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Gomersal fail to weather the storm
Hanging Heaton were the only winners on a day when rain led to six of Division One's game's being abandoned as one-point draws. New signing Chris Tolley hit 104 as Hanging Heaton inflicted a second successive defeat on newly-promoted Gomersal. The former
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Law lays platform
Preston 1, Bradford City 0: As Gordon Gibb might say, there is a stirring in the undergrowth. The City chairman has already set his sights towards next season and the emergence of the new generation of Danny Forrests and Simon Francises. And away fans
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Break did me power of good, claims Peacock
Jamie Peacock's doctor is a rugby union man. Which meant the inspirational second rower, ruled out with a broken hand until May 3 (that's next Saturday), had to admit to him that he played through the semi-final against Wigan. The doc, who hadn't seen
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Rhinos pay the penalty
Bradford Bulls 22, Leeds Rhinos 20: No wind, no sun, no rain - a roofed stadium provides many things. It keeps the ball dry, the turf fresh, the crowd happy, dramatically improves the atmosphere and, most importantly, creates the perfect conditions for
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Cup kings! Noble feeling just champion
Bulls coach Brian Noble paid tribute to his Challenge Cup heroes and admitted his side were "running on ether" as they withstood a late Leeds onslaught to lift the Powergen Challenge Cup. Just a Paul Deacon penalty separated the two sides at Cardiff's
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Loophole threat to internet firm
A major internet company founded in Bradford is campaigning against unfair competition created by a loophole in European tax laws. Gameplay.com has enlisted the help of Yorkshire and Humber Euro MP David Bowe, who is pressing for action. The video games
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Pension fears put to rest in new deal
First Group, which runs buses across the Bradford district, has signed a new deal with its workers to allay fears over pensions. Nearly 600 workers at First Group across Bradford are to benefit from the new agreement for both existing and new staff. Both
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Pace loses and wins in new TV boxes deal
Electronics giant Pace Microtechnology has lost its exclusive contract with Sky to produce advanced set-top boxes, it was revealed today. But the Saltaire-based firm has struck a replacement deal which it says will generate more money than before - by
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Prints secure a 'thumbs up'
A thumbprint scheme to cut credit card fraud has proved a big success in its first year, police said today. Introduced into Bradford city centre shops and garages last spring, the scheme has gradually spread and now 35 outlets have taken it up. "It has
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Garden a memorial for Kyle
Young friends of a boy who died under the wheels of a lorry have been adding the finishing touches to a community garden created in his memory. Welcome signs and flowers have been added to the garden, at the entrance to Ravenscliffe estate on Harrogate
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Merger a threat to campus theatre
The planned merger between Bradford University and College could put the future of a celebrated theatre at risk. Touring productions at the Theatre in the Mill have already been scrapped until a decision on the future of the theatre is made. The theatre
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Thousands greet Bulls' cup-winning heroes
The sun shone on Bradford as more than 5,000 Bulls fans welcomed home their conquering heroes. The Bradford Bulls returned from Cardiff with the Powergen Challenge Cup trophy to be greeted by jubilant fans after an epic victory 22-20 victory over arch-rivals
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Queen's Award praises efforts
A Baildon businesswoman has helped her employers win a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise. Catherine Smith, 60, was rewarded for her contribution to travel agency firm Travel Counsellors, where she works as a travel consultant. The company won an
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New destinations for budget airline
Jet2 has announced plans to fly to two new destinations from Leeds-Bradford Inter-national Airport. It will launch twice-weekly services to Faro in Portugal's Algarve and a four-times-a-week service to Prague in the Czech Republic. The company says it
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Leaders urged to be different
Around 400 business leaders from across the country are taking a flight of fantasy into Bradford - to learn how to make a difference. The managers and company directors will be attending a series of seminars and theatrical events at the Abundant Life
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Sir Ken may put case in Morrison takeover battle
Morrisons will state its case on why it should be allowed to buy the Safeway chain at a high-profile public meeting this week. So far the Bradford-based company has refused to confirm whether it will be chairman Sir Ken Morrison or another of the company's
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Riot award for police worker
A Kirklees police worker has been rewarded for her role on the Bradford riots inquiry. Catherine Langhorn, above, was nominated for West Yorkshire Police Authority's new trophy for Outstanding Achievement by a Support Staff member in recognition of her
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Adults join children in skateboard park plea
Skateboarders and residents have formed an unusual alliance - to get the youngsters off the streets. The youngsters want a home to practise their tricks and skills, while the residents want peace and quiet back on the streets of Sandy Lane, near Cottingley
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'We'll fight to save historic school site'
A local history society has vowed to carry on campaigning to save a former school building despite attempts to safeguard it from demolition being turned down. The Baildon Historical Society applied for listed building status for the former Woodbottom
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Open House plan to promote artists
Bradford International Festival has been awarded more than £17,000 to encourage artists to open their homes and studios to members of the public. The cash - from Yorkshire Arts - will help to expand on what was a successful part of the festival last year
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'Help us unravel mystery of court'
An appeal has been launched for volunteers to help "demystify" the court process for victims of crime called to give evidence. Victim Support West Yorkshire is looking for people to befriend witnesses and other people appearing in court and help them
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Health worries shut homeless refuge
A refuge for homeless people has been forced to close for at least a month so health and safety work can be carried out on the building. The Place at St Mary's will be shut for work to update the building to meet fire, electrical and food hygiene standards
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Hero saves family from burning flat
A Bradford man was today hailed a hero after breaking into a burning flat to help save a trapped mother and her youngsters. Gerard Craven heard shouts coming from a neighbouring flat in Arkendale Mews, Horton Bank Top, and smashed the door down. Another
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What a day, what a match!
Cardiff was the place to be. Even before Robbie Paul had thrown a dummy or Joe Vagana had made a giant tackle, fans of both Bradford and Leeds were united in praise for the Welsh capital. And, unlike the problematic rival football fans who have descended
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - Although on numerous occasions this year we have offered through the Telegraph & Argus a free neutering scheme to cat owners on low income we don't seem to have reached the "human cuckoos" who seem to still let their cats produce litters of
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Thackley come out top in derby
Liversedge 0, Thackley 3: Thackley edged the last derby of the season to run out 3-0 winners over Liversedge who were playing their last game in the Northern Counties East Premier Division this term. The victors still have two matches left and this win
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No club's had it as hard as us - Law
Nicky Law reckons Bradford City have had the toughest season of any football club in England. A host of Nationwide League sides have been in administration or are threatened with it since the game's financial bubble burst spectacularly. But Law, pictured
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Lowes revels in 'brilliant' triumph
Jimmy Lowes always stated it was his intention to make the most of this, his last Challenge Cup Final. But he may have overdone it. "The stadium was pretty much empty by the time I had finished my lap of honour," said Lowes after an emotional first trip
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Proud day for the whole city
There must be many a well-chewed fingernail in Bradford today following the high tension of the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final on Saturday afternoon. All credit must go to both teams for providing 80 minutes of exciting rugby packed with energy, commitment
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On This Day
In 1789, the crew of the "Bounty" mutinied against Captain Bligh. In 1910, the cottage baths in Bolton Road, Bradford, were opened. In 1947, the balsa wood raft "Kon Tiki" sailed from Peru on its journey to Polynesia. From the Telegraph & Argus of
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Health crisis... but it's business as usual for John
Bradford businessman John Holdsworth is not only thousands of miles from home he is also sitting in the centre of a world health crisis. Chief engineer Mr Holdsworth is employed by a Spanish company making bathroom products like toilets and cisterns,