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Unsung heroes
The dedicated care of two Bradford nurses has been recognised in the New Year Honours List. Mavis Watson, 59, who set up one of the first stomatology services in the country at St Luke's Hospital, Bradford, 20 years ago, was celebrating the award of an
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Honours for 'Mr History'
Keighley's "Mr History", Ian Dewhirst, who has been probing the town's past for 40 years, has received the MBE in honour of the 62-year-old retired Keighley reference librarian's services to local history. "I am absolutely thrilled. Local history has
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The Pearl Fishers - with chips!
The magic of opera will be brought to 30 youngsters with hearing difficulties thanks to Harry Ramsden's, the world famous Guiseley-based fish and chip shop chain. The Guiseley restaurant's marketing manager Bob Acrey is due to hand over a giant £5,000
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Op could end the misery of millions
A West Yorkshire surgeon is helping lead the way with ground-breaking work that could result in a ten-minute operation ending monthly misery for millions of women. Naren Samtaney, a consultant gynaecologist and obstetrician at Airedale Hospital, Steeton
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Gaudy? You bet, says MP Leslie
Shipley MP Chris Leslie has launched an attack on "gaudy'' shop fronts in Saltaire. They sometimes make him feel he's living in Disneyland, he says. And he has singled out newly-opened bookies Albert J Carson, in Gordon Terrace, for criticism, describing
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They're our inspiration
Two 'super' mums inspired to help others by their daughters' battles against disability have been recognised in today's New Year Honours List. Anne Renard, 60, and Margaret Newton, 57, have been awarded MBEs as Prime Minister Tony Blair deliberately sought
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Pearson hits top form for Great North Run
Athletics: After a confidence boosting win in the Reebok Cross Challenge in Glasgow two weeks ago, Bingley's Andrew Pearson will tackle the televised Great North Cross Country Run at Durham Racecourse on Saturday. Pearson showed a return to form in Scotland
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Avenue bid for New Year boost at gate
Bradford Park Avenue are reviving the popular free admission for children for their local derby clash with Farsley Celtic tomorrow (3.00). The club are hoping to give their side a boost with a larger than usual attendance. Club official Dave Stordy said
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Richard Sutcliffe's City Talk
Bradford City's transformation into one of the most prolific goal-scorers in the First Division during the second half of 1998 has been nothing short of amazing. Last season, only four sides, including relegated Stoke and Reading, scored less than the
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Traders consult lawyers
Furious Rawson Market stallholders are taking legal advice over Bradford Council's failure to carry out a £6 million refurbishment scheme on the main hall. The move comes as the Council discusses the redevelopment of the site with two major companies
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Warning over New Year private-hire trips
New Year revellers in Bradford and Kirklees are being warned not to flag down private hire drivers illegally touting for trade on the streets. Bradford and Kirklees Councils say passengers are at risk because the drivers are unlikely to be covered by
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How we're going to shine in 1999
Losing weight or cutting down on beer was the kind of New Year Resolution you could confidently make and break within a few weeks. But times have changed. Now Bradfordians have different priorities for the New Year. You would need to be a magician to
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Now let's do it in the Cup!
Paul Jewell is a firm believer that FA Cup success will help and not hinder his Bradford City side's bid for a place in the Premiership. The Bantams face a potentially tricky tie against fellow promotion challengers Grimsby Town at Valley Parade this
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Colourful shopping problem
It is always good to see a local MP taking a keen interest in the local environment. Shipley MP Chris Leslie has done well in that respect in recent months. But he might have picked the wrong target by blasting off at some of the businesses on Bingley
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O'Leary looks to Yeovil for tips
David O'Leary is hoping his Leeds United can emulate the Arsenal side of 1993 which beat non-league opposition en route to an FA Cup final victory. The Irishman takes his United side to big-spending Rushden & Diamonds on Saturday for one of the ties
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What next for Odsal stadium?
After 37 months of extensions granted by Bradford Council, time has finally run out for John Garside's £200m Superdome, right, more than five years after it was chosen from seven schemes for Odsal. The plan for a 70,000-seater stadium with retractable
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Helen Mead: Is it really worth all the calories and stress?
If Helen Fielding can do it, so can I: turn the stresses and strains of everyday life into a money-spinning diary. I'm no Bridget Jones, but I have just as much to whinge about - particularly at this time of year. Here's Helen Mead's Diary of the so-called
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Victim may carry bullet for lifetime
Pub shooting victim Deena Contreras could carry the bullet that nearly killed her for the rest of her life, it was revealed today. As the police hunt continues for the man being linked to the incident at the Peel Park Hotel in Bradford on Sunday, Deena's
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Patients warned: There'll be delays
Crisis measures are being taken in Bradford to prevent a breakdown in emergency health services over New Year. Urgent talks held by health bosses from across West Yorkshire yesterday agreed a package of measures to alleviate pressure on health services
