Pudsey St Lawrence defeated Cleckheaton by 107 runs in the Sovereign Health Care Priestley Cup final at Undercliffe today. Division One leaders Cleckheaton’s hopes of a league and cup double were shattered as they lost their last six wickets for
LEEDS owner Massimo Cellino has given boss Dave Hockaday an unexpected lifeline after reversing out of his decision to sack him just five games into the season. Cellino earned his unflattering nickname of the 'manager eater' during his time in
Wharfedale 12, Stourbridge 17 WITH a number of senior players unavailable for this pre-season warm-up, Wharfedale featured an array of youthful talent, eager to impress the selectors. SSE National League Two North promotion favourites Stourbridge
MUHAMMAD Ali insists he can hold his head up high despite the Keighley boxer seeing gold slip through his grasp at the Youth Olympic Games.Despite arriving in China on Tuesday, August 12, Ali had to wait 11 days to get his assault on the second summer
Old Brodleians 22, Bradford Salem 26 Bradford Salem's completed their pre-season programme with a last-gasp victory over SSE Yorkshire Division One outfit Old Brodleians at Woodhead Park. In what proved to be a see-saw battle, Salem had to
BINGLEY Harrier Jonathan Brownlee was an impressive winner of Saturday's World Triathlon Series event in Stockholm. The former Bradford Grammar School pupil won in 57 minutes 31 seconds and was closely followed home by his brother Alistair, with
Alex Lees column ADIL Rashid was outstanding yet again in taking five wickets in our one-day Cup win over Hampshire on Thursday. We bowled and fielded superbly to bowl them out for 172, and Adil was superbly backed up by our seamers, particularly
NO ISSUES are settled yet in Division One of the JCT600 Bradford League but, with only two matches to play, leaders Cleckheaton need only 16 points to retain the championship.Meanwhile, bottom two clubs Morley and Yeadon look certain to be playing Division
THACKLEY manager Andy Patterson found himself in goal as his under-strength team headed to Maltby Main in the Northern Counties East League – and it cost them dearly.The Dennyboys lost 3-1 after taking the lead and the boss did not cover himself
SECOND-placed Saltaire are on the verge of returning to Division One at the first attempt following their six-wicket JCT600 Bradford League win over Spen Victoria. Saltaire's 16-point victory means they are now 54 clear of third-placed Baildon
Glossop North End 1, Silsden 1 SILSDEN needed a late leveller but they came away from early North West Counties League Premier Division leaders Glossop North End with a highly creditable point. It was the first time the Derbyshire outfit had
A FAMILY company treated its workers to a weekend in Edinburgh – but there was no getting away from the firm’s products.Bosses of Wyedean Weaving celebrated half-a-century of manufacturing in Haworth by taking 17 staff – all but two
SECOND-placed New Wortley found themselves worse off than before in the Dales Council League title race despite being awarded victory without having to play. Scheduled Division A opponents Adel could not raise a team so conceded the result, with
MONEY raised at a Bradford church's family fun day is to be used towards the refurbishment of a community centre in Great Horton. The Chapel of Grace organised the social event, which featured a barbecue, bouncy castle and table tennis, to bring together
OMARS secured promotion from Group B after a winning Bradford Mutual Sunday School League draw against Great Horton Church B. Rain on Saturday meant the number of overs per side were reduced for most games. Omars scored 159-9 courtesy of Rizwan
NEW funding for a mediation service will help families affected by couples divorcing in the Bradford area, it has been claimed.Couples separating will qualify for free mediation where either one qualifies for legal aid under a change announced by Justice
TAKE a sneaky peak behind the corridors of Bradford's City Hall at a free guided tour.The latest rounds of tours will be held on Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm and Thursday 10am to noon. The tours of City Hall will also offer an insight into the council
PETROLHEADS can take a step back in time for a free classic car show in Saltaire. The Northcliffe Motors Classic Vehicles Show will be held at Northcliffe Motors, Saltaire Road, on Sunday, September 21 between 10am and 4pm.
A KEIGHLEY charity shop is hoping to re-unite a set of old family photographs with its rightful owner.Yorkshire Cat Rescue, which has a shop in Cavendish Street, understands that the pictures have probably been donated accidentally inside a box of clothing.The
GROUPS in the Keighley area are being asked for their views on the funding of community centres and community development work.Bradford Council is holding a consultation session next week on its proposals for commissioning services across the district.The
SIX members of the same family are taking part in the Great North Run to raise money for Manorlands hospice .Chris and Carole Cunningham and their children Rachel, twins Andy and Rob, and Fran are all tackling the September 7 half-marathon in aid of the
A FIRE at a disused section of the former Leeds Road Hospital building in Bradford is being treated as a suspected arson.Two crews from Bradford fire station were called to Maudsley Street at around 3.20pm on Saturday.The other section of the building
YORKSHIRE Water customers have been urged to save money and litres of water by using a host of free gadgets. The firm's customers will be able to apply for water-saving kits, to aid their bills and water consumption. The devices up for grabs include
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was stabbed and robbed in an alleyway attack in West Bowling. The 41-year-old woman was stabbed with a knife, although she was not seriously injured as a result. She was also hit in the face and suffered
A COLLECTION of Aston Martins from through the decades were paraded through Farsley to celebrate the car firm's relationship with the community.A group of 25 of the luxury vehicles from members of the Yorkshire branch of the Aston Martin Owners'
FIRE crews were today damping down after a large blaze at a former textile mill in West Bowling, Bradford. At its height, 12 fire crews were battling the blaze at the four-storey Ivy Mills, in Mill Lane, which broke out just before 8am yesterday. Fire
