An expert in infection control has said Bradford hospitals might be facing the unachievable' in trying to meet Government targets of MRSA reduction. Dr Philip Stanley, the director of infection control for Bradford Hospital Trust, tonight said slashing
Teenage pregnancies in Bradford have risen by more than 16 per cent in a year, according to latest figures. Figures released yesterday by the Office of National Statistics show in 2005 528 teenagers aged 15 to 17 became pregnant - compared with 452 in
A Mirfield man serving life for murder has been found hanged in his prison cell. Gavin Hogg, 35, was pronounced dead at Armley Jail in Leeds in the early hours of today, the Prison Service has confirmed. A Prison Service spokesman said paramedics were
A 25-year-old man cleared over the murder of Bradford police officer Sharon Beshenivsky during a botched raid at a travel agent's has gone back on trial for his part in the robbery in which she was gunned down in cold blood. Raza Ul-Haq Aslam was cleared
The use of the word organic in recent years has mushroomed as much as the sales of fruit and vegetables bearing its name. But what does the word mean and why is it so important? It started off meaning anything made from the element carbon - as in organic
Tips on saving energy, money and the environment: Turning your thermostat down by 1 degC could cut your heating bills by up to ten per cent and save you around £40 per year. Is your water too hot? Your cylinder thermostat shouldn't need to be higher
Climate change is real, and it is happening now. We stare, open-mouthed, at the shocking images captured on films like The Day After Tomorrow, when a sudden, global climatic change leads to ice covering the Northern Hemisphere. But, if global warming
The last Ice Age was around 15,000 years ago, and the Earth has been slowly warming ever since. But while natural changes in climate change take place over very long timescales, since the industrial revolution, the rate at which the Earth is warming
The million plus-strong petition against road pricing has done us all a favour as it illustrates the difficulty of making important decisions. Following the recent fourth scientific report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the Stern
Up to a third of the waste you put in the bin could be composted not only saving tonnes of waste going to landfill every year but also providing you with a useful resource. You can get started easily by putting your bin on an area of grass so the worms
Each year we use a mind-blowing six billion polystyrene cups in Britain - and they all end up in landfill sites. Instead why not take a mug to work and use that to drink your coffee, tea and water. Not only does it save some of those cups, the drinks
A teenager was arrested when police discovered £13,000 of drugs at a Bradford home thanks to a tip-off. Bradford South's Neighbourhood Policing Team West raided the property in Holme Wood, Bradford, as a direct result of information passed to them by
Melting icecaps! The world is in danger and we need to save it - fast! I'm Captain Planet and I've travelled the cold wastes of outer space to alert you to the danger that your world is in. Every week I'll be highlighting the great work that you're
Two men Are due to appear at Bradford Magistrates' Court tomorrow charged with drugs offences. The pair have both been charged with possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine and money laundering. The charges are in connection with an
A nightclub doorman charged with the manslaughter of a man he had helped to throw out of a bar had no training in restraint techniques, a jury has heard. John Lamont, 28, is charged over the death of Christopher Buck, 39, who died while being held down
About 1,800 compensation claims, each averaging about £3,000, have been paid by the Highways Agency to people who say their lives have been blighted by the Bingley relief road. But more than three years after the £47.9 million road opened more than 250
This isn't just a shop... it's a world-famous High Street brand celebrating a century at the heart of Bradford's retail landscape. Marks & Spencer in Bradford celebrated its 100th birthday today with a fashion show featuring Bradford Bulls players and
Saltaire AA Result of latest match: 1 J Walsh (West Park) 13lb 8oz; 2 T Greenwood (Bingley) 11lb; 3 D Wright (West Park) 5lb 10oz; 4 I Needs (Bingley) 4lb 8oz. The next match is on Sunday, March 11, call J Nuttall on 07878-230394 for details. Result
Yorkshire have declined to confirm or deny a report that fast bowler Darren Gough will be appointed first-team captain next week. The Telegraph & Argus reported earlier this month that Yorkshire intended to speak to the former England star to find out
Former Prince Henry's Grammar School pupil Danny Care (Harlequins) bids to lead England to a third successive victory tomorrow night. Having already beaten Scotland and Italy, captain Care leads out an unchanged England against Ireland in Athlone (7.30
Bradford Salem are without skipper Simon Davies for their tough Yorkshire Division One derby at Huddersfield YMCA on Saturday. He is unavailable, so the promotion-chasing Heaton club hand a first start to Leeds Metropolitan University student Charlie
Cleckheaton, beaten 43-13 by Doncaster on Tuesday in the first round of the Yorkshire Cup, must rely on youth and team spirit in their bid to avoid relegation from National League Three North. Injuries from the midweek game have delayed selection for
Sue Yeadon underwent surgery for her sophisticated hearing aid. But the bone-anchored device has transformed her life and she now wants to help others whose lives are blighted by deafness. Mrs Yeadon, of Sorrin Close, Idle, Bradford, who lost her hearing
