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  • Former Bantams boss Phil Parkinson leaves Bolton Wanderers

    FORMER Bantams boss Phil Parkinson has resigned as manager of Bolton. Parkinson, who has been at the helm for just over three years after leaving Valley Parade in the summer of 2016, and his assistant Steve Parkin have quit the club amid chaos

  • Do you recognise this man?

    WEST Yorkshire Police are asking if anyone has any information about this man in connection with the theft of a pedal cycle in Keighley He was caught on camera on August 18. The crime reference number for the case is 13190424473A. The photo

  • War widows given tour of Bradford's City Hall

    WAR WIDOWS have taken tea with the Lord Mayor of Bradford and been given a guided tour of City Hall. Members of the War Widows Association of West Yorkshire were given the treat on one of their regular socials. Lord Mayor Councillor Doreen Lee

  • Bradford's Morrisons in dairy calf market move

    MORRISONS is taking action to stop the early slaughter of dairy bull calves by getting them reared for beef products. The Bradford-based supermarket chain is to allow bull calves from suppliers in its Arla UK 360 dairy programme into its beef supply

  • Six of best from Maharaj seals victory for Yorkshire

    YORKSHIRE wrapped up their fifth win of the season in the Specsavers County Championship, seeing off Nottinghamshire by 143 runs just after lunch on day four at Scarborough. A polished performance, which saw them recover from 13-4 in the first innings

  • Bradford rail users told to avoid East Coast Mainline

    NETWORK Rail and train operators are reminding passengers of significant disruption to journeys this August Bank Holiday weekend with travellers urged not to travel to or from London on Saturday and Sunday. There will be major changes to services

  • Wrose Bull charge to opening win of new season

    GOALS from Andy Howland and Andrew Philip gave Wrose Bull a winning start to the new season in Bradford Sunday Alliance League Premier Division. Bull were too good for Sandy Lane Sunday as they grabbed a 2-1 opening day victory. Sandy Lane's strike

  • Police appeal to trace missing man last seen in Cleckheaton

    POLICE are appealing for anyone who sees a missing man to get in contact. Ashley Stephenson, 52, was last seen this morning in the Cleckheaton area at 7am. He is described as white, of medium build and 6ft tall. He has a shaved head, and

  • Bradford-based MyLahore wins at English Curry Awards

    BRADFORD-based MyLahore British Asian Kitchen has scooped a top award at this year's English Curry Awards. It was named Pakistani Restaurant of the Year at the prestigious awards, which were held in Birmingham earlier this week. This year has

  • ANGLING LINES: Bobby, six, enjoys fruitful day on the lakes

    BINGLEY ANGLING CLUB Sunnydale was in fickle mood for Sunday's match most anglers with small nets of fish and some large fish lost, Ian Needs made the best of it fishing the slider float. Result: 1 I Needs 6lb; 2 C Dine 1lb14; 3 A Newman 1lb12.

  • Appeal issued over robbery in Ivegate

    Police have issued images of a male they would like to identify in connection with a robbery in Bradford. The incident happened in Ivegate at around 5am on Saturday, August 17. Two people have been arrested and released under investigation

  • Saltaire and Otley seconds earn cup victories

    SALTAIRE cruised to a six-wicket victory against Calverley St Wilfrids to win the 20/20 Awards Galore Cup at Nethermoor on Sunday. Saltaire, captained by Usman Munir, were in fine form with both bat and ball coming off an upset loss to Ben Rhydding

  • Two more arrests made in Heckmondwike arson inquiry

    POLICE investigating the attempted murder of a family in Heckmondwike have made new arrests as enquiries continue. The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team have said they are continuing to appeal for information as they continue to investigate an arson

  • Five things we learned from Bantams win at Stevenage

    MOVING ON Richard O’Donnell came back for the start of pre-season determined to forget his difficult first year with City. He is certainly doing that after making it three clean sheets out of four in League Two. The one-handed save to keep

  • New Bradford project offers mental health support

    BRADFORD South MP Judith Cummins has visited a new mental health recovery college. The project is based at the Highfield Health Centre in Tong. It is the first of its kind in Bradford, helping to provide tailored sessions that look after all

