THREE mobile phone lines used by suspected drug dealers to target their 'customers' in Harrogate have been taken out of action. North Yorkshire Police successfully applied to Newcastle Crown Court to obtain three Drug Dealing Telecommunications
YOUNG people turned out in force today in Bradford as part of the Youth Strikes for Climate which are taking place across the globe. They gathered in Centenary Square and the event included speeches from young people, a march around the city centre
ASK anyone to describe a typical teenager’s bedroom and the word they will most commonly use is “messy.” Teenagers are renowned for the state of their rooms, the mugs of cold coffee, three-week old half-eaten pizzas and clothing strewn across the
Have you ever wondered what your descendants got up to? Where they lived, whether they had large or small families, what they did for a living? Nowadays it is not hard to find out, and if you want a nudge in the right direction, Bradford Family
FOUR defendants involved in the Denholme murder trial are not giving evidence, the jury was told today. This week has seen three of the accused men take turns in the witness box at Bradford Crown Court to give their accounts of what happened to
A COUPLE celebrated Valentine's Day by giving blood together. Lucy and Greg Shaw, from Bingley, regularly donate together and made a trip to the Bradford Blood Donor Centre earlier today to make the romantic occasion. Each donation can save up
A CONCERT has been cancelled and a swimming pool will remain closed all weekend ahead of Storm Dennis hitting the district. The River Wharfe at Ilkley is expecting higher than average water levels this weekend, peaking sometime on Sunday. A
AS part of its support to those affected by the flooding from Storm Ciara, Bradford Council is offering grants of £250 and a council tax exemption to ease the burden on affected households in the immediate aftermath. Over 70 homes in the Bradford
A "perfect storm" of heavy rain, strong winds and melting snow poses a major flood risk to West Yorkshire this weekend. Storm Dennis is forecast to batter large swathes of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with 70mph winds and up to
Efforts are continuing to shore up flood defences in towns and villages left devastated by flooding five days ago as Storm Dennis threatens a further deluge. Communities along the river River Calder, in West Yorkshire, were inundated on Sunday
DAMIAN Irvine has been appointed new chief executive officer at Ebbsfleet United while retaining his role as volunteer non-executive director at Hunslet R.L.F.C. The 45-year-old was commercial director at Bradford Bulls before becoming CEO at Bradford
PRODUCERS have started the search for contestants to take part in the next series of Hunted...just as the latest series hits TV screens. The popular Channel 4 show challenges teams of 'fugitives' to disappear and go on the run, testing their wits
THIS was the scene in Idle earlier today when a Mitsubishi Shogun ended up on its roof. It happened on Highfield Road at around 2.15pm. A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said nobody was injured and the vehicle has now been recovered.
BRADFORD Dragons return to league action against Barking Abbey on Saturday afternoon (4.00pm tip-off). The talented youngsters will look to end a run of two-straight losses when they host Dragons. The Dragons go in pursuit of three-consecutive
FLYBE has warned their customers that there could be some disruption to flights this weekend because of Storm Dennis. They are advising people travelling with them to check as to the latest situation because of the poor weather that has been forecast
FOR Adeeba Malik CBE the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s recent visit to Bradford was the Royal stamp of approval on the city she loves. As deputy chief executive of QED, a Bradford-based national charity, which works with disadvantaged people
POLICE would like to trace a 6ft 5in man who is wanted for questioning over 25 shop thefts. Officers would like to find Jamie Commons, who is also wanted in relation to a burglary. The 40-year-old has been wanted for a number of months.
NETWORK Rail and train operators in Yorkshire and the North East are urging passengers to check before they travel and allow more time for their journeys this weekend, as heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for Storm Dennis. Heavy rainfall
KENNY Black could feel it all flooding back as Valley Parade homed into view. That match-day buzz, the special feeling in the air that he had not appreciated for a long time. How Black has missed that drive into work. “It’s a marvellous opportunity
JOHN Kear has named his 21-man squad for Bulls' Betfred Championship clash with Featherstone Rovers at the Tetley's Stadium on Sunday. There are no changes from the Bradford squad who were initially suppose to play at York City Knights before Storm
A MAN has been arrested after fleeing from police and crashing into a member of the public. Police said the 31-year-old, from Bradford, made off from police in a vehicle "before crashing into an innocent member of the public and running".
