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Yeadon crash to 33 all out as Congs move up
Pudsey Congs sent out a chilling warning to the clubs who fancy their chances of deposing them as champions when they dismissed Yeadon for just 33 yesterday on their way to a crushing nine-wicket win. The result takes them to within one point of Bradford
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Graveney full of praise for McGrath
Chairman of selectors David Graveney was delighted with the performance of Yorkshire captain Anthony McGrath after England overcame Zimbabwe by an innings and 92 runs in the first Test at Lord's. McGrath followed up an impressive innings of 69 by claiming
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Bulls look to Aussies for inspiration
Chris Caisley today declared: I want us to be like the Australian cricket team. Bulls enigmatic chairman said that he hoped his side's success would continue: "Ad infinitum". The Bulls hit the summit of Super League with an emphatic victory over arch-rivals
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Combe: I'd love to join City
Alan Combe today admitted: I wish I had joined City a year ago. The Bantams head the chase for the Dundee United keeper when his contract runs out next month. Other clubs are interested but City hope the sway of their long-time interest in Combe could
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On This Day
In 1657, Oliver Cromwell refused the offer of the title King of England. In 1937, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge was opened. In 1957, Buddy Holly and the Crickets released their first record. From the Telegraph & Argus of May 27th, 1978... The
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A colourful role for new president Chris
The new president of Bradford-based Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) has vowed to put the organisation at the heart of the international colour industry. Chris Sargeant is taking over the role from Roy Seddon, who stepped down as president in April
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City relief agency sends aid to Iraq
The head of a Bradford relief agency said long-term aid is vital to get Iraq back on its feet again. Dr Nabeel Al-Ramadhani, of the Human Relief Foundation, based in Great Horton Road, has spent six weeks delivering blankets and medical supplies to the
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Court delays in riot prosecution
Almost two years after the Bradford riots, police and prosecutors defended the delay in bringing the perpetrators to justice. It was revealed today that 50 cases are still waiting to go to court, prompting criticism that the justice system was too slow
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City attracts trio of hit West End shows
Bradford is to welcome a trio of smash hit West End shows to its packed theatre programme. Theatre goers are already snapping up tickets for the arrival of Cats, the longest running musical in West End and Broadway history, at the Alhambra in July. But
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Landlord dies after lung cancer battle
A pub landlord from Silsden, described as "the life and soul of the party", has died after a long battle against lung cancer. Alan Tunnicliffe defied doctors' predictions that he would not see last Christmas and spent the seasonal holiday partying in
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City will 'Love' the festival
An outdoor drama set in a park is just one of the projects aimed at involving young people in this year's Bradford International Festival. The production, Tall Tales, will be performed by the University of Bradford's Theatre in the Mill, along with secondary
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - Correspondent C D Priestley's letter (May 15) on Tony Martin (pictured), the Legal System and Civilised Society is riddled with contradiction. The writer says that in a civilised society we must rely on the legal system, however flawed. Why? Mr
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Sidebottom out of vital C&G clash
Ryan Sidebottom has been pulled out of Yorkshire's team for their vital Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy clash with Worcestershire at New Road tomorrow because of a tight hamstring. The left-arm seamer was taken off during his first over in Phoenix's
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A lifeline smokers must grab
Many people might well be surprised that in this day and age smoking is allowed anywhere in hospitals. Tobacco is a known killer, mainly through lung cancer and heart disease. The fact that it is tolerated at all in areas where maintaining or repairing
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Ecology boosts asset growth
A Keighley-based 'green-thinking' building society has announced a growth in assets to more than £45 million. The Ecology Building Society, which has its headquarters in Cross Hills, announced a 15 per cent increase in assets in the year ending December
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Study to protect threatened species
Around 15 Kirklees organisations have got together to make the most comprehensive assessment yet on progress to protect and enhance wildlife populations in the district. The work is part of the district's Biodiversity Action Plan and aims to reverse declines
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Sweet talking!
Louise Holdsworth is bringing sweet memories back to Saltaire. She has opened a new old-fashioned sweet shop - and customers are spoilt for choice by the cornucopia of candy on offer. And the mother-of-two said her business in Queens Road, off Bingley
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The birth of a system to keep midwives safe
New cybertrack technology is helping keep community midwives safe when they're out on call. All community wives at Leeds Teaching Hospitals are to get the hi-tech equipment which allows them to send regular signals of their whereabouts using sophisticated
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Soccer ground loss fear of club
A football club fears it may lose the pitch it has played on for 13 years because of problems officials claim they are suffering with a flagship school. Thackley Sports, formerly Thackley Commercial Football Club, plays on Thorngarth Playing Fields now
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Tony uses vision to make a fresh start
Former Terrorvision frontman Tony Wright is looking for chart success once more - with his new band Laika Dog. The band has started rehearsals in Bradford to fine tune songs ready for the production of a CD at a studio in Doncaster, in a week's time.
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Wife's joy as trucker freed
The wife of freed lorry driver David Wilson spoke for the first time about the joy of being reunited with her husband. Delighted Tracey Wilson is enjoying an away-from-it-all break with David after he was released from a nine-week ordeal in a Greek jail
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'Knee-capped' man undergoes surgery
A man who was 'knee-capped' by a masked gang was due to undergo surgery for his injuries today. The 38-year-old victim was beaten with baseball bats and shot twice in the knee at a house in West Bowling while his seven-year-old son cowered upstairs in
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Hospitals to clamp down on smokers
Hospital staff are to be trained to deal with patients and visitors who become aggressive when forced to smoke outside. The training is part of a £50,000 plan to rejig Bradford Hospitals Trust's smoking policy - which has seen new outdoor shelters built
