An engineer who struggled with depression hanged himself in a wood, an inquest heard. Peter Anthony Feather, 49, of Halifax Road, Keighley, returned from Australia when his marriage ended, leaving his two daughters behind, the Bradford hearing was told
Family and friends of a former Bradford Lady Mayoress will say their final farewells at her funeral next week. The service for 68-year-old Christine Mason who was found dead at her Clayton Heights home will be at Bradford Cathedral at 11am on Friday.
An engineer who struggled with depression hanged himself in a wood, an inquest heard. Peter Anthony Feather, 49, of Halifax Road, Keighley, returned from Australia when his marriage ended, leaving his two daughters behind, the Bradford hearing was told
An unemployed computer programmer suffered fatal head injuries when he fell down steps at his home, an inquest heard. Nigerian-born Alistair Neil Atkinson, 50, of Stone Acre Court, West Bowling, Bradford, had been drinking when the accident occurred.
A Bradford engineer who claimed he was racially abused and attacked by work colleagues has lost his case. An employment tribunal in Leeds dismissed allegations by Serbian-born Sasha Bartusek that he suffered 12 years of insults. Mr Bartusek began work
Police are appealing for witnesses after an 88-year-old woman was attacked and robbed in the car park of a Bradford medical centre. She was approached from behind and pushed to the floor by a man who took her handbag. The robbery happened at the Ridge
A former drug user who carried on claiming benefits after he started working has been made the subject of a 12-month community order. Bradford Crown Court heard today how Paul Taylor was earning between £800 and £1500 each month from his job, but he
Sam Burgess is taking his changed role within the Great Britain squad in his stride. The 18-year-old made an impressive debut last weekend against New Zealand, starting the match and putting in some monstrous hits from prop as the Kiwis were beaten 20
A woman suffering from depression and schizophrenia fell to her death from the balcony of a fifth-floor flat, an inquest heard. After drinking throughout the day and smoking cannabis, Debra Richards, 27, of Ravenscliffe, Bradford, was found dead at the
Nadeem Siddique wants to celebrate the new year with another title belt round his waist. Highly-rated John Murray faces Dean Hickman for the vacant English lightweight belt at Nottingham Ice Arena on Friday. And Siddique, who has already claimed Central-area
Life after Lee Sinnott begins for Farsley Celtic on Sunday in the glare of the TV cameras. When Setanta picked the Throstle Nest derby with York for live coverage, they were planning for a full-blooded Yorkshire derby. What they did not anticipate was
A drug addict collapsed and died after injecting nine times the fatal limit of heroin into his groin, an inquest heard. Kevin North, 32, of no fixed abode, was found dead in the derelict bar where he lived in Pemberton Drive, Bradford, on May 18. He
Bradford-based Love Bites Foods has picked up two awards at this year's Deliciouslyorkshire Awards. The Eccleshill-based company, which makes sandwiches and other food products, won both the Most Innovative Product category and the Most Innovative Company
A 56-year-old Slovakian man has been cleared of stabbing an Afghan man in the stomach. Gejza Sandoor, who now lives in Peterborough, was alleged to have attacked Mohammed Azam Asir during an incident outside his home in Sedgwick Close, Manningham, in
It was the final quote of last season for me - and my personal favourite. Standing on the pitch at Burton Albion as Farsley's play-off celebrations raged around us, I asked Lee Sinnott to try to put their incredible rise to the Conference into words.
