Cougars will be looking to spring the first surprise of the new NFP season tomorrow when Oldham pay a visit to Cougar Park. Gary Moorby will blood two new players in the contest, which is the Keighley side's first opportunity to shine since the disaster
Bobby Vanzie has promised Bradford boxing fans an unforgettable night when he returns to the ring after an eight-month absence. The British lightweight champion is the self-confessed "forgotten man" of boxing, but his supporters will get a sharp reminder
Brandon Costin is a man with something to prove. The Aussie centre will be sporting a new shaved head this weekend, and will be hoping it is more than his barnet that has changed. "There is so much more I could be doing out on the field," admitted Costin
City today vowed that the cancellation of the planned tour of Scotland would not hamper pre-season preparations. As revealed in the T&A, accountants seeking to save debt-ridden City scrapped the three-game tour in a bid to cut costs. But defiant Valley
In 1908, a presentation was made to Bradford's Chief Constable on the occassion of his silver wedding anniversary. In 1942, the first television licence was issued in Britain. In 1968, blind and deaf author and teacher Helen Keller died, aged 88. From
A road was closed to cars and pedestrians and residents asked to shut their windows after a chemical spill. Fire crews from Cleckheaton and Batley were sent to the incident in St Peg Lane, Cleckheaton, yesterday afternoon after a wagon leaked 15 gallons
Shipley's oldest Scout group has launched a desperate plea for volunteers amid fears that adult apathy will force its closure. Andrew Manley, acting chairman of the 1st Shipley (Windhill) Scout Group, said while people were constantly bemoaning the lack
Bradford's University Council ward could be split in two to become the Manningham and City wards. And people throughout the district could find they have "moved" into other areas through the changes. They include moving Cote Farm, with its large number
Businesses large and small dug deep at a charity ball and raised more than £17,500 for the Telegraph and Argus Bradford Can... Cancer Research Appeal. About 300 people from a wide range of Bradford firms enjoyed a fun-packed night at Valley Parade, which
The rider of a stolen motorcycle died after it collided with a car which was making a U-turn, an inquest heard. Serious faults in the brakes of the 49cc machine meant Daniel Wint was unable to stop when the car pulled across his path. Mr Wint, 23, of
The daughter of a woman jailed for life for killing her abusive lover is to speak at a conference on domestic violence. Naseem Shah's mother, Zoora, of Bradford, was convicted in 1993 of poisoning Mohammed Azam, a married man with whom she had a relationship
Bradford City's new supporters' trust will hold a demonstration at a meeting of Football League chairmen next week. The organisation is planning to send representatives to the League's official meeting where the Bradford City financial crisis will be
Bradford Council's city centre car parks will be free to motorists on the day of the Lord Mayor's Carnival and as part of the Queen's Jubilee celebrations. Thousands of people are expected to attend the colourful carnival parade on Saturday, June 8, starting
The biggest-ever survey into Bradford's worst 'grot spots' has started as Council chiefs go to war over waste. They are writing to every household in the district asking people to name three areas blighted by illegal dumping which will then be targeted
Four innocent bystanders were hit when a drive-by gunman opened fire outside a city centre nightclub early today. In what police branded a 'despicable attack', a shotgun was fired up to three times directly into the crowd of clubbers leaving Bradford's
SIR - A young dog was abandoned outside Asda supermarket in Shipley last weekend, left tied to a railing without food or water. My friend had seen it earlier that morning when finishing his shopping. He had returned later for some forgotten items and
The quarter finals of the Western Union Cup take place on Sunday with the Section A joint leaders of the Quaid-e-Azam League, Bradford Moor and Earlmarshall (Sheffield), facing each other in the tie of the round. Earlmarshall booked their place in the
Brian Noble is today sweating over the fitness of Tevita Vaikona as he prepares for a Wilderspool showdown. The flying Tongan winger is rated only 50/50 with an ankle injury picked up against Wigan, but the Bulls coach is hoping he will return. Leon Pryce
A common lament from some Bradford people when the city's bid for Capital of Culture status in 2008 is mentioned is: "How on earth can a litter-strewn place like this hope to win?" Even the most positive-minded supporters of the bid have to admit that
The award-winning company which wants to develop derelict Manningham Mills has announced an 84 per cent increase in profits. Urban Splash chairman Tom Bloxham and the company's chief executive Jonathan Faulkner reported that in the year ending November
Stone angels and original features from an historic Bingley church are to take pride of place in a replacement modern chapel. Demolition workers are at the final stage of razing Mornington Road Methodist Church to the ground. The 165ft-bell tower, which
Though 2,000 miles separate Chris and Jane Hall in Yorkshire from Meiri Seidu in West Africa, they are close in the struggle they face to keep on farming. The Halls, of Kirkby Malham, near Skipton, lost their whole stock - 150 cattle and 1,375 sheep and
Deputy Prime Minster John Prescott was today urged to overturn the Government's controversial decision to hold a public inquiry into plans for the £60 million redevelopment of Odsal Stadium. And the Council's executive member for regeneration, Councillor
As the nation eagerly awaits England's crucial opening match, Bradford police chiefs today named their own World Cup wanted. The line-up of bail jumpers and fine dodgers were warned they faced an early red card from the competition unless they gave themselves
A 66-year-old company boss told today how he was considering giving up owning a £52,000 luxury limousine after being car-jacked by four robbers. Neville Hutchinson is recovering from a bruised cheek after being punched and robbed of the keys of his Mercedes-Benz
Golden Jubilee celebrations have started in a frenzy of patriotism, games and red, white and blue costumes. More than 240 pupils - including Marisa Cierpiol, pictured - at Lady Royd, the Girls' Grammar School in Bradford began with a precession around
