DRUG crime has risen sharply in Bradford, in a worrying contrast to other major cities in England and Wales, which have generally seen a decrease in figures. In a BBC analysis of police recorded crime, it was found that, in 2018, 1,408 drug crimes
The first of Northern’s Pacer trains to retire made its final journey today after travelling more than 3 million miles in 32 years of service. The Pacers - described as 'cattle wagons' by some critics - continue to be a familiar sight at Bradford
A MAN extradited from Australia accused of raping and sexually abusing a girl has been convicted by a jury at Bradford Crown Court and today jailed for 12 years. Christopher Hardaker, 63, threatened to track the child down and burn her alive if
CITY fans will get a glimpse of a familiar face on the Preston bench. Jonathan Gould, who was in goal for the club’s successful first Wembley appearance in 1996, will watch his first game as North End’s new keeper coach. The former Scotland international
FIREFIGHTER boyfriend and girlfriend team, Benjy Bush and Lorna Dodd from Bradford, have completed this year’s Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 for Duchenne charity, Harrison’s Fund - and raised £200. The money will go towards the charity’s work
A GROUP of 10 youngsters (all aged 16) and two mentors have partnered with the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) to spread awareness to all in Bradford, especially teenagers, as the charity believes it needs more support from the younger generation.
A FUNDING boost of almost £3.4m was confirmed today by the Home Office that will see the creation of a dedicated Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) in West Yorkshire led and co-ordinated through the Office of Police & Crime Commissioner. Violence Reduction
FAST bowler Jared Warner will re-join Sussex County Cricket Club on loan for the remainder of the Specsavers County Championship season, beginning with their match against Middlesex starting on Sunday. The 22-year-old, who also plays in the Bradford
A TEN-year-old from Bradford has been crowned the winner of a Yorkshire-wide NHS competition, celebrating the work of the health service. Hafsah Ali, a pupil at Beckfoot Heaton Primary, designed a poster saying thank you to the NHS. She was crowned
KEIGHLEY Cougars are appealing for information after a ball boy was left in tears by alleged verbal abuse from the terraces during a derby clash. The club have opened an investigation following a series of incidents during Cougars' fiery 32-10 defeat
ONE of Bradford's most notorious fly-tipping blackspots was littered with waste again yesterday morning, with residents calling for cameras to be installed there. Several pictures of fly-tipping in Ainsbury Avenue have been sent to us in the past
IF the Bantams can spring an upset at home to Preston in the Carabao Cup, they will find out their second-round opponents shortly after the match tomorrow night. The draw for the next stage will take place live on Sky Sports from Salford City's
A HOSPITAL trust has responded after a social media post alleging a patient was dragged out of A&E at the Bradford Royal Infirmary and left on the street outside emerged. When the Telegraph & Argus raised the post and accompanying photograph
KEIGHLEY Fire Station opened its doors to the public. Members of white watch organised this year’s annual open day, at the Bradford Road station. A host of attractions was on offer, with Freddy the fire engine giving children – and adults – rides
A HECKMONDWIKE nursery has retained its Good rating from Ofsted following a recent visit by inspectors. The Counting House Nursery, in Market Street, was praised for its “strong staff and management team”. The report said: “All groups of children
A FOURTH annual rugby match and fun day is being staged in memory of a Keighley teenager. The event – at Keighley Albion Rugby Club on Saturday, September 7 – will raise funds for CLIC Sargent, a cancer charity for children and young people.
TAGVENUE, one of the world's fastest-growing online marketplaces for venue hire, has launched in five new cities in the United Kingdom, including Bradford. It has a strong market position in London, and is now established in Manchester, Birmingham
SALFORD part-owners Paul Scholes and Phil Neville hope Tuesday night's home Carabao Cup clash with Leeds provides a taste of what lies ahead for the club. The Ammies are gearing up for one of the biggest games in the club's history and former Manchester
NEW research into empty homes has revealed that 19 in every 1,000 homes in Bradford has been laying empty for at least six months - the highest proportion in the region. In addition by combining the figures with average house prices for the district
STEETON start their home campaign against Lower Breck tomorrow night at Cougar Park. The Chevrons started the season with a 2-1 win at AFC Blackpool on the opening day in Hallmark Security League Division One North, but then went down to Garstang
THE Yorkshire Air Ambulance has thanked the public for its "overwhelming" support following the theft and destruction of one of its flight helmets in Shipley last week. While attending a 999 call in the West Royd area of Shipley last Thursday evening
BRAD Schmulian hailed the help of his fellow batsmen after guiding Woodlands to a six-wicket win over New Farnley to lift the Priestley Cup. The Kiwi scored an unbeaten 68 as the Albert Terrace side overcame New Farnley's 178-6 with just short
LAST year’s Priestley Cup final triumph was as hollow for Woodlands as a bamboo branch. It was deflating for them, and the Bradford League as a whole, to win the 2018 decider by default when Farsley forfeited the match, but this season was different