Colin Flintoff, Freddie's old man, would approve of the RFU's stance about sportsmen telling tales. "The golden rule is that what goes on in the dressing room stays in the dressing room," moaned Flintoff senior after his son's drinking habits were mauled
Lewis Hamilton cannot wait to quit Britain because he is fed up with being public property. At the same time, "another" Lewis Hamilton brings out his autobiography and happily splashes it all over the pages of the biggest-selling newspaper in the country
Reporters should always write in a totally objective manner. So putting aside the flute of free champagne thrust my way on arrival, replacing the fork beside the steaming seafood souffle and ignoring the chunks of glorious, glorious apple pie warming
Reporters should always write in a totally objective manner. So putting aside the flute of free champagne thrust my way on arrival, replacing the fork beside the steaming seafood souffle and ignoring the chunks of glorious, glorious apple pie warming
Reporters should always write in a totally objective manner. So putting aside the flute of free champagne thrust my way on arrival, replacing the fork beside the steaming seafood souffle and ignoring the chunks of glorious, glorious apple pie warming
Reporters should always write in a totally objective manner. So putting aside the flute of free champagne thrust my way on arrival, replacing the fork beside the steaming seafood souffle and ignoring the chunks of glorious, glorious apple pie warming
Three young dancers have appeared on stage with The Northern Ballet Theatre. The youngsters, from Shipley dance school the DM Academy, landed roles in the company's production of Romeo and Juliet which ran at the Alhambra last week. The children - Felicity
The Ilkley estate agent Dale Eddison has been short listed as part of the Yorkshire's Finest Property Awards 2007 in the category of Best Independent Estate Agent Web site. The awards will be announced on November 30. Bill Dale, partner of Dale Eddison
Nearly 20,000 people in West Yorkshire who admitted committing a crime were given a caution for it, the Telegraph & Argus can reveal. Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show that a total of 18,692 cautions were issued by West Yorkshire
Police are hunting a sex attacker who indecently assaulted a 27-year-old woman in broad daylight. The victim was walking through Lister Park in Manningham, Bradford, when she was approached by a man who assaulted her before running off. The suspect
Sunday's World Cup Group Two qualifier in Glasgow could well be decided at half-back. Scotland hold a seven-point lead over Wales after last year's meeting in Bridgend but the key battle in the race to Australia is likely to be between Danny Brough and
One of the closest all-Bradford Sunday Alliance clashes in Sunday's West Riding County third round should be the tie at Apperley Bridge between Premier Division rivals Ventus Sports and Queensbury. Visitors Queensbury have been struggling in the their
The Ear Trust, which was founded by consultant Chris Raine back in 1990 to support the work of the Yorkshire Cochlear Implant Centre, has worked hard to raise £1million to enable it to develop plans for a new centre. However, the project will cost a
City of Bradford sisters Jenna and Niki Chatburn both won medals in their first long-course event of the new season. The Cononley pair earned a bronze apiece as they competed in the Lincoln Vulcan's Designated Meet in Sheffield. Jenna, swimming in
The Cobbydalers' youngsters underlined their potential last week when they reached the first round of the FA Youth Cup and were rewarded with a tie against a Football League club. The under-19s make the short trip over the Pennine peaks to face Bury
There are several promising young players coming through from the youth set-up at Plumpton Park but if last Saturday's events are anything to go by, their feet will remain firmly on the ground. One of the up-and-coming crop, Paul Baker, came off the
Bradford-born John Petrie has been appointed chief executive of the English Golf Union. Petrie will take up his new role on January 2, succeeding the retiring Paul Baxter. The 48-year-old served for 18 years in the army from 1985 to 2003. He achieved
A Somalian man has today appeared in court charged with the murder of Bradford PC Sharon Beshenivsky. Mustaf Abdullah Jama, 27, appeared in a secure dock at Leeds Magistrates' Court. He faced charges of murdering PC Beshenivsky on November 18, 2005
City want to root out the fans who chanted offensive songs during the recent away game at Morecambe. But they have completely dismissed claims made in the Big Issue newspaper that a group of between 100 and 150 supporters were involved in the tasteless
Bradford boss Benny Phillips led his side on an encouraging FA Cup run but has been staggered by some of the criticism aimed at the club after their exit to Gainsborough Trinity last week. Avenue are in their centenary season and surpassed two of their
Leeds today appointed John Gannon as first-team coach, just 24 hours after Dave Bassett's arrival as assistant manager. Gannon, 40, was Notts County's assistant boss and had spells at Mansfield, Chester and Sheffield United. The former midfielder began
Dean Windass will be signing copies of his autobiography in Bradford and Keighley next week. Windass will be appearing at WH Smith's, Darley Mall, in Bradford city centre on Wednesday from 12.30pm and at 3pm he will be in Keighley at Reids in Cavendish
Port Vale were today poised to appoint Lee Sinnott as their new boss. The League One club were confident of agreeing terms with Sinnott and Farsley Celtic but Sinnott may not be officially unveiled until after Vale's game at Huddersfield tomorrow. Dean
