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Bradford's former world darts champion John Boy' Walton, who is seeded 12th, will face the World Masters champion or a stand-by player in the first round of the Lakeside World Championships at Frimley Green in January.

Swansea City 0, Huddersfield Town 1 In-form Huddersfield Town secured their best win of the season tonight against high-flying Swansea City in Coca-Cola League One. The Terriers made it four wins in succession with a Malvin Kamara strike which took

The Bradford & District FA Sunday Cup ties take preference this weekend and one of the most attractive ties will be the all-Premier Division clash between top-of-the-table Bradford Park Avenue and mid-table Bolton Woods. AFCPrune Park will have to be

Stuart McCall believes that history is on Scotland's side as they bid for Euro 2008 glory. The underdog Scots must beat Italy at Hampden Park tomorrow night to book a place in next summer's finals in Switzerland and Austria. It looks a mighty task for

Stock car racing legend Frankie Wainman Senior will bring the curtain down on his illustrious driving career when he takes to the track for a final hurrah tomorrow. The former world champion, of Silsden, will round off his incredible 37-year stint as

Clubs in the JCT600 Bradford League - and in surrounding high-grade leagues will soon have to comply with stricter rules on signing overseas professionals. They will have to register with the Home Office to bring in a leading player. And clubs will

Wibsey Park Chapel have failed by just one vote to gain a place in the Towergate Halifax Cricket League for 2008. The Bradford Central League outfit, who were hoping to become the league's 32nd club, were left crestfallen when a vote went against them

If East Bierley are to mount a sustained challenge for the JCT600 Bradford Cricket League title next season, May and August could prove very significant. Bierley, third last season just three points behind runners-up Pudsey Congs, are at Congs on Saturday

Bradford & Bingley Cricket Club will receive their newly-acquired Clubmark status at a presentation ceremony on Sunday at Wagon Lane (1.30). Clubmark is recognition of high standards of organisation, child welfare, development and links with the local

A keen sportsman has been scarred for life after he was catapulted through a window by a driver deliberately reversing at him, a court heard. Anthony Tillotson, who was out celebrating his birthday, was hurled with such force that his shoes were left

Police have appealed for information after a woman was assaulted outside the Martin's Nest public House in Brighouse. A 23-year old woman was outside the pub where she had been drinking when she was assaulted, apparently without provocation, causing

Bradford security guard David Davies, who suffered numerous stab wounds during a robbery, remained in a critical condition in hospital tonight. Dad-of-two Mr Davies, 32, of Bierley, was attacked by two masked men as he delivered money for a cash machine

The Celts have become victims of their own meteoric rise through the non-league ranks but chairman Andy Firbank was expecting it. The closing date for applications for the manager's role closed today following Lee Sinnott's departure. And former England

In the first of the Rising Stars meetings at Shipley Pool, newcomer Tabitha Holdsworth, of Ilkley, took the butterfly event in the girls' seven to eight year category. But Millie Foulds of Bradford Dolphins was victorious in the remaining three events

Shipley-based driver Luke Pinder and Cumbrian co-driver Martyn Taylor secured the 2007 Silverstone Tyres Rally Championship at an action-packed Tempest Rally. In order to take the championship, the young Yorkshire man had to beat season-long rival Richard

Fit-again David Solomona has declared himself raring to go ahead of the Bulls' pre-season return. The influential second-rower battled through his entire debut campaign at Grattan Stadium hampered by a troublesome injury. Fourteen-try Solomona did not

Bradford Dragons aim to bounce back from a double defeat when they entertain unbeaten Luna Mansfield Stars tomorrow night (6.15) at Belle Vue Girls School's Zara Sports Centre. The Dragons lost 72-63 to Leeds Met Carnegie in the league a week ago and

Keighley pool star Chris Melling has finished the season as the number one player on the Strachan International Pool Tour. And practise partner Arfan Dad has become the second player from the town to turn professional. Two-time world champion Melling

A man who filled his car up with petrol at a supermarket was using a cloned card, a court heard. Sajawal Shah, 40, of Springroyd Terrace, Girlington, Bradford, had bought the fuel card from a man he had never met before at a car auction in Bradford,

Stuart McCall admits that forgotten man Nathan Joynes has not "fitted in" during his City loan spell. Joynes is one of three players borrowed from Barnsley until January but the rookie striker has started only one game and has not featured at all since

