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  • RACING TIPS: Could It Be Love for O'Brien?

    COULD It Be Love can gain the victory her consistency merits in the William Hill Summer Stakes at York.Aidan O'Brien's filly ran a fantastic race to finish best of the rest behind Alpha Centauri in the Irish 1,000 Guineas in May before placing

  • Three taken to hospital after Manchester Road crash

    THREE people have been taken to hospital following a crash in Bradford this evening.  Emergency services were called to Manchester Road at around 8.40pm, where a Kia Picanto going towards the city centre smashed into a road sign and barrier.

  • Councillor gets his parking fine overturned

    A councillor successfully challenged his fine after being penalised when he used a town centre car park. But Councillor Michael Westerman, who is chairman of Keighley Town Council’s Watch and Transport Committee, said other people who have been

  • Three Bradford men charged over 'Asian gold' burglaries

    DETECTIVES investigating ‘Asian gold’ burglaries have charged three Bradford men. Officers have been investigating a series of similar offences where homes appear to have been specifically targeted for high value gold jewellery. These include

  • Crews called to Keighley moor fire

    A MOOR fire broke out in Keighley this afternoon. Firefighters from Shipley and Keighley were called to the blaze at Long Lee Lane at around 4pm. Watch Commander Joe Brady, of Keighley Fire Station, said the fire was around 100 metres by 50 metres and

  • Bustin signs full deal with Bradford Bulls

    CALLUM Bustin this afternoon signed a permanent deal with the Bulls. The powerful forward has been a key figure in the promotion push while on loan from Castleford Tigers. And he has now put pen to paper on a contract that will tie him to Odsal

  • Pub set to close for more than a month for £711,000 revamp

    A CLECKHEATON pub is set to close its doors to customers for just over a month to allow a major refurbishment to take place.The Obediah Brooke, on Bradford Road, will undergo a revamp and expansion costing £711,000.The work started on Monday, although

  • Young child 'seriously injured' in Lidget Green crash

    A YOUNG child has been seriously injured in a crash this afternoon.  Emergency services were called to Beckside Road, Lidget Green, at around 2.20pm.  A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said officers were called to reports of a crash involving

  • Morrisons trials plastic deposit return scheme in supermarkets

    Bradford-based supermarket chain Morrisons is trialling vending machines for the return of single-use plastic bottles to reduce their impact on the environment.The two reverse vending machines will be in the retailer's stores in Skipton and Lindsayfield

  • Bignot feels proud of his Lions

    GUISELEY'S joint-manager Marcus Bignot was delighted with his side's 2-1 win over Bradford City, with even a negative turned into a positive.Bignot enthused: "I think we've ticked every box today, in terms of what we wanted from our first

  • Former Bantams keeper training with Portsmouth

    COLIN Doyle is training with Portsmouth. The former City keeper is on the look-out for a new club after failing to agree a new contract at Valley Parade. He will train with Kenny Jackett’s side for the next week. The Republic of Ireland international

  • Woman, 24, arrested over Bradford city centre stabbing

    A WOMAN has been arrested over a stabbing in Bradford city centre. Police and paramedics were called to Bridge Street, close to Bradford Interchange, at around 3.30pm yesterday to reports a man had been stabbed. A large section of pavement

  • Grayson targets title bid for Diamonds

    PAUL Grayson is targeting consistency from the Yorkshire Diamonds as they bid for Kia Super League glory this summer.The Diamonds coach feels a title shot is realistic having missed out on Finals Day in each of the competition’s first two seasons. But

  • Project celebrates first year with lunch

    A COMMUNITY lunch to celebrate a year of the ‘Made in Manningham’ project will take place in Bradford on July 18. The event will be held at the Carlisle Business Centre from noon until 2pm.Project leaders will host the lunch to recognise community businesses

  • Police on look out for canoe after van theft

    POLICE are asking people to be on the look out for watersports equipment after some unusual items were stolen from a van. Thieves took a canoe and kayaking equipment from a van in Ford, Queensbury at around 1.50pm on Wednesday, July 11. The

