Absent parents in Bradford are withholding almost £32 million in child maintainance payments. As of last December a total of £31.8 million was outstanding. The arrears have accumulated since the Child Support Agency was set up 17 years ago
A father of previous “impeccable” character, who attacked a man with a claw hammer in a row over a woman was jailed for eight years. Victim Richard Smith needed surgery for a depressed fracture of the skull following the incident, Bradford
A cleaner wrestled a screwdriver from an armed robber during a raid on a Bradford charity office. The 31-year-old woman was kicked and her head was banged against a door during the confrontation with two robbers at the Step 2 young people’s health project
Young performers across Bradford gathered at the city’s Alhambra Studio for the Urban Fusion charity dance competition. About 70 dancers took part in the event, which was organised by Positive Futures, the Joint Activities and Motor Education Service
After showing potential championship form for the first half of the season, Steeton kicked off the second half of their Premier Division campaign with a crushing 6-1 defeat at home to Tyersal. Glynne Beale and Andrew Bailey both scored hat-tricks to
Bradford MPs are split over David Cameron’s Big Society. The Prime Minister said today the Big Society was his “mission” and central to the social recovery of Britain - something the district's Tory MPs agree with. Shipley MP Philip
If ever a brand had a renaissance, this is it. Bentley was, for generations, a neglected marque with its glory days of sporting triumph and high sales behind it. That’s no longer the case. This respected British brand is right back in vogue competing
You have probably seen them in all kinds of movies – but you wouldn’t even know they were there. Together they form a cast of hundreds, who have appeared in everything from Spiderman 3 to The Damned United. But, unlike other supporting actors making
It’s 15 years since the SLK first came on the scene. Mercedes-Benz caused a stir with the first generation model which promised to be sporty, light and compact. It was a ‘wow’ car. And like most successful ‘wow’ cars, Mercedes have kept improvements,
I’m 2,500 feet up in the air, in a plane flying over Bradford city centre – and the pilot has just handed me the controls. This is no nightmare scenario where I turn into Bruce Willis and attempt to land a stricken plane in the nearest open space.
It doesn’t take long to get into the rhythm of the desert. All the frantic, complicated excesses of modern Western living slide away to be replaced by a much simpler routine, relating to the basics of nature, the movement of the sun, the moon and
A dog sits miserably in a flat while his owner ignores him, preferring to spend time playing video games. And a cat finds herself ignored when a baby comes along. The only solace the two pets have is the soothing sound of the music played from the apartment
Aspiring race pony Milly likes nothing better than swimming a few laps of the pool at the Horse Health Farm at Rathmell. Swimming for horses is much like swimming for people – an excellent all-round exercise. Gentle on the joints, yet an effective
In the opening scene of South Riding, actor David Morrissey rides a galloping horse across a stretch of Bridlington beach. The action cuts to a bustling scene at Titus Street in Saltaire, where a group of mill-workers are clattering across the cobbles
Bold is best for the new season as prints take over on the high street. From polka dots to animal stripes, pretty florals to tribal patterns, it’s time to leave behind the chunky knits and go for cheerful, vibrant designs – and even a splash of summery
Stella Crowson could not have chosen a more beautiful spot for her business. Set amid the stunning scenery of Blubberhouses Moor, Mackenzies Yorkshire Smokehouse is a magnet for tourists visiting the Yorkshire Dales. Because there, they can sample some
Evidence of Colin Rushworth’s intended career is dotted around his restaurant. Artefacts relating to Bradford’s textile heritage are showcased on the walls and shelves of his appropriately-named restaurant of Weavers. Having spent a few years working
There’s a quiet modesty about Keighley. Inventors, industrialists and brewers go about their daily business without fuss yet the products they produce have made a global impact. Timothy Taylor – one of the town’s long-established companies – has been
