WEST Yorkshire Police’s major crime unit has lost almost half its officers since 2010, new figures suggest. Data released after a Freedom of Information request by the Labour Party shows that the number of police working in the unit has fallen
A flag dedicated to the unheard voices of the first and second world war is now flying above Centenary Square in a call from the Lord Mayor of Bradford to be "people together". The 'Remember Us' ceremony is part of district-wide celebrations for
A group of seven youngsters, who have all overcome significant challenges in their lives, have been given the surprise of a lifetime during a tour of Headingley cricket ground. To mark the start of Yorkshire Tea National Cricket Week today, they
THE new-look Bantams returned to pre-season training at their Woodhouse Grove School base in Apperley Bridge. Check out our selection of pictures by photographer Thomas Gadd as City began their preparations for the League Two campaign.
A THIEVING student nurse who stole bank cards from seriously ill and vulnerable patients at Bradford Royal Infirmary must sell her car to help pay back the £5,176 she made from her wrongdoing. Ruth Daniel had agreed to raise £2,030 from the sale
A man who slashed a gang rival in the face at a Bradford leisure centre was later involved in the shooting of a "military-grade" self-loading handgun in a crowded street while awaiting sentence for the first offence. A judge heard today how the
DIVISION Three leaders Skipton CI were in cracking form on their travels to Thornton. They rattled up 209-8 in their overs led by skipper Martin Chisnall (53) and Rob Cockell and Sam Smith 39 apiece leading the way as Mark Laycock (4-66) and Ian
CHANNEL 4’s hit reality gameshow series, The Circle, is back and looking for new players from Bradford. This year's second series, hosted by Emma Willis, will see contestants compete against each other to be deemed the most popular for a chance
DRINKING coffee could help boost weight loss, researchers say. Experts found that drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate "brown fat", which burns calories to generate body heat. Professor Michael Symonds, from the School of Medicine at the University
A SUSPECT van which was seen in Bingley this morning did not take long to resurface in Cottingley, where it was soon discovered to be in breach of the law over a number of road offences. Traffic officer, PC Johnson, confirmed on Twitter that, after
If you're already fed up of the wet weather in Bradford, there's hope on the horizon. Summery weather is set to return in time for the weekend, as rain and thunderstorms make way for sunshine and warmth, according to the Met Office. The June
AN AMBITIOUS business park in Brighouse could bring £269 million into the Calderdale economy over the next 10 years. Plans have been put in by Calderdale Council to develop the 25.5 hectare site at land off Coal Pit Lane, Clifton. If approved
A BRADFORD school has picked up a national award for its campaign to promote happiness and wellbeing among it students and staff. Bradford Grammar School picked up the Engagement Campaign of the Year prize from the Institute of Development Professionals
THERE was a dramatic end to the men’s singles final at the Ilkley Trophy. Runner-up Dennis Novak, who had a match point at 5-4 in the final set, broke his racquet over his knee after losing 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) to Germany’s Dominik Koepfer.
