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  • Late Lynam try snatches dramatic win for Keighley Cougars

    JOSH Lynam’s dramatic try at the death saw Keighley Cougars snatch a 24-22 victory at home to North Wales Crusaders. Craig Lingard's side trailed 16-10 at the break and when Callum Hazard went over for a try to put the Welsh visitors 22-18 up with

  • 'Quenched and drenched' at Dales spa

    MY life is one long to-do list - and taking care of body and soul is so near the bottom it rarely gets ticked off the checklist at all. So I relished an afternoon at the Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa, taking time out to replenish mind, body and

  • Former Bantams boss Stuart McCall sacked by Scunthorpe

    SCUNTHORPE United have sacked boss Stuart McCall. The former Bantams manager has left his post after just seven months at Glanford Park, with Andy Dawson being installed as caretaker for the rest of the season. McCall was awarded League One

  • Fire at derelict building in Manningham

    A FIRE at a derelict building in Manningham is suspected to have been deliberate. Firefighters from Shipley and Fairweather Green were called to Birr Road earlier today. A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said it was a small

  • New exhibition explores stories of Bradford's history

    A NEW exhibition celebrating the rich cultural make up of Bradford’s diverse population has opened at the National Science and Media Museum. The major exhibition, titled Above the Noise: 15 Stories, explores the activism of Bradford’s communities

  • Another narrow defeat keeps Guiseley in trouble

    GUISELEY remain perilously close to the drop zone after yet another narrow National League North defeat, this time losing 1-0 at Hereford. The Bulls made the crucial breakthrough from a set piece deep into the second half of a dour struggle between

  • BANTAMS REACTION: Bowyer fumes as City stay rooted to bottom

    GARY Bowyer held a half-hour inquest in City’s dressing room after their shocking 4-1 home loss to Blackpool. The Bantams boss ripped into his players after a performance that left him “fuming”. City were booed off by the Valley Parade crowd

  • Silsden held at home by 1874 Northwich

    AFTER waiting four weeks to get back out onto the pitch following a 4-1 home win, Silsden played out a 0-0 draw with 1874 Northwich in the North West Counties League premier division. Three blank Saturdays and a postponement meant that the Cobbydalers

  • Farsley Celtic extend lead at the top of Evo-Stik League

    FARSLEY Celtic extended their lead at the summit of the Evo-Stik League Premier Division with a comfortable 3-0 victory at Bamber Bridge. The Preston-based outfit are mid-table but Roses derby clashes are always difficult and the Celts had to work

  • Children get water-smart in fun workshops

    A PRIMARY school in Ilkley has been visited by Yorkshire Water and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to promote reducing water wastage. The 'Soak it Up' workshop at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School taught pupils about the importance of water sustainability

  • McGee buoyed by most enjoyable win of season

    Yorkshire Division One: Keighley 26 Beverley 13 NOT many Keighley fans were feeling optimistic ahead of their home match against fourth-placed Beverley in Yorkshire Division One. After all, Keighley, who are only 10 points above the relegation

  • Bradford City 1 Blackpool 4: Game guide and player ratings

    It was yet another day to forget in this increasingly desperate season for City as they slumped to a 4-1 defeat at home to Blackpool. Here are T&A chief sports writer Simon Parker's player ratings and game review. MAN OF THE MATCH Few

  • When will Bradford's new TJ Hughes store open?

    THE opening date for Bradford's new TJ Hughes store has been confirmed. The shop, in the Kirkgate Shopping Centre, will officially open its doors on April 11 at 10am.  TJ Hughes set to return to Bradford at Kirkgate Shopping Centre

  • Early hours fire after man falls asleep while cooking food

    A MAN was taken to hospital with smoke inhalation after leaving food unattended on the hob. Firefighters were called to Kennedy House, Keighley, at around 4.20am this morning.  The man had fallen asleep and was alerted by his smoke detector

  • Grotspot tackled as part of Great Bradford Spring Clean

    LITTER was cleared by members of St Matthew's Church in Bankfoot on the first of three clean-ups as part of the Great Bradford Spring Clean. They joined council wardens on a litterpick at the end of Scholes Street, Bankfoot, which is often plagued

  • Here's how you can help homeless young mums this Mother's Day

    A YOUTH homelessness charity which works in Bradford is encouraging people to give more than a gift this Mother's Day. Centrepoint's New Baby Box virtual gift can provide homeless young mothers with vital products that they may not be able to afford

  • Award-winning Bradford artist and author related to royalty?

    AWARD-WINNING Bradford artist and author Simone Malik has a potentially fascinating family link to royalty, and she is determined to get the story out there. She states that the story of her connection to the Indian Royal Mughal Dynasty, who constructed

  • Co-Op scheme return to planning panel's agenda

    PLANS to demolish a fire station and build a new Co-Op store in its place will go before Councillors for a second time next week. A decision on the plans for the former Haworth Fire Station site at the junction of Bridgehouse Lane and Station Road

  • Celebrities sign up for charity football match

    THEIR squad list reads like a Who’s Who of screen and sport. Since launching 18 months ago, the Supporting Charities Football Club - comprising a number of celebrity signings - has raised more than £16,000 for worthy causes. Chris Moralee, from

  • Valley Parade match-day parking restrictions to be decided

    A SERIES of traffic orders around Valley Parade, including match day parking restrictions, will be discussed by Councillors on Wednesday. Proposed new orders would include parking bans when Bradford City Football Club have a home game, and would

  • The brotherhood of BlokeFest is heading to West Yorkshire

    ‘BLOKEFEST’ is making its debut up North. Now in its eighth year, the major singing festival for men, renamed ‘BlokeFest Up North’ for its venture to Ilkley in June - involves more than 100 men singing together. BlokeFest Founder, Chris Samuel

  • Queen tribute band with a difference

    Rock SEVEN-PIECE band Bulsara And His Queenies are described as a Queen tribute act with a difference. The Yorkshire-based band has twice headlined the Official Freddie Mercury Birthday Party, a fundraising event for the charity set up by Brian

  • Remarkable legacy of Bradford's Jewish community

    WHEN Bradford Synagogue was built, in 1881, its founding rabbi was Dr Joseph Stroud. Last week six generations of his family were represented at the synagogue, joining Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, for a service. The Royal visit recognised the