Pupils at Fearnville Primary School, Bradford, got the chance to play football during the Guiseley AFC v Huddersfield Town friendly. They got to stand on the pitch and form a guard of honour as the players came on. They played a match at half time
Youngsters can learn to ride a bike or improve their cycling skills this summer. Organised by Keighley Healthy Living, the camps are held at University Academy Keighley, Green Head Road, Utley, at 10am to 12.30pm on Thursday, August 8, Friday,
Azeem Rafiq accepts that Yorkshire’s Friends Life t20 fate is now out of their hands after a damaging defeat to Nottinghamshire at Headingley today. This 25-run reverse was their 20-over campaign in a nutshell. They played well in parts but ultimately
Tim Bresnan needs to be cut a bit of slack in an England shirt. And if he is, he could become a “shoo-in” for the Test team. That is the view of Yorkshire legend Anthony McGrath, a former county colleague of Bresnan’s. Bresnan’s selection in
Keighley Cougars 28 Dewsbury Rams 32 Paul March was left frustrated as Cougars produced an outstanding response to their first-half horror show but could not quite conjure a famous comeback. After three straight victories, an expectant crowd
Gary Ballance column: In the build-up to Wednesday’s Roses twenty20 match against Lancashire at Old Trafford, I have been posed a real teaser for this week’s column. With there only having been two Roses fixtures a year for the last couple of seasons
Although they both finished with the same time of 51min 05sec, Jonathan Brownlee won the battle of the Bramhope-based brothers by outsprinting Alistair in the World Series sprint event in Hamburg yesterday. With Javier Gomez also taking part, it
Skipper John Wood hit a superb century as Cleckheaton maintained their 13-point lead over JCT600 Bradfiord League First Division defending champions Woodlands yesterday with a 91-run home win over over Hanging Heaton. Wood hit four sixes and 14
There was a shock at the top of the Bradford Mutual Sunday School League's Group B yesterday as leaders Apperley Bridge finally lost their unbeaten record. Yorkshire LPS were the victors after amassing 220-8, Hiran Patel scoring
Skipper Phil Slater welcomed Bradford & Bingley’s three-wicket win at relegation rivals Saltaire yesterday, but believes there is a long way to go before Bingley can be sure of their JCT600 Bradford League First Division status.
The difference between when it's going for you and when it's not was clearly highlighted in the Dales Council League Division A clash between basement boys Adel and runaway leaders Pudsey Congs. For the third successive week, Congs (179-9) were
Staff at a boatyard used two lorries in a bid to pull a digger from the Leeds and Liverpool Canal today. It is thought the vehicle rolled down a slipway into the water and a crowd of about 20 people watched as workers recovered it at Hainsworths
One of the city’s most renowned attractions is offering people the chance to go and explore for free this summer. The Council has teamed up with the Friends of Bradford Art Galleries and Museums to find out more about the history of Cartwright Hall
BBC 2 Radio 2 Young Folk Award winners Greg Russell Ciaran Algar are coming to Bradford's Topic Folk Club on Thursday. When they performed last year at the club in Rebecca Street, they were virtually unknown but now have a full diary. Tony Charnock
Painting is set to make a splash in East Morton this autumn. Beginners’ art classes are being staged at the village institute from September 16. Teacher Caroline Hardaker will cover multi-media skills including watercolour, acrylics, pastel, and
Householders in parts the district will find it easier to protect the environment as Bradford Council continues to roll out its fortnightly recycling collections. From the start of August, Council kerbside recycling collections will double from monthly
A team set up to fight doorstep crime is using theatre to spread its message. The SAFER (Scams and Fraud Education for Residents) project, run by West Yorkshire Trading Standards, has teamed up with West North West Homes as part of their community
An annual charity motorbike show has been hailed a roaring success. Record-breaking crowds turned out for the event, staged by the Yorkshire Classic Motorcycle Club. “It was our 12th show and there were probably more spectators than I’ve ever seen
Things are hotting up in Burley-in-Wharfedale as villagers prepare for what is expected to be their best summer festival to date. Almost 100 events and activities are lined up in the village between August 16 and 24. Thousands of visitors are expected
Pupils from two primary schools in Burley-in-Wharfedale got their business heads on in a one-off project to inspire entrepreneurship. Twelve pupils from Burley Oaks and Burley and Woodhead schools combined to research the 200 businesses in their
Bradford-based supermarket giant Morrisons has seen its sales of real ale rise thanks to an unlikely source – heavy metal titans Iron Maiden. Last month it became the only supermarket to stock Robinsons Brewery’s Trooper Ale, inspired by the band
A mother escaped a bedroom blaze at her Bradford home when a smoke alarm activated last night. Fire investigation officers are looking into what caused the fire at the house in Wheatlands Avenue, Heaton, at 8.35pm. A crew from Fairweather Green
A group behind converting a former tip into a nature haven has been nominated for this year’s Community Stars Awards, recognising unsung heroes. In the ten years since the start of Burley Village Wildlife Group, more than 70 people have given up
An Oxenhope teenager has been preparing for a once in a lifetime volunteering trip to Ecuador by helping to improve a children’s nursery. Connor Graves, 16, today left for a four-week programme in the South American country during which he will
