A forgotten heroine who pioneered early years education in Bradford is to be honoured with a special plaque unveiling this week. The Bradford: City for Peace group along with the city's Peace Museum are hoping to raise the profile of Miriam Lord when
Yorkshire Phoenix survived a batting scare to charge into the quarter-finals of the Twenty20 Cup tonight with a four-wicket victory over Derbyshire Phantoms in front of an 8,500 Headingley Carnegie crowd. It was their fourth consecutive victory in the
The mother and sister of shooting victim Skander Rehman came face to face with his alleged killers for the first time yesterday. Samina Hussain and her 15-year-old daughter Arzoo Rehman stared intently at the two men in the dock as they appeared in court
Disabled workers fighting to keep the Remploy factory open have been handed a major boost after securing the backing of MPs. An enquiry from an All Party Group of MPs in Whitehall has condemned the plans, which would see 43 Remploy factories, including
For some it may just be another day but for others tomorrow has very special connotations. Brides and grooms will be hoping to be in seventh heaven and those not too unfamiliar with the odd wager will be hoping lady luck will be smiling on them. For
Former Bradford Park Avenue footballer Daniel Sheriffe, who is facing jail for heroin dealing, must now wait until September to learn his fate. His sentencing hearing was further adjourned at Leeds Crown Court today to resolve a legal matter. Sheriffe
A councillor who persistently tried to cheat his own local authority out of benefit money had substantially fallen from grace, a court heard. Tabasum Aslam, a former Liberal-Democrat councillor for Heckmondwike, was convicted of four offences of dishonesty
Essential safety works to a main road through Menston are due to start this month. The work on the A6038 Bradford Road/Otley Road near Ellar Gardens will start on Monday, July 16. The road will be closed for 16 weeks from the night of Sunday, July 22
A young Bradford woman has made a "Potter" cash after a rare first edition of boy wizard Harry's adventures fetched £9,000 at auction. Heather Buck, 20, from Wyke, bought the book for just over £10 a decade ago while she was still a schoolgirl and was
Police are investigating claims a father might have been involved in damaging a post box just moments before he was fatally injured when he ran into the path of a lorry. Investigations into the death of Frank Conway, 33, have revealed a post box was
Addingham Gala takes place next Saturday when all eyes will be on the parade. It will leave the Craven Heifer at 1.30pm to wend down Main Street, bringing this year's theme The World of Children's Literature to life. Adventure stories, recent classics
New sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe has announced a drive to expand the campaign against drugs in sport. He is to involve the Home Office in a clampdown on the trafficking of banned drugs used in sport, and his Department for Culture, Media and Sport
A Falklands War veteran who sexually abused young girls was today starting a four-year jail sentence. Bradford Crown Court heard how the four girls, who were between 12 and 16 years old at the time, were sexually assaulted by John Dent between 2002 and
A teenager who set fire to his own room was behind bars today after a judge branded him a danger to the public. Bradford Crown Court heard that Garth O'Hagan was 17 when he started the blaze at a semi-detached property in Gathorne Street, Great Horton
A teenage burglar who targeted a disabled woman and stole her handbag from the front of her mobility scooter has been sentenced to 12 months' detention. Catherine Lea, 59, was left traumatised after she was preyed upon by the 16-year-old boy who cannot
Police have arrested a man in connection with a vicious assault during which a shot was fired in the street. The victim of the attack was subjected to a severe beating, in White Abbey Road, Whetley Hill, Bradford, and needed hospital treatment but did
Things you normally throw away can come in very useful in the garden. Plastic bottles can be used as mini greenhouses' for young plants and keep slugs off at the same time, while yoghurt pots are good for planting seedlings. Send your ideas to Tim Quantrill
Green or Obscene? My latest mileage Miles by car: -396 Miles driven: -4 Miles by train: +360 Miles by bus: 0 Miles by bike: 0 Miles by foot: +64 Total: +24 (running total: +338) Judging by the number of stories of sadistic traffic wardens you hear,
Two people from Bradford have been charged by police in connection with the theft from a car parked at a motorway service station. The car was allegedly broken into at Hartshead Moor Services, on the M62 near Bradford, just after 1am on Thursday. A
Schools hailed as outstanding by Govern-ment inspectors will be honoured at a special event on Monday. The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Robin Owens, is hosting a civic reception to celebrate this achievement - the highest praise a school can receive
Manager Benny Phillips has released more of last season's squad following the arrival of the first of many expected new signings. As expected, the first influx of players has a strong bias towards Phillips' former club Witton Albion. Winger Chris Gaghan
There may be optimistic noises coming out of Throstle Nest but Farsley Celtic have been made the rank outsiders for the Blue Square Premier title. They are 100-1, with Oxford United 9-2 favourites, followed by Stevenage Borough (5-1), and Torquay United
This week Britain's public places became smoke-free zones. Some smokers will continue to puff along, but for others the ban has signalled the time to quit. Hypnotherapist Sue Holland has already had inquiries from smokers keen to quit. She says you
There will be a void at Dennyfield next season no matter who steps up to central defence because of the departure of two stalwarts during the close season. The curtain has come down on the Thackley careers of club captain Craig Sugden and former England
The players reported back for pre-season training this week and manager Terry Dolan is looking forward to working them hard in the coming weeks. There was a slight disappointment awaiting Dolan in that he has lost one of his squad from last season.
