THE opening of St George's Hall has been delayed AGAIN after damage to the ceiling was discovered following roof repair work. Damage to the concert hall's ornate ceiling was discovered following the significant repair work to the roof as part of
A CANNABIS factory has been shut down by police in Bradford, following a tip-off from a member of the public. Officers from Bradford East Neighbourhood Policing Team located the grow, which appeared to contain more than 100 marijuana plants, in
A TOUCHING remembrance service for people who have experienced baby loss will be held at Bradford Cathedral this weekend. It will be a way for bereaved parents, families and friends to join together in acknowledging and remembering babies that have
There has been an increase in recorded murders and manslaughters in Bradford over the last year, reflecting the national rise in killings. There were 10 homicides - murders or manslaughters - between July 2017 and June 2018, according to the Office
THERE is just one week to go before Bradford City Runs takes to the streets. The event is on Sunday, 28 October and people are being encouraged to sign up. The annual festival of running has a choice of three distances: a 5km, a 10km and a half
A MAN caught on CCTV dumping bags of rubbish and bits of carpet on a street in West Bowling has been ordered to pay almost £1,000 in fines and costs. Salem Hatam, 41, of Dixon Avenue, was caught dumping the rubbish from a Silver Vauxhall car.
A CONSULTANT orthodontist at St Luke’s Hospital in Bradford is limbering up to take part in the world famous New York City Marathon. Simon Littlewood, who has worked for the NHS in Bradford for 17 years and is the clinical specialty lead for orthodontics
Bradford (Park Avenue) have completed the signing of versatile teenager Alex Hurst from Northern Premier League Premier Division side Matlock Town. The talented 18-year-old, who can play left-midfield, left back or in a more forward role, could
A DELIVERY driver has been freed from a jail sentence after three days because the judge said he was “deeply troubled” by the case. Anthony Bull, 62, was at the wheel of a Telegraph & Argus van when it crashed on the A65 at Hellifield in North
CHILDREN at a Bradford primary school have taken part in a toy workshop aimed at getting children away from electronic games and devices, and playing more games with their families. The event took place at Peel Park Primary School in Undercliffe
COUGARS Women have today completed the signing of Keighley-born England international Jess Courtman. Originally from Ingrow, Courtman joins her home-town club following five years at Bradford Bulls in which time she established herself in the national
TELEGRAPH & Argus Camera Club member Simon Carter says he was in the right place at the right time to capture the sunlight on these wind turbines. Dan Knight was also in the right place to capture the low sun shining through these trees in Otley
A gang of men who embarked on a "campaign of rape and other sexual abuse" against vulnerable teenage girls in Huddersfield has been given lengthy jail sentences, it can now be reported. Among them was Mohammed Azeem, 33, of Wrose Road, Bradford, who
SIR - Reports about how much the poor will lose when Universal Credit is fully implemented across the country were followed the day after by the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, with the tax payer picking up the bill for security around
SIR- Recently, former Tory grandee Jeffrey Archer, said that he would vote for Jeremy Corbyn if he lived in the North. He quoted this recently when he was travelling through the Northwest of England to give a speech at a school. He said that when he
BULLS have paid tribute to longstanding supporter and volunteer John Sowden, who died last Sunday at Huddersfield-based Kirkwood Hospice. A statement on their website read: "John, who has carried out many years of voluntary work for the club, will
A “JEALOUS and obsessive” ex-boyfriend who spied on his lover in a “sinister” plot during which he hid two listening devices in her Brighouse home has been jailed. Wayne Bamford, 47, refused to accept his nine-month relationship with Joanna Dawson
COSTA Coffee has said it will not serve children under 16 with coffee unless it is decaffeinated, a spokesman for the company has said. The statement came after a mother from Bingley said her 14-year-old daughter was refused a drink in its cafe
POLICE have warned residents of two villages not to approach a suspected black panther on the loose in the area. Police Scotland said they received a report of suspected sighting of the panther at around 8.45am on Friday in fields near to the B730
The jury in the trial of two men and a boy accused of involvement in a shooting incident at a Bradford house has been discharged. Michael Webster, 27, of Hill Crest, Swillington, Leeds; Byron Kiloh, 19, of Broadstone Way, Holme Wood, Bradford, and
THE Hunger Games star Sam Claflin has hailed Peaky Blinders as an "iconic show" as it was announced he will join its cast for the programme's fifth series. The 32-year-old, who plays Finnick Odair in the dystopian film series, said he felt "privileged
