A mixed team from Chapel Grange Special School and Rhodesway School in Allerton won the Bradford heat of a national adventure challenge. Year 10 and 11 pupils completed a series of challenges in Chevin Forest, Otley, in The Kielder Challenge. They included
A car clamper accused of abusing people at a Haworth car park has been stopped from working by his bosses, a court was told. George McDicken, 38, is said to have been racist to one customer and used aggressive and intimidating behaviour to others. He
If the Queen happened to take a glance out of her carriage window as the Royal train trundled towards Bradford, these are some of the sights that would have greeted her. Pictures taken an hour before the Royal visit showed that car tyres, beer barrels
People who are easily irritated by rustling crisp packets can look forward to a more peaceful future - thanks to a Bradford company. Seabrook, which makes crinkle-cut crisps, is working with scientists to develop rustle-free bags, designed to be used
Bradford Bulls star Chris McKenna walked free from court yesterday after a jury cleared him in minutes of an affray charge. McKenna, 32, a hard tackling centre or second row for the Bulls, said he was relieved it was over after he was unanimously acquitted
A 20-year-old man is being questioned in connection with the death of a 79-year-old pedestrian who was killed by a hit and run driver. The Bradford man was arrested today on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Two other men, a 19-year-old
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a disturbance today. Police were called to Talbot Road in Lister Hills, Bradford, at 12.30am where they found the injured 34-year-old. He was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary and his condition
Yorkshire were rocked back on their heels by Durham at Riverside today and left facing the probability of suffering their first Championship defeat of the season at some stage tomorrow. A second innings slump after Durham had built up a useful lead of
Members of Bingley Harriers Athletics Club are holding a fundraising Summer Frolic. Proceeds from the barn dance, which starts at 8pm on June 9 at New Close Farm, Nab Wood, Shipley, will be donated to the club and to the Annette Fox Haematology Unit at
A car boot and table top sale is being held to raise funds for St Margaret's Church, Thornbury. The event takes place on Saturday, June 23, between 9.30am and 1pm and costs £5 per table or car space. The event takes place at St Margaret's Church and the
People can enjoy a taste of the Caribbean at Cottingley Hall Nursing Home. The nursing home in Bradford Road, Bingley, is holding a Caribbean afternoon from 1.30pm until 4pm on June 12. Everyone is welcome to join the party and enjoy Caribbean food and
Two Bradford men helped facilitate a conspiracy to defraud a bank, a court heard. Raja Sarwar, 35, of Tern Street, Bradford, and George Allison, 64, of Duckworth Avenue, Girlington, Bradford, were alongside men who appeared at Leeds Crown Court. Sarwar
Bradford Council's Adult Services department is helping to encourage older members of the district's Ukrainian, Russian and Serbian communities to find out more about the services which are available to them. The get-together, called Connecting with
After ten years in charge, Ed Anderson, the managing director of Leeds Bradford International Airport, has announced he is to stand down. Mr Anderson will remain in charge of the recently privatised airport until a successor is appointed. He was recently
Bradford will celebrate European Neighbours' Day between 1pm and 4pm on Tuesday in Centenary Square. There will be activities including a traditional carousel, a cups-and-saucers ride, food tasting, face painting, arts and crafts activities, story telling
Friends of the Earth has set up a new group in Bradford. The group meets on the last Wednesday of each month at the Tree House Café on Great Horton Road, opposite the University of Bradford, at 7pm. The next meeting will be on Wednesday. Bradford Friends
Work to improve a busy junction in Ilkley town centre will begin on Monday, June 4. Bradford Council contractor Colas will carry out the work at the Skipton Road and Victoria Avenue junction, which is expected to take two weeks to complete. The road
The scarecrows are back and this year's festival will be bigger and better than ever. Last year villagers in Hunsworth, near Cleckheaton, pulled out the stops with their creations for their third successful Scarecrow Festival. "Wayne Rooney" was nursing
Dedicated mature students have been rewarded for commitment to their studies as part of the UK's biggest celebration of learning. Five learners - four at Bradford College and one at the city's university - are celebrating after landing awards as part
SIR - The BBC's recent Power to the People showed the contempt with which politicians treat ex-service personnel. To speak to medical staff, the presenter had to be accompanied by a woman from the Ministry of Defence. What on eye-opener. "You can't
SIR - Now that we know Prince Harry will not be sent to Iraq, let us show a little empathy for the young soldier. He wanted to be in the front line with his mates, that was why he volunteered for the Army and endured a vigorous year's training. He might
SIR - It has come to my ears that another stealth tax is on the way. This one is an additional road use tax. We motorists (well, most of us) already pay our annual tax, but this is a further local tax, called Congestion Tax'. A rose by any other name
SIR - So road charges are taking one step closer with the proposed trials in selected locations. However, let it not be thought that this measure has been thought up by Blair and the McMafia, this scheme is a directive from the EU Commissariat, but the
SIR - I am writing this letter with disgust after reading your article (T&A, May 21) on Jenny Sampson banning folk having cats just because they live in Ravenscliffe. Who does Jenny Sampson think she is? I agree any charity that takes in cats and dogs