Bus passengers over 60 can still order their new English National Concessionary Passes and receive them before April. From April 1, 2008, people in West Yorkshire with Metro Senior Permits will need the new passes for free local bus journeys and free
Q I have relatives with bowel cancer, and I'm told I need a yearly examination to pick up early signs. Couldn't I just have the bowel removed? I'm a man aged 30. A If you haven't actually had cancer yourself, then a yearly endoscopy should be enough
When I was a young doctor in single-handed country practice more years ago than I care to remember, there were just a few patients that seemed to come to every surgery. One woman lived in a village where I held a surgery three times a week. She was there
A pilot scheme to recycle garden waste is to be made permanent. The Leeds City Council scheme saw brown garden waste bins introduced in five areas of the city, including the Otley area, in October last year to help the council cut the amount of waste
Q Dear Kate, my best friend has told me she thinks she's gay. We've just started sixth form together, having grown up together since primary school. I thought I was open-minded, but I'm really not sure how I feel about it and how it's going to change
Ibi Ginsburg was 19-years-old when she was sent to Auschwitz. Out of 70 members of her family who went to the notorious concentration camp, 60 perished, including her mother and two sisters. But among the horror was a miracle. Remarkably, six babies
Q Dear Kate, I lost my wife of 20 years to serious illness just over a year ago. We'd had time to get used to her dying, but she was only 42 and it was quite quick towards the end. I am still grieving for her and don't know how I'm going to manage without
Be safe this year and go to an organised bonfire. The entrance fee for public firework displays is usually much cheaper than the cost of a box of fireworks and the proceeds often go to charity. A community bonfire can be much safer, more fun and more
The following planning applications have been lodged with Leeds City Council: Guiseley: certificate of lawfulness for mezzanine floor to retail unit, West Side Retail Park, Leeds Road. Guiseley: single storey extension to side and rear, increase roof
Retirement can bring a wealth of opportunities. For many people, this new-found spare time is a chance to pursue the things they never had time for while raising a family and earning a living. For Garrie Bolton and Margaret Robinson, early retirement
In 1951, 6,000 British troops were flown to Egypt to quell unrest in the Canal zone. In 1986, Hostage David Jacobsen was released after 17 months in Beirut. In 1988, the General Election in Israel returned a hung parliament. 25 years ago Taken from
Halloween has become such a popular holiday for the youngsters. They were all out in their costumes, going from street to street. One time we had a girl locally who would go home and change into different costumes so she could visit the same home twice
As the Local Government Association has pointed out clearly enough, the Government must respond properly to the difficulties immigration is causing to communities which are struggling to cope with a large influx of newcomers without the resources to fund
SIR - The proposed memorial garden for the 2,800 forgotten patients of High Royds Hospital (T&A, October 29) reminded me that one of my family was a long-term patient at the hospital, seemingly a sufferer from the terrible conditions of fighting in the
SIR - After seeing the advert in the Telegraph & Argus earlier in the year about the Orient Express coming to Bradford Interchange, I went to see it. Quotes in the T&A said: "I think the people of Bradford will be really excited about it." And: "It's
SIR - With reference to your article regarding the massive number of homes needed in this area, I would like someone to explain why we need all these houses. Is it because of the high level of immigration to this country? It seems to be that apartments
SIR - Eric Firth is at it again. Over many years he has been entertaining me with his opinions on all manner of subjects before putting in the boot and revealing his profound hostility towards something he calls "The Church". This time (T&A, October
SIR - Philip Bird does ask a lot of questions (T&A Letters, October 26). Jonathon Porritt is right - it's not the breathing in and out that is the problem but the number who grow up wanting big cars and cheap flights. The world can't support seven billion
SIR - I would like to thank Ian Parsons for the history lesson on referendums and the EU (T&A, October 24), but I would like to make one correction. Mr Parsons states, "Harold Wilson, in 1975, called a referendum on whether the UK should stay in the
SIR - How great to have a bit of good news for all Bradford and Halifax speedway fans! Local businessman Peter Dyson is trying to generate local interest in getting Bradford and Halifax speedway and cycle speedway back on its feet with the intent of
SIR - Various comments have been made about the performance of primary schools in England. Like many others I know teachers are working very hard, but I have worries that they are not always working effectively. Moreover, the figures for literacy seem
SIR - Having read the front page headline (T&A, October 30), I cannot believe our Council did not insist on a penalty clause as to when the work on our city centre would be finished. Somebody wants reprimanding as to what went wrong. No more excuses
SIR - I visited my grand-daughter who lives in Derby and she took me to the newly-opened Westfield shopping complex in Derby city centre. What a shopping experience! If Westfield is the same company who have left a pile of builder's rubbish in the centre
SIR - Oh dear, it's finally starting to dawn on the Council something which everybody with any sense in Bradford knew long ago. That something stinks about the Broadway development, or rather, the total lack of Broadway development. The long-running
