Lizzie Armitstead won her second successive stage at the Tour de l’Ardeche today. The 21-year-old Cervelo Test Team rider from Otley (pictured) won the 129km fourth stage from St Sauveur de Montagut to Cruas. She said: “The team was outstanding today
Campion travel to West Riding County Amateur League Premier Division leaders Bay Athletic with a tough task. Not only have Bay yet to taste defeat, they have not even conceded a goal yet. Second-placed Albion Sports are also in Huddersfield and will
Thackley will be aiming to make the most of fortress Dennyfield in the FA Cup once more when Northern League outfit Marske United visit in the first qualifying round. Their clash will be their fourth tie of the season, having beaten Stokesley, after
Bradford Park Avenue could not have had a better fillip as they head for their first excursion into the FA Cup this season. Saturday sees them journey to West Auckland Town in the first qualifying round of the world’s most famous domestic knock-out
British Transport Police have warned children at a Saltaire school that bad behaviour on the trains will not be tolerated. A new drive has been launched at Titus Salt School by BTP and train company Northern Rail to try and improve student awareness
It’s still more than 100 shopping days until Christmas but that didn’t seem to bother children in Shipley when Santa came to town. Bemused shoppers looked on as a bizarre Christmas procession of elves, reindeer and snowmen joined the Spectacular
Guiseley will be looking to consolidate their place in the top six of the Blue Square Bet North on Saturday when they head to Hinckley United. The Lions, who won 3-1 at Redditch United last weekend, are unbeaten away from home, while Hinckley have won
Yorkshire’s LV=County Championship title challenge is back on track - after a performance to remember against Nottinghamshire. It saw them to a five-wicket victory inside three days. The win means that they have closed the gap on their table-topping
Bradford & Bingley skipper Phil Slater still hasn’t given up hope of a league and Priestley Cup double. Pudsey Congs are hot favourites to win Division One as they hold a six-point lead over the Wagon Lane outfit and visit bottom team Bankfoot in their
The final games of the season still see two relegation spots and one promotion place to be filled in the Aire-Wharfe League. Menston know that anything more than defeat will guarantee them promotion from Division Three. But they will realise that is
Yorkshire have beaten Nottinghamshire by five wickets. It means that the Tykes chances of winning the LV=County Championship title are back on track, after they picked up 21 points from the match at Trent Bridge. Set 209 to win, after taking four wickets
Luke O’Brien predicts a City win tomorrow can trigger a charge up the table. The Bantams sit third from bottom after losing four of the opening five games. But O’Brien refuses to be down-hearted about their long-term prospects. The left-sider said:
Bradford Salem will be aiming to rise to the occasion in Saturday’s Yorkshire Division One home opener. Not only is the game a tasty derby clash with Keighley but it also marks the opening of the new stand at Shay Lane. Yorkshire RFU president Richard
Wharfedale coach Tom McGee expects more from his players when they host Otley in Saturday’s mouth-watering derby clash. Despite a 16-15 victory at Redruth in their opening fixture, McGee was not happy with the Greens’ performance. He knows they will
It’s not been a good week for sport with the bad headlines. All over the papers you’ve got the stories of Pakistan cricketers spot-fixing and the allegations surrounding Wayne Rooney. It all boils down to one thing – greed. Whenever
In the National Conference League, Dudley Hill take a trip to the east coast to face Premier Division Hull Dockers on Saturday. With no less than nine sides equal on four points, Hill know that victory takes on an even greater importance as they seek
The latest from the local angling scene. BRADFORD NO 1 AA Last weekend’s Calder League was won by Tom Gausden with 16lbs 5oz of grayling from Lillands Farm. His victory also helped Punky’s 8 win the team event. Second was Ian
City will not be bringing in a new face for the Stockport game. Peter Taylor has been looking for a striker to cover the loss of injured James Hanson. But he has ruled out a move in time to play on Saturday. Taylor said: "We've had a look at a couple
Yorkshire need only 144 more runs to win their vital LV=County Championship fixture with Nottinghamshire. Chasing a victory target of 209 at Trent Bridge, they have reached lunch on day three on 65 for 0. Adam Lyth is on 31, with Jacques Rudolph unbeaten