SIR - Jenny Sampson wonders why anyone would want to breed more animals (T&A, May 19). The simple answer is for money'. These breeders are only interested in the financial gain they make. If people did not buy from these breeders they would soon go
Keighley Volunteer Centre is staging an open day. Staff will be on hand to chat to visitors about volunteering opportunities. Anyone is welcome to attend on Wednesday, June 6, between 10am and 3pm. Light refreshments will be available. The centre is at
SIR - I feel I must take the view of Jenny Sampson (T&A, May 21) regarding re-homing cats in the Marshfields area. While Mr Shaw is obviously a caring person who can look after his cats, I am afraid he is probably only one of a handful of people that
SIR - Carers from across the country will be getting a well-deserved break in June thanks to the Norwich Union Breaks for Carers. For many it will be the first time in years that they have had a break. A carer is a person who, without payment, provides
SIR - With reference to your article about Cat Rescue and their decision not to give homes to rescued cats in certain areas of Bradford (T&A, May 21), I adopted my own cat from Jenny Sampson nearly five years ago, and have liaised with Jenny several times
The Down Syndrome Support Group in Bradford is holding a sponsored walk/push/cycle. People taking part in the event hope to complete one circuit of Manningham's Lister Park at 2pm on June 10 before stopping for a picnic. Money raised will help to fund
SIR - I was disappointed to read Jenny Sampson was being attacked for her decision not to home cats in certain areas. Jenny has a wealth of knowledge about re-homing animals in Bradford and if, in her judgement, she feels it is unsafe to put cats in
SIR - I have run Cat Rescue for over 30 years. As we are based in Allerton I would like to point out that we have no connection to Cat Watch. My sister lives in a council house in Huddersfield and owned a cat for 20 years. I am very upset that two people
SIR - This week is Adult Learners Week. It is ironic Bradford College had to announce the virtual complete closure of its adult education provision on the eve of this national celebration of adult education in all its rich variety. Bradford College's
A killer, who badly injured a landlord when he threw a glass in a pub from which he was barred, was jailed today. Richard Palmer, 41, was told by a judge that from time to time he lost his temper and resorted to violence. Palmer, of Paley Road, West
Bradford Council is hoping we will all recycle the food we waste or currently leave on the sides of our plates. Trying to reduce the strain on our diminishing landfill would not mean endless leftovers but it would mean that food waste is collected separately
You need a Plan B when you embark on a Lake District walking break. And a Plan C might come in handy too. The weather will decide for you. Our Plan A for the full, middle day of our two-night break had been to tackle the challenge of a climb
I can say with all honesty that, until very, very recently, I had never been tempted to stay at a youth hostel. The idea of communal kitchens packed with young hippy types or middle-aged, professional ramblers, or of sweaty TV rooms and basic accommodation
TV news anchorman Jon Snow could produce a hard-hitting documentary with pupils at Grange Technology College. Year 10 students at the school in Haycliffe Lane wrote to the Channel 4 broadcaster after watching Mr Snow's controversial documentary called
British Gas's second cut in charges this year has tempted almost a million customers to return. But that has not stopped complaints pouring in about inaccurate billing, delayed refunds and poor service from the company. The energy giant has cut electricity
A mother and son are raising money for a gruelling charity trek in Africa, despite a medical setback. Michael Palframan, 15, of Ilkley, recently had to have his appendix removed, but is already back in training for the walk through Kenya and Tanzania
The day I started surgery in Collintrae I found seven elderly women in my waiting-room. They didn't look ill. "It became clear that it was I, not them, who was to be examined and assessed. These women had seen off five doctors in the last decade and
Being the father of four daughters, I am usually loath to make stereotypical comments but it seems to me that some generally held views are difficult to deny. I like to think that I have had a positive influence upon my girls and am comforted that they
When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Bradford on Thursday, March 27, 1997, Bradford, like the country at large, was a very different place. On that slightly overcast day when the Queen opened the new Midland Road stand at Valley Parade, distributed
A former Keighley paratrooper and his pal have started their own personal search around the Portuguese village where Madeleine McCann was abducted. Colin Sahlke, 46, and Steve Taylor, 32, are scouring rough ground and abandoned buildings around Praia
It's wholly predictable that when anyone goes public with any opinion that's remotely supportive of the resident population of this country rather than of immigrants they're immediately accused of being racists, or of "fanning the flames of racial tension
Ilkley Lido reopens today for the summer, and to mark the event there's a free swimming event today, from 9am. Sessions throughout the day include an adults swimming lane, inflatables session for eight-to-15 year-olds, a two-hour wet 'n' wild' session
Now I know why Gordon Ramsay swears a lot! Cookery might well be a deeply satisfying occupation, as you sample the finished product, smack your lips and declare it a job well done. But it can't half be stressful. I got off to a bad start. The plan had
People can learn about Airedale Hospital NHS Trust's bid for Foundation status at a meeting at 6pm on June 4 at Kirklands Community Centre, Menston.
