It's half term and youngsters at this holiday scheme should be having outdoor fun. But vandals put paid to that when they set light to part of a new multi-thousand pound playground at a primary school in Idle at the weekend. Kim Rands, who runs the
Keighley's Tom Barras scored his best result yet in a Premier Calendar event when he finished 11th in the Richmond Grand Prix in North Yorkshire. Barras, 28, had led the race for most of the first lap after a brave solo bid for glory but he was pulled
The heads of the two major building societies have been given the top two positions with the Building Societies Association (BSA). Bradford-based Yorkshire Building Society's chief executive Iain Cornish has been appointed chairman of the BSA, while
One of Britain's best motor racing drivers is set to attend the Bradford Classic Car Show in a major boost for the event, it was revealed today. Defending double British Touring Car Champion, Matt Neal, has added his name to the growing list of attractions
Bradford-based law firm Gordons is continuing its recent growth by acquiring another Bradford practice - David Yablon solicitors. The deal will cause Gordon's fee income increase to the £21 million mark and see all of David Yablon's 60 plus staff join
Desperate Barry Eaton is urging Cougars fans to dig deep to help their cash-strapped club sign new players. The player-coach has launched the Barry Eaton Players' Fund in a bid to improve chances of bringing fresh faces to Cougar Park. The Squadbuilder
Bradford Dudley Hill, in partnership with Bradford Bulls and Bradford Council, are holding a rugby skills day on Thursday between 10am-3pm for children aged eight to 14. To book a place, please contact the Sport Development Unit on 01274- 522750. On
England captain Michael Vaughan, fresh from his century in the Headingley Test match, will play for Yorkshire Phoenix in their Friends Provident Trophy game against Durham Dynamoes at the same venue on Sunday. However, he is not available to play for
Staff and customers at Asda in Rooley Lane, Bradford, have shown their support to the family of missing four-year-old Madeleine McCann through the sale of yellow ribbons. The store has raised more than £800 by selling the ribbons for 50p. The money
A regatta for youngsters was due to take place today at the re-opened Doe Park Water Activities Centre, Denholme. The Bradford Council complex re-opened at the weekend after being closed for a year to allow Yorkshire Water to carry out essential work
An online petition has been launched calling on the Government to reverse cuts in adult education funding which Bradford College bosses say led to them slashing courses and staff. Earlier this month the Telegraph & Argus reported the college was to close
A new series of The Chase, which was partly filmed in Otley, returns to our television screens next month. The BBC1 show, about a family veterinary practice, was created by Leeds writer Kay Mellor, whose other TV series include Fat Friends and Band of
Yorkshire opened their British Parks Championship campaign with an impressive 21-10 victory over North Wales. They didn't get off to the best of starts with only two winners in the first four jacks in both the home and away legs. Crossgates' Tony Green
If anyone thought that second teams should not be treated as a separate competition, they would do well to look at the current JCT600 Bradford League tables. Farsley and Lightcliffe, who are bottom of the respective first-team tables, are joint first
On a day for hat-tricks, close finishes and high scores, Crossflatts went to the top of the Mewies Solicitors Craven League First Division, albeit in a nail-biter at Haworth. The Bronte side were indebted to Damian Rowell, who scored 91 of their 150
Birstall, with their top order in fine form, are again among the early front- runners in the Solly Sports Central Yorkshire League Premier Division. An emphatic nine-wicket win over Townville at Leeds Road helped them close the gap on new leaders Mirfield
Denholme made the most of good batting conditions in Division One of the Bradford & District Evening League as Niall Lockley, Chris Thompson and Andy Hodgson all scored half-centuries at Shelf. Teenager Paul Quinlan then took four for 17 as Shelf made