Bradford City Football Club’s Community Foundation are running courses for boys and girls aged from five to 13 during the half-term holidays. The courses are from Monday, February 21 to Wednesday, February 23 at Farsley and Thornton Grammar School, then
Sylvia Wilson, who lives at Piper’s Acre, has often thought of inviting The House Detectives to unravel the story of the historic street where she has lived for the past ten years. “It is in Bingley’s conservation area, which has links with
After several attempts to get the match on at their home ground, Bradford Sunday Alliance League Division One team Ventus United forfeited home advantage yesterday in their delayed West Riding County FA Sunday Cup tie against Huddersfield Irish
Six companies have expressed an interest in moving to a new £25m business park, it has been revealed. Businesses in the technology sector, including electronics companies and health equipment manufacturers, are interested in moving to a new
Top Keighley cyclo-cross rider Chris Young is running a Go-Ride Road Skills and Racing programme at the Richard Dunn Sports Centre in Bradford during the half-term holiday. Under-12s will be taking part on February 21 and 25 and over-12s on February
Bradford Dragons had to dig deep to secure an 82-81 victory at home to London United, before easing to a 79-53 win at Birmingham A that stretched their 100 per cent EBL Division Two record to 14 matches. The double-header weekend looked set to start
Thornhill United and Youth 2000 shared the points in the Spen Valley League after being involved in a 12-goal thriller. Youth had fought back from 2-0 down to lead 4-2 but four goals from Aron Kennedy rescued a point after K Chibda’s hat-trick for Youth
Bradford’s MPs today backed a campaign to compile a survey of derelict land across the district. People are being urged to help map land lying vacant across Bradford after it was revealed the Council’s last full survey of derelict land was
Spen Valley Schools under-12s football team has received a boost ahead of their trip to play at the home of one of the most famous clubs in Europe. They will be competing in a prestigious event at Ajax’s Amsterdam Arena in May, but estimate
A Bradford children’s centre manager swapped places with an apprentice for a day. Allerton Children’s centre manager Dave Morrison became a creche worker as he traded places with budding childcare apprentice Shannen Coldwell, 17, who ran the centre
A helmet signed by Formula One star Lewis Hamilton raised £700 at an auction during a Valentine’s Ball in Ilkley. Organisers said it was believed Saturday’s event had raised more than £6,500 for the Keighley Cougars Community Foundation. Signed items
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Ali Asghar Abbas, 28, of Loughrigg Street, West Bowling; failure to stop after an accident, failure to report an accident, driving without a licence, no separate penalty; driving without insurance
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Addingham: infill of existing carport front with bay window and first-floor bedroom extension above an existing single-storey lean-to extension at the rear, 17 Moor Lane. Allerton
Haworth Cat Rescue has issued an SOS. The charity is seeking volunteers to help with feeding once or twice a week. A spokesman said: “The cats are fed in the morning somewhere between 8am and 10am and again between 4.30pm and 7pm. “We make sure surfaces
A 31-year-old woman was attacked during a robbery at the Step 2 health project in Tong Street, Bradford, yesterday. She was alone in the premises when she heard banging at the door before two men burst into the building at 5.45pm. She was ordered
A not-for-profit Shipley-based recycling business is set to expand its services after the loan of a can baling machine by a global aluminium processing company. Aire Valley Recycling was given the equipment by Novelis Recycling, part of recycling group
Adapting principles used in a favourite children’s toy is helping a local company to slash delivery times and boost turnover in the UK and overseas markets. Acorn Stairlifts, based at Steeton, has stolen a march on its competitors by using methods familiar
Hit musical The Buddy Holly Story comes to Bradford this month. And the show will star in the lead role Roger Rowley who first played Buddy Holly in an amateur show at Yeadon Town Hall. For Roger, 24, of Horsforth, it is his first professional
Bay Athletic will fly the flag for the West Riding County Amateur League in this season’s West Riding County FA Challenge Cup after Premier Division side Lower Hopton were beaten 5-1 by Huddersfield & District League side Uppermill. West
