YEAR seven students from Laisterdyke Leadership Academy have been receiving coaching - as part of our partnership with Community Cougars Foundation and our Sky Try secondary school delivery. Throughout the year, the students have been competing
MANY Bradfordians will know Pickering only as a town through which they pass on the way to Whitby or other east coast resorts. Others will know it as the terminus for the popular North York Moors Railway. But few know it for its castle. Tucked
PIT your wits against players and staff in our Who Wants To Be A Millionaire quiz night - hosted by Mick 'The Game Caller' Gledhill on Wednesday, May 29 in the Southbank Stand. Join players and staff and book your place for just £5 per person -
In the latest edition of our weekly look back through the T&A picture archives, here are three football teams from years gone by. Do you remember any of the players? WIBSEY 1994: Back, (left to right): Andy Gray, Nicky Brooksbank, Dave Jeng
COACH-LESS Keighley Cougars have been busy tying up deals ahead of their latest league clash tonight. The Betfred League One have signed Louis Sheriff, 26, who can play full-back or winger, for the remainder of the season after he left Sheffield
BRADFORD youngster Mason Dixon has landed his first TV role in Sally Wainwright drama Gentleman Jack. Mason, 12, from Woodside plays a boy called Alf Sowden in the eight-part series, which started on BBC1 last week, to rave reviews. The cast, headed
GARRY Thompson knows better than most that anything is possible is football. Having forged his reputation in Bradford as a member of the history-making City squad under Phil Parkinson, he is now looking to make his own mark with Park Avenue.
A NEW LGBTQ+ exhibition has opened at the Bradford Peace Museum. Peace OUT aims to share stories of those who have peacefully campaigned for LGBTQ+ rights and explores the impact people in that community have had on peacemaking. It covers a range
TWO young dancers from the Bradford district are performing in Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet at the Alhambra this week. Following UK-wide auditions, Bourne’s company New Adventures selected six 16-19 year old dancers currently in training to
A FUN Dog Show will be held in Roberts Park, Saltaire, on Sunday. Organised by the RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District branch, the family event will include 10 categories, with classes for dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds and capabilities
A SUPERMARKET worker from West Bradford has been handpicked for a once-in-lifetime trip to the USA – in recognition of providing four years of high-quality customer service. Sindija Kalnina, who is general manager section leader at Asda Bradford
NELSON Mandela’s bodyguard, Chris Lubbe, visited Bradford Forster Academy and spent the day speaking to all the students and staff. Drawing on his story of resistance against apartheid, Mr Lubbe kept the children "spellbound" as he took them on
PHILIP DAVIES has thrown his weight behind Esther McVey in the Tory leadership race after Prime Minister Theresa May announced yesterday that she would be stepping down on June 7. The Shipley MP said his partner had a good chance of becoming the next
JOHN Kear insists his players are not looking past tomorrow’s ‘huge’ game against Featherstone Rovers – believing his side will benefit from the eight-day turnaround following their Summer Bash exploits. The two teams head into tomorrow’s ‘Battle
THE Alhambra Theatre has once again fallen under the spell of a Matthew Bourne production, as his unique take on Romeo and Juliet wowed crowds. This week the acclaimed choreographer's version of the Shakespeare inspired ballet arrived in Bradford
GEORGE Flanagan could make his return from injury for the Bulls in this Sunday's trip to Featherstone Rovers. The hooker has been absent from first-team action since breaking his hand in the Coral Challenge Cup victory over Featherstone Rovers last
PUPILS at Margaret McMillan Primary School in Bradford are celebrating the strides they have made to improve their health and reduce congestion outside the school gates as part of national Walk to School Week. Representatives from Living Streets
A derelict pub at a gateway site into Bradford caught fire this afternoon. The former Gallopers pub on Wakefield Road and Busfield Street went up in flames at about 1.30pm. The incident is causing major disruption on Wakefield Road as firefighters
A transport pressure group’s annual meeting is urging the public to use it as a campaigning voice to tell rail operators and local and national government what they believe should be done to improve rail services. Halifax and District Rail Action
TWO homeless young people from Bradford have helped to create an award-winning garden stand at The RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Chilstone Garden Ornaments invited Antonio and Danny to the flower show to work on their garden and experience the show
HAVE you seen a bike similar to this around Idle or Thorpe Edge in Bradford East? The Steerside Enforcement Team are appealing for information about the nuisance motorcycle. They say there is a suspected stolen one being ridden around with the
A FANTASTIC end to a previously underwhelming season saw Silsden Under-18s retain the Craven Aire and Wharfe Junior League’s Premier Cup competition. Silsden went into the game on the back of some indifferent performances against a pacy and combative
I LIKE to play in places where you can feel the history through the walls,” says Beverley Knight, who will headline next week’s gala concert A Night of Variety, celebrating the re-opening of St George’s Hall. “It’s my first time in Bradford, I’
THE Bulls were shown the harsh reality of rugby league life at the Summer Bash in Blackpool. Kear's men succumbed to a 21-14 loss to local rivals Halifax, despite a emphatic victory in the Coral Challenge Cup against Leeds Rhinos just the week
THE new £3.1 million Canal Road Cycleway from Shipley to Bradford will be officially opened this weekend. The 1.4 mile route provides the missing link of cycling infrastructure between Shipley and the city centre, providing cyclists with a safe
A police force is urging the public keep their details secure after reports of a nationwide scam affecting anyone of working age. Fraudsters claim to offer low cost government loans and instead use unsuspecting victims' personal details to apply
Theresa May's turbulent leadership of the Conservative Party will end on June 7, paving the way for a new prime minister to lead the Brexit process. LIVE: Updates as Theresa May confirms June 7 departure A tearful Prime Minister said she had
