Stand off Craig Pickthall scored two vital tries in Clayton's thrilling 22-20 Pennine Presidents Cup first round victory over Dodworth at Lidget Green. The Villagers raced into an early 10-0 lead following a charge-down follow-up from forward Craig Hodgson
Bradford Bulls skipper Robbie Paul is expecting a much more intense performance from Great Britain in Saturday's second Don't Drink Drive Test. New Zealand won the opening test 30-16 at Ewood Park last weekend, and Kiwi full back Paul said: "I know that
Bradford City are in talks to extend the contracts of several first-team players in a bid to ease their continuing cash struggle. Top earners Ashley Ward, David Wetherall and Peter Atherton are among those whose current deals could be increased. Half
There is a great deal of sympathy for the firefighters among the general public. It's a clich to say that they do a tremendous job but many have experienced considerable danger and put themselves at great risk on our behalf, often in circumstances that
A man has failed in his appeal to overturn a speeding conviction on the grounds that he was suffering from diarrhoea. Police clocked Frank Leitch doing 70mph on a 50mph stretch of the M62 near Brighouse in September. Leitch, who was representing himself
A Bradford sportsman who represented his county in several sports has died aged 97. George Robinson Day played table tennis for his country and county, tennis and hockey for Yorkshire and cricket for Bradford. The son of Albert and Annie Robinson Day,
Peace campaigner Anne Lee cut her way into a top-secret military base as a publicity stunt, a court ruled yesterday. Lee, a 61-year-old retired physics teacher who had denied criminal damage to a security fence at the United States communications base
Alcohol increases a woman's risk of getting breast cancer, new research has shown. But smoking does not contribute to the disease, according to the study by Cancer Research UK, which included data from Bradford women. It found a woman's risk of breast
A series of policing measures are to be introduced to control teenage gangsters on an estate which terrified residents have nicknamed "Little Beirut". Teams of youth workers, roving CCTV cameras and "PODS" (portable youth centres) could all be employed
Homes and businesses were warned to be on high alert today as the first firefighters' strike in a quarter of a century starts at 6pm. Firefighters across the country will swap shifts for the picket line tonight in an increasingly bitter protest over pay
Otley Rugby Union Football Club is desperately trying to raise funds to bring its Cross Green ground up to standard. Players have already got the female fans interested with a club calendar which is now on sale - and a sub-committee has been formed to
Altrincham 0, Park Avenue 0: Avenue went within a lick of paint and an outstretched boot of topping the UniBond table last night. A battling Bradford side fought out their first goalless draw of the season at Altrincham, but came close to nabbing a winner
Nathan McAvoy looks set to commit to the Bulls. The centre/winger, axed from the grand final side, is expected to put pen to paper this week and sign with the world champions. Although at one stage a move to Gloucester, following in the footsteps of Henry
In 1312, King Edward III was born. In 1875, the Kirkgate Market, Bradford, was opened. In 1973, the Cod War between Iceland and Britain ended. From the Telegraph & Argus of November 13th, 1977... After the closure of the Rawson Square car park, alternative
The boss of a Bradford printing company has won a major award. Randolph Victor, managing director of Principle Reprographic Services Ltd, of Inkerman Street, Bradford, scooped a European Award Of Excellence 2002 at a ceremony in London recently. Mr Victor
A community-group leader has accused planners of delaying a vital village plan to help get youngsters off the street. Cottingley Community Association chairman Howard Clough claims young people in the village have been made to feel worthless because plans
Baildon's vision for the future will be unveiled tonight. Residents are invited to pick up copies of the new Baildon Design Statement at a special meeting. Compiled and published by Baildon Community Council, the colour pamphlet will be handed out at
Bradford Council is expected to become one of Britain's first big local authorities to support a ban on the use of hand-held mobile phones in cars. Rules for its 26,000 staff would also be drawn up as the district's biggest employer prepares to respond
As a ten-year-old, Robert Anderson was given a camera for Christmas by his dad and days later took his first photograph of a steam engine. Forty-seven years later, Mr Anderson, a retired railway industry photographer, has amassed 7,000 black and white
Producers are still searching for a broadcaster to screen the country's first Asian health soap opera, Kismet Road, despite filming finishing in April last year. And today, Shadow Health Secretary Dr Liam Fox said he was shocked the £340,000 drama had
Kimberley Walsh's bid for 'Popstars: The Rivals' glory will be given a major boost when Bradford's stars switch on the city's Christmas lights. A crowd of around 20,000 is expected for tomorrow's event which will be used by celebrities such as Gareth
The new Chief Constable of West Yorkshire, Colin Cramphorn, said today he had no "magic wand" to put extra bobbies on the beat in Bradford. Mr Cramphorn, pictured, warned that while the force had fewest officers per head of the population of any major
A full scale action plan will be brought in to help people living around Peel Park to deal with traffic created by Bradford's famous Mela. The Council's executive committee agreed the Mela should stay at Peel Park for the next two years but action including
A gang of Bradford car thieves stabbed a man to death with a screwdriver after he confronted them in the street, a court was told. A jury heard how Kevin Jackson tackled the Manningham trio - who had been on a three-month car crime spree - as they tried
SIR - Being senior citizens, Remembrance Sunday for us has great significance. While our generation can at all, we will honour our friends who fought and died in the wars, by going to the November 11 service. This year, as in previous years, we had Scouts