Work will start next week on the first phase of a scheme to provide Haworth Central Park with a new bandstand. In a joint project with Bradford Council, the Friends of Central Park have been working to replace the park’s bandstand for many years. Work
A man has been arrested in connection with alleged incidents of assault at a Keighley mosque, police revealed this morning. The arrest follows the release of secret video footage taken in the madrassa at the Markazi Jamia mosque in Emily Street
Staff at a Bradford health trust who use their own cars for work have reacted with anger at plans to slash their mileage rates. They say the move will affect front-line services if nurses, social workers and vital support staff are forced to
It was ladies only in Ilkley last night to raise money for charity. The Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash club played host to a special ball to collect funds for the Help for Heroes charity. The sell-out event saw a fashion show, stand-up comedian and
A Shipley jewellery designer will help budding crafters follow in her footsteps by producing a do-it-yourself range. Rowan Grant, who set up her business Kitschen Sink from her home, is celebrating after seeing her designs in this month’s Cosmopolitan
Furniture, takeaway wrappers, crisp packets and traffic cones are among heaps of rubbish strewn near a railway line in Bradford. These pictures, taken off Valley Road, near Forster Square, show the mess that train passengers have to look at
A new Marie Curie fundraising group from the Idle area of Bradford has launched the charity’s annual Great Daffodil Appeal in the district. Volunteers from the new Idle Daffs group were out in force for a supermarket collection at Tesco in
Last week’s appeal from Miss S Brook about Kyme Mills, where her father Kenneth worked from August 1948 to December 1974, prompted Mrs Jean Brown from Cooper Lane, Bradford, to write in. She said: “My auntie worked at Kyme Mills. She was the manageress
A surge in the number of elderly people being placed in residential and nursing homes is forcing Bradford Council’s adult services budget into the red. The department is now forecast to be overspent by almost £4 million by the end of the financial
Twenty-five years ago this month, the gates clanged shut on Salts Mill as a textile factory after 133 years of manufacturing. It was curtains for the 17-acre ‘Palace of Industry’, opened by Titus Salt on his 50th birthday in 1853 – that’s the way it
Plans for a waste treatment centre have drawn a mixed response from residents. People have expressed interest in learning more about job opportunities that would be available at the new plant, which is planned for Bowling Back Lane in Bradford
Plans to scrap the Diocese of Bradford have been “undermined” by new figures which show church attendance in the district is rising, it was claimed today. Bradford Council leader, Councillor Ian Greenwood, said it would be “inappropriate to
The Social Network (Cert 12, 115 mins, Sony Pictures) Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Joseph Mazzello, Patrick Mapel, Max Minghella, Armie Hammer, Rooney Mara **** Computer nerd Mark Zuckerberg (Eisenberg) is
Tara Moore – RSVP (Orion, £6.99) ***** The Granville family has lived at Carrickross, a huge estate in Ireland, for generations and is blessed with untold wealth. Honoria, the 85-year-old matriarch and a real dragon, rules her son and six grandchildren
TI – No Mercy (Atlantic Records) ***** Following the impressive Paper Trail, rapper TI has released his seventh album and it does not disappoint. With collaborations with some of the most successful artists around, the album is consistently enjoyable
Calling Romeo by Alexandra Potter Hodder & Stoughton, £7.99 Imagine your worst Valentine’s Day scenario. For me it would be feigning delight over a purple teddy bear clutching a velvet rose, or a huge, padded card in a ribbon-tied box. For Juliet
We appear to have a ghost in the house. I only catch sight of it for brief occasions, and always in mirrors. It is a rather frightful apparition, especially early in the morning. It has grey hair and deep, sunken eyes like wee-holes in the snow. Its
One of the most striking images on our television screens recently has been the sight of enormous volumes of brown water smashing up everything as flood waters make light work of houses, bridges, roads and vehicles and wipe out many of the man-made features
