Liversedge host Pickering Town in the Northern Counties East Premier Division tomorrow. "We have Mike Jefferson struggling with a hamstring injury but apart from that everyone is okay," said Sedge boss Gerry Quinn. "The players have really put themselves
Barring an implosion of cataclysmic proportions, Bradford Park Avenue will be in the play-offs as one of four UniBond Division One clubs hoping to join Nicky Law's champions Buxton in the Premier Division. Had they won at home against Buxton at the
Hit film producer Steve Abbott is happy to declare an interest about the strength of Bradford's attempt to become the first international City of Film, he admits. But the local hero of the movies also believes the district has impeccable credentials.
Baildon's Jonathan Reynolds seems to be taking the leap from second to first-team cricket in his stride. The teenager followed up his unbeaten 47 against Farsley on Saturday with a chanceless 116 at home to Shepley the following day in the first round
Prolific prop Andy Lynch is making the most of his new-found mantle as front-row try king. A fierce rivalry exists between the Bulls' big men to see who comes out as leading scorer - with each desperate to avoid the infamous naked run' if they don't
Kelly Youga has been forced out of City's run-in as their faint survival hopes suffered another injury blow. The talented African defender took a whack on the thigh during Saturday's costly loss to Leyton Orient and internal bleeding has since caused
Young people in the district are to benefit from a new range of vocational diplomas. The diplomas, for students aged 14 to 19, will be delivered by a partnership of schools, colleges and businesses to help young people go on to higher education or employment
Work to improve the state of a railway station roof has gone out to tender. A parish councillor has held talks with rail chiefs to discuss the proposed facelift for Ilkley Railway Station. Ilkley parish councillor, Kate Brown, met a Northern Rail official
A former teacher who was passionate about the subject of history has died at the age of 87. Alec Wood taught history almost all his adult life, mainly at South Craven school. When he retired, he continued to teach the subject with the Craven Group of
A man accused of attempting to murder an alleged child abuser has again denied that he intended to kill him. Alan Morrison, 45, of Cold Street, Haworth was charged after Paul Stephens was shot in the stomach during an incident near the railway arches
A Bradford dance troupe set up by a mother in tribute to her daughter who died in infancy will perform this week. Stephanie Meehan lost her daughter Paige Liee when she was only two days old. The little girl, who was born with Downs Syndrome, died after
A developer has withdrawn plans to build four homes on a field after planning officers recommended that councillors reject the scheme.Bradford Council officers recommended that Keighley Area Planning Panel refuse to grant permission to The Wrights Trustees
Unwanted furniture and more volunteers are urgently needed for the YMCA charity shop in Manningham Lane, Bradford. Anyone who wishes to volunteer or has furniture to donate should call (01274) 739638.
Bradford World Development Group is holding its next meeting at Westfield House, Chat Hill Road, Thornton, Bradford, on Thursday, May 3, at 7.30pm. The group aim to lobby against Third World poverty. For more information about the group e-mail mary@keynes.wanadoo.co.uk
An organ concert by Phil Kelsall is being held at St Andrew's Church in Kildwick, near Keighley. Mr Kelsall plays at Blackpool Tower Ballroom and will be performing in the district on Saturday, April 28 at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £6 and include refreshments
Jose Mourinho has had another dig at Manchester United, claiming they receive preferential treatment when it comes to penalty decisions. Two more big decisions went United’s way on Sunday too, but not even the Chosen One can argue that these ones weren
Jose Mourinho has had another dig at Manchester United, claiming they receive preferential treatment when it comes to penalty decisions. Two more big decisions went United’s way on Sunday too, but not even the Chosen One can argue that these ones weren
