POLICE are testing a substance they seized from a Manningham shop to see if it is the illegal drug Spice. Over the weekend officers from West Yorkshire Police searched a commercial premises in the area they believed was selling the drug, which is
A FIRE broke out in the living room of a Keighley first-floor flat this afternoon. A crew from the town's fire station was called out to deal with the incident, off Halifax Road, at about 1.30pm. The fire had been partially extinguished by a
A HOST of former Bradford Bulls stars are among a panel chosen to select the 2019 Steve Prescott Man of Steel. The 21-strong panel, chaired by three-time Man of Steel winner and Bradford Northern favourite Ellery Hanley, includes Jamie Peacock,
KEIGHLEY Cougars have been drawn at home to Cumbrian side Distington in tonight's third round draw of the Coral Challenge Cup, while West Bowling are away to Hunslet. Minnows Distington have so far seen off Torfean Tigers and the Royal Air Force
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a male biker was killed in crash earlier today. The man was riding his Aprilia 125 motorbike towards Bradford along Bruntcliffe Road in Morley, when the bike was involved in a crash with two cars. The
PLANS for a £40 million extension to the retail park at junction 27 off the M62 could be blocked amid concerns about the potential hazard posed by a nearby chemicals firm. The developer behind the scheme for an underused site on the edge of the
A MISSING Bradford teenager has been found safe and well, West Yorkshire Police confirmed on Facebook. It had put out an appeal in relation to the whereabouts of 15-year-old Zaynab Fiza, and she was located this morning. West Yorkshire Police
PLANS to convert a former mill into student flats have been refused – with planners saying the proposed flats “do not appear capable of facilitating independent habitation.” Last year an application was submitted to Bradford Council for the change
BRADFORDIANS from a diverse range of backgrounds are being encouraged to apply for a place on the Parole Board. The Board is holding a recruitment event in Bradford on Friday, February 22, at the Bradford Hotel, in Hall Ings, to discuss why it must
A night-time burglar who smashed his way into a Bradford primary school to steal 12 laptop computers has been jailed for two years. Adam Robinson and his accomplice caused loss and damage totalling more than £11,000 when they broke into a roller-shutter
A 14-year-old kickboxer died due to a rare medical "fluke" when a blow to his chest caused a cardiac arrest during a championship bout, a pathologist has told an inquest. Scott Marsden, from Sheffield, collapsed in the final seconds of the fifth
Keighley 13 Old Brodleians 21 BLUSTERY wet conditions led to an often dour Yorkshire Division One contest, the result of which was determined by a mostly dominant visitor’s pack. The early signs were promising for a Keighley side lacking influential
Telegraph & Argus readers have spoken... so many of you love looking back on Bradford's past and chatting about times gone by that we've set up a dedicated online Facebook group. Our Bradford Nostalgia group is an online community for Bradfordians
SKIPTON businesses have said a resounding 'Yes' to renewing the town’s Business Improvement District (BID) for a third five-year term. The announcement of the result of the ballot of businesses in the town shows they have overwhelmingly backed the
BULLS have confirmed the arrival of prop Olsi Krasniqi on a one-month loan from Championship rivals Toronto Wolfpack. As reported in the T&A last week, the 26-year-old's capture will strengthen the Bradford pack and he is in contention to make
POLICE have officially named the elderly couple who were killed in a crash in Halifax Road, Cleckheaton, last week. Eric Walsh, 93, and his wife Marion Walsh, 90, both died in the crash on February 4. The couple, from Bailiff Bridge, were on
NATIONAL LEAGUE TWO NORTH Macclesfield 13 Wharfedale 34 A DOMINANT performance saw Wharfedale earn a convincing 34-13 win at Macclesfield. They dominated the opening quarter and came out after the interval and controlled the game playing
BRIGHOUSE Town U21s drew 1-1 at Tadcaster Albion (Prem Black) in the West Riding County FA Development League. Brighouse started at a high tempo and pressed Tadcaster high up the pitch. Town continued to dominate but could not convert any of their
A TINY school is awaiting news of its fate following a make-or-break meeting in London. A delegation from Oldfield Primary, which is fighting Government moves to impose academy status, visited the capital to plead its case with Education Minister
AN Evening with Kim Woodburn, scheduled at King’s Hall, Ilkley tomorrow, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Bradford Theatres are working hard to notify their customers and provide full refunds to those who had booked to see the
