JOHN Kear wants to welcome Leeds Rhinos to a sold-out Odsal in the last-16 of the Coral Challenge Cup after his side staged a remarkable comeback. The Bulls looked dead and buried at 26-8 down with nine minutes left to Featherstone Rovers today
THE victim of yesterday's shocking iron bar attack near a pub in Shelf yesterday afternoon has been speaking to police in hospital this afternoon and assisting with enquiries. The 28-year-old was assaulted near the Space4Craft shop and the Prince
OFFICERS from Odsal Fire Station attended a car fire in Buttershaw this afternoon. A 4x4 was ablaze behind Buttershaw Youth Club on Reevy Road West and firefighters were called to the scene at 4:10pm. No-one was injured in the fire.
A WIBSEY resident has condemned the fly-tipping "epidemic" in Bradford, after sharing some depressing photos of rubbish that was discarded yesterday morning. Paul Whitaker admitted that he cannot see the problem ending in the near future and he
CAPTAIN Steve Patterson admitted Yorkshire’s innings victory over Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl was made all the more special by the conditions both sides were faced with. This Specsavers County Championship fixture was played out on a slow, docile
A MIND-BOGGLING 13,000 counterfeit cigarettes and 227 counterfeit pouches of tobacco worth over £9,000 in street have been located by officers from West Yorkshire Police - Keighley. A man has been arrested in relation to the incident and enquiries
A MERCEDES driver tried and failed to evade capture in Bradford today, with their vehicle eventually being seized by Team Five of the West Yorkshire Roads Policing Unit. The unit confirmed that the car was seized for failing to stop for officers
Ben Coad took three wickets in a fabulous six-over morning spell as dominant Yorkshire wrapped up a Specsavers County Championship victory over Hampshire by an innings and 44 runs midway through the final afternoon at the Ageas Bowl. Hampshire started
WORKSOP Town are champions of the Northern Counties East Premier Division after a 4-0 victory over Albion Sports at Throstle Nest. The Tigers will be playing Evo-Stik League football next season, subject to the confirmation of the league allocations
SILSDEN gained revenge on basement outfit Abbey Hey with a win at the Manchester club in the North West Counties Premier Division. The Cobbydalers were looking to even up the score after Abbey’s 1-0 win at the Cobbydale Construction Stadium back
GUISELEY’S quest for National North survival is 'as you were' after a 1-1 home draw against Ashton United – the club directly below them in the table. The Lions remain four points above the trapdoor and there are now just nine points left to play
A HAT-TRICK from Jimmy Spencer ensured that Farsley Celtic netted a 4-0 win at Grantham Town – and remained top of the Evo-Stik Premier Division with three games remaining. Both sides had half chances early on and there was a fifth-minute yellow
JAKE Beesley’s second-half penalty earned Bradford (Park Avenue) a much needed and richly deserved 1-0 victory over Nuneaton Borough. The visitors are rooted to the foot of the National North table but they arrived at the Horsfall Stadium determined
LATEST: Man suffers serious injuries after he is shot in Holme Wood THERE has been an alleged firearms discharge in Holme Wood this morning, with a large police presence currently at the scene. Ward Councillor Alan Wainwright (Labour, Tong)
A BRADFORD man celebrated an incredible 103rd birthday on Friday afternoon at his care home's popular American diner, and he was joined by five generations worth of family members. Reg Hargreaves lives at the Mill View Care Home on Bolton Road
THE annual Vaisakhi Parade took place in Bradford today, with Sikhs from the region celebrating the holy day in typical style. The colourful marchers, some with traditional swords, took on their walking tour of Bradford's gurdwaras, beginning at
A NOVEL attempt to hide in tunnels at Leeds Bradford airport on Friday evening failed to pay for an illegal biker, who was eventually followed to an address in the Bradford area Officers from the Leeds District Off-Road Bike Team were responding
PUPILS at a primary school in Heaton have got into the Easter spirit a week early by creating a new art installation at the school. Heaton St Barnabas’ Primary School, in Rossefield Road, has celebrated this weekend’s holiday by creating an unusual
BLACK smoke filled the sky in Wibsey last night after a fire at a property on Glendale Drive. Telegraph & Argus reader Luke Moorhouse, who lives on neighbouring Harbour Road, sent in a dramatic video of the scene, which occurred at around 8:50pm
BRISTOL ROVERS 3 CITY 2 GARY Bowyer spent an afternoon last week phoning round fans in City’s late drive for season tickets. But it is League Two calling loudly for the Bantams right now. It’s no cold caller but an unwanted number that you