Otley have another tasty encounter in National League One on Saturday. The third-from-bottom club are at home to fourth-placed Doncaster Knights, but are buoyed by the 20-17 victory at cellar dwellers Waterloo that took them out of the relegation places
Wharfedale's Chris Malherbe and Mark Bedworth will start for the England Counties XV in their international tomorrow night against an Ireland Club XV in Dublin. The Dalesmen's centres will join industrious Bradford & Bingley flanker Neil Spence in the
Michael Parkinson, Alan Bennett and Ken Loach are among the guests at this year's Bradford Film Festival. The festival, at the National Media Museum, opens next month with the UK premiere of William Wilberforce biopic Amazing Grace. Festival director
Bradford & Bingley flanker Neil Spence will start for the England Counties XV in their international tomorrow night against an Ireland Club XV in Dublin. The industrious Spence joins Wharfedale duo Mark Bedworth and Chris Malherbe in the side at Donnybrook
Top match in the Pennine League programme on Saturday is the Premier Division clash between Queensbury and Sharlston Rovers. Bury have moved into fourth spot - one place ahead of neighbours Clayton - after last week's win against Siddal, and while Sharlston
Nearly 11,000 children took advantage of a free swim offer at Bradford Council pools across the district during school half-term last week. The figures have more than doubled since 2004 when the free swim initiative was first brought in as part of the
A mum who nursed her daughter through gruelling treatment for a rare cancer is taking inspiration from Jane Tomlinson by pounding the streets to raise money for charity. Mya Fawcett, 42, of Cowhouse Bridge, Cullingworth, will be one of 10,000 people
Bradford Dudley Hill will be without talismanic player-coach Chris Robinson for the plum second-round Carnegie Challenge Cup tie against Castleford Lock Lane at Parry Lane on Saturday. The vastly experienced scrum half is on tour in Aus-tralia and, while
Hospital bosses are aiming to improve the lot of patients... using pioneering management methods used in car manufacturing. The technique calls on staff at Airedale Hospital to be more alert to possible faults, to tackle waste and to flag up areas for
Avenue are looking for an upturn in form but will head to Cammell Laird for Saturday's big clash without striker Simon Parke, who made a surprise return to Halifax Town this week. Parke has left the chase for promotion from the UniBond Division One behind
Detectives searching for missing father Sajid Saddique are following up possible new sightings. The 32-year-old father of three has not been seen since the morning of Wednesday, February 14 - Valentine's Day - when he parked his gold-coloured Volkswagen
An Indian restaurant which prides itself on its grilled dishes has been recognised with an award after just four months in business. Zouk restaurant, in Leeds Road, Bradford, serves south Asian cuisine and was voted by the public as best restaurant outside
A two-hour heritage walk around Eccleshill is being launched on Saturday at 10am. The trail begins at the Mechanics Institute, in Stony Lane, and takes in the war memorial, weavers' cottages, The Quaker House and Victoria Hotel. Eccleshill survived
Farsley Celtic face a difficult trip to former Football League outfit Barrow on Saturday but will fancy taking all three points from this Conference North clash. The Celts are three points off second place, currently occupied by Harrogate Town, while
An elderly woman was left frightened and distressed when she was confronted by a burglar in her home. The 83-year-old was in her bedroom in Sunwood Terrace, Shelf, when the man walked in. He told her to look away and then fled, stealing a laptop computer
A new pilot bus service is being introduced, aimed at filling a gap in the public transport services. The "Metro Local" scheme will help provide better support to the elderly and people who have a disability in Cleckheaton and other parts of the Spen
Leading scorer Rob Pell is likely to miss Guiseley's trip to second-placed Hedn-esford Town on Saturday after picking up an injury in the 5-0 stroll in the Chairman's Cup in midweek. The striker suffered a thigh injury in the win over Ossett Albion and
Budding female entrepreneurs are being encouraged to take part in an event supporting International Women's Day next month. The "Supporting Opportunities for Women: Dreaming, Living, Launching" event will be held at Glyde House, Bradford, from noon until
Eccleshill United manager Steve Watson is frustrated over recent results but believes his side can gain victory at home to high-flying Maltby Main on Saturday. Watson felt his side were robbed of at least a point last weekend in their 3-2 defeat at Carlton
A brave Bradford manager at a seasoning manufacturer is having his back waxed for charity. Stephen Matthews, of Gordon Rhodes and Son, just off Mayo Avenue, is asking for people to get behind him for this painful fund-raising method. He hopes to raise
Thackley, who were aggrieved to lose 4-2 at Maltby last Saturday, are at home to Arnold Town on Saturday. The reverse fixture was a game the home side won by the odd goal but Thackley deserved to pick up a point. It has been a recurring theme for the
The Liversedge squad will have another new name following a fifth signing by recently-appointed manager Gerry Quinn. The boss is yet to suffer defeat with the Clayborn outfit and he will be hoping that does not come at basement outfit Brodsworth MW on