NEW Oldham boss Paul Scholes hopes to tap into former club Manchester United to give his first foray into management a boost. The 44-year-old has taken the job with his hometown club and been given a one-and-a-half-year contract. He believes
POLICE are guarding the scene of a fire in Bradford. Two officers can be seen outside the house on Haworth Road, Heaton, and a cordon also looks to be in place. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that firefighters from Fairweather
TELEGRAPH & Argus Camera Club member Ian Bale submitted a picture of a rally car taken 35 years ago. You can tell this is a period shot because the car – a Fiat 127 – ceased production in 1983 (although it lived on as various SEATs and Yugos
A NUISANCE bike has been recovered by police in Allerton. PC Price, who is part of the new Steerside Enforcement Team, said police had received "numerous reports" about the bike, which is suspected to be stolen. Week of action for Steerside
SIR - Coronation Street episode on February 2, a few minutes in, Brian said to his partner “I'll be STOOD there bidding our loyal customers” etc. NO! He'll be STANDING there or he'll STAND there. Where can our youngsters learn correctly spoken
A BRADFORD biker was seriously injured in a crash over the weekend. It happened at around 4.15pm on Saturday (February 9) on Huddersfield Road in Netherton. A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "A motorcycle was travelling along Huddersfield
A ROAD is closed and there is slow traffic following a serious accident. The A650 Bruntcliffe Road, Morley, is closed both ways between Scotchman Lane and Howden Clough Road. Drivers are being warned of delays and slow traffic.
LAST week saw a new feature start in Education Matters in partnership with the Bradford for Teaching campaign. It introduces you to teachers who have come through the campaign to have a positive impact in Bradford’s schools, and this week it is
THE chairman of the Education Select Committee is calling for GCSEs to be scrapped. Robert Halfon says England's education system is in need of a radical overhaul. He believes young people need to develop skills alongside subject knowledge
SPONSORED CONTENT ONE of Bingley’s most remarkable restaurants is rolling-out a brand-new spring menu this month. The Potting Shed, located on the market town’s Main Street, has impressed customers and firmly established itself as quite different
AN eyesore site on the edge of Saltaire could soon be cleared up and redeveloped - but the scheme has already attracted objections. For years the former Saltaire Garden Centre and Nursery, near Hirst Wood Lock on the Leeds Liverpool Canal, has
THE firefighters' union has raised concerns that a shortage of fire crews and appliances could leave areas exposed. FBU representatives say that with three appliances needed to attend a house fire - which happened at Keighley and Bingley recently
CONCERN has been raised over plans for a development of eight new apartments in Shipley. Proposals for the two and three-storey development have been lodged by Oak Tree Developments for land at Spring Hurst Road, off Bradford Road. The application
OVER 23,600 people in the Bradford District are employed in one of the five sectors that will be most impacted by Brexit. With the likelihood of the UK leaving the EU without a deal, Bradford Council has drawn up a “Brexit Preparedness” report
A CONTROVERSIAL snooker club has been denied planning permission for a second time - but the owner has vowed to keep on trying. The neighbours of Clifton Snooker Lounge, in Clifton Street, Manningham, have complained numerous times to the police
A UNION'S plans to turn an empty city centre shop into new offices have been approved by Bradford Council. Shortly before Christmas the Unite union submitted a planning application to convert the ground floor and basement of Sunbridge Chambers,
IN the age of online messaging, Royal Mail is hoping to rekindle a fondness for the handwritten love letter this Valentine's Day, by dedicating postboxes to some of Britain's greatest romantic wordsmiths. Quotes from the works of poets John Keats
JOHN Kear admitted there were some harsh words given to his Bulls side in the dressing room at half-time against Swinton Lions, but was impressed with their response. Bulls played their first away match of the Betfred Championship season at Heywood
A BRADFORD company will be taking on nine apprentices at its Low Moor site this year. Solenis is hosting an open day at its plant on Saturday, March 2 from 10am to 2pm, giving youngsters the chance to learn about apprenticeship opportunities in
PAUDIE O’Connor could be thrown back into City’s relegation fight after finding himself the odd man out. The Leeds defender has not even been on the bench for the last two games because David Hopkin’s side have the maximum five loans allowed in
