Tomorrow and on each Friday of the season the Yorkshire team will dress down' outside the hours of play. But on the field today they were too smart for Kent, who quickly wilted to the pace of Darren Gough and Deon Kruis after the Tykes had advanced their
A Bradford University student has denied he had been influenced by extremist material found on his computer. Awaab Iqbal, 20, who is charged with having the material for terrorism, agreed there were a number of songs and images on subjects such as martyrdom
Eccleshill United, a West Riding County Football Association Charter Standard Club, are continuing their free coaching sessions every Saturday morning throughout the summer. Sessions are available for under-sevens to under-12s and all the coaching is
As Leeds Tykes begin preparing for life back in rugby union's Guinness Premiership, a scheme to further develop the next generation of players is continuing to grow. Based at Prince Henry's Grammar School, Otley, the AASE (Advanced Apprenticeship in
Youngsters could be hit for six this summer by meeting 19-year-old Bradford-based Yorkshire cricket star Adil Rashid at some Enjoy Cricket sessions. Bradford Council's Sport and Leisure Service has teamed up with Yorkshire County Cricket Club to launch
Oakbank School's Mary Fuller has picked up some international trips on the back of winning the English National Cadet Masters Table Tennis Championship. The 14-year-old Oakbank Table Tennis Club member has spent her spring break representing England
The trophies were shared around at the two-day BUPA Burley Trojans' Junior Tournament, with nine of the ten events producing different winners. The only team to win two titles was Wigton Moor (boys' under-nines, girls' under-11s). The under-seven age
Proskills Soccer Coaching, which has provided sessions both during and after school, has helped four primary schools obtain National Lottery funding worth £5,000 each. The quartet who have been aided with their applications are Greengates, St Anthony's
Rugby league and rugby union may have been at loggerheads in the past but Bradford could be playing a lead role in developing a unified version of the sport. Bradford Council's Sport and Leisure Service, Bradford Bulls, Bradford Vision, BARA (The British
An MP has accused the Home Office of a cover-up' over the case of a murderer who abducted and raped a ten-year-old boy ten months after he was released on licence. Home Office Minister and Bradford South MP Gerry Sutcliffe had hoped to publish some information
Head teachers in Bradford shelled out a total of more than £11 million on supply teachers in only 12 months, new figures have revealed. During the academic year 2005/06, the latest period for which information is available, the district's 207 schools
Police have condemned a mean thief who tricked an 81-year-old woman out of her cash. The conman was let into the woman's apartment in an elderly persons complex at Beamsley House, Bradford Road, Shipley, after telling her he was an electrician testing
Bradford College has confirmed it is in discussions to help a struggling secondary school gain city academy status. In spring last year Bradford Council named Wyke Manor School as a prime candidate for private sponsorship. However, at the time the Government
There is a huge enthusiasm for rail travel among commuters in and around Bradford. That's understandable given the crowded state of the roads, particularly at peak times. Yet even those travellers who are happy to leave their cars at home and switch
Postal workers in Bradford have condemned Royal Mail chief executive Adam Crozier's £1 million pay packet as they voted for industrial action during an increasingly bitter wage dispute. Royal Mail bosses have incensed postal workers by saying they are
Supermodel Penny Lancaster has been unveiled as the new face of Bradford-based catalogue company Grattan. The model, famed for her 6ft 1ins frame and lingerie modelling, was named today as the company's new top model. The news comes as the 36-year-old
Almost two-thirds of patients in Bradford and Airedale are being treated within a key Government target time frame, according to figures produced by the Department of Health. Health trusts have been given until the end of next year to ensure that every
A British Gas blunder has caused a Bradford pensioner to be incorrectly billed for thousands of pounds three times in one month. Anyat Shah, 85, first received an electricity bill of more than £2,000 from British Gas at the beginning of May. Mr Shah
