Guiseley 1, Boston United 0 Guiseley will take a slender lead into Sunday’s second leg of their Blue Square Bet North play-off semi-final after beating Boston United by a single strike in tonight’s home tie. The surprise scorer was midfielder Warren
Chairman Ken Bates has become the controlling shareholder of Leeds United after completing the purchase of Switzerland-based firm FSF Limited for an undisclosed sum. The club have announced that FSF Limited is now owned by Outro Limited, which is wholly
There was a disappointing end to the Craven League game between Haworth Road and Embsay as the setting sun initially caused problems before play was halted by the umpires around about 7.30pm. Mohammed Adil picked up a hat-trick in his 7-
Scottish vet Fiona Maxwell starred in the 57th Three Peaks Race, destroying the women’s over-50 course record. Her Glaswegian club-mates had four of the top two dozen men and won the team prize. The classic fell race draws runners from across the UK
Having missed the 40-over match against Derbyshire with my injury, I’m also not going to be fit for the match against Nottinghamshire which starts tomorrow. Unfortunately, I’m having another epidural on my sciatic back pain this week after
Thackley and Ben Rhydding continue to be the surprise packages of the new Aire-Wharfe League campaign. The only clubs in the league with a 100 per cent record after three games, they head Divisions One and Two respectively. In their toughest test
Wibsey Warriors gave the mighty Queens a tremendous arm wrestle before falling to an admirable defeat in the final at the Dewsbury Rams Stadium on Bank Holiday Monday. The Warriors started as underdogs against the BARLA National Cup holders but they
A towering performance from prop forward Mick Wormald guided Wyke to a 30-18 victory against Pennine League Division Two basement boys West Leeds at Towngate. The black and whites fell behind when the visitors hoisted a huge bomb into their
An emerging comedy writer and actress is in New York after being selected to take part in a talent programme. Former Ilkley Grammar School pupil Ruth Pickett is one of 46 emerging British writers, actors, directors and producers picked for the Old Vic
Tyersal won their first West Riding County Amateur League Premier Division Cup after beating Ovenden West Riding 1-0 after extra-time in Monday’s final at Brighouse Town. After 90 minutes of few clear chances for either side, Ovenden had the opportunity
Kashmir are the early West Riding Sunday Council pacesetters after two wins over the Bank Holiday weekend gave them maximum points from four games. They kicked off with a narrow victory over AMCC on Saturday. Muhammad Zahid (75) and Asif Ayub (71) set
Leeds United player of the year Max Gradel will resist interest from Newcastle and wants to stay at Elland Road. Gradel, 23, has a year left on his contract and says he would willingly sign a new deal if it was offered because he is happy playing regular
Residents of the Bradford district people who still have not returned their census forms are being warned that time is running out. Investigators are now targeting households that have not completed and submitted the questionnaire. Failure
For those wondering if Bradford writers J B Priestley and John Braine ever met and talked, for public consumption, the answer is they did. Menston-based author Duncan Hamilton was looking through a heap of Encounter magazines in a Harrogate bookshop
The Green Hornet (Cert 12, 119 mins, Sony Pictures Home Entertain-ment). Starring Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Christoph Waltz, Cameron Diaz, Tom Wilkinson ** Media magnate James Reid (Wilkinson) dies from an allergic reaction to a bee sting, leaving
The Computers – This Is The Computers (One Little Indian) *** Funnily enough, no computers were involved in the making of this album. The music and vocals of this band do not go hand in hand. The singer’s heavy vocal style does not fit with the
Brief Lives; Charlotte Bronte, by Jessica Cox, Hesperus Press, £7.99 In reply to 29-year-old Charlotte Bronte’s written request for an opinion about her poetry in 1837, Poet Laureate Robert Southey wrote back: “Literature cannot be the business
Bradford youngster Sam Thornton shone in the G Star 2011 Diving Competition at the Leeds Acquatic Centre, winning one event and finishing runner-up in two more. He claimed first place in the 14/15-year-old boys 1m event and was second in
Traffic police stopped 46 speeding bikers during an operation to help cut motorcycle deaths. The operation, a joint initiative between North Yorkshire Police and Cumbria Police, was conducted on Sunday to enforce road laws and educate bikers
The four debutant teams endured mixed fortunes in the first round of Evening League fixtures. Umair Khan (45no) made light work as Apperley Bridge passed Mayfield’s total of 77-8 in less than six overs. Manesh Patel (50no) and Azad Abbas (55no) took
Bradford Ladies got their Women’s Northern League season off to a good start with a comfortable win over Lancashire side Vernon Carus. VC won the toss and elected to bat in windy conditions at Thornton Cricket Club. Bradford’s opening bowlers put the