Jose Mourinho has had another dig at Manchester United, claiming they receive preferential treatment when it comes to penalty decisions. Two more big decisions went United’s way on Sunday too, but not even the Chosen One can argue that these ones weren
Jose Mourinho has had another dig at Manchester United, claiming they receive preferential treatment when it comes to penalty decisions. Two more big decisions went United’s way on Sunday too, but not even the Chosen One can argue that these ones weren
Zenith Vehicle Contracts, the Calverley-based fleet management firm, has been identified in a national survey as a company to watch. According to the Sunday Times PricewaterhouseCoopers Profit Track 100, Zenith is one of ten privately-owned companies
RESULTS: The company which owns the low-cost airline, Jet2.com, is predicting strong growth in its full yearly profit results later this year. However the Dart Group also said that increased investment levels in the past 12 months are likely to mean
A Bradford businessman was presented with the lifetime achievement award at this year's Lloyds TSB Northern Jewel Awards. Nirmal Singh received his award at the glittering ceremony at the Palace Hotel, Manchester. The awards are held to celebrate the
Shareholders of the Birstall-based ICM Computer group have been given until next week to accept a revised offer from a buyout team led by the firm's directors. Fawkes Limited, the company set up by ICM's directors and private equity specialist Gresham
A vintage dinner suit worn on official duty by a former Lord Mayor of Bradford has been returned to the city. The black suit and white gloves and scarf were custom-made for the then Lord Mayor Angus Rhodes by Bradford tailors Brown, Muff & Co. It was
Yorkshire have suffered their first real setback of the season with the news that their South African fast bowler Deon Kruis will be out of action for between four and six weeks with the hamstring strain which caused him to limp off during Sunday's Friends
The cheers were as loud as his trademark Hawaiian shirts as darts ace Wayne Mardle wowed fans at Queensbury. Mardle, nicknamed Hawaii 501' for his beachwear appearance, thrilled a 165-strong full house with an exhibition at Queensbury Conservative Club
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to host a memorial service for a long-serving consultant, who died in March. Dr Peter Hollins worked in general medicine and endocrinology - the study of hormones - at the trust for 21 years. A spokesman
Tory party leader David Cameron has praised a Bradford project for helping children in educational crisis as being a prime example of social responsibility. Mr Cameron referred to the Lighthouse Project ahead of the launch of his manifesto for a responsible
It is "quite wrong" for England teams to use God Save the Queen as their national anthem, an MP claimed yesterday. Tabling a Commons motion on St George's Day, Liberal Democrat Greg Mulholland (Leeds North West) said an "appropriate song" should be chosen
More management jobs in Bradford Council look set to go in the latest round of restructuring saving more than £1 million a year. Previous cuts saw three assistant chief executives and 12 directors slimmed down to one deputy chief executive and seven
A flagging council department will be restructured, it has been decided. Craven District Council had been looking at outsourcing the services of its asset and property unit, which has been experiencing difficulties for many years. Attempts were made
Pupils at St Paul's Church of England Primary School in Buttershaw donned red and white clothes and decked the halls and playground with bunting yesterday to celebrate St George's Day. Deputy headteacher Mrs Madeleine Bannister said: "We started the
A total of 51 management jobs within Bradford Council look set to go in the latest round of restructuring saving more than £1 million a year. Previous cuts saw three assistant chief executives and 12 directors slimmed down to one deputy chief executive
Martyn Moxon will experience mixed emotions when Yorkshire open their LV Championship home programme on Wednesday with the visit of Durham to Headingley Carnegie. The two sides clashed on the same ground in the final match of last season and Durham head
