Stories for 12 April 2006

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Business

Company wins two international deals

A company has scooped two important contracts to supply its products to businesses in Europe, Asia and Australasia.  more...

B&B's happy to report growth

The Bradford & Bingley says its quarterly mortgage market review indicates a `reassuring growth' in the housing market.  more...

David's new role

The Health and Safety Executive based in West Yorkshire has appointed a new regional director.   more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Letters to the Editor

Time we showed more compassion  more...

City to lead hi-tech revolution

Bradford is poised to lead England into an internet revolution and turn the city centre into West Yorkshire's biggest office space.  more...

Police boss plea to save county's force

The chairman of West Yorkshire Police Authority today urged MPs and councillors to fight for the independence of West Yorkshire police force.  more...

Lennie's killer fights murder verdict

A mother-of-three jailed for life for the grisly murder of her former lover in the `Torso on the Moors' case hopes to appeal against her conviction.  more...

Stolen car plates dumped in drains

Thieves are dumping stolen car number plates down drains after using them in minor crime sprees around Bradford.  more...

Faith schools are defended

Bradford politicians have defended the record of state faith schools amid calls for the Government to stop funding them.   more...

Low turnout fears over poll changes

A shake-up of polling stations in Bradford has prompted fears of a lower turnout at next month's council election.  more...

Motor fans aiming to put on a classic

Motor enthusiasts from across the  more...

David is ready for rural role

Helping a cow give birth is not something dentists are usually called upon to do.  more...

Deserved joy after all the pain

The sense of joy and relief there must be in the Cater household with the return home from hospital of little Lily has been hard fought-for. Lily's own feelings about her improved state of health following the operation for a rare heart condition shine through in the photograph reproduced at the bottom of this page.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Sport

Clash of the titans

If Jamie Peacock is woken tonight by some vile stench, the former Bulls hero may have an idea which good mate has gone back on his word.  more...

Todd's a big fan of captain Wetherall

Colin Todd is rooting for his skipper David Wetherall as City supporters prepare to vote for their player of the year.   more...

Bad weather can't thwart Edmondson

Jon Edmondson was a proud winner of the Roy Parker Memorial Trophy after beating Harry Seehra in the final at Salts.  more...

`Grand' Zim signing will attract interest

Overseas players from six Test-playing nations will be plying their trade in Bradford League Division One, whose 2006 season starts on Saturday.  more...

Lehmann returns to praise Hoggard

Darren Lehmann was among the first to offer congratulations to Yorkshire and England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard, who has been named as one of the Wisden Almanack's prestigious five cricketers of the year.  more...

Keighley,Bronte Country News

Bronte wind turbine plan blown away

A controversial application to build a wind turbine in the heart of Bronte country has been rejected.  more...