THE Co-op Funeral Care in Five lane Ends has had another successful Easter egg appeal for one of the city's oldest children's charities, The Bradford Cinderella Club. Last year around 400 Easter eggs were handed over to the Bradford Cinderella Club's
Marcelo Bielsa is refusing to get carried away after Leeds beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 to move a step nearer to promotion. Jack Harrison hit a second-half winner to open up a three point cushion on Sheffield United - who were held to a 1-1 draw
THE 46th Day of Dance took place at Victoria Hall in Saltaire yesterday, with hundreds of performers putting their best foot forward to raise money for Yorkshire Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND). The ever-popular community event featured 32
YORKSHIRE water has started sewer checks in parts of Bradford Moor and Thornbury as it looks to reduce the risk of flooding in the area. The year-long project will see the company replace damaged sections of sewer, broken gullies and pipes. Checks
AN MP has praised Buzz Bingo for donating hundreds of pounds needed to help disabled athletes get back on the road after vandals damaged their minibus. The vehicle belonging to Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure (BDSL) had its catalytic converter
WYCOMBE were the only winners in the bottom seven of League One going into the weekend, with Adebayo Akinfenwa scoring both goals in a 2-0 win at fellow strugglers Southend. AFC Wimbledon stay in the bottom four after a goalless draw at Oxford.
WEST Yorkshire Police are asking if anyone has any information about any of these six people in connection with thefts from shops across Bradford over the last 10 days. The woman in the top left picture was caught on camera on April 4 and the crime
CHRISTCHURCH Church in Ilkley will be the venue for a fundraising event in aid of Guide Dogs on Saturday, April 27. Guide Dogs merchandise will be on sale and there will be a tombola and bake stall. Helping the Guide Dogs supporters and volunteers
AN independent Muslim school has been rated Outstanding following a recent Ofsted inspection. Crystal Gardens Primary School, in Little Horton, had previously been rated Good. In the report, Ofsted said: “The proprietors’ vision of creating positive
Police are investigating an incident in the tunnel after Barnsley's match against Fleetwood at Oakwell. Barnsley striker Cauley Woodrow tweeted that Fleetwood manager Joey Barton confronted Barnsley manager Daniel Stendel following the game, which
A stoppage-time goal by Jonson Clarke-Harris all but ended any lingering hopes City had of keeping alive their survival bid. Check out T&A chief sports writer Simon Parker's player ratings and game guide from the 3-2 defeat at Bristol Rovers
ANDREW Gale described his pride in Yorkshire’s third day performance as they moved to within touching distance of Specsavers County Championship victory over Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl. Yorkshire claimed 12 wickets in a day which saw Hampshire
BRADFORD Cathedral will be hosting Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, at two events on May 20 as part of a series of events to mark 100 years since the parish church of St. Peter became a cathedral. The first event of the day will be a public
GARY Bowyer felt City let Bristol Rovers off the hook after a 3-2 defeat left them on the brink of relegation. Jonson Clarke-Harris scored his second goal in stoppage time to clinch the home side’s victory. But the Bantams had led through Lewis
A TASTE of the seaside will be returning to Keighley this summer. The town’s Airedale Shopping Centre will once again be transformed into a beach. Keighley Business Improvement District (BID) has been awarded a £10,000 lottery grant to run the
A GOVERNMENT inspector has upheld a decision to refuse plans for a new restaurant in a city employment zone. Last year Bradford Council refused two separate applications to convert the Beehive Works on Edderthorpe Street, off Leeds Road, into a
THE popular Bounce Planet play sessions are returning to Bradford Forster Academy over the Easter holidays. The fun inflatable activities offer high energy games and exciting challenges for over fives on April 16-17; then April 24-25. Older children
SUMMER is coming..... Lighter and long evenings and brighter days are a good sign that winter will soon be over and the arrival of warmer days gives us the opportunity to spend more time outside. For those who love tending their gardens it will
GIVING up chocolate and turning pedal power into pounds are just some of the creative ways these children are raising money for a local children’s hospice. Nine-year-old Jared Miller gave up chocolate for a month during his fundraising Dechox.