  • Bantams confirm Peterborough bid for Wyke

    CITY have confirmed they have received a first offer for Charlie Wyke, understood to have come from Peterborough. A figure of £500,000 has been mentioned, although it is not known whether that would be one straight payment or as part of a package

  • Friday night's alright for Lingard as Cougars host Oldham

    FINANCIAL woes and a player exodus have contributed to a difficult few weeks for Keighley Cougars, but head coach Craig Lingard is hoping that tomorrow night's clash with Oldham will provide a tonic for the club.A much-needed 32-16 win over Hemel

  • Shady side of sun-worshipping

    WATCHING Love Island is like getting through half a tub of Pringles in one go. It’s a short fix guilty pleasure, quickly replaced by queasy self-loathing.The appeal of the summer hit show - unless you’re a 15-year-old boy, in which case the appeal is

  • T&A 150th: England’s Finest Hour

    The Telegraph & Argus celebrates its 150th anniversary this year and in honour of the occasion we are printing a story from our archives every day for 150 days.Today we look at the Telegraph & Argus Wednesday, July 27, 1966: Big money had been placed

  • Dennis the Menace and Bradford Mayor launch reading challenge

    A SUMMER scheme to get more children reading over the summer has been backed by both Dennis the Menace and the Lord Mayor of Bradford.This year’s Summer Reading Challenge will be inspired by the Beano star, and have the theme Mischief Makers. It starts

  • Super League can't be selfish with crisis clubs, says Kear

    JOHN Kear has called on rugby league’s big hitters to rally round for crisis clubs like Keighley.Cougars, Barrow and Whitehaven have all reported financial turmoil as they fight to see out the season.Keighley revealed they had £34.23 in the bank account

  • Don't mention the ankle, says fit-again Bantams striker

    ALEX Jones has slapped a ban on any injury talk as he plots to make up for lost time.The City striker is flying high after coming through his first appearance for eight months in the opening friendly at Guiseley.Jones played in the second-half team and

  • Work to begin on M62 junction improvements

    MAJOR work to improve two key M62 junctions will begin on Monday, July 23.The roundabouts and slip roads at junction 27 for Gildersome will be upgraded as part of a two phase scheme. The scheme – which aims to improve journey times and reduce congestion

  • Care trust given gold award in health and safety scheme

    Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for the tenth year running for its occupational health and safety by the Royal Society of the Prevention of Accident (RoSPA). For the fourth consecutive year, the care trust has achieved

  • Some good renewable news

    IN years to come we will look back on the current decade and celebrate the fact that it heralded the first significant change from fossil fuels to more renewable forms of energy use that don’t produce CO2.In some ways it’s similar to the drastic change

  • Women and girls sought for 'radical' theatre production

    BRADFORD women from all walks of life have been invited to sign up for a local theatre group’s new project.Common Wealth, based in the city, is building up a group of 15 women of all ages, experiences and background to work on Radical Acts - inspired

  • Rise in number of gun licenses since 2009

    OWNERS of a gun license in West Yorkshire now total 12,439 - an increase of nearly four thousand since 2009.Figures from the Home Office show that in March this year, there were 12,439 licensed firearms in the area - excluding shotguns - up from 8,721

  • Yorkshire: Patterson wants Vikings to be brave

    STEVE Patterson has urged his Yorkshire players to continue being brave as they look to put Sunday’s Vitality Blast defeat to Birmingham behind them.The Vikings travel to Emirates Riverside tomorrow (6.30pm) to tackle a Durham Jets side who they hammered

  • Man stabbed outside city centre pub

    POLICE and paramedics were called to city centre pub this afternoon after a man had been stabbed in the street. Officers had cordoned off a large section of pavement outside The Queen pub in Bridge Street, close to Bradford Interchange. Paramedics

  • Gabriel all smiles after life-changing operation

    A four-year-old boy has undergone life-changing surgery – thanks to the generosity of residents in the district.Gabriel Kendell, of Burley-in-Wharfedale, near Ilkley, has spastic diplegia cerebral palsy and needed an operation called Selective Dorsal