War veterans have been reunited with their regiment's stolen flag after it was found dumped in a garden. The Yorkshire Regiment Association's standard was discovered intact close to where it was snatched at the weekend. Frank Barraclough, the association's

A bankrupt solicitor faces being struck off after he was convicted of forgery. A jury at Bradford Crown Court acquitted 42-year-old Philip Lowe on two charges of conspiracy to defraud in connection with a property scam after more than five hours of deliberation

A Bradford student will this weekend take part in the first annual Mouth Cancer Voice awards to raise awareness of mouth cancer among students. Marcus Thompson, 22, of Bradford, is studying for a one year vocal diploma at the Vocal Tech School in Acton

A bankrupt solicitor was today cleared of being part of a Bradford property scam, but he will have to pay a fine of £515 for forging a signature on a document. A jury at Bradford Crown Court acquitted 42-year-old Philip Lowe on two charges of conspiracy

Police are hunting two men who armed themselves with wooden sticks to rob a general store in Bradford. The men entered Museum Stores in Moorside Road, Eccleshill, and caused damage with the sticks before stealing a quantity of cash. The first suspect

So Sir Alex reckons this is the best Manchester United ever. That's some claim when you consider the embarrassment of riches that have adorned the Old Trafford pitch down the years. But then, who are we to argue with Fergie? He doesn't get a lot wrong

Turn on the telly most evenings and watch fiction and reality blur into one. The jungle shenanigans of I'm a Celebrity... is followed avidly by millions every night. It's a formula we know all too well in our Big Brother society. Boardrooms, kitchens

Football gets a bad name in the public eye so it's nice to report on any acts of charity. Southampton's idea of auctioning off the jerseys they wore at Sheffield Wednesday last week in aid of the Poppy Appeal should be commended. Unfortunately the number

A former Wesleyan Assembly Hall and Methodist Church now converted to apartments has been honoured with the ninth heritage blue plaque to go up in Ilkley. Chapel House in Wells Promenade, became the latest heritage building to be honoured under Ilkley

The speed limit on the main road into Steeton from Keighley is to be halved. Keighley Area Committee approved a cut from 60mph to 30mph last night. The new limit applies to a stretch between Hawkcliffe House - on the bend just before Steeton - and allotment

"Do I want to try what? Bodyvive?" I grimaced at the very mention of something involving my body - which became a lost cause more than a decade ago - and the word "vive", which sounded way too lively for my liking. For me, exercise is limited to running

A Bradford soldier battled the harsh environment of the Welsh mountains to win a silver medal in one of the toughest patrolling challenges. Private Antony Lawton was part of the 3rd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment team taking part in Exercise Cambrian Patrol

Q What are the general health benefits of breastfeeding? A Breastmilk is a living food and it develops the immune system, protects against childhood leukaemia, obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, MS and gastroenteritis to name but a few. Breastmilk

It's the run up to Christmas, and as the shops overflow with children's toys, I find myself asking the question are the toys of today better or worse than the ones I remember as a child? Growing up in Bradford in the late 1950s, my childhood was dominated

SIR - The head teacher of Salts School wishing to rename it Baildon High Community School or Glenside School reminds me of a former chairman of Bradford City FC who wished to rename the club, not long after local government reorganisation, Bradford Metro

SIR - Re Sid Brown's letter (T&A, November 9), Prince Harry volunteered for the army and committed himself to a year's arduous training like many other young men. His fortitude and determination paid off for he became a Second Lieutenant respected by

They say you should never go back. Stuart McCall may beg to differ but football is sprinkled with tales of those who have returned to scenes of former glory and never rekindled that success. Paul Jewell was right to reject a “fabulous” offer to take up

SIR - As the colder weather begins to bite I, in my capacity as temporary chef in our house, have pondered over the challenge of substantial desserts (or afters' if I'm being true to my roots). As Nigella Lawson is a bit out of my league, I looked at

They say you should never go back. Stuart McCall may beg to differ but football is sprinkled with tales of those who have returned to scenes of former glory and never rekindled that success. Paul Jewell was right to reject a “fabulous” offer to take up

