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Galloping into second
Gallopers moved into second place in the Grattan League Division One after beating Buttershaw Bantams in a thriller. Gallopers went in 1-0 in front at half time and, although Buttershaw had the more chances, it was Gallopers who struck again and doubled
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No time for talk declares McCall
The time for talking is over. Words are cheap, now is the time for action. That is Stuart McCall's blunt assessment of City's alarming demise over the past month. And the skipper is demanding results must improve immediately - with some reward from the
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Guiseley top group with Avenue after easy win
Guiseley joined neighbours Bradford Park Avenue at the top of the UniBond League Challenge Cup Group Three table last night after a 2-1 home win over Harrogate Town. They enjoyed a comfortable 2-1 victory over Division One rivals Harrogate at Nethermoor
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Treble time for Withers
Michael Withers, pictured, completed a marvellous treble last night by being named as Bradford Bulls' Player of the Year - awarded by the Bulls' Fan Club - at a packed Pennington's Variety Club. In the last nine days he has won the Harry Sunderland Trophy
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Pressure is on Jim
Bradford City chairman Geoffrey Richmond today revealed: I'm disappointed and worried about our apparent loss of form. Ahead of tonight's crucial game at Millwall, the Bantams chief urged supporters not to panic after a run of six defeats in seven have
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Move could be a mixed blessing
There is no disputing the value of a strong voice when it comes to promoting a region and keeping an eye on its interests. Whether the Yorkshire and Humber Assembly, created out of the merger of the Regional Assembly and the Regional Chamber and with
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Have a break...
Bradford Chamber of Commerce is urging businesses to exploit a new 'technology tax break'. The group says few firms have taken up the 100 per cent tax allowances in IT investment introduced earlier this year. Running until March 2003, the government brought
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Court trials cut by a third
Bradford Crown Court is dealing with almost 30 per cent fewer trials than 12 months ago. The court has more than halved a backlog of 1,000 cases in 1999 and is now ready to hit Government targets for the speed with which it deals with cases. The slump
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Historic city buildings are put on the market
Major buildings worth millions of pounds have been put on the market by Bradford Council. The magnificent Design Exchange and Merchants House in historic Little Germany are among those up for sale. Carlisle Business Centre, in the heart of Manningham;
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Police arrest another in murder case
Detectives have arrested a 40-year-old Keighley man on suspicion of the murder of 16-year-old Yasser Hussain Nazir. The man was interviewed by detectives and bailed to appear at a police station at a later date. Yasser, of Chatsworth Street, Keighley,
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From brass to gold as band takes title
The Black Dyke Band has confirmed its position as a world leader by winning a national trophy - for the 17th time. The group swept aside competition from 19 other bands at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday to win the National Brass Band Championships
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Designer diseases warning
A Bradford warfare expert today warned of the potential of lethal designer diseases being launched by terrorists. University of Bradford Professor Malcolm Dando, a world-leading authority on biological and chemical warfare, claims hi-tech terrorists may
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Warning over gipsies' sales
Trading standards chiefs today warned bargain hunters not to buy furniture from illegal gipsy sites in Bradford. Gipsies who had set up a furniture and carpet sale in a private car park off Cemetery Road, were forced to move off yesterday after being
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Teenager locked up after rioting
The youngest person to be charged over last summer's riots in Bradford has been locked up for nine months. The 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, threw stones at police officers during the violent clashes. More than 300 officers were
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We stared death in the face
A cab driver told today how a gunman pointed a revolver at his head and squeezed the trigger only seconds after executing a dad-of-four. Shaokat Khan cheated death when the weapon failed to fire. All the 35-year-old heard was the click of the hammer as
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - Isn't it about time councillors in Bradford are voted on by results? The Council has a great skill for having meetings. Of course the first meeting is to arrange the date of the next meeting. That meeting is then held to select the committee, and
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Mud causes big teams to slip up
Sunday morning's heavy conditions proved a leveller in the second round of the Bradford FA Sunday Senior Cup with several creditable performances by lower division clubs. Best result of the day was by Division 1B's Junction United, who won 4-0 against
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City may look to Hearts' Juanjo
City are ready to open talks with Juanjo. The Hearts winger is out of contract at the end of the month and Jim Jefferies is hopeful of bringing him to Valley Parade. But he faces competition both north and south of the border for the 24-year-old Spaniard
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On This Day
In 1915, cricket legend W.G. Grace died. In 1923, rubber setts were laid on the roadway in Hall Ings, Bradford. In 1942, the Allied offensive at El Alamein began during World War II. From the Telegraph & Argus of October 23rd, 1976... Every houswife
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New £1.3m Flag facility
Pudsey-based car rescue and insurance group Green Flag is opening a new £1.3m training facility. The site, based beside New Pudsey train station, will serve as a centre of excellence for all computer-based training within the company. Fitted with nine
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New firm has Young at heart
A new conference and event management firm has been launched in Bradford. After several years working in the business Joanne Young has decided to go it alone by starting up Andromeda. Organising everything from dinner entertainment to full-scale business
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Pools are closed for week of repairs
The main and learner pools at Batley Sports and Tennis Centre are closed this week. Both pools are now shut and will remain closed for up to a week to allow inspection and remedial works to the pool walls to be carried out safely. Staff are contacting
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New assembly will aim to raise profile
A new organisation aiming to make Yorkshire the country's premier county has been launched. Members of the new Yorkshire and Humber Assembly yesterday promised to raise the profile of the white rose county across the world and bring economic prosperity
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Young thugs told to stop terrorism
A gang of racist young thugs has been ordered to stop terrorising their neighbourhood or face court action. Seven boys, aged between ten and 17, have been sent letters warning them they will be served with Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBO) unless they
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At last! A big boost for disabled jobless
Disabled people looking for work are to be helped by a groundbreaking partnership between big business and the public sector. Disability @ Work aims to to bring together job seekers with employers to help smooth the process. The scheme, launched this
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Punk group comes to Priestley's aid
The struggling Priestley Centre for the Arts is to receive help from an unexpected quarter - Bradford's punk community. Veteran rockers The Negatives are putting together a six-band benefit show - called Punk for Priestley - to raise funds for the historic
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Lecturers abandon pay dispute protest
The Government should be grateful to lecturers for calling off their strike over pay, the union's Bradford-based president claimed today. Tina Downes, pictured, from Shipley, has been elected by the 68,000 members of NATFHE to be this year's president
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Loo-sing patience with the super lav
Bradford's state-of-the-art super loos are draining the patience of the public and Council - because the doors sometimes will not open or shut. Officers admit that the luxury public toilets - which cost £40,000 each - have developed embarrassing problems
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Car holds clue to murder
Officers today launched an appeal for witnesses following the execution of Mohammed Basharat, who was gunned down in the offices of Little Horton Private Hire in Holme Top, Bradford, on Saturday at around 8.35pm as he prepared to go out on a job. Detectives