THE herpes virus could account for at least half of cases of Alzheimer's disease, a scientist has claimed. There are two types of herpes simplex virus (HSV): HSV1, also known as oral herpes, which causes cold sores and blisters around the mouth
AN acclaimed documentary is to be shown in Bradford. Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope, directed and produced by Robert Redford's son James Redford, delves into the science which shows how extreme or prolonged stressful experience
In the latest section of our new weekly look back through the T&A picture archives, here are three more football teams from years gone by. Do you remember any of these players? Email your memories to bradford-sport@telegraphandargus.co.uk
RADICAL preacher Anjem Choudary has been labelled a "pathetic groomer" following his release from prison. The 51-year-old, who was locked up in 2016 after being convicted of inviting support for the Islamic State terror group, was taken from Belmarsh
KEIGHLEY Cougars Women have signed England international Claire Garner from Bradford Bulls. Garner, a police helicopter pilot by trade, only began playing rugby league in 2016 but impressed enough with Bulls to earn an England squad spot in last
A RIDING group was graced with a visit from royalty today when Princess Anne stopped off in the district. Throstle Nest Riding for the Disabled Group was delighted to welcome the Princess Royal to its base and revamped indoor riding area at Wilsden
Acts of heroism and dedication were celebrated at the Bradford District Policing Awards. Over 200 people attended the event at the National Science and Media Museum to see more than 80 people recognised for their efforts in preventing and detecting
SIR - World Mental Health Day on Wednesday, 10 October was a brilliant chance to put mental health and wellbeing in the spotlight in Bradford and beyond. We at Mind in Bradford were bowled over by the interest and support shown by the Bradford public
SIR - Looking around at our homeless, foodbank-reliant UK, I would imagine that if Charles Dickens were alive today he would probably write pretty much the same stories as he did in his lifetime. I`m afraid we are sleepwalking into a new Dickensian
Liam Plunkett is relaxed about inviting competition for his England place after missing the start of the Sri Lanka tour to get married. Plunkett's wedding with long-term American partner Emeleah took place last Saturday in her native Pennsylvania
SIR - Bradford Council installs rising bollards in the city centre for safety reasons, but then doesn't bother to maintain them, making them largely useless (T&A, October 13). This total joke of a Council really is well past its sell-by date
SIR - While being pleased that the anti-fracking protesters who demonstrated at a site in Lancashire last month have had their prison sentences overturned, I would like to give these people a reality check. The protesters are claiming that fracking
SPONSORED CONTENT YOU get more than what’s on the menu at one of West Yorkshire’s most popular restaurants. Orlando’s Italian Restaurant, on the outskirts of Huddersfield, is not just about the freshest, most delicious, authentic Italian food
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) manager Mark Bower has reiterated his view that the Vanarama National League North is one of the most competitive leagues around, which means he is wary of the challenge that lowly Nuneaton Town pose his side. The pair clash
BRADFORD NO1 AA THANK you to everybody who attended last week's annual general meeting. The committee was once again over subscribed with more volunteers than places and Ricky McGee voted back on after a couple of years away. All four proposed
RHYS Morgan has called for his young side to become more streetwise and go on a run of victories as they look to bounce back from a disappointing defeat. Ilkley host Alnwick at Stacks Field on Saturday following a 38-22 loss at Rossendale in the
ECCLESHILL United recorded an excellent 3-0 win at high-flying Penistone Church last weekend and new signing Josh Grant believes that more performances like that can see the Eagles mount an unlikely promotion push. The left back, who has dropped
FILM crews descended on historic Oakwell Hall as part of a new TV drama. The former home of the Batt family in Nutter Lane, Birstall, is no stranger to the small screen having been used as a location for TV and film since the 1920s. The most recent
BOOKS can leave a lasting impression. I’ve always loved books and despite the popularity of reading on a screen I still love flicking through the pages - just call me old fashioned. Whether you’re into e-books or prefer the more tangible experience
BRADFORD & Bingley are looking forward to returning to the comforts of Wagon Lane tomorrow in North One East. The Bees suffered a 34-20 defeat at leaders York last Saturday which coach Anthony Posa described as a “little bit disappointing”.
