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Time for all to show some pride
The amount of rubbish dumped around Bradford is a disgrace. Most of us are well enough aware of that. It has been said often enough. However the latest statistics produced by the Council dramatically illustrate just how much of a disgrace it really is
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Demolition firm is praised for safety
Bradford firm Controlled Demolition Group has been rewarded - for being accident free for four years. The company was presented with a Gold Award for four consecutive years without accident or incident from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
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Offering up a chance to live in luxury
Having spent his life working for some of the country's biggest house builders, it was perhaps a gamble when London-born Stephen Day gave it all up to join an embryonic company in Bradford. After all, your typical Southener might have scoffed at the idea
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Putting the heat into Big Brother!
Big Brother fans are watching a hot entry from Bingley that is certainly raising temperatures. But this isn't Ray, Nush or even Justine, from Leeds, - instead its a hot little number that is warming not hearts, but, well, bottoms. For Bradford's entry
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Simmy set for a chain reaction
A young Asian woman has taken the first step on the ladder towards her ambition of becoming a business tycoon. Simmy (Simerun) Akhtar has bought the former Feversham College school building on Leeds Road from Bradford Council and has redeveloped it to
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Date for gala
Gomersal Gala will be held in the Red House Paddock on Saturday, June 21, and opened by the Gala Queen at 12 noon. Events include a dog show with rosettes or trophies, majorettes, school band, dancing schools, Spen Valley Swordsmen, cheer-leaders and
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'I am not a hero... I don't want glory'
Heroine Andrea Thompson told today how she saved the life of a baby boy who had stopped breathing after a collision with a stolen car. The eight-month-old tot suffered a fractured skull when he was catapulted from the arms of his mum and hit the windscreen
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Huge farewell to TT hero
Hundreds of people are expected to attend the funeral of motorcycle racer David Jefferies who died in a crash on the Isle of Man TT circuit. It will be held at noon on Friday at St Peter's Church, Moorhead Lane, Shipley, and race commentator Fred Clarke
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Hannah banks on a victory, 68 years on
When Hannah Newton was a little girl the Council opened a bank account for her with the gift of a shilling to mark the King's jubilee. Sixty-eight years later, Mrs Newton found herself in a battle with the bank because it wouldn't let her have her 'bob
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'Let's have some hustle and bustle!'
Businesses on one of the main routes into Bradford are being urged to show off their wares as part of Bradford International Festival. This year, for the first time, the event will feature a community festival on the Leeds Roads corridor. The events are
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Accident victim to aid air ambulance
The family of a teenager who lost a leg in a horrific accident on work experience have vowed to raise money for the air ambulance which they say saved his life. Michael Wilkinson, 15, had to have his left leg amputated after he was dragged beneath the
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Murder quiz after man dies in fight
A murder inquiry was underway today after a 21-year-old man died in a brawl at a Queensbury house. The victim, named by police as Philip John Moore, was killed when a fight broke out at a party. Police were called to the house next to the Yorkshire Bank
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Crewe ace Walton not a top target insists Gibb
Bradford City today played down a link with Crewe defender Dave Walton. Internet stories claimed that the 31-year-old, who left Gresty Road at the end of last season, has been in talks with the Bantams. But chairman Gordon Gibb said: "While I couldn't
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Hull see red after defeat
Refereeing controversy once again dominated the agenda as Bradford returned to winning ways with a 26-20 victory at Hull. Seven goals from Paul Deacon helped separate the teams but it was the 54th-minute sending off of Richard Fletcher that hogged the
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Guiseley FM is all set to unveil its new look
Look out Terry Wogan, Guiseley FM is back in business and bursting with sensational sounds and taking requests. For 21 days Guiseley FM will be entertaining every household in the area when it starts broadcasting on Monday. The phone lines are open and
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Pressure growing as family rules kick in
Bradford businesses are going to face increasing pressures to keep their staff happy and their businesses family friendly. Human resources consultant Martyn Potter claims workers are now demanding a better balance between work and life out of the office
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Flower show helps order books bloom
A Bradford business's order books are set to bloom - all thanks to the Chelsea flower show. Asgard Secure Steel Storage - an off-shoot of office furniture business Flexiform - displayed its garden security products - and is now beginning to reap the rewards
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Sales soar of hi-tech video
Electronics giant Pace Microtechnology is celebrating soaring sales of its pioneering new-age video recorder. The Saltaire-based company's Twin Digital product went on sale only six weeks ago but has already proved a smash hit on the high street. The
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Sandwich proves to be top of the snacks
It's official - the humble sandwich is Yorkshire's favourite snack! Amongst other local favourites are tea-cakes and toast, but the old-fashioned butty that rolls in at number one slicing the competition when people are feeling a bit peckish. To coincide
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Letters to the Editor
Long efforts to preserve cinema SIR - Please allow me to respond to Mr Derek Mason's recent letter in which he accused me of 'losing interest' in the efforts to preserve the cinema on Beech Hill. I don't wish to bore your readers with a long history lesson
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Oliver is on at arts centre
Idle and Thackley Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society are presenting Oliver at Bingley Arts Centre from Monday, June 30, to Saturday, July 5. Performances will be held each evening at 7.15pm with a Saturday matinee at 2.15pm. Cost for Monday, Tuesday
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A sneaky way to beat the burglars
Help yourself - and don't become a victim of crime this summer. That's the key message of a new drive by police in Bradford to persuade people to join the fight against crime as the warm weather sets in and opportunities for sneak-in burglaries increase
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Heroes from The Hook are reunited
Old comrades who fought in the Korean War gathered in Bradford on Saturday - half a century after they served together in conflict. Korean veterans from the Duke of Wellington's Regiment attended a reception at City Hall hosted by Lord Mayor of Bradford
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Imagine Alex's delight!
When Alex Corina took a printmaking course at Bradford College 20 years ago he never imagined that one day his artwork would become an international landmark. The former Bradford councillor has created a major tourist attraction which has become the symbol
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - Take heart Mrs Ford (Letters, May 23) and Mr Crolla (Who's Counting, May 15). You're not the only decent, law-abiding citizens to fall foul of the dreaded speed cameras along Thornton Road. We too are the puzzled and angry recipients of an official