The Telegraph & Argus has opened this online book of condolence to bring together tributes to Stephen Ward. Mr Ward, from Bradford, died after he was involved in a road traffic accident on Shipley Airedale Road on Wednesday. Anyone who would
YOUR favourite Love Island contestant so far has been revealed, with the final rapidly approaching. Priscilla Anyabu, from Battersea, is the top-rated islander in the hit ITV2 show. The 25-year-old is right at the top, according to analysis
With up to four inches of snowfall due to hit Britain this weekend as a result of impending Storm Dennis, gritters are out in full force to make footpaths and roads safer. Though rock salt may help keep pedestrians and motorists safe on slippery
BRADFORD Bulls and Featherstone Rovers will once again compete for the Peter Fox Memorial Trophy this Sunday – in remembrance of the late, great, legend of rugby league. Fox enjoyed two successful spells in charge of Bradford Northern, winning two
A MAN has died following a collision on a major Bradford route on Wednesday, police have confirmed. Pedestrian Stephen Ward, 37, from Bradford, suffered a serious head injury when he was in collision with a blue Volvo XC 60 on the A650 Shipley
A Yorkshire man actually called Storm Denniss says he is being menaced - by online trolls angry about the weather. The Met Office has predicted 1,200-mile wide Storm Dennis will bring a month of rainfall in just 24 hours when it hits the UK tomorrow
MARK Dunning has challenged his reserves outfit to back up their impressive opening-round display – when they take on fierce rivals Leeds Rhinos on Saturday. The clash, which is being played at Stanningley RLFC, is the second of the 2020 campaign
JOHN Kear insists his players need to display the correct attitude, play well and do that with intensity, if they want to get anything out of Sunday’s Championship "humdinger" at home to Featherstone Rovers. An impressive second-half fightback saw
A WOMAN pedestrian was taken to hospital following a collision with a bus in Bradford city centre. Members of the public scrambled to help the woman on the pavement outside The Queen pub, Bridge Street, near the Bradford Interchange. One
PUBLIC health officials are facing a potential contact tracing nightmare after it emerged that someone infected with the coronavirus attended a conference with delegates from across the country - including a Bradford district MP. Alex Sobel, the
A BEDRAGGLED badger has been saved from a drain after falling 6ft and getting stuck. RSPCA animal collection officer John Greaves was called to a property in Thornton Road, Bradford, on Wednesday after a groundsman found the badger down a 2ft-wide
RISING Bulls star Harry Shackleton has been named in England's National Academy Performance Squad ahead of their Southern Hemisphere Tour in August and September. The up-and-coming half-back has enjoyed pre-season appearances away against Castleford
A MAN has been robbed of his BMW at gunpoint in an armed hold-up in a Bradford Morrisons car park. The man was parked at the Thornbury supermarket on Rushton Avenue this morning when a witness said he was approached by three men with a weapon.
Former Bantam Lewis O'Brien picked up the Sky Bet Championship Goal of the Month award for January. The Huddersfield midfielder netted a venomous strike against Barnsley from the edge of the box to collect the accolade. O'Brien was a rare bright
A FRAUDSTER who is currently serving time in prison for orchestrating false medical claims against his employer has been jailed for an extra eight months after he attempted to reduce his original sentence by providing a fake employee reference to the
STAFF at Bradford Council are gearing up for another storm on its way to the district at the same time as clearing up after the last one. Many areas were affected by Storm Ciara last week flooding properties, causing surface water, fallen trees
BRADFORD Bulls will join the 1895 Cup at the second round stage this year, and will be hoping to avoid a long midweek trip. The Rugby Football League (RFL) have confirmed that the second round games, which is where all the Betfred Championship
6:41pm Read a round-up of today's Denholme murder trial hearing here - Four defendants will not be giving evidence
A VW hatchback stolen from Holmfirth has been located in Bradford. West Yorkshire Police's road policing unit reported that the car had been recovered for CSI examination.
A DRIVER in her mum's Audi discovered she was not covered by insurance when police stopped her in Bradford. The vehicle was seized and the driver reported.
A BMW that was stopped in Bradford was found to have not been taxed since August 2019. The vehicle was seized and the driver reported.
FEBRUARY 14, 1984 Here’s one for all those hopeless romantics out there. That perfect 80s moment when Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean glided across the ice to Maurice Ravel's Boléro taking away nothing but a host of perfect sixes during the 1984
A SUSPECTED shed burglar has been arrested after an officer spotted him on CCTV in Bradford city centre and directed units to him. He was also wanted for breaches of Criminal Behaviour Order and theft from vehicle.
A SURVEY commissioned by romance publisher Mills & Boon has revealed 2020’s most desirable Valentine’s Day gifts and activities according to British women. Valentine’s Day card, flowers and chocolate top the gift list, with a relaxing night in
THERE ARE reports of debris on the carriageway on the M62 westbound. The items are between junction 25 at Brighouse to junction 24 at Ainley Top. Traffic is coping well.
