One of the key figures behind the transformation of Leeds optician Tracey Morris from 35-year-old road racer to 36-year-old Olympian is confident that the former Bradford University student will be raring to go in the Athens marathon. Keith Cluderay,
Colin Todd today praised City for shaking off any penalty hangover to claim their first win. Todd is delighted his side are up and running with a victory under their belts, especially after the disappointment of blowing it from the spot in the last minute
Tevita Vaikona will not play again for the Bulls after agreeing to join rugby union club Saracens. The Tongan-born winger joined the club from Hull in 1998, scoring 101 tries in 164 appearances. But this season he managed only eight appearances before
The schools built in the late 19th century are often basically sound despite the ravages caused by time, wear and tear and (in too many cases) vandalism. When they are no longer needed as schools it seems a terrible waste to tear them down, even if the
RSPCA inspectors have condemned a "horrendous act of cruelty" which saw a dog thrown 40 feet off a bridge. The German Shepherd - christened Ebony by its new foster parents - plunged onto cobbled Belina Street in Keighley. The RSPCA said it was one of
Residents are calling for safety measures at a junction where there have been more than 20 accidents in five years. They say the junction between Victoria Road and Saltaire Road in Saltaire is so dangerous that somebody will be killed if nothing gets
Charges against a Bradford vicar accused of obstruction at the world's biggest spybase have been dropped. But the Reverend Chris Howson, curate of St Christopher's at Holme Wood, has pledged to continue his long-running protest at the US intelligence
An empty school dating back more than a hundred years will be transformed into a flagship enterprise centre to serve the community and help businesses. Regen 2000 - which is breathing new life into deprived Barkerend and the area of Leeds Road - is in
Pop Idol heart-throb Darius Danesh was today confirmed as the latest star to join the line-up for The Pulse Party in the Park next month. It will be the second time the singer has appeared at the musical extravaganza in Bingley's Myrtle Park. The 2002
Police were today investigating the discovery of a body in East Bowling, Bradford. Officers were called to Hall Lane, near a premix concrete factory, at about 10.25am after a member of the public reported the grim find. Police vehicles surrounded the
Junior Witter will pass his German examination with flying colours. That is the view of stablemate Johnny Nelson who is convinced the Bradford ace will see off Oktay Urkal in his first European title defence - even if he has to fight away from home. Talks
Rain spared Yorkshire Phoenix's blushes at Headingley yesterday, just when it appeared as if they were in for a big thrashing from Nottinghamshire Outlaws, which would have put paid to their totesport League promotion hopes. Chasing a revised target of
Union leaders at banking giant Abbey National today said they were more positive about the future for staff if a takeover bid by a Spanish firm proves successful. Officials in the Abbey National Group Union (ANGU) have held talks in Madrid with their
Music, arts and antique lovers will be in their element next month at the second Saltaire Festival. Television antiques expert Eric Knowles and actor Dudley Sutton, who played Tinker in Lovejoy, and more recently Wilfred in EastEnders, are just two stars
A scarcely used piece of grassland could be a major source of funding, if parish council plans are approved. Newly-formed Wrose Parish Council want to use the village's recreational ground as a venue for markets, car boot sales and open air concerts.
The prestigious Tour of Britain will take in some of the region's most breathtaking scenery as it passes through towns, moorland and scenic roads. Some of the world's biggest stars are set to compete in the Yorkshire leg of the race which will see the
Frustrated residents have formed a new group to try to win back a "no-go area" from yob rule. More than 500 people have signed a petition to Bradford Council demanding a cleaner and safer environment along the Greenway, a footpath from Beech Grove in
An Eastern European community which came to the district for jobs is celebrating 50 years in Bradford. In the instability of post-war Europe displaced Serbians made their way to Bradford and West Yorkshire. Now 50 years on the community will host a special
Leading organisations and business representatives from across the city centre will be asked to throw their weight behind the campaign to save the Exchange Post Office in Bank Street from closure. The proposal by Post Office Ltd to axe the city's busiest
Tributes were today paid to a talented young footballer who collapsed and died from a suspected asthma attack. Chris Walters, 23, who had impressed during trials with Bradford Park Avenue, was travelling in a car with friends when he became unwell. The
The Keighley Cougars have forgotten how to win. Three times the Cougars came from behind to lead at Rochdale Hornets on Sunday, only to go down 46-32 to record their tenth consecutive defeat. The Cougars led 16-6, 20-18 and 26-22 without ever looking
Drugs treatment crisis looming SIR - Re "Drugs Clinic Move" (T&A, August 14). The proposed move of Bradford's only drugs clinic and the negative reaction by a Bradford community highlights a looming crisis in this city if this service cannot be quickly