Woodlands skipper Tim Orrell is not surprised Baildon are among the challengers to their First Division crown. His side visit Jenny Lane on Saturday as the only team in both divisions of the Bradford League to remain unbeaten. But he knows they will
Four young performers have won first place in a series of drama contests. The boys triumphed in the group drama category for their piece from John Godber's play Bouncers. The youngsters, all pupils at Stage 84 theatre school in Idle, won first place
A Guiseley woman has been presented with a GMB youth award to mark her outstanding contribution to the union. Lucinda Yeadon, 26, works for Mencap and has been a member of the GMB since 2002. She is vice chairman of the National TUC Young Members Forum
People in Bradford are being urged to look after their health during a special event to mark National Diabetes Awareness Week. It will be a joint venture between Bradford and Airedale Teaching Primary Care Trust and Bradford Council on Tuesday in Centenary
An optician's assistant took a plunge from 15,000ft to raise money for guide dogs. Rebecca Green, 20, of Wrose, raised £500 for charity when she skydived in Lincolnshire, earlier this month. Miss Green, who works for Specsavers Opticians in Shipley
Airienteers had one overall winner at the three-day Springtime in Shropshire festival in veteran international Ruth Ker. Three regional events were staged, which provided some contrasting challenges, including open fell, old mine workings, and mixed
City Supporters' Trust have welcomed the news that Mark Lawn has assumed joint control of the club. Lawn recently sponsored himself to play alongside Stuart McCall in a Bradford City legends side for a charity game at Barnsley which was organised via
Leeds have been warned that without an immediate cash injection they could face another relegation and oblivion. Already doomed to League One football next season, United remain in administration as creditors decide whether to challenge Ken Bates' controversial
People are being urged to train as youth or play workers on a course run by Bradford Youth Development Partnership. The accredited course includes an introduction to youth work, basic first aid, child protection and health and safety. Those who attend
The second round of the Bower Cup takes place this week and as Hermits provide half of the teams in the Bradford Summer League, it is no surprise that they also feature prominently in the handicap competition. There are eight ties and Hermits feature
Fish fryer Terry Ryan took a bite out of a customer's ear and then threw caustic soda in his face after he got the sack, Bradford Crown Court heard today. Ryan, 45, got into an argument with 50-year-old Steven Osborne after he came into Saghir's fish
A new dental centre could be left empty because of problems employing NHS practitioners, it is claimed. Councillor and GP Graham Kirkland is concerned that the floor which has been set aside for dental work at the new Yeadon Health Centre could lie unused
Two years of hard work and dedication to raise thousands of pounds for sick children across the district culminates in a concert on Saturday. A staggering £160,000 has been raised for a new Children's Unit at Steeton's Airedale Hospital and now there
A group of counsellors who help bereaved people come to terms with the loss of a loved one is on the look-out for new members. Bradford Bereavement Support runs a team of 51 voluntary workers, most of who are based in and around Shipley, to provide a
Bradford-based Kelda swelled its profits by more than eight per cent last year. The company, owners of Yorkshire Water, posted a group turnover of £878.9 million in the 12 months up to March 31 a 6.5 per cent increase on the previous year. Profits were
Terrified travellers are being given the chance to leave their worries on the ground with the launch of a Flying Without Fear course at Leeds-Bradford airport. The Virgin Atlantic course, on Sunday, June 17, will be run at Leeds Bradford for the first
A series of Sunday afternoon summer concerts are underway at Saltaire's Roberts Park. The first two concerts, part of Saltaire Bandstand 2007, featured Leeds Band Hulafrau and jazz quartet, The Cool Connexion. This Sunday, local jazz guitarist Darren
One of the main roads into Otley is to close for up to five months - sparking fears over its impact on traffic, bus and emergency services, business and tourism. Bradford Council is closing the A6038 Bradford Road / Otley Road between Otley and Menston
The second annual Ben Rhydding Community Fete will bring fun, games and entertainment to people of all ages at Bolling Road Field on Saturday. Admission is free between 2pm and 4pm, and the event will incorporate the Ben Rhydding Pre-school fun day.
