Politicians are putting on the pressure to free a Bradford businessman who is held in an African jail charged with a murder his friends say he could not have committed. Devout Christian Jacques Lapergue, 60, who founded the Antique Glass Studio in Bierley
More than £9 million was hoarded by schools across Bradford at the end of the last financial year, new figures show. Information released by the Department for Children, Schools and Families revealed that at the end of March 2007 a total of £12.1 million
City reserves 3, Leicester reserves 0 For once Bradford City had the luxury of fielding the most experienced side in the Pontin's Holiday League Central tonight at the Coral Windows Stadium with T J Moncur, Alex Rhodes, Scott Phelan and David Brown
Four children this weekend finish an enthralling two months on the stage. The youngsters from Oxenhope and Cullingworth have been performing in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford. Barnaby Packham has played the lead role of
Holders Ilkley Seconds and Old Otliensians Firsts emerged victorious by just a single point tonight in the Skipton Properties Aire-Wharfe Cup. "Otliensians were hanging on for dear life at the end," said Bradford Salem's match secretary Neil Klenk of
Cleckheaton are holding their junior signing night in the clubhouse on Friday for under-nines, under-11s, under-13s, under-15s and under-17s (7.30). All team managers will be present and the fee for the season is £20 per junior.
Legendary Bradford referee Eddie Kalinowski has died aged 81. The football-mad official was a whistler in the local leagues for an incredible 48 seasons. Polish-born, Eddie was moved through Germany into Holland in 1939, working as a labourer, before
The creation of thousands of new jobs in Bradford has moved a step further after plans to construct a business park were today given the green light by councillors. The proposal to turn the former West Bowling Golf Club off Rooley Lane into a 90-acre
With Welsh champion Sian Morgan in preparation for the British Championships and Olympic Trials in Sheffield, brother and sister James and Lorna Dawson were City of Bradford's only representatives at the Welsh National Championships at the 50-metre Welsh
Leeds United's revived promotion charge could be hit by suspensions to key players. Alan Sheehan, the goal hero of Tuesday's 1-0 win at Doncaster Rovers that lifted Leeds to within a point of the play-offs, also picked up a tenth booking of the season
Adil Rashid is convinced Yorkshire are primed to up the ante in their quest for County Championship glory this season. And the Bradford leg-spinning starlet says the White Rose have already laid down a marker by winning the recent pre-season Pro Arch
Keighley ace Tom Barras flies out to America this week to ride several classic races against top-class international opposition. Barras, riding for the Plowman Craven team, will join his team-mates in California to keep their race fitness ticking over
South Bradford's Chris Benn and Cleckheaton's Tom Robertshaw will make their debuts for Bradford Juniors in their opening fixture at Hessle against East Riding on Friday. Team: Liam O'Neill (Bingley St Ives), Chris Howe (Hollins Hall), Joe Smith (Hollins
Postal workers in Bradford have angrily rejected major changes to their pension scheme by the Royal Mail which came into force this week and have threatened further industrial action. The Royal Mail argues that the terms of the pension changes, which
Stuart McCall is desperate to erase the bitterest memory of his fledgling career as City boss. Tuesday's loss at Rochdale may have killed off any faint play-off hopes, but McCall is determined that the last six games will not dribble away. He is demanding
A Bradford market stall boss groped a young girl he asked to work for him, a court heard yesterday. Abid Hussain, 43, indecently touched the 16-year-old on her first day working at his stall, it was alleged. Leeds Crown Court heard the youngster had
Jamie Peacock admits Bradford Bulls were still in his heart - even when he was preparing to inspire Leeds Rhinos to Grand Final glory. There's no need to cue exaggerated headlines - the formidable prop doesn't want a return to Odsal, while no-one can
Great Britain skipper Jamie Peacock today told Bulls fans: Steve McNamara WILL bring glory back to Bradford. The former Odsal favourite writes about McNamara in his autobiography No White Flag. Peacock explains how the then assistant coach played a
The Bulls run with the same 19-squad for Friday night's trip to Hull FC that so convincingly put Castleford to the sword. There are no fresh injury worries for Steve McNamara to contend with ahead of the visit to the KC Stadium. Full back Michael Platt
A 16-year-old boy accused of raping a girl at a New Year party told a jury they kissed and cuddled but no sexual attack took place. The teenager said he climbed a drainpipe to get back into the house in Buttershaw, Bradford, where the party took place
Paul Deacon hopes to be doing this for real next month. The Bulls skipper is the star of a new Super League advertising campaign promoting Cardiff's Millennium Magic. In the advert above, a giant-sized Deacon is pictured scoring a try by diving down
Defending champion Wayne Cooper has once again made it through to the Yorkshire Snooker Championship final. He defeated youngster Gareth Green 4-0 in an all- Bradford semi-final last Saturday at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds, making three breaks
Transport bosses in West Yorkshire have re-assured people still waiting for new concessionary bus travel passes that they are on their way. From April 1, pensioners and disabled people can travel for free on any off-peak local bus service in England.
