by Kathie Griffiths T&A Reporter It might be Easter but these bunnies might be soon left feeling rather unhoppy. More money is desperately needed to keep their sanctuary in funds. Heaton’s Bunny Camp Sanctuary in Stoney Ridge Avenue
by Will Kilner City Centre Reporter Home buyers are being given a new incentive to buy apartments in one of Bradford’s most iconic developments. Regeneration company Urban Splash has announced the roll-out of a Government initiative at Velvet Mill
The Bulls threw away a 20-6 second-half lead to draw a thrilling derby with Leeds 20-20. A stunning first-half effort saw the Bulls take a commanding 16-6 half-time lead. They hit the front right from the off when a good kick-chase established position
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (PG, 97 mins) Four stars Featuring the voices of Jay Baruchel, America Ferrara, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, TJ Miller, Kristen Wiig Almost ten years since Shrek
KICK-ASS (15, 117 mins) Four stars Starring Aaron Johnson, Chloe Grace Moretz, Mark Strong, Nicolas Cage, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Clark Duke, Evan Peters, Lyndsy Fonseca, Garrett M Brown Being a superhero is a dangerous business
CLASH OF THE TITANS (12A, 106 mins) Two stars Starring Sam Worthington, Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Alexa Davalos, Vincent Regan, Polly Walker, Pete Postlethwaite Director Louis Leterrier updates the 1981 swords-and-sandals
Two men have been charged by police in connection with a six-figure mortgage fraud involving properties in Bradford. The suspects, aged 27 and 42, were charged today with two counts of conspiracy to defraud and two more of money laundering. The men
REMEMBER ME (12A, 112 mins) Two stars Starring Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Chris Cooper, Lena Olin, Tate Ellington, Ruby Jerins, Pierce Brosnan, Gregory Jbara, Martha Plimpton The title of Allen Coulter’s soporific tale of young love
Recruitment of new staff is continuing at Yorkshire Building Society on the back of soaring demand for mortgages. The Bradford-based organisation yesterday became a stronger second force in the UK building society industry after its merger with the Chelsea
Every primary school child across Bradford will be able to have free school meals as part of a pilot to tackle obesity and raise education standards. Schools secretary Ed Balls announced that Bradford, along with four other chosen areas, will run the
The positive work being carried out in Bradford to prevent violent extremism should be replicated in other towns and cities across the UK, according to a Government Minister today. David Hanson, the Policing and Security Minister, spoke of
Zesh Rehman admits that getting axed by City was hard to swallow. The club captain is no stranger to managerial ins-and-outs after playing under seven different bosses in two eventful years at QPR. And he has drawn on past experience to cope with the
Oliver Hannon-Dalby wants to nail down a place in Yorkshire’s first team by the end the summer. Hannon-Dalby has just one scalp under his belt in first-class cricket – Mark Ramprakash. It is not a bad one to have but is one the 20-year-old pace bowler
Two of Bradford best-known arts figures are playing a role in a new season of TV programmes. David Hockney appears with legendary film director Martin Scorsese and singer Jessye Norman as the mentors of a young artist in a new six-part reality series
The Cougars have bolstered their pack ahead of tomorrow night’s visit of Sheffield Eagles by signing Castleford prop Nathan Massey. The 20-year-old has joined on a dual-registration contract and will go straight into the side for the Championship clash
Some of the best young cricketers from Leeds, Leeds Met and Bradford universities and Bradford College kick-off their season with a three-day match against Essex at Chelmsford tomorrow. Marylebone Cricket Club, which owns Lord’s, fund six university
Bradford & Bingley’s survival bid is in their own hands. With four of the final six games at Wagon Lane, the second-bottom Bees control their own destiny in the National League Two North relegation scrap. Two of those are against the
Bank Top Harriers travel to face old rivals Lindley Swifts in the ANDREW BENNETT MEMORIAL TROPHY semi-finals on Saturday. The Harriers have traditionally always had a close tussle with the Huddersfield side and while they now enjoy being a division
LISTERHILLS AA: The working party at Pilley’s Dam was poorly attended but a considerable amount was achieved. The draw for Sunday’s match is at 8.45am. Members must carry their membership book at all times when fishing club waters. Camping is not
Intrepid rowers Alex MacDonald and Luke Grose completed a gruelling 3,000-mile race across the Atlantic Ocean. Their efforts raised more than £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Alex, 23, and Luke, 24, who both live in the Dales, were sponsored by
Lee Bullock column Everyone knows that footballers love to have an excuse and something to moan about. The pitch wasn’t right, the preparation was bad – things like that to try and explain away their poor game. But a move to a
