Baildon residents have urged the public not to use illegal pesticides on bee swarms after an entire colony was killed by spray banned for over seven years. A beekeeper was called to a footpath near Baildon Bank to contain the queen and her colony
A superb three-wicket evening spell from Steve Patterson kept Yorkshire’s hopes high after Warwickshire had made significant inroads in reply to a first-innings 259 on day two at York. Opener Dom Sibley’s 67 had underpinned Warwickshire’s 139-1
Police are searching for this man in connection with theft from shop. The man was wearing a Hi Vis jacket when he was caught on camera on Monday, June 17. Anyone with information should report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
City have completed the permanent signing of defender Paudie O’Connor, who becomes the Bantams’ eighth new recruit of the summer. The centre-back joins from Leeds United on a three-year contract - after turning down offers from League One - to
IT was a successful night for Bradford at the recent English Asian Business Awards, with the district scooping six awards across a range of industries. The English Asian Business Awards recognise the finest businesspeople and firms of Asian origin
BRITISH-built buses are just the ticket with Transdev. The firm, which operates Keighley Bus Company, is investing in £3.5 million worth of 'home grown' new vehicles. It has ordered 13 single-deck and eight double-deck vehicles for delivery this
UNISON has hit out at the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, saying bosses have refused to reconsider plans to create a wholly owned subsidiary company. As part of the move, hospital staff in the Trust's estates, facilities and clinical
A GROWING Keighley lighting company has bought a troubled Cornwall-based manufacturer out of administration. And Powerlite, based in Alkincote Street, says there are plans to "increase dramatically" the workforce over the coming months. The company
KATIE Swan, long regarded as a player to keep an eye on, caused the big shock of the Ilkley Trophy today. The 20-year-old Bristolian, who won her first matches on the ITF Women’s Futures when she was just 15, defeated second seed Pauline Parmentier
A 29-year-old model from Guiseley has been revealed as one of the latest singletons to join ITV's Love Island villa. Tom Walker made his TV debut alongside fellow newcomer Jordan Hames before wining and dining islanders, Maura Higgins and Anna
Birmingham have parted company with manager Garry Monk, the club have announced. A statement read: "The Board of Directors believe this to be in the long term interests of the club. "We thank Garry for his efforts and we wish him the best for
BRADFORD City Women are set to re-launch their second string side. After a short break, the Bantams have announced the return of their reserve side ahead of the upcoming campaign. Pre-season preparations are underway already, with a number of
Binmen in Kirklees are scratching their heads over what can be recycled in a green bin, it has been claimed. They believe a lack of training – and, crucially, a lack of education for the public – means a hardline policy on checking renewable waste
Police have issued an e-fit image of a man they want to speak with as part of an investigation into a robbery in Bradford. The suspect swiped the victim's mobile phone on Gain Lane before running off towards Morley Avenue. The incident took
A CONVICTED offender could have been in hot water for providing a cold urine sample for a drugs test. The man failed the test and was suspected of swapping samples, although he denied this. He had returned to Bradford Crown Court for a Review hearing
A riding club based in Keighley is set to host a fundraising extravaganza in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Organisers have big hopes the event will give back to the air crews who have helped their riders in the past. The fun day will be held
The Yorkshire accent is the most trustworthy sounding in the UK according to new research into how the way we speak affects other's opinions. The study by Gala Bingo UK found Yorkshire and Scotland are joint-top for the most trusted accents.
COUNCIL leaders from across the North have signed a joint letter urging the next Prime Minister to commit to the delivery of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail. The plea, signed by Bradford Council leader Susan Hinchcliffe, Craven District Council
FIFTEEN Leeds United fans were arrested over football related racism incidents between 2014-15 and 2017-18, more than any other English league club except Manchester United. The data from the Home Office, which was provided to the Press Association
Brighouse Ladies Luncheon Club has marked 60 years of fundraising for the NSPCC - a feat described by one charity trustee as 'extraordinary support'. The ladies had afternoon tea at Crow Nest Golf Club alongside special guest, Calder Valley MP Craig
BRADFORD’S Pupil Referral Unit has taken a step in the right direction following a recent visit from Ofsted. In its latest inspection visit, the PRU in Anerley Street, Bowling, has now been rated requires improvement by Ofsted, an improvement being
FORMER Bradford City striker James Hanson has signed for League Two rivals Grimsby Town. Many Bantams fans have clamoured for the target-man's return but he has now signed on a two-year deal for the Mariners. The 31-year-old had his contract
A FAR-RIGHT teenager from West Yorkshire who branded the Duke of Sussex a race traitor in an "abhorrent" online post has been locked up for four years and three months. University student Michal Szewczuk created an image of Harry with a pistol to
On Friday, friends and family of the late T&A columnist Keith Thomson will celebrate his life in a reception at City Hall. Here, Keith’s daughter, Niki Thomson, writes about his green burial MORE and more of us are becoming concerned about the
FOR Krystyna Lennon, life is all about taking control. The motivational speaker, leadership development coach and hypnotherapist helps people to overcome fears and anxieties, and tackle the emotional blocks of what she calls ‘self sabotage’.