HIS childhood was spent surrounded by artistic inspiration. Martin Cosgrove grew up within walls decorated with artwork by Percy Monkman, a client of his late father who was an accountant, and his mum worked as a social worker at St Luke’s hospital
“EVERYBODY has really got to grips with how it resonates - it’s the feel good film we need right now.” Referring to the feedback ‘Eaten by Lions’ has had since its launch in cinemas on March 29, Bradford actress, Natalie Davies, says: “It’s been
KATY Mathers’ graduation was life-changing - in more ways than one. Katy, like many students, had spent years studying and was now on the verge of entering the world of work - but instead of feeling ambitious and ready to make her mark on the world
MANY people will have home video footage of family holidays and special occasions; cherished film charting childhood years, school concerts and sports events. As well as capturing family memories, the footage often presents social history snapshots
Event THE highs and lows of the life of a country vet will be revealed in an Evening with Julian Norton at Bradford’s Studio theatre on Thursday, May 2. Julian is the star of popular Channel 5 series The Yorkshire Vet, following him at work in
Musical theatre Tissues at the ready...Ghost the Musical is heading to town. The hit show, based on the much-loved movie starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg, is a timeless tearjerker about love, loss and pottery... Rest
Live music THE latest in a series of live music gigs at unusual venues in Bradford city centre takes place at the Oastler Centre. The line-up for the show, on Saturday, April 20, running from 11am to 3.30pm, features Union Jill, Nick Hall and
RESIDENTS from all areas and different backgrounds in Bradford East joined together yesterday for a huge effort as part of the Great Bradford Spring Clean. Bradford Council officer Ishaq Shafiq confirmed that it was officially "Bradford's biggest
A CYCLE route linking Shipley to Bradford will finally open next month. The £3.1 million, 2.3km City Connect cycle route was due to be completed last Summer. But earlier this year it was announced the opening date would not be until Spring.
AFTER their successful blowdown of the Jacob's Well office block in the centre of Bradford, demolition company Thomas Crompton had a mountain of rubble to move. But luckily for them, they didn't have to move the mountain very far - most of it ended
TWO BRADFORD teenagers are to share the stage with the top cricketers on the planet in an event alongside the Cricket World Cup. The duo have been chosen for the England team in the first Street Child Cricket World Cup which will be held at the
INNOVATIVE Bradford accountancy firm, Watson Buckle, has declared that it will spend the next 12 months taking part in and hosting events to raise money for Bradford Neonatal Unit. The firm, located in Cottingley Business Park, has a long tradition
Music CALLING all Westlife fans. Missed out on tickets for the sold-out Leeds First Direct Arena concert? Well, the next best thing is coming to Bradford cinemas... Westlife are broadcasting the Croke Park date of their Twenty Tour to cinemas
A DEAL on “favourable terms” has been agreed to enable Oxenhope Parish Council to buy a prominent village beauty spot. Council chairman Cllr Ken Eastwood confirmed the council had successfully negotiated with the owner of the Horseshoe Dam, in Station
A NEW DalesBus service will launch on the Easter weekend to take people from parts of the Bradford district to an extra area of the Dales. The 821 service will run direct in Keighley, Bingley and Shipley to the Washburn Valley, Pateley Bridge, Lofthouse
I WAS really pleased with last week’s performance and the win over Dewsbury. I think the Rams are a very good team that won’t go away and make it difficult for you. They are very clever in the ruck, both in defence and when they have the ball.
A CAREER shoplifter shouted he was “going to take everything” when he barged into The 02 Shop in Bradford Forster Square clutching a pair of pliers. Stephan Prince stole or damaged £2,839 worth of phones and tablets in the crime spree on the evening
