Doncaster 0 Leeds United 0 Much-changed Leeds regained their pride and defensive stability at Doncaster’s Keepmoat Stadium after their 5-2 thrashing by Barnsley three days earlier. A bonus was the return after injury of Robert Snodgrass
The Cougars’ recruitment drive is underway after boss Barry Eaton completed a signing hat-trick. Former Bulls junior Rick Barr and Dewsbury half-back Ryan Smith have both arrived at Cougar Park, while promising junior Jamie Stephenson has penned his
Gary Ballance is hoping the influence of a former Yorkshire favourite can help him make the grade as a county cricketer. The 20-year-old left-handed batsman is brushing security issues aside to return to Zimbabwe, the country of his birth,
James Knowles was one of two centre backs released by Park Avenue in a surprise move this week. The former Farsley Celtic man, who can also play central midfield, was joined by James Riordan in leaving Horsfall. Bradford boss Simon Collins said: “There
Something has to give when Westwood Park entertain Bradford Sunday Alliance League champions West Bowling. Both teams have 100 per cent records in the league so this will be Park’s toughest test since promotion from Division One last season. Dudley
Manager Steve Kittrick has reassured his squad they all have a part to play this season. The Lions chief increased his numbers following promotion to the Conference North as UniBond Premier Division champions. And while he has not needed to call on
Jane Shaw e-mails: I wonder if any of your readers can help me? I am researching my family tree, and have found that my grandfather was born in Shipley. I never knew him and would love to know more about him and possibly find any living
He might not be captain any more but Matthew Doidge’s retirement for Pudsey Congs really is the end of an era. The 40-year-old has just been involved in his sixth JCT600 Bradford League title with Congs, the previous five coming as skipper,
Northcliffe’s Andrew Lee has been crowned the inaugural Yorkshire Matchplay individual champion after beating Birley Wood’s Paul Clarkson 6&5 in the final at Alwoodley. Skipton’s Andrew Knowles and Jeremy Harding lost on the 17th green in the pairs
Running log The Yorkshireman Full and Half Marathons, challenging and scenic off-road events starting and finishing in Howarth, were hosted by Keighley & Craven AC in predominantly cool and blustery conditions. The Full Marathon (26.2 miles with 3,065
Former England international Lee Hendrie has joined City on a short-term deal. The 33-year-old trained with his new team-mates this morning and goes straight into contention for tomorrow's home clash with Gillingham. Hendrie, who will
So sport is once again being dragged through the gutter on a Sunday morning. Pakistan cricketers, Wayne Rooney and now Ricky Hatton thrust into the glare of a disbelieving public over your weekend egg and bacon. With so many lurid headlines
Somehow I can’t see Sir Alex Ferguson being hauled over the coals for fielding a “weakened” side. Mick McCarthy was called before the Premier League for breaking their rules over the Wolves team that turned up at Old Trafford last season. But when Fergie
I'm off on holiday. We're only checking in one suitcase between two of us. The thing is, try as I might, I just can't fit my trainers into the case. I know this sounds like an excuse. It is one. I ran about 2.5k a couple of days ago and that was fine
Thackley have started the season in fine form but assistant-manager Graham Clifford has one gripe – Sunday football. He said: “We have two players, Matt Morgan and Ross Daly, who are suspended for more than a month because of red cards and suspensions
New Sedge boss Stuart Waddington has experienced a difficult start to his tenure but the manager insists he is pleased with the progress. “We have just started to pick up and, once we have everyone fit, we will be fine,” said Waddington this week. “
A Baildon licensee is the first in the north to be entered into an ale academy of excellence – after just six months in the job. Tommy Brown (above) took over The Junction, Baildon Road, Baildon, after Bill Arnold stood down. He has now won his first
Bradford Council has increased its stocks of grit by more than 70 per cent in response to last winter’s harsh weather. According to the authority’s Winter Preparedness report, which was presented to members of the Regeneration and Economy Scrutiny
A couple who hid a sawn-off shotgun, which had been fired by other criminals, have been jailed for more than 13 years. Police found the lethal weapon in a bag hidden in a bedroom at the home of Anthony Scull and Nicola Shoesmith, along with a balaclava
The Leeds-Liverpool Canal, which partially closed last month because of a lack of water, is re-opening. The 20-mile section between Gargrave, near Skipton, and Barrowford will open to boats from Wednesday. The 40-mile length from Barrowford to Wigan
A mother will take part in the Great North Run on Sunday in honour of her daughter who died almost a year ago to the day. It will be an emotional day for Cath Hayes, 45, of Fairweather Green, Bradford, who is running to raise money for Kidney Research
I attempted 5k in Lister Park this morning and realised just how much work I need to do if I'm going to get a reasonable time in the City Run. I don't want to slow everyone else down!
