ROADS are closed in the Girlington area of Bradford this evening due to a building fire. It's understood the fire is on Girlington Road. West Yorkshire Police has said the road is closed from its junction with Duckworth Lane to the junction
A fire has broken out in Bradford city centre tonight. The blaze has hit a multi-storey building in the Bridge Street/Sunbridge Road area. One onlooker said he had been told the fire had affected a building in which the upper floors had been
TERRORVISION are ready to rock this season with the release of a Christmas single. After celebrating the 25th anniversary of their biggest album, How To Make Friends And Influence People, with a sold-out tour this year, the band decided to make
POLICE and HM Revenue and Customs officers swooped on a city centre street tonight. Witnesses said attention seems to be focussing on business premises in the Ivegate area of Bradford. A large crowd gathered in Ivegate to watch. When the
THERE are times, during The Bodyguard, when the audience has its own dramatic role in the action. In one scene we're at the Oscars, watching a show-stopping performance, (in more ways than one). In another we come face-to-face with a steely-eyed
POLICE have thanked the public and media after Thackley man Kenneth Everett was found safe and well. Kenneth Everett, 50, was first reported missing at 11.51am this morning from the Thackley area but was last seen at work last Friday. A spokesperson
THERE are major delays on the M62 this evening following a a major "multi-vehicle" crash. It happened on the westbound stretch at junction 22. While Highways England has said all vehicles have been recovered and all lanes are now open, it
TWO vehicles were involved in a crash on Manchester Road this evening. Emergency services were called at 4.42pm to the major road's junction with Smiddles Lane. It's thought the two cars involved were a white Ford and a red Hyundai. Police
More than 70 vehicles have been stopped and checked in Dewsbury in an operations to make roads safer. The Dewsbury and Mirfield Proactive Team and partners stopped 75 vehicles, suspended one taxi from driving and made an arrest as part of a high
HILLSBOROUGH match commander David Duckenfield has been cleared of the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 Liverpool fans who died at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final. There were gasps in court as seven women and three men on the jury at Preston Crown
Saltaire United Reformed Church is to hold a photography exhibition and sale. The Grade I listed building, in the world heritage site, costs a great deal to maintain and needs to explore fundraising sources. With that in mind, a photographic exhibition
GARY Bowyer hopes to turn back into Mr Nice Guy at Macclesfield. The City boss made his feelings very clear about the poor first-half display against Plymouth last week. It was probably the first time that some members of the squad had seen their
SIR - Bradford Council have published plans for an eventual improvement scheme for Canal Road which is unlikely to be implemented for many years. A quick and comparatively inexpensive interim solution would be to place concrete separators down
SIR - Can someone from Bradford Council tell the residents of Coach Road why 30-plus holly trees have been taken down in Roberts Park. Don't the council believe in climate change? When we are asked to plant more trees, Bradford Council is taking
POLICE forces across the country are urging people to download the What3Words app to help locate them in an emergency. Emergency services have praised the app for its ability to provide precise locations anywhere in the world. North Yorkshire
HOLIDAY firm Tui is to close its branch in The Broadway shopping centre. A sign on the door says 'We're closing' and directs people to the firm's Forster Square branch. It's due to close its doors on December 4. Tui have been contacted
AN image of two Bradford City supporters watching a game at Valley Parade features in a limited edition charity calendar released by world-renowned photographer Stuart Roy Clarke. ‘The Power of Football’ was commissioned by energy brand Utilita
It has been a frustrating fortnight for City but Saturday's trip to Macclesfield represents an ideal chance to bounce back. Momentum in November has been lost, with two defeats in cup competitions being compounded by a league loss at Plymouth.
THREE arrests were made this afternoon after a suspected cloned car was dumped in the Ravenscliffe estate. The Bradford East Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) said officers were looking for the Mazda3 in the Eccleshill area. A spokesperson
A SUBDURAL haematoma, which carries a high risk of death, occurs when blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain. It is usually caused by a head injury and symptoms include a worsening headache, feeling sick or vomiting, confusion
Traffic on a city centre road has been disrupted as work to recover a broken down bus takes place. The First double deck has broken down in Hall Ings. A recovery truck is on the scene but one lane is blocked while the work takes place.
TV CHEF Gary Rhodes died from bleeding between the skull and the brain, a statement from his family has revealed. His family said they wanted to end "painful speculation" about the star's death, aged 59, in Dubai. Rhodes was working on a new
FOUR more schools are closed today due to a winter vomiting bug outbreak. Meanwhile the school first hit by the outbreak reopened today but will be closed again tomorrow due to a "significant and growing number" of students and staff being struck
THE TSB has announced plans to close 10 branches across Yorkshire as part of a plan to save £100m. The Spanish-owned banking group said 82 branches across the country will be closed so that it can become "a more technology-enabled and innovative
BRADFORD Bulls have announced their home matchday ticket prices for the 2020 season. The Bulls are set to play at Dewsbury Rams' Tetley's Stadium in the Betfred Championship next season. Advanced discounts of up to 25 per cent than last year's
BEN Elton will return to what made him famous when he performs stand-up comedy in Bradford next week. The author, playwright, director and sitcom writer, famous for hits including The Young Ones and Blackadder, will take centre stage when he performs
A DISCOUNT grocery store is to replace a B&M Express in a Bradford retail park. Heron Foods will open at the Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road, in Lidget Green, on Monday, December 2. Free goodie bags worth more than £5 will be handed out
A GIANT cyclist brought to life by local schoolchildren in Baildon has won the 2019 UCI Road World Championships Land Art Competition. The 1,600m2 grass painting was created on the grounds of Hollins Hall Hotel & Country Club to celebrate the Women
MORE than 1,500 arrests have been made since April in an ongoing operation targeting serious violent crime. Launched in April across West Yorkshire, Operation Jemlock aims to reduce serious violence and knife-related crime. Earlier this year
A POPULAR and world-renowned Bradford bar celebrated its fifth birthday over the weekend. The Record Café has made it to half a decade in its humble spot on North Parade, despite the struggles of others in the city and industry. In that time,
ONE of the best things about my job is meeting different people, from all walks of life. I’ve come across folk who are fascinating, inspiring, funny, quirky, clever, driven, hugely talented and simply fabulous. Steve Abbott is all of these things
POLICE are holding a series of drop in sessions in Pudsey to discuss the recent “spike” in anti social behaviour in the town. West Yorkshire Police and Leeds City Council say they have received an increase in reports of young people congregating
EMMA Templeton hopes to return for England Community Lions in 2020 after her try-scoring debut in their 24-20 defeat to Wales Women. The Keighley Cougars star went over the line just before the the break, to put the Lions 16-10 ahead. However
GARETH Roberts has indicated that the prospect of Bradford Bulls being based at Horsfall Stadium or the creation of a new professional rugby league team to play there remains an option. The Bradford Park Avenue owner is planning to install a 3G
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) owner Gareth Roberts is ready to step up plans for a community sports hub at Horsfall Stadium after he confirmed today that the club have agreed terms on a 30-year lease to take control of their ground from Bradford Council.
