A woman has been robbed as she was emptying the fruit machine at a pub in Bradford. Police were called to reports of a robbery at the Wyke Rose pub, in Huddersfield Road, Wyke, at about 2pm today [Tuesday]. A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said:
It was the final ball, Alex Miller was a yard away from toppling Aire-Wharfe League Division One defending champions Thackley and notching Ben Rhydding’s second win since promotion. But Nasser Jamal’s pick up and throw from deep mid-on to the
Three teenage boys were taken into police custody on Monday by officers from Great Horton and Little Horton Neighbourhood Policing Team for underage drinking. Officers intervened after they saw the three 17-year-olds consuming alcoholic drink. The officers
Team GB Chef de Mission Andy Hunt hailed the achievements of Britain’s trio of women’s boxing stars after confirming the official selection of a ten-strong Olympic team. Hunt believes Nicola Adams, Savannah Marshall and Natasha Jonas, who all won medals
There was good and bad news for previously winless Bolton Villas in Division One of the Bradford Evening League. They faced a daunting challenge at unbeaten leaders Apperley Bridge but debutant Jonty Poward (50no) and Andrew Clark (47) took them to
Cougars duo Danny Jones and Craig Moss have been named in Wales’ 21-man squad for Saturday’s international against France at the Racecourse Ground. Wales have had to make wholesale changes from their 2011 Four Nations squad due to injuries, retirements
Running Log A record 50 teams set off from Beckfoot in Sunday’s 12th Bradford Millennium Way Relay, organised by Saltaire Striders. It ended with Bingley Harriers, Accrington Road Runners, Keighley & Craven and Stainland Lions scooping the trophies
Bradford City fans are among “mindless” men wanted by police for their part in large-scale disorder that delayed 61 trains and cost taxpayers thousands of pounds. Detectives today released a number of images of the men they want to quiz about
Craven League Division One leaders Haworth Road grabbed the points on their trip to Ingrow by the skin of their teeth. Haworth Road made a modest 148 in their innings, with Mohammed Zahid making 40 and Josh Crookes 34 as Ian Roberts claimed
Six Bradford Wrestling Club competitors earned a clutch of medals at the English National Championships. The group returned from the Bolton venue with three golds, one silver and two bronzes from a competition ranked as the second-biggest in the British
Holders Foulridge were knocked out of the Wynn Cup at the weekend, while Bradley and Bingley Congs lost to sides from Division Two in the second round. Foulridge entertained neighbours Barrowford and stumbled to 28-5 before skipper Chris Brooker-Carey
Azeems registered their first win of the season in the West Riding Sunday Cricket Council against an AMCC team who were also looking for their first victory. Batting first, Azeems scored 208, with another sparkling 88 not out from Ehsan Khan. AMCC
Transport chiefs will be asked to release nearly £2.5 million for detailed design and development work for a new train station in the Bradford district, which could be completed in the next two years. West Yorkshire’s integrated transport authority,
Dozens of young people across the district will be learning how to make tasty nutritious food on a budget as part of a scheme in Bradford to mark Money Week later this month. Eight schools are taking part in the project, which involves TV chef Jamie
A pensioner who has seen her surface water drainage charge rescinded has called on Yorkshire Water to clarify the rules over who should pay the rate and why. Jean Pearson, 66, of Dewhirst Close, Baildon, challenged the charge after reading a letter in
Last weekend saw Bradford College host the England under 17 basketball training camp at its Trinity Green Sports campus. Top basketball players from across the UK, who have been selected to represent the England U17 squad trained in the college’s state-of-the-art
A teenager is tackling one of the country’s toughest cycling challenges in an effort to raise money for a life-changing trip to Africa. Next month Chris King, a 16-year-old student at Ilkley Grammar School, and his dad Steve, 50, will cycle
Nahki Wells has already been singled out as a major weapon for City’s assault on League Two. The exciting striker from Bermuda emerged as the find of last season after netting 12 goals in his first full year in the English pro game. Wells, who also
Motorists faced rush hour chaos following a car smash near Bingley this morning. A silver Peugeot 206 and a van collided on Bradford Road, on the Shipley side of Cottingley roundabout – causing major damage to the front end of the Peugeot – at about
A teenager, caught driving dangerously in Bradford twice in five days, has received a ten-month suspended sentence. Bradford Crown Court yesterday heard how Aiden Bairstow, 18, of Flawith Drive, Fagley, drove recklessly along Norman Lane, removing the
Knives, alcohol and tools are among almost 2,500 banned items seized on the doors of courts in Bradford in nine months. Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act show security staff confiscated 1,832 items from visitors at Bradford Crown
Airedale Writers’ Circle has launched its adult open writing competition. Anyone aged 14 and over can take part and entries are invited in three categories – short stories with a maximum of 2,000 words, poems of up to 40 lines and articles up to 1,000
Bosses at Leeds Bradford Airport could find out tomorrow if they can continue with redevelopment plans, despite rejecting calls for changes to the forecourt. Officers at Leeds City Council have asked bosses at the Yeadon site to try to include
25 years ago: Labour may have lost out nationally in the general election but it tightened its grip on West Yorkshire. In Bradford they secured a hat-trick of wins retaining Bradford South and West and regaining Tory-held Bradford North. 50 years ago
Peanut the Clown and Bullboy were on hand to brighten up a street party in Bradford to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on her official birthday on Saturday. Members of the Faxfleet Residents’ Association organised the event at the
The fact that it is the same families who are still at the heart of the anti-social problems in Bradford after 25 years – problems which are estimated to cost the public purse in the district a staggering £132m a year – show that efforts to tackle this
SIR – It would appear that Mrs Carole Hall still thinks it would be a good idea that we team-up as superheroes (Letters, June 1). Okay, Mrs Hall, you win. But, there will be pitfalls: 1. There is the matter of funding, which your good self will have
SIR – If you wanted to call me the fattest man in Britain, I don’t suppose I’d be all that bothered. I’m a grown man and I’m broad-shouldered – sticks and stones, and all that. But the recent calling by the media of a young lady “the fattest teenager
SIR – Assistant chief constable Geoff Dodd is right to tell the public that the proposed overnight closure of the Trafalgar House city centre police help desk and restricted hours for the help desk in Lilycroft Road, Manningham is “not a done deal”.