Surprised City received a five-figure sum for Crewe-bound Steve Schumacher - despite the midfielder being out of contract. Chairman Julian Rhodes confirmed the League One outfit paid a nominal fee for the schemer who has penned a three-year deal at Gresty
Rodley made it six wins from six starts in Division A of the Dales Council League with an emphatic 174-run victory over Pudsey Congs. John Hodson hit 110, Steve Bradbury made a quick-fire 67 and an unbeaten 57 from Gary Walton saw Rodley to 286 for four
Skipton Kashmir thought they had done enough for victory in the West Riding Sunday Council League as Mohammed Saghir's 57 and Shakil Rashid's 46 helped them to 211 for six against Bradford's Kashmir. But Mushtaq Hussain fired shots all around the ground
Thornton were without a win in the Bank Holiday double header, starting off with a five-wicket defeat at Mytholmroyd. Andy Hutchinson hit an undefeated 107 in their 228 for four but, despite three for 42 from Ben Harris, it was not enough. On Monday
Jer Lane enjoyed a ten-wicket win over Stainland thanks to some fine bowling from Mick Hustler and Phil Yeadon. They reduced Stainland from 51 for one to 66 for eight, taking four wickets apiece before their opponents were all out for 101. Andrew Pinfield
Harpal Ryatt (151no) and Patrick Hinchcliffe (101no) put on 254 for Leeds to leave Craven shell-shocked in an eight-wicket defeat at Haworth Road's Baildon Bottom ground. The hosts had made a challenging 260 for six in which Sandy Lane's Wajid Aktar
Ingrow progressed to the second round of the Wynn Cup after a three-wicket victory against Bingley Congs. The Beckfoot side crashed 278 for nine (Neil Copping 93) but Dale Hoyle (48no) made one of several key knocks to see Ingrow home. Sutton's Chris
There'll be unseasonal summer chills running along spines in Bradford next month when the National Media Museum hosts its sixth annual Fantastic Films weekend. Running from Friday, June 15 to Sunday 17, the event will see the NMM screen a series of top-drawer
A cannabis factory', with a street value of about £500,000, was discovered by chance as emergency services investigated a gas blast which had destroyed a bungalow. Hundreds of cannabis plants were found in an adjoining house as firefighters and police
The winner of a once-in-a-lifetime prize has moved into his luxury penthouse at the modern Gatehaus complex. Adrian Gill, 37, won a free year in the luxury pad when he selected the right key to the door in November last year, beating five other finalists
Leaders of Bradford's Pakistani community are proposing a new city centre museum to explore the cultural heritage of immigrants who have settled in the district. The Centre of Excellence for Cultural Heritage would showcase the clothing, language, customs
Yorkshire Eye Hospital staff will be keeping it in the family when they help raise funds by taking part in the Race for Life in Bradford. Mothers and daughters from the Apperley Bridge hospital have teamed up to raise money for Cancer Research UK by
A supermarket removed disposable carrier bags from its checkouts during an environment awareness drive. Sainsbury's at Greengates in Bradford yesterday offered customers free reusable bags for life, which usually cost 10p. During a previous similar
Plans to de-trunk the A629 and pass over control to local authorities have been delayed. The de-trunking had been expected to take place soon, but has been delayed for "issues" to be ironed out. A Highways Agency spokesman said it was unable to give
People are being sought to help maintain a new path and cycle route created from an old railway track. The route, which runs along the former line linking Queensbury with Thornton and Cullingworth, is due to be officially opened next month. Rangers
A coroner has called for the elderly to have smoke alarms fitted in their bedrooms after hearing how an 84-year-old woman died in a house fire. Margery Watson was overcome by smoke when a lamp which had fallen onto the floor set her bedclothes alight
Women will be putting across their points of view about policing in the district to help form an action plan for West Yorkshire Police. The Women on Policing event will take place at Victoria Hall in Keighley on Tuesday, July 17, from 9.30am. The consultation
Adults wanting to improve their swimming can head to the Spenborough Pool in Liversedge tomorrow for an instructor-led session. The Swim4Life class from 8pm to 9pm costs £4.10. For more information call (01274) 335140.