BORIS Johnson is on course to win the General Election with a comfortable 68-seat majority by triumphing in Labour heartlands, according to a projection poll which accurately forecast the hung parliament in 2017. The constituency-by-constituency
A STOLEN vehicle has been recovered by police. The Bradford East Neighbourhood Policing Team said the pictured vehicle had been taken in Apperley Bridge. Enquiries are ongoing to locate the suspects.
WOMEN'S rugby league in Keighley is set for a bigger platform with possible 'standalone' matches at Cougar Park after the rebranding of Keighley Albion Ladies to Cougars Ladies. Albion Ladies, promoted this season as League One champions, have been
In 1984, the pub formally known as the New Beehive, had been renamed The Bradfordian, along with a new look, making the customer feel like they had entered a time machine and stepped back 80 years. Working within the limitations of building, fire and
THE time has come again to nominate the inspirational individuals and schools in the annual Telegraph & Argus Bradford & District Education Awards. The awards – previously known as the Schools Awards – have become one of the highlights of the year
NEWLY-LAUNCHED StudioBD is a charity shop with a difference as donated items once destined for landfill get a new lease of life. The new shop, found on Wrose Road in Shipley, has upcycled second hand records into clocks and turned useless empty
PLANS for a milk 'vending machine' have been approved. Low Springs Farm, on Hawksworth Road, Baildon, unveiled the proposal to create a timber hut to house the piece of kit, which will give members of the public an opportunity to buy "farm fresh
A BRADFORD-BORN entrepreneur has gone from stacking shelves to running an international business in 25 countries around the world. Asif Masood grew up in a working class household in Thornbury, starting his working life earning £3.98 an hour at
THE summer shut-down of Bradford’s famous Mirror Pool cost the local economy around £150,000 - according to Bradford Council figures. Based in the heart of the city centre, the Mirror Pool has become one of Bradford’s biggest attractions since
IT’S A time of “celebration and excitement” at The University of Bradford as eight national and international figures will receive honorary degrees at its forthcoming graduation ceremonies. The event will take place on Wednesday, December 4 and
A HOUSING development could wreck plans for a major park and ride scheme in Bradford - according to Council officers. Earlier this year Caddick Land submitted a planning application to build 150 homes for rent on land to the south of Rooley Crescent
AN events manager at a pub on Bradford city centre’s revived Ivegate has hit out at Bradford Council over access to the historic street. Ellen Boyle, of the Old Crown, says it is “impossible” for bands and artists to gain access for afternoon events
A ONCE-failing school has been “transformed” in the past two years, Ofsted inspectors have said. The education watchdog visited Tong Leadership Academy, Westgate Hill Street, earlier this month. It was the school’s first inspection since it became
PLANS to replace a 12-metre tall 4G phone mast with a 20-metre tall 5G mast have been approved by Bradford Council. MBNL, which works on behalf of EE and H3G, submitted an application to replace one of the poles outside the Hare and Hounds pub on
THERE will be youngsters galore on the pitch this Saturday when Wharfedale visit Loughborough Students in the National Two North but the Greens' coach, Jon Feeley, feels there is one key area where his team can dominate. He admitted that both young
ILKLEY head of rugby Rhys Morgan is hoping his 'Christmas wish' of three wins out of as many matches will come true. The bottom-placed have lost their last five North Premier fixtures and face fellow strugglers Rossendale, followed by Sandal and
A KEIGHLEY club is set to play a part in building rugby league in the USA after agreeing an innovative Transatlantic link-up. Keighley Albion Juniors has signed up for an affiliation with the California Rugby League Youth to try to grow the sport
SAM Hallas is tipping Bulls youngster Thomas Doyle to come of age in next year’s Championship. The 20-year-old hooker scored two tries on his senior debut against Rochdale last season and made five appearances in total for John Kear’s side.
GUISELEY joint-manager Marcus Bignot thinks supporters can expect an 'exciting' finish to the season with his young players aiming for a play-off spot. The Vanarama National League North side travel to 18th-placed Leamington on Saturday knowing
GARY Bowyer is ready to begin drawing up his City strategy for the January transfer window. With just over a month to go, the Bantams boss intends to speak with owner Stefan Rupp and chief executive Julian Rhodes to discuss a possible plan of action
