A secondary school with over 1,000 pupils is set to be closed for two days due to the winter vomiting bug. Whitcliffe Mount School in Tunsteads Avenue, Cleckheaton, will be shut tomorrow (Thursday) and on Friday amid an outbreak of Norovirus.
POLICE have issued an image of a person they would like to identify. It is in relation to a theft from shop incident that occurred in Bradford. The incident happened on Wednesday, December 11. If you have any information that could help police
A FLAT-BED van has been stopped in Bradford for having an insecure load. The vehicle was stopped in the Odsal area of the city this morning. West Yorkshire Police's Roads Policing Unit tweeted that no effort had been made to secure this skip
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Bradford-born, self-taught artist who suddenly died last week. Much-loved grandfather Chris Ellerton, 56, was well known in the district for the art classes he ran at the Kirkgate Centre in Shipley. Back in 2014, he
THE older I get, the less I enjoy driving. It doesn’t help that my car is nearly 10 years old and, while generally in good nick, it’s only a matter of time before it starts to to fall apart with age. A bit like its owner. I’m sure if you have a
GRITTERS are to hit the roads of the Bradford district tonight as temperatures are predicted to fall. Overnight, road surface temps are forecast to fall below zero and some sleet is possible on the highest routes for a time but no accumulations
POLICE are appealing for information following a serious road traffic collision in Keighley on Tuesday evening. Officers were called at 6.09pm to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a blue Suzuki Wagon R on North Street, at the junction
A PERSISTENT paedophile has been jailed again for hoarding and file-sharing indecent images of young girls. Robin Doherty was storing pictures of men having sex with children as young as four, Bradford Crown Court heard today. Doherty, 53, was
AN ONLINE self-assessment tool for patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders, that can reduce costs and waiting lists, improve efficiencies and collect deep clinical data, has been launched to Clinical Commissioning Groups. The clinically-validated
THE Bank of England is inviting people from across Yorkshire to have their say on the state of the economy when it hosts its latest Citizens’ Panel in Leeds. The panels offer people an opportunity to talk to senior Bank officials about economic
THE Once Upon A Time Christmas ice skating show is being held this weekend. The event is always a hit with the whole family and this spectacular show will feature scenes from a variety of classic fairy tales. It is being hosted by Bradford
THE fraud and theft trial of Little Heroes Cancer Trust founder Colin Nesbitt has come to an abrupt halt. The jury in the case was today discharged and a new date set of January 25 2021. Nesbitt, 58, of Kent Road, Bingley, denies a £370,000 fraud
Could we be back where we started come Friday morning? Well, there is a possibility we could see another hung parliament. Here's some information about what that could mean. So, what is a hung parliament? A hung parliament happens when
A danger driver with an “appalling record” for motoring offences has been warned by the judge jailing him: “You need to stop before somebody dies.” Pedestrians on Kirkgate had to jump clear as Marek Kasprowicz sped through Bradford city centre with
THACKLEY have announced the death of their president Mike Smith, who died yesterday after many years of involvement with the club. Smith took the helm as chairman in 2007 and played a key role for the Dennyboys through his fundraising. His volunteering
Boris Johnson hid in a walk-in fridge to avoid being interviewed and a member of his staff swore on live TV as a photo opportunity in Rawdon took a bizarre turn. The prime minister was loading crates of milk and juice bottles onto a milk float
BRADFORD hospital staff have been recognised at a special 'Brilliant Bradford' awards ceremony. Awards were presented to staff at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, who have demonstrated excellence in their field of work as well
FAST food chain McDonald's s is to launch its first fully vegan meal in the New Year. Veggie Dippers will go on sale on January 2 in both adult meal and Happy Meal sizes. They are made with red pepper, rice, sundried tomato pesto and split
SIR - Could you ask ‘those’ in charge at Bradford City why have a high profile (Christmas) presence within The Broadway but provide the young staff there with zero PR backup/support? I can’t believe the only purpose is to sell merchandise and just
SIR – Regarding Tim Murgatroyd's article on 'Boomers' having it easier (T&A, December 3). This debate is not clear cut as baby-boomers were more likely to have harder starts in life but this turned around for many in adulthood. By the time
