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Victim of terror joins the police
A woman subjected to 16 years of domestic violence has teamed up with police to help others who are abused by their partners. Eccleshill Division's new domestic violence unit is now benefiting from the experience of 34-year-old Jane. Jane, not her real
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Follow that Porsche - in a trusty Micra!
Stunned Emran Khan jumped into his sister's 14-year-old Nissan Micra to follow his stolen graduation present - a Porsche 928. But he soon admitted the A-reg Micra was no match for the sports car, which accelerates from 0-60mph in only six seconds. His
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Easy as pi!
Fireman David Thomas is attempting the world's most challenging memory feat to secure a place in the Guinness Book of Records. In May he plans to reel off 30,000 numbers - based on the mathematical formula Pi - in the correct order in 12 hours. And if
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New police chief to target estates
West Yorkshire's new chief constable is to target Bradford's troubled estates in a bid to improve community and police relations. Graham Moore, who started his new job on Monday, is looking to set up "one stop shops" for local communities. Mr Moore, 52
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Peter Meredith: Business Sense
It is generally believed that the Budget announcement on Tuesday may herald major changes to taxation thresholds, and significant changes to Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax. So it is not too late to take some straightforward action now to benefit
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Prudhoe prepared to face hot Blues
Mark Prudhoe is standing by for a rare first team appearance as Bradford City put their eight-match unbeaten home record to the test against in-form Birmingham City at Valley Parade tomorrow. Regular goalkeeper Gary Walsh missed training yesterday because
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Lowes blow for Bulls
Bradford Bulls hopes of a flying start to Super League III have been dealt a blow with news that inspirational hooker James Lowes will miss the big kick-off. Last year's Man of Steel and Super League player-of-the-year has had surgery on knee cap and
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Pupils add colour to Andrew's life
A pioneering scheme aimed at mixing children and adults with learning disabilities through art has worked wonders at a Bierley school. Every Wednesday, the children at Gregory Middle School, in Newhall Road, enjoy art classes with three adults from care
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New road bid blocked
Controversial plans to build houses on a former quarry have been dealt another blow as residents vow to fight a new bid by developers to build a second access road to the site. An outline planning application for the Waterhouse Denbigh site in Bolton
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Linking up to secure the future
A fighting fund has been launched in a bid to save a community organisation which has had its Council grant axed. Baildon Community Link is hoping firms and residents will contribute to the fund and help turn its new headquarters into a thriving community
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Restaurant boss still can't expand
Councillors have turned down a planning application for a major restaurant extension after complaints from residents. Kez's Restaurant would have taken over an entire block of properties from 582 to 586 Great Horton Road. Its owner Shakw Ahmed said he
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Lunch at the Commons, tea with the Dean
Residents at the Canterbury estate, Bradford, will have ringside seats for Chancellor Gordon Brown's Budget next Tuesday. A 15-strong party from the estate is visiting the Houses of Parliament as guests of Lord and Lady Brentford. They will have lunch
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Tea-room nibbler sheds five stone
Tea room chef Katrina Heaton loved her home cooking so much she couldn't help nibbling as she worked. But temptation led to the 35-year-old mum of two's figure ballooning by five stone, to over 15 stone. When she developed back trouble and needed pain
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Pupils losing out as cash goes to repay debts
Less money is going to children in Bradford schools to pay for their education - because millions of pounds are being spent on repaying building loans and debts, we can reveal. A significant amount of the education budget is also being spent on section
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Surprise, surprise!
Mothers' Day will have special significance this year for Deanne Maiden, who has been reunited with her mum - after 32 years. Adopted Deanne, of Ferncliffe Road, Bingley, had not seen her New Zealander mother Glyneath Sullivan since she was two. Now the
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Ciba takes control at Allied Colloids
Swiss group Ciba Speciality Chemicals has finally secured control of Bradford chemical giant Allied Colloids, in a £1.42 billion deal. The news that its cash offer has been declared unconditional means Allied Colloids has effectively become part of the
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Salem look to put the bite on old rivals
Rugby Union: Six years ago on Sunday, Bradford Salem reached the Provincial Insurance Cup final at Twickenham by defeating Leodiensians on neutral ground at Kirkstall. Tomorrow Salem, who successfully defended the cup in 1992 at HQ, again face Leos in
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Walsh set to miss out
Goalkeeper Gary Walsh looks set to miss Bradford City's home match against promotion play-off contenders Birmingham at Valley Parade tomorrow. Walsh missed training yesterday because his father is seriously ill and Mark Prudhoe is standing by to deputise
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Builders accused of flooding a field
The developer behind a controversial housing scheme has come under fire over flooding problems. Bryant Homes recently started work on building 92 houses off Acacia Drive and Aspen Rise in Sandy Lane, Bradford, despite massive protests from residents.