A judge has warned a Bradford private hire driver that he is going to jail for passing forged £20 notes. Roger Newton, 58, was convicted by a jury at Bradford Crown Court of possessing counterfeit currency and having custody or control of it with intent
A family man accused of sex offences dating back more than 30 years today told a jury the allegations had destroyed his life. Philip Erby, 50, a former RAF serviceman, said four women had made up allegations that he assaulted them when they were young
The Bulls run with the same 19-squad for Friday night's trip to Hull FC that so convincingly put Castleford to the sword. There are no fresh injury worries for Steve McNamara to contend with ahead of the visit to KC Stadium. Full back Michael Platt
A builder carried out a revenge attack by smashing a window in a flat with a lump hammer, magistrates were told. Gareth Jones, of Oxford House, Bingley, who admitted committing the damage in York Crescent, Bingley, on December 16, was ordered to carry
Airedale Athletics partners: Eccleshill Road Runners Mick Hogan - 38:35 Susan Birbeck - 1:06:10 Bingley Harriers: Simon Johnson - 37:28 Shaun Jordan - 39:00 John Firth - 42:52 Helen Peace - 51:37 Ian Bland - 52:50 Sue Whiteley - 1:10:21 Other
The man affectionately known as Mr Saltaire' has been laid to rest at the Shipley Glen Tramway. As a trustee of the 113-year-old tramway, Clive Woods devoted his final years to running it and was one of the driving forces in keeping it going when it
Robbers forced their way into an elderly man's home claiming they were Customs officials who had to search his home for stolen goods. Police have said the pair picked on the 74-year-old as he was "elderly and vulnerable". They are now appealing for
It really is a small world, as mobile hairdresser Gillian Sunderland discovered when she visited a lady in an old people's home to give her a new hairstyle. For, while chatting to the lady, Gillian found out that her new client was brought up in the
Michael Barker has created a profession out of people development. He believes his training package will equip small to medium sized businesses in Yorkshire with the tools they need to compete in a rapidly changing marketplace and achieve their potential
Crazy driver of the day. A sporty type car came haring down the outside lane, ignoring those flashing warning signs, of course. The roar of the engine alerted me to him fast approaching in my mirror. He then swerved in between me and the bloke in front
Crazy driver of the day. A sporty type car came haring down the outside lane, ignoring those flashing warning signs, of course. The roar of the engine alerted me to him fast approaching in my mirror. He then swerved in between me and the bloke in front
Crazy driver of the day. A sporty type car came haring down the outside lane, ignoring those flashing warning signs, of course. The roar of the engine alerted me to him fast approaching in my mirror. He then swerved in between me and the bloke in front
Crazy driver of the day. A sporty type car came haring down the outside lane, ignoring those flashing warning signs, of course. The roar of the engine alerted me to him fast approaching in my mirror. He then swerved in between me and the bloke in front
Police investigating the disappearance of schoolgirl Shannon Matthews have arrested her stepfather Craig Meehan, sources said today. The 22-year-old was held on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children. West Yorkshire Police said the suspect
Police want to speak to motorists who may have offered a lift to a 90-year-old man who is missing from his home. It is believed that Harry Jessop, who lives in Brellafield Drive, Shaw, Oldham, may have been trying to get to West Yorkshire where he has
An elderly woman was rescued by firefighters after she collapsed in her bathroom. The crew from Fairweather Green was called to New Line, in Greengates, Bradford, at about 7pm yesterday. The elderly woman's daughter contacted West Yorkshire Fire Service
In 1792, the Mint of the United States was established by Congress. In 1912, the Titanic began sea trials under her own power. In 1978, Velcro became available for the first time. 25 years ago Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of April 2, 1983...
