MP Tracy Brabin has raised thousands for Girlguides by auctioning off her infamous 'shouldergate' dress. One week and 180 eBay bids later, the Labour frontbencher raised £20,000 for the historic institution which works with girls from five to 18
GUISELEY have confirmed a pitch inspection has been scheduled ahead of their Vanarama National League North clash at Kettering Town this weekend, following heavy rain and the poor forecast ahead. The Lions will be keen for the game to go ahead.
AN ACCIDENT between a lorry and a car has partially blocked the A65 through Ilkley. The accident is believed to have happened just past the junction with Victoria Avenue on the road towards Addingham and Skipton. People posting on social media
POLICE are dealing with another road accident in Bradford this evening which has partially blocked a popular route both ways. The incident - involving three cars - took place on Canal Road shortly after 4pm. Nobody was injured in the crash
URINATING on an injured and bleeding man was the most shaming thing he would ever do, a murder accused told the jury today. Robert Wainwright, known as Bobby, said he didn’t want to slap or kick Mohammed Feazal Ayaz as he lay naked on the floor.
Could you be the chairman of the world’s first UNESCO City of Film? Last year Bradford celebrated its 10th anniversary as City of Film and now the team is seeking a new chairman, following Bradford-born film producer Steve Abbott (pictured) stepping
BRADFORD has been ranked as the second most romantic city in the UK, according to a survey. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, only Leicester pipped Bradford to the title in the research compiled by Picodi.com. The research involve the ‘romantic’ queries
A POLICE officer who works in Bradford has revealed a shocking assault unleashed on her. PC Sarah Barberini shared the ordeal on Twitter. She said: "Clearly one of tonights 'customers' didn't like females. "Going home tonight a little
EMERGENCY services have blocked a major route into the city centre after a man was involved in a collision with a bus. Police were called to Manchester Road at 3.23pm by ambulance teams, who are currently treating a young man in his 20s
STAFF at the Yorkshire Building Society branch in Bradford are holding an event providing people with hints and tips on how not to become victims of financial fraud. The branch on Bank Street will be hosting the ‘Take Five over Tea’ session from
BRADFORD Royal Infirmary (BRI) has been praised for its maternity services in a national survey carried out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). During the summer of 2019, a questionnaire was sent to all women who gave birth in February of that
TWO local companies have been included in a prestigious list of companies with growing international sales. Specialist People Services and Brook Taverner are in the 11th annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 league table which ranks Britain
BRADFORD Bulls' Challenge Cup Third Round tie at home to National Conference League underdogs Underbank Rangers is to be screened live on BBC Sport and the BBC’s Red Button service. It is hardly surprising, given Bradford's status within the game
A CITY centre gym is still shut days after it was forced to close due to flood damage. easyGym Bradford, near the Broadway, was first closed on Monday for repair work and a deep clean. It is understood the gym opened again on Tuesday, February
CHANGING the manager who signed you before having a chance to play a game will unsettle any new signing. But in Lee Novak’s case, he has landed firmly on his feet with the switch at the top at Valley Parade. Novak’s capture from Scunthorpe on
THE T&A's chief sports writer Simon Parker discusses, alongside sports reporter Nathan Atkinson, the positive atmosphere that has begun to envelope Bradford City since Stuart McCall took over last week. The Bantams legend got his first win
ANOTHER storm is brewing – but in a glass. Keighley brewery Timothy Taylor has launched its first keg ale – Hopical Storm. The tipple – produced using UK-grown whole leaf hops – is described as a four per cent ABV “aromatic, dry-hopped, modern
TEAMS of intrepid pancake racers are being sought for a flippin’ fabulous charity challenge in Bradford. Bradford Cathedral is staging the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Race on February 25, with support from Bradford Business Improvement District (BID)
A NEW zine is inspiring Bradfordians to live 'Hygge' - the Danish word to describe a feeling or mood that comes with finding pleasure in everyday moments. Created by Delius Arts & Cultural centre, it teaches people how to live well in the district
A struggling train operator which operates services in West Yorkshire has been set a target to significantly improve performance. Following months of disruption, TransPennine Express (TPE) has been told to return its punctuality to early 2019 levels
Ambulances were called out 200 times in six months to drug-related incidents at a prison which is failing to tackle the "serious problem", according to a report. Improvements at HMP Wealstun, near Wetherby, are being undermined by "significant
BRADFORD & Bingley stunned visiting Durham City in an extraordinary finish to their North One East clash, coming from seven points down with three minutes left on the clock to win 20-17. The away side went in front after 25 minutes, after a penalty
