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Soccer team lands player in a million!
A women's amateur soccer squad has its first million-pound player. Among the defensive line-up for Silsden Ladies FC is 20-year-old Louise Hall, the national lottery's 1000th jackpot winner. Louise of Canal Road, Crossflatts, is among the 24 strong squad
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Police probe gay charity collapse
Police are investigating the collapse of a pioneering advice line for gay and bisexual men which was launched in a blaze of publicity. The Shipley-based OUTline Trust - launched on February 9 after winning the support of celebrities such as Julian Clary
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Deadly obsession of a man who had killed before
"Valentine is an evil man - not fit to be out in the public. He is, and always will be, a threat to women," is how Chief Insp Phil Sedgwick describes the killer. His words ring horribly true. Caroline Creevy was not Valentine's first victim. Despite being
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How could you kill my baby?
The tormented mother of murdered Bradford prostitute Caroline Creevy vented her anger at her daughter's vicious killer in a heart-rending letter penned as she sat facing him in court. Today, the Telegraph & Argus publishes that letter at her request
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Elliott slams rumours
Bulls coach Matthew Elliott has denied repeated speculation that summer signing Shaun Edwards is set for a move back to Wigan. Edwards missed Sunday's warm-up clash with St Helens fuelling terrace rumours that his stay at Odsal could be a short one. But
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Bantams loan duo set to face Man City
Loan signings Lee Sinnott and Steve McAnaspie will make their home debuts in tomorrow's clash with struggling Manchester City. Manager Paul Jewell is looking to bounce back from last week's defeat at Tranmere and a hectic bout of transfer activity which
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Secret past found in cellar clear-out
Archives documenting Shipley's secret past have been discovered in the town hall cellars. Nearly 2,000 files have been found by staff from the West Yorkshire Archive Service, some of which have remained untouched by human hands for more than 65 years.
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SOS for a Disaster Squad
"Rapid response" volunteers are desperately needed to staff a mobile unit which will deliver comfort and practical support to West Yorkshire fire victims. The Red Cross in Bradford has teamed up with firefighters to put the £25,000 Fire Victim Support
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Hospice fears for donations in wake of new appeal
A massive money-spinning campaign for a new £5 million hospice in Bradford has got off to a cracking start, fundraisers have revealed. At a reception in Bradford last night to launch the appeal, it was announced more than £400,000 has been generated in
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Bingo! Tears of joy as Benji comes home
Rita Johnson had to hold back the tears as she was reunited with her second dog in a surprise celebration. It was a fairy tale ending for the 60-year-old, of Thornton, Bradford, who was fighting for her life in hospital, when new owners were found to
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Debt-ridden park 'may never open'
Bradford's debt-ridden transport discovery park is not expected to open as planned next month. And the future of the £11.5m Transperience tourist attraction in Low Moor is now uncertain, with speculation that it might never open again. Three buyers are
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Fateful day that led Caroline to death
It was a day that started like any other for Bradford prostitute Caroline Creevy. But Tuesday, October 29, 1996, was the day that sealed her fate in the most brutal and tragic manner. The heroin she had smoked was wearing off and she spent most of the
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Angel face who had the world at her feet
Special report on the Body In The Drain murder. By Ashley Broadley. Blonde and pretty with an angelic grin, Caroline Creevy had the world at her feet. Her early years were like those of any other little girl filled with fun and laughter and the love of
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Branson gives a repeat performance
Bradford Breakthrough has had to organise a second venue for bosses to hear the success story of leading entrepreneur Richard Branson because the Pictureville Cinema has sold out. Some 300 people will be packed into the cinema, next to the city's Central
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Help on the way for textile firms
Bradford textile bosses are being urged to join a task force which will give their firms a boost. Textile companies - hit by the strong pound abroad and high interest rates -are being invited to join a regional Textile Task Force which will be held in
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Otley's Brown is recalled for bullish Tykes
Rugby Union: Although Yorkshire lost a warm-up match to Cheshire earlier in the season, they are confident they can gain revenge tomorrow in a semi-final of the Tetley's Bitter County Championship at Otley. "This is a better Yorkshire team than the one
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Steady Eddie blow
When the news that Eddie Youds was heading for Charlton Athletic was revealed in Wednesday night's Telegraph & Argus, it came as a major shock to the City faithful. The 27-year-old defender was a leading candidate to be the club's Player of the Year
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Beagrie must return
Anyone who has seen Peter Beagrie in action this season will understand just why Everton have turned to their old boy to as they bid for Premiership survival. The 32-year-old has been brought in by manager Howard Kendall until the end of the season to
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Fans fear a loss of form
City Gent editor David Pendleton believes Bradford City's decision to sell three players could rebound on the club. He said the sales had taken many fans by surprise with Peter Beagrie's exit to Everton causing the most raised eyebrows. The fanzine editor
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City's shock spring sales
Richard Sutcliffe reflects on an eventful transfer deadline day for Bradford City and assesses the impact. Three players on their way out of Valley Parade, two coming in and the rumour-mongers having a field day - it has been quite a 48-hour period for
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'Don't think bad of me'
Inspirational defender Eddie Youds says his time at Bradford City has been the highlight of his career and he hopes Bantams fans will not turn against him. The 27-year-old sealed his £550,000 move to Division One rivals Charlton Athletic yesterday amid
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Pupil Paxmans grill their MP at Westminster
Film footage of a group of Bradford residents taking their MP to task at the House of Commons may be shown on television, campaigners hope. Youngsters from the Youth Camera Action! project, based in Bradford, are hoping their documentary, about a visit
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You've tried Brighton - now what about Bradford?
Blackpool might be off the map for the Labour Party Conference - but what about Bradford? Don't laugh! So we may not have the miles of golden sand, but who says it has to take place at the seaside? Not only is Bradford a major city, bang in the centre
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Pupils take law into their own hands
Budding legal eagles will be presenting their cases on Monday as part of a pioneering, law in the community project. Pupils at four schools across the Bradford district will act out the scene of a hit-and-run accident, from a script provided by Toller
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Breakfast club could be on menu
Baildon could soon get its very own breakfast club to allow working mums and dads to have their children looked after before they go to school each morning. The emphasis would be on fun with youngsters attending the club having access to books, games,
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Cheer delight as Stacey's dream comes true
A young girl's dream to become a cheerleader has become a reality - and it might be a record-breaking achievement. Stacey Biggs, 13, of Eccleshill, has always wanted to be a cheerleader. But since she is too young to become one of the Bradford Bulls'
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£250,000 to help homeless
A project which gives help and advice to homeless youths is celebrating today after scooping more than £250,000 of lottery cash. Bradford City Centre Project has been given £264,000 to develop a range of activities for a new service called the Reconnect
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Brave Jo talks to Latvian killers
Widow Jo Pollard spoke today of how she came face to face with young killers in a Latvian prison and told them how she forgave those responsible for her husband's death. Mrs Pollard, 56, is now on her way home from Latvia and Lithuania following her first
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You'll need a baby for David's men-only club
A Shipley dad has moved the struggle for equality one step further by establishing Bradford's first club for house husbands. Fed up with the traditional view that a woman's place is in the home while it's the man's job to go out to work, 37-year-old David
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Water company 'wasted public time and cash'
Yorkshire Water has been accused of wasting time and money by refusing to reveal vital information about a controversial housing scheme. Bradford Council is angry it was not given full details about the sewerage system in Eldwick and Gilstead before a