It’s the time of year that every parent relishes - watching their ‘little darlings’ perform in the school or nursery Christmas concert or nativity play. The smartphone age meant that the show is often dominated by proud parents snapping eagerly
THE current forecast for tomorrow is rain, so most people will have a wet trip to their polling station. If the weather takes a more extreme turn, Bradford Council has a contingency plan in place, due to this being the first December General Election
It’s the time of year that every parent relishes - watching their ‘little darlings’ perform in the school or nursery Christmas concert or nativity play. The smartphone age meant that the show is often dominated by proud parents snapping eagerly
LEE Jackson, head groundsman at Manchester City, is the guest speaker at tonight's Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) Yorkshire branch meeting at Cleckheaton Sports Club (7.30). He will speak about how techniques have changed regarding groundsmanship
Guiseley 1 Kidderminster 2 GUISELEY gave an un-inspiring performance in a defeat at Nethermoor on Tuesday against a side that hadn’t registered a win since mid-October. On a foul night with a strong wind blowing down the pitch and persistent
FORMER One Direction star Zayn Malik has revealed what he wants for Christmas this year. The Bradford popstar exchanged tweets with Bradford City asking why the club's third kit was not on the popular video game Fifa 20. 🧡 | Yes please
CYBER criminals have a field day at this time of year as we rush to bag the bargains. Fake websites and phoney branding can trick even the savviest shopper, but, fortunately, you don’t need to be a Tech expert to spot them. Follow our tips below and
AN inquest into the deaths of a much-loved father and son who were killed in a crash in Turkey has been opened. Abdul Kabir Farid, 41, and his son Mohammed Raees Kabir-Farid, 14, tragically died last Tuesday. Bradford Coroners' Court heard
KEIGHLEY Cougars unveiled their new home and away strips for the 2020 season last night. Fans were given chance to check out the new striking design, which features the club badge as its main focus, at a special launch at Cougar Park. The red
TEMPORARY traffic lights are causing issues on a Bradford road this morning. West Yorkshire Police's Contact Management Centre said it had received a number of calls about the lights, on Little Horton Lane, and the Council is aware.
Relieved Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa saluted an important 2-0 win against gutsy Hull at a packed Elland Road. The hosts had to really dig in to secure their seventh straight victory, pocketing three points which lifted them - for 24 hours at least
ANOTHER Bradford school has been forced to closed due to norovirus. Oastlers School, East Bowling, will be closed today and tomorrow. Warning as norovirus cases rise across Bradford A spokesperson said: "Due to extremely high number
A PEDESTRIAN was seriously injured in an accident in Keighley town centre yesterday evening. The 58-year-old woman was taken to Leeds General Infirmary. Although serious, her injuries were not thought to be life-threatening. The incident
OLD Grovians failed to capitalise on an utterly dominant first 38 minutes, as they threw away a 15-point lead to lose 24-23 at Wheatley Hills in Yorkshire Two. Grovians had virtually all of the possession and territory in the first half but conceded
These fascinating photographs show Bradford from the air during the 1970s. Taken by T&A photographer Dennis Flatt, the images show how the district has changed over time. Love looking at old pictures from across the Bradford district? Join our
MORE traveller caravans are pitching up in Bradford than a decade ago, figures reveal – and the vast majority of them are on authorised sites. Councils carry out a count of traveller caravans in their area twice a year to provide a snapshot of the
THE Bradford Dragons suffered their seventh National Basketball League Division One defeat of the season, blowing a couple of big first half leads in their 78-75 reverse at the Reading Rockets. The defeat is their first regular time loss in five
A PARLIAMENTARY candidate says Boris Johnson has yet to respond to court papers filed last week. Azfar Shah Bukhari, an independent contesting the Bradford West seat held by Labour’s Naz Shah, filed the case against the Prime Minister in the High
A MEDICAL practice has been rated inadequate and placed in special measures. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) visited Guiseley and Yeadon Medical Practice back in August. There are two sites - one at South View Road in Yeadon and another at
A DISTRIBUTION company could soon move to a major Bradford business site - creating 60 jobs. Touch Global, based in Lincoln, has announced plans to open a new storage and distribution facility off Rook Lane, the site of a business that is soon
