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Rock: A hive of activity
Shandyland has quickly become one of the hottest tickets in town. The monthly showcase event at the New Beehive in Westgate, Bradford, is the brainchild of promoters Joe Fabian and Alan Gill. They were fed up with the lack of opportunities for up-and-coming
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New site planned for Dales holiday chalets
Holiday park chalets set to be built in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales are now likely to be put up in a different location to protect an ancient historical settlement. Yorkshire Dales National Park officers are recommending that 15 chalets are allowed
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Pleas for ban on drinking rejected
New by-laws are being demanded to help stop youths drinking alcohol in the grounds of Holy Trinity Church, Skipton. But a plea by the Parochial Church Council for immediate action on the problem has been rejected by Craven District Council. Members of
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Factory in fresh expansion move
A Cleckheaton firm has altered its plans for a new factory to appease residents worried about traffic congestion and noise. Cash Register Rolls is proposing to build a 5,800sq ft manufacturing unit, costing £180,000, on derelict land next to its existing
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Rugby tribute to death fall boy
A teenager who died after plunging 50ft through a skylight is to have his ashes scattered on the Bradford & Bingley Rugby Club's pitch. And a minute's silence will be held at the club tomorrow in memory of 13-year-old Gavin Baxter who died after falling
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Excell-Files show the truth isn't out there!
Little green men are strictly confined to pelican crossings, according to a Bradford University boffin who has exploded the theory of life on other planets. Professor Peter Excell reckons the chances of intelligent alien life - green or otherwise - are
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Cable & Wireless talks to Telewest
Telewest Communications, owner of Bradford-based Yorkshire Cable, has confirmed it is in merger talks with Cable & Wireless Communications. The talks between the two cable TV and telephone companies had been rumoured to be underway since late last
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Bradford duo in race for Premier title
Amateur Rugby League: West Bowling and Queensbury look to be racing to the wire in their quest to claim the Pennine Premier Division championship. Bowling are now two points clear at the top, following Wednesday's win at Clayton, but face four daunting
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Suspensions bite hard for Avenue
Non-League Soccer: In-form Bradford Park Avenue travel to second from bottom Alfreton Town tomorrow looking for a third straight win in the UniBond Division One but manager Trevor Storton will send his players out with a warning. "All the sides in the
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'Underdogs' tag no problem
Rugby Union: The formbook suggests that the final of the Independent Agriculture Yorkshire Silver Trophy on Sunday, may 2 will feature Heath and Wibsey. It would be great for Bradford rugby if it was Baildon and Wibsey - the contest would be at Wagon
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Now Henry adds to Bulls' injury worries
Henry Paul is adding to Matthew Elliott's injury worries ahead of Sunday's Super League derby with Wakefield Trinity at Odsal. The Kiwi star, who has been in great form following his close season move from Wigan, is still being troubled by the knee injury
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Focus on the opposition: Portsmouth
Valley Parade may hold many special memories for Portsmouth boss Alan Ball, but he is quick to point out that few parallels can be drawn between tomorrow's game and the final match of last season. On an unforgettable afternoon for the 4,000 Pompey fans
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Face to face: Richard Sutcliffe talks to Dean Windass
Striker Dean Windass is hoping to repeat the double strike he scored against Portsmouth while wearing Oxford colours earlier this season when the south coast club visit Bradford City tomorrow. The 30-year-old, who joined City in a £950,000 deal from Oxford
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Wait and see, City
Paul Jewell is warning his Bradford City side that they must show patience tomorrow as they bid to leap-frog Ipswich into the second automatic promotion place. The Bantams entertain a Portsmouth side who have won just once in eight games with Jewell predicting
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City centre trader ban welcome
Street traders have their place in a city centre, but only in strictly controlled circumstances. The licensed traders who sell from attractive stalls or barrows on designated sites enhance the choice available to shoppers by complementing the wares on
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Nick Oldham: Rights and Wrongs