Armed robbers threatened security guards with sledgehammers as they made a cash delivery to a bank in Brighouse last night. The guards were delivering to the bank in Commercial Street at 7.50pm when they were confronted by two men. They
A Bradford man has received a business grant from The Prince’s Trust – to help him become a drag queen! Ian Tucker, aka Yvonne Stephens, of Dudley Hill, was given £2,000 by the charity after enrolling on its exploring enterprise course in May
Visitors to Skipton Castle this weekend will be able to see an exhibition of work by students and tutors who attend courses in the historic granary. Students on the life courses have produced some particularly strong work, while the painting courses
Plans to scrap parking charges at hospitals across the district has been rejected by the coalition Government because the NHS needs “every penny”. Labour had pledged to look at providing all in-patients with a parking pass so relatives could visit them
Residents at Ashfield Court in Bingley will be hosting a charity event to raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance service today. They are being supported by social landlord Incom-munities with staff joining residents to donate items for sale. There
A community arts project in Silsden is going to offer children the chance to learn about “pieces” of the town’s history. Beginning in November, pupils at Hothfield Junior School will work together with people from 12 different community groups to create
Bradford will welcome a number of VIPs tomorrow as 300 business people from across the region seek to raise money for flood-ravaged Pakistan. Guests of honour at the night-time event – hosted by HSBC, the Hilton Hotel and Lahore Cafe Bar –
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Stephen Bolton, aged 30, c/o Harlow Road, Great Horton; arson, community order made, £105 compensation, £85 costs. Dean Andrew Hale, aged 31, of Studley Road, Undercliffe; theft, community order
The school year started with a bang for students at Ashlands Primary School in Ilkley as they embarked on a week of scientific investigations. The pupils have been experimenting with everyday objects and discovering the answers to questions such as what
A new name has been revealed for a student accommodation development under construction on Bradford University campus. The £40 million scheme in the Listerhills area of the city was previously known as the sustainable student village, but will
Students can get protection from measles, mumps and rubella and meningitis C for the first time this year during freshers week at Bradford University. Nurses will be giving the MMR and meningitis vaccinations on site, along with other health
She may be a self-proclaimed feminist, but Fiona Bruce, the presenter of the Antiques Road Show, can still enjoy a bit of self-parody. She can be seen in this Sunday’s show on BBC 1 confined in a “coffin” – specially designed by Victorians to quell
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Addingham: demolition of monopitched storage building. Proposed conversion of existing barn into two semi-detached dwellings, conversion, and extension of existing garage to
Creative agency Brainstorm has appointed Aimee Maxwell-Stewart and Emily Charlesworth to further strengthen its design team as part of the firm’s expansion. Mrs Maxwell-Stewart joins as senior designer and brings experience to the position after spending
The chief executive of a Bradford charity has backed comments from a Labour leadership candidate that cuts in the public sector could set “race relations back a generation”. Mohammed Ali, founder and chief executive of QED-UK, echoed comments made by
The search to find next year’s superstars of the region’s property and construction sectors has been launched at a networking event organised by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. The event saw the beginning of an eight-month quest to find
A mum and daughter mixed with celebrities as special guests at a TV awards ceremony. Hazel Abbott, from Cullingworth, even received her own award after being voted Britain’s No 1 soap fan by TV Choice magazine. She gained the prize after
SIR – How pleased I am to learn that Tesco will be opening a new store in Ilkley. Why should Bradford Council stop this going ahead? They would be happy to see a Tesco store open on every street corner in Bradford, and wouldn’t be interested in what
Sir – In response to D Rhodes’s letter (September 13), I am sure everybody out there can produce takeaway food cheaper at home. I thought the concept of a takeaway meal is a treat. Those who are willing to pay, do so for the luxury of not having to