A NEW medical director has been appointed by the Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. David Sims, who was previously the Trust’s deputy medical director, has almost 30 years’ experience in the NHS. In this Board level role, he has overall
MORE than 200 jobs have been saved after a company which runs the well-known Potting Shed chain of bars went into administration. There are six venues across the country - Bingley, Guiseley, Halifax, Beverley, Northallerton and Southport. Potting
A BID to demolish Richard Dunn sports centre is expected to be lodged shortly, it has been confirmed. The now defunct sports centre closed its doors to the public for the last time in November, as its replacement, Sedburgh Leisure Centre, opened
PLANS to build a new housing estate on a former industrial site have been submitted to Bradford Council. Buildings on the COS presentations site on Bradford Road, Idle, are in the process of being demolished after plans to clear the site were approved
BRADFORD schools have borne the brunt of schools funding cuts in Yorkshire and the Humber, according to the latest figures from the National Education Union (NEU). The district's schools have been worst hit in the region since 2014/15, with a loss
A RAWDON firm has shared its expertise on the world stage at a special summit in the Middle East. Air conditioning manufacturer Airedale International organised the Data Centre Cooling Summit in Dubai, which was attended by industry stakeholders
When it comes to nostalgic memories, nothing beats that 80s Christmas. A time when Christmas actually started in December not October. The Christmas number one was a festive tune and you wore your Sunday best (not a festive onesie). So, sit
AFTER picking up an incredible five awards at the Spenser Wilson Halifax League's annual dinner and presentation evening at The Venue at Barkisland, Joshua Hutchinson has set his sights even higher in 2020. The Thornton batsman won the Premier
BRIGHOUSE Town Women bounced back from an early blow to record a magnificent 2-1 win at Chorley in the Women's FA Cup Second Round on Sunday. They were forced to come from behind once again after the hosts netted in the ninth minute, with Hannah
A grant of almost £400,000 is being given to pay for a feasibility study to improve the ring road from Horsforth roundabout to Pudsey. The money, from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, will fund a study looking at the expansion or upgrade of
Controversial plans for a 66-bed care home at a former school site come back before planning councillors when they meet next week. Calderdale Council has received 137 letters of objection, and a community objection submitted on behalf of 23 residents
HUNDREDS of refugees have been resettled in Bradford under schemes for those affected by the Syria conflict, figures reveal. But with the UK's backlog of asylum applications climbing to nearly 50,000 cases, campaigners warn that many of those seeking
December 2012: CITY 1 (Thompson 16) ARSENAL 1 (Vermaelen 88) (City won 3-2 on penalties) GARRY Thompson’s timing was as spot on as it had been seven years ago today. The 39-year-old former Bantam this week announced the boots were being
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) striker Tom Clare is disappointed that he will be unable to feature in his side's FA Trophy second round tie with Halesowen Town this Saturday. Clare had a superb home debut in Avenue's 2-0 win against Altrincham, bagging
CITY boast the best home record in League Two. Now they are being challenged to take that form on to the road. Gary Bowyer’s side have bagged 22 points from their 10 games at Valley Parade so far with seven wins. That is more home victories than
THE Bulls will consider going without a dual-reg deal if they cannot get the partnership they want. John Kear remains in discussion with a couple of Super League clubs over the possibility of a link-up, which would give him access to fringe players
Four motorists can expect letters in the post from police after failing to comply with a red X signifying that a motorway lane was closed. The roads policing team revealed that a police officer was nearly run over by one of the vehicles during
MATCHES in the Mewies Solicitors Craven League will start half an hour earlier next season. A move from wickets pitched at 2pm to 1.30pm has been a proposed rule change for a number of years and has been rejected due to players working on Saturday
Childhood sweethearts Alan and Elaine Maddocks waited 42 years for their wedding. But their big day - and night - has been ruined in a row over other guests at their wedding hotel in Bradford. Mr Maddocks says he and his new bride were disturbed
TWO Sully Line drug dealers have been jailed for a total of eight and a half years as part of Operation Errantdance – a major police sting to snare street traffickers in the Bradford East area. Darren Perrow, already serving a six year and nine