X FACTOR winner Matt Terry is looking forward to returning to his roots. “I started off in musical theatre. I trained on a scholarship when I was 18 in musical theatre and I kind of fell into the X Factor,” he explains, referring to his triumph
HOW much should we read into the fact that 44 per cent of Bradford’s 16-year-olds failed to achieve a pass mark in their English and Maths examinations? After all, the result mirrors the national picture which saw a fall in pass rates among youngsters
AN area outside the Broadway Shopping Centre will soon be home to a Christmas tree and "ceiling of light" as part of the city's Christmas celebrations. Work has been ongoing for much of the month preparing the site on Broadway, where the former
A COPY of the Treaty of Versailles will be part of an exhibition looking at the peace process following the First World War. The Peace Museum will be running A Flawed Peace? which focusses on both heritage of the war and heritage of the peace following
100 Years Ago – 1918 Bradford West Riding Court had fined a grocer from Cleckheaton £50 for baking with white flour. Summoned for breach of the Manufacture of Flour Order 1917, Mr. Hillard and two members his staff, were reprimanded by the court
25 Years Ago: Veteran actor Ron Moody was taken to Birmingham hospital after suffering a stroke hours before a reunion with Oliver co-star Mark Lester. Ron, famous for his part as Fagin in the ‘60s musical, was said to be stable. 50 Years Ago: Beatle
TWO Bradford businesses have been named as finalists in this year’s British Takeaway Awards (BTA). The Sweetie People, based in Town Gate, Wyke, and Khyber, at The Green, Idle, are among the Yorkshire finalists on their way to a star-studded ceremony
A MAN accused of organising a shooting in which a Bradford house was sprayed with bullets has told a jury the incident was nothing to do with him. Michael Webster said he did not see a firearm being discharged at the property in Hill Top Road, Thornton
ALMOST half of Bradford’s 16-year-old failed to pass their GCSE English and maths GCSE examinations this year, despite Bradford Council claiming the figures show an overall improvement over the past five years. Figures released by the Department
COUNCILLORS have spoken out on the “outrageous” attacks on emergency services that have been increasing in recent weeks. At a meeting of the Full Council on Tuesday, members voted in favour of a “Protect the Protectors” motions, supporting emergency
THEY were a band of friends who became Bradford’s most prominent art graduates. Dubbed the ‘Bradford Mafia’ by poet and writer Edward Lucie-Smith in 1967, artists David Hockney, David Oxtoby, John Loker, Michael Vaughan and Norman Stevens studied
WORK on the final phase of an affordable housing development is now underway. The 59-home scheme in Heaton is part of the Chellow Heights regeneration project and is being built by Strategic Team Group for the Newcastle-based Home Group. The
ALLOTMENT-holders plagued by a string of arson attacks and vandalism are to hold a first bonfire next month in a bid to show the local community they are fighting back. Those that tend plots at Bowling Allotments, in Bowling Park Drive, are to
IT could have been David Hopkin speaking about City. “It’s a weakness of the team and it’s a weakness of the phase that we’re going through,” admitted Rochdale boss Keith Hill. “It’s individual, and I think all the goals can be stopped – they
IT’S time City stepped up to the challenge, Jack Payne today insisted. David Hopkin let loose on his under-par players after last week’s loss at Accrington Stanley. Tomorrow’s home clash with Rochdale offers the first chance for his team to
A SECOND major business partnership has been launched by overseas trade specialist Chamber International. This time, the new partnership with Resolve, aims to improve how UK companies can access North American markets. It follows an announcement
THE air was cleared in the cramped confines of the Accrington away dressing room. Now David Hopkin expects to see the result when City return to Valley Parade tomorrow to face Rochdale. In the first of two home games in four days, the head coach
DAVID Hopkin is urging the City faithful to forget about their grievances with chairman Edin Rahic and focus on the football. The struggling Bantams face a huge week against three sides just above them at the bottom end of League One. Rochdale
LIVES are being put at risk by unsafe taxis on the Bradford district's roads, it is claimed. Fears have been voiced after it was revealed that around a third of taxis are failing basic safety tests. Some faults are so serious, vehicles are