Bradford-born actress Natalie Anderson will be a bride again for the day when she hosts a special wedding-themed charity ball to celebrate her 29th birthday. Natalie, who has just joined Emmerdale as Alicia Gallagher, will host the Brides Dress
SIR – Re your letters page of September 4. I just wondered if Stuart Baker and Alan O’Day Scott had read the book by Joan Peters entitled From Time Immemorial? It is a must for people interested in the facts regarding the history of the Middle East
SIR – D Rhodes (T&A Letters) refers to Tony Blair’s donation of receipts for his new book as admirable and finishes with the old maxim, “do not look a gift horse in the mouth”. Who in their right mind would want to look at such a despicable and deceitful
SIR – Can anyone tell me why the Labour party in opposition, along with the TUC and its unions, seems hell-bent on wrecking the economic recovery of this country, when it is precisely they who have caused all the problems over the last 13 years? When
A teenage boy, who survived a murderous knife attack in a dark alley, told last night how he is still haunted by the ordeal. The boy, now 16, whose identity is protected by law, said he suffers sleepless nights and flashbacks about the assault
SIR – In pre-election Tory literature, Mr Cameron promised that in a Conservative Britain: “If you put in effort to bring in a wage, you will be better off.” “If you save money your whole life, you will be rewarded.” “If you start your own business
SIR – Every day it is always the same story of the bad and sad things that people create and do. In the T&A (September 8), it is drivers using mobile phones while driving. It’s only days after a campaign to cut accidents and what happens? More drivers
Another survey, another bitter blow for Bradford. According to the Local Data Company’s latest shop vacancy report, Bradford is the second-worst large town centre for empty shops. Equally disappointing are the latest Office for National Statistics figures
25 years ago: The toy company owned by Bradford City chairman Stafford Heginbotham went into receivership. 50 years ago: More than 70 articles or offers of help had been received by the secretary of the Bradford committee of World Refugee Year
A teenage boxing champion is behind bars for smashing a man in the face with his fist during a drunken row. Luqman Nazir, 19, was locked up for 21 months by a judge who told him he “chose to deploy his skill and strength outside the ring”.
An ice cream seller has been locked up for four years for fracturing a man’s skull with a claw hammer. Mohammed Khan rained up to five blows on Ben Keating’s head after he saw him verbally abusing a woman motorist, Bradford Crown Court heard
A Bradford supermarket group was due to open its new £1.7 million superstore today, creating up to 70 jobs. The Pakeezah Group will be expanding into the new store in Ingleby Road, Bradford, before it plans to re-locate its Leeds Road superstore
Last winter Bradford and district experienced some of its worst weather for many years. Roads and footpaths were made treacherous by snow, ice and black ice, schools were shut and there were times when even the simplest journeys were virtually
A teacher at a Bingley Catholic school has been arrested in connection with alleged online offences. Keiran McAndrew, 31, from Shipley, was arrested yesterday following what is believed to be information passed from North Wales Police and BBC documentary-makers
Police in Airedale and North Bradford are using a “ring of steel” camera system to catch illegal drivers. So far this week eight uninsured motorists have been caught on hi-tech automatic-number-plate-recognition cameras in the Keighley and
Hundreds of children in their Victorian Sunday best welcomed distinguished guests to a re-enactment of the original opening of a Saltaire park. More than 600 pupils at Saltaire’s primary schools held the biggest celebration Roberts Park, or
Dave Halley will miss the start of the 2011 Super League season after undergoing knee reconstruction surgery. The Bulls flyer faces at least six months on the sidelines as he recovers from torn cruciate ligaments, meaning he is unlikely to
Robert Snodgrass hopes to make his long-awaited comeback after injury at fourth-placed Doncaster tonight as Leeds United look to expunge the memory of their 5-2 defeat at Barnsley. Scottish winger Snodgrass has been out all season with a knee injury
City hope to snare a mystery midfielder today after their loan striker bid was thwarted. Peter Taylor could still unveil a new face in the squad despite missing out on his target up front. Taylor believed the striker would be sorted