  • Quirks of planning system laid bare

    SOME of the more unusual aspects of the planning system were discussed at a Bradford Council meeting. Members of the Bradford Area Planning Panel were debating a plan to build a detached home on land at Wilmer Drive in Shipley. During the debate

  • Captain marvel Faisal inspires win for league leaders

    DALES Council League A Division leaders Woodhouse batted first at Meanwood Road and made 175 (Mohammed Faisal 6-45) with skipper Muhammad Faisal top scoring with 84. In reply, nine-man Mayfield were skittled for just 42 (Abdullah Khan 4-7, Muhammad

  • HS2 could be scrapped under new independent review

    THE Government has launched an independent review into high speed rail link HS2 to analyse whether and how the project should continue. The Department for Transport has announced former HS2 chair Douglas Oakervee will lead the inquiry, with long-term

  • Rugby star Archie Bruce died from 'asphyxiation'

    TALENTED rugby league player Archie Bruce died from asphyxiation, just hours after making his professional debut, a post-mortem examination has found. The 20-year-old Batley Bulldogs debutant, from Liversedge, had made his professional debut away

  • Two arrested after man seriously injured in Queensbury

    WEST Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a man was found seriously injured in Queensbury, with two people arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving as a result. One resident said she had heard from a farmer that it was a local

  • New team takes charge at Brighouse-based Siddall and Hilton

    FOLLOWING a Management Buyout (MBO), a new team has taken the helm at Brighouse-based Siddall and Hilton Products Ltd, in the form of holding company, Blackfish Enterprises Ltd. Siddall and Hilton Products Limited is the UK’s leading producer of

  • Officers in Bradford East continue anti-social driving blitz

    AFTER their weekend driving blitz, there was another positive day of proactivity for West Yorkshire Police in Fagley yesterday These included an arrest for a warrant, an anti-social behaviour notice being issued and a vehicle that was seized for

  • Demolition work starts at eyesore pub at busy junction

    ONE of Bradford’s most prominent eyesores will soon disappear after demolition work began. The Kingswood Arms was once a bustling pub, but for the last 20 years it has been a derelict shell, looming over the busy Cutler Heights junction. In recent

  • Last butcher's shop in Clayton to close on Saturday

    This Saturday, August 24, sees the only remaining traditional butcher's shop in Clayton close its doors for the last time. John and Karen Summers are retiring after 27 years in the village and say they have mixed feelings about going. "We have

  • Cycle fun day events planned at two Bradford sites

    A DAY of cycling activities will be held at two Bradford sites next Tuesday. Bradford Capital of Cycling is running the events, the first of which takes place in Myra Shay park in the morning. People will be able to ride a pedal powered smoothie

  • Bradford Dudley Hill ensure home comforts for play-offs

    BRADFORD Dudley Hill made sure of a home play-off tie with an emphatic National Conference League Division Two victory. The Parry Laners beat strugglers East Leeds 52-10 at the Neil Hunt Memorial Ground, which guarantees them at least fourth spot

  • Wyke at the double again in memorable season

    WYKE are celebrating another double after beating title rivals Ossett Trinity Tigers to secure the Yorkshire Men's League Division Two crown. The Black and Whites won 16-14 at Ossett to make it 15 wins out of 15 games in a memorable season in which

  • Bradford Bulls announce pro deals for six scholars

    BULLS have announced professional deals for six more youngsters from their scholarship programme. Jaden Barraclough (hooker, Hunslet Warriors), Jayden Wright (back row, Drighlington), Marcus Green (prop, Hunslet Warriors), Sam Arundel (centre, Wetherby

  • Stevenage 0 Bradford City 1: Player ratings and game review

    City went second in the early League Two table after beating Stevenage 1-0 last night. Their first victory on the road came thanks to an own goal from Tom Soares. Check out our player ratings and game guide below. MAN OF THE MATCH Richard

  • Hemingway in fine form at Dob Park trial

    BEN Hemingway was on another planet on Sunday at Yeadon-Guiseley Motor Club's Kathleen Cockshott Memorial Trial at Dob Park He rode 14 sections in Brown’s Wood for a single penalty, which he incurred on the third section where the steep incline