They say you should never go back. Stuart McCall may beg to differ but football is sprinkled with tales of those who have returned to scenes of former glory and never rekindled that success. Paul Jewell was right to reject a “fabulous” offer to take up

They say you should never go back. Stuart McCall may beg to differ but football is sprinkled with tales of those who have returned to scenes of former glory and never rekindled that success. Paul Jewell was right to reject a “fabulous” offer to take up

SIR - The people who continually pick and pike' at the royal family in order to find fault and publicise that alleged fault have my utmost contempt inasmuch as they never seek fair balance in their observations (T&A, November 10). I've no doubt that

SIR - I went into Bradford recently and wondered what am I actually getting for my money. Empty shops, tat shops, no decent shops at all and no decent cafes. Isn't it about time our local councillors actually earned the handsome amounts they pay themselves

SIR - The varied and entertaining Letters pages allow contributions which often include attacks on the Council, the government, the behaviour of the young, etc. Writers usually reveal their target early on, and then air their grievances. A small number

Manager Terry Dolan is looking forward to having selection posers rather than see the team picking itself due to absenteeism. There may not be an injury crisis at Nethermoor but unavailability has left the Guiseley chief frustrated if not surprised.

SIR - Those of us who regularly use Bradford city centre will know that it just isn't as busy as it used to be. People have deserted the city by the bus and train load, as they go to seemingly better places such as Halifax, Huddersfield and Leeds. Many

SIR - I have three words to say to the vandals in the council and Bradford Regeneration who are going to destroy the Odeon - "St. Pancras Station". I have just seen the programme on the transformation of the old St Pancras Station in London into the

SIR - May I express my gratitude and thanks to all those responsible for the community-wide cleansing and disposal operation in Bierley on November 3 and 4. It has been many years since I have seen a group work with such professionalism, diligence and

SIR - Having read the article on the disturbing rise of tuberculosis, especially in Bradford (T&A, November 9), I feel the answer stares us in the face. Fifty years ago, it was forbidden to spit in the street. Those caught doing so incurred a hefty fine

SIR - Whilst reading the front page story about firefighters being attacked yet again whilst trying to carry our their work (T&A, November 9), I began to think about the worthwhile petition started many years ago following the horrific attack by a dangerous

There's a lot to be said in favour of the proposal to make Saltaire a trial area for a ban on the automatic issue of plastic carrier bags by shops. This is one of the parts of Bradford where it can be virtually guaranteed that a vast majority of members

SIR - Can anyone tell me why, more than a week after the official Bonfire Night, there are still inconsiderate idiots letting off fireworks? These people are totally selfish and insensitive towards their neighbours, who, may be suffering from serious

SIR - I took Keith Thomson to task in his assertion that oil was running out, whereas, I stated that it was indeed finite, but running out, no? He replies by giving details of use and supply, but he is referring to what he calls easy oil, i.e. that which

SIR - I would like to say a very sincere thank you to the person who handed my handbag to the driver on the 645 route on Sunday lunchtime. Also to the driver who handed it in at the lost property office. I am very grateful. It's good to know there are

SIR - Is it only me with a feeling of being fooled, like the boy who recognised the King was naked and not wearing a suit of clothes? What am I referring to, you've probably guessed, is all the artist's impressions of shops, but still, for Christmas

SIR - Peter A Rushforth (T&A, November 10) is quite right that new oil fields will be found, like the eight-billion barrel new one off the coast of Brazil. The trouble is they are too small and, as we use over 85 million barrels a day, this one will

SIR - I understand the scepticism regarding predictions that half of the available oil and gas will have been extracted by 2011. Confusing, often false, information daily pressures us to buy, act or change our lifestyle. We can choose to believe something

SIR - It is becoming very upsetting to read the T&A every day online, and learn about the wanton destruction going on in and around the city. The story about the destruction of trees in Heaton Woods (T&A, November 12) was very sad. This earth is sadly

SIR - Having visited Leeds and Manchester recently, fairly late on Sunday evening (for someone of my age and for someone who suffers Bradford city), I just could not believe the contrast with dear old Bradford. Though it sticks firmly in my throat, Leeds

SIR - It's amazing how many zebra crossings are popping up in Bradford - Lidget Green, Canterbury Avenue, Little Horton. I've been attempting to cross St Enoch's Road to get to the Grange area every morning. It's a rat race, two lanes of traffic, traffic