Widespread power cuts affected Bradford city centre at lunchtime today. Electricity failed in businesses in the central area just before noon. Automatic fire alarms could be heard ringing across the city centre and fire crews were responding
Virtuoso US guitarist Jerry Donahue (pictured) – ‘the bandmaster of the Telecaster’ – is headlining this year’s Leeds-Bradford Guitar Show at Pudsey Civic Hall. The man who first came to notice in bands such as Fotheringay and Fairport Convention has
There are many things that are thrust upon an unsuspecting dad over the years. Most of them revolve around emptying your pockets of money at school events, or driving your children to their friends’ houses for sleepovers; only to return half an hour later
New Morrisons boss Dalton Philips today confirmed that the Bradford-based supermarket group is to dip a toe into the online grocery shopping market. It will trial online ordering and delivery in an as yet unidentified area of the country where
Hundreds of unopened letters have been found dumped at the back of offices in Manningham. Some of the post dated as far back as last September and this May, said solicitor Edward Wegorzewski who made the discovery as he arrived at work on Monday
Fancy writing and directing a professionally-produced short film? Next month you’ll have the opportunity to do just that and see the results of your work on screen at the National Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema. From October 30 to November 1, Bradford
Bradford Council has a contingency plan to protect regeneration work in the city should troubled social housing firm Connaught pull out of a major refurbishment scheme. Thousands of jobs are at risk as the company prepares to go into administration.
Chief Guide Liz Burnley joined girls in Ilkley and from across Wharfedale for a picnic and presented coveted Baden Powell Awards to mark the centenary of Guiding. Mrs Burnley, who was awarded the CBE in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list, enjoyed
The following have been dealt with for failure to notify change of keeper: Ehtsham Ahmed, aged 25, of Victor Street, Manningham. Nazia Ahmed, aged 27, of Downside Crescent, Allerton. Nisar Ahmed, aged 32, of Whitby Road, Girlington. Imran Ali, of Chelmsford
More than 300 people attended Baildon’s annual horticultural show. Organisers Baildon Horticul-tural Society said the decision to switch to a Sunday proved a big success, with the show attracting 625 entries. One of the highlights was the giant marrow
A Bradford-based aid charity has taken £30,000 and a six-tonne consignment of food, clothes and medicines to flood-ravaged families in Pakistan. A delegation of nine from Bradford Unites in Disaster have flown out to deliver aid and hand over money to
A Bradford school teacher has reportedly been found dead in Majorca after going missing from his hotel. Police investigations are being concluded on the Spanish holiday island which are expected to confirm that the body of a British national discovered
A young woman took a four-year-old boy on a three-mile night-time walk across Bradford after telling the child’s mother she was going to the local shop, a court heard. Stacey Ross, 22, was given permission by the boy’s mother, a friend, to take him on
Vandals went on a wrecking spree at an allotment in Shipley – causing hundreds of pounds in damage. Irene Vidler was disgusted to find paving slabs pulled up, a polytunnel slashed, veg destroyed and frames and netting trashed at Northcliffe Allotments
GOING THE DISTANCE (15, 102 mins) ** Starring Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Christina Applegate, Jim Gaffigan, Ron Livingston, Oliver Jackson-Cohen Absence makes the heart grow fonder, which should bode well for this romantic
An MP has called on the Government to look at stopping all static demonstrations of extremist groups. Bradford South MP Gerry Sutcliffe thanked the Home Secretary Theresa May for banning the English Defence League march in Bradford last month
Production of human pharmaceuticals at a Skipton factory is being stepped up – with further growth on the cards if the operation gets approval from the Food and Drugs Administration in the United States. Dales Pharmaceuticals, which employs
Global research publisher Emerald Publishing Group has expanded further by moving into emerging markets in Europe, Asia and Africa. The £25 million Bingley-based business, which has 50,000 of its research articles downloaded every day, has
25 years ago: Bradford was to have Britain’s first university-based plastic surgery and burns research unit. 50 years ago: The road accident toll at Pudsey Lane Ends had angered Pudsey people for ten years. The cross-roads remained a death trap, they
Che jailing of five men, including two former Conservative Bradford councillors, for attempted vote-rigging in the 2005 General Election, was accompanied by a homily about democracy. Judge Robert Bartfield told Leeds Crown Court: “Our way of life in
