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Amateurs sink in final showdowns
Bradford amateurs Karmand Centre suffered double trouble in the ABA finals at Barnsley. The Barkerend club were confident of following up Gavin Smith's win at the Metrodome last year with more success. Instead Karmand hopefuls Femi Fehintola and Terry
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On This Day
In 1896, the first Olympic games of the modern era were opened in Athens. In 1915, Mr F. W. Jowett MP was elected chairman of the Independent Labour Party. In 1944, Britain introduced P.A.Y.E. income tax. From the Telegraph & Argus of April 6th, 1977
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Daredevil grandad proves he can do it!
Daredevil grandad John Paxton always told his family he could abseil and now he has proved it. The 74-year-old donned hard hat and hiking boots to plunge 150 feet down Provincial House in Bradford yesterday. And in doing so he raised more than £300 for
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Armed robbers foiled
Armed robbers fled empty-handed after a Post Office worker refused to hand over cash and triggered the in-store alarm. And detectives believe the foiled gang may have been spotted 'casing out' another potential target just hours earlier. Two or possibly
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Send me to prison, pleads addict
A man with a 22-year record of stealing from shops to feed his heroin addiction was locked up for four months after he pleaded to go to jail. Alvin Lewis Cross, 37, appeared before Bingley magistrates yesterday and pleaded guilty to three charges of theft
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New hunt for 'Bonnie and Clyde'
Detectives believe a Bradford 'Bonnie and Clyde' may have resumed their criminal career following a handbag snatch in Girlington. The mystery duo is wanted in connection with more than ten night-time robberies on lone women. It is thought they have been
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Hospital flies in 17 nurses from India
Airedale General Hospital has been forced to employ overseas nurses for the first time because of a deepening recruitment crisis. A total of 17 nurses from Southern India have flown in to work in the acute division, where vacancies reached an all-time
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Return my baby's Christening video, pleads mum
A new mum who flew from America to have her baby christened in her home town of Bradford is devastated by the theft of precious video tape of the event. Natalie Dibuono, from Chicago, got a family friend to capture her daughter Celeste's christening on
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A bitter battle to rule Bradford
Candidates are set to go to the hustings in a bitter battle to unlock Bradford's hung Council and gain an overall majority. The two years of deadlock following the rout of Labour after a decade of heavy control carried on with a Tory leadership propped
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Council workers set to be crimebusters
Council workers are set to turn crime-busters in a pioneering new bid to make the streets of Bradford safer. All 5,000 of the authority's workers are being urged to keep their eyes peeled for crooks and suspicious activity and report it anonymously to
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Oakenshaw win cup semi thriller
Oakenshaw are through to the finals of the District Sunday Cup. A goal in extra time shattered East Bowling Unity who had been reduced to ten men early on in the game. Unity's dream of repeating their famous cup treble of 2002-2001 season were shattered
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Dragons are stern test for Cougars
Chairman Neil Spencer will be hoping for a good crowd as the National League Cup comes to Cougar Park. York Wasps' demise has forced Keighley to swap groups, meaning one less home game and no lucrative derby games. The regional nature of the competition
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Vanzie's Italian job gets the go-ahead
Bobby Vanzie's on-off European title fight WILL go ahead on April 27. Lightweight Vanzie, pictured, has received and signed his contract to take on Sandro Casamonica for the vacant crown in Italy. Verona is expected to be named as the venue in the next
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Bulls must have that vital spark
Bradford Bulls captain Robbie Paul says his team cannot afford to be switched off when they visit London Broncos tomorrow. "They are playing very well," said the stand-off of the side who have now settled into their Brentford FC home. "London had a tough
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Walsh targets July return
Gary Walsh has his sights set on Scotland. City's former first-choice goalkeeper has not kicked a ball since Boxing Day, but is hoping to be fit enough to feature in the pre-season tour north of the border at the end of July. Physio Steve Redmond said
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Wimbledon 1 Bradford City 2
Top scorer Eoin Jess and Mark Bower hit the target as City bagged their fifth away league win of the season at Wimbledon today - and buried any lingering fears of being dragged into the relegation scrap. City were well worth the points, stretching their
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Welcome allies in crime war
Given that only in the last few weeks statistics have shown a worrying increase in the amount of crime in Bradford, any initiative to combat it has to be welcomed. Actually, the link-up between Bradford Council and Crimestoppers seems a very sensible
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Four women locked up for 'vigilante' attack
Four young women have been locked up for launching a "vigilante" attack on a vulnerable woman they falsely accused of being a child-molester. Bradford Crown Court heard how the 23-year-old victim, described as being inadequate and with a low IQ, was invited
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Man held in murder hunt
Detectives were today questioning a man in connection with the killing of Pudsey car dealer Philip Smith. Officers confirmed they had arrested a 46-year-old man from Elland yesterday and were quizzing him about Mr Smith's murder. Mr Smith, 29, was found
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Biker hurt in crash
A motorcyclist was seriously ill in hospital today after crashing on a series of bends in Apperley Bridge. The 26-year-old rider from Rawdon was rushed to Bradford Royal Infirmary with multiple injuries. The Suzuki bike was travelling along Apperley Lane
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To Bradford with Love - fans flock to Bond exhibition
Bradford's world-beating James Bond exhibition is leaving a record number of film fans shaken, not stirred. The exhibition, which opened 13 days ago, has already attracted more than 10,600, with many queuing for up to an hour to get a glimpse inside 007
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Neighbour's skills saved boy's life
A quick-thinking neighbour has proved that first aid training can really help save lives. Roberto Zaccardelli, who has worked for the Red Cross, dashed next door to resuscitate Ashley Lumb when he stopped breathing during a severe asthma attack. The youngster
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150,000 expected to watch Festival
The organisers of Bradford Festival today promised that local people will be at the heart of the event - even though international acts could steal the show. Details of the "people's festival" will be revealed for the first time at a Council scrutiny
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Step out for a rhyme or two
Its a matter of culture. But it isn't the theatre or the arts, its a good old fashioned walk. But they aren't just any old walks, but bristling with unusual ideas and cultural elements. For the cultural folk of Otley, walking isn't all about muddy boots
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Gareth is ambassador
Bradford pop sensation Gareth Gates has been handed a prestigious new role as an ambassador for the Prince's Trust. Gareth will tonight join the nine other finalists from Pop Idol for a concert to help raise more than £250,000 for the Prince of Wales's
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - Once upon a time there was a town called Broad-Ford where people were friendly, there was no crime and the streets were gleaming. The leaders of the town were respected and listened to all their subjects and red tape had never been heard of. Things
