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Alan Birkinshaw

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Steve Malone umpiring during the 2022 Heavy Woollen Cup final between New Farnley and Townville.

Former Essex and Hampshire bowler and Bradford Premier League umpire in new role
Steve Malone, a former umpire and first-class cricketer for Essex and Hampshire, has been appointed as the Bradford Premier League’s new Disciplinary Officer.

Gordon preparing to go to what proved to be his last Bradford Premier League dinner at Headingley in November, an event he loved, not just because he was able to celebrate his club's considerable successes.

Stalwart who was Woodlands CC personified dies at grand old age of 92
Gordon Rishman, who died last week, shortly after his 92nd birthday, was Woodlands Cricket Club through and through.

Waleed Akhtar and Cleckheaton are back in the top flight, with the Moorend outfit having had their Clubmark accreditation for years.

Bradford League deliver major New Year message as facilities help offered
Bradford Premier Cricket League chairman Bill Holmes has delivered his all-important New Year message, ahead of the 2024 season starting in the spring.

Tim Jackson's batting is often vital to Woodlands' success, especially against higher-quality opposition.

Bradford Premier League duo learn fates in national competition
Bradford side Woodlands start their ECB National Club Championship campaign next year in the first round, while Pudsey St Lawrence have a fascinating opener.

Malcolm Hirst sporting his beloved Bradford (Park Avenue) scarf.

Bradford (Park Avenue) fan of over 80 years and Spen Victoria stalwart dies
A Bradford (Park Avenue) fan of more than 80 years, and a club stalwart at Bradford Premier League side Spen Victoria, has died at the age of 91.

A Pudsey Congs stalwart, Keith Dickens umpired in two Priestley Cup finals.

Bradford Premier League mourns loss of two popular umpires

Tributes are being paid to highly-respected Bradford Premier League umpires Keith Dickens and Glenn Sewell, who have both recently passed away.

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Mohammed Jamal and his Jer Lane team-mates go to New Farnley for their Priestley Cup opener.

Bradford side Jer Lane face nightmare Priestley Cup start
The draw for the first round of the 2024 Gordon Rigg Priestley Cup has thrown up two all-Premier Division ties, with a devilish draw for Bradford side Jer Lane.

Corey Miller's batting led Bradford & Bingley to a shock Priestley Cup final win over Woodlands earlier this year.

Colours come in as Bradford Premier League make cup changes
The Bradford Premier League will make changes to its cup competitions for the 2024 season in response to the Players’ Survey conducted in 2022.

Sam Frankland batting for Woodlands against New Farnley last season, with the heavyweight pair set to face off on 2024's final day.

Record-chasing Woodlands eye Bradford derby revenge in opener as fixtures out
Woodlands will launch their bid for fifth successive Bradford Premier League title in 2024 with a tough derby at Park Avenue against Jer Lane.

Baildon's Jamin Barron-Toop helped bowl Baildon to a sixth-placed finish, which has now improved to fifth.

Baildon get further boost as Bradford League come down hard on Batley
Following the abandonment of the Bradford Premier League Division One game between Batley and Baildon, the former have now been deducted a further 40 points.