THE M606 was partially blocked by an accident causing heavy traffic. The crash happened Southbound between Junction 2 for the Euroway Trading Estates and Junction 1 at Chain Bar. The road was reported to be cleared at 6.40pm with traffic returning
A FOUR-CAR collision partially blocked the M62 Westbound. The accident was between Junction 27 Gildersome and Junction 26 at Chain Bar. All lanes were reported stopped with stationary traffic due to recovery work. The vehicles being dealt
AN ACCIDENT has partially blocked the junction of Birksland Street and Bowling Back Lane. Heavy traffic is reported in the area. First reports came in at around 5.40pm.
PLANS to create over 130 special needs places in schools throughout the district have gone out to public consultation - but hundreds more still need to be identified. Earlier this year the Bradford Schools Forum decided that 354 extra special educational
BINGLEY's new Lidl store opened its doors this morning. The new supermarket, on Main Street, has been much anticipated and the new Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Doreen Lee, was on hand to help cut the ribbon. David Murphy, Lidl GB’s Regional
WEST Yorkshire Police are asking if anyone has any information about this woman in connection with an assault in Bradford East. She was caught on camera on May 22 The crime reference number for the case is 13190260900. Anyone who recognises
A KIA Cee'd has been taken off the road by Operation Steerside officers as the driver had no insurance. The vehicle was stopped near Listerhills Science Park yesterday. Officers warned that if you drive without full documentation in order your
There was warmth, emotion and laughter as Dewsbury West councillor Mumtaz Hussain became the new Mayor of Kirklees. Warmth in the tributes to him from fellow public servants, and from the new mayor to the people that have supported him on his journey
MORE than 30 Bradford companies are in the running for the English Asian Business Awards 2019 being held next month. The finalists have been revealed after a nationwide public nomination process ahead of the 8th annual awards. The awards are
A school has apologised after students sat a GCSE exam containing a topic they hadn’t been taught. Pupils at Prince Henry’s Grammar School, in Otley, encountered the problem when they were taking their Religious Studies test on Monday, May 20.
A FORMER accountant and teacher has been jailed after downloading more than 150,000 indecent images of children. Joseph Wilson, of Stonegate House, Stone Street, Bradford, appeared at Bradford Crown Court yesterday to face the charges after pleading
BAILDON Methodist Church have raised more than £800,000 to build a new, two-storey community hub in its car park. But it is still £150,000 short of the full amount needed. The two-storey low-energy building will be constructed to standards similar
FORMER Leeds and Great Britain coach Maurice Bamford has died at the age 83. The Leeds-born Bamford is perhaps best remembered for transforming the fortunes of Halifax but in a 16-year career he coached at a host of other clubs, including Bradford
Bradford (Park Avenue) have released their pre-season friendly schedule - with a match at home to neighbours City sure to be a highlight for new boss Garry Thompson. The former Bantams winger, who took over the Horsfall hot seat this week, will
THE generous pupils and families of St. William’s Catholic Primary School in Bradford have raised £558.40 for the annual Lenten Good Shepherd Appeal, which the Leeds Diocesan Primary Schools support, to help the work of Catholic Care. Year 1 and
SKIPTON Town Council is to review the use of its mayoral chains after several diamonds from the 90-year-old civic badge went missing. Two years ago, the pendant badge of the original Skipton Urban District Council had to be repaired at a cost of
FANCY winning a new set of wheels? Martin House Hospice Care for Children and Young People has launched its annual grand car raffle. Since it initially launched in 2011, the annual grand car raffle has raised more than £275,000 for the charity's
LEEDS Bradford Airport celebrated the return of flights to Tunisia as the first departure to Enfidha took off on Tuesday Holidaymakers can choose from over 25 different resorts, including Thomas Cook’s SENTIDO brand. Excursions to explore Tunisia
THERESA MAY and Jeremy Corbyn are expected to face a drubbing as Britain heads to the polls for the European elections on Thursday. The Conservative and Labour parties are predicted to suffer severe losses, with the Liberal Democrats and the Brexit
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have announced their major shirt sponsor for the coming season. Utilita Energy - who already have deals with the likes of Sunderland and Leeds United - has further expanded its portfolio with the Avenue sponsorship. The
FORMER City keeper Ben Wilson is joining Coventry. The 26-year-old will move to the Sky Blues on a three-year deal in July as back-up to new signing Marko Marosi. Coventry boss Mark Robins said: “He is a goalkeeper who has a strong presence
VETERAN Nicky Clee has bid a fond farewell to Bradford (Park Avenue). The experienced winger, who often filled in at left-back on occasion, came out on Twitter to say goodbye after two years at the club. Clee said: "Had an amazing two years
ONE person develops dementia every three minutes in the UK. That person could be you. Or your parents. Or even one of your children. Around 6,000 people in the Bradford district live with dementia. Someone I know is still in their thirties. So
WEST Yorkshire Police have said that a suspected firearms discharge on Apperley Road in Idle last night, which saw a window smashed, appears not to have involved an air rifle as first thought. In a statement, a spokesperson for the force said police
