Leeds Carnegie have made 11 changes, including the return from Wharfedale of full back Christian Georgiou, for their match at Bristol tomorrow in the British & Irish Cup (3pm). Head coach James Lowes' side includes two players who impressed with
Jason Plato secured his fourth pole of the year today ahead of the season-ending Brands Hatch Grand Prix in the British Touring Car Championship. The fifth-placed MG KX Momentum Racing man finished ahead of his team-mate Sam Tordoff, of Rawdon
Police are appealing for witnesses to an attempted robbery in which the victim was repeatedly struck with a metal bar. The incident happened at around 4pm yesterday when a 27-year-old man from Shipley was about to board the 645 bus to Buttershaw
A protest meeting of about 600 EDL members in Bradford city centre has ended after barely an hour of speeches and chanting. The resignation of EDL leader Tommy Robinson and poor weather seems to have combined to make the demonstration far smaller
A Bradford bus driver and lifelong speedway fan came up with a different way of celebrating the sport’s latest English world champion. John Murphy bought seven of his colleagues a coffee to mark Tai Woffinden’s success and to give a symbolic nod
Bradford’s Jamaican communities are invited to attend a cultural evening in Huddersfield on Sunday, October 13, in recognition of Black History Month. The town’s branch of the Jamaica National Council will host the event from 6pm at the Hudawi Centre
A building society celebrated opening a new branch by donating £500 to charity. The Yeadon Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) branch was officially opened by YBS Yorkshire’s Chief Executive Chris Pilling and Greg Mulholland, MP for Leeds North West
Youngsters will be treated to some ‘Spooktacular’ entertainment. Harry Potter and Hagrid magic shows and trick or treat trails are just some of the activities on offer at the ‘Spooktacular’ event in Cleckheaton market, Horncastle Street, Cleckheaton
An ‘elephant’ will be amongst the runners setting out on a new fundraising race next weekend. Mac the elephant, aka environmental consultant James Richardson from Otley, is hoping to raise at least £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support by competing
A singer-songwriter from Ilkley has been made a Champion of Alzheimer’s Research UK. Rupert Stroud, 26, was given the title in recognition of his exceptional support for the charity following the loss of his grandma Eileen to Alzheimer’s disease
Golfers swung into action to raise an ace £5,000 to help charities. The West Yorkshire Working Stewards Golf Society (WYWS) collected the money through nine golfing days held since April. Members pay £20 to play, with £6 going to charities
A woodland site near Holme Wood Children’s Centre has been transformed into a forest learning environment by SureStart BHT. The group, who were awarded £9,225 for the project by the People’s Postcode Trust, have developed ‘The Learning Livada’
A successful magic show has been staged by Otley Lions. The community service and fundraising group held the event, featuring performers from Bradford Magic Circle, at Otley Methodist Church. The magicians included the Lions’ own president
Pop in for an orange pippin, bramley or russet at Bradford Apple Day 2013 in the Community Orchard, Bowling Park Allotments tomorrow. Apple Day features the appley cafe, apple juicing, entertainment, horticultural advice and information. Apples
Detectives trying to trace the mother of a baby boy whose body was found in rubbish at a waste-processing plant in Shipley have had a good response for help from the public so far. Officers from the Homicide and Major Enquiries Team are now following
A pregnant woman saved by neighbours from her blazing home today appeared in custody at Bradford Magistrates Court charged with arson with intent to endanger life. Charlene Hall, 26, was remanded back behind bars to appear before the Crown Court
A five-fold increase in volunteer 999 call responders is needed in Bradford South, according to the ambulance service. Currently there are five Community First Responders serving a three-mile radius from Odsal fire station, but ideally 25 are needed
Controversial plans to merge the two Bradford police divisions, as part of a cost-cutting restructuring of the West Yorkshire force, have been backed by the Police and Crime Commissioner. West Yorkshire PCC Mark Burns Williamson said the proposals
In the spirit of ‘An Roisin Dubh’ - the Black Rose Foundation - a Bradford charity is to hold a tribute night dedicated to the memory of Thin Lizzy's Philip Lynott (pictured). The Joshua Project has planned the event for January 4 2014 - the 28th
A disabled sports organisation in Bradford needs more volunteer drivers and escorts to help with the work it does across the district. Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure (BDSL) runs three fully-adapted minibuses under the umbrella of ‘community
Dreampark Touring Theatre Company transported Hipperholme Grammar students to the Cote D’Azur in their latest French production giving Year 7 and 11 pupils the opportunity to practice their French.
