Fantasy characters from the story of Alice In Wonderland and a supply of ice creams kept children happy as a school celebrated its latest inspection success. A fun day was thrown in the sunshine at St John’s Church of England Primary School
A Bradford detective cleared of conspiring to make a false declaration in a high-profile murder case, could still face misconduct proceedings by his force. Detective Constable Wasim Bashir, 39, had been due to stand trial at Sheffield Crown
A composed half century from Rikki Clarke held up Yorkshire’s pursuit of a crucial LV= County Championship victory at Headingley. Another impressive display from leg-spinner Adil Rashid ensured the hosts will be the happier of the two sides
Bradford Shotokan Karate Club have proved that size doesn’t matter. Their boys came back with several medals from the FEKO National Championships in Nottingham, despite one of their team members being over two foot shorter than his opponent. Pint-sized
Ten local restaurants will be going head-to-head in a bid to find the Lord Mayor’s Curry Club eatery of the year. Now in its fourth year, the Curry Club is back to boost this year’s appeal. It meets once a month and raises money for the Lord Mayor’s
A community history project which involved both Bradford City and Bradford Bulls has been recognised by the London 2012 Olympic Games. The Inspire programme recognises innovative and exceptional projects that are directly inspired by the Games
Long-distance duo Jonathan Hobson and Jane Chadwick are looking to cap recent successes in the gruelling sport of 24-hour solo endurance racing by representing the UK at the World Championships in Australia later this year. Riding for the Chevin Bang
Adil Rashid has continued his recent run of form with two wickets in the afternoon session to keep Yorkshire on top of their Championship match against Warwickshire at Headingley. The Bears, who were made to follow on this morning, have advanced their
Former Yorkshire Race Walking Club champion Harry Wheeler, of Wyke, has died at the age of 75 after a short illness. He was fourth in the Bradford Walk in 1956 and third in 1957, when the walk attracted the best long distance walkers in the
An immature man encouraged under-age girls to take part in sexual activity during webcam chats, a court heard. Christian Abernethy, 20, had been socially isolated, emotionally abandoned and bullied at school, Bradford Crown Court was told.
Nigel de Jong sweated his way through the hardest game of his career on Tuesday night - and he was not even playing. De Jong was a helpless spectator, having been ruled out of Holland's World Cup semi-final with Uruguay through suspension. Thankfully
It’s frequently labelled the coach’s crutch or the last vestige of the one-eyed obsessive but the bagging of referees is as much a part of our game as booming hits or the play-the-ball. And why not? Sunday afternoons just wouldn’t be the same without
Tasif Khan aims to blast away 14 months of frustration with a stylish return to the ring next week. The Girlington-born bantamweight is booked to appear on the Matthew Hatton undercard at Bolton Arena on July 16. Khan’s progress since teaming up with
Andy Town beat clubmate Darryl Berry in a sudden death play-off to win the BRADFORD AMATEUR STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP at Skipton. The West Bradford duo carded identical rounds of 69 and 73 for a 36-hole total of 142, three shots clear of host
The Bulls under-20s enjoyed better luck then their first-team counterparts after beating Hull FC 18-12. Hull took the lead but Bradford quickly hit back with tries from Callum Windley and Andy Tate to lead 8-6 at the interval. Tom Olbison
Bulls Academy product Vinny Finigan has been included in the 19-man squad for Friday's trip to Harlequins. The 20-year-old winger or full back is given his chance following a string of impressive performances for the Under-20s. He replaces
Warwickshire are following on against Yorkshire on the third day of the County Championship match at Headingley. The visitors were this morning bowled out for 253 inside 82 overs, with Steve Patterson claiming all three wickets to fall. He had Neil
Amanda Mowl was a proud mum as son Harry won the junior prize on her LADY CAPTAIN’S DAY at Crow Nest Park. Over 100 players took part in a number of competitions both on the day and during the previous week. The Lady Captain’s Day Cup was won by Carol
Two former Bradford Council leaders have spoken out about local authorities providing value for taxpayers’ money. At the Local Government Association conference, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles went to war on “council non-jobs” challenging
Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis returned to his old school in Menston to present an achievement award. The actor, who plays Neville Longbottom, took a break from filming to hand Edward Hollingsworth the Jamie Payne Ross Award at St Mary’s School. The
Charity cyclists Matthew Haddock and his brother-in-law Andy Forse hope to have raised £1,000 for a charity. The Wibsey men spent the weekend cycling 180 miles from Haltwhistle in Northumberland to Carlisle, then across the Yorkshire Dales to Settle,
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates for not having a TV licence: Laura McGinn, aged 21, of Peverell Close, Holme Wood; Michael Moore, aged 34, of Tor Avenue, Wyke; David Mountain, aged 42, of Barham Terrace, Ravenscliffe; Stanesia
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Addingham: demolition of existing dormer bungalow and detached garage and construction of two-storey house and detached ga-rage, Ashwood, 92 Moor Lane. Addingham: extension of
A hi-tech business park could create up to 700 jobs. An exhibition of detailed proposals for the park in Buck Lane, off Otley Road, Baildon, went on show at St James’s Church yesterday. Dave Partridge, Bradford Council’s senior officer in charge of
The pond at Manorlands hospice in Oxenhope, near Keighley, has been officially re-opened following renovation in time for Sunday’s garden party. It was opened by long-time Manorlands supporter Joan Smith, of Harewood Rise, Keighley. Also present was
A Shipley school is inviting families to come into class and have fun playing games and doing jigsaws together. Headteacher at Shipley C of E Primary School Phil Travis said: “Traditional game playing is a great way for parents to encourage their children
Youngsters at Sutton-in-Craven C of E School have been identifying ways of caring for the environment. As part of their Eco School programme, the school council ran an assembly calling for improved recycling and pupils worked together to look at reducing
Ilkley Rotary Club has appointed the first female president in its 73-year history. Sandy Dalby made history when she took the reins of the Ilkley club at its official handover meeting last week. Mrs Dalby succeeds Geoffrey Maldwyn Jones, whose year
A 21-mile walk along the Dales Way from Buckden to Bolton Abbey raised £7,850 for the Help for Heroes injured soldiers’ charity. More than 100 walkers joined in the Stepping Out for Charity walk, on Sunday, June 20, organised by Bradford Rotary Club.
A fun day out for dogs and their owners is hoped to raise £1,000 for the Dogs Trust. The event will be held in the field behind the dog-friendly Causeway Foot Inn, Ogden, between Denholme and Halifax, on Sunday, July 25. People can bring their dogs
A husband and wife who have proved that love really does conquer all have won a nationwide search to find the UK’s most romantic couple. Debs and Martin Jeffery’s heartwarming story of love triumphing over adversity has led to them becoming
Bradford Youth Players seniors are preparing to take to the stage with their forthcoming production, the American feel-good musical Rent. Billed as a contemporary West Side Story, the rock musical tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists
A Skipton-based PR company is helping to realise an African student’s dream of one day working for the United Nations. Moule Media, based in Gladstone Street, is sponsoring a student in The Gambia. The business, run by former journalist Robin Moule
A Shipley care company that looks after older people in their own homes is recruiting more part-time care assistants. Bluebird Care was launched with the support of Bradford Council’s Kickstart business and enterprise programme. “We’re delighted with
Germany coach Joachim Low has defended his captain Philipp Lahm ahead of their World Cup semi-final encounter against Spain in Durban tonight. The Bayern Munich defender has been the centre of an unnecessary controversy brewing in the German camp after
Pudsey continued their CENTENARY celebrations with a match against a strong Yorkshire team and won by 18 chalks. In a curtain-raiser, Pudsey B took on a team of club old boys, with the returning players winning by a single point. Pudsey 231, Yorkshire
Child obesity experts running an after-school healthy lifestyle programme for families in Bradford have launched five top tips to help families keep fit and healthy. The tips mark the start of the first-ever National Childhood Obesity Week.
