It certainly hasn't been a normal week for the Bradford Bulls.
Bar last weekends victory over the Wakefield Wildcats, it has been a chaotic week for the club. Firstly Tuesday saw the club reluctantly enter into adminitration. And since then there has been no takers come forth to handle the £600,000 that is needed to save the club. Following this many players have been expressing their confusion over the situation, it is hardly the way to prepare for arguably the toughest trip of them all - a visit to the DW - to take on the might of the Wigan Warriors and Sam Tomkins.
Stuart Duffy spoke to BCB News to give us a feel of the mood within the club ahead of the trip to Lancashire.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Happy Birthday iPhone
Apples flagship device has become the must-have consumer product since its launch and has changed the way we use and think about technology.
BCB's Josh Stead spoke to Pete Edwards from the National Media Museum in Bradford about the impact the iPhone has made on our lives...
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Are We A Nation of Continental Breakfasts?
The future of the Fry Up is in peril as Brits apparenlty step back from the sausage and join our Continental friends with a healthier start to the day.
The study which was carried out by Nutri-Grain Breakfast Biscuits shows European breakfast goods to be at a ten year high.
It seems the biggest winner in all of this is croissants, which is believed to be the breakfast choice for 67% of our nation. Toast on the otherhand fared the worse, with it experiencing a serious decline in the past 10 years.
BCB News spoke to Celebrity Chef, Simon Rimmer, to find out just why the British public have changed their eating habits.
The study which was carried out by Nutri-Grain Breakfast Biscuits shows European breakfast goods to be at a ten year high.
It seems the biggest winner in all of this is croissants, which is believed to be the breakfast choice for 67% of our nation. Toast on the otherhand fared the worse, with it experiencing a serious decline in the past 10 years.
BCB News spoke to Celebrity Chef, Simon Rimmer, to find out just why the British public have changed their eating habits.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Bradford Bulls
The Bradford Bulls have gone into administration.
The club has 10 days to find a buyer or face liquidation and extinction. A winding-up order was issued two weeks ago, but the club was unable to find the necessary funds to save themselves. In March it was announced the Bulls needed to raise £1 Million, which prompted fans to contribute half the amount.
There are now fears that Friday's game against Wigan Warriors at the DW Stadium could be their last. Club legend Stuart Fielden has hit out on Twitter at the club's administration for making what he says were false promises to fans, but has called for strong support at the DW.
The Bulls will be hoping they can pull off a great escape similar to Wigan Warriors last year, but with no prospective investors on the horizon, the future looks anything but bright for the club. Fans will be anxious for any positive developments, but at the moment, there are none.
BCB's Josh Stead spoke Administrator Brendan Guilfoyle and Club Director Stephen Coulby about the current situation of the club...
MISSING YORKSHIRE WOMAN
MISSING YORKSHIRE WOMAN
A woman who was reported missing from Dewsbury District Hospital on Sunday morning has been found.
Sandra Pinches, 46 had been missing from Dewsbury District Hospital since 10.30am yesterday but she was seen on Oxford Road in Dewsbury yesterday afternoon.
Police were concerned about her safety as she has never gone missing before and it is out of character for her to do so.
She was taken to Pinderfields Hospital for a check up but is otherwise safe and well..
Leeds Bradford Airport Metro
Bradford Council will meet tomorrow to discuss plans for a metro line to Leeds Bradford airport.
Rail Plan 7 looks to develop transport links throughout the region over the next 14 years. However the council feels the initial plan is not ambitious enough.
They're concerned that Bradford could be left behind if it doesn't get a direct line to the airport at the same time as Leeds.
BCB's Josh Stead spoke to the council's Principal Engineer for Transport Planning Joe Grint...
Rail Plan 7 looks to develop transport links throughout the region over the next 14 years. However the council feels the initial plan is not ambitious enough.
They're concerned that Bradford could be left behind if it doesn't get a direct line to the airport at the same time as Leeds.
BCB's Josh Stead spoke to the council's Principal Engineer for Transport Planning Joe Grint...
Monday, June 25, 2012
Secret Millionare
A children's charity in Great-Horton have recieved an unexpected cash boost.
The Joshua Project were a subject of Chanel 4's 'The Secret Millionare'. 24 year-old Andrew Feldman who made his millions as a poker player visited the charity under the pretence he was making a documentary about volunteering for young people.
After filming with the project for a week his identity was revealed and he gave the charity a sizeable chunk of money to help them improve their facilities and keep the project alive for the forseeable future.
The charity give young people a safe place to go after school in a bid to keep them off the streets and promote strong citizenship values.
BCB's Josh Stead spoke to Chief Executive of The Joshua Project, Rich Jones...
