DRESSED to party, a group of women and men pose for the camera. With beaming smiles, they are about to take to the floor at Cockroft’s works’ dance, held at Thornton Baths in 1951. Cockroft’s was the name of the local corn merchant, as well
BRADFORD actor Kamal Kaan is appearing in an award-winning play in his home city. Alongside Leicester-based actor Rohit Gokani, he is performing in The Chef Show, a comedy-drama set in a Bangladeshi restaurant in a rural village in Yorkshire, where
I ALWAYS imagined most people’s fantasies would revolve around sex. Being swept off your feet in a scene straight from the pages of Mills & Boon, or dominated in a 50 Shades set-up. So it came as a surprise to learn that one of the most common
ONE Audi will be celebrating this weekend after their stolen car was successfully stopped and seized by police in Bradford last night. Officers from West Yorkshire Police Roads Policing Unit tracked down the stolen grey Audi A8 before using the
A MAN had to be rescued from a house in Shipley late last night following a house fire caused by a grill pan. Crews from Shipley, Bradford and Fairweather Green fire stations were called to the address in Norwood Avenue, Shipley, at 11.53pm on
BUS passengers got a late night fright on Friday after a bus went up in smoke at Bradford Interchange. Crews from Bradford fire station were called to the bus station shortly before 11pm yesterday to tackle the blaze. Large plumes of smoke
A SUCCESSFUL community project in inner-city Bradford is helping Asian women aged 50 and above to overcome loneliness and cultural barriers. The ‘Nani Ji’ group (English translation: ‘grandmother’) was launched in January by Community Works – a
A CAR dealership on a busy Bradford road will become a “striking new flagship facility” for Land Rover after refurbishment plans were approved. An application to expand and refurbish the Farnell Land Rover site on Shipley Airedale Road was submitted
IN a closely-fought contest between two in-form players, it was Stefan Risidi, of Owlett Hall Social Club, who came away with the Bradford Snooker Championship trophy after a narrow 4-3 victory against Undercliffe Cricket Club's Kevin Firth at Great
AS Father’s Day approaches, spare a thought for the Rev Patrick Bronte. By the time of his death, aged 84, in June, 1861 he had outlived all his family - his wife, Maria, by 40 years and all six of their children. How must he have felt, rattling
COULD you help support emergency services in West Yorkshire by becoming a 999 community volunteer? West Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service need help with the running of the services' events, promote fire/crime prevention
A GOVERNMENT minister has praised the work being done by young people to bring Bradford’s diverse communities together. And she had strong words for people who criticise the district’s diversity and try to divide the city, saying: “You won’t succeed
JOHN Kear admits his side will need to display similar battling qualities seen against Batley Bulldogs last time out for them to come away from the Leigh Sports Village with a vital two points this weekend. A 16-0 shut-out of Matt Diskin’s Bulldogs
A DIGITAL advertising sign would "change the character" of a retail park - according to planning officers. A planning application to install an LED sign "to advertise special offers" on the former Mothercare unit at Forster Square Retail Park has
Bradford South's MP is calling on the Government to urgently address 'the unfair distribution of opportunity in the UK'. Bradford South ranks 533rd of 533 English constituencies for school age social mobility. Judith Cummins wants fairer funding
A 93 year old resident at Brookfield Care Home in Nab Wood, Shipley has stunned everyone at the home with her ability to complete all of its jigsaw puzzles in a matter of months. Irene Askew, who is originally from Leeds, moved to Brookfield from
PUPILS taking part in the Schools Yorkshire Tour across West Yorkshire and York are making the most of the new CityConnect cycling route. Now in its third year, the Schools Yorkshire Tour is a cycling relay with a baton being passed from school
JAKE Webster insists the side are heading in the right direction as the Bradford Bulls continue a push for a Betfred Championship play-off spot with a trip to Leigh Centurions tomorrow. The 34-year-old starred as John Kear’s side returned to winning
A man who was arrested after walking round Bingley carrying a meat cleaver has been told to sort out his drinking problem. Wayne Beetham, 34, of Kent Road, Bingley, admitted carrying an offensive weapon in a public place, Crossley Wood Road, on
BRADFORD Council has celebrated 100 days until the city hosts the UCI Road World Championships with the unveiling of the competition’s flag. Cyclists, councillors and Council staff were on hand to mark the day in Lister Park which is on the route
WE must never tolerate any form of discrimination – in sport or society The remarkable events of last week involving David Argyle, former chairman of the Toronto Wolfpack, served to highlight that there must be zero tolerance to any form of discrimination
BRADFORD Bulls are proud to launch our 10,000 for £10 campaign ahead of our Armed Forces Day celebration – with monies raised going towards The Soldier's Charity. Prior to the two sides doing battle on Sunday, June 23, a special curtain-raiser will
BRADFORD Bulls learnt the hard way about the potential unsustainability of chasing glory, says John Kear. The head coach also emphasised the importance of youth in building a solid foundation for future Super League success. Bulls were liquidated
STUART McCall knows the high expectations that City and Gary Bowyer will face next season. The former Bantams boss, currently out of work after being sacked by Scunthorpe United in March, understands the pressure from being the so-called big fish
JOSH Rickett hopes his four-try scoring exploits in Wednesday’s reserve-grade win over Keighley Cougars has given John Kear ‘food for thought’ – paying tribute to the effort of the side’s younger players. The 21-year-old made his senior bow in the
ONE of the countries top comedians, Frankie Allen, brings his nationwide tour to our Southbank Stand this month, for a night of classic stand-up comedy on Saturday, June 29. The UK's 'Most Feared Comedian' brings his hilariously unflinching stage
Jaguar will always be synonymous with sports cars and speedy saloons, but few manufacturers can afford to ignore a changing marketplace and the seemingly insatiable appetite for SUVs. The E-Pace, tested here, is smaller than the F-Pace, but still
PLANS by hard-working volunteers to create a footpath up the Twines in Keighley have been hit by alleged thieves. Timber piled at the side of Thwaites Brow Road was taken on the eve of work to create steps up the steep and winding hill. The
MAD May could pave the way for a joyous June and July for Bradford Bulls, according to John Kear. The head coach believes a run of tough fixtures over the last month provides perfect preparation for another set of difficult games to come over the
