Michael Withers is out of Great Britain's plans for the Ashes decider against Australia at Wigan on Saturday. The Aussie-born Bradford Bulls ace was hoping to get a chance in the final Guinness Test, particularly with fullback Kris Radlinski a fitness
Juanjo cannot wait to try out the best pitch in England. The Spanish winger is hoping to be in from the start tonight after his quick-fire goal on Saturday. Juanjo could be in line for a midfield role, especially with Gary Locke likely to drop back into
Calverley Victoria moved out of the bottom four with a 5-1 win over Craven Heifer in one of only two matches played in the Bradford Alliance Premier Division. Calverley had two of the four Greaves brothers in their side, Ben and Sean on target in a comfortable
A teenager has proved he has some of the fastest fingers around by battling his way to the finals of a national text messaging competition. Jacob Smith, pictured, will travel to London on Sunday to try beating nine other hopefuls to a cash prize and new
The Mayor of New York has thanked the people of Shipley for a message of support and sympathy sent in the wake of the September 11 atrocities. Shipley's town centre manager Bob Parker, pictured, wrote to Rudolph Giuliani on behalf of the town shortly
Home Secretary David Blunkett is being pressed by Bradford Council to tighten controls on the misuse and illegal sale of fireworks. The Council also wants the Government to regulate when they can be sold and introduce licensing laws for sellers. The move
Bradford's most senior policeman today said the city must work to rebuild its dented confidence after the devastating summer's riots. Assistant Chief Constable Greg Wilkinson stressed that, although the violence had shaken residents and businesses across
Attempts to kick-start the regeneration process in Ravenscliffe and Greengates were last night branded a 'cop-out'. At a stormy public meeting, residents demanded more action from Bradford Council to breathe new life into their estates. The debate at
Detectives investigating the shooting of a 20-year-old man who was blasted in the back after he left a nightclub in the city's red light area today appealed for witnesses. The Afro-Caribbean man, of Leeds, was gunned down with what officers believe was
Stone-throwing yobs as young as ten have turned a Bradford street into a "war zone", residents claimed today. Many householders in the Girlington street fear leaving their homes at night as out-of-control youngsters hurl bricks through windows, set fire
Queensbury Reserves came close to producing the big shock of the Bradford and District Senior Cup's third round - when they almost beat the Premier Division's Oakenshaw. Under-strength with three men drafted into the first team, Queensbury's 1B side went
Jim Jefferies will mark his anniversary as City boss tonight by sending out only one player who started his first match. Jefferies celebrates a year in the hot-seat against Preston at Deepdale as improving City look to stretch their unbeaten run to six
The transformation of Woodside Primary School is almost like something out of a fairy story. Less than a year ago it was in deep trouble, categorised as a "school causing concern". So serious was the situation that Bradford Council put in a troubleshooter
In 1925, Italy passed a law banning Freemasonry and other secret societies. In 1945, the Nuremberg war trials of 24 senior Nazis opened. In 1975, Spain's General Franco died. From the Telegraph & Argus of November 20th, 1976... Pelican crossings at
Keighley-based Link Telecom has become one of only 14 dealers in the UK to be made an authorised Business Specialist by Orange UK. The business-to-business communications firm's partnership with the mobile phone company will cover Link's core West Yorkshire
A Bradford tax office has been named overall winner of the first Excellence Yorkshire Awards. The Inland Revenue's accounts office in Shipley gained the accolade for providing 'exceptional' service to boost its performance. The Awards were set up this
A Keighley man has received a top American teaching award. Former Bingley Grammar School pupil Paul Sampson, who spent his formative years in Bingley and Oakworth, has received the Distinguished Teaching Award. Mr Sampson, 42, whose parents Frances and
A multi-cultural team of cricketers made headlines during a tour of India to promote a positive image of Bradford. Members of Bradford Khalsa Cricket Club were inundated with interest from media and had to do up to five interviews before each game. The
A primary school has bounced back from crisis with an encouraging Ofsted report. Problems at Woodside Primary School, Bradford, were so serious last year it was categorised as a 'school causing concern' and Bradford Council put in a consultant head teacher
For years Sue Dominey suffered at the hands of an abusive and violent partner yet - despite her traumatic experience - she is now helping men to overcome their aggression. It is 20 years since Sue's experience and it is one she will never forget. "For
Gareth Gates may be the red-hot favourite, but Bradford has another pop wannabe hoping to reach for the stars. Natalie Anderson, of Greengates, is battling for a place in the finals of TV's Pop Idol. The former Bradford Bulls cheerleader, pictured, has
Council services across the district could be crippled by a computer staff strike. The stoppage, planned to start on Friday, would mean chaos for Britain's fourth biggest Metropolitan authority - forced to close its housing benefits section after a half-day
SIR - West Park Bowling Club at Girlington, about half a mile from St Philip's Church where the recent attack took place, has experienced vandalism for many years. Young Asians continually throw missiles at bowlers from the adjoining playground, cars
