THE Bradford branch of Toys R Us, in Manningham Lane, is understood to be one of 28 outlets the company is closing from next spring. The retailer said it is working on a company voluntary agreement (CVA), which would allow it to jettison 26 loss-making
CITY missed out on a plum tie in tonight's FA Cup third round draw. The Bantams will be away to either Port Vale or Yeovil - the League Two sides drew 1-1 at Vale Park on Saturday.
Yorkshire One: Hullensians 23 Keighley 27KEIGHLEY got back to winning ways with a well-earned victory, showing a refreshing new spirit to end a four-game losing streak.Their performance got better as the game progressed, while the appearance of former
For the first time in 17 years, and for one night only, members of the public will step inside Bradford’s former Odeon after the BBC chose the building to screen the Doctor Who Christmas special, Twice Upon A Time. On December 22, 600 lucky people
RESIDENTS have expressed their anger after the lights on a village Christmas tree in Bradford, paid for by the local parish council, were vandalised beyond repair. The damage to the tree in Clayton is thought to have occurred on Sunday night.The LED lights
A council boss was “re-assured” that his understudy had no financial links to a company looking to secure local authority care contracts, a jury has heard today.Naveeda Ikram, 44, who resigned as a councillor for the Little Horton ward in Bradford last
A CHARITY in Cross Roads is hoping to make December a little tastier for its temporary residents by launching an appeal for turkey-flavoured wet food.Yorkshire Cat Rescue has so far taken in more than 961 cats this year, and expects to reach 1,000 for
STUDENTS from Bradford’s biggest school met with a team of international leaders from various industries and sectors as part of a learning experience to improve and inspire leadership. Grange Technology College was visited on Thursday by delegates from
WEST Yorkshire League clubs' involvement in the West Riding County FA Challenge Trophy is thinning out. However, Baildon Trinity Athletic have reached the fourth round after a 3-1 home victory over Cawood. Athletic will be at home again in
THE Yorkshire Amateur League's interest in the West Riding County FA Challenge Trophy is finished for another season. Fairbank United came closest to making the fourth round, recovering from 3-0 down against Armley CC only to lose 3-2, with the
A NEW Keighley record shop has got into its groove within weeks of opening.Gareth Beck has been left spinning by the success of Grind and Groove since he began selling vinyl discs from his little shop in Cavendish Street.Gareth, a former Australian policeman
AN Ilkley-based PR firm is celebrating after winning two prestigious awards. Approach PR scooped the accolades at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ (CIPR) PRide Awards. The seven-strong consultancy, which boasts more than 24 industry
KEIGHLEY’S Past, Present and Future will be acted out by children from two local schools as part of the reopening of Cliffe Castle Museum’s Victorian park area.Year 6 children from Long Lee and Ingrow Primary Schools are helping launch the event on Sunday
ENGLAND were a "frustrated" team even after their late fightback on day three of the second Ashes Test.Joe Root's men conceded a mammoth 215-run lead when they were bowled out for 227 at the Adelaide Oval, despite a fine eighth-wicket stand
FOUR West Riding County Amateur League Premier Division sides have secured a place in the last 16 of the West Riding County FA Challenge Cup. Steeton, who were eliminated 1-0 at the semi-final stage last season by Boroughbridge, got their revenge
CITY hope Jake Reeves will be fine to face Rochdale on Saturday. The midfielder came off early in the FA Cup win over Plymouth complaining of a tweaked groin. He will not be involved in tomorrow's Checkatrade Trophy tie with Oldham but should
ADAM Cuthbertson has been named as Leeds Women's first-ever head coach.The Australian forward, who has won two Super League titles in his three years with the Rhinos, will combine the full-time role with his playing commitments."It's good
BRADFORD & DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL BILLIARDS LEAGUE - Knockout Competition, Group A: Princeville B 807 Eastbrook 797. Group B: Great Horton 879 Pudsey 834. Breaks: S Wilman (Great Horton) 55, R Bowes (Pudsey) 38, A McGann (Great Horton) 30.