Muslim scholars from across the globe will meet in Bradford for a special forum on Sunday. The event, titled Islam in the West: from protest to engagement, will be held at St George's Hall from 2pm to 6pm. Khadim Hussain, the regional co-ordinator of
Passers-by helped to put out a deliberately-started fire with bottles of water and lemonade at a Bradford newsagent. Firefighters were called to Hamzah NewsAgents, in Great Horton Road, opposite Vine Street, at about 10.15pm yesterday after the alarm
Public servants in Bradford will work to rule tomorrow as part of their union's ongoing dispute with management. Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union at the Department of Works and Pensions HM Revenue and Customs, Job Centre Plus, DVL
Switched-on Bulls will not make the same mistake twice against Wigan on Saturday night. Steve McNamara's side were found out by the pace of Mickey Higham when they met at JJB Stadium last September. The Great Britain hooker's sniping runs wreaked havoc
An amateur dramatics group will be staging their annual pantomime over two consecutive weekends. Harden Players will be performing Treasure Island at the Harden Congregational Church from March 15 to 17 and 22 to 24. There will also be a matinee production
Hospital patients who receive treatment in Leeds are being urged to speak up about their experiences as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of complaining. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has designated February 26 to March
A student who works at Sainsbury's is having his head shaved for Comic Relief. Nick Sugden, 19, who works at the Greengates store, will be visiting Yazz Number One Hair Studio, in Rawdon, to lose his precious locks on Monday. Store spokesman Linda Guy
David Wetherall has moved to ease the tension surrounding Saturday's survival showdown with Brentford by telling City: Other results do not matter. The Bantams came within one minute of dropping into the bottom four in midweek until Cheltenham conceded
Dennis Wise believes the fates are against him after a triple blow to Leeds' Championship survival hopes. The United boss says his squad is down to the bare bones for Saturday's game at Wolves and he is looking to the emergency loans market after learning
A 48-year-old man today appeared before Bradford magistrates charged with murder. Balbir Singh, of Maudsley Street, off Leeds Road, Bradford, is accused of killing 62-year-old Tarsam Lal, who died in Bradford Royal Infirmary shortly after being found
Residents are furious after receiving letters threatening legal action if they do not keep their gardens tidy. Bradford West City Community Housing Trust carried out an inspection of gardens of its tenants in the Little Horton area and letters were then
The company that made drumsticks for the likes of Welsh rock legends the Manic Street Preachers, Irish noise merchants Therapy English, and heavy metal gods Iron Maiden has been wound up. William Shaw and Company in Whitechapel Road, Scholes, was the
The mother of a Bradford soldier killed in Iraq says Tony Blair's decision to withdraw troops is too little too late. And Pauline Hickey, whose 30-year-old son Christian died in a bomb blast in Basra in 2005, said she believed the decision was politically
Bradford law firm Gordons has announced the completion of four separate deals totalling in excess of £60 million. The firm's property finance team completed all the legal work for the Bank of Ireland for its recent high-profile developments. The largest
Three of the country's top women writers are to reveal how they have been inspired by the Bronte sisters. Booker Prize nominee Michele Roberts, author, critic and biographer Stevie Davies and award winner Patricia Duncker will tell of their love of the
An Australian property giant is the new owner of Bingley's Myrtle Walk shopping centre after taking over its Scottish-based landlord. Stockland Corporation Ltd, one of the top 50 Australian Stock Exchange listed companies and one of Australia's biggest
With just nine points separating the top six Premier Division sides in the West Riding County Amateur League - and four of them in direct opposition on Saturday - a clear title favourite could now emerge. Tyersal will want to put behind them last week's
City's new high-tempo approach suits Joe Colbeck down to a tee. David Wetherall's philosophy of pressing the opposition and moving the ball quickly is music to the ears of the rapid right winger. Colbeck clearly thrived on City's snappier style against
Skipton Building Society is to sponsor the Fashion Pavilion at the Great Yorkshire Show, the region's largest agricultural event which takes place in Harrogate from July 10 to 12. The winner of Yorkshire Fashion Idol competition will be announced on
A new business support initiative to create 50 new businesses in Bradford over the next two years will be launched on Tuesday, March 6. Bradford Kickstart, which is funded by Bradford Council, is a new and free service for people living in Bradford,
Bradford is one of four Yorkshire cities cited as having employment issues in a new report. The Yorkshire and Humber Assembly made the claim as it looks into how regional development agency Yorkshire Forward is working to deliver the Regional Economic
Climate change, changing demographics and fluctuating fuel costs could all play increasing roles on the future of Bradford's businesses. The claim was made at a meeting held at Bradford's Great Victoria Hall last night which was attended by some of the
Mark Bower's weekly column Watch out Frank Lampard - we're now doing the same fitness tests which make him the player he is. The VO2 max tests, which are used to measure your oxygen capacity, were part of our training this week as we look to improve