SIR - Councillor Kris Hopkins is talking tough again on post office closures (T&A, November 12) trying to sell the fact that he is so concerned about this issue. I must confess, it has been rather amusing watching the old parties try to blame each other

SIR - Could somebody enlighten me with regards to the recent flood of adverts for the Post Office? In some areas they have decimated the post offices so why the advertising if there are no post offices? Maybe they are going to stop the closures? Michael

SIR - The post office closures debate simply reflects an inevitability of progress. For generations, governments have used the local post office as the common "window" for the public's interfaces with national systems. These included dog and TV licenses

In a sensible world it should not be necessary for a school like Sandy Lane Primary, located on a notoriously difficult stretch of road, to have to campaign for flashing warning lights to remind motorists to slow down. A mere static sign advising of the

Silsden under-19s manager James Gill is on the verge of completing a remarkable comeback and could soon be playing for the Cobbydalers' first team once again. His leg was broken in two places as he played for the club's Sunday side in an FA Sunday Cup

The protracted transfer of Willy Topp moved a step closer to completion this morning when City received vital paperwork from the player's former club in Chile. Universidad Catloica have returned the financial agreement which means Topp can now sign for

Two people were arrested following an operation against suspected drug dealing. Officers stopped and searched a car and found two bags of what was believed to be cannabis as well as an amount of cash. A 21-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man were arrested

A 30-year-old man is due to appear before Bingley magistrates later this month charged with money laundering and possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine. He has also been charged with money laundering and possession of cannabis. The

Benny Phillips hopes Adam Morning's career will take an upturn now he has released the player from the club. The manager was delighted to bring Morning to Horsfall Stadium but admits it was a move that never worked out. Phillips stressed it was not down

Firefighters have been called to nuisance fires at a shopping complex five times in just a few weeks. The Rawdon crew are repeatedly being called to the West Side retail park in Guiseley. The latest attack came on Thursday night with reports of a person

Eccleshill Pool is to re-open on Monday after undergoing £495,000 of major structural repairs. Bradford Council was forced to close the flagship pool in September so work to replace the entire wall that runs the length of the pool with a new aluminium

What do you know about mouth cancer? Are you surprised to read that more people die from it in Britain than from cancer of the cervix? You will probably guess that smoking is one of its causes - in fact it is the main cause - but what about alcohol?

Q Does flu vaccine really protect us from flu? What's the evidence for people over 60? My doctor keeps exhorting me to have it, but I'm a bit wary of it - that it doesn't work or that I might react badly to it. A The evidence is pretty strong. American

Q I'm dating a great woman and we will both be 40 at our next birthday. I am an intolerant and single minded individual at times (which is pointed out to me regularly), and I know I could do with being more flexible and accommodating of other people.

Head to Haworth on Sunday to enjoy the Scroggling the Holly festivities. The traditional event features a musical procession of children to the church steps where the Holly Queen unlocks the gates to invite the spirit of Christmas into the town. It starts

ost of us are fortunate to escape the bitter winter chill. Being able to turn the central heating on is comforting when we're preparing for the colder months. But imagine not being able to afford to heat your home. Imagine sitting huddled around a three-bar

An abandoned car which was set alight caused a vehicle parked next to it to catch fire today. The Renault 5 was destroyed in the blaze at the back of Park Lane in Keighley just before 6am. The intense heat melted lights and the registration plate of

When Debbie Carroll takes to the stage at Bradford's Alhambra Theatre next week she'll be fulfilling a lifelong ambition of playing the inimitable Dolly Levi. Debbie has wanted to play the lead role in Hello Dolly! since she fell in love with the movie

A fire broke out at a house today. Firefighters from Fairweather Green were called out to the blaze in Greenbank, Allerton, Bradford, just before 3am. Flames were shooting out from windows as crews arrived. A search using breathing apparatus found

Eight men and women are set to make a big impact in the next few days as a new campaign is launched. From Monday billboard and poster sites in the district will be awash with giant images of these Bradfordians doing what they love. The posters proclaim

Two people were hurt, one seriously, in a two-vehicle smash which caused commuter chaos this morning. Police had to close off part of Leeds Road in Rawdon near Airedale Conditioning after the crash which happened just before 7am. One of the vehicles