Police are investigating an arson attack on a restaurant in Bradford city centre - the second one there in a week. The blaze broke out at 2.30am today at The Russian Restaurant in Manor Row. Fire crews from Bradford, Fairweather Green and Idle
Mystery remains as to why a man chose a precarious path across a busy Bradford road instead of a nearby pedestrian crossing, an inquest heard. Assistant Bradford deputy coroner Dr Dominic Bell said it would be too difficult to conclude that Mustafa
The chief executive of NHS England has visited the region’s new NHS 111 urgent care service provided by Yorkshire Ambulance Service. Sir David Nicholson was at the trust’s Wakefield headquarters, which houses one of Yorkshire’s three NHS 111 call
Bradford-based arts company Kala Sangam is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a concert of global song and dance which will involve a Brazilian samba procession through the city centre. The company, which moved to St Peter’s House in Forster
A Bradford supermarket gutted by a devastating fire in July has celebrated starting the first phase of its revamp this week. The Pakeezah store on Girlington’s Ingleby Road was destroyed in the blaze, costing the company more than £5 million, but
Three GP practices in Bradford will use drop-in events to give people information on how they can stay healthy. People living in the Shipley, Thornton and Denholme areas can go along to the events today to get expert advice and help from healthcare
A new school sports hall complete with an eco-friendly ‘living roof’ has been given the go-ahead. The new state-of-the-art sports pavilion is planned for Bradford Academy, in East Bowling, on the site of the old Bowling Community College. The
A teenager has been spared an immediate custodial sentence for breaking into a man’s house at night and stealing his laptop computer, wallet and driving licence. Luke Darling, 18, of Fifth Avenue, Bradford Moor, pleaded guilty to burgling the property
Sixty children from Westbourne Primary School in Manningham found out what it’s like to be a police officer. The youngsters spent a morning at nearby Lawcroft House police station where they got to try out handcuffs, visit the custody area, and
One of the biggest musicals of recent times is given the centenary treatment by Keighley Amateurs next week. The society is celebrating its 100th birthday by staging Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Whistle Down the Wind. Audiences at Victoria Hall will
Paul McLaren reckons the heavyweight contest between two players celebrating milestones will decide the Valley Parade verdict tomorrow. In the claret and amber corner is James Hanson, City’s in-form targetman making his 150th league start for his
Phil Parkinson expects Luke Oliver to “embrace” his promotion to senior centre half tomorrow. The sudden shortage in the middle of the back four has seen the 2011-2012 player of the year as the only specialist available for the role. Oliver
An 86-year-old cyclist tackled a marathon course across the Yorkshire Dales to raise £525 for the Telegraph & Argus Bradford Crocus Cancer Appeal. Grandad Thomas Woods, of East Bowling, Bradford, faced 30mph winds and a puncture as he pedalled
Bradford’s textile heritage will be played out in the window of one of the region’s most exclusive shopping destinations. A sheep created from chicken wire and wool stands under an umbrella festooned with fabric reflecting the legacy of an animal
Police in Bradford are investigating an incident in which a 41-year-old local man suffered puncture wounds following an alleged assault on Clifton Street, near to the junction with Manningham Lane. Officers were called to scene last Saturday morning
People living in Saltaire are urged to let their imaginations run wild with unusual, big or surreal ideas as the World Heritage Site moves into a new era. Bradford Council’s world heritage site officer, who took up her post this summer, said residents
Three Ilkley cyclists have launched a range of sportswear to encourage cyclists – whatever their weight or fitness abilities – to take to the road without feeling uncomfortable in unflattering and tight-fitting clothing. The company – Fat Lad At
A Bradford man who smacked a six-year-old girl so hard he bruised her thighs and bottom has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, with 100 hours of unpaid work. The man, in his 20s, who cannot be named to protect
Phil Parkinson is calling for an “us against the world” siege mentality to see City to another Valley Parade triumph tomorrow. His plans for the home clash with bottom club Tranmere have been riddled with setbacks – with the squad reduced to one
A 28-year-old man who hoarded hundreds of child pornography images as well as pictures of bestiality will be sentenced at Bradford Crown Court on November 8. Sean Morgan, of Swirecroft Road, Gargrave, near Skipton, pleaded guilty to 27 offences
Ryan Whitcut has revealed the Bulls could be ready to announce the club’s latest new investor next week. Cullingworth-based businessman Ian Watt yesterday joined Whitcut and Mark Moore in coming on board at the Provident Stadium. But talks
A special service aimed at boosting Bingley’s economy through the power of prayer takes place at All Saints Parish Church tomorrow. Bishop of Bradford Nick Baines and Shipley MP Philip Davies are to take part in the service organised by All Saints
A builder who partially blinded a man by smashing a glass into his face on a pub dance floor has been sentenced to 20 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, with 300 hours of unpaid work. David Shackleton, 31, of Red Holt Crescent, Keighley
One of the district’s MPs has revealed that more than £575 million in court fines is unpaid across the UK. Shipley MP Philip Davies said the amount was unacceptable and made a mockery of the justice system. He said: “People will be astonished
A committee hopes to force a re-think on controversial Council proposals to close four swimming pools and open four new ones in different places. In a rare move, a scrutiny committee concerned about the lack of crucial detail in the plans has demanded
For a second week on the trot Park Avenue broke up their midweek training schedule with a friendly game. Manager John Deacey felt it would be the best preparation ahead of today’s FA Cup third qualifying-round tie against Penrith. The decision
Firefighters will be back on strike for five hours next Saturday night in protest at an ongoing dispute over pension changes. The Fire Brigades Union has announced plans for further strike action due to take place on October 19 between 6.30pm and
Chief executive Mark Arthur has revealed that the Yorkshire hierarchy are determined to drive the club forward in the coming years – with particular help from league clubs and businesses within the county. Arthur, appointed at Headingley in early
Bradford’s police chief yesterday addressed thousands of Muslims across the city, urging them to let officers “do what they do well” when the English Defence League visits Bradford today. Chief Superintendent Simon Atkin, divisional commander of
Around 200 supporters of the English Defence League have gathered outside the Queen pub in Bridge Street in Bradford city centre ahead of their planned demonstration. As they arrived this morning, they were greeted by grey skies and a persistent
A heart attack survivor is being hailed a hero after risking his life to save a neighbour trapped in a burning house. Garry Hodgson had already been forced back by ferocious flames and choking smoke at groung-floor level, but refused to give up
Recently-appointed boss Mark Bower issued an apology to the club’s supporters after last weekend’s game, blaming himself for a perceived snub. Following the Lions’ 4-1 defeat at third-placed Altrincham, the players did not acknowledge their travelling
Officers from the Manningham and Girlington Neighbourhood Policing Team helped detective colleagues with an arrest inquiry for a man wanted for burglary. Despite the fact he no longer lived at the address provided, the officers traced him to a