The Yorkshire and North East branch of the Association of Women in Property holds its annual meeting on Tuesday of next week. The meeting of the group, which works for the professional advancement of women in the property and construction industries,
Detectives are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a petrol station in Bradford today. A security van was delivering cash to the garage in Barkerend Road, Barkerend, shortly before 8am when it was approached by two men, who are believed to have
A Liversedge man has been named as Salesman of the Year at Federal-Mogul Aftermarket UK's annual awards. David Taylor has worked for Federal-Mogul for five years and holds a key role with the company, being regional sales manager for northern England
A disabled children's charity is looking for backers of its National Doughnut Week. Cafes and bakeries in Bradford are wanted to by The Children's Trust to sell doughnuts to raise money for specialist child care. Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott is supporting
The search for the Telegraph & Argus Team of the Century begins today and we start by casting our eyes over the full back position. One of the first names on any all-time Bradford side will more often than not be a certain Keith Mumby. On that basis
by Edward Mowlam, a T&A reader from Bradford In response to the article published recently in the T&A, Twin Towers was a CIA put-up job', by Jim Greenhalf, I would like to thank you for this fair, if brief, précis of the enduring questions surrounding
SIR - With reference to your article on the Park at the Heart (T&A, February 16) I see that we have another done deal. I have come to this conclusion due to the wording of the coupon ie "What is most important for you in the park? "What is most important
SIR - The best news I have heard for some time is the recent decision of the Australian government to phase out incandescent light bulbs from 2009. From that date they won't meet the energy regulations and all bulbs will have to be the low-energy fluorescent
SIR - Contrary to some reports, United Co-operatives do not run all Bradford's Co-op businesses. The busy food shop at Bolton Junction is a branch of the Co-operative Group whose members are entitled to a dividend in proportion to their purchases. I
SIR - A UN report criticises Britain for neglecting its nation's youth. So what's new? Way back in 1916, a US war correspondent had a good look at the inferior physical condition of British troops compared to US ones, and accused generations of British
SIR - Apparently Bradford has received £47 million of funding support from the European Union since the turn of the century (T&A, February 18) and we are told Bradford's Objective 2' team will be celebrating this. Wow, these people in the EU must be
SIR - I have been very lucky to reach my advanced years without having an operation under general anaesthetic. I tended to view that if ever I did need one, under the present financial crisis in the NHS, age could be a worrying factor as to whether I
SIR - My thanks to John Hall (T&A, February 9) for guiding me through the A to Z of the voting system. In my letter I conceded that Blair was very unpopular but New Labour were returned by 67 votes. I am still of the mind that voters do read the manifestos
SIR - Brian Holmans, (T&A, February 15) attributes claims to me which I never made. He imagines that most people positively support Labour or Conservative, (the "big parties"), which "both oppose" voting reform, (conveniently ignoring the proportion
SIR - Brian Holmans (T&A, February 15) seems to think that Labour's Christopher Leslie lost his Shipley Parliamentary seat "because some Labour supporters switched their support to teach Tony Blair a lesson." I fear that he is mistaken. Mr Leslie lost
SIR - Have the courts gone completely mad? Drug dealers found with Class A drugs on them, making a living out of ruining not only the users' lives but those of their families, and the people who are robbed, mugged, etc, to get money to pay for their
SIR - I would disagree with Mr Bird that Keith Thomson is attempting to inject a sense of guilt in ourselves as regards the environment (T&A, February 14). Rather, Mr Thomson, in his letters, is attempting to raise awareness and encourage a more responsible
SIR - Is it Pie in the Sky', Pond in the Sky' or another pipe dream? In the days of yore, possibly before the Second World War, a corridor was left from Chain Bar to Burnley with the intention of building a dual carriageway. Similarly, a route from
SIR - After seeing your front page (T&A, February 15) regarding future Bradford plans, and knowing what has happened up to press, I feel we are being run by persons from London, etc. The people who knew Bradford when it was biggest and best, even better
SIR - The "Hole" in the centre of Bradford offers a unique opportunity to reconfigure the whole cityscape to reflect our modern lifestyle. City centres are a problem, simply because lots of people need to get to the same place at the same time, so, rather
SIR - The news that the Broadway development will not be completed until the end of 2009 comes as no surprise since work has not yet started, and it will take a good couple of years to build. It is frustrating, but it will be well worth the wait and
The disengagement of many young adults from mainstream society is a disturbing phenomenon. There appears to be a high level of apathy and antipathy when it comes to institutions such as the political system and national and local community activities.