As she climbed off her bike, exhausted, covered in mud and with legs like jelly, Suzanne Johns couldn't stop smiling. She had just cycled 72 miles through rain, wind, and up never-ending hills, but she knew it was all worth it, to raise funds and awareness
Stuart McCall's ambitious bid to bring back Kelly Youga has been foiled. Charlton are willing to once again loan out the talented African defender, who proved a big hit in his 11 games for City last season. But Youga has told McCall that he will not
David Pendleton is curator of Bradford City AFC's bantamspast museum. The French called them Grands Projets'. Designed to express the confidence of the nation, they were iconic architectural projects that would illuminate the end of the 20th century.
Captive market SIR - Have you ever wondered if the people making PC viruses also make and sell the anti-virus programmes? Having purchased expensive PCs, most people on the Internet can be caught out by the innumerable viruses floating in cyberspace
SIR - From our cool northern vantage point climate change' sounds more alarming than global warming'. Yet warm and wet 2007 is more likely to become typical than hot and dry 2003. The trend towards higher average temperatures and more flooding is fact
Wrong culprits SIR - It reflects badly on modern society that the CSA can name and shame a guy who gets behind with his payments, albeit having paid substantially, when those that pay absolutely nothing can keep well hidden from the public's gaze. But
Next target SIR - Now that smoking in any enclosed public space in England is banned, how about the Government tackling the filthy and dangerous habit of spitting in public spaces? The chronic debilitating disease tuberculosis (TB) still remains a major
Spanish choice SIR - I am writing in reply to M Byrne's letter about smoking (T&A, July 4). I agree that no-one is above the law, but for the so-called government to ban smoking in pubs and clubs is a very daft idea. The fact they are still allowed
So selfish SIR - The smokers action group, FOREST, have just highlighted the selfish attitude that exists among smokers, by launching a last ditch attempt to allow the habit to continue in pubs and clubs. How about some consideration for staff who work
SIR - In the bleak midwinter which June represents, it was so encouraging to read(T&A, June 30) of such inspiring young people as the remarkable Letticia Flerin. When my mum was 16 she too had to look after her four younger brothers and sisters as they'd
Flexible trams SIR - The development of tram-trains, which are capable of sharing pathways with traditional rail, but which are able to run on streets, offer potentially more co-ordinated travel opportunities, than at present (T&A, June 28). For example
What a laugh SIR - I must respond to the letter "simply the best" by Ian Slater (T&A, July 3). I could not stop myself from bursting with laughter when I read it. If he thinks Mr Blair was so passionate about this country why then did he spend so much
SIR - May I point out, for the benefit of the contributors who fully support our continuing membership of the EU, if they missed it, yesterday's outburst by Jean-Claude Juncker, Luxembourg's premier and leader of 13 single currency members, when he
SIR - I write in response to Ian Slater's letter (T&A, July 3) in which he praises Mr Blair and refers to him as "simply the best". I follow no political party so my judgement isn't clouded by political allegiance, nor do I wear rose-coloured glasses
SIR - What a wonderful idea about the free bus to bring pensioners, the disabled and the much needed shoppers to the desert of our city. But why? All they will find in the centre is the Bradford pyramid and if the bus can't drop people off in Darley
SIR - Councillor Hawkesworth says the decision to delay or scrap the free bus service plan for the city centre will be reviewed in a year (T&A, July4). What a loss for the city, a lost opportunity and the loss of a chance to develop proper regeneration
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has announced that the citizens of Bradford will decide how to spend a kitty of up to £20m of the Council's cash, proclaiming: "Democracy should be about much more than casting a vote every few years. It should be a
Drivers have been warned by the Highways Agency that delays are possible when overnight re-surfacing work takes place at junction 24 of the M62 at Ainley Top, Huddersfield, from Monday. Two lanes of the eastbound carriageway will be closed between 10pm
