GLOBAL pop superstar Dua Lipa will play dates in Leeds and Manchester as part of her upcoming tour. Her next album Future Nostalgia is due for release in 2020 and the accompanying 2020 European arena tour will kick off in Madrid in April and hit
IT has been a busy month on the roads for police working the Bradford South area. The Neighbourhood Policing Team has shared a number of its call-outs - from stolen cars and nuisance bikes to uninsured drivers. Here are some of the incidents
THIS stolen VW on false plates was pursued by police around a Bradford estate after it was taken. The Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) revealed details of the incident. A spokesperson said: "Stolen vehicle on false plates pursed
A SOCIAL worker from Bradford was honoured at a national awards ceremony. Jack Skinner, who works for Bradford Council, was named the winner of the Team Leader of the Year, Adult Services award at the prestigious Social Worker of the Year Awards
CITY have issued a ban and suspensions to those involved in the illegal use of pyrotechnics during Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two game at Macclesfield Town. One individual is to be handed a three-year banning order and others associated will be
THE sun shone down on the E.S. Myers Trophy Trial at Skyrakes where 100 trials rider battled with a frosty two-mile lap and 14 observed sections. Unbelievably, four hard course contenders managed to ride the course and end on a single-figure penalty
Head coach Gabriele Cioffi has left Sky Bet League Two Crawley by mutual consent following a poor run of form. Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup defeat at home to Fleetwood was the Reds' 10th defeat in 14 games - a run which began in late September. Coffi's
Otley 14 Fylde 23 FYLDE came away from Cross Green with a win but were denied a bonus point by a resolute Otley side. The Yorkshiremen got to the ideal start when, having gained possession went into Fylde’s half, Freddie Watson’s run and pass
HOLIDAY firm TUI has confirmed its store in Bradford's Broadway shopping centre will be closing. A sign appeared on the door of the branch saying 'We're closing' and directing people to the firm's Forster Square branch. A spokesperson for
POLICE are appealing for information to trace wanted James Sykes from Morley. The 34-year-old is wanted on warrant in relation to a number of offences, including threats to commit arson, possession of offensive weapon and criminal damage. A
Loughborough Students 48 Wharfedale 12 WHARFEDALE left behind the bright sunshine of the Dales to travel down to the misty Midlands to play Loughborough Students on Saturday. As the team travelled down the M1 the mist closed in. This matched
A MAN who set up a Bradford charity for children with cancer is on trial accused of fraud. A jury was sworn in at Bradford Crown Court on Monday to try Colin Nesbitt, 58, of Kent Road, Bingley, in a case which is set to last up to three weeks.
Bradford Dragons picked up a third NBL Division One win in four games with a 104-90 victory over the Westminster Warriors. The win improves the Dragons record to 4-6 for the season and takes them, one spot outside the playoffs in ninth place in
A NEW graduate scheme for those wanting to kick-start their career in policing is opening. The route will see graduates joining West Yorkshire Police on a two-year training programme, where they can focus on areas like being a Detective, a Response
A RECRUITMENT campaign has been launched for police community support officers (PCSOs). West Yorkshire Police say the force has employed PCSOs since 2003 and they have proved to be “a valuable asset”. Duties can include detaining suspected
Rastrick ward councillor Chris Pillai will be next year’s Mayor of Calderdale. Conservative Coun Pillai, who was re-elected to his Rastrick seat in May for a new four-year term, has recent experience in what the role of Calderdale’s civic leader
A MAN has died on the railway line between Keighley and Skipton. A spokesman for British Transport Police said officers received a call to attend the incident, believed to be near Kildwick, at 7.45pm on Saturday. They were responding to reports
NEW Head Coach of the Bradford City Women, Chris Hames was unsuccessful in his debut at the managerial helm as his team were downed 1-0 by Liverpool Feds to remain rock bottom of the Northern WPL Division One table. Despite missing club captain
TWO stalwarts of the Aire-Wharfe League - John Harrison and Chris Smith - were made honorary life vice-presidents at the league's annual meeting at Otley Rugby Union Football Club. Former Keighley and Bingley batsman Harrison, equally well known
SIR - It was great to see the photos of yesteryear Bradford in the T&A. How different to today when I took the shuttle bus from Bingley into Bradford. Albeit it was a miserable wet morning but it made my heart bleed how tired and dreary it
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 14-year-old boy was hit by a car in Bradford. The collision took place at the junction of Bridge Street and Hall Ings at just before 4pm on Saturday, 30 November. The boy was using the crossing when
