HELP - I am under siege. I am being bombarded with tips on how to clean your house. I only have to open my email and there they are, row upon row of messages doling out advice on spring cleaning, sent no doubt to coincide with the first day of
PARTS of the district have seen flooding today and road conditions remain treacherous as a result of torrential rain storms. These photos illustrate the difference the rain fall has made in a few short hours. They were taken by Philip
Local people expressed their outrage after a car and homes were covered in stinking animal waste this afternoon. The front of homes in Brighouse Road were splashed with a black substance while a BMW car was covered in the lorry's cargo at noon
Transport bosses have revealed they are working with bus chiefs to address timetable changes that have “wrecked” the bus network in North Kirklees. But whilst they are seeking a solution to the issues around key services – some of which have been
POLICE have been called in to help stranded vehicles after the River Wharfe burst its banks in Ilkley. Officers from Operation Steerside, who are normally tasked with taking the district's dangerous drivers off the road, tweeted this photograph
SATURDAY was a washout across the district and heavy rainfall saw river levels rise and train services disrupted. Trains were delayed between Halifax and Bradford Interchange on Saturday morning, while high river levels saw water crossing roads
POLICE are carrying out a sweeping operation to crackdown on knife crime in Bradford. Moves - as part of a co-ordinated operation across West Yorkshire - will include carrying out test purchases at shops and targeting known anti-social behaviour
A WET and cold Saturday only got worse for some residents in Keelham when a lorry carrying animal waste spilt some of its load onto their cars and houses. The front of homes in Brighouse Road were splashed with a black substance while a BMW car
POLICE apprehended a powerful hot hatchback after a pursuit in Bradford. Officers from the roads policing unit said the red Focus ST - which has a top speed of more than 140mph - had been reported stolen in South Yorkshire. It was spotted in
BRADFORD’S Shuttle Shuffle Festival is returning this summer, showcasing local bands and musicians. The urban grassroots music festival will take place in Little Germany, and acts confirmed so far are Verity White, Nick Aslam and The Tuesday Club
HOMEOWNERS at Jowett Court in Bradford have gathered to celebrate McCarthy & Stone Resales’ first birthday. Staff and visitors from nearby McCarthy & Stone developments attended the morning celebrations and enjoyed coffee and cake with the
5:03pm CITY slipped to the bottom of League One after a hugely damaging - and controversial - late defeat at Oxford this
BEERS from China, Australia, Brazil, South Africa and the USA, as well as the UK, will be available at Wetherspoon pubs during their 12-day real-ale festival. The Obediah Brooke in Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, is one of the chain that will be serving
POLICE were kicked, punched and headbutted in a week which saw 28 officers assaulted in the line of duty. West Yorkshire Police Federation published the weekly figures on social media and revealed 13 were kicked, seven were spat at and four were
A SCHOOL in the Bradford district enjoyed its trip to the Industrial Museum, with pupils learning about life in the mills during the 19th Century. A class at Eastburn School in Keighley are studying Titus Salt, as a local person who made a difference
BRADFORD’s finest teachers, governors, students and support staff were celebrated on Thursday at the sixth annual Telegraph & Argus Bradford Schools Awards. Nominees from all corners of the district descended on the Aagrah Midpoint in Thornbury
A MEETING to try and save a 400-year-old pub which closed late last year is taking place on Monday. The Sun Inn in Cottingley closed its doors to punters on November 22, after a public house had been in operation on the site in Bradford Old Road
SCRAPPING prison sentences of less than six months is a "good idea" - West Yorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner has told Councillors. Mark Burns Williamson attended a meeting of Bradford Council's Corporate Scrutiny Committee on Thursday,
JY HITCHCOX’S long-term absence for the Bulls offers the chance for other wingers to come to the fore. Coach John Kear believes his squad still have the resources to cope without the free-scoring Australian, who could potentially miss most of the
A HOUSING provider has been given the go ahead to flatten three blocks of flats in Bingley. Incommunities submitted plans to knock down the 50-year-old tower blocks at Crosley Wood – Peel House, Brunswick House And Adelaide House last month.
THE legalisation of cannabis and the dangers of gang culture were issues discussed when West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner met with Bradford Councillors. Mark Burns Williamson appeared before Bradford Council’s Corporate Scrutiny Committee
NEW tactics are being deployed to stop fly-tippers from blighting Bradford. West Yorkshire Police and Bradford Council stopped vehicles carrying waste in Buttershaw and Wibsey to check their destination and documents. The project was carried
TRANSPORT chiefs have been accused of leaving elderly travellers behind after they adopted a new bus information strategy that prioritises online information about timetables. West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s transport committee yesterday recommended
PLANS have been lodged with Bradford Council for a new development of eight houses. The application, for land north of the Titan Shopping Centre on Town Gate, Wyke, has been submitted by Richard Firth of Chichester-based Masham Developments.
“SCANDALOUS”. That’s the message from Bradford South MP Judith Cummins as latest figures reveal almost 1,800 Bradford children have had teeth extracted under general anaesthetic over the last four years - at an eye-watering cost of around £1.5
THERE are just a few days left to help shape how Bradford's new city centre market will look. The consultation on plans to create a new food market on Darley Street will close on Monday, and Bradford Council says there has already been a "strong
A MAN who during a row with his former partner damaged a door has been ordered to pay £236 in fines and costs by Skipton magistrates. Police went to Airedale Ings in Cononley at 1.30pm on February 17 after receiving a call about a domestic incident
THE BULLS got back on track against local rivals Batley Bulldogs last week. Now, they face their second away trip in a row when they visit struggling Widnes Vikings on Sunday. For those making the trip over to Cheshire, we've got you covered
IF YOU’RE a volume brand in 2019, it’s vital to offer a supermini-based SUV. As Europe’s best-selling urban crossover, the Renault Captur is the one that all the rest are trying to beat. The Captur’s mass appeal can be attributed to its characterful
Check out our game preview as the Bantams travel to Oxford for a crucial relegation battle in League One. Kick-off: Saturday, March 16 (3pm) Venue: Kassam Stadium Possible line-ups OXFORD GK Simon Eastwood RB Sam Long CH Curtis
I thought last week’s performance at Batley was the best of the season without doubt. We played some good attacking rugby, despite the conditions, our kicking game was exceptional and the game management from the half-backs – both of whom I was
THE EMBASSY Yeadon club are having a fine season in the Bradford Table Tennis League with the Division One title a near certainty for their A team. The C and D teams are in the top three in Division Two, with the C team favourites to land the title
MIND the gap – that’s all City should be focusing on for Gary Bowyer. The Bantams are braced for a critical date in the battle to save their League One status today when they face fellow strugglers Oxford. Karl Robinson’s side are currently four
BRADFORD City Women travel to Hull City on Sunday, hoping to keep up the positive momentum that saw them run fifth-placed Derby County close last weekend, losing 2-1 with a 93rd minute goal when they looked set to claim their first point of the season
JOHN Kear believes his patched-up Bulls deserve credit for toughing it out on their return to the Championship. Bradford are currently sat in mid-table after three wins from their first six games since promotion. But Kear feels that only tells
HOPE Akpan has an added personal incentive to rescue City from the drop. The Bantams’ latest captain is keen to avoid an unwanted hat-trick of relegations after going down in the last two seasons with Blackburn and Burton. It is the same scenario
WHAT an important win last weekend at Batley. After the tribulations and disappointments of the previous three weeks, a win was vital and really important to get us moving forward again on our journey. I think overall it was a strong performance