BRADFORD City have re-signed local midfielder Danny Devine on a one-year deal. The deal will keep the 21-year-old at City until at least the end of next season. Devine made six appearances for the Bantams during the last campaign, as his season
KEIGHLEY Albion Ladies hope to continue to thrive as underdogs when they battle in the Challenge Cup this weekend, according to team manager Sarah Lancaster. Albion, who only reformed last winter after a seven-year hiatus, host fellow League One
A PHONE mast at a Bradford school could soon be upgraded to 5G if new plans are approved. Phone company EE has applied for planning permission to upgrade the telecommunications mast on the grounds of Laisterdyke Leadership Academy. It is one
WEST Yorkshire Police are asking if anyone has any information about this man in connection with a theft in the Bradford West area. He was caught on camera on May 15. The crime reference number for the case is 13190247760. Anyone who recognises
GUISELEY Vixens is set for liquidation this summer. A Guiseley AFC spokesman said: "It is with great regret that the club can confirm that the 2018/19 season was the final chapter in our history, and that Guiseley Vixens will be liquidated this
DANNY Forrest says Silsden can look forward to a clutch of derbies after a positive league move for the club. Silsden have been moved into the Toolstation Northern Counties East League Premier Division as part of the Football Association's adjustments
ASTRONAUT Tim Peake’s Soyuz spacecraft attracted a total of 110,000 visits to the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford. The figure, which included 4,000 schoolchildren, was released today by the Science Museum Group as it hailed the success
Top nightclub The Palace in Manningham Lane, had been closed after it had failed several safety tests in January 1990. RELATED: New venue to open on Manningham Lane after £500k revamp The urgent order was issued after council inspectors found
JESS Mayho says her form is moving in the right direction after she recorded a personal best representing England at a national hammer throwing event The 25-year-old, who is part of a well-known Keighley sporting family, claimed a personal best
PLANS for a major redevelopment of a gateway site into Bradford have been refused. A scheme to build a restaurant and four units on the site of the former Gallopers Pub on Wakefield Road were first revealed earlier this year. But Bradford Council
VOLUNTEERS from Greengates and Apperley Bridge are holding an event to bring people together. It will be held on Saturday, June 15, at St John's Community Church Hall, Harrogate Road, between 1 and 2pm. Organised by People Can, the event is one
PUB goers could face a thirsty summer if delivery drivers go on strike, Unite has warned. It follows a dispute over drivers being ask to deliver "unmanageable loads". About 100 drivers and their mates employed by drinks logistics company Tradeteam
A MAN has been found not guilty of rape and attempted murder but guilty of two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent following an 11-day trial at Bradford Crown Court. Wayne McNally, 34, of John Street, Tong Street, Bradford, but originally
A CHARITY night raised more than £700 for a charity which helps to support people living with Crohns and Colitis. Trudy and Stuart Walker (pictured), from Greengates, were inspired to organised the event after watching their 16-year-old son, Sam
PLANS for a new "state of the art" dental surgery in Shipley have been given the go ahead. Mydentist submitted plans for Crowgill House, Rosse Street, which was once home to the Japanese Yo Yo Bar & Restaurant. Planning documents submitted
BRADFORD ranks as the most optimistic city in Yorkshire when it comes to the future of the high street, a new survey has revealed. The research was commissioned by Visa to mark the launch of this year’s Great British High Street Awards. The
PLANS have been submitted to demolish Spenborough Pool and build a new £15 million leisure centre for the Spen Valley. The scheme is being funded mainly by Kirklees Council, with Kirklees Active Leisure contributing £750,000. It includes an eight-lane
VOTERS will be taking part in the election they thought they would never see today – to elect members of the European Parliament. There will be 73 MEPs elected in the UK across 12 electoral regions: Eastern, East Midlands, London, Northern Ireland
COLTON Roche says to succeed at Featherstone, Bradford Bulls must stop their new "X-Factor" Dane Chisholm. But, he maintained that the Bulls will be focusing on their own game as well. Kear's men face a trip to Fev on Sunday for a crunch clash
AMBITIOUS Ben Richards-Everton wants to breed a winning mentality at Valley Parade. Gary Bowyer’s first summer signing has enjoyed promotion success at his two previous clubs – and he hopes that can rub off again after his switch to the Bantams
THOMAS Wood (65) scored more than half of SBCI’s runs as they succumbed to 119 all out at Thornton in the Halifax League Premier Division. The visitors were 82-1 before Greg Soames came into the attack and that was the turning point. Their last
HUNDREDS of talented local artists are set to perform alongside the national and international line-up at this year’s Bradford Festival. Bradford Council has commissioned a wide range of local acts in a programme packed with street theatre, music
THE timings have been announced for the women’s elite World Championships road race which will start from Bradford in September. The race, which is expected to feature home favourite Lizzie Deignan, from Otley, will begin with a neutralised start
The academisation of three primary schools has left Bradford taxpayers with a £250,000 bill. And that bill could rise in the coming years as more “vulnerable” schools with high deficits are forced to become academies by the government. Bradford