A member of staff at a bookmaker's was forced to hand over cash at gunpoint. The man had just opened up the William Hill bookies in Leeds Road, Thornbury, at 9.10am today when two masked men, one armed with what appeared to be a small black handgun,
Relieved Chris McKenna says "my best is yet to come" now his harrowing court ordeal is finally over. The mild-mannered Bulls star was charged with affray after an incident outside a Leeds nightclub last August and faced a potential jail sentence if found
It's a curious state of affairs when the imminent arrival of the latest series of Big Brother (tomorrow night, folks!) is heralded by the latest in a long line of erosions of civil liberties which would even have made old George Orwell think: "Blimey,
SIR - A few years ago we sent criminals on holiday abroad in an attempt at rehabilitation. It didn't work. A few centuries ago they were transported to Botany Bay. That worked because we never saw them again. Unfortunately we can't do that nowadays
SIR - Alec Suchi (T&A, May 22) once again questions my motives. Scientists are like anyone else, i.e. employees. As such they must produce the facts their paymasters demand. Not all scientists are in agreement on the cause of global warming. I agree
SIR - As one of the 6,708 people assumed to have voted to support the idea of creating a city centre park, I must confess to having stupidly voted' for the scheme. I telephoned a number printed in the T&A, intending to state that I opposed the plan,
SIR - Within a week of Gordon Brown being Prime Minister elect, my hopes of a change from the spin and jargon headlines and the reluctance to listen of Tony Blair, were raised and then dashed. His announcement of more social housing and Margaret Hodge
SIR - The National Autistic Society (NAS) is inviting people to join their trekking team on June 15-17, 2007 and explore the spectacular landscape of Snowdonia and climb Wales' highest peak. The Snowdon Horseshoe Challenge takes place over a summer weekend
SIR - Information on recycling is not very clear. Initially we were told junk mail could be put in the paper recycling bin but not the envelopes. Then it leaked through to some, but not all, that envelopes were acceptable, providing any windows were
SIR - I would like to alert your readers to a fantastic opportunity which will benefit one of my favourite charities, the National Society for Epilepsy (NSE). For many years I lived with epilepsy, but now thanks to pioneering surgery I am seizure-free
SIR - It is the anti-UK writer Eric Firth who is living in cloud cuckoo land (T&A, May 23) or should that be cloud cuckoo region'. The point was I was making, which Mr Firth has not managed or wanted to understand, is that England no longer officially
SIR - Adult education benefits thousands of students and provides the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in a variety of areas. It is a worthwhile and enjoyable experience for students of all ages and Adult Learners Week rightly aims to celebrate
SIR - I was horrified to hear of the impending closure of Remploy Ltd, the only firm in Bradford that takes every consideration in regard of their manpower who have special needs' that prevent them from having employment elsewhere. It was my privilege
SIR - Yes, the sun has been shining on the Earth for some four to five billion years but mankind has had only a limited opportunity to observe its behaviour. What we do know is that, recently, there has been a reduction in the heat reflected back into
There is a temptation to assume that the dark days of sexual inequality are over because so much progress can be seen in our everyday places of work. However, anything other than a superficial glance reveals that there is still much to be done. While
Steeton notched their first win of the season and denied Burley the chance to take over at the top of the Aire-Wharfe League Division One table. With North Leeds only picking up two points at Adel, victory for Burley would have seen them clear at the
You don't need to travel to a country park or a stately home to enjoy large-scale outdoor concerts this summer - simply rustle up a picnic, pack a folding chair and get yourself along to Bradford's Centenary Square for a free live viewing of ballet and
The Government has given its strongest hint yet that it will introduce a free postal service for the armed forces, saying it is "technically and logistically feasible" to operate a scheme proposed by a Bingley mum. Karen Webster, whose son Nicky served
A man and woman, both in their 70s, were injured when they were involved in a collision with a car. The pedestrians, from Liversedge, were in an accident with the grey Skoda Fabia on High Street in Heckmondwike after the car had turned into the road
An 81-year-old woman was sent home from hospital with no medication, advice or aftercare following surgery to remove a cancerous tumour, say her distraught relatives. Bradford Teaching Hospitals Trust has now launched an investigation into the treatment
People can have their say about rail issues in Bingley at the town's next neighbourhood forum. A Metro representative will be at the forum to answer questions. The meeting starts at 7.30pm at Bingley Arts Centre on Thursday, June 7.
Bradford South Area Co-ordindator's Office has a pot of money available to groups within its area to allow them to run events, buy equipment or provide transport. To secure a grant of up to £500 from the Community Chest, request an application form from
A range of free home safety equipment will be available at the next meeting of Idle Village Neighbourhood Forum on Tuesday, at Idle Baptist Church, Bradford Road, Idle, from 7pm.