You men just don't understand. It must be the buzz, the heightening of endorphins which makes the majority of women simply adore one experience. Shopping. It forms the one sole activity involving exercise which us women just can't refuse. Dilly-dallying
SIR - The Leeds Bradford International Airport, pictured left, seems to be doing very well (T&A, March 26). Not only will there be over three million passengers this year, a record, but the aim is for five million by 2012. It's not surprising that the
SIR - The "council calamity" letter by Michael Breen (T&A, March 2) criticising the Council's mismanagement, is another echo of disenchantment from Bradford people who still care. The destruction of many buildings which embraced our city's heritage and
SIR - I see that the Government is considering lowering the drink-drive limit from the present 80mg to 50mg per 100ml of blood. The basis of this argument is that a lower limit could save 65 lives in a year. Considering all governments' accuracy on
The following planning applications have been lodged with Leeds Council: Farsley: single garage to rear, 40 New Park Avenue. Guiseley: out-line application to erect one four-bed detached house to garden site, Park Ghyll House. Guiseley: amendment to
SIR - Before we start looking for scapegoats in our current financial crisis, perhaps we ought to trace the history of our current problems. When President Roosevelt rescued capitalism from itself following the Wall Street Crash in 1929, he introduced
SIR - We are writing to you, together with Bradford Community Housing Trust, to point out that, from April 1, housing associations will be obliged to cut carbon emissions in all new homes by 25 per cent in line with government targets. We will then be
SIR - As Paul Marshall complains about smoking outside pubs, (T&A, March 20), he asks the readers if they get his drift that the traffic fumes make him so sick that he has to return inside. I'm sorry but I don't get his drift; he chooses to ignore medical
SIR - May I thank everyone who supported the collections in Bradford, Ilkley, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Bingley and Saltaire in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Amounts raised were Bradford, £840; Ilkley, £1,164; Burley-in-Wharfedale, £396; Bingley, £344
SIR - At last, a promising and achievable plan for the Odeon. Why does it take our own Bradfordians to come up with an attractive plan when we, the rate payers, pay the likes of Maud Marshall to come up with dream schemes which are too expensive and
SIR - Like Iain Morris (T&A, March 20), I too appreciate the time of year when spring flowers bloom, so I just had to intervene when I saw a group of teenagers kicking off the heads of a bed of daffodils near my home. Fortunately the nearby crocuses
SIR - Bus drivers appear subject to ceaseless stress, harassment and, all too often, downright abuse. I don't know what they're paid but even if raised to £20 an hour it wouldn't be half enough. What compels me to write is a mindless act. At around 2pm
There will be plenty of rejoicing in Bradford over the news that Excel Parking Services, which polices the Forster Square Retail Park, is to review the tickets it has issued to motorists to identify those who have been unjustly fined. There was understandable
A new residential home has been unveiled with the aim of promoting rehabilitation and independent living for people with learning disabilities. The newly-refurbished Park View complex, near Lister Park, Manningham, is described as "a first for Bradford
Stuart McCall cast a confident eye to the future as City kissed goodbye to the play-offs with last night's loss at Rochdale. Substitute Adam Le Fondre struck late on to sink the Bantams - just as he had done when the sides met the first time this season
Free-scoring Bulls ace Paul Sykes refuses to dream about his growing England World Cup chances. Following a spectacular start to Super League XIII, the red-hot centre has quickly put himself in the running for a place in Australia this autumn. Sykes
A Bradford businessman is languishing in an African jail charged with murder. Jacques Lapergue, 60, founder of the Antique Glass Studio, in Bierley, was visiting a friend in Chipata, Zambia, when he was arrested. His friends say the committed Christian
A proposed multi-million-pound congestion-busting scheme linking Bradford and the Aire Valley could fall at the first hurdle after experts gave it the thumbs-down. The £20 million first-phase scheme to implement the Connecting Airedale transport plan
A Bradford A-level student remained in hospital last night following an horrific motorway crash which killed a friend. Tong High School pupil Fahad Hussain, 18, had been driving a Volkswagen Golf when it was in a collision with a lorry on the M62. A
Confusion last night surrounded the controversy over how the figure of 250 girls aged 13 to 16 were taken off Bradford's school roll got into a Government report. The figure is quoted in a Home Office document Marriage Partnerships from Overseas published
A young doctor who was caught by a police sniffer dog with ecstasy in his pocket has escaped with a warning from his professional body. Dr Jacob Bayley was exhausted mentally and physically' after a week working night shifts in the run-up to Christmas
Campaigners have released this image showing their proposals to create a third tower at the former Odeon cinema. The Bradford Odeon Rescue Group (Borg) says the additional tower would form a vital part of its plans to retain and restore the building.
New parking regulations have come into force across the country making civil parking enforcement more transparent, simple and proportional to motorists. The new regulations will make enforcement fairer, providing motorists with a consistent service and
Bradford employers have contradicted a report that claims immigration has been bad for the UK economy. They say that without overseas workers, some companies would not be able to recruit people with the right skills. The House of Lords' all-party Economic
Members of the congregation at Christ Church, in Oakworth, Keighley, are encouraging more people to get involved in an environmental project this Saturday. They will be resuming a project to enhance their church's overgrown grounds. Work on the area
The Ilkley in Bloom group is seeking volunteers to help keep the town clean for the Yorkshire in Bloom contest. The judges will carry out their spring round of judging for the annual regional contest on Wednesday, April 9. They will be shown around the
An Otley school's £5 million new science block will be officially opened this month. Work on the state of the art, 13-laboratory facility for Prince Henry's Grammar School, which includes a new entrance and office accommodation, started a year ago.
An 80-year-old family man was about to become a great grandfather for the second time when he died in a car crash. Harvey Kirk died when his car was involved in a collision with a black Vauxhall Astra in Thornton Road, Bradford, on Sunday. The driver
Trumpet players are being urged to join Skipton's Royal British Legion Band. The band, which was formed just two years ago, is keen to expand into a full military-style marching band. But the band, which wants to present a more impressive front at town