BRADFORD District Care NHS Foundation Trust will present its new operational plan at its board meeting next Thursday. The plan sets out key service developments across Bradford, Airedale and Wharfedale for 2019/20. It includes working with
POLICE have executed a warrant at an address in Denholme, Bradford. The drugs warrant was issued by Bradford Magistrates Court. Shipley police said yesterday's operation followed an investigation by Neighbourhood Policing Team officers who
DAVID Cope has been appointed Steeton's reserve team manager. He has been manager of Littletown FC most recently and brings a wealth of experience from his involvement with clubs at NCEL level. Cope's current role is with Leeds United Development
A GROUP of Keighley sportswomen enjoyed a prestigious civic date after the town's MP saw a picture of the then-Lord Mayor in the Keighley News. The group joined Keighley MP John Grogan for the meeting with then Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor
DEMENTIA Action/Awareness week began on Monday and Duchess Gardens Care Centre in Bingley (part of Qualia care) organised a sponsored bike ride from Silsden to Leeds and back along the canal this Wednesday. Three staff members took part in the
STEVE Parkin has thanked City fans for playing their part in raising £25,000 for a charity bike ride he joined in aid of Stephen Darby. The former Bantams assistant manager says he and his fellow riders have been overwhelmed by the response to their
ON Saturday, June 29, Bingley Bantams will be hosting their second Beer & Gin Bash at Valley Parade, the home of Bradford City, from 1pm until midnight. The Bingley Bantams have built on the success of last year’s inaugural event, which saw the
Town Hall square was a blaze of claret and amber as several hundred Bradford City supporters gave a heroes’ welcome to their team in 1969. The players, accompanied by their manager, directors and staff arrived by coach to attend a civic reception
A CITY centre bank building will undergo a major refurbishment after new plans were approved. Bradford Council has granted planning permission for the replacement of the upper floor windows of the Yorkshire Bank on Broadway. The application was
EVERY member of staff at a Queensbury school has signed a petition demanding the Government reverses funding cuts and invests in the next generation. Bradford South MP Judith Cummins discussed Russell Hall Primary School’s petition in Parliament
PRICEWATERHOUSE Coopers has opened its new 9,000 sq ft office in Godwin Street, Bradford, staffed by more than 80 recruits from the local area. Last night saw the official opening of PwC's new Bradford Assurance Centre with the potential to increase
MORE than 100 objections have been lodged over a bid to built 92 homes on green fields in Gomersal. The controversial application was made for land off Cliffe Lane earlier this year and involves demolishing an existing house to allow entrance to
SCHOOLS in Bradford are having to offer a more limited education experience to their pupils in order to avoid falling into the red. Several local heads told the Bradford Schools Forum that support staff and IT facilities are just some of the things
HOMES and businesses across Saltaire will be opening their doors to art lovers this weekend. The annual Saltaire Arts Trail begins tomorrow and will turn the village into a living art gallery for three days. Highlights include the Open Houses
A MAN has been jailed for breaching a suspended sentence after harassing his ex-partner. Osman Awan, 36, of Pearson Lane, Bradford, appeared before Bradford Crown Court yesterday to be sentenced. The court heard he and his ex-partner split
A MAN kicked and punched his now ex-wife in a row over a takeaway. Usman Akram, 28, of Keighley Road, Bradford, appeared before Bradford Crown Court yesterday to be sentenced after pleading guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
THE Director of Bradford UNESCO City of Film has been honoured by the Beijing Film Academy in recognition of his work promoting links between the UK and China. David Wilson, who has been working with China for six years developing collaborations
BRADFORD College has said it is started a consultation over the potential loss of 131 jobs. The college, which has been in financial strife in recent years, said the losses would ensure the “future sustainability” of the college and make “significant
A river in the district could become the first in the UK to be designated for swimming if campaigners get their way. Ilkley Clean River Campaign is applying for the River Wharfe to be given the status in a bid to rid it of pollution. To achieve
BINGLEY ANGLING CLUB Only five anglers fished Sunday's match at Sunnydale and once again the fishing was poor. Tony Greenwood landed a 3lb 4oz bream in the last 10 minutes to win the match. Coppice pond is beginning to wake up with Tench
CLECKHEATON are playing the long-game in a bid to return to former glories in the Bradford Premier League, says Mally Nicholson. But the captain admits his side are also focused on arresting an early season run which has seen them lose two of their
BRADFORD boxed its way to triple stardom at the National School Championships. Three local fighters battled to victory in their individual categories to strike gold at the tournament in Crawley. The pick of the bouts was between Rourkey's Gym
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have revealed they would be keen to take back super striker Jake Beesley - if Salford decide to send him out on loan again. The newly-promoted League Two club are thought to be keen to see how the youngster fares in the Football
WEST BOWLING and Bradford Dudley Hill are both involved in crunch clashes at the top of National Conference League Division Two tomorrow. Ryan Hunkin's second-placed Bowling bid to make it five wins on the bounce at third-placed Wigan St Jude's.
GEORGE Flanagan is pressing for his Bulls return as John Kear aims to freshen things up at Featherstone this weekend. The hooker has missed the last six games after breaking a thumb in the dramatic Challenge Cup win over the same opponents. But
CITY have been warned about the size of the challenge facing them in League Two – by the former skipper plotting to escape from it tomorrow. Michael Flynn is looking to continue Newport’s remarkable rise by leading them to promotion in the play-off
ADIL RASHID is the man to spin England to Cricket World Cup glory according to former international Monty Panesar. Much has been made of England’s ability to score big with the bat, with no nation bettering the 481-6 they made against Australia
A WOMAN who was allegedly murdered by her husband had 65 separate external injuries, as well as several broken bones, internal bruising and bleeding. Edward Small, 76, of Raymond Drive, West Bowling, denies murdering his 73-year-old wife, Alzheimer