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Wayne Rastall, 30, of Sutton Avenue, Swain House; failure to produce documents, £10 fine, £40 costs. Zbigniew Rutkowski, 31, of Barkerend Road, Barkerend; driving without insurance, £180 fine
A schoolgirl has told how she struggled for her life as a man tried to abduct her from a Bradford street. The brave 15-year-old managed to free herself from her hood-wearing attacker who attempted to drag her into a car containing two other men in Rook
Bradford's economy has bucked a region-wide trend by maintaining growth and stability during 2006, a new study has revealed. Yorkshire Bank's quarterly economic survey, published on Thursday, reports that the economy of Yorkshire endured a slowdown during
Alhambra panto stalwart Billy Pearce is among the acts paying tribute to the late comic Charlie Williams in a charity memorial at Batley's Frontier Club. The charity benefit night in memory of the Yorkshire comedian also stars the Grumbleweeds, Roy Walker
hen Tim Fitzhigham decides he's going to do something, there's no stopping him. He has paddled a paper boat down the Thames; lived as a medieval knight in a Spanish cave for a year; and erected the world's longest clothes line in Trafalgar Square. So
The morning of the interview with Alfie Boe I happened to read a newspaper story about the death of a big, genial Royal Marine Comman-do in Afghanistan. After brief salutations I mentioned this story to the singer. "I have got two nephews in Iraq and
Life Times Three by Yamina Reza, author of the multi-award winning play Art, comes to Ilkley Playhouse's Wildman Studio Theatre next week. Described as a wise and witty comedy of manners, the action takes place in an apartment in Paris. Henri, a junior
For the second time in six years a West Yorkshire Playhouse production has won an Olivier Award - the UK's most prestigious glittering prize for the stage. Patrick Barlow's adaptation of John Buchan's political adventure thriller The 39 Steps came top
Theatre North has launched a tour of anti-war drama Blasted, in Leeds this week. Sarah Kane's infamous play is now considered a classic of 20th century theatre. A tabloid journalist's sexual bullying of a young woman is turned on its head when a soldier
Bradford music promoters Granadaland and mono have teamed up to let us know about a gig by Aussie rockers Wolf and Cub, playing at the Love Apple next week. Hailing from Adelaide, the band is dropping in for an intimate gig following a world tour with
Bingley-based indie-rockers Operator Six release their first single, Talisman, which is available to download next month. Talisman was recorded at Paul Weller's recording studio Black Barn Studios where artists such as Oasis and Stereophonics have recorded
He has just won the Brit award for Best Male Solo Artist and now James Morrison is on his way to a forest near you. Young James is going all outdoorsy, taking in five woodland locations across the country this summer as part of the Forestry Commission's
Around 200 people are expected to attend a memorial concert for jazz maestro Gordon Tetley next week. Gordon, regarded as one of the country's most respected jazz drummers and one of Bradford's greatest musicians, died in January, aged 80. Past members
Plays by Samuel Beckett, John Godber and Edward Albee; music by the Joe Loss Orchestra; Sooty; ballet; opera and an evening with Last of the Summer Wine star Peter Sallis are just part of Harrogate Theatre's spring and early summer season. Arnold Ridley
Anthony Kneeshaw, known as Neesh, is one quarter of the team behind Bradford music fanzine mono. Here is the first of a series of columns he will be writing on Bradford's local music scene for Play... No, we're not talking about the abbreviation for
It's nearly half a century since Martin Carthy rode 200 miles from London to perform at the then-fledgling Topic Folk Club in Bradford, but the memory is still fresh in his mind. The journey, on fellow folk singer Louis Killen's Lambretta, he recalls
