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Angry fans told not to panic
Chairman Gordon Gibb today issued a "don't panic" call to City's disgruntled fans. The knives are out for boss Nicky Law on the club message board after a run of three straight defeats, including Saturday's 4-0 home thrashing by Sunderland. But Gibb made
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On This Day
In 1715, the " Sun King" of France, Louis XIV, died aged 77. In 1919, A.A.Milne said, "It is impossible to win gracefully at chess. No man has yet said "Mate!" in a voice which failed to sound to his opponent bitter, boastful and malicious". In 1972,
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MP 'staggered' at plan for housing
Planners have deferred making a decision until the end of the month on controversial proposals for a housing development overlooking Saltaire village. Keyland Developments, which wants to build on the site in West Lane, Baildon, will have to wait until
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Cricket called off after yob's threats
A cricket match involving a team from Keighley had to be abandoned after a lout threatened the players. The yob traded insults with cricketers from the Keighley-based Azad club and their Leeds rivals Harehills before making physical threats to them. The
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Show's organisers ban riots painting
An artist had his paintings - including one which depicted Bradford riots - taken down from a charity exhibition because of complaints they were racist. Organisers of the exhibition in a parish hall near Burnley, which suffered riots along with Bradford
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Children's video plea to home protesters
Youngsters in care made a direct plea to protesters opposing a new children's home. The teenagers helped make a video film to show that youngsters in Bradford children's homes are "normal", not troublemakers. The five-minute film was shown at a public
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Head waiter faces prison for rioting
A head waiter at a restaurant which publicly apologised over the Bradford riots has admitted playing an active part in the disorder. Abdul Saheed, pictured, who worked at the Nawaab for several years, yesterday pleaded guilty to an offence of riot at
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Council shelves its search for top gun
Bradford Council has shelved its search for a new, high-flying chief executive after three people dropped out of its six-strong short list within weeks. The latest withdrawal came at the weekend and as a result the Council announced the final interviews
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20-year wait for op... now I've got my life back
A kidney patient has been given a new lease of life after enduring a 20-year wait for a perfect organ match. Paul Jagger has relied on gruelling four-hour renal dialysis sessions three times a week since he was diagnosed with kidney failure at the age
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - Once again Education Bradford (private supplier Serco, actually) has failed to improve the educational results of Bradford children. Nothing remarkable here because they have failed already on a number of previous occasions. What is remarkable,
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Moulden strikes twice for victory
Comeback specialists Holme Wood did it again against previously unbeaten Fairweather Green when they trailed 2-1 but ran out 3-2 winners in the Bradford Sunday Alliance Premier Division. The side had already shocked Bolton Woods and Queensbury with excellent
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Congs beaten in cup thriller
Adel's groundsman was apologetic before the Black Sheep Yorkshire Champions' Trophy final between Pudsey Congs and Harrogate at Adel Cricket Club. Congs wicketkeeper Gary Brook said: "He came into our changing room and said 'The wicket is a bit wetter
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Martyn fit and set for Yorkshire debut
Australian batsman Damien Martyn makes his debut for Yorkshire in their championship match with Somerset starting at Headingley tomorrow and Undercliffe opener Chris Taylor is also given the chance to lay down his credentials. Martyn was hit by a sickness
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Outstanding Pratt remains 'clueless'
Karl Pratt's stunning performance during Sunday's win at London left his manager and team-mates singing his praises, but Pratt is still none the wiser about his best position. He said: "I've not got a clue. I'll play anywhere, as long as I can do my best
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Don't take decision lightly
It would be premature to use an increase in bus usage in Bradford as justification for creating another guided-bus lane, this time in Wakefield Road, as has been hinted at by Councillor Ann Ozolins. It is encouraging news for the Passenger Transport Authority
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Housing companies merge
One of Bradford's biggest housing associations is to merge with a Leeds rival. The Bradford-based B&N Group and Leeds Federated Housing Association will form one of the largest organisations of their kind in Yorkshire. Today the two companies said
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Election sees boundary changes
Next year will be all-change in Kirklees with new ward boundaries being introduced for the 2004 elections. New election boundaries will see an all-out election in June, with all the Council's seats being contested. The new boundaries will see 23 electoral
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Sorry we woke you, say party people
Party in the Park organisers have apologised to residents who were "blasted out of bed" by an early morning sound check. People living around Myrtle Park, Bingley - and even as far as Nab Wood - complained when music started blaring out at about 6.30am
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Pioneers advance epilepsy treatment
An epilepsy service pioneered in Bradford has shaped Government healthcare guidelines and is paving the way for improved services. The service, run by Bradford District Care Trust, is the first in the country to use GP specialists to deal with epilepsy
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Funding sounds just great
Radio station bosses were in a spin today after landing an out-of-the-blue windfall of more than £250,000. Staff at Bradford Community Broadcasting Ltd got the good news in a phone call after making a bid for cash in June. Mary Dowson, director at BCB
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Innovative bus lane proves big success
Passengers travelling on Bradford's multi-million-pound guided-bus project are reaching the city centre faster than cars. The latest survey shows in the morning peak hour the Manchester Road buses beat the cars by three minutes. And there is an overall
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Agency pledges £60m for district
Yorkshire Forward has pledged to invest £60 million to breathe new life into Bradford over the next three years. The biggest single investment by the Government agency is £20 million into the new Urban Regeneration Company which under chief executive
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'My Steve would have been chuffed'
Gulf War hero Steve Roberts would have been "chuffed" to see his name linked to a charity for ex-servicemen - especially if it was connected to his favourite tipple and was aimed at raising £10,000. Steve's 32-year-old widow Samantha, from Shipley, visited
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Carpet firm axes 60 jobs
Almost half the workforce at the head office of Bradford firm Carpets International has been laid off. The administrators running the Rooley Lane-based business axed 60 posts from a total of 150 at the head office yesterday. They were part of a programme
