LATEST: ‘My boy is at peace', mother speaks after Feazan Ayaz funeral THERE was a huge turnout on Wednesday evening as family, friends, and well-wishers said goodbye to Mohammed Feazan Ayaz. The ceremony was held at the Bilal Masjid in Drummond
THE funeral of Mohammed Feazan Ayaz, whose death sparked a murder investigation earlier this month, is taking place tonight in Bradford. The ceremony is being held at the Bilal Masjid in Drummond Road, Manningham, from 8pm. The 20-year-old,
TWO cousins are launching a podcast aimed at inspiring people to make the best of their lives. Matt Hall, a singer and business owner, and Dan Ramsden, a health and wellbeing coach, will interview guests from business, sport, fashion and TV, including
BRADFORD South MP Judith Cummins has called on the Government to rule out putting the NHS on the negotiating table for future trade deals. During a debate, Mrs Cummins, who is also Shadow International Trade Minister, said: “The British public
THE UK Indie Lit Fest is in Bradford on Saturday, featuring writers from around the world. The event, at Kala Sangam Arts Centre, includes readings, book signings and workshops for aspiring writers. Over 30 authors are attending from independent
CORONERS' officers are appealing for witnesses after an 83-year-old woman died after falling while coming out of Airedale Shopping Centre in Keighley. It happened at around 1.10pm on Friday, July 5, at the south entrance, which leads to Low Street
LEEDS United expect Kemar Roofe to return to action in a month after scans revealed his ankle injury is not as bad as first feared. The striker had to be substituted during the friendly win against Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia. United's
FORTY cyclists set off from Cleckheaton yesterday to embark on the fourth Jo Cox Way bike ride. The annual bike ride, sponsored by PURE Business Group, celebrates the late Batley and Spen MPs zest for life, while raising awareness and funds for
AS sweltering temperatures are expected to soar above 30°C (86F) this week, thousands of Yorkshire homes can expect to be on alert as the hot and humid weather provides fleas with the ideal conditions needed to multiply. Pets at Home is urging pet
A MAN who set up an £11,000 cannabis farm in the attic above a Bradford shop has been sentenced to a 12-month community order. Jordan Harrison by-passed the electricity supply at the rented address in Brighouse Road to heat the 20 plants he was
THE chairman of Pudsey Conservative Association has resigned after Boris Johnson's appointment as Conservative Leader - branding him a "danger to our country". Jason Aldiss, who has served the party for almost a quarter of a century, tendered his
TWO well-known Bradford DJs are holding a charity night in aid of Andy's Man Club at the Boy and Barrel pub on Saturday. Andrew May and TJ Stokes will be hosting the evening in the Westgate pub in drag and Andrew, 33, will also be having his legs
DASHCAM footage from a police car and bus “proved vital” in clearing a police officer of wrongdoing following a fatal high-speed police pursuit in Bradford. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has concluded its investigation into the death
A MAN from Bradford has been arrested in connection with a "sophisticated and malicious" cyber attack on Lancaster University in which student records and ID documents were accessed. The 25-year-old was arrested on suspicion of committing Computer
GUISELEY AFC have signed Chesterfield striker Lee Shaw on a season long loan after The Spireites' manager John Sheridan decided the player did not figure in his plans for the coming season. The 25 year-old Shaw was a trialist with Lincoln City when
By Alex Nicholson VAT Director, Armstrong Watson FROM 1 October 2019 there will be a significant change to how suppliers in the construction industry supply chain account for VAT. The changes will apply to businesses making or receiving specified
WAYNE Ditchfield (Eccleston) and Gerald Merry (Tarporley) were the first qualifiers in the £5,300 Brighouse Classic sponsored by Damart. Ditchfield beat Andy Mitchell (Thornhill) 21-7 in the final game and Merry left David Jackson (Macclesfield)
The Met Office has issued another yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across Yorkshire and the Humber. Last night's intense thunderstorm cleared to leave another very warm, sunny day - but this is the calm between the storms, according to
A BURST water main has partially blocked the A658 Green Lane in Yeadon both ways, causing heavy traffic. The burst is between Belmont Grove and Focus Way. Callers report that a patch of the road surface has lifted. Yorkshire Water says
A DRUG trafficker has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years after investigators found 6kg of heroin concealed in a suitcase packed with fabric and children’s clothing. Spanish national Constante Pineiro Martinez, 57, arrived on a Jet2 flight from
POLICE have reported that a stolen Specialized bike recovered last week has been returned to its rightful owner. Bradford City Centre police posted that it was thanks to the power of social media. Officers thanked all those who shared the post
A TEAM of Bradford girls went head to head with a squad of American exchange students in an international cricket match in the city earlier this week. The match, at Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club, featured 14 students from the US who have come to
A SHED load has caused delays at the Chain Bar junction. The obstruction was on the roundabout at Junction 26 of the M62 and the A58 Whitehall Road. All lanes have been re-opened.