OTLEY remained top of the Aire-Wharfe League with a comprehensive 114-run victory at home against Collingham and Linton on Saturday. Otley won the toss and chose to bat, and after they found themselves 55-4, a tremendous fifth-wicket partnership
THE redevelopment of the former Odeon cinema into a live music venue has been boosted by a £1 million Lottery grant. A £959,500 grant announced yesterday will see The National Lottery Heritage Fund act as expert advisers to Bradford Live - the group
ANTHONY J HILL posted these images taken at the Haworth 1960s weekend. We love the bright colours and the expression on the musician's face. Anthony receives a free print of his favourite picture thanks to Bradford Camera Exchange. Would you
New Farnley squeezed into the fourth round of the Priestley Shield by virtue of losing less wickets than Bradford & Bingley after their game finished in a tie. New Farnley made 199-8 while their opponents were bowled out with the scores level and
A RECENT Ofsted inspection has found the nursing apprenticeships programme at the University of Bradford is making "reasonable progress" since being created in January 2018. The University currently has 95 apprentices working towards a Level 5 apprenticeship
PUPILS at one Shipley school have been getting their green fingers dirty in helping to build a community fruit and vegetable patch. The Blooming Marvellous Horticultural Project is being run at High Crags Primary Leadership Academy in partnership
SKIPPER Jonny Reynolds hit a century as Championship One side Baildon clinched their place in the semi-finals of the Priestley Cup alongside Premier Division heavyweights Woodlands, Hanging Heaton and New Farnley. Reynolds hit four sixes and 12
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) Women will do battle in pastures new next season. The side have moved into a new league in anticipation of the coming campaign, after 10 years of residency in the West Riding County Premier Division. Avenue put in an application
A CAR which failed to stop for two officers in Bradford was found moments later and was duly seized. The incident occurred in Allerton yesterday afternoon, with West Yorkshire Police - Bradford West posting on Facebook that the driver will be dealt
NEW Guiseley signing, centre-back Hamza Bencherif, is looking forward to using his experience to help bring on the club's many young players. The former Algerian under-20 international joins a Guiseley squad with youngsters such as Scott Smith and
FAIRWEATHER Green fire station have issued a safety warning to parents, after a child playing with a lighter was the suspected cause of a Bradford house fire last night. Two victims, a male teenager and an adult female, suffered smoke inhalation
A KEIGHLEY-born Leicester Tigers ace returned to his school to pick up an award. James Whitcombe was presented with the eponymous Burnhill Cup to Year 13 pupils at Woodhouse Grove in Apperley Bridge by school alumni and rugby legend Steve Burnhill
A MAN wanted by police for over a month proved the architect of his own downfall last night, as he accidentally handed himself in to Bradford West officers. He had been wanted since May 21 in connection with a serious threats incident and in trying
COWS in the road have reportedly disrupted transport in the Bradford district this morning. The Keighley Bus Company reported via Twitter that the alleged cattle chaos was causing delays to the 67 bus in the area. Hopefully things got moo-ving
A DRIVER using a hire car in Bradford has been reported for having no insurance. The Audi in question was being driven in an anti-social manner and after the vehicle was located shortly afterwards, the lack of insurance was discovered and the vehicle
A SECONDARY school has said there are “a lot of positives” to take from its recent Ofsted inspection, despite being rated as requiring improvement. Beckfoot Oakbank, in Ingrow, Keighley, was taken over by the Beckfoot Trust in 2016, when it was
BRADFORD Safeguarding Boards has launched a week of activities to focus on the work undertaken by Bradford Council and other partner organisations to safeguard children, young people. Safeguarding Week runs from today until Friday and raises awareness
A COUNCILLOR has described cycle lanes in part of the District as the worst he has ever come across. The cycle lanes on North Street in Keighley town centre were particularly singled out for criticism when members of Bradford Council’s Keighley
SAFETY advice is being issued to Yorkshire drivers amid the start of the busiest time of the year for motorway breakdowns. Data from Highways England shows more than 48,500 motorway breakdowns happened over the summer holiday period, between the
A PROJECT to “address local challenges” in Keighley has attracted millions in European funding - but is struggling to get local support. The town’s Community Led Local Development programme was awarded £2.4 million in EU funding last summer to carry
A mother from Bradford whose miracle son was born four months early has called for paid parental leave to be extended for parents of premature babies. Joanne Claire Russell, of Oakenshaw, had a “traumatic” start to motherhood when her son was born
After two defeats to Halifax over the last month, Bulls got their revenge with a crucial Championship victory. The 24-20 success at Odsal gave their top-five play-off bid a big shot in the arm. Check out our player ratings and game guide.
Betfred Championship: Bradford Bulls 24 Halifax 20 NERVES were shredded on Armed Forces Day at Odsal as Bradford Bulls let a 20-6 lead against Halifax become 24-20 after the sin-binning of George Flanagan. However, the home side held on to beat
PAUDIE O'Connor says he can't wait to get to know his fellow arrivals in a new-look City defence. Gary Bowyer has been busy recruiting from front to back as City gear up to begin life in League Two when they entertain Cambridge United on August
A BANNED driver who forced a police officer to steer sharply out of the way when he drove straight at his patrol car has been jailed for six months. Hassan Khan, 21, was spotted jumping into the driver’s seat of a Seat Leon parked on Scotchman Road
