It could only happen in Bradford. Just as the first piano chords sounded to welcome Peter Karrie as the Alhambra's Phantom, a cacophony of police and fire sirens threatened to drown him out. Peter had already had a gruelling day, flying to Leeds-Bradford
Parents are joining their children in the classroom at a specialist language centre - to learn French, Spanish and German. The Parents 'N' Kids classes are being held at Holy Family School, Keighley, which last year won language college status from the
Adults could be prosecuted for buying booze for children if an MP's bill becomes law. Pudsey MP Paul Truswell saw his private members' bill cross another hurdle this week in his bid to have shop employees fined for selling alcohol to children. And he
A primary head teacher is holding an open forum at her school in a bid to breach the information gap about the schools shake-up. Sarah Kingston, head at Holycroft Primary School in Keighley, said she had spent huge amounts of time and effort preparing
Supporters of Ilkley Carnival are pouring money into a patron scheme only 12 months after a miserly response to a similar appeal. For a minimum £10 donation, individuals and businesses can become a patron of the town's annual May celebration. Last year
An extra £16 million is to be pumped into Kirklees schools to help reduce class sizes. Headteachers across the district have been sent letters detailing Kirklees Council's plans which will see 70 extra teachers employed to bring all infant school classes
The Phantom of the Opera has smashed box office records at The Alhambra - before it even starts its mammoth run. Nearly 80,000 tickets have already been sold in advance for Andrew Lloyd Webber's spectacular musical. Bradford Theatres general manager John
Derek 'The Rebel' Roche defends his British welterweight title for the third time on Monday and his trainer Kevin Spratt is convinced he is on th verge of becoming a big name. As Roche wrapped up his preparation for the clash with Kent's Harry Dhami at
It was one of those days which, to quote a favourite dalesman, "looks as if it's bin up all neet". The moorland mist had such a liquid consitency it was verging on drizzle. There's a special fascination in standing beside a tract of Pennine moor at this
We live now in a global economy. Investment knows no national boundaries. Huge chunks of British industry are owned by people who live in other countries and have no loyalty to this one, or to the people they employ here. What matters to them is the ability
Members of the public will be allowed to sit in on meetings held by a Bradford crime fighting partnership for the first time next month. The decision follows criticism that the Bradford and district Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP) operates
Leave the boots and the backpack at home this week. This is a walk with a difference - a city-centre stroll through a very special part of Bradford's history. Here is a place which has many significant links with the world of cinema. Ground-breaking technical
Brave youngster Jack Gales has suffered a major setback in his fight against leukaemia. A month after he finished his latest course of chemotherapy, the seven-year-old's parents Kate and Peter have been told his cancer has returned. The news has come
Tenders for the Bingley relief road should be going out in May it has been revealed by the Highways Agency. Peter Scally, project engineer for the £59m scheme, said most of the major civilian and engineering groups had expressed an interest and the contract
One of Britain's youngest stalkers who subjected a schoolgirl to a year-long reign of terror has had tough new restrictions imposed on him. Yesterday a judge at Bradford Crown Court more than doubled the time he must stay away from his victim to five
Keighley Cougars' match at Swinton tomorrow looks a lot easier this weekend than it did last. Before the Cougars' outstanding victory at Whitehaven on Sunday and Swinton's heavy defeat at Hull KR, this looked like being a tough contest between evenly
Bradford will host their first schoolboy international for seven years when England play Scotland in the under-18s Centenary Shield at Valley Parade next Friday (7pm). The match, organised by Bradford Schools FA, is being billed as the first England-Scotland
With Albion Sports going through to the English FA Sunday Cup final last week, it's the turn of Division 3B side Wyke Wanderers this weekend. Wanderers bid to be the next Alliance club to reach a major final when they play Ripon City Magnets at Woodlesford
Bradford Bulls are intent on keeping the Paul brothers' partnership flourishing at Odsal for as long as possible. They hope to follow yesterday's re-signing of captain Robbie by securing the long-term future of brother Henry despite competition from rugby
Does Bradford's West End, as the lively quarter around the Alhambra is known, really need yet another bar? As a sucker for anywhere new and smart, I couldn't resist checking it out. The spectacular, brightly-coloured interior is quite something. The designers
A mother-of-three who plunged a kitchen knife into her husband's neck during a violent row has walked free from court. Alyson McMahon, 35, told police after the stabbing: "I didn't mean to do it. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to stab him, I just couldn't take
A gleaming new Jaguar rolled up to the gates of one the oldest worsted mills in the world, carrying the first member of the Royal family to visit. As a liveryman and Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Woolmen, the Princess Royal yesterday paid a
Top gynaecology consultant Peter O'Donovan has called for better training for surgeons who undertake keyhole operations. Keyhole surgery - where surgeons operate through a tube inserted into the patient - has become more common and popular as it removes
The clock will be turned back 20 years at the new-look Lister Park next month when boats sail again on the Victorian lake. One of the park's most popular attractions is being brought back, following pressure from the public. The first phase of a multi-million
Bradford businesswoman Judith Donovan is giving small firms a helping hand with her D-I-Y guide to direct marketing. Mrs Donovan, president of Bradford Chamber of Commerce, who has spent the last 12 years writing D-I-Y Direct Marketing - An Essential
