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Otley killing: Man charged
A 35-year-old man was due to appear in court today, charged with the murder of an Otley woman. Police have officially named 32-year-old Anna Katherine Stewart as the victim. She was found by police on Sunday at her home in Newall Carr Road, Otley, with
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Despicable
Two heartbroken families made emotional pleas today after thieves preyed on their elderly relatives with tragic results. In the first incident, a bogus water worker conned a 90-year-old widow out of her £300 Christmas pension. She collapsed less than
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On-song Holmes is no stick-in-the-mud
Athletics: With the cross-country and fell racing season now in full swing, it is evident that more honours should be heading to Bingley Harriers during 1999. Local man Ian Holmes followed up his win in the Stoop Fell Race at Haworth with another convincing
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Nines sickener for Bulls' GB duo
Bulls coach Matthew Elliott today had a sympathetic word for Stuart Fielden and Scott Naylor after their Great Britain Nines dreams were cruelly shattered just hours after their shock call-up. The Bulls pair were told of their selection for the ten-nation
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Now it's women behaving gladly!
If you're not all partied out, a Bradford pub will tomorrow introduce an Irish custom - Women's Christmas. Traditionally, January 6, known in Ireland as Nollaig na mBhan, is a day when men take the back seat and women let their hair down for the mother
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'It' girl tag suite Janine just fine!
She's been dubbed the country's brightest new club babe and goes to star-studded parties. Her jobs have included serving Chris Evans breakfast at a roadshow in the middle of Manchester wearing only a skimpy bikini and high heels. And now Janine Newberry
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Your Health, by Dr Tom Smith
How are you feeling now that the festive season is several days behind you? A bit under the weather? A bit low? Then don't blame it on the weather or the lack of sunshine. It could be that you are still suffering the after-effects of the alcohol you drank
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Anila Baig: Setting sale in a wild sea of bargains
It is the first week of January and I am still recovering from the excitement of the holiday period. Why is that, you may ask? Did I pull one too many crackers and laugh myself into a stupor at the silly jokes inside them? Did I overstuff myself on festive
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New city chief faces a £20,000 pay cut
Bradford Council's new chief executive could start the job earning up to £20,000 a year less than predecessor Richard Penn. Details of the job description and pay scale for the top job with Britain's fourth biggest metropolitan authority are being finalised
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Teenage welcome for skate park plan
Youngsters will be able to roll along to their own skate park this year - thanks to a skateboarding teenager. Bradford Council planners have approved a scheme for a skateboarding, rollerblading and kickabout area at Avenel Road, Allerton. The project
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Cathedral centre will be a real lift
A Cross Hills-based building firm has won a £4.3 million contract to help bring Bradford Cathedral into the new Millennium. PS Turner is to start work this spring on refurbishing the old Post Office building in Forster Square, Bradford - in front of the
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Skipton tops the drink-drive league
More motorists were caught drink driving in Skipton over the Christmas and New Year period than in any other area of North Yorkshire. Five drivers had a positive breath test in the Skipton division out of the 17 people who were arrested after being involved
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Keighley arsonist targeted policeman
A police sergeant and his family had to flee their home after two cars in their driveway were set alight, a court heard. Bradford Crown Court was told that 34-year-old Richard Meares held a grudge against the unnamed officer and carried out the arson
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Carnival appeal falls flat
An appeal for patrons to boost Ilkley Carnival has failed to net a single response. Miggy Bailey, the carnival's president, made the appeal last month but still no-one has come forward. The disappointment comes after she launched an appeal for contributions
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Thieves 'put lives at risk' in raids on old clothing sites
Thieves are raiding textile recycling banks in Kirklees for clothes destined for needy families in Third World countries. And some thieves are even putting young children's lives at risk by lowering them into the containers to rifle through the goods
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The final push as scanner is chosen
Bradford's new state-of-the-art MRI scanner is set to be the only one of its kind in Europe. Delighted hospital bosses announced today they had selected the scanner they hope to install at Bradford Royal Infirmary. They believe it will not only provide
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MP hits at 'Lego' homes
Shipley MP Chris Leslie has branded the design of homes planned for a controversial site in Gilstead as alien and like "Lego-land". Bryant Homes has been given outline permission to build 400 homes off Warren Lane - 144 initially and the rest after the
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Chris Wontner-Smith: Business Sense
A couple of weeks ago I was sitting with my wife in St George's Hall enjoying a splendid concert of popular classics by the Halle Orchestra. Now I know that classical music isn't everyone's cup of tea, and that young people generally find something more
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Furniture firm's green dividend
A furniture reproduction firm is saving thousands of pounds a year by going green. Oakleaf Reproductions, of Ling Bob Mill, Main Street, Wilsden, is expected to save £7,000 a year, thanks to a waste-cutting programme. Oakleaf, which was set up in 1969
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Last-chance saloon for big two
Boxing: Two of Yorkshire's best known gladiators put their careers on the line when they clash in a triple title showdown in Halifax next month. Leeds veteran Crawford Ashley, 34, puts his European, British and Common-wealth light-heavyweight belts on
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Richmond closing the gap on leader
Angling: Kev Richmond (Eurobait) closed the gap on League leader John Illingworth in the 12th round of the Mouncey League. Taking full advantage of his end-peg draw on the Cadney Road section of the Ancholme, he worked with pole and squatt, netting 80
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City braced for Magpies ticket rush
Bradford City's 4,000-plus ticket allocation for their FA Cup fourth round tie at Newcastle on Saturday, January 23 will go on sale at Valley Parade on Thursday at 9am. The tickets will be available to season ticket holders only on a first come, first
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Crowned Jewell
Paul Jewell was today holding a double celebration after landing the First Division manager of the month award on the eve of his first anniversary as Bradford City boss. His honour comes after an outstanding December when the Bantams won four of their
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Important to cushion the blow
The MP for Shipley and Bingley, Chris Leslie, is right to be concerned about the style of houses to be built on land off Warren Lane at Gilstead. The development will bridge the final gap between Eldwick and Gilstead and will remove the attractive piece
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Trouble in paradise
he grim weather at this time of year prompts many of us to turn our thoughts to holidays abroad. But few travellers take the time to consider protecting themselves against medical emergencies. A new survey published by vaccine company Pasteur Merieux
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Mike Priestley: Who's Counting?
Some people have it hard nowadays. But in the past a lot of people had it a great deal harder. They didn't go under. They didn't turn to drugs to console themselves. They didn't depend on the State. They battled through, worked hard, did without, raised
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Thugs attack disabled man
A disabled man today told of his ordeal after being knocked to the ground in an attack by three thugs. David Wade, 41, who uses a walking stick and is partially sighted, spent three days in hospital recovering from his injuries. Mr Wade was waiting for
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Expert sent to front line to wean kids off drugs
Troubled youngsters using drugs are receiving new help from one of only a handful of experts in the country specialising in substance misuse among children. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Norman Malcolm has been appointed as part of efforts by health chiefs
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A tanning for the motorist!
Solar-charged parking machines will be used when controversial charges start in 13 city centre streets next month. Bradford Council will charge for 150 spaces, which were previously free, in about six weeks time. And the authority will lead West Yorkshire
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New bus services cheer residents
Villagers in Addingham have welcomed plans to end their isolation with the introduction of improved bus services. Residents are set to benefit from a Government cash injection of £555,733 to boost rural transport links across the region. The money will