GP surgeries are sending coronavirus warning texts to patients as the outbreak continues. A number of people have reported receiving the messages, which warn people to not attend their surgery, but to call NHS 111. "You will be aware of the
A WEEKEND weather warning for parts of Bradford has been upgraded to AMBER. Storm Dennis is already ready set to batter the city on Saturday and Sunday. Yesterday, the Met Office released a yellow weather warning for the whole of Bradford,
SUPERMARKET chain Lidl has recalled 10 different flavours of baby food pouches over fears they contain mould. Shoppers who have bought the Lupilu Organic pouches have been urged to return them to stores for a full refund. A Food Standards Agency
POLICE are warning people against Amazon Prime fraudsters who have stole more than £1 million from victims. West Yorkshire Police shared a message from Action Fraud - the National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre - urging people to be careful
PREGNANT women, breastfeeding mothers and people taking medication should not eat foods containing an ingredient derived from the cannabis plant, a regulator has warned. In its first ever safety advice to consumers on CBD (cannabidiol) products
4:04pm The jury have left the courtroom and the trial will continue at 10.30am tomorrow
A SERVING police officer, who claimed a piece of debris cracked the windscreen of his car causing injury and vehicle repair costs, has been sentenced after dashcam footage exposed his insurance claims as fraudulent. On Tuesday, Mohammed Yasin Mulla
THE Friends of Ashwell Allotments are holding a general meeting, open to the public, to discuss ways to prevent what they fear could be the destruction of the recently purchased site. Ten allotment holders were given notice to quit last year after
HEADING out on a first date tomorrow for Valentine’s Day? New research reveals your best option is to head to a bar for casual drinks and ditch the fancy restaurant. Ahead of the most romantic day of the year, research by online furniture retailer
SKIPTON MP Julian Smith has been sacked as Northern Ireland Secretary after seven months in the post. Mr Smith was appointed in July 2019, taking over from Karen Bradley. His sacking is part of prime minister Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle.
PEOPLE have until tomorrow to have their say on what should be Bradford's "shared values." Bradford District's Stronger Communities Partnership Board is developing a set of statements about the values that unite everyone who live and work in the
LOVE is in the air this Valentine's Day while there is also action-packed week of activities on offer across the Bradford district. Pantos, musicals, dance and alpacas are just some of the attractions during this weekend. Here is a guide: Share
A PEDESTRIAN is in a "critical condition" after a city-centre crash yesterday. The collision happened at around 1.10pm on Shipley Airedale Road, close to its junction with Filey Street. It involved a blue Volvo XC 60 and a man in his thirties
A FAMILY-run caravan business has entered administration, it has now been confirmed. Administrators from DL Partnership have been appointed over Dickinson Caravans Ltd, which was based on Canal Road and ceased trading at the end of last month
PART of a major Bradford road will completely close for more than a week - from this weekend - as part of a £30 million electricity network project. Taking place between now and the end of 2022, Northern Powergrid's work focuses on replacing five
CALDERDALE will get a £2.65 million boost to its efforts to get people in the borough more active, after its Cabinet agreed to accept the money from Sport England. In past five years the borough – which when compared with 19 other northern boroughs
TRAFFIC was queueing on a major motorway during rush-hour after a multi-vehicle crash. The accident happened on the westbound carriageway of the M62 at around 8.34am, between junction 25 (Brighouse) and junction 24 (Ainley Top). The crash was
BRADFORD Bulls host Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Championship at the Tetleys Stadium on Sunday. Here is a look at what John Kear's side are up against. FORMBOOK Sunday’s opponents Featherstone Rovers go into the clash on the back of an
POLICE have recovered a stolen vehicle after it escaped them and a chase ensued. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Roads Policing Unit spotted the white Volkswagen in Bradford at around 2.38am. It failed to stop though and a chase began
POLICE seized a "hire vehicle" last night after a routine check. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Roads Policing Unit stopped the silver Volkswagen in Bradford at around 2.36am this morning. The driver told police it was a hire vehicle
A DISQUALIFIED driver with 17 points on their licence had their car seized by police after an "unnecessary overtake". Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Roads Policing Unit were out on patrol overnight in Bradford when they spotted the red Seat
A YOUNG Ilkley man has died in Cambodia while swimming underwater in a pool at his local gym. Former Ilkley Grammar School (IGS) student, Luke Walley, aged 27, was found dead in the pool near his home in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh.
