You had to be a mudlark to enjoy riding in the National Trophy cyclo-cross race at Peel Park today. But the Bradford course – venue for the 2013 National Championships – was widely praised for being a true test of a rider’s skills. “It’s the best course
Leeds are certain that England have appointed the right man in former Carnegie head coach Stuart Lancaster as their interim team manager. Carnegie’s current head coach Diccon Edwards, a former team-mate and colleague of Lancaster, said: “Stuart
Watford 1, Leeds United 1 Leeds United manager Simon Grayson has tipped goalkeeper Alex McCarthy for the top after describing his 89th-minute penalty save as the turning point which allowed his side to rescue a 1-1 draw against Watford yesterday with
Leeds Carnegie 14, Cornish Pirates 13 Winger Michael Stephenson’s late try gave Leeds Carnegie a thrilling 14-13 victory over Cornish Pirates at Headingley in the Champonship today. It was the only score of the second half as the Pirates had led
Chester 17, Bradford & Bingley 26 Bradford & Bingley opened the second half of their SSE National League Three North campaign yesterday with an excellent win at second-placed Chester. The Bees held the upper hand for long periods,
Bradford Salem 41, Ripon 3 Bradford Salem moved into second place in SSE Yorkshire Division Two after an emphatic victory over struggling Ripon yesterday. On a heavy pitch at Shay Lane, the game soon developed into a forward battle, with Salem’s
Hull 27, Otley 5 As usual Otley began with style in yesterday's SSE National League Two North clash. Claiming their kick-off and with speed and accuracy of passing, they had Hull chasing shadows - but it did not last. Conceding
Aireborough 6, Baildon 17 The main talking point after this hard-fought SSE Yorkshire Division Three derby yesterday was the performance of referee Pat Spicer (Yorkshire Society). Aireborough head coach Simon Carbutt admitted: “Baildon played the
Bradford’s new police chief has warned criminals that firearms offences will not be tolerated in the district. Chief Superintendent Simon Atkin, the new divisional commander of Bradford South Police, had worked for the past two years in a senior role
Coventry 3, Wharfedale 8 This SSE National League One contest produced an old-fashioned score if not quite an old-fashioned game yesterday. A year ago this fixture produced 66 points in a nine-try thriller but this time round on a dry, still, grey
Sheffield 10, Cleckheaton 3 Two well-matched sides provided end-to-end action at a damp Abbeydale in SSE North One East yesterday. From Cleckheaton’s point of view, the result was another big disappointment as their frequent infringements negated
Festive treats were available across the district at the weekend offering plenty for those wishing to take a break from Christmas shopping. The spirit of the season is continuing to grow in the district, with Christmas markets, fairs, torchlight
Pocklington 17, Keighley 11 Keighley's winning streak in SSE Yorkshire Division One came to an abrupt end yesterday when they were deservedly beaten by a well-organised Pocklington. Although Keighley had the advantage of the slight slope
Guiseley 2, FC United of Manchester 0 Guiseley were victorious in their FA Trophy tie at home to FC United of Manchester but the Lions were far from rampant. Steve Kittrick’s men booked their place in tomorrow’s second-round draw but it was more of
Grimsby Borough 3, Eccleshill United 6 Victor Balas came off the bench to grab a hat-trick as Eccleshill United romped to victory in a high-scoring Baris Northern Counties East League Division One encounter at Grimsby Borough. Delighted Eagles boss
The two of the three local representatives in the Baris Northern Counties East League Premier Division to get their games played this weekend will be wishing they hadn’t after both suffered home defeats. THACKLEY were hosting Staveley MW, managed by
The weekend’s weather was not nearly as bad as forecast so the expected blanket postponements were avoided. But there were some fixtures that fell by the wayside, with three of the nine local semi-professional clubs being thwarted. Silsden’s home game
Farsley AFC 3, Woodley Sports 1 Farsley boosted their Evo-Stik League promotion hopes with a home win against one of their Division One North play-off rivals as they sent Woodley Sports packing at Throstle Nest. Neil Parsley’s men remained third as
Frickley Athletic 1, Bradford Park Avenue 2 Bradford Park Avenue put themselves under needless late pressure after dominating most of this Evo-Stik League fixture at Premier Division neighbours Frickley Athletic. Avenue were good value for their 2-0
Twins described as Europe’s hottest illusionists – whose stunts include making a helicopter disappear in less than four seconds and flying a Dalek above an audience – have created the special effects in this year’s Alhambra panto. The panto, Robin Hood
Pupils from Hanson School have been handing out Christmas biscuits to pensioners living nearby. The year eight pupils raised £450 to pay for 148 boxes of biscuits given to people as a thank-you for tolerating building work being carried out at the school
