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Crisis has hit us all
Wayne Jacobs today described City's survival as vital for the whole community in Bradford. The club's elder statesman, one of the 16 whose contracts were torn up in May, admitted the past few weeks have been a horrible experience. And as he looked hopefully
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This can be start of a new era
The weekend could have been a disaster. One year on from the devastating riots that rocked Bradford last year, the spotlight was once again on the city. Would there be a repeat of the running battles and violent clashes? In the end, no. Instead, a number
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On This Day
In 1892, Dadabhai Naoraji became Britain's first non-white MP. In 1909, a new American Consul was appointed for Bradford. In 1960, Labour stalwart and creator of the NHS, Aneurin Bevan, died. From the Telegraph & Argus of July 6th, 1977... Careers
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Growing Empire doubles in size
Electrical retailing giant Empire EC Plc is on target to double its turnover from £100 million to £200 million. Madan Showan, chairman and founder of the firm, says to cope with the increase in business the firm will be taking on an extra 150 staff. Mr
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Surprise blossoms in chemical works
A rare plant is flourishing at a chemical plant in the heart of industrial Kirklees. The plant is a type of orchid called the Marsh Helleborine, which has been found at Dow's Mitchell Cotts chemical plant in Mirfield. It has been identified as a priority
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TV stars pad up to boost appeal total
Soap stars from Emmerdale and The Bill are pushing out the boundaries for a charity cricket match in Bingley. Fans will be able to see their favourite characters knock each other for six in the sporting competition to raise money for the Lord Mayor of
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Set for summer fun
Youngsters across the district can take part in a boredom-busting activity scheme organised by Bradford Council this summer. Thousands of children are expected to sign up for the holiday play programme which is one of the biggest in the country and offers
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Festival bosses stung by letter
Bradford International Festival bosses have hit back after an open letter criticising this year's event was circulated at a peace conference in the city. Robin Morley, the festival producer, said the action by former directors of the Bradford Festival
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'Alzheimer's stigma puts people at risk'
Major new research by a Bradford professor reveals that the fear of being diagnosed with dementia is putting patients at risk. Professor Murna Downs, of the University of Bradford's Dementia Group, was the lead researcher in the biggest-ever research
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Schools succeed in hunt for teachers
A drive to overcome negative views about Bradford and fill vacant teaching posts is showing signs of success. The district had 192 teacher vacancies in Spring 2001. A year on, the number has fallen to 123. A new unit, funded by the Teacher Training Agency
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'We need to learn to live in harmony'
A senior churchman told a packed Bradford Cathedral that last year's rioters were responsible for their own actions and had to face their punishment. Canon Derek Jackson made the comments in his sermon at yesterday's service to mark the election to office
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Vicious beating in rage attack
A motorist suffered serious injuries when he was beaten about the head in a road rage attack. The man was viciously assaulted by another driver brandishing an unknown weapon after an altercation which started in Bradford. The victim, who was driving a
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Fatigue sets in as Cougars crumble
Keighley Cougars 16, Batley Bulldogs 32: The dazzling display that destroyed Sheffield last week was sadly not repeated as the Cougars caved in. An extra 400 spectators turned out for the match, but were disappointed with the lacklustre display from the
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Watson's advice an inspiration for Witter
Michael Watson has been an inspiration in Junior Witter's rise up the boxing ladder. He is also a stark reminder of the brutal dangers the Bradford fighter faces every time he steps into a ring. And tonight Witter will pay his respects to Watson's bravery
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Haroon's single-handed demolition of Brighouse
Overseas star Tariq Haroon once against justified his air-fare with a magnificent performance with bat and ball for Saltaire. He hit a majestic 102 for Saltaire at Roberts Park as the home side managed 199 all out. On another day this could have been
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Roper sends Yeadon into seventh heaven
Baildon's performance of the season in beating Pudsey Congs last week has just been surpassed. Just one week on and Yeadon, bottom of the league and with seven fewer wins than the leaders, grabbed their own shock result, and in some style too. Congs crashed
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Area Wrose to the occasion!
Two lucky Telegraph & Argus readers were celebrating today after scooping top prizes in our summer spectacular supplement. And it seems that Wrose, Shipley, is the luckiest location in the district, as of 1,973 entries, two big winners came from the
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Special toy would enrich Chloe's life
A proud mum today told of her dream of giving her 12-year-old disabled daughter a new toy for the first time. Chloe Hudson, of Longfield Drive, Dudley Hill, cannot crawl, walk, talk, eat, or even sit up in a chair. Her only way of communicating is through
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Coast-to-coast ride by irresistible Forse
A Bradford man who feared he would never walk again after falling 50 feet from a cliff has undertaken a gruelling 150-mile cycle ride. Andrew Forse, of Wibsey, spent the weekend cycling coast-to-coast across the North of England to raise money for Pinderfields
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At the starting Gates
Records shops are bracing themselves for a stampede from avid Gareth Gates fans as they desperately try to get their hands on his new single. The 17-year-old pop idol takes his second plunge into the pop charts today with the release of his song Anyone
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - I am writing in regards to the LEA's proposals of closing down either Parkland Primary School or Thorpe Primary School. Due to the LEA's mistake of reopening Thorpe School as a primary and creating a surplus of pupil places, Parkland is being victimised