Charlton manager Lee Bowyer has signed a one-year contract extension after finally reaching an agreement with the club. The Sky Bet League One play-off winners announced on Monday they had failed to agree terms with the former Leeds and Newcastle
BRADFORD has been named the third most welcoming city in the UK after resettling a total of 473 Syrian refugees in just over three years. The city comes behind London which has resettled 875 refugees and Coventry, which has resettled 590. Further
HIGHWAY improvement works to Wakefield Road are going to plan and will be finished on time and within budget, according to a press release from Bradford Council The £1m roundabout project, which will reduce journey times, improve traffic flows,
WEST Yorkshire Police have confirmed that a man suffered facial injuries and a puncture wound to his neck after an incident in the Bradford District late last night. Residents in Keighley had been left wondering why a police cordon was in place
A VEHICLE was seized and valuable evidence obtained after Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team officers actioned a drugs operation in Windhill and Wrose on Sunday. The vehicle was seized as it was believed that it was being used to commit crime.
CREWS from Bradford and Stanningley attended a house fire in Pudsey last night, in which a teenager had to be rescued from upstairs. Stanningley Fire Station confirmed that they were called out to a kitchen fire at 9:52pm last night on Acres Hall
TWELVE West Yorkshire Police officers were punched while doing their job last week, with 39 assaults happening overall. West Yorkshire Police Federation tweeted their weekly figures, and confirmed that 12 officers were also kicked while on duty.
THE continuance of motor cycle trials at Halton Gill was assured on Sunday when 81 competitors drove up Littondale to the remote Dales venue that has been the centre point for the national White Rose Trial for many years. The quantity was great
A ROAD traffic collision on J26 of the M62 eastbound at Chain Bar left one lane closed this morning. Highways Yorkshire confirmed that traffic officers were on the scene dealing with the incident. At around 8:25am, they tweeted that the lane
A BAILDON born playwright has turned his hand to novels, with his debut book Blessed Assurance featuring the places that mean the most to him. Tony Earnshaw, 65, is a self-depreciating author but his success has inspired him to take his writing
PLANS for a new £13 million community wellbeing development have been on show in Brighouse. Commissioned by Calderdale Council, the new development at Railway Bridge View in Rastrick will provide 65 new homes for people who require ongoing care.
A DEVELOPMENT of family homes can be built on the site of a former sheltered housing scheme in Undercliffe. An application by social housing provider Incommunities to build 25 affordable homes for social rent on a brownfield site off Otley Road
BRADFORD Council is likely to raise the cost of gambling premises licenses in the district. Nest week the Council's Licensing Committee will agree the fees to run venues such as betting shops and bingo halls for the coming year. Members will
THE ringleader of a huge Bradford “chop shop” operation, who fled the country during his trial, did not come to court yesterday for a hearing to seize back his ill-gotten gains. Siyavash Omidifar was jailed for 10 years in his absence after legging
A KEY site in the middle of Keighley will be completely re-developed under soon to be revealed plans. MCR Property Group has announced that it plans to partially demolish Airedale Mills in Keighley as part of a development of new commercial units
A WISH-list drawn up by a Bradford campaign group to make the city ‘safer and cleaner’ is being looked at by the West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner. The Bradford4Better group, founded by Inayah Sher, has held protests in City Park, along
AN appeal against the refusal of a residential development on land adjacent to Craven Court, Skipton, has been dismissed by a planning inspector. The appeal was made by Vale Real Estate following rejection of its plans to build four apartments and
WALKERS are preparing to make a bee-line for Otley. The town will hold its 2019 Walking Festival from Saturday, June 22 to Sunday, June 30 - and the organisers say it will be 'bigger than ever'. This year's event features 55 walks and related
PEOPLE and organisations from across the city came together yesterday to mark the official launch of Bradford Refugee Week. A special event was held in the city centre as part of efforts to celebrate Bradford’s diversity and its role as a city
PLANS for a £12 million extension to the retail park at junction 27 of the M62 look set to be approved later this week. The scheme, off Bankwood Way, in Birstall, was home to the Centre 27 Business Park, but London-based property company AEW UK
JOHN Kear has tasked his Bradford Bulls side to look at the "man in the mirror" after their worst performance of the season. The Odsal outfit suffered a 52-20 battering at the hands of Leigh Centurions in a trip across the Pennines. Bulls were
AUGUST 2007: CITY 2 (E Johnson 49, Medley 78) WREXHAM 1 (Roberts 54) THE FIXTURES land this week to confirm City’s return to the League Two landscape. Not that any supporters need reminding that the club are set to start again in the basement
ACCURATE left-arm spinner Gareth Lee has been playing senior cricket for 30 years and hadn’t taken a hat-trick – until Sunday that is. The Yeadon player dismissed Michael Flathers, Sam Wilby and Tom Burrow in successive balls to finally claim that
THE first stage of examination hearings into Calderdale’s Local Plan are set to begin in Shelf next week over six days. Hearings into the plan, which was sent to the Secretary of State James Brokenshire for consideration in January, are scheduled
IT REALLY was a family affair when hosts Buttershaw St Paul’s third team faced Great Horton Park Chapel thirds in the Spenser Wilson Halifax Sunday League. In the home team were father and sons Craig and Nathan Bean and James and Matthew Long, plus