From melting polar ice caps and widespread drought, to hosepipe bans and districts being deluged by flood water – climate change affects us all. Addressing climate change is a priority for large companies, but some are more geared up than others to tackle
SIR – Like Colin Slater (Letters, June 8), I rejoice in the improved status of women during this, our second Elizabethan era. However, this emancipation has not reached some women in Britain. Quite the reverse, since they continue to be denied human
A teenager who beat a rare form of cancer was among competitors in a 24-hour ping pong marathon. Jethro Rainford, pictured, of Cross Roads, near Keighley, was one of ten people, aged between 17 and 64, who took part in the gruelling stint at Haworth
Bradford Council bosses will be taking a break from their day jobs to read to children this week. Chief executive Tony Reeves will be reading “We’re going on a bear hunt” by Michael Rosen tomorrow at Bingley Library to celebrate National Bookstart Week
SIR – It’s interesting that Mr Wright from the Chamber of Commerce criticises the protesters who are currently occupying the ‘hole in the ground’ (T&A, June 2), saying they were damaging the future prospects for the Westfield scheme. I would suggest
SIR – Wow, Shipley really excelled itself for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, didn’t it? No of course it did not – a complete lack of red, white and blue bunting and flags must have made us one of the dreariest towns in the country. Our local MP Philip
SIR – The recession is damaging the hopes of thousands of young people in Yorkshire and the Humber who are struggling to find a job. Now young people in schools could be next in line. Prince’s Trust research shows that seven out of ten secondary school
Doubts remain about the future of nine Clinton’s Cards stores and dozens of jobs in and around Bradford. It has emerged the local shops were not among the 397 sites bought last week by industry giant American Greetings, which has its UK base in Dewsbury
"You’re never very far away from a good birdwatching spot in Bradford.” Casper Pottle thoroughly enjoys heading out into the district for a walk, appreciating both the scenery and its feathered inhabitants. “The moors are within easy
By the time you read this, I’ll have a pint less blood in my system. That’s not a cue for a Tony Hancock line which, to be honest, I’ve never found particularly rib-tickling. I have been giving blood regularly for several years, and even have a bronze
Bradford Libraries were beginning a week of celebrations for Bookstart’s 20th anniversary yesterday. Every library in the district, as well as many of Bradford’s children’s centres, were due to host festivities with stories and crafts throughout this
Unwanted dresses, coats, handbags or belts will be swapped – or “swished” – to mark National Recycle Week next week. The clothes swishing party will be held at Bradford City Hall on Friday, June 22, at 4pm and Saturday, June 23, at 10am. A Bradford
A family fun day celebrating nature on a Shipley reserve will be held on Friday. Visitors to Denso Marston Nature Reserve in Otley Road, Baildon, will be able to take part in craft activities, pond dipping and guided walks and games. There will also
A national organisation that provides teachers and schools with educational resources about space and the universe has moved its headquarters to Bradford’s newest business park, which will enable it to operate under one roof. Space Connections has moved
Guidance from Bradford Council's enterprise service has helped put a local design and print agency on a better footing for future growth. Hashim Designs, of Heaton, which was started by owner Kashif Qureshi as a teenager in his bedroom at home, has recently
Phil Parkinson is continuing his search for more new faces and has held up Rory McArdle as the kind of character he would like to bring to Valley Parade. The City boss has enjoyed a profitable summer so far, signing Andrew Davies on a permanent deal
Centenary celebrations at a village football club have been brought forward after its guest of honour, Manchester United and former England under-21 footballer Tom Cleverley, was called up for Olympic training. The Bradford-raised rising
An 80-year-old man was robbed of his pension money by two women who “latched on” to him in a Bradford pub, a court heard. Margaret Stokes, 27, of Swain House Road, Five Lane Ends, Bradford, and Rachel Goudie, 24, of no fixed abode, were jailed yesterday
Nearly £15 million of public money could be spent on transforming the lives of Bradford people living in troubled households as it emerged the same problem families who were causing havoc in the city two decades ago are still at the heart of many problems
Shaun Ainscough says he would love to extend his stay with the Bulls into a third year. The winger, 22, has proved a valuable squad member this season and weighed in with two hat-tricks against Doncaster and Castleford. His industrious displays when
A children’s heart surgery review has failed to take into account the concerns of the district’s black minority and ethnic groups, local community leaders say. They have come forward to express their fury at the lack of regard they say they
The former chairman of a key planning panel has quit the Labour party after he was urged to cancel a meeting for political reasons on the day of the Bradford West by-election. Councillor David Robinson, who has represented Wyke since 2004, had been chairman