A man who died after falling through a skylight at a B&Q store in Bradford has been named as Paul Boller. Mr Boller, 31, of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, who is believed to have a wife and a two-year-old son, was working for a sub-contractor when the accident
While it would be difficult for anyone not to love Scooby-Doo and "The Gang", the cartoon brought to life on stage would not have been on top of my list for viewing if it were not for by pesky six-year-old niece, Georgia. And, in a bid to win Aunt of
Scooby-Doo, where are you? That was the cry of Shaggy, Velma and the gang when they went on a hunt for Scooby around Bradford yesterday. Shaggy, Velma, Fred and Daphne searched high and low at the Alhambra, where their show Scooby-Doo - Live on Stage
It was flash, bang wallop at the National Media Museum today when a TV science presenter performed a light and colour show for Bradford pupils. About 400 children from schools in the Holme Wood, Tyersal and Tong areas were treated to a display of smoke
Prince Harry has been told this week that he can't go to Iraq as it's too dangerous. Gee whiz, I wish someone would have told our soldiers that before they went. First question: Why was Harry allowed to join the armed forces in the first place? Yes,
The club's annual awards night, run as always along with Avenue's supporters club, was a rousing success but also a bitter-sweet evening of presentations. The outgoing former management duo were recognised for their efforts, the departing Mark Wilson
The Eagles will be choosing their new manager this Wednesday after narrowing down their impressive list of applicants following a first round of interviews. "We have a short-list of three or possibly four depending on a full meeting of the committee,
The players' player of the year was a close-run thing but eventual winner Mark Bentham was a hugely popular recipient. "Did he deserve it? The players said he did so that's good enough for anyone," said Cobbydalers boss Paul Schofield diplomatically.
A man accused of attempted murder following an alleged shooting incident two and a half years ago could stand trial in November. Jibrhan Jamal Khan, 23, of Woodroyd Road, West Bowling, is charged with attempting to murder Hojat Fatahi on October 1, 2004
Everything from haunted house trips to Morris dancing pub crawls will feature in this year's Otley Walking Festival. Now in its seventh year, the volunteer run event - organised through Otley Town Partnership - is in rude health and will run from Saturday
A housing complex which allows older people to live independently but with support when needed has been officially opened. Mary Seacole Court, named after a Jamaican nurse renowned for her courage in caring for British soldiers during the Crimean War
Two Keighley groups have been awarded computer equipment as part of a BT scheme. Braithwaite People's Association and the Join Project are among 45 organisations across the region to benefit from the latest round of awards in the "Community Connections
The Airedale Shopping Centre in Keighley has received a "Park Mark" award. The centre's multi-storey car park was given the safer-parking plaudit following assessments by the police and British Parking Association. The awards scheme is an Association
Rail users can learn more about the Bingley's rail services at the next neighbourhood forum. Metro representative John Oxley will answer questions at the forum, which starts at 7.30pm at Bingley Arts Centre, on June 7. People can also quiz Bradford Council's
A man has been locked up for a drunken New Year's Eve attack on his former girlfriend. Michael Stenhouse, 20, tried to wrestle Kirsty Nicholson out of a taxi before he was stopped by her stepfather, Dean Mitchell. But Bradford Crown Court was told that
The keynote speaker at this year's Yorkshire International Business Convention has pulled out. Former German chancellor, Gerhard Schroeder, was to have addressed 1,500 delegates in Harrogate on Friday, June 8, but has this week had to withdraw because
A drug user who got involved in street level dealing to try and pay off his drugs debt was yesterday locked up for three years. Bradford Crown Court heard how Kamran Hussain, 19, of Malsas Road, Knowle Park, Keighley, had been put under pressure by his
Plain-speaking Steve McNamara admits the Bulls might have to win ugly on Sunday. Both teams have been hampered with injuries recently, the hosts in particular, but the need for points is relentless and there is no time to find excuses. The Bulls enter
A 14-year-old boy was badly injured when he crashed a motorbike into a wall at the junction of Langdale Road in Ravenscliffe Avenue, Ravenscliffe, Bradford, at 8.30pm yesterday. The boy was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary, where today he was described