From next Sunday to February 27, Harewood House hosts a fabulous week of family activities to celebrate the great outdoors, and all the activities and events are included in the ticket price. There will be a vintage fair at the Bronte School Room in
There is some debate over just how much green space the proposed development of 98 houses in Wyke will encroach into if it is allowed. Bradford Council has submitted the planning application for the land, part of which is occupied by a residential
Young performers at Stardom School for Performing Arts in Shelf will be celebrating their achievements over the past year at an awards ceremony held at Halifax’s Victoria Theatre next month. Former Stardom student Tom Milner, who stars in BBC1 school
The true story of a British couple found guilty of spying for the Russians in 1961 unfolds on stage in Bingley this month. Bingley Little Theatre’s 63rd season continues with Pack Of Lies. Based on the case of Helen and Peter Kroger, the play is a fictional
Ilkley Station is on track for a £1m upgrade with plans to build a modern ticket office and waiting room. Northern Rail and Network Rail have drawn up plans for a ticket hall, office, staff facilities, heated waiting room and shelter on the
Rooftop gardening can help combat climate change by lowering surrounding air temperatures, according to a recent Royal Horticultural Society survey, and, with this in mind, the organisation is encouraging urbanites to make the most out of their outdoor
Lenny Henry looked at his computer one day and realised he had 28 days’ worth of music downloaded. “I knew it already, of course,” he says. “But it was proof positive that I’m a big music lover.” That realisation became the seed of an idea which blossomed
SIR – I’m the local editor for the Netmums website in Bradford and would like to urge your readers to take part in our Netmums Real Parenting Save Our Children’s Centre Campaign launched this week. All around the UK and right here in Bradford, Children
In an age of instant messaging, the love letter has become a thing of the past. Today’s sweethearts are more likely to declare their love via text or Twitter than lovingly write a letter and seal it with a kiss. But in 1724, when Ambrose Holbeck was
25 years ago: Another Bradford youngster may be scarred for life after a dog ripped his face. 50 years ago: West Riding CID were trying to trace jewellery worth several hundred pounds, stolen in a bungalow robbery at Otley.
As children’s centres face the axe and slashed services under proposed Government cuts, parents are being urged to join forces and take action. And, with a membership of more than 950,000 mothers, online parenting support network Netmums is
The amount of money spent on keeping the Odeon standing is staggering and represents a huge drain on the public purse. Every attempt to have the building listed has failed and planning permission has been given for it to be demolished and redeveloped
Students have launched a campaign to save Bradford’s FreeCityBus. They fear the free shuttle service could be axed in the latest budget cuts. An announcement revealing its future will be made at the full meeting of Bradford Council on
An unused area of graveyard could be turned into a parking area after the Church of England admitted it could no longer afford to maintain the overgrown churchyard. Martin McCann, who lives in part of the old St Mark’s Church, in Low Moor,
SIR – In relation to the Local Enterprise Partnership, Councillor Greenwood (T&A, February 2) thinks that he can “fully represent Bradford’s interests” and has “knowledge of investment matters”. How can he possibly represent Bradford when he represents
SIR – Now that Bradford Council has belatedly published its recent ‘over £500 spending’ list, a brief scan reveals that a significant number of small to medium-sized local businesses gain much valuable and regular trade from them. Whatever else we may
SIR – Bob Watson’s letter (T&A, February 9) hit the nail on the head. The question that is raised with the proposals for a cross-rail route through Bradford is: what are we going to leave for the future generations of this city to inherit? Bradford
SIR – One might expect Council officers to be ashamed to admit that they do not know where derelict land and buildings are in their area; apparently not. At least having now brought the fact to public attention, they have taken the first step towards
SIR – I have received many letters and e-mails from my Yorkshire and the Humber constituents telling me how they or their loved ones have been affected by accidents involving lorry drivers who are unaware of other road users because of ‘blind spots’.
