of Kirklees, Councillor Andrew Palfreeman, will open the site, which was inspired by the world’s major faiths, on Tuesday. The garden, which was created in the park
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Tong: installation of four logo signs and five product signage, Selco Builders Warehouse, 146 Tong Street. Tong: installation of temporary double classroom unit, Knowleswood
A first-time head teacher insists he is determined to raise standards at a struggling Bradford primary school. Bryan Harrison started the top job at Miriam Lord Community Primary School, Manningham, ten months ago. Ofsted inspectors visited in March.
A traditional fell race is to make a return to Addingham Gala after more than 20 years. This year’s event will see runners dash to the summit of Beamsley Beacon, climbing 1,000 feet and covering nearly six miles. The race has been reinstated with the
Two Bradford schoolgirls were last night being treated in hospitals for serious injuries following two separate car accidents. Belle Vue Girls’ School, in Heaton, confirmed one of its pupils was involved in a collision with a car as she walked to school
Ducks made a big splash in Burley-in-Wharfedale at the weekend to help raise about £1,800 for charity. More than 1,500 people turned out to watch the annual Community Trust Duck Race. The trust has been holding the race since 1997 and this year the
Actor-turned-cheesemaker Sean Wilson took centre stage at Keelham Hall Farm Shop in Thornton to promote his products. Sean, who played Coronation Street’s Martin Platt for 21 years, last year established The Saddleworth Cheese Co at Inglewhite
A specialist recruitment agency which opened its Bradford office two years ago has clocked up its 500th success in finding full-time work for people with disabilities and long-term health problems. Remploy helped 22-year-old Martin Garside, from Odsal
Controversial proposals to extend the opening hours of a shopping complex, GP and veterinary surgery near Bingley have provoked protests from residents. New plans to change the opening hours of the complex in Swan Avenue, Eldwick, to seven days a week
Hundreds of pupils at schools in the Aire Valley will join the schools’ celebration during this year’s Saltaire Festival. The event each September is among the festival highlights and this year’s extravaganza is set to be the biggest and most ambitious
France captain Patrice Evra will call a press conference later this week to fully detail the reasons behind Les Bleus' disastrous World Cup campaign. Raymond Domenech's team lost 2-1 to South Africa on Tuesday to finish bottom of Group A in a campaign
SIR – The constant drone of vuvuzelas at the World Cup might be annoying for TV viewers, but there is at least a good chance that youngsters might, as a result, be tempted to learn to play proper instruments like trumpet, trombone, or even saxophone.
SIR – According to the Government’s own website, the official description of conservation area is: “Areas of social, cultural and aesthetic history that must be safeguarded from indiscriminate or ill-considered change. These areas often contain listed
An increasing number of passengers are satisfied with the overall service provided by the biggest train operator in the Bradford district, an independent watchdog revealed today. Northern Rail, which runs trains on the Caldervale, Airedale
SIR – I had to chuckle at Graham Hoyle’s letter (T&A, June 17), in which he claimed that his letter about England flags on cars was just a joke. As the famous quote from the 1960s Profumo Trial states: “Well, he would say that, wouldn’t he?” Mrs Carole
SIR – Peter Rushforth (T&A, June 18) quotes a Bradford August daily maximum temperature in the 70s as proof that climate change is a myth, but he ignores the proper monthly average, which, of course, includes the night time minimum, and so is much cooler
SIR – I was conscripted in 1955 and was paid 28 shillings or £1.40 a week for the first six months. Two years later this had risen to £4.75 – the regular rate for a four-star corporal. During my service, I was variously employed as a skivvy in the sergeant
SIR – My pet hate on television is weather forecasters. Some walk on with as much energy as a spent battery. One strolled on at 11.20pm last Thursday, looked at the camera and said, ‘Hello there’. I was waiting for the joke. Some others gabble away
SIR – I read the story about the Bradford-based Beacon Trust doing a 12-mile walk from Bradford to Leeds Waterside on Kirkstall Road, highlighting the plight of destitute asylum seekers (T&A, June 17). They do not know the meaning of the word “destitute
SIR – Countless cities around the world have wonderful water features fronting iconic buildings, yet Peter A Rushforth thinks it is ridiculous that Bradford should be constructing a mirror pool around the City Hall (T&A, June 15). He believes it will
25 years ago: A pitched battle in The Manor Wine Bar in Bradford city centre put six people in hospital and left £3,000 of damage. 50 years ago: Bradford’s own lifeboat, the City of Bradford III, took part in celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary
Robbery is a serious and terrifying crime, the psychological effects of which can stay with its victims long after physical injuries have healed. But to inflict this sort of ordeal on people in the supposed sanctuary of their own homes raises this offence
Julie Hird counts her blessings daily for the life she is leading now. For 11 years, Julie worked as a prostitute on the streets of her home city of Bradford. She knew Shelley Armitage, one of the three Bradford prostitutes whose deaths have
James Hanson will not be struck down by a bout of “second season syndrome”. Players who burst on to the scene can find that it catches up with them as opponents wise up and the adrenaline from their rookie year wears off. But City have no such concerns
Community leaders have expressed concern about the safety of a row of derelict houses after firefighters tackling a blaze in one of them found a homeless man hiding in the cellar. The man, believed to be in his 20s, was led to safety from the
A community was today said to be gripped by “panic and fear” following a spate of terrifying burglaries involving a gang of three masked men. Detectives are now linking four violent break-ins that have been carried out in the Heaton area of
A coroner has recorded an open verdict into the death of a widow whose son had been charged with attacking her before he killed himself in his prison cell. Minne Keat, 86, was found by her carers with severe bruising to her head and body in the Keighley
Michael Platt is ready to repay a debt to his Bulls team-mates after missing the last two games through suspension. The 26-year-old centre was hit with a ban after holding his hands up to a dangerous tackle on Huddersfield’s David Hodgson in the 52-6
Bradford Council is owed more than £31 million by the district’s taxpayers. A report to the Council’s executive next week reveals that by March 31 this year, it had collected 93.6 per cent of council tax in 2009/10, leaving accumulated arrears
Steven Gerrard admits it would be a 'disaster' if England failed to survive the World Cup group stage and feels the key to winning today's Group C decider with Slovenia is overcoming the fear factor that has affected the side's performance in their
Fabio Capello is standing by his pre-tournament prediction that England will reach the World Cup final, and insists preparations for today's crucial group game with Slovenia in at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth have not been affected
Misleading claims and hard-sell tactics are being used by salesmen working for a Bradford-based double-glazing company, it was claimed today. After carrying out an undercover investigation, experts at consumer organisation Which? said they were astounded