Top stock car driver Frankie Wainman Junior has escaped a horrific high-speed crash with only minor injuries. The smash happened as the Silsden racer battled for the lead in a Formula One stock car race at Hednesford Raceway in Staffordshire. As the
Potential volunteers will be given the chance to get involved in community work during an upcoming showcase event. Ilkley and District Council for Voluntary Service (ICVS) is inviting dozens of groups to exhibit their work at the King's Hall and Winter
A library will be holding a coffee morning in aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association between 10am and noon on Saturday, April 28. The morning will be held at Eccleshill Library, where there will be a cake stall, a bring and buy stall and a raffle
A student is hoping to raise over £2,000 on a sponsored bike ride from John O'Groats to Land's End this July. The 16-year-old needs to raise £3,500 for a month-long visit to Mongolia, where he will help local children by building schools, as part of
A scout group will be holding their annual gala next month at their headquarters in Green Lane, Hunsworth. The 11th Spen Valley Scout Group will be holding the event, starting at 2pm on Sunday, May 20. The free event will have, a variety of activities
Almost all speeding drivers caught on camera in Bradford are forced to pay up, a road safety boss today assured. Philip Gwynne said the county's success in bringing speeders to book flew in the face of claims that nationally hundreds of thousands of
A steam engine, built to help in the battle again fascism in World War Two, is on the last leg of its 35 year-long restoration. The War Department Austerity class locomotive is to be reborn on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. It's final re-fit is
Tory party leader David Cameron has praised a Bradford project for helping children in educational crisis as being a prime example of social responsibility. Mr Cameron referred to the Lighthouse Project ahead of the launch of his manifesto for a responsible
Work to convert a former school into a retirement complex is due to begin in summer. Developer Audley will restore the former Clevedon school building, in Ilkley, into 98 one and two bedroom apartments within the main building and grounds. Leanne Johns
A 21-year-old Bradford man, who was struck by 11,000 volts at a disused factory, was having surgery on Monday as he continues to fight for life. The victim is undergoing specialist treatment at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester after suffering 40 per
A pedestrian was seriously injured when he was hit by a reversing car and hurled through a shop window. The 28-year-old was stood outside Milanos pizza takeaway in North Street, Keighley, when he was struck by a silver Vauxhall Vectra and propelled through
West Riding County Amateur Premier Division leaders Wibsey showed no signs of slipping up as they disposed of visitors Lower Hopton 5-0. Goals from Chris Hanney (2), Chris Smith, Jack Murphy and Joe Brooksbank saw the Bradford side extend their lead
The main thrust of work to turn a mill site into a housing, retail, business and leisure complex will start later this year. Novo Homes, which owns Belle Vue Mills in Skipton, has already carried out the demolition and sand blasting works on the £40
Birdwatchers believe they have spotted one of the world's largest owls near Bramhope. They say a male European Eagle Owl has been living in woodland outside the village for the last few weeks. Only slightly smaller than a Golden Eagle, the bird can
IMS Celtic have been in brilliant form all season in the T&A League but seem to have hit a bad patch at the most important time of the season. Unbeaten until the midweek fixtures started, the league leaders slumped to their second defeat of the season
Soothill clinched the Spen Valley League Premier Division title with a 4-3 win at Old Magnet. Abdullah Aswat, Suleman Aswat, Ebrahim Seedat and Fazel Lambert were on target for the visitors, with Paul Hopkins, Trevor Hinchcliffe and Ian Barlow replying
Bolton Woods came from 2-0 down against Bay Horse to win the Wharfedale League Supplementary Cup final 3-2 at Guiseley. Ben Rumfitt was on target for Bay but a minute after half-time, Matthew Addy pulled a goal back after good work from Joey Harthen.