AMONG shops, bars and restaurants, Bradford city centre is also home to a number of snail farms - businesses which are exempt from paying business rates. Members of Bradford Council were being given an update on business rate payment in Bradford
A MAN and woman have been jailed for exploiting and stealing from vulnerable victims. Amanat Tariq (37) and Alliah Bradshaw (40) who are from the Staincliffe area, were both jailed at Leeds Crown Court earlier this month after pleading guilty to
DERELICT mills, abandoned hospitals, empty swimming pools and the projection room at Bradford’s old Odeon cinema are among the “lost buildings” of a striking photography exhibition. Photographer Simon Sugden - a member of the Telegraph & Argus Camera
MORE control over outside bodies should be given to help prevent flooding by more fully managing the uplands, councillors agreed. Councillor Geraldine Carter (Con, Ryburn), who chairs Calderdale Council’s Flooding Scrutiny Panel, urged Government
THE actor who played beloved Star Wars character Nien Nunb will be part of this year’s Bradford Unleashed Comic Convention. On Sunday March 8 the comic-con will take place at Bradford City FC’s grounds from 11am to 4pm. Fans can meet Jonathan
BRADFORD held its Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation last week, as the city took a stand against a practice which has been experienced by an estimated 200 million women and girls worldwide. Lord Mayor Councillor Doreen Lee, representatives
AN industrial unit on Bradford's Euroway Trading Estate has been sold to a private investor in a £1.28m deal. The 15,356 sq ft property sits within a 1.38 acre site on Millersdale Close and was marketed by the Leeds office of property consultancy
VALENTINE’S Day started last October, before Halloween had even arrived, when the press releases began pinging into my email inbox. I’m currently getting around half a dozen a day; endless promotional blurb shoe-horning a romantic spin into everything
PLANS have been lodged to build 77 new homes on land in Pudsey, part of which is a former Yorkshire Water site. Keyland Developments Ltd, the property trading arm of Kelda Group and sister-company to the utility firm, has submitted a planning application
March 1986, Grattan’s catalogue shop, Manorgrove, opened its third discount store in Bradford’s St James Street. Open six days a week Monday to Saturday, the store was crammed full of merchandise at amazingly low prices – anything from fashion,
THE SEARCH is on for the UK’s oldest running fish and chip shop as the celebration of 160 years of fish and chips begins. The origins and development of the dish in the 1860 are closely associated with the industrial revolution and it has maintained
BRADFORD Cathedral will be welcoming the Heritage Singers this weekend as they sing at three services. Heritage singers were founded in 1994 by Tim Knight to restore and maintain the Anglican Choral. The choir was originally formed from members
It’s the home of the Brontes, a budding gallery and community space and a collective of passionate people - the quiet and quaint village of Thornton is one of many areas in the Bradford district with a story to tell. Just over four miles west of
WIBSEY made it four wins on the trot in Yorkshire Three with a dominant 45-19 home victory over Sheffield Medicals. The Villagers conceded a third-minute try to the visitors, who had first use of the blustery conditions at Northfield Road, but
THERE was not much for Guiseley's joint-manager Russ O'Neill and his team to cheer in last weekend's disappointing 2-1 home defeat to AFC Telford United, but he hopes Kennedy Digie's first Lions goal will see him become a deadly defender. Digie
KEIGHLEY’S head coach Dan McGee is at a loss to explain the poor away form of virtually everyone in Yorkshire One, and will hope the fact that his side are at home to leaders Old Brodleians on Saturday could help them spring a shock result. Keighley
A MANIAC motorist caught on film speeding the wrong way into oncoming traffic at a roundabout on one of Keighley's busiest main roads has been condemned. Shocking footage shows the driver of the white vehicle also taking a traffic island on
BRADFORD Dragons defeated Liverpool Basketball Club 100-88, clinching a second successive National Basketball League Division One victory. The Dragons avenged an early-season defeat to the hosts as the rich vein of form continued for coach Chris
STEETON manager Roy Mason believes the proposed move to Marley next season will benefit the whole of Keighley, not just his football club. He feels there has been some apathy towards sport in the town over the last few years, while expressing his
GEORGE Flanagan will have to wait and see if he makes his return from Bulls exile in the Challenge Cup. The hooker had pencilled in Sunday’s home clash with Featherstone to come back from his lengthy ban. But last week’s postponement at York
STUART McCall has stressed that everyone will have their role to play as City aim to build on a first win for nine games. McCall made four changes for Tuesday’s comeback victory over Stevenage which has lifted morale around Valley Parade. But
A JUNIOR football club has been left disheartened after a digger they borrowed to improve facilities was vandalised. Coaches, players, parents and local volunteers came together at Eccleshill United Football Club over the weekend to cure a long-standing
MUCH of Shipley town centre could soon become a 20 mph zone. Next week Bradford Council will begin a public consultation into reducing the speed limit on a swathe of streets in the town. The authority says the plan is to “encourage vehicle