The 109th annual Bradford Whit Walk – the oldest amateur distance race walk in the world which has been held continuously since 1903 – will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, May 30 on a course around Baildon Moor. There will be a 35km event for the
A total of 117 primary schools from Bradford are set to compete in the 2011 Drax Cup, the biggest cricket competition for under-nines in the country. Now in its fifth year, there are more than 1,500 schools registered to take part. Yorkshire
A friendship group launched by Bradford Theatres for people who don’t want to sit in the audience on their own has been hailed a success – and now organisers are appealing for more men to join. The Companions Club was set up for people who visit the
Thomas the Tank Engine was a Really Useful Engine. But sometimes he could be a bit loud. And his enthusiastic toots and whistles derailed the sleep of one resident on his route. The woman lives near the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, which operates
A photo competition which aims to brighten the days of elderly patients at Bradford Royal Infirmary has been launched. Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of just 12 bodies throughout the UK to have secured a £50,000 grant for The
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Keighley: change of use of shop with office and storage accommodation above to shop with independent flat above, 74 Main Street, Haworth. Keighley: construction of two rooflights
City have allowed Kevin Ellison to go back to Rotherham. The winger was signed on loan by Peter Taylor in February until the end of the season. But Ellison, who is out of contract in the summer, has been hampered by a thigh injury which
Two stalwarts of the Shipley Stride organising committee will hang up their walking boots after Sunday’s charity walk. Jim Thornber, 80, and his wife Margaret, have been involved with the event, which raises funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, since
A former supermarket off Tong Street, Bradford, has been sold and has reopened as a general discount shop. The Netto store has been sold to the Haldane Retail Group and yesterday opened its doors under the new name, UGO. Trade had ceased at noon on
Residents are campaigning against changes to a bus route which they say will leave them without a direct link to the city centre. From Sunday extra buses were added to the 645 Buttershaw to Greengates service through the city centre and Ravenscliffe,
There is no chance of either player cheating in a game of draughts at Burton Agnes Hall. The giant open-air board, with its pieces the width of dinner plates, leaves no opportunity for those who attempt to shift pieces from one square to another
I’ve jet-washed my patio and spruced up my garden furniture in anticipation of summer entertaining – now, the only thing that’s left are my patio pots, which is where the fun begins. If you’re buying new pots, choose the same types – a row of three or
He started out as a bronzed surfer boy pin-up, adored by teenage girls around the world. Two decades later, Jason Donovan is a married father-of-three and a leading figure in musical theatre, with a series of diverse roles under his belt.
A housing association has ditched its controversial plans to turn an empty school into a 20-bed hostel after opposition from a village community. Protesters campaigning against Bradford-based Bridge-It Housing’s bid are now claiming victory. The plan
Former schools inspector Gervase Phinn will be sharing his amusing tales of working with children when he visits King’s Hall in Ilkley in June. Dubbed the ‘James Herriot of schools’, Gervase is a best-selling author, radio and TV personality whose gentle
Legendary American songwriter, virtuoso guitarist and pianist Nils Lofgren is back in the UK for a rare tour, and will be stopping off in Bradford. Famed for his appearance on Neil Young’s seminal album After The Goldrush, as a long-time member of Bruce
Is anyone keeping track of all these bank holidays? Today I woke up in a blind panic, convinced that I should be at work. “But wasn’t last Monday a bank holiday too?” I asked my husband. It is by far the most confusing time of year, when you don’t know
Call me old-fashioned, but I’ve never really got to grips with text speak. I can just about manage ‘c u tmrw’ but I can’t bring myself to put ‘l8r’ or any other daft misspelled abbreviations you’re supposed to text. I don’t know how to text a smiley
SIR – I feel sure that there is more significance in the remarkably protracted deafening silence between your publication of my response to Maynard Crabtree’s garbled grammar, and the ensuing, (albeit belated), effusion from Malcolm Laws (Letters, April
SIR – What did Eric Pickles, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, warn councils about last week? Was it that the Easter and Royal Wedding weekends would see travellers taking advantage? Did Bradford Council do anything? Answers
SIR – Edwina Currie in her letter (T&A, April 26) writes, “ in these uncertain times, it is more important than ever to ensure that everyone is aware of their potential entitlement to benefits and tax credits”. Her message has sunk home in the capital
SIR – Keith Thomson (Letters, April 14) falls into the trap of quoting unconfirmed reports (e.g. Wikileaks) that world oil supplies are dwindling. Well, they are not. Shale oil deposits are the next massive reserve of oil supplies. The technology is