THREE power cuts have been reported this morning after a major thunderstorm passed over the Bradford district early this morning. There were no reports of flooding or damage caused by the extreme weather. One power cut was reported off Leeds
AN AUDI A1 was destroyed after it burst into flames at the McDonald's drive-thru at the Birstall Retail Park last night. The engine compartment of the vehicle was completely destroyed in the blaze at 9.15pm in the business park. A spokesman
A QUAD bike has been seized in Manningham by police after being sighted being driven in an inconsiderate manner. Operation Steerside officers tweeted that they had received a number of positive comments from the public while they waited for recovery
A SEAT Leon has been seized by police on the M62 after failing to stop for officers. Westbound units followed the vehicle which stopped on the hard shoulder. The driver had no licence or insurance. Roads Policing Officers said the driver would
Bradford has played its part in establishing and maintaining Yorkshire's playing tradition. Mighty all-rounder Brian Close, David Bairstow, Jim Laker, and Sir Leonard Hutton, to name a few, are just some of the local lads, or relatively local lads,
A COLLECTION of poems inspired by filming in the district is being released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bradford's City of Film status. Reel Bradford, a poetic tribute to Bradford City of Film and the district's "vital contribution to cinematic
As another school year ends, this week we take a step back to the 80s. Whether it was going for a bike ride, making a den or fishing for tiddlers down by the canal, the 80s was a great time for making plenty of summer memories.
NELL Bank Outdoor Learning Centre is inviting members of the public to its Summer Family Adventure day. The day offers entertainment suitable for all the family, with three adventure trails, water play and the adventure playground. Families are
ORGANISERS of a city centre festival say they will work with neighbours to overcome concerns raised over the event. This weekend North Parade Street Festival will see the road closed to traffic for two days of music, food and drinks. But on
RESIDENTS have hit out at plans to build a development of 150 homes on land off a major Bradford road. The proposal has been lodged with Bradford Council by Caddick Land for land to the south of Rooley Crescent, off the busy Rooley Avenue route
PLANS to make a cash machine more "sympathetic" to the heritage building it is attached to have been approved. Both Bradford Council and a central government inspector had refused a retrospective planning application by Cashzone to install an ATM
PEOPLE living in the wealthiest parts of Bradford are likely to stay in good health for over two decades longer than people in the most deprived areas. The stark impact poverty plays in the lives of Bradford’s residents is revealed in a new report
BRADFORD’S Cricket World Cup winner Adil Rashid has come on board with a new campaign by charity Yorkshire Cancer Research to raise funds for its life-saving work. This is the charity’s first Yorkshire-wide fundraising campaign, and it was launched
TWO apprentices from Bradford have been crowned the top two in their field in the country at a national awards ceremony. Lewis Boyle, 19, was crowned Apprentice/Trainee of the Year at the 31st Premier Trophy Awards, organised by the Painting and
BRADFORD children have no faith that politicians are willing to act on climate change, a report has revealed. Over 50 children were quizzed about climate change by the University of Manchester as part of a study on young people's thoughts on climate
A WOMAN who lost her husband and two sons in the Valley Parade fire disaster is appealing for help to erect a memorial which will be vandal-proof, after a plaque in their memory was stolen for a second time. Hazel Greenwood lost husband Peter, 46
DUDLEY Hill gained a valuable advantage over Barrow Island in the battle to catch the leading pack in Division Two of the National Conference League with a hard-fought 28-12 victory at Parry Lane. Hill proved too strong in the end for their Cumbrian
WEST Bowling remained top of National Conference League Division Two with a comfortable 42-12 win at mid-table Beverley. Despite going behind, Ryan Hunkin's men soon asserted their dominance to lead 22-6 at the break, and they continued to hold
City won the Tom Banks Memorial Trophy in their pre-season friendly at Park Avenue last night courtesy of a penalty shootout after the sides remained goalless in 90 minutes. Check out photographer Thomas Gadd's images from the clash.