A 27-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested for disqualified driving, dangerous driving and assaulting a PCSO in Burley-in-Wharfedale yesterday. The man has been released under investigation pending police ID procedures and CPS advice. Sergeant Terri
WEST Yorkshire Police have alerted drivers to a hole in the road on Canal Road in Bradford. The force's contact management centre said: "We are getting a few calls relating to a large hole near to the Audi garage. "It is causing people to swerve
COUPLES are likely to see red when it comes to the state of their bathroom. A study of 2,000 adults found that men are left incensed by their partner not clearing their hair out of the plug hole – and women are left horrified by the mess or the
POLICE investigating a serious sexual assault have arrested a man in Bradford on suspicion of rape. The 35-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident in Nottingham yesterday after inquiries. He remains in custody. The arrest
A 21-YEAR-OLD Bradford man has been jailed for two years and three months after being caught in Harrogate dealing heroin and crack cocaine. Reece North, of Harden Grove, Ravenscliffe, appeared for sentencing at York Crown Court on Wednesday after
FIRE CREWS were called to a house fire off Bolton Road, Bradford, at 5am today. The fire was on the ground floor of a house in Ashbourne Haven. Firefighters initially believed someone was inside the property but after a thorough search the house
ILKLEY Bowling Club will vote next month on whether to allow women to join as full members for the first time in its history. The crown green bowls club on Skipton Road, which was founded in 1924, has around 1,700 full members who are eligible to
SEATING for almost 500 diners, a stage and late night openings will be among the new features at Bradford's new Darley Street Market. And traders moving to the £21 million market, due to open in 2022, will be offered online market trader courses
A YOUNG Bradford City fan diagnosed with a rare type of liver cancer has spoken of his gratitude following an amazing outpouring of support from friends and the football community. James Penn, 15, from Shipley, was diagnosed with Fibrolamellar
A COUNCIL will sell some land and property to social housing group to see some “homes for life” developed. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet agreed to dispose of the site known as St Andrews at Brighouse, which will bring a capital receipt of £180,000
BINGLEY Little Theatre’s 72nd season continues with a production of American classic Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf. Edward Albee’s best known drama opened on Broadway in October 1962 and won the Tony award for Best Play the following year. It was
AN office building can be converted into a mixed taekwondo school/house development after plans were approved by Bradford Council. Premier Taekwondo of Huddersfield will run classes from the building, Ellis House, off Holme Lane, Tong, once the
A HOMELESS kitchen and food bank struggling to stay afloat is appealing for help. The self-funded organisation feeds more than 100 people every Sunday at the Centre for Deaf People, Manningham. But on top of the £40 rent each week and the cost
AS February half-term approaches, West Yorkshire Combined Authority is reminding young people that an Under 16 or 16-18 PhotoCard, can help them get the most out of their holidays. Under 16 or 16-18 PhotoCard holders can enjoy half-fare bus and
BRADFORD taxis and private hire vehicles will soon be given a rating out of five - similar to the "scores on the doors" food hygiene ratings. The ratings will be made public to "allow customers to make informed decisions" about which taxis they
The Red Shoes is one of the first movies which brought the world of dance to the big screen and it left a big impression on the young Matthew Bourne. Watching it as a boy, it was a story the multi award-winning choreographer always wanted to bring
BRADFORD NO1 A.A. Following the storms over the weekend, water levels are likely to take some time to return to normal and banks are likely to be treacherous. At Knotford, the river joined the lake but the fence held firm to avoid any fish loss
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) manager Mark Bower hopes young goalkeeper Joe Green will use his time out of the team to reflect, as he persists with using the more experienced Tom Nicholson. Green had been a shoo-in all season, but after making a few costly
Check out our game preview as City travel to Cambridge. Kick-off: Saturday, February 15 (3pm) Venue: Abbey Stadium Possible line-ups CAMBRIDGE GK Callum Burton, RB Kyle Knoyle, CH Greg Taylor, CH George Taft, LB Harrison Dunk, RM Leon
BARCLAYS has launched an initiative in Guiseley to work with the community to keep the last bank in town open. Guiseley is one of 12 branches across the UK taking part in the scheme with a further 46 last-in-town sites recently added. The initiative
CAMBRIDGE may be manager-less right now but they are far from rudder-less. The U’s sacked Colin Calderwood just over a fortnight ago after a run of only one win in 10 games culminated with a 4-0 home thrashing by Salford. The Scot had signed
JOHN Kear is confident the stormy weather will not blow the Bulls off course as they build up to tackle Featherstone. Last year’s play-off finalists are next up at the Tetley’s Stadium on Sunday after last week’s postponement at York. It has
BRADFORD Salem, winners of their last four home matches in Yorkshire Division One, welcome Bridlington tomorrow, who at 10th are three places below their hosts. "We are expecting a beefed-up Bridlington, who have got players back such as Jamie Martin
THERE is suddenly a buzz around Bradford City after the return of Stuart McCall, but he faces his biggest test so far with an away trip to in-form Cambridge United. The U's have jumped up to 12th in League Two following three straight wins, with
STUART McCall is confident there are no mental demons as City look to put their away record straight. The Bantams head for Cambridge tomorrow with morale boosted by a first win in nine games in midweek. They have not won on their travels since
THE fixture list has fallen kindly for flood-hit Bradford & Bingley. The Bees' first team are not due to play at Wagon Lane until they face Morley in a re-arranged North One East match on Saturday, February 29 - by which time they hope to have sorted
TENS OF thousands of pounds in funding from the County’s Police and Crime Commissioner have been allocated to help address key community safety priorities across the region. Mark Burns-Williamson, West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (
A LONDON based company that planned on re-locating to Bradford had to opt to move elsewhere when they were unable to find any suitable office space. Members of Bradford Council’s Regeneration and Environment Scrutiny Committee were being given
Bradford couples have been urged to hit the road this Valentine’s Day and enjoy one of the most romantic drives in the UK. The LeaseCar.uk team have researched and revealed nine of the most scenic routes around the country, so couples can enjoy