DEVONSHIRE Park in Keighley provided the raw material for people to make wreaths for Christmas.They used foraged materials during a workshop organised by the Friends of Devonshire Park in the Cliffe Castle Museum conservatory.Friends spokesman Kate Toch
POLICE have located a 17 year old who sparked a missing persons appeal this weekend.An appeal for information about the location of Bethany Pemberton was issued by West Yorkshire Police on Friday.Police say they have now found Bethany "safe and well
Wharfedale 28 South Leicester 25WHARFEDALE just edged a hard-fought and entertaining match to record their first National League Two North home win of the season.South Leicester took an early lead with a penalty kick and a drop goal from Rickie Aley before
People who drive illegally in Bradford have been warned their actions “will not be tolerated” after a week-long blitz saw 540 people reported for driving without tax. The operation in the Bradford West area also saw 29 vehicles seized because their
A WOMAN was rescued from scaffolding on the outside of a block of flats this morning. At 4.30am firefighters from Bradford station were called to Stuart Court, off Manchester Road, after reports of a woman trapped on some scaffolding on the second
WORK to demolish a fire damaged sports hall is likely to begin next week.Bradford Council has been given the go ahead to pull down the former Wyke Manor Sports Hall, which was badly damaged by fire in June.The hall (pictured) had been part of a multi
DISAPPOINTED Guiseley boss Paul Cox admitted his team never turned up as their FA Cup adventure came to a painful end at Mansfield.The Lions, making their first appearance in the second round, were beaten 3-0 and had defenders Darren Holden and Chris
A BUSINESS PARK aimed at small to medium sized enterprises within the manufacturing and distribution sector is now at 75 per cent capacity.More than 120,000 sq ft of industrial space has already been built at the Sapper Jordan Rossi Park, off Otley Road
A DISABLED cycling coach who has volunteered in Bradford for more than a decade has spoken of her shock at being named the 2017 Sports Personality Unsung Hero for Yorkshire.Mandy Parker, 57, has given her time to mentor junior riders at East Bradford
A DERELICT Victorian building in Bingley could become a fish and chip restaurant under plans submitted to Bradford Council. The Station Master’s House, in Wellington Street, was bought by Bingley Property Holdings (BPH) after standing empty since
PLANS to transform one of Bradford’s most important Victorian buildings have been formally submitted to planning chiefs. The proposals to turn the old Bradford Register Office in Manor Row into offices for disability charity Bradnet and prospective tenants
ROCK band Coldplay have allowed their hit Fix You to be released by a drama school to raise funds for the Bradford Hospitals Children’s Charity. The Christmas charity single, by DM Academy in Shipley, will be performed at the Alhambra this week
ROMAIN Vincelot believes City can prosper on two fronts as they await their FA Cup third-round fate. The skipper's fifth goal of the season set the Bantams on the way to a 3-1 win over Plymouth to book their place among the Premier League big boys
CAMPAIGNERS are calling for a 20mph speed limit to be introduced on one of Bradford's biggest housing estates. The e-petition, which has been lodged with Bradford Council, is appealing to change the 'default' speed limit from 30mph to 20mph
A MOTORIST who had a “miraculous escape” after crashing off a bridge on the Bingley bypass has been tested for drink-driving. Police accompanied the man to hospital as it was suspected he had been drinking after he was rescued from the Land Rover
AN author and photographer from Haworth who stopped a young woman being raped in a hotel in London has been officially recognised for his bravery.Peter Paul Hartnett was visiting the capital on a trip to mentor students when he heard the late-night attack
HORSE racing, the world cup, Wimbledon.I can understand why people place bets on such things. But what sort of person would go into a bookies to place a bet on whether Prince Harry will get engaged?I find it fascinating that anyone could drum up so much
City 3 Plymouth 1 YOU could never accuse Plymouth's official twitter feed of being understated. "Stand by for some super team news," they teased before the line-ups for Saturday's FA Cup tie at Valley Parade were made public. The return
Mansfield 3 Guiseley 0 PAUL Cox got married around the FA Cup at Mansfield but there was no Stag party on his return with Guiseley yesterday. The Lions boss will still be nursing the hangover all right – the prospect of facing the next stage
A FORMER managing partner of a Bradford law firm, who is serving a prison sentence for fraud, has admitted his role in the issuing of false divorce certificates. The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal found that Mohammed Ayub, 56, had failed to supervise
BOOST can improve for her recent reappearance as she tackles the Betway Sprint Handicap at Southwell. Sir Mark Prescott's three-year-old showed plenty of promise on the all-weather at the beginning of the year, winning two of her three starts and
