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Lehmann sets new record for Yorks
Darren Lehmann posted another personal batting record for Yorkshire in the Roses match at Headingley yesterday - but it would not have been possible without assistance from his former captain, David Byas. In a day restricted to 48 overs by heavy rain
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No-show City are blasted by rivals
City have been branded an "absolute disgrace" after pulling out of today's friendly with Telford at the 11th hour. The Bantams contacted the Conference side yesterday afternoon to say they were unable to raise a side through injuries and a virus. But
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Drop-dead gorgeous
Bulls hero Michael Withers reckons he almost had too much time before landing last night's last-ditch drop goal at The Boulevard. With the scores tied at 24-24 in the final minute after Hull scored 14 points in nine minutes, Withers slotted over a one-pointer
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Support this 'cop shop' plan
The idea of recruiting volunteers from among Queensbury people who are prepared to man the village's police station when it re-opens is an excellent one - although those who fancy their chances at chasing criminals might be disappointed. Their role isn't
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Mum's kidney gives son new life
A mother has enabled her son to come off four years of dialysis by donating to him one of her kidneys. Barbara Sutcliffe, 55, did not hesitate to put herself forward when doctors were looking for a suitable kidney donor for 26-year-old Neil. Mother and
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School praised for core subjects
Teachers have been praised at a Bingley primary school where children achieve well above national averages in tests. An Ofsted report concludes that Myrtle Park Primary School in the Poplar House area is "an effective school" giving the taxpayer good
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Former addicts in Amsterdam study
Former heroin users from Bradford are to visit Amsterdam on a fact-finding mission which could shape Government drugs policy. The women, who are undergoing rehabilitation with the Ripple Drugs Project, will visit controversial "clean houses", where users
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Parents do battle over bus passes pass
Parents in a Bradford village are fighting the withdrawal of free bus passes for their children - for a second year running. Youngsters who live in Denholme and attend Parkside Secondary School in Cullingworth say they have been told they can no longer
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Council workers plan more strikes
Bradford faces at least two more days of crippling strike action by council workers unless a compromise with bosses can be found soon. Industrial action by three unions representing public workers has been planned for August 14 and an unspecified date
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Anguish of school labelled as failing
A primary school which was re-inspected after querying its Ofsted report has now been condemned as failing. Whetley Primary School in Girlington achieved a "satisfactory" rating in the first inspection. But school leaders were unhappy with the report,
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Andrew acting out his fantasy for real
A Bradford man is set to sell his home to follow his dream of becoming a professional actor. Andrew Whitlaw, 35, pictured, is putting his house and his Ford Fiesta up for sale to help fund a one-year acting course in London and fulfil a lifetime's ambition
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'Our school is like a Wild West scene'
Residents today claimed a school playground has turned into the Wild West after repeated vandalism attacks. Staff at St Augustine's CofE Primary School in Wapping Road repeatedly have to clear glass from smashed windows before teaching, with more than
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I wish I could lock you up, says judge
An alcoholic who threatened to stab police officers during a stand-off outside his Queensbury home has been spared a prison term because the jails are full. Judge Roger Scott said officers should not have to put up with Anthony Dignam's behaviour and
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - As the Trades Union nominated director of Bradford Vision, I fully support the Capital of Culture bid. However, we will only succeed if we honestly address weaknesses and seek to remedy them urgently. I was outraged by the remarks of Robin Morley
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Cougars unveil bright new star
The latest product of the Fairbank rugby league dynasty could be helping the Cougars battle it out at Post Office Road tomorrow. Oliver Fairbank, the nephew of Bradford and Great Britain great Karl, could be in line for a debut as Keighley travel to Featherstone
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Timed to Perfection
Hull FC 24, Bulls 25 - Michael Withers has only landed two drop goals in his career, but both have been dramatic in the extreme. On Friday, September 3 1999 the Australian landed a match-winning effort in injury-time to give the Bulls a 19-18 injury-time
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On This Day
In 1871, British Columbia became a Canadian province. In 1880, the Bradford Park Avenue ground was opened. In 1973, Kung Fu star Bruce Lee died, aged 32. From the Telegraph & Argus of July 20th, 1977... Sporting interests clash in Bradford on August
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Gun case postman escapes jail term
A postman who threatened work colleagues with a cigarette lighter shaped like a gun has avoided a prison sentence. Victor Elvidge, who was also carrying six knives and a hammer, told workmates at the Shipley sorting office that he had eight bullets and
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Be a bobby dazzler and man the police station!
People in Queensbury are being urged to help man their police station when it reopens. The station, in New Park Road, is due to launch in about three months after the £15,000 needed to bring the building up to scratch was provided by West Yorkshire Police
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Public centre stage in hi-tech artwork
Bradford's newest public square is set to be transformed into a film set as work begins to produce the city's very own movie. More than 100 extras from across Bradford are being signed up to star in the film along with a string of local celebrities. Once
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Club's striptease bar bid fails on first lap
Plans for Bradford's first lap dancing club have been thrown out by councillors. Bradford Council's licensing panel voted not to lift its 14-year ban on striptease acts to allow lap dancers to perform at Monroes bar in the city centre. But councillors
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Our lollipop man takes some licking!
With his fluorescent yellow jacket, lollipop stick and beaming smile, Terry Rowe, pictured, is a familiar sight for pupils heading to their Bradford school. The 70-year-old has helped pupils at Greengates Primary School cross the busy New Line-Harrogate
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I didn't gloat over September 11
A senior prosecuting solicitor in Bradford was suspended after being accused of claiming the September 11 tragedy "was all the fault of the Jews," a hearing was told. Crown Prosecutor Halima Aziz, pictured, was told to clear her desk after her bosses