Householders are being warned to be on their guard against sneak-in thieves. Police say warmer weather and lighter nights traditionally trigger an increase in walk-in burglaries. A "Stop the Sneak" campaign has been launched by police, urging people
Leaders Yeadon will fancy their chances of making it five straight wins when they visit Windhill on Saturday in Division Two. That run has seen them overcome second-placed Morley and third-placed Esholt and their squad strengthening during the winter
The jury hearing the case of a 72-year-old Bradford motorist accused of causing the death of a teenager cyclist was today taken by coach to the scene of the fatal incident. Jack Binns, of Haycliffe Road, Little Horton, has denied being responsible for
There’s nothing like the professional approach – and this was nothing like… At last the ground-breaking first interview with Stuart McCall had been nailed down. There I was, sitting in Colin Todd’s old office – known affectionately as The Dungeon – quizzing
There’s nothing like the professional approach – and this was nothing like… At last the ground-breaking first interview with Stuart McCall had been nailed down. There I was, sitting in Colin Todd’s old office – known affectionately as The Dungeon – quizzing
There’s nothing like the professional approach – and this was nothing like… At last the ground-breaking first interview with Stuart McCall had been nailed down. There I was, sitting in Colin Todd’s old office – known affectionately as The Dungeon – quizzing
There’s nothing like the professional approach – and this was nothing like… At last the ground-breaking first interview with Stuart McCall had been nailed down. There I was, sitting in Colin Todd’s old office – known affectionately as The Dungeon – quizzing
People of Bradford are being urged to look after both their health and the environment during a special event to mark National Diabetes Awareness Week. The day will be a joint venture between Bradford and Airedale Teaching Primary Care Trust and Bradford
Tony Riley (Brighouse Sports) and Tracey Law-rence (Pudsey Littlemoor) won the Texere Yarns Mixed Pairs Merit at Lister Park. They beat the Royd House pairing of Cliff White and Margaret Hinchliffe 21-13 in the final. The standard of bowling all day
SIR - I think that it is quite disgusting how children are repeatedly damaging the best Sure Start children's nursery, not only in Bradford but the whole of the UK, The Gateway Centre at Ravenscliffe. It hurts to see it now, knowing it took six years
SIR - I would like to draw attention to a wonderful fundraising opportunity for primary schools and children's groups, such as Scouts, Guides and Boy's and Girl's Brigades. The BT Giant Sleepover takes place on June 16-17. My wife and I created the
SIR - The editor's response to John Pashley (T&A, May 31) undermines the sentiment of his May 28 comment about the value of petitions, where any overwhelming tide of public opinion should "prompt a rethink" to assist democracy. I'd always believed
A host of sports celebrities turned out for the fifth Bradford Park Avenue Golf Classic at Northcliffe. Willie Thorne, Graham Stuart, Peter Beagrie and John Hendrie were among those taking part in the event organised by TV commentator and club vice-president
SIR - I'm not surprised the lady who you featured (T&A, June 2) was smiling when she came out of court. I would smile too if I had obtained £45,000, to which I was not entitled and only got a 12-month suspended sentence and 200 hours community service
SIR - Since the local elections the letters pages have been full of endless ramblings from UKIP's "Usual Suspects", with the twins on the same day (T&A, May 26). I presume this is an attempt to make up from their poor showing in those last elections
Bradford No 1 AA There are still free places for the junior match at Raskelf Lake on June 23. It is free entry and there are lots of prizes up for grabs. There are still tickets for the Cowthorpe match on June 17. Please ring Simon Foster on Bradford
SIR - Great minds think alike! I had only just suggested that my church consider fitting photovoltaic solar panels on its roof, when I read how a mosque down the road from me in Girlington was already doing it. This would be a great idea for all churches
SIR - I'm not the first, and I'm sure I won't be the last, to express my not too favourable opinion on the Olympic logo. It is a total waste of space. The Culture Minister and Lord Coe are on another planet saying they think it's good. It's a load of
SIR - In reply to Phil Boase (T&A, June 1) I wasn't complaining about my army service, it's the treatment after. I did 15 years regular service and three and a half compulsory TA service, 18-plus years and not a penny pension. There are thousands
SIR - Phil Boase (T&A, June 1) admired former war minister John Profumo, saying that his conduct was no worse than the extra-marital antics of certain contemporary politicians. I fear, however, that Mr Boase's memory is being somewhat selective here
