Stories for 15 April 2006

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Letters to the editor

Why the long wait for X-ray results?  more...

Pub inferno death murder inquiry

Murder squad detectives were today investigating a blaze in a pub in which a woman died.  more...

My ghostly tours will be out of this world!

Bradford entrepreneur Rubina Khan guarantees her new business venture will give people the creeps.  more...

Smoke ban in force at psychiatric unit

In-patients at Lynfield Mount Hospital will have to go outside for a cigarette from May 1 when a new smoke-free policy is introduced.  more...

Cabbie talks of agony at crash tragedy

A minicab driver has told of his horror after a stolen car smashed into his cab killing one of his passengers.  more...

Job hunt team's quiz fun for Holly

Unemployed young people have created a quiz book to raise money for terminally ill Holly Clarke.  more...

Play scheme gets £130,000 windfall

A play scheme dedicated to providing leisure and education activities for inner city youngsters has received vital funding of £130,000.  more...

Kirsty hit by hotel's blow

A charity is locked in a row with a hotel which suddenly cancelled its booking for a fundraising event organised by a teenage supporter.  more...

On this day

In 1852, screw-top bottles were patented in Paris.  more...

Cathedral link is so important

Bradford Cathedral is one of the city centre's hidden gems, although thanks to the recent demolition of buildings in Petergate and Forster Square it is not as hidden as it used to be. In fact, until the new Broadway development goes up the historic building will be visible from many vantage points - although it will continue to be partly screened off by St Peter's House, the former Post Office which, in what many consider to have been a monstrous error of judgement, was built in front of it in 1887.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Sport

Thunderbirds are go for final clash

Wakefield Panthers captain Lindsay Anfield has warned her side to expect a backlash from Bradford Thunderbirds in tomorrow's Women's Cup final.  more...

"I am not going to turn soft"

Tough operator Terry Newton has vowed he won't change his physical style when he makes his long-awaited Bulls debut.  more...

Petrescu apologises to City fans

Dan Petrescu has admitted for the first time that he was a total flop for City.  more...