Avenue boss John Deacey accepts the season has been condensed into a single month as his side and fellow UniBond League title-chasers Guiseley kick off a hectic period tomorrow. The neighbours are currently neck-and-neck in the race for the Premier Division
Talented musicians from a Bingley school are celebrating their success as trophy winners. Lady Lane Park’s school band triumphed in the Skipton festival for brass playing. The group of 12 cornet and trumpet players, aged between seven and 12, performed
Albion Sports and Campion must concentrate on league matters after their West Riding County Amateur League Premier Division Cup semi-final was postponed. Wednesday’s scheduled tie was a victim of the weather and has been rearranged for Bank Holiday Monday
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Jozef John Colligan, of Cameron Grove, Undercliffe; application to re-open case of failure to notify change of registered keeper of vehicle, granted; £30 fine, £75 costs. Lee Daniel Cowley,
Ilkley’s foremost supporter of rural public transport and the countryside is urging people to use summer DalesBus services which run from this bank holiday weekend. Colin Speakman, of Ilkley, is managing director of the Dales and Bowland
Local schoolchildren had a taste of a career as a food technologist. Year seven children at Malsis School, Cross Hills, took a look at Creating Savoury Flavours as an additional part of their science curriculum. Run by Skipton-based Verner Wheelock
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Haworth: conversion of stable block/outbuilding to dwelling, Stump Cross Farm, Brow Top Road. Haworth: replacement of rear top-floor wooden Georgian with wooden false bars fitted
The Easter weekend sees changes to the Cravenlink Sunday bus service from Skipton to Malham, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. Among the changes will be seven return journeys on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays between Skipton, Addingham and Ilkley, with some
A fast-expanding brewery has launched a bid to move to Ilkley’s historic brewery buildings, part of the site at the heart of a planning wrangle over the planned new Tesco supermarket. The Ilkley Brewery, based in an industrial unit in the town, has been
Mark Brier insists his Brighouse TOWN side still have everything to play for despite a setback to their Kool Sport Northern Counties East League title ambitions last week. Town’s home defeat to Pontefract Collieries was not enough to knock
Amy MacLean of Cleckheaton Boxing Academy has lifted the Yorkshire women’s title. The 17-year-old beat Sheffield’s Bianca Johnson 14-5 to win the 52-54kg division of the regional finals at Havercroft. MacLean now advances to the national stages and
SIR – Did we all remember to change the clocks last weekend? If not, now’s your chance to turn them back to 1979. Financial crisis, strikes, government in chaos, general disorder. Yes, 1979 feels about right. Graham Hoyle, Kirkbourne Grove, Baildon,
SIR – With regard to Mr Bywater’s comments on the appearance of the Kirkgate Centre (T&A, March 18). He is right, it is an eyesore. During the early Sixties I had the pleasure of working in one of Bradford’s many fashion shops (yes, we really did have
SIR – British Airways staff have been on strike over pay and conditions, and rail workers are thinking of striking. Is this not sending a strong message to this Labour Government that working-class workers have had enough of bankers getting paid high
SIR – I am heartened by the progress of the Bradford Mirror Pool project (T&A, March 30). However, it is unrealistic to compare the progress of the scheme with the three projects that were successful in securing the final grants from the Big Lottery Fund
SIR – The T&A (March 19) shows another site ‘left in ruins’; Grove Mills in Ingrow. Councillor Chris Greaves describes it as a “tragedy” and Skipton Properties refuse to comment. The tragedy is, however, in my opinion the total responsibility of Councillor
SIR – I see scientists are having a good laugh at our expense again. Well, it made me smile anyway. Having been firmly warned that more than a couple of eggs a week was extremely bad for us, if not downright lethal, now we are being told to eat as many
SIR – If the efforts, or rather the lack of them, by Bradford Centre Regeneration is to be considered a success, by whatever distorted perspective, then I would not like to see an example of failure! (T&A, March 15, 16 and 17). I recall the chief executive
The salaries of Bradford Council’s highest-earning executives have been revealed by pressure group the Taxpayers’ Alliance. Under new rules which come into force today, local authorities must disclose names, positions and pay-packets of every employee
Campaigners want to see safety measures installed on a “nightmare” Shipley road. The junction of Branksome Drive and Bradford Road has been described as “very, very dangerous” by motorists who say they do not want there to be a serious accident before
A cabbie has demanded the racist thugs who beat up and robbed him be brought to justice. Riaz Ahmed, 42, said he was attacked by three passengers in Allerton, Bradford, who racially abused him and struck him with a stick and metal bar.
