Stories for 23 June 2004

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Business

Motor firm struggles to find enough staff

A Bradford business today warned a shortage of qualified motor technicians was putting a strain on its expansion plans.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Letters to the Editor

Why the BNP won election votes  more...

Tarquin murder: they're guilty

A 21-year-old man and a teenager were today jailed for life after being convicted of murdering Bradford hospital care worker Tarquin Turner, who was battered to death in the grounds of Undercliffe Cricket Club last year.   more...

Murderers went back to take £10 as Tarquin lay dying

Callous William Charlton and his teenage accomplice Carl Wood stalked a robbery victim after drinking away benefits money in the pub.  more...

`Frustrated' Rhodes quits city board

Julian Rhodes has quit as chief executive of Bradford City Football Club, the Telegraph & Argus can reveal today.  more...

Taxpayers foot bill for abandoned cars

The number of abandoned cars removed from Bradford streets has risen 13 per cent, new Government figures have revealed.  more...

Vote on Assembly `could be delayed'

Referendums on a "mini-Parliament" for Yorkshire will be delayed if  more...

Quick go-ahead for new Broadway plan

The vast £250 million Broadway shopping scheme was given a major boost today after a high-speed decision by Deputy Prime Minster John Prescott.  more...

Couple's `terrifying' brain tumour ordeal

A Bradford DJ is to run a charity race for her boyfriend who is being treated for a brain tumour.  more...

`Del Boy' life may hold murder clues

A murder victim whose torso was found on moors was a real-life `Del Boy' who loved to wheel and deal, detectives said today.  more...

Missing man was found close to home

The body of a missing pensioner was found wrapped in a tent just a short distance from where he lived, an inquest was told.  more...

Show gives 100 dancers a break

The organisers of a streetdance show about Bradford, being performed at the Mela this weekend, have been flooded with calls from people wanting to take part.   more...

Epilepsy group lands windfall

The UK's leading epilepsy charity has been awarded a £179,805 of lottery cash.  more...

Just the boost city needed

There will be a great deal of relief in Bradford at the news that the Government has given its approval so promptly to the amended £250 million Broadway shopping scheme rather than insisting on a public inquiry which could have delayed it for months.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Sport

Leeds snap up Cadamarteri

Danny Cadamarteri believes Leeds have offered him a "massive" chance to jump back into the Premiership limelight.  more...

Withers facing spell on sidelines

Full back Mick Withers looks likely to be out for two to three weeks with a knee ligament strain that forced him from the field against Huddersfield.  more...

Yorkshire `friendly' match is abandoned after crowd abuse

Yorkshire's Second XI match against Bradford-Leeds Universities' Centre of Excellence at Park Avenue had to be abandoned when spectators became abusive towards the Yorkshire fielders.  more...

Outlook only rosy if Tykes triumph

Yorkshire, unbeaten on their travels in the County Championship this season, need nothing less than a win in their promotion tussle with Hampshire, which was due to start at the Rose Bowl today.  more...

Noonan in damage limitation exercise

The Bartle League was the top division in action due to Yorkshire Cup matches, and saw pacesetters Tyersal struggle at Oakenshaw.   more...

One Hall of a shock as leaders are held

Back-markers Hall Park caused one of the shocks of the season by claiming a tie at leaders Bilton.  more...

Crossley effort in vain for Oakworth

The weather played a big part in proceedings over the weekend and the new rule, which requires 20 overs to be bowled in the last hour in a rain-affected game, came into play for the first time.  more...