Woodside Neighbourhood Forum has organised a drop-in event for residents to find out what is happening in their area. It takes place on Thursday from 3pm to 7.30pm at Woodside Village Centre, Fenwick Drive. It includes a range of information stalls
Friends, family and neighbours of a seriously ill teenager will be rallying round on Thursday in the hope of giving him the trip of a lifetime. Luke Bottomley, 14, of Raven Terrace, Allerton, will be the guest of honour at the fundraising event, which
A Bradford jewellers is holding a valuation day to give people the chance to safeguard their precious items in the event of theft. The event takes place at Goldsmith, Tyrrel Street, Bradford on Tuesday, June 12, and is being held in association with
The Queensbury Scout Group is holding its bi-annual donkey derby as part of celebrating 80 years of Scouting in the village on Sunday, July 1, at Foxhill Field. Attractions include a donkey derby, hot food and beer and a fairground. The event starts
Queensbury Support Centre at Queensbury Baptist Church requires a cook to work 15 hours a week. The centre is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. A hot lunch is served each day. For more information call the centre on 01274 817143.
A new Cook and Eat course where participants learn how to eat healthily will start at St Cuthbert's Church, Wrose Road, Shipley, on Friday from 11am to 1pm. Call (01274) 437060 for details.
Rawdon-based air conditioning manufacturer Airedale has announced the appointment of Bill Coates as director engineering. Mr Coates has worked with the firm for 22 years and in that time has helped it establish an international profile. Elsewhere in
Bradford District Care Patient and Public Involvement Forum holds its annual meeting on Thursday. The meeting in public is from 10am to noon in training room one at Carlisle Business Centre, Carlisle Road, Manningham. Items on the agenda include the
Community safety issues and concerns can be raised at the next meeting of Fagley Neighbourhood Forum on Wednesday, June 6. The meeting starts at 7pm at St Clare's Community Centre, Moorside Road, Bradford. Other items on the agenda include an update
A Labour peer visited the official opening of nursery's new children's centre. Baroness Pola Uddin attended the opening of the extension to the Midland Road Nursery and Children's Centre, in Bateman Street, Manningham, Bradford. The new facility will
A family fun day is being held tomorrow at Bradford Fire Station in Leeds Road. Bradford Council's road safety officers will be at the event, which runs from 10am to 4pm. Other agencies include the fire service, National Health Service and police.
An Alexandra Rose Day collection, held in Skipton on Saturday, May 19, raised £334.34 in support of Alexandra Rose Day and Bradford Sea Cadets.
Keighley and district Local History Society is giving members and residents the opportunity to bring along artefacts and memorabilia to show and discuss with other members with an interest in local history. The event, which replaces the monthly speaker's
The Skipton branch of the Royal Navy Association holds meetings on the first Monday of the month at the White Rose Club, Skipton, from 7pm. For more information e-mail chairman Tim Brunt at timbrunt@royalnavy.org.uk
A woman was killed when her car was in a smash with a lorry today. The woman's silver Mazda MX5 was in the collision with the heavy goods vehicle at 7.30am on Pool Road in Otley, close to Stephen Smith's Garden Centre. Firefighters from Rawdon were
A 13-year-old missing from her home for more than a week has been found. The alarm was raised after Laura Rylah left her home in Birstall on Monday, May 21, at 10.30am and did not arrive at school. She was yesterday found in Leeds safe and well.
In 1871, Britain had its first official bank holiday - Whit Monday. In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing became the first people to reach the summit of Everest. In 1997, Mohammed Al Fayed bought Fulham Football Club. 25 years ago Taken
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Girlington: construction of single storey extension to rear, 52 St Leonard's Grove. Girlington: construction of single storey rear kitchen extension, 18 West Park Road. Girlington
The team behind Bradford's ground-breaking city academy is planning to build a second one. Just days after Conservative leader David Cameron announced the party was abandoning support for selective grammar schools in favour of academies, Bradford's hugely-successful
Yorkshire Phoenix's chances of qualifying for the semi-finals of the Friends Prov-ident Trophy took a knock when their match against Warwickshire Bears at Edgbaston was washed out yesterday. They must now win their three remaining North Conf-erence games
JCT600 Bradford League Division One leaders East Bierley were beaten for the first time yesterday, losing by 22 runs at Cleckheaton. Ian Wood proved to be their undoing as he made 44 not out in the hosts' total of 200 for eight off 45 overs and then