The boss of Leeds-Bradford International Airport believes a year of growth could pave the way for expansion. As low-cost airline Ryanair revealed four new destinations from the airport this winter, airport chief executive officer John Parkin said it
Cesc Fabregas has been declared fit for Spain's World Cup semi-final against Germany tonight after he trained with his team-mates on last night. The Arsenal midfielder had a scan on his right leg after taking a knock in training but there was no serious
A public consultation has started to find out what people think about plans for a new GP surgery in Bradford. The practice of Dr Van der Wert and partners, which serves about 6,300 patients in BD2 and parts of BD3 and BD10, is based at the Moorside Surgery
Holland boss Bert Van Marwijk is delighted to see the efforts of two years nearing fruition at the World Cup. Goals from Gio van Bronckhorst, Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben gave the Dutch a 3-2 semi-final victory against Uruguay at the Green Point
Murder squad detectives were today continuing to question a 21-year-old man in connection with a Bradford house fire which claimed the lives of two children and caused their mother critical injuries. The children, named locally as ten-year-old
SIR – As Trade Union ‘dinosaurs’ like Messrs Woodley-Crow and Serwotka threaten this country with industrial mayhem, I hope their members realise that nothing can be achieved in this way, other than loss of wages while on strike and even fewer jobs after
SIR – Karl Dallas (T&A, July 2) seems to takes my letter personally. But his history and private life are his own affair. I was opposing his anti-Israel, pro-Hamas views as expressed in his letters to the T&A. He writes: “How could I have been so blind
SIR – Trevor Williams-Berry (Letters, July 5) has worked out that legal aid is reserved for undeserving and ridiculous claimants and calls upon the “Con-Libbers” to “wake up and put a stop to this expensive stupidity”. Wake up? I suspect coalition
SIR – Have I ever been to an opera? No, but over recent weeks I was taken there by Gareth Malone (pictured), and what a great time I had at Glyndebourne. I have seen, over three weeks, a TV programme of the highest quality as Gareth looked for a chorus
SIR – The T&A seems to report armed robberies and violent raids on domestic properties on a regular basis. Your articles inevitably end with the same wording that the police are seeking information in order to identify and prosecute the criminals responsible
SIR – Why is it only now (T&A, July 2) that we learn it would have cost Yorkshire Forward £95,000 in legal expenses for the privilege of lending the developer £6 million of our money, so that a company whose business it is to lend money could move its
SIR – I had a clear out of all my books and decided to donate them to the Marie Curie at Leeds Road Hospital. I worked there many years ago as a health care assistant. As I drove through the gates, I was appalled at the sight I saw – the grass and
Bradford MPs have pledged to help working men’s clubs after a call to arms by the Club and Institute Union. The union has asked its members to help gain clubs a bigger say in Parliament by inviting their MP to visit them and see the role they
Genetic profiling means that serious crimes that remained unsolved years ago are now capable of solution. New forensic technology enabled West Yorkshire Police officers to track down Bradford man Lee Martin and successfully convict him of the rape of
25 years ago: Bradford was leading the country with its arrangements for children in care and access by their parents. 50 years ago: Damage estimated at more than £100,000 was caused at Windhill, Shipley, by a fire which destroyed the Scarborough
Peter Taylor has hit back in the developing row over City’s postponed friendly with Guiseley. Next Tuesday’s game at Nethermoor was called off after the sides failed to agree on a suitable kick-off time. Guiseley released a statement
Some CCTV systems are not good enough to produce useful images of criminals caught in the act. Where this is the case, it is easy for critics concerned about intrusion into people’s privacy to argue its use is not justified by the potential benefits
A terrified care assistant was grabbed from behind and sexually assaulted as she walked to work, a court heard. The 25-year-old woman screamed for help as Tahir Afzal dragged her into bushes and threatened to kill her. Afzal, 20, of
Danny Addy is in no doubt an end to the Bulls’ woes is just around the corner. The 19-year-old back-rower’s first real extended run in the team has coincided with Bradford’s worst run of the Super League era – Sunday’s defeat against Hull was
A Bradford detective, who was accused of conspiring to make a false declaration in a high-profile murder case, has been cleared after the prosecution dropped the case at the last minute. Detective Constable Wasim Bashir, 39, had been due to
Simon Grayson is putting his Leeds players through the mill to ensure they are among the fittest in the Championship next season. After a three-session day’s training yesterday, the squad faced hard labour with the Army’s West Yorkshire Regiment at Strensall
Bradford Council now has a huge job on its hands to provide pupils with better schools as the district’s rebuilding programme grinds to a halt, according to the city’s politicians. MPs and Council leaders say the Government’s freeze of the
An MP who tried to give his DNA to West Yorkshire Police has called for the extended use of CCTV cameras and for more DNA profiles to be stored on the database to solve crimes. Shipley MP Philip Davies also called for increased use of Automatic
