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Generation affected by change
One of the most over-subscribed schools in Bradford will face major changes if Bradford Council agrees to scrap middle schools tomorrow. Mandale Middle will be one of the schools to be radically affected by the biggest schools shake-up for more than 30
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'Vandalised shops should be bulldozed'
Calls to flatten a row of vandalised shops will be made at a meeting on a Bradford estate tomorrow. Residents in Bradford Moor are angry at only having one shop on their estate and have called a meeting with Council bosses, police and representatives
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MP is set to lead fight
MP Chris Leslie will personally lead the fight against controversial plans for a huge new housing estate. He is to attend all three days of the planning inquiry this week into proposals to build 400 homes on land at Warren Lane between Eldwick and Gilstead
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We're facing ruin, say angry traders
Crisis-hit stallholders are demanding a speeding up of work on a showpiece market to save their businesses. Butchers and greengrocers, who moved out of the main Rawson Market building two years ago to a £1.2 million temporary market in Rawson Place, say
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Families root for movie blockbusters
Two families are squaring up for the battle of the movie giants. British hit The Full Monty is going head to head with odds-on favourite American blockbuster Titanic at tonight's glittering Oscar's ceremony in Los Angeles. And cheering on The Full Monty
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He was my best mate
A grief-stricken teenager injured by a hit and run driver today paid tribute to his "good friend" who was killed in the crash. Daniel Claughton is recovering at his home in Brackendale Grove, Thackley, after the incident which killed 21-year-old Robert
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Paul Twiddy: Business Sense
Credit management and the question of late payment seems to be exercising many people at the moment. One of my colleagues was interviewed on the BBC recently on this very question. In simple terms good credit management means that you get more bills paid
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Top banker gives boost to Asians
Midland Bank chief Brian Robertson will be in Bradford tomorrow to launch a new banking service for the district's Asian community. Mr Robertson, who is the bank's national general manager, will be at the city's Stakis Hotel where he will launch the new
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Snooker: Simon wins final spot
Bradford professional Simon Bedford's dream of playing in the televised stage of the Embassy World Championship will become reality at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre next month. Bedford extended his winning run in snooker's blue riband event to nine matches
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Crooks looks for new blood
Whitehaven Warriors 45, Keighley Cougars 16 RL match report by Richard Sutcliffe. Cougars coach Lee Crooks will this week step up his bid to strengthen his side after seeing them crash heavily against a more powerful Whitehaven outfit. Cougars were made
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Saints are slaughtered!
Bradford Bulls 62, St Helens 22 RL match report by Nigel Askham. The Bulls went some way towards obliterating the memory of their shock cup exit with this unexpected 12-try triumph. Saints will point to the fact that the likes of Paul Newlove, Bobbie
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Manager's comment
Paul Jewell writes: The second half performance was very poor. Although I don't think we played particularly well in the first half either to be honest. I was not happy at half-time and I am even more unhappy now. The whole second-half was bad for us.
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City crumble
Tranmere Rovers 3, Bradford City 1 Match report by Richard Sutcliffe. Home is most definitely where the heart is for Bradford City at the moment. In recent months, the Bantams have turned their Valley Parade base into a ground that few teams look forward
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Angry Jewell apologises for City's dismal defeat
Manager Paul Jewell has apologised to the Bradford City fans who watched their side lose 3-1 at relegation-threatened Tranmere Rovers. The Bantams slipped to their 11th defeat on their travels at Prenton Park despite taking the lead with Eddie Youds'
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Anderson ruled out
Bradford Bulls were today reeling from the news that resurgent prop Paul Anderson looks set to miss the whole of the Super League season with severe knee damage. Anderson has been in devastating form in the opening weeks of the season and was going well
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Outlook's bright for TV's Paul
Today is World Meteorological Day when we're all encouraged to think about the weather, its impact on us and how our hi-tech world impacts on the climate. Clive White reports. British television weather forecasting has shaken off the image of nerdy meteorologists
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Supremo may lead district's revival
Booming Little Germany is expected to get its own supremo to co-ordinate its multi-million pound revival. The new officer would spearhead a three-year development plan for the historic area which has already undergone major improvements. Bradford Council
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Couple's agony as tot's health takes a turn for the worse
The parents of a Liversedge youngster with a rare illness which claimed the life of his older brother are becoming increasingly worried about his health. Stephen and Lorraine Whitworth, of Cornmill Lane, are distressed by the lack of progress being made
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'Please help us track down hit-run killer'
The grieving family of a Bradford man killed in a hit-and-run tragedy have made an impassioned plea to witnesses to help them catch his killer. Robert Watmuff, 21, of Wilsden, was killed and his friend Daniel Claughton, 18, of Thackley, was injured when
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Taylor made!
The emphasis might have been on fun and open play at the Telegraph & Argus Regal Classic at the Richard Dunn Sports Centre, but thoughts were already turning to next month's World Championships. John Parrott, beaten 4-3 by Dennis Taylor at Odsal,
