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Guiseley face tough test
Guiseley face a tough replay at Dr Martens Premier Division Stafford Rangers tomorrow after an unbelievable goalless draw at Nethermoor on Saturday. After seeing his under-strength defence given a torrid time by the Midlanders, Guiseley boss Neil Parsley
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Withers set for GB call
Bradford Bulls full back Michael Withers, seems certain to make his Great Britain debut against the Australians next Sunday, but it might not be at full back. He may have to bow to Wigan's Kris Radlinski's greater experience of the position, but coach
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On this day
In 1881, the Bradford Provident Industrial Society celebrated its 21st anniversary. In 1917, in wartime Bradford, Sugar cards were introduced. In 1991, press baron Robert Maxwell drowned after falling from his yacht. From the Telegraph & Argus of
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Promise of new voice for all
Bradford businesses are being promised a powerful new voice by the Federation of Small Businesses. The group's six West Riding divisions have been allowed to split from a larger Yorkshire branch to form a sub-regional body. The new group will represent
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Fireworks party storm
Hundreds of angry families were turned away from Odsal bonfire and firework display as they fought to get into the Bradford Bulls' Firework Extravaganza. Many began to queue an hour before the event - due to start at 6pm - to ensure a place. But after
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Bus travellers in hot seats
Passengers will walk into the world's most amazing bus shelters while waiting for services on Bradford's first state-of-the-art guided bus route. They will sit on seats warmed by the power from wind turbines attached to the shelters on Manchester Road
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Veterans pay tribute to fallen comrades
Bradford's war veterans, wearing their poppies with pride, packed into St George's Hall for the 55th Festival of Remembrance. Organised by Bradford Council, who took over its running from the Bradford Federation of Ex-Service Associations four years ago
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Student hardship cases soar
Bradford University is having to bail out students who are so hard-up they are working day and night to pay off debts. The amount of hardship funds handed out by administrators to help keep students' heads above water has more than doubled in the past
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Dream win for Pop Idol Gareth
A Bradford singer stands on the verge of pop stardom today after he ran away with the voting on TV's Pop Idol show. Gareth Gates overcame his stutter to be voted one of two winners in the first semi-final of the ITV show. The 17-year-old was voted through
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142 arrested in riots probe
Detectives investigating the Bradford riots have charged 25 people with the offence of riot. Since the weekend of rioting which began on July 7 in Bradford, 142 people have been arrested, including 35 on the night. Of those, 73 people have been charged
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Khaliq backs ref
Jawaid Khaliq's latest victim was left fuming by the early stoppage of their fight in Glasgow. The Bradford-trained Khaliq claimed his 17th win in 19 outings with victory after 65 seconds of round three against American Luther Smith. The IBO welterweight
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Stormy exit for Avenue
Park Avenue were dumped out of the FA Umbro Trophy at the first hurdle by UniBond Division One outfit Kendal Town in controversial circumstances at Parkside Road. Avenue were incensed when they realised the referee for the tie was Preston official David
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Bees sting Cleckheaton
Just like the lion in the Wizard of Oz, the Bees have found their heart. Some were asking questions of their ability - and particularly their finishing - when things came to the crunch after they had lost three matches in five weeks by a converted try
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Lawrence 'out until New Year'
Jamie Lawrence is out of Bradford City's plans until the New Year - and Lee Sharpe may not be ready until Christmas. City's long-term crocks both face a lengthy wait until they can push their claims for a first-team recall. But David Wetherall was due
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Dilemma for hard-up students
There has always been a work culture among the student population, traditionally involving part-time or seasonal jobs to top up the grant and provide a bit of extra spending money. That, though, was in the days before grants were replaced by student loans
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Impressive Tally
A volunteer from Bradford is the 50th Yorkshire Electricity employee to win an Ambassador Award. Projects manager Tally Singh, of Undercliffe, has received a £500 grant to help with his work for children with special needs at the Priestley Centre. Mr
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Chip shop staff fight for batter deal
Two thirds of the workforce at the world's biggest fish and chip shop went on an eight-hour strike over pay, terms and conditions. Around 40 staff, including chefs, waiters and kitchen staff at Harry Ramsden's in Guiseley were supported by shouts from
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Hospital trust merger review launched
A review has been launched to look at the possibility of two hospital trusts merging services by the year 2006. Consultants have been recruited by Airedale NHS Trust and Bradford Hospitals Trust to investigate future changes in medicine which might force
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Tributes to popular doctor
Tributes have been paid to a Bradford doctor after he lost his long battle against cancer. Today Rita King, pictured, 59, wife of Dr Andrew King, said: "He was a very strong and determined man, a true Yorkshire man. If anyone wanted to live he did but
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Asian home for elderly set to close
Bradford's only home catering for elderly south Asian residents faces closure because of a huge bill for refurbishment. Milton House, off Barkerend Road, needs work costing up to £1 million to meet new Government standards. And officers will tell tomorrow's
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Driver is hero in ram raid drama
A have-a-go hero made a desperate bid to foil ram raiders who smashed their way through the window of a mobile phone shop early today. The raiders struck at the Total Phone Warehouse at about 3am in the almost-deserted Main Street in Bingley. But passing
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - It was good to see I Khan in print again recently ("Solving the forced marriage problem", T&A, October 27). People with his clarity of thought, perceptive analysis and the courage of their convictions are to be congratulated. However in our