NEWS brands, and in particular local newspapers and their websites, have a critical role to play in the general election. They are the most trusted source of local news and information in communities across the UK and members of the public rely
CLUBS in the Aire-Wharfe League have opted to keep their current constitution, where second teams can face first teams. The major change, which was only brought in this season, meant that North Leeds and Tong Park Esholt's second teams went up
A NUMBER of suspected Class B and Class A drugs have been seized by police after stopping a car in Baildon. Officers responded to reports of suspicious behaviour and used stop and search powers to search the car, driver and front seat passenger
THERE will be a short vigil held at noon today at Centenary Square in remembrance of those who lost their lives or were injured in, or affected by, the terror attack in London on Friday. The city centre service will be led by Canon Paul Maybury
LEWIS Hooper rounded out his debut season in the Junior 1000 Rally Championship in style, enjoying a solid performance at the Glyn Memorial Stages to confirm his third place in the series and victory in the Pre ‘03 category. The Anglesey-based event
THE former chief of Bradford City has been appointed as Chief Executive of the group responsible for promoting Yorkshire to the world. James Mason will join Welcome To Yorkshire early in the New Year, bringing with him a wealth of experience in
A MAN is currently in custody over an arson attack which left a couple trapped inside their flat. Fire crews had to break into the first-floor apartment to rescue the occupants on Saturday. The man and woman, both aged 45-50, were taken to
OAKWORTH Primary School is closed today after its pupils fell prey to a Winter flu bug. The Keighley school is undergoing a deep-clean after the outbreak caused "high levels of illness", Bradford Council says. The decision to shut the school
A BRADFORD PC has offered an insight into the "busy" world of policing our streets as a lone officer. According to the Police Federation, cuts to police budgets have led to a reduction in police officers and more single crewing of patrols.
A FESTIVAL that was held for the first time since 1825 earlier this year will return in February. St Blaise Wool Festival re-started after a 194 wait when it was held at Bradford Industrial Museum this year, attracting large crowds. But the wait
CHILDHOOD obesity is the main issue that needs to be tackled in order to improve health in the district - according to Bradford Council’s Leader. Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe was discussing the latest health figures for Bradford, including where
A SHORT vigil was held in Centenary Square to remember those who lost their lives or were injured in, or affected by, the terror attack in London on Friday. The city centre service was led by Canon Paul Maybury of Bradford Cathedral and attended
A DECISION on plans to build almost 170 homes on a long empty brownfield site will be made by Councillors next week. Plans for homes on the former Grattan site at Lidget Green date back several years, and on Thursday an application for 167 homes
Brighouse Art Circle members will be having their monthly life model session this Thursday at 7.30pm. Those who enjoy painting at home, haven't painted for a long time or never painted but would like to try are invited to try out Brighouse Art
A BRADFORD cricket club have started a ‘fat tax’ incentive scheme in a bid to get fit over winter in preparation for their upcoming season. Members of the Low Moor Holy Trinity squad began their quest at the weekend to become the ‘biggest loser’
AMIN Jahanzeb wants to capture his first title in the professional ranks in the new year after outpointing his opponent. The super bantamweight comfortably outboxed Taka Bembere throughout the contest to record his sixth win in as many fights.
CHRIS Taylor is playing City catch-up after declaring: I don’t want to waste any more time. The experienced midfielder made his first league start in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Macclesfield after a convoluted few months. Taylor, who initially featured
BOXING Day places against Castleford are up for grabs as the Bulls enter their next phase of pre-season. John Kear admits the first month of training at Tong has been “very intense” as the squad build up towards the new Championship campaign.
A MAN caught red-handed burgling a landmark Bradford mill has been spared immediate imprisonment because he has turned over a new leaf to become a tree surgeon. Peter Harland was a desperate drug addict when he was arrested in the basement of historic
A PATIENT high on drink and drugs who sexually assaulted a doctor and a healthcare assistant at Bradford Royal Infirmary has been jailed for six months. Jozsef Makila, who told the police he grabbed the woman doctor by the hair because he fancied