SIR – Ian Morris letter (T&A, February 8) throws up something interesting, and as I have said on more than one occasion, the Lib Dems say one thing in public and another in private. Councillor Sunderland states only the towers should be retained on
SIR – Mr Morris (‘Not having a rail link won’t hold city back’, T&A, February 7) suggests Manchester has not needed a cross rail link. Manchester already has such a link between Piccadilly and Oxford Road (22 million passengers and 5.2 million, respectively
Whether some, all, or no prisoners are allowed to vote is an issue for our Parliament to decide. Surely it is a basic human right in a democracy not to have the decisions of a freely-elected Parliament overruled by a foreign court? The background
SIR – Many people may have noticed our traditional light bulbs being phased out; 75w light bulbs have already been banned with 60w to be banned by September this year. Even though these bulbs have served us well since their invention it seems the EU has
SIR – I would like to thank Cats Protection Wharfe Valley Branch for the good service they provide. I contacted the RSPCA branch, but they would not come out after a number of calls. Why is this? Being a charity, they should answer all calls concerning
SIR – I am grateful to you for including the item about the surviving pre-First World War street lamps in the Low Moor area. Since I last wrote, all the remaining old lamps have been replaced except for one solitary specimen just above the Guide Post
City’s first win for six weeks is no reason to switch off, they were warned today. Saturday’s victory – the first since January 3 – stretched the gap between the Bantams and the second relegation spot to six points. They also have games in
Controversial plans to build nearly 100 homes in a semi-rural setting have been criticised. The proposals, put forward by Bradford Council’s asset management department, have been attacked by opponents, including a damning condemnation from
Business at Leeds Bradford International Airport is flying in the face of an industry slump, which has seen airline travel fall for the past three years. Chief executive John Parkin said while an ‘unprecedented’ decline in passenger numbers
Mick Potter wanted answers from the officials after Super League kicked off amid a storm of controversy. A penalty try two minutes from time handed Leeds a dramatic 32-28 triumph after Ben Jones-Bishop had been taken out off the ball by Gareth
City 1, Wycombe 0 It was the moment that proved City had found their stomach for the battle. No, not the goal itself, though that was special enough as the excellent Luke O’Brien’s cross was gleefully converted by new fans’ favourite
Bristol City 0, Leeds United 2 What a week for Robert Snodgrass. The Leeds ace made his international debut for Scotland on Wednesday and then ganged up with Max Gradel at Ashton Gate to keep United on course for promotion. It took Snodgrass just 17
Bulls 28, Leeds Rhinos 32 The Bulls found themselves embroiled in another episode of Millennium madness, suffering derby defeat in a cruel case of deja vu. Sickening memories of Bradford’s 42-38 loss to Leeds at the first-ever Magic Weekend in 2007
North Ribblesdale 23, Keighley 20 Keighley’s indifferent away form led to a narrow defeat at North Ribblesdale, in spite of a hat-trick of tries for scrum half Lucas Uren. Indiscipline allowed the home side to grab 17 points while Keighley had players
Redruth 34, Otley 25 Otley’s start was just what was required in this vital relegation clash but the Cross Greeners could only muster a bonus point. The fortunes of these two clubs have run in tandem but, having secured a win at home in the corresponding
Wharfedale 31, Cambridge 28 A splendid match ended in the most dramatic fashion, with Wharfedale claiming the winning score in the final frantic action of the game. A home victory looked fanciful in the early stages, as promotion-chasing Cam-bridge
Cleckheaton 28, Pontefract 29 A splendid match ended in the most dramatic fashion, with Wharfedale claiming the winning score in the final frantic action of the game. A home victory looked fanciful in the early stages, as promotion-chasing Cam-bridge
Baildon 41, Aireborough 14 Although the derby spoils were up for grabs when Aireborough scored a try six minutes before half-time, enterprising Baildon comfortably gathered a bonus-point victory. The visitors were well in the hunt when No 8 Christopher
Gareth Evans is in the running for the Mitre goal of the year award. The City striker has been named on a ten-man shortlist for his cracker against Northampton at Valley Parade in May. Soccer AM viewers will vote on the final five before the
Bradford & Bingley 16, Stockport 22 Bees’ title hopes took a massive dent as leaders Stockport increased their advantage to ten points over their second-placed hosts. The sides meet again in March but it will take a major reversal in fortunes for
Hebden’s Andrew Hodge and Pete Reed continued their dominance of the men’s pairs at domestic level in the GB Rowing winter assessment trials at Dorney Lake. They were comfortable victors over Alex Partridge and Alex Gregory, who had moved from the four
Queensbury 8, Clayton 6 A late try from prop forward Brett Marriott put Queens-bury into the semi-finals of the Jack Senior Bradford Cup after a tremendous arm wrestle at Bradford Salem. Both sides went head to head from the off with monster hits coming
Dewsbury 14, Keighley Cougars 0 Cougars coach Jason Demetriou was unhappy with his side’s first-half indiscipline as Keighley slipped to their first competitive defeat of his reign. Mistakes in the opening period saw the visitors trail 8-0 at the break