The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Great Horton: 12m mast supporting three antennae in a glass reinforced plastic shroud giving a total height of 14.4m AGL, the proposal also includes a 300m dish antenna below

In 1869, the Suez Canal was formally opened. In 1959, the Sound of Music opened on Broadway. In 2000, a Winnie the Pooh painting was sold at auction for £124,350. 25 years ago Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of November 16, 1982... Diver Robert

Yorkshire Water is encouraging caterers in Bradford to think twice before tipping fats, oils and grease down their sinks. Last year there were nearly 17,000 sewer blockages in Yorkshire and about 36 per cent of them were blamed on greasy build-ups.

A cache of letters sent home from the front-line during World War One by JB Priestley give a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of Bradford's greatest sons. Priestley is synonymous with Bradford and class politics and while there have

The pregnant wife of stabbed security guard David Davies has told how she fears she might never get back the man she married. Pregnant Sarah Davies, 29, made an emotional appeal for help to track down her loving husband's "cowardly" attackers. Dad-of-two

A text messaging service developed by bus company Metro has reached the two million message mark this week. Launched in September 2005, yournextbus was developed in response to bus passengers wanting accurate, up-to-the-minute information about when

Members of a working men's club near Bradford are the toast of a national charity after raising £1,000 through a series of fundraising events. Baildon Woodbottom WMC has teamed up with Thwaites to raise money for the company's nominated charity for 2007

A PCSO who fractured a bone in his left wrist as he tried to arrest a 37-year-old man for being drunk and disorderly was honoured for his bravery last night. PCSO David Lax was one of 34 police officers and staff in the Bradford North division who received

Engineering apprentice Amie Proud is on cloud nine after scooping top prize in the North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) youth awards. Amie, 17, of Cowling, near Keighley, won the inaugural AV Roe Award for apprentices from larger companies. The former

The achievements of unsung young heroes in Bradford are to be recognised by Look North TV presenter Christa Ackroyd at an Oscar-style awards ceremony. Christa will be helping to celebrate the young people's successes at the Bradford Young Citizens Awards

Millions of children across the country are being encouraged to "take over" schools, universities and boardrooms, for the day on Friday, November 23, by the Children's Commissioner for England, Sir Al Aynsley- Green And Bradford Council is encouraging

The University of Bradford today started a campaign to free its Chancellor Imran Khan from imprisonment in his home nation of Pakistan. Imran, who is also chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (Movement for Justice) Party and a political rival of

Children and young people in Frizinghall are being given the power to decide how thousands of pounds should be spent to improve their community. Anyone aged 18 or under can bid for cash to fund good ideas that benefit the area where they live. Once all

A desperate family has upped the reward to £500 for the safe return of their West Highland Terrier, Radley. He was a comfort and support to Sinead McGurk, 17, who suffers from Crohn's disease. He vanished from the garden of the family home, in Park

A Brighouse-based road safety charity will be holding it's 13th annual service to commemorate those killed on the roads of the United Kingdom this weekend. Support and Care After Road Death and Injury (Scard) will be holding the annual Oakleaf Service

Derby rivals Pudsey Congs, who are the holders, and Pudsey St Lawrence will meet in the first round of next season's Sovereign Health Care Priestley Cup. Their mouth-watering contest, which was drawn at tonight's JCT600 Bradford League annual meeting

Bradford City, winners in 2006, open their 2007-08 West Riding County Women's Cup campaign with the visit of Castleford side White Rose to Thackley on Sunday for a first-round tie. After a superb start, City have faltered in the Northern Combination

Bradford PA Avenue moved to within three points of leaders Curzon Ashton on Monday after recording their fourth straight victory but boss Benny Phillips has issued a warning to his players. "Some people will look at our victories over Bamber Bridge

Farsley caretaker manager John Deacey has had little chance to establish his credentials for the job after just one game in charge, so he is aiming for an eye-catching Blue Square Premier win on Saturday. Deacey, who was No 2 to Lee Sinnott before Sinbad

The best news for everyone at Nethermoor following Guiseley's 4-1 midweek win at Bridlington in the UniBond League Challenge Cup was not the margin of victory. Left back James Kay, who is on loan from Championship outfit Sheffield Wednesday, was passed