The Joshua Project were a subject of Chanel 4's 'The Secret Millionare'. 24 year-old Andrew Feldman who made his millions as a poker player visited the charity under the pretence he was making a documentary about volunteering for young people.
After filming with the project for a week his identity was revealed and he gave the charity a sizeable chunk of money to help them improve their facilities and keep the project alive for the forseeable future.
The charity give young people a safe place to go after school in a bid to keep them off the streets and promote strong citizenship values.
BCB's Josh Stead spoke to Chief Executive of The Joshua Project, Rich Jones...
BUSINESSESS HIT-OUT AT CITY CENTRE PARKING
Shopkeepers in Bradford say pay and display parking is threatening their businesses.
The recent expansion of paid on street parking bays in the city centre is worrying many traders.
The Chamber of Trade say the lack of free spaces is putting off customers who can park for free elsewhere.
Chair of the chamber, Val Summerscales told BCB's Alex Booth she's frustrated with the council's attitude.
To here the interview in full click on the link below.
The meeting of the environment and waste comittee takes place this Thursday (28th June 2012) at 5.30pm in Bradford's City Hall.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Olympic Torch
The Olympic Torch arrives on our streets bright and early on Sunday morning. Well perhaps not bright, as it is due to be a wet weekend in Yorkshire.
As a result of the unpredictable British Summer bookmakers have been slashing the odds on whether the torch will go out during its time in Bradford.
We spoke to Graham Sharpe, from William Hill. who gave us an understanding as to why they have had to drop the odds
As a result of the unpredictable British Summer bookmakers have been slashing the odds on whether the torch will go out during its time in Bradford.
We spoke to Graham Sharpe, from William Hill. who gave us an understanding as to why they have had to drop the odds
'BINGLEY MUSIC LIVE' LINE-UP ANNOUNCED
Bingley Music Live has released its official line up of music acts this summer.
The three day festival takes place between Friday 31st August and Sunday 2nd September 2012.
Ticket holders can enjoy the sounds of big names and unsigned talent alike. The current headliners include Razorlight, The Charlatans and Pigeon Detectives.
BCB's Alex Booth spoke to the marketing assistant for Bingley Music Live, Becky Holmes.
You can listen to the full interview here:
Tickets are selling like hot cakes, so for your chance to get your hands on some follow the link below for more info and get involved!
http://www.bingleymusiclive.com/index.php
Thursday, June 21, 2012
ZEBRA CROSSING CONCERN
Parents and teachers at a Bradford school are celebrating after being given the go-ahead for a zebra crossing.
Last night Bradford Council approved plans to errect the crossing outside St. Anthony's school on the Bradford Road, Clayton.
The entrance to the school is positioned on a part of the Bradford Road where pedestrians are blind to traffic coming down the hill.
There have been a number of accidents in recent times, with school children being knocked over by passing cars.
The £55,000 safety scheme should be in place by next Easter.
Where the crossing will be placed outside St. Anthony's Primary School on Bradford Road, Clayton.
Last night Bradford Council approved plans to errect the crossing outside St. Anthony's school on the Bradford Road, Clayton.
The entrance to the school is positioned on a part of the Bradford Road where pedestrians are blind to traffic coming down the hill.
There have been a number of accidents in recent times, with school children being knocked over by passing cars.
The £55,000 safety scheme should be in place by next Easter.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Birmingham Balti
Curry houses in Bradford are angry that they may not be able to call a Balti a Balti anymore.
The Birmingham Balti association are applying for status which means only Balti's made in the so-called Balti Triangle in the city can carry the tag.
With Bradford considered by most as the curry capital of the U.K., it's a bold move by the mid-lands city.
BCB News' Josh Stead spoke to Jazz Chtha from Spicy Options on Beacon Road, Bradford about what he thought of the proposal...
The Birmingham Balti association are applying for status which means only Balti's made in the so-called Balti Triangle in the city can carry the tag.
With Bradford considered by most as the curry capital of the U.K., it's a bold move by the mid-lands city.
BCB News' Josh Stead spoke to Jazz Chtha from Spicy Options on Beacon Road, Bradford about what he thought of the proposal...
Friday, June 15, 2012
Cat Crisis
Bradford's RSPCA centre is appealing for people to adopt a kitten as they are stretched to find homes for the unprecedented influx of new arrivals.
With almost 150 cats and kittens in need of re homing, the centre are blaming the economic crisis for the large number of stray and abandoned cats.
This is the highest-ever number of felines the Bradford centre have had to deal with, and have found their resources stretched to the limit.
The RSPCA are blaming hard times for people being less willing to take on a new pet.
BCB's Josh Stead visited the centre on Mount Street to find out more...
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