A beautiful woodland is being ruined by irresponsible dog owners who bag up their pet's mess and leave it on the path, according to conservationists. Judy Woods is a popular spot for walkers, but the volunteers who look after the area are worried the
For Huddersfield, read Macclesfield; it's Notts County not Nottingham Forest; Bristol Rovers instead of Bristol City. And as for Leeds? Sadly, it looks much more like Lincoln at the Intersonic Stadium next season. The potential League Two fixture list
Pudsey appear intent on throwing away the PREMIER DIVISION title after dropping more Bradford Sunday Alliance League points in a 3-2 defeat at West Bowling. The leaders have now taken just two points from a possible nine in their last three Sunday games
On February 21 Lent began with a nice piece of news: the house I had been renting since September 2004 was being put up for sale. Thus began an extended period in the wilderness, getting used to the idea of going and looking for a place and an environment
I got nabbed today in Town by a sterling example of a RGP (Random Grumpy Person). I appear to have a memorable appearance (ahem) and so am regularly accosted by RGPs who want to tell me that I know nothing, absolutely nothing (I'll say that again because
I got nabbed today in Town by a sterling example of a RGP (Random Grumpy Person). I appear to have a memorable appearance (ahem) and so am regularly accosted by RGPs who want to tell me that I know nothing, absolutely nothing (I'll say that again because
I got nabbed today in Town by a sterling example of a RGP (Random Grumpy Person). I appear to have a memorable appearance (ahem) and so am regularly accosted by RGPs who want to tell me that I know nothing, absolutely nothing (I'll say that again because
I got nabbed today in Town by a sterling example of a RGP (Random Grumpy Person). I appear to have a memorable appearance (ahem) and so am regularly accosted by RGPs who want to tell me that I know nothing, absolutely nothing (I'll say that again because
Green or Obscene? What is my eco-friendly score for this Easter fortnight: Miles driven: -654 (holiday trips in a 1.9 litre Polo but it's a diesel and I try to use it only on long journeys) Miles being driven: -185 Miles on train: +88 (the weekly commute
Drivers of company cars, work vehicles, taxi and private hire drivers and their customers are being warned to prepare for the smoking ban. The forthcoming legislation does not just cover buildings, workplaces, pubs and clubs. It also applies to taxis
A charity cheese and wine buffet has been organised by the Batley and Bisrtall Support Group for between noon and 2pm on Sunday, April 29. The buffet, organised on behalf of Kirkwood Hospice, will be held at the Gomersal Park Hotel, on Moor Lane, Gomersal
Mirfield residents can now take advantage of four local walks in a pathways to health scheme. The Kirklees Walking Network has introduced easy walks of varying distances with maps and directions contained in special free packs. Mirfield Library is the
Catch the dawn chorus next month at Oakwell Hall country park at an event that will see you up with the larks. Head ranger at the Birstall venue, Richard Aspinall, will be leading a walk to listen to the birds from 5am. After the two hour walk around
The Brighouse Scottish Dancing Club will be holding their next Open Night Dance at 7.30pm on Saturday, May 5. Tickets for the event, to be held at the Waring Green Community Centre, Garden Road, Brighouse ,are £5, which includes supper. The club meets
The search is on for the Kirklees Carer of the Year and residents are being given the chance to nominate their favourite carer. The first such competition was part of Carers' Week in 2006. This time the week takes place from June 11 to 17 and will end
The Institute of Directors in Yorkshire holds in next meeting at the Academy in Harrogate on May 2 from 8am. Guest speaker Fergus McClelland will discuss how to improve the power of attendees' voices in business. Call Susanne Foxley on (0113) 2430152
Brighouse Art Circle members will discuss ideas for next year's syllabus when they met Waring Green Community Centre on Thursday at 7.30pm. The annual exhibition at the Smith Art Gallery, Halifax Road, ends on Saturday. There will be the monthly life
Bradford businesses could be facing back-dated energy bills for thousands of pounds if they rely on estimated invoices from power companies. The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has sent a stark warning to its members that they could be left with huge
The company which owns the low-cost airline Jet2.com is predicting strong growth in its full yearly profit results later this year. However the Dart Group also said that increased investment levels in the past 12 months are likely to mean that pre-tax
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road crash. A 19-year-old motorcyclist from Halifax died following an accident with a car on Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, close to the Chain Bar roundabout, at 1.50am yesterday. Police say a blue and