A jewellery shop owner today told of his guilt after his father was robbed at gunpoint of £100,000 of gems as he looked after his business. Mohammed Umer, 31, revealed that he is now offering a £5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest
The owners of Black Dyke Mills have vowed to continue to seek permission to build 150 homes at its site to help support the business after its latest application was rejected. Councillors refused to grant permission to build the houses on grassland
A pervert who sexually abused two generations of a family has been locked up for four years. John Woolham, 56, devastated his victims’ lives with his “abhorrent” crimes, a judge said. Woolham, formerly of Orleans Street, Buttershaw, Bradford, pleaded
While President Obama was pushing for healthcare reform, a number of American students landed in Bradford to take a look at the UK healthcare system. As part of their health-related courses at Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania, 15 students gained
The Government must provide assurances that lives will not be put at risk and public safety compromised under plans to move all 999 calls from Bradford to Wakefield, a damning report says today. The Commons Communities and Local Government
Tonight's schduled curtain-raiser to the Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls clash has had to be moved. Due to the heavy rain this week, the Trafalgar Cup clash between the Royal Marines and the Parachute Regiment will now take place at West Park Leeds RUFC
Every day, across the world, volunteers are giving their time to enrich the lives of others. People of all ages are helping within their communities, whether it be shopping for an elderly neighbour, taking part in youth work or improving the environment
25 years ago: An anti-drugs blitz was mounted in Bradford as figures revealed more than one-in-ten registered heroin addicts were living in the Bradford and Leeds area. 25 years ago: The large number of animals involved in Bradford road accidents
Regular readers will be aware that grave concerns have been raised over plans to change the way 999 calls to the fire service are dealt with. As part of the Government’s national FireControl project, local control centres at Bradford, Humberside, North
A 59-year-old woman has died following a fire at her home in Baildon. Police were called to a house in Collier Lane, Baildon, at 11.55pm last night following reports of a house fire. A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said the sole occupant
Peter Taylor has welcomed the prospect of taking City to a new training base. The club are keen to uproot from Apperley Bridge and are currently in negotiations to rent different headquarters. Taylor, who has checked out the potential venue, sees it
Bradford Bulls today snagged one of the hottest young properties in rugby after completing a move for Wakefield starlet Cain Southernwood. The precociously talented 17-year-old has signed on at Odsal until the end of 2013, with full back Kieran
A bout of ‘Rhinoitis’ will not save Leeds from the full force of Nick Scruton. Earlier this week, the powerful prop was laid low by a bout of sickness, causing him to miss training on Monday and providing a brief scare ahead of tonight’s hotly-anticipated
Modernisation plans for Kildwick’s ancient St Andrew’s Church have been scrapped. The church near Keighley wanted to make changes to the 700-year-old Grade I-listed “Lang Kirk” to make it more welcoming to a variety of groups. But the changes, which
Queensbury Library has shut its doors to the public for at least six weeks after rain threatened to bring down the ceiling. Officials from Bradford Council had an emergency meeting yesterday at the library in Victoria Hall to look at the damage