A suspect, wanted in connection with the killing of Bradford PC Sharon Beshenivsky, has been charged with her murder after being brought back to Britain from Somalia. Detectives ended two years on the run for Mustaf Jama after he was extradited from
The Health Protection Agency yesterday published the latest figures for the number of hospital bugs MRSA and Clostridium difficile. Nationally the data showed a ten per cent drop in cases of MRSA in England, from 7,069 between April 2005 to March 2006
Parents and community members in Bradford are invited to a public debate about their involvement in school life and education. The Education Strategy Group (ESG), which provides a forum for key stakeholders to engage with Bradford Council in shaping
Haworth is set to have its first permanent library. The village - home to the Bronte library at the world-famous Parsonage Museum where the literary sisters lived - is the only community of its size in the Bradford district without a permanent public
Dedicated members of a society which has fought for nearly 40 years to preserve the character and heritage of a village are set to call it a day. Wilsden Village Society will hold an emotional final meeting next week for stalwart members to share memories
A diabetic pensioner was found dead submerged in bath water at her home, an inquest heard. Joan Patricia Ingleson, 75, of Haslemere Close, Holme Wood, Bradford, was found on July 11. A post-mortem examination revealed she had been dead for two or three
Householders in parts of north Bradford are being warned to take extra care to avoid being burgled. With the clocks going back and the nights getting darker earlier, burglaries traditionally rise and Bradford North Police are wanting people to take more
West Yorkshire Police say they are confident that a closer working relationship with the fire service can make a difference to the lives of residents in the district. Yesterday, the Telegraph & Argus revealed how West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue service
Bradford and the wider Yorkshire region is leading the way in finding solutions for crumbling historic buildings, according to a new report. But the Heritage Counts 2007 study also states that more needs to be done to overcome an ongoing shortage of
Bradford has seen the biggest rise in the number of children whose first language is not English, national figures show. The report comes after confusion surrounding Government data stoked a row over the accuracy of data on migrant workers. A report
An open discussion on radi-calisation and multicultural-ism is being held at the Univer-sity of Bradford. The Ethnicity and Social Policy Research Centre at the university, in collaboration with London-based community cohesion forum City Circle, will
A series of films to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Haworth's Fair Trade village status is being shown at a local church. The Five Films for Five Years' series is being staged in the West Lane Baptist Church. The project has been organised by the
Residents in Baildon have been invited to discuss community issues at a neighbourhood forum on Wednesday, November 14. A new campaign, Bin It In Baildon, will be launched to tackle litter, fly-tipping and dog fouling. Richard Wixey, strategic director
Bradford Council expects the cost of clearing up illegal bonfires and fly-tipping during the Bonfire Night celebrations to reach £25,000. The Council has stepped up its campaign against fly-tipping in the run-up to the event, working with other agencies
TOMORROW Baildon Round Table £8,000 display at Myrtle Park, Bingley. Gates open 5.30pm.£5 (family tickets £15). Contact (01274) 562337. Fire-eater at Eldwick recreation ground bonfire. Fire 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm. Bradford South Scout group bonfire
Big-hearted Bradfordian Joginder Singh is all set to take part in this weekend's New York City Marathon in front of two million cheering spectators. The 54-year-old will pound the streets of the Big Apple on Sunday to raise cash for the Weston Spirit
Bradford has seen larger increases in house prices then anywhere on the British mainland in the past five years. According to research from Halifax Estate Agents, the cost of homes in the city has grown by 131 per cent since 2002. Cities in Northern
Rail enthusiasts are putting plans in place to attract visitors to the district's steam railways in the run up to Christmas. A series of events designed to bring festive cheer to residents have been lined up on two of the district's favourite preserved
Keighley have been boosted by the return of winger Matthew Cox for their Yorkshire Division One derby at Ilkley. He is a late call up for Danny Lester, having been absent with a knee injury. Nathan Thornton replaces Dave Pullen at hooker as the wife
Wharfedale are unchanged for their National League Two trip to Blackheath on Saturday, where they managed to salvage a point last season in a match played in monsoon conditions under faulty floodlights. Mark Bedworth, returning from injury, takes Andy
The biggest children's art exhibition in the country - inspired by David Hockney - has opened at Salts Mill, Saltaire. It depicts 21st century life as seen through the eyes of more than 2,000 schoolchildren. The pupils at nine primary schools along
Bradford & Bingley, who are at home to Darlington Mowden Park in National League Three North on Saturday, have announced another cross-code challenge. Having previously faced the Bulls in 40 minutes of union and 40 minutes of league, they will play Keighley
Cleckheaton may be without one talisman on Saturday at home to Sheffield Tigers in North Division One but they have recalled another. Veteran second row John Dudley is absent because he is playing in the Bermuda Classic but fellow stalwart Craig West