I don't know why but visions of Scooby Doo and his gang sprung to mind. Listening to the baffling verdict from the Sheffield United appeal committee, I could see the bad guy getting carted off by the coppers after another successful mission from the
My name's Simon and I'm a Tour de France addict. There, I've come out and said it. The greatest cycling race in the world gets a terrible press and most of it, sadly, is warranted. So to admit to being a fan sounds seedy, the sporting equivalent of
It was not the sort of trumpet-blowing line you expect from a new signing. But when asked about City’s recent fall from grace, Barry Conlon was happy to have a dig at his own expense. As physio Steve Redmond drove the big striker and fellow capture
It was not the sort of trumpet-blowing line you expect from a new signing. But when asked about City’s recent fall from grace, Barry Conlon was happy to have a dig at his own expense. As physio Steve Redmond drove the big striker and fellow capture
It was not the sort of trumpet-blowing line you expect from a new signing. But when asked about City’s recent fall from grace, Barry Conlon was happy to have a dig at his own expense. As physio Steve Redmond drove the big striker and fellow capture
It was not the sort of trumpet-blowing line you expect from a new signing. But when asked about City’s recent fall from grace, Barry Conlon was happy to have a dig at his own expense. As physio Steve Redmond drove the big striker and fellow capture
Buoyant Cougars play host to leaders Featherstone Rovers on Sunday fully intending gatecrashing the play-off party themselves. Keighley were written off at the start of the season having finished joint-bottom in 2006. But after defeating Oldham and
Thanks to shows like Riverdance there has been an upsurge of interest in regional dance, so why not head to Skipton for the annual Clogfest this weekend? Clog dancers from all over England will be dancing around Skipton town centre on Saturday followed
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Joshua Harry Rayner, aged 19, of Westgate, Bradford 1; attempted trespass with intent to steal, £60 costs, 12 months' community order, 100 hours' unpaid work. Ryan Michael Knowles, aged 18,
For generations children have been told that eating carrots will help them see in the dark. Spinach, thanks to Popeye, makes them strong and green cabbage "will put hairs on your chest." Not the best thing to say to an eight-year-old girl sulkily pushing
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Addingham: Extension over garage forming extra bedroom accommodation, 7 St Michael's Way. Allerton: Construction of two storey side extension, 35 Wimborne Drive. Allerton: Re
In 1553, Mary became Queen of England. She was the first Queen to rule England in her own right. In 1988, more than 160 people died as a result of an explosion on board the North Sea oil rig, Piper Alpha. In 2005, the International Olympic Committee
Campaigners say a free shuttle bus for Bradford city centre should be the first meaningful outcome of new Government plans to give every neighbourhood its own kitty. Drastic measures to enhance community involvement in council spending, announced by
City today unveiled the home kit they hope will bring them luck in League Two. The return to the more traditional thinner stripes resembles the outfit worn when Stuart McCall came back for the second time and led the club to promotion to the Premiership
It might be time to say "sithee" to the traditional Tyke way of speaking... and it's all down to t'internet. Changing language and speech patterns are leading to the demise of traditional Yorkshire dialect, students have discovered. The internet and
A Bradford MP is being warned Labour's failure to tackle a housing crisis has put his seat in danger. The key marginal of Bradford West is among 47 constituencies on a danger list' circulating among Tory MPs at Westminster. In all 47 seats, tiny Labour
A chronically-ill pensioner is still being forced to sleep on her sofa more than a month after Bradford Council pledged to start making essential adaptations to her home. Joan Stead, 75, waited for two years to make it to the top of a Bradford Council
A Brownie pack which has been at the heart of the community for nearly 60 years is to meet for the last time. Hundreds of girls have graduated through the ranks of the Bolton Villas group, learning valuable life skills, since it started up in the late
