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Record run-blitz from Saltaire's dynamic duo
It was league records, not wickets, that tumbled as Division Two batsmen went run crazy. Saltaire smashed Farsley's 21-year-old record, racking up an incredible 379 for five. Averaging more than 7.5 an over, the winning innings included Tariq Haroon's
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Fraud probe at Yorkshire
Yorkshire County Cricket Club have called in the police to investigate a substantial financial shortfall on their shop operations at Headingley. The day before the county champions begin the defence of their title against Surrey at Headingley, the club
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On This Day
In 1864, during a dispute, workers were 'locked out' of Bowling Ironworks, Bradford. In 1924, the Wembley exhibition was opened and the King's speech was broadcast in Town Hall Square, Bradford. In 1968, Britain introduced decimal coins in order to ease
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Fire chief retires
A former machine tool engineer who switched to a career in the fire service 30 years ago retires today. Mark Sayle, of Tetley Drive, Birkenshaw, began as a firefighter at Halifax station in 1972 and progressed through the ranks to become a Divisional
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Overheat fears for housing market
The district's house market, including Bingley, is in danger of over-heating, an estate agent has warned. House prices in Yorkshire and Humber rose faster in the first quarter of 2002 than they have over the last eight years. In the three months to March
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Builder broke slabs to use as missiles
A teenage builder has been locked up for his part in the Ravenscliffe disturbances - just two days after the riots in Manningham. Tony Worby, of Springwood Terrace, Bolton, pleaded guilty to a charge of violent disorder and was sentenced to 21 months
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Romanian trek for circus star Daryll
A circus performer is to travel to Romania to take all the fun of the fair to neglected orphans. Community worker Daryll Hackett is preparing to travel to Eastern Europe later this year armed only with juggling sticks, unicycles and fire breathing torches
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East Bowling complete first part of the Double
East Bowling Unity, needing only a point after their 3-2 midweek win over Fairweather Green, duly wrapped up their eighth Premier Division Championship in 18 seasons with a 2-1 win over Stanley Road. In a rehearsal of their forthcoming County Cup final
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Tykes banking on vast improvement
Yorkshire are keeping fingers tightly crossed that there is a big improvement in their fast bowling when they open their defence of the County Championship against favourites Surrey at Headingley tomorrow. New skipper Darren Lehmann is the only addition
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Saints 'have shamed League'
Chris Caisley today claimed the reputation of the sport was on the line as rugby top brass ponder Saints punishment. The RFL are today waiting to hear from St Helens seeking a formal explanation for the "Mickey Mouse" team selection for last Saturday's
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Only way is up for this school
It is surely an indication of just how desperate the situation is at Bradford Cathedral Community College that Ofsted inspectors should consider it worth commenting, as evidence of improvements, that "in the main" children now remove their personal-stereo
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£109m deal for Dixon
A £109.7 million offer has been made for Dixon Motors. Royal Bank of Scotland has made the offer for the UK's largest car and motorbike dealer through its Lombard subsidiary. Dixon, which has dealerships across the city including a £2 million development
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Op girl will miss McCall match
Brittle bone disease sufferer Hayley Finch has been dealt another blow with news she will not be able to attend Stuart McCall's Bradford City testimonial match. The Telegraph & Argus reported earlier this month how the 12-year-old City fan had been
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A healthy response to surgery
Better health and leisure provision for Newlands residents came one step closer to reality as work started on a new development. The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Ghazanfer Khaliq, and Bradford North MP Terry Rooney, both pictured with spades, took
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Horse riders in fear of speeding drivers
Horse riders say their lives are being put at risk by motorists speeding in a quiet country lane. Members of Raikes Hall Livery Yard bridleway group have become afraid to use the narrow road, the only way in and out of their stables, following a series
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New treatment hope for cancer girl Robyn
American doctors believe they could save the life of six-year-old cancer sufferer Robyn Brooks. The youngster, whose fight for survival is being backed by Bradford pop star Gareth Gates, is in the USA visiting specialist consultants. And Robyn has been
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Bike-injury Charlotte could miss holiday
The family of a six-year-old girl could be forced to cancel their summer holiday after she was injured by a motorcyclist while playing in a park. Charlotte Austin was today back with her mum Diane and dad Nigel at their Allerton home after spending 24
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Fires threaten plan for Islamic school
A series of arson attacks are threatening plans for an Islamic primary school in Bradford. Muslim leaders are hoping to open a 500-pupil school at the site of former Manningham Middle School. But they claim they are having to maintain 24-hour patrols
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Girlfriend 'given a fatal heroin dose'
A heroin addict collapsed and died from a drugs overdose after her boyfriend allegedly injected her because she was moody, a court was told. Jason Caswell is said to have given the fatal heroin dose to his girlfriend Tracey Bradley less than 24 hours
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Terrific Tracy spreads the word
A courageous mum who underwent surgery to rid her body of the terrifying risk of cancer is acting as an ambassador for research. Tracy Barraclough is spreading the word about life-saving scientific advances and leading promotion for Cancer Research UK
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It's all uphill for Colin's fit fifties club
Despite being in their 50s, runners Tony Wimbush and Colin Brooke, pictured, are in training for one of the toughest long-distance endurance events in the world. They are preparing to negotiate the 220-mile John Muir Trail in the mountains of California
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School fails Ofsted again
A troubled Bradford school today suffered a new blow after inspectors condemned its teaching and criticised the behaviour of unruly pupils. Ofsted inspectors have now failed the school twice - the latest coming in a hard-hitting report painting an abysmal
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - Men's social security benefits ought to be increased by 250 per cent. The reason? The blatant discrimination against male job applicants in today's employment market engineered by employers, many of whom are male themselves. As a long-term unemployed