A Bradford woman is organising a charity night to raise funds for domestic violence victims. Nichola Davis will raise money for Women's Aid, a national charity helping women re-build their lives after fleeing violence. The event, at Bradford's Cedar Court
The Cougars are looking to make it three in a row against Gateshead on Sunday and immediately bounce back from their London disappointment. Barry Eaton's side conceded a last-second drop goal to draw against London Skolars last weekend, cruelly being
A motorist was sprayed in the face by robbers who then drove off in his car. The victim, a 23-year-old man, was parked in Woodhead Road, Lidget Green, Bradford, when a green Rover containing two men smashed into the side of his red Honda Accord. When
More than 1,500 16 to 18-year-olds in Bradford are living a Vicky Pollard lifestyle - leaving taxpayers facing a staggering bill. New figures reveal there are 1,550 youngsters in Bradford dubbed by the Government as Neets - not in employment, education
Sam Burgess is wisely staying tight-lipped before he goes head-to-head with big brother Luke. The sibling young props face-off for the first time in Super League when the Bulls entertain Harlequins on Sunday. Despite still being only 18, Sam has more
Simon Ainge reckons City can live up to their billing as the big boys of League Two. Expectations will be high as the Stuart McCall era kicks off at the Intersonic Stadium. But Ainge, who has put pen to paper on a new two-year contract, reckons those
It's been a busy week for scandal at the Bulls. Ian Henderson and his missus got barred from the JJB gym after being found snogging in the pool and sauna - in front of a load of shocked OAPs who were doing their water aerobics! The pair of them got
Rugby league has always been the game they play along the M62 corridor. But the way next season's League Two is lining up, City will spend most of it operating around the M60. The Manchester motorway will be a regular haunt on the claret and amber calendar
What do Steven Gerrard and Ashley Ward have in common? Apart from the obvious that both have done very well out of football. Watching the Champions' League final, another similarity struck me between the two "legends". Seeing Gerrard fluff that great
Bradford is the second worst place in the country for neighbour noise, a survey claimed today. But most people do not bother to report noisy neighbours to the police because they are too frightened. The study by insurance firm Direct Line said one in
A man has been charged with possessing an offensive weapon after he was spotted carrying a pick axe just yards from where the Queen was due to begin a walkabout in Huddersfield yesterday. The 34-year-old man was arrested 30 minutes before the Queen and
A 34-year-old man required surgery after sustaining a knife injury. The man was found by police at a house on Talbot Street, Listerhills, in the early of this morning after emergency services were called to the address. He was taken to Bradford Royal
Q My sister is a widow in her seventies. I've found that she has been concealing her activities from her son, to the extent she will only take holidays when her son is away. I think she is concerned he will worry about her spending, particularly what
Kathleen Peacock looked down at the 200ft drop and felt a shiver running through her body. But it was excitement rather than fear that gripped her as, at the age of 57, she faced the challenge of her first abseil. Harnessed to a rope, the daredevil
Q I'm 52 and for the last six weeks had a vile cough, that came in spasms, much worse at night, leaving me gagging and desperately trying to suck in a breath. Lots of others in the area had it. Was it whooping cough? I was vaccinated as a child. A
A reader's letter this week was timed to perfection. The condition he suffers from, osteoporosis, was the subject of a conference of experts and a new treatment that should help him a lot - provided the NHS gurus will allow it. Here's his letter, which
What was Drake doing when the Armada sailed in?" asks Rusty Hatherley. I wasn't expecting a history test during my visit to Birkenshaw Bowling Club. I know Sir Francis Drake was an intrepid mariner who defeated the Spanish Armada in one of the greatest-ever
Achampion runner once said: I can't run a thousand miles but I can run a mile a thousand times.' That's how I try to approach life." Karen Louise recites the line like a mantra. After spending years of her life too exhausted to get out of bed, she has
In 1850 the first hippopotamus arrived in Britain. In 1871 Parliament passed the Bank Holiday Act, creating holidays. In 1977 Star Wars was released in America. 25 years ago Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 25, 1982... Shipley will not get
