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On This Day
In 1880, the foundation stone was laid for Bradford Technical College. In 1892, the Bradford Daily Argus was first issued. In 1961, Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev sought political asylum in Paris. 25 Years Ago From the Telegraph & Argus of June
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Closure of tourist office is slammed
A former Lord Mayor has hit out at the sudden closure of Otley's Tourist Information Centre. Councillor Graham Kirkland (Lib Dem, Otley and Wharfedale) says he has been swamped with complaints about the closure of the Boroughgate office. He says he was
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Craftsworkers get big chance to set up trade
Craftsmen and women are being given the chance to set up in business thanks to a £190,000 European grant. The Artefact Scheme was set up after the cash boost from the European Regional Development Fund. Based in the newly-opened £4 million Yorkshire Craft
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Now even grass cutters need guards
Grass cutters in Bradford will be given guards after being forced to flee stone-throwing yobs, who sprayed one worker in the face with weedkiller and threatened another with a knife. The council workers have been subject to a string of vicious assaults
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'On your bike' and map out the good life
People across the district are being given the message "on your bike" as the district's first cycle map is launched tomorrow. And the Marie Curie cancer charity racing cycle team will be trying it first hand with a slow cavalcade from Keighley to Waterstone's
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Broadway deal still on after C&A blow
Developers of the planned £200 million Broadway shopping scheme expect to sign contracts in the next month with Bradford Council - despite the shock closure of the C&A store. The store in Broadway would have been relocated during the construction
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City stars on vacation
Captain Stuart McCall is among three of Bradford City's most experienced players to be on holiday when the club makes it European debut. Manager Paul Jewell has confirmed that McCall, striker Dean Saunders and defender David Wetherall will all be missing
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Wayne's Rhodes to North
The owners of a Saltaire restaurant are claiming a culinary coup after capturing one of London's top chefs. Head chef Wayne Brimicombe, 24, has waved goodbye to London's most fashionable kitchens for the lure of Beeties restaurant. Wayne, who was trained
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'1,700 council homes set to be privatised'
Craven Council may transfer responsibility for its 1,700 properties to a housing association. The authority warns it is becoming increasingly difficult to find funds to ensure homes have modern kitchens and bathrooms and that repairs are done. The council