LOW Moor Holy Trinity Cricket Club is inviting children between the ages of four to nine to try a free 'introduction to cricket' session. Sky TV will be at the ground to film a documentary on local cricket which will be aired during one of the Ashes
FORMER Telegraph & Argus writer Jim Greenhalf and local author Michael Stewart will open Saltaire Festival with readings and a discussion of their work. In The Difference Between Poetry and Everything Else, Jim will read from work written throughout
A TEENAGE girl reported missing from Keighley has been found safe and well. Jazmina Koncekova, 14, was reported missing from her family home on August 8. A police spokesperson said: "Jazmina Koncekova has been found safe and well. "Thanks
THE weather halted Yorkshire trials on Saturday and Sunday but not the West Leeds club's fifth novice and beginner's trial at Post Hill on Saturday where 41 competitors, in three classes, braved heavy conditions on the hillside woodlands. Chris
DESPITE scoring eight goals in first two games, Guiseley AFC added to their firepower by signing Sam Scrivens from Penistone Church FC. The 22-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Lions after joint managers Marcus Bignot and Russ O'Neill kept
A LARGE retail unit in a Bradford mill could soon become a new branch of Toolstation. Bradford Council recently received a planning application for new signage on Whetley Mill, off Thornton Road. The plans show that the large unit will be taken
Gin lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of gins from the UK and overseas during a 17-day festival at four pubs in the area. The Myrtle Grove in Main Street, Bingley, The Turls Green in Centenary Square, Bradford, The Obediah
FC Sporting Keighley took part in a national seven-a-side football tournament in Bradford. They won the tournament beating Danehouse from Burnley in the final, with Shazad Khan scoring the winner. There were teams from all over the country taking
A BRADFORD teenager reported missing has been found safe and well, police have confirmed today. Gave Sedique Nazari, 14, had last been seen at her home in the West Bowling area of Bradford on the lunchtime of August 3. A police spokesperson
AN arrest was made after a car ended up on its roof in Cross Hills. Traffic officer Andrew Ingram shared this picture on Twitter and said: "Thanks to the quick response of a member of public one arrested by response for drink driving having blown
MCDONALD'S and its suppliers have made a combined contribution of £12.8 million annually to Bradford’s economy. According to the Serving The UK: McDonald’s at 45 study, the nine restaurants in the Bradford district has a significant impact on the
THIS picture shows the damage to the turnstiles at Odsal Stadium following a crash. It happened at around 6pm on Sunday. One onlooker who sent this picture in to the T&A said a car mounted the kerb and hit a lamppost, before hitting the
“UTTERLY disgusted”. That was the reaction from police officers who found 11 people crammed into a seven-seater Land Rover - including eight young children who were not strapped in. Bradford’s Steerside Enforcement Team, which works to tackle
HERITAGE Open Days will celebrate its 25th anniversary with ten days of free events. England’s biggest festival of history and culture will offer visitors from across Yorkshire and the Humber the opportunity to enjoy family days out, explore places
RESIDENTS and councillors have called for action over speeding drivers using a main road as a race track late at night. Drivers are reportedly hurtling along at over 100mph along Bradford Road between the Pudsey ring road junction and Thornbury
PEOPLE have just one week left to have their say on plans to improve air quality in Bradford. An on line air quality survey that began last month will next next Monday. Bradford Council hopes to engage with residents, schools, businesses and
PROPOSALS for a striking new community centre in Manningham will be discussed by Bradford Council on Thursday. If approved, the plans would see a former playground site on Tile Street transformed into a four storey centre that will include sports
FAMILY and friends of a Baildon man who was paralysed from the waist down by a cycling accident are raising funds to help him and the charity that has supported him. Passing motorists helped save the life of John Leather after he collided with
PLANS to expand a Bradford church to create a 100 seat cafe have been approved by Bradford Council. Earlier this year Life Church, which regularly attracts hundreds of worshippers submitted a planning application to improve facilities at its Abundant
DELIGHT has met the news that plans for a £2.5 million “sports village” have been approved. The Wyke Sports Village, which will provide new cycle facilities, sports pitches and a community building, will be built in on the site of the old Wyke
COTTINGLEY residents have warned the village is already “stretched to its limit” ahead of proposals for 155 new homes. Developers are planning new-builds, 31 of which will be classed as affordable housing, on land to the south of March Cote Lane
A PLAN to turn nine apartments in Manningham into a mosque has been given the go ahead. The self-contained apartments in Parkfield Road (pictured) will now be turned into a place of worship. When the application was first submitted, Bradford
JOHN Kear expressed his delight at his side’s emphatic victory in wild conditions and says it proves Bulls haven’t given up on their play-off dream. The Odsal outfit secured a 46-22 victory at the seaside against relegation-threatened Barrow Raiders
ANTHONY O’Connor insists City are showing League Two they are no “big-time Charlies”. James Hanson ensured his old club had to settle for another draw in Saturday’s 1-1 stalemate at Grimsby. But O’Connor felt the way City stood up to physical