BRADFORD Gymkhana have replaced Salem at the top of Group A after beating them by 43 runs. Gymkhana were bowled out for 97, Khalil Ur Rehman (4-26) and Umer Khatab (3-13) taking the wickets for Salem, who were then shot out themselves for only 54
AVENUE 0 CITY 0 (City win 3-2 on penalties) IN A TEMPERATURE more akin to Honolulu than Horsfall, the competition to be in Gary Bowyer’s starting plans continues to hot up. After a stronger selection were beaten 2-1 by Bolton in a hastily-arranged
QUEENSBURY welcomed Nottingham Outlaws to the annual Martin Potts Day clash and claimed a 32-28 victory to go second in the Yorkshire Men's League Premier Division. The first 10 minutes were all Bury, as first Dan Charlton was put through via a
DALES Council League Division A leaders Woodhouse bowled out Savile Stars for 86 at Meanwood Road but struggled themselves when batting, losing seven wickets before reaching the winning total to maintain their unbeaten record. At Karmand, third-placed
THE NEW rule introduced at the last AGM to allow games to be reduced to a minimum of 10 overs per side when the weather is poor came into its own in the latest round of matches in the Bradford Evening League. It allowed four of the seven fixtures
Bradford-based Christeyns was crowned Employer of the Year at this year's awards for its caring, family approach to business. Judges of the award, sponsored by Solenis, focused on businesses with a strong investment in employee health and wellbeing
HALIFAX League Division Two promotion favourites Low Moor HT maintained their 17-point cushion at the top with a 62-run win at home to Queensbury in one of only two matches on the day where all 20 wickets fell. On this occasion the reason was that
THE Bulls are likely to trim their preseason work-load next year as they head into a first free weekend in 2019. John Kear’s side have been in action every week since the turn of the year with a hectic build-up programme going into their first term
There was a buzz of suspense and excitement in the air for the awards' first ever live vote to find the Winner of Winners. Steve Lowe, LOCALiQ's sales director, took to the stage before asking guests if their phones were all set up for the vote
It was poignant moment for Allan Jefferies' father and daughter duo when it was awarded Family Business of the Year. Tony Jefferies and Louise Jefferies revealed their pride at winning the award against, what Mr Jefferies described as, "serious
Regal Food's Younis Choudhry, who won the title of Entrepreneur of the Year, has said "dedication, honesty and focus" are at the heart of his achievements. The businessman said if an entrepreneur has neither of these they are not going to be "as
The owners of Sherwood Green Nursery were left "ecstatic" and lost for words after finding out they had won the Job Creator of the Year category. Emilia Olkowska and Sal Ahmed were given the award, sponsored by Mitton Group, for their "outstanding
Alice Copeman of Solenis has won the title of Apprentice of the Year as she trains up as a laboratory technician. Miss Copeman, who was in Mexico on awards night, was described as "very good at her job" by her supervisor who collected the award
KEIGHLEY’S MP has joined in criticism of a judge who spared a knifeman jail after he caused terror at the town’s railway station. Fayez Shofi had to be Tasered on a busy platform after threatening to stab a Travel Safe Officer. The rail official
The team at Cardinal described winning Manufacturer of the Year as "great recognition" for the Bradford-based company. The company, which installs retail and commercial interiors, had just celebrated 30 years of business. MD Tim Considine said
When Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE collected her Community Contribution Award she used her time to encourage businesses to invest in young people. The businesswoman, who runs family law firm SKB Law, wants to "bridge the gap" between businesses and young
Edwards Street Bakery has credited "knowing and listening" to what customers want as the reason for winning the Customer Service Excellence Award. Fi Gavaghan and Lisa Fraser collected the award which was sponsored by Juice Media, Sparqs, Aagrah
It was a proud moment for Exa Network's director Mark Cowgill when his team collected the trophy for SME of the Year. Founded in 2003, the internet service provider started out in a small office space in Dean Clough Mills, in Halifax, before moving
Agency For Good Ltd, an ethical digital marketing agency, won the New Business of the Year award, encouraging people to make “real change” together. The award, sponsored by Bradford BID, focused on companies which showed imagination, sound planning
