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Husband flies in to face joint charges
The husband of Cleckheaton woman Kerry Page, who faces extradition to Kenya on theft charges, is expected to give himself up to police today after flying to Britain to be by her side. Arran Morris flew to London on Monday after learning he would not face
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Pioneering plan a first for county
A pioneering planning and design document - the first of its kind in the county - has been officially accepted by Bradford Council. And every home in the historic village of Oxenhope will receive a copy of the Oxenhope Design Statement in the next few
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11 firms in raceto help run schools
Eleven major companies are bidding to help run 20 schools in Kirklees under a pilot Government initiative, it has been revealed. Education chiefs at Kirklees Council are evaluating the bids this week before presenting a report to a joint meeting of the
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Heads in battle for new cash
Pupils at Bradford schools have fewer teachers, books and resources than their neighbours in Leeds, it was claimed today. John Player, head of Grange Upper School, was speaking at the launch of a campaign by all 25 district secondary school heads at The
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Hanson enjoys Silverstone win
Motor Sport: Ilkley's James Hanson (team JLR) celebrated his first Formula Vauxhall win at Silverstone, crossing the line after an amazing race which observers acclaimed the most exciting in the Formula's nine-year history. Second place went to 16-year-old
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Guiseley double hopes in tatters
Guiseley's hopes of UniBond double glory were destroyed last night when a 4-1 league defeat at Blyth Spartans left the title ambitions of the cup finalists all but dead. They could still overhaul second-placed Worksop Town, but only a minor miracle would
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Thai-phoon is toast of the Far East
Bradford's James Wattana was the toast of Thailand after denying Far East rival Marco Fu a debut victory in the Embassy World Championship at Sheffield. The unofficial all-Asian title was at stake as well as a place against Stephen Hendry or Paul Hunter
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Shout us to the top!
Chairman Geoffrey Richmond is urging as many Bradford City fans as possible to make the trip to London for this Saturday's vital clash with Queens Park Rangers. The Bantams were dislodged from the automatic promotion places last night by Ipswich's 1-0
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We must try to save tramway
It would be a sad loss for Bradford district if the Shipley Glen Cable Tramway was to close. Yet that is what the man who leases it from the Council has said might well happen in the year 2002 if something is not done to improve the facilities around
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Free bus lifeline as store closes
Denholme's only food shop is to close for nearly a week. But villagers have been told a free bus service will be laid on after concerns were voiced by Denholme Town Council. The Food Fair Co-op in School Street, Denholme, will shut on Friday for a £300,000
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Police car quips, by Coral boss
Sponsorship of Bradford police vehicles has brought adverse publicity - according to the boss of a double-glazing firm. John Valente, joint managing director of Coral Windows, said he had been shocked to hear rank-and-file bobbies were embarrassed to
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Tenants' years of waiting for repairs
A community leader has called for action on an estate where tenants claim they wait years for repairs. They say that even Bradford Council's rent office on the Swain House estate is "riddled with damp". And the fed-up residents say youths roam the streets
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Threat over plan for drinks depot
Mystery today surrounded plans for the controversial Princes depot which could bring hundreds of jobs to Bradford. Princes Soft Drinks, based at Toftshaw Lane, is expected to hold a board meeting today to discuss the future of their multi-million pound
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Back to work on the silver screen
A man who despaired of getting a job after writing over 200 applications in three months and not finding work, has turned his passion into a profession. Movie maniac Malcolm Thorn has launched a business selling old-time films on video from his home in
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Welcome for road safety blueprint
Road safety campaigners have welcomed a package of measures being introduced in Otley. Leeds City Council wants to bring in waiting restrictions on a number of town centre and residential roads to improve safety and reduce congestion, particularly around
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'Spruce' Ilkley firms get honours
Three Ilkley businesses are to be honoured for outstanding dedication and effort in sprucing up the town centre. Lishmans Butchers, Betty's Tea Rooms and Booths Supermarkets have been chosen to receive certificates from Ilkley Civic Society, which recently
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End of the line?
A man who used his life savings to help keep the famous Shipley Glen Cable Tramway on track fears its days could be numbered. Mike Leak, who runs the tramway, called the area's facilities "lousy". He says unless Bradford Council spends money in the glen
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250 jobs go in closure
A Bingley engineering firm is to close with the loss of around 250 jobs in a multimillion pound take-over deal. And today workers condemned the move as "ripping the heart out of the town." Anderton International's base in the Britannia Works, Ferncliffe
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Bowling's title march stutters
Amateur Rugby League: West Bowling had the opportunity to take a major step towards the Pennine League title, but were unable to overcome a physical and determined Park Amateurs side and eventually went down by 34-22. Bowling are now level on points at
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Blewett quickly departs scene
Yorkshire's new Australian signing Greg Blewett and his opening partner Michael Vaughan were both dismissed by Dewsbury-born left-armer Mike Smith on the opening day of the championship season. The double blow left Yorkshire reeling on 14 for two after
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Crooks passes mantle on at Cougars
Lee Crooks believes that whoever replaces him as coach of Keighley Cougars takes charge of a team capable of challenging for the Grand Final play-offs later this season. The former Great Britain international parted company with Cougars after just 13
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Anderson ready for battle
In-form Bradford Bulls prop Paul Anderson is keen to help exact revenge on his old club Halifax at Odsal on Friday. Anderson was on the sidelines recovering from knee ligament damage as the Blue Sox completed a Super League double last season. Their neighbours
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Jim Appleby: Past Times
Of all the woes which inflict the world, it's when children are hurt, maimed or killed that we are affected most. The sense of lives unfulfilled, lives which have barely started, is a painful one, either in a natural disaster or when human evil is involved
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Major repair work begins at station
Rail users in Burley-in-Wharfedale are set to benefit from £136,000 worth of improvements to the village station. Work has begun at the station and is due to finish by mid to late-May. The major part of the works include platform repairs and tactile paving
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Mum's walk to keep memory of Suzy alive
The mother of a young woman who died after suffering anorexia and bulimia is putting on her walking shoes to help research into eating disorders. Margaret Tate says helping to find the causes would be the best way of keeping her daughter Suzy's memory
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Patients urged to stay away from casualty
Patients with minor ailments are being urged to think again before going for treatment at Bradford's accident and emergency unit. Waiting space in the department at Bradford Royal Infirmary will be severely reduced next month as major development work
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'Violent patients' force shop to shut
A shop run by elderly volunteers at Lynfield Mount Hospital, Bradford, has been forced to close due to fears of threatening behaviour from patients and a lack of helpers. The shop - which sold tea, coffee, sweets and crisps to patients - had been open
