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City centre super-plan moves closer to reality
Plans for a multi million pound scheme which would transform Bradford city centre took a big step toward reality today. Councillors last night approved a development agreement with a business consortium which wants to take over seven acres of the city
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Soccer yob's 'a loving person', says stepmother
The Bradford stepmother of a soccer yob arrested and jailed in France today described him as "a loving person". Father-of-three James Shayler, who used to live in West Bowling, Bradford, was jailed for two months on Monday after fighting broke out before
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Countdown in the classroom
Here in full is the list of building work that will be needed to help turn Bradford's three-tier education system into a two-tier one. PRIMARY SCHOOLS Addingham alterations to Addingham Middle School will take nine months; Aire View Infant alterations
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He's home! Mum weeps with joy as Graham returns
A Bradford mum wept tears of joy as her seriously injured son was flown home from France yesterday. Youngster Graham Shillabeer - who had been in a coma following a road accident in France - was reunited with his tearful mum after an emergency airlift
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New direction for refrigeration firm
A new top team has taken over at Bradford firm Refrigeration Services after a management buyout led by director Robert Frost. Mr Frost, who joined the firm in 1995 as general manager and became a director a year later, becomes managing director of the
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The scars that will never heal
In the second part of our serialisation of extracts from Stuart McCall's forthcoming autobiography he reflects on the horrific Valley Parade fire of May 11, 1985 when 56 people died in one of football's worst tragedies. What should have been a celebration
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Boon denies Tykes as Durham prosper
Yorkshire took the new ball against Durham at Riverside soon after the start of the second day but skipper David Boon continued to build on his century in a frustrating eighth wicket partnership with Melvyn Betts which was finally ended by Matthew Hoggard
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New post for Mark
Bradford City goalkeeper Mark Prudhoe has signed an extension to his contract and joined the Bantams' coaching staff. The much-travelled 34-year-old has been appointed the club's new goalkeeping coach - a role last filled by Mervyn Day before he joined
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Backing as Straw bids to close loophole
Race watchdogs in Bradford have welcome moves by Home Secretary Jack Straw to protect Muslims from religious discrimination and harassment. Mr Straw, putting the final touches to his new Crime and Disorder Bill, has responded to lobbying from the Muslim
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Mum's brave move to help would-be actors
The mother of tragic drama student Jenson Marriott is selling his belongings to boost the fund she launched in his memory to help talented young black actors fulfil their dreams of stardom. Since its launch was reported in the Telegraph & Argus in
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Special school review 'flawed', say parents
Parents of pupils at a threatened school for visually-impaired children have attacked a Council review into its service as "flawed". The criticism comes as Temple Bank School, in Daisy Hill Lane, faces possible closure as part of Bradford Council's reorganisation
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John thanks NHS for giving him back his life
Pudsey postal office manager John Filin went back to the hospital where his life was saved to help launch a set of stamps celebrating the 50th anniversary of the NHS. Plasma donations helped Mr Filin recover after he contracted Guillian Barrie Syndrome
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Couple allowed to be together at last
A Bradford couple will be re-united after being forced to live apart for 13 years. Pakistan policeman Sodagar Hussain will be able to see his baby son for the first time after winning a 13-year legal battle for a visa allowing him to move permanently
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'We can shout just as loud'
A fresh bout of campaigning involving schools across the district has been launched following Bradford Council's decision to backtrack on initial proposals for its education shake-up. The shock announcement that five new schools have been earmarked for
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Jonathan Oxley: Business Law
Until 1994 the relationship between a principal and his commercial agent was governed by express or implied terms between the parties, and agents often found themselves in relatively weak positions. The introduction of the Commercial Agents Regulations
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Gilmour bid is denied
Bradford Bulls today laughed off reports of a £250,000 offer for Wigan starlet Lee Gilmour. The report in a national newspaper said the champions had already had a £200,000 offer turned down. But Bulls chairman Chris Caisley: "We have enquired about the
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Helen Mead: Time you bought your own undies, fellas!
So Neil Kinnock buys his underpants and socks from M&S. It takes a brave man to make such a revelation in the national press. Not that shopping at M&S is anything to be embarrassed about and it's comforting to know that he wears good old-fashioned
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Steady plod of the beat bobby returns
Eccleshill police are returning to basics to tackle problems at a grass roots level by putting bobbies back on the beat. Crime Reporter Ashley Broadley joined PC Debbie Hill, right, in the rain in Ravenscliffe. A major gripe often expressed about the
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Jinxed Julie gets to awards - just!
A Bradford special constable has finally attended a prestigious national awards ceremony in London - a year after she missed it when she was left stranded on a Scottish island. But Julie Holmes nearly missed out again after being delayed for hours due
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Tip will be a site for sore eyes
Villagers have welcomed £50,000 plans to turn a former tip into picturesque moorland. Yorkshire Water owns the old quarry at Gilstead which was licensed as a tip for 20 years. And it now intends transforming the eyesore by planting almost 2,000 trees
