Nicky Law has been fined £1,000 and warned against his future conduct by an FA panel following his sending off against Wimbledon last month. The Bantams chief confronted referee Rob Styles at half-time of the 2-1 win over the Dons at Selhurst Park - a
David Wetherall today issued a heartfelt plea to Bradford City: Let me play for you again. Next season's captain elect revealed that he is "struggling to get his head round unemployment" and wants to continue his career with the Bantams. In an exclusive
Robbie Paul, pictured, today admitted the game against Wigan was the worst of his career - but vowed to make up for it on Sunday. The usually talismanic Kiwi gifted the visitors 12 points in what he described as an "embarrassing performance". But Wigan's
With the fans whipped into a last-gasp frenzy, Paul Deacon gave Jimmy Lowes the nod. The penalty had quite rightly been given for blatant crossing in the final moments, and Deacon made his decision to kick. He placed the ball on its tee, just inside the
Bradford City's pre-season tour of Scotland was scrapped today as the cost-cutting continued at Valley Parade. Joint administrator Mike Moore took the decision in a bid to reduce costs before a new buyer is found. But he insisted he was still confident
The plan for a massive new investment in school building in Bradford is exciting news for the district. Although some head teachers have confessed that they are not fully conversant with the pros and cons of the Private Finance Initiative, under which
The Bradford based Green Flag Group has secured a three-year contract to provide insurance to owners of BMW cars and small fleets in Britain. The company, which employs 3,000 in Yorkshire, already provides insurance for the Mini range. The arrangement
Maggie Kirby of the Federation of Small Businesses writes: While football lovers can look forward to a month of top quality television entertainment in June, for many employers the World Cup is a potential headache. The 2002 FIFA World Cup starts on May
A serial fraudster was today jailed for five years after he was convicted of conning investors out of more than £350,000. Peter Hirst, who led a "lavish lifestyle", pleaded guilty to 28 counts of obtaining property by deception when he appeared before
Runners inspired by the World Cup will be challenged to sport football strips for a charity race. The Oxenhope Straw Race, cancelled last year because of the foot and mouth epidemic, is to start at noon on Sunday, June 30 at the Wagon and Horses in the
Bradford's Capital of Culture team was today gearing itself up for a visit by judges before a shortlist for the coveted crown is announced in November. City of Culture director Paul Brookes has been told to expect a visit by judges to see the district
Ashley Marshall, pictured, has a great future ahead of him in swimming, his teachers hope. The eight-year-old pupil at High Fernley Primary School, Wyke, was taking part in the Rising Stars swimming gala at Shipley swimming pool when he won three bronze
A leading councillor is urging people in the Aire Valley to make the most of a huge traffic survey. Councillor Anne Hawkes-worth, Bradford Council's executive member for transport, is calling on everyone to complete and return one of the 70,000 questionnaires
Representatives from leading organisations across the district have agreed to allocate millions of pounds to fight crime and make the district a safer place. A board meeting of the Bradford Vision partnership last night agreed almost £5 million should
Jubilee fever is sweeping Bradford as a host of events get under way to mark the Queen's golden anniversary. Young and old will unite as the city puts up bunting and enjoys an extended four-day Bank Holiday weekend. Pictured getting in the party mood
An ambitious bid to invest £200 million in Bradford schools was unveiled today. Bradford Council says the huge cash injection would provide new premises for up to 40 schools and deliver 21st century education in the district. And it hopes the scheme will
City of Bradford Synchro Swimmers returned from the Yorkshire Grades Competition at Halifax with a series of swims and medals that placed them as the top club of the meeting. In the Grade 2 Solo Bradford had a clean sweep of the medals with Rebecca Thornton
The top game of the day saw the Craven and District League leaders Embsay head to Oakworth and both sides were in fine form with the bat. The Shires Lane side smashed a healthy 230 for three despite losing Duncan Bullough to the first ball of the game
Two of the biggest banks have joined forces in Bradford by opening a centre which will handle £2 billion turnover a year. The NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland, part of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, are now based together at Jardine House, Commercial
A restaurant team has picked up a national award - even though it only opened in March. Staff at Frankie & Benny's in Bradford scooped the national Team of the Month award after attracting around 1,500 cust-omers a week. The success is even more remark-able
Business is booming for a Bradford firm which began trading back in 1929. Seymour Shirts, on Sunbridge Road, makes bespoke shirts for men, women and children. The firm, which employs 15 staff, has, in its time, made shirts for Bradford-born author JB
David Anderson, Chief Exeutive of the Yorkshire Building Society, writes: You might think that running a building society would be a fairly simple business. All you have to do is to get some people to lend you their money so you can lend it on to somebody
A Bradford-based legal expert says personal relationships are key to any management buy-outs. Susan Clark, partner and corporate lawyer at Last Cawthra Feather, said: "The success of many owner managed businesses is dependant upon personal relationships
MiIke Cartwright, policy officer of Bradford Chamber of Commerce, writes: I recently visited the east coast towns of Scarborough and Bridlington. At first sight both towns appear fairly buoyant - thriving even. Then, as one takes a closer look, empty
Morrisons, the Bradford-based supermarket chain, is to play a key role in the regeneration of Morecambe. Roger Owen, property director for Morrisons, has accepted an invitation from Lancaster City Council to join a management group which will oversee
A memorial ceremony is to be held in Bingley on Friday as a tribute to men from the town who fought in the Boer War. Town centre manager David Dinsey has organised the event which will feature the rededication of a plaque listing the 49 names of volunteers
A former bar steward told today how his new job of catching shoplifters at a supermarket was less stressful than serving behind the bar at a Bradford working men's club. Mick Cain was speaking after an employment tribunal awarded him more than £8,000
A rioter who threw stones at police lines while brandishing a fluorescent strip light was jailed for four years and nine months. Jamil Qurban, 21, repeatedly denied being involved in last year's riot after handing himself in to the police when his photograph
A GP who gave an armed gang a taste of their own medicine has handed his £500 bravery reward to the Telegraph & Argus Bradford Can...Appeal. Dr Talat Hussain - known by colleagues and patients as Dr T - tackled the ruthless robbers seconds after they
Exotic east African animals have been found sanctuary in a West Yorkshire rare breeds farm which is helping in the fight to protect endangered species. Four African leopard tortoises and two white throated monitor lizards - which were bound for the black-market
SIR - Re the Past Times feature of May 25. My late father, Mr Wilfred Asquith, was the managing director of Lister's Mill from 1958-1976, during which period it was, with a workforce of 7,000 employees, one of the most efficient and highly profitable