A Bradford restaurant was extensively damaged in an arson attack early today. Fire crews from Bradford and Odsal battled a blaze at the Future Balti House, in Wibsey Bank, at 2.45am. A fire service spokesman said a window was deliberately smashed and
Firefighters who rescued a man from his smoke-filled flat say his life was saved by a smoke alarm. The Bradford crew broke down the door to bring the 47-year-old man out of his home on the third floor of Ruth House, Otley Road, Barkerend, at 9.20pm yesterday
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Wajahat Rehman, aged 18, of Barkerend Road, Barkerend, Bradford; taking a car without the owner's consent, £60 costs, 12 months' community order, 50 hours' unpaid work; driving without insurance
In 1961, Charles De Gaulle seized dictatorial powers in France. In 1968, Britain's first 5p and 10p coins were issued in preparation for decimalisation. In 2000, thieves stole an entire garden in Bristol, including 4ft trees and a goldfish pond. 25
Can anyone relax at an auction? That some people go for pleasure, I find hard to fathom. The simple fact that you are there to bid your hard earned cash against someone else's is stressful in itself. The last time I went to an auction, I couldn't afford
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Thornton: residential development, Valentine Court, off Back Lane. Tong: change of use from highway to private parking area, Walker Street. Tong: construction of a canopy and
SIR - An earlier letter of mine about the Park at the Heart' consultation predicted that because of the way the questions were phrased a small number of people would reply but that a high number would be in favour and that consequently these figures would
SIR - Alex Suchi gave me a good giggle when he described me as a "persistent correspondent" (T&A, April 13). Alec's own contributions to these columns may be distinguished in many ways - but certainly not by their variety! His chief complaint, however
SIR - Peter Wilson has amused us over the years with his letters, but his baiting of the religious has led to a somewhat heated exchange. Mr Metcalfe and friends derive great comfort from the Bible, while I would speculate that Peter's comfort may perhaps
SIR - In response to M Stocks' letter (I'm curious...', T&A, April 18) I begin by saying that I wish I could supply answers, but I can't. Instead I have another question of my own - namely, on what authority do the time scales quoted rest? I do not imply
While for some there might be a titter-factor attached to the story about the lack of public toilets in the Bradford district, MP Ann Cryer's complaint about the falling number of conveniences is, in fact, serious business. Any urban centre, be it the
With dealerships from Newcastle to Chesterfield and a multi-million-pound new head office now up and running in Bradford, things are looking bright for JCT600. Business Reporter Mark Casci paid a visit to Tordoff House in Apperley Bridge. With dealerships
SIR - Sid Brown (T&A, April 19) wondered if he was dreaming about a film featuring George Formby bewildering the Third Reich. I don't think he was. I am sure I saw the film on TV not all that long ago and George had a dual role, causing the usual comic
SIR - I was so pleased to read the letter from Barry Foster, "Here's my idea!" (T&A, April 16). I too have been campaigning to open the toilets on Shipley Glen. At present they are in a terrible state. There is a door at the back of them which vandals
SIR - The first United Nations Global Road Safety Week is being held this week (April 23-29). While in the UK we are lucky to have a good road safety record, our roads can still be dangerous places for children. Every year around 4,000 children under
With climate change and the environment making headlines worldwide, businesses in Bradford will be able to play their part by contributing to a new recycling scheme. City centre-based firms will now have the chance to recycle their paper and card as
SIR - Will Smith's letter headlined Useful deterrent' (T&A, April 2) was authoritative on effects of the removal of discipline and respect in our beleaguered state education system. Prior to Harold Wilson's Labour Government's now infamous introduction
SIR - I would like to comment on the article headed College goes to top of class' (T&A, April 19). On reading the Ofsted report received from my youngest son's school, all I can say is wow, what an achievement. The Ofsted inspector Deborah Vaughan Jenkins
A subsidiary of Birstall-based Cattles has announced ambitious plans for expansion over the next 12 months. Cattles Invoice Finance hopes to increase its share of the lucrative invoice finance market with a series of strategic acquisitions. Managing
Bradford is beautiful ... and we're giving amateur snappers out there the chance to prove it. The Telegraph & Argus has teamed up with Destination Bradford for a major photographic competition to find the pictures that bring out the best of the city
Bradford has seen a stunning leap in house prices this year making it one of the fastest-growing property hot spots in the country, according to new figures released today. House prices in Bradford have risen by 20 per cent over the first quarter of