SIR – I refer to a news item in the T&A (April 28) regarding the fire which has severely damaged the empty Fountain Inn in Heaton. The Fountain was until 1984 a small corner pub, but Frank Lee completely rebuilt it, making it one of the most desirable
SIR – How come correspondents like Peter A Rushforth (Letters, April 16) say that hospitals, police and armed forces are important and none should be cut back, yet never mention our courageous firefighters? Besides dealing with ubiquitous chip pan fires
SIR – I feel the usual vociferous hardcore environmentalists would do better concerning themselves with the complete failure of wind turbines in recent weeks. The steaming heatwave has seen these grotesque and expensive monsters stand completely still
SIR – I have discovered an unhelpful practice at Bradford Interchange. Firstly, the free bus shares the same stand as the X6 bus to Leeds. However, twice I have been unable to board it as the driver has driven off! This happens if the X6 bus is parked
SIR – Because Portugal has taken too long to fix its finances, it has become too costly for its Government to borrow new money to pay off its debts and has turned to Europe for help. But I don’t see why the UK is expected to fork out more than £4 billion
SIR – In Enviro Watch (T&A, April 20), Keith Thomson states that he keeps an eye on what is going on in garden centres and supermarkets regarding peat-based composts. Yes. Mr Thomson, many garden centres and supermarkets are still selling composts based
SIR – Just recently it was announced that John Sullivan, creator and writer of Only Fools And Horses, had died at the age of 64. Fools And Horses ran from 1981 to 2003 and in 1996 it attracted an amazing 24.3 million viewers for one episode. Who can
SIR – In your report about travellers occupying land at a Bradford park (T&A, April 22) you asked what readers think should be done to secure the park grounds. This question is, I fear, missing the major point. The people of this region, and throughout
SIR – With reference to your headline, “Neighbours split over diners’ hours (April 16). Yes, we are split. Those who live near enough to be affected don’t want it; those who want it live so far away they won’t be disturbed. If it is going to be a family
SIR – To the ‘Jobsworth’ bus driver who charged me adult fare on the 11.23 (late as is pretty usual) 626 bus from Shipley to Baildon on March 27 for my 12-year-old grandson, I hope he feels pleased with himself. I use public transport on a regular basis
In these cash-strapped times at City, Simon Ramsden can understand those who reckon he’s been nothing more than a waste of money. The rotten results have left supporters wanting to lash out in frustration and looking for targets. Ramsden, limited by
25 years ago: Bradford Cathedral’s centre for the jobless was fighting to get a £42,000 grant vital for its survival. 50 years ago: Salem Methodist Church in Sticker Lane, Bradford, was to celebrate its centenary with a reunion and gift day
The district’s community leaders have reacted to reports of the death of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden. Rashid Awan, president of the Pakistan Society of West Yorkshire, said: “It’s very good news for everyone in the world, particularly for Pakistan
The death of Osama Bin Laden will not signal the end of terror attacks, says Bradford University’s Professor Paul Rogers. Prof Rogers, a commentator and analyst on global conflict based at the University’s Peace Studies department, said: “It
Anger, devastation and fear are common emotions expressed by victims of crime, whether they have suffered a personal attack or theft. Many are also left with unanswered questions. Why did they target me, my house or my car? Why did they steal
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has appealed for calm on the streets of Bradford following yesterday’s sensational revelation that al Qaida figurehead Osama Bin Laden had been killed. And he stressed that the War on Terror was never a conflict
With a generation of techno-savvy children spending perhaps too much time in a virtual world, news that the Scouting movement is enjoying a sixth successive year of growth suggests that many youngsters still have a taste for adventure in the real
The death of Osama Bin Laden has undoubtedly made the world a safer place. But the call for extra vigilance from Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg while in Bradford yesterday is without doubt justified. Because there can be little question that simply
City will step up their campaign to get Gordon Gibb to the negotiating table now that league safety is guaranteed. The club plan to fire off another letter to the former chairman after getting no response from their initial plea for a rent
No sooner had the bunting been taken down from the Royal Wedding street party, than Ilkley was celebrating again with its annual Bank Holiday carnival. Yesterday’s colourful parade saw children dressed as characters from the best of children’s literature
In a quirk of fate, Guiseley host last season’s UniBond Premier Division rivals Boston United tonight in the first leg of the play-off semi-finals for a place in the Conference Premier. It is a mark of how well both clubs have done since gaining promotion