Customers buying electrical goods from stores are being advised to think carefully before taking out extended warranties. West Yorkshire Trading Standards and the Office of Fair Trading say shoppers may find the warranties are not worth the extra money
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Irene's bill shock after 'rescue' bid
Council housing bosses have apologised for issuing a £177 bill to a pensioner whose front door was forced open by staff called by a neighbour to check on her welfare. Caring neighbour Jean Auton raised the alarm when she became worried about 79-year-old
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Residents join forces to save burial grounds
A 17th century Quaker burial ground has been saved from developers. For hundreds of years the site in Westfield Lane opposite Idle Cricket ground was engulfed in a tangle of weeds and brambles. But when residents in surrounding streets found out a developer
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Cheapest places for foul play
Bradford Council's Dog Warden Service has given out only six fixed penalty dog fouling tickets in a year. This is in stark contrast to colleagues at the Council's Park Rangers service, who issued 120 tickets in parks and recreation grounds during the
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Club where youngsters can please themselves
Ownership is the key to a new youth club for youngsters with learning disabilities. The club, which calls itself simply The Youth Group, meets every week at the Springdale Centre in Thorpe Edge for music and activities. And parent Maralyn Adey says it
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Hotlines link up to save lives
Crisis-hit emergency GP services in Bradford are set to be improved in a link-up with a new 24-hour helpline. The NHS Direct hotline, staffed round the clock by qualified nurses, will be linked to the Healthcall service providing out-of-hours care for
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Chance to decide school site's fate
The future of a school site due to be axed under the Bradford Council education shake-up will be thrashed out at a public meeting. Parents and residents, councillors and Keighley MP Ann Cryer have been invited to attend the meeting at Bronte Middle School
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Grandma vows to stop skate park drug takers
An Otley grandmother who spearheaded a campaign to get a skateboard park has vowed to stop it becoming a no-go area because of drug takers. Worried parents have reported to police seeing youngsters apparently smoking drugs at the skatepark in Wharfemeadows
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Flats row anger at 'lack of debate'
Ilkley district councillors have been accused of failing to make sure a controversial decision was debated properly. Coun Barry Thorne said they should have objected to a plan to turn an Ilkley college building into flats before it was passed by the parish
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'He could strike again'
Police have issued a warning that a sex attacker may strike again after he abducted a woman as she waited in her car at traffic lights. Women have been told to be extra vigilant following the attack at about 10pm on Wednesday as the 40-year-old local
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A foot in both camps: Chris Kamara
Chris Kamara's first season in professional football may have ended in relegation with Portsmouth, but says he has nothing but happy memories of his time on the south coast. The former Bradford City manager started his career at the tender age of 16 alongside
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Owner savaged by his guard dogs
A scrapyard owner was in hospital in Bradford today after being savaged by his two dogs. The Japanese Akita fighting dogs escaped twice within hours from CarNation, in Essex Street, where they are used as guard dogs. Their owner Parvaz Mohammed Khan,
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Millionaire faces legal action threat
A millionaire could face legal action over work on his huge man-made wildlife park. A planning chief has authorised enforcement action over the land off Roper Lane, Queensbury. Officers say they found bricks, mortar, concrete and metal rods next to a
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Agonising wait for treatment
Shocked Malcolm Hall could hardly believe his eyes when he opened a letter giving him a hospital appointment with a top Bradford specialist - in May 2001! Mr Hall, 60, was referred for an outpatient appointment with consultant orthopaedic surgeon Steve
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Outdoor traders face ban
Outdoor traders are likely to be kicked off 11 city centre streets after complaints from companies that ratepayers' businesses are being hurt. There has also been criticism that traders who sell hot food or trinkets are creating a poor image in the city
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Bradford rallies for refugees
An overwhelming response from Bradford folk is helping the stricken refugees of Kosovo. Groups and individuals of all ages are working together to help the emergency relief efforts for thousands of people left destitute by Serb ethnic cleansing. John