If funding is cut and the proposed changes to the traffic system around the Saltaire roundabout have to be scrapped for up to 15 years, as feared, it would be nothing short of a disaster for motorists and residents. This junction is simply
Few of us would turn our noses up at the chance of an extended holiday. But as the Bulls clock off early for a second year running, players and staff are left pining for a return to work. Time for rest and recuperation is always welcome
TAMARA DREWE (15, 111 mins)*** Starring Gemma Arterton, Luke Evans, Dominic Cooper, Roger Allam, Tamsin Greig, Bill Camp, Jessica Barden, Charlotte Christie A new life in the country is a messy business in this rollicking comedy, based on Posy Simmonds
CYRUS (15, 91 mins)**** Starring John C Reilly, Marisa Tomei, Jonah Hill, Catherine Keener, Matt Walsh The path to true love is blocked by one sizeable obstacle – an overly-protective son – in this humorous and sometimes painful dissection of modern
A Bradford mother who has lost five stone to improve her health is Bradford Council’s latest B active award winner. The award recognises the determination of 58-year-old Pamela Sellers to battle a range of health problems by getting fit. She lost nearly
SIR – Regarding Ms Iqbal’s letter (T&A, September 2), a brief look at the facts should highlight the glaring errors in her argument. It was Hamas militants who killed four Israelis recently, precisely because they wanted to derail an American-convened
SIR – As a long-time supporter of Marie Curie Cancer Care, I would like to ask football fans to get behind the charity’s fundraising efforts as The Football League’s official charity partner this season. My mum was looked after at home by Marie Curie
SIR – In her letter (T&A, September 7), Christine Watkin suggested mixed wards should be left alone, but, rather foolishly thought that the term referred to the doctors, nurses and staffing. I think, possibly, there are more women than men who prefer
SIR – In answer to Christine Watkin’s letter regarding single-sex wards in hospitals (T&A, September 7), patients are well aware that to run efficiently, all hospitals need female and male staff, albeit whatever job they do. I, and no doubt a good majority
SIR – I am writing to thank all those who came along and supported the first Shipley Music Festival, held last Saturday. Thanks, too, to the performers, all of whom played for free to ensure the event’s financial success. A total of £200 was raised
SIR – Jane Gummer MBE, DL, who has died suddenly while on holiday in the Lake District, is remembered fondly by West Yorkshire Probation. As chairman of Safe Anchor Trust, she oversaw the development of a partnership with West Yorkshire Probation.
SIR – The controversial story of the tax office demanding tax back because of our over-payment of refunds is scandalous. Does this not show how much Government interference there is changing the rules and regulations? The Inland Revenue have admitted
A teenager who turned up for the first day of school was told her hair was too purple. Fourteen-year-old Keeley Nelson returned to Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College for the start of term sporting a new colour but it did not win
Peter Taylor is threatening to block Omar Daley from playing for Jamaica again. Daley missed City’s game with Port Vale last week to appear in two international friendlies. But he saw only 50 minutes of action after coming off the bench twice
A heartbroken mother whose son was found hanged in a park is urging other suicidal young men to speak up and not hide their worries. When police knocked at Adele Wallace’s door and started asking questions about her 22-year-old son she thought
A major congestion-busting traffic scheme at Saltaire Roundabout could be shelved for at least 15 years amid the threat of further Government funding cuts, a report has revealed. The £4.3million previously earmarked for the long-awaited
Heath L’Estrange admitted he was overwhelmed by winning the Bulls player of the year award in his first season at the club. The lively rake picked up the prize at Tuesday’s end of season awards dinner after coming out on top in a vote among fans. Also
Thieves who dug through a concrete floor at a garden centre in a bid to get at a safe gave up and fled with vouchers and a few garden tools, the owner has said. But the raiders caused around £10,000 worth of damage to the concrete flooring
Simon Grayson watched Senegal international Amdy Faye play a full 90 minutes for Leeds’ reserves against Grimsby and saw enough to consider taking the midfielder’s position further. Faye is looking to revive his career after being released by Stoke following