SIR - My name is Nancy and I am a carer for my husband who has Parkinson's disease, my mother and my mother-in-law. There are thousands of carers locally and over six million UK wide. Some are old and frail others are school children. Being a carer
SIR - In her letter (T&A, May 18), Chief Superintendent Sarah Brown, officer in charge, Bradford South, points out that in her opinion "a lot of residents are unaware of the vital work carried out by PCSOs". She goes on to highlight the obvious facts
SIR - Keith Rayner is correct to question the government's commitment as regards reducing green house gas emissions, in view of US determination to ensure the expansion of the aviation industry (T&A, May 31). However, it would seem that Mr Rayner is
A persistent teenage criminal with a "telephone directory" of previous convictions has been spared jail by a judge. Instead Ryan Wickenden, 19, was told he will have to go on an enhanced-thinking skills course and a stop-binge-drinking programme when
Bradford & Bingley looks set to drop out of the FTSE100 index just a few months after rejoining the group. The bank will be replaced by Barratt Developments, who will join the blue-chip index for the first time. Barratt's £2.2 billion takeover of Wilson
A dilapidated textile mill is to be replaced with homes and business units in a £15 million redevelopment scheme. Developers, Commercial Estates Group will build about 95 houses on the site of the Denholme mill, the former base of Pennine Fibres. The
Otley are fast becoming the team to fear in Division One and have another chance to make their mark when they entertain new leaders Beck-withshaw on Saturday. Otley's run of six undefeated matches has seen them rise to fifth in the table, one of four
A 34-year-old man has been found by police a week after he went missing. Dad-of-one Peter Sands, pictured, of Claremont Road, Wrose, was found safe and well in Blackpool. Officers were searching for garage mechanic Mr Sands in the seaside town after
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Baildon: Construction of conservatory to rear, 68 Woodcot Avenue. Baildon: Construction of side and rear extension, 8 Acrehowe Rise. Baildon: Construction of single storey rear
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Roman Bogdan, aged 23, of Cuncliffe Road, Manningham; driving while disqualified, £60 costs, 40 hours unpaid work, banned for 13 months. Steven P Garner, aged 30, of Daleside Walk, Bowling;
In 1786, commercial ice-cream was manufactured for the first time in New York. In 1929, the Vatican became an independent sovereign state. In 1982, Elvis's home Graceland opened to the public. 25 years ago Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of June
Beware of websites. One purporting to represent Lysette Anthony, the actress had never heard of. It claimed that she must be one of the unluckiest actresses around and that her second marriage to US movie director David Price was still intact. Far from
Described as "the future of acoustic guitar playing" and even "the new Hendrix", Jon Gomm's performances elicit equal amounts of awe, fascination and fear in his audience. To hear Jon on record, one is forced to question the assertion that only one guitar
It is said that bakers have been earning a crust from making pies since Egyptian times. Originally nuts, honey and fruits were used in bread dough, a primitive form of pastry. The traditional pie pastry originated in Greece; a flour-water paste wrapped
The latest exhibition at Cartwright Hall is literally a load of balls. Footballs actually - 30 of them - on display in glass cabinets in a room off the main entrance inside the hall in Lister Park. A square of green carpet occupies the centre of the
Last summer a rather shy-looking long-haired rocker called Ben Mills shuffled into an X Factor audition to be greeted by a weary judging panel, fed up with the mediocre and downright daft hopefuls who had been before them that day. When Ben started singing
Also taking place in Bradford is: A city centre Bollywood Bazaar running from today to Saturday. More than 40 stalls selling Indian food, fashion, jewellery, accessories and textiles, coupled with street entertainment. Asian fashions will be jostling
Boy meets girl, boy courts girl, boy fights for girl, boy dances with girl and eventually boy marries girl. And it all unfolds against a backdrop of dance, music, 30ft water fountains, explosions and 140 costumes. It could only be Bollywood - and it's
Work is on target to complete a heavenly £9 million community development - blessed by royalty and led by a vicar who was inspired by the model village created by Sir Titus Salt for his workers at Saltaire. Builders are making headway with the Cottingley
A woman plagued by health problems for 25 years is thought to be the first person in Bradford to undergo a rare combined pancreas and kidney transplant. Joanna Tonks, who had to cancel her wedding plans to have the operation, believes the double organ
City today unveiled successful businessman Mark Lawn as the investor who will be sharing power with Julian Rhodes. The 46-year-old, who made his money from founding a driver recruitment agency in Bingley, has taken up the position of joint chairman after
