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Derelict houses in line for a clean-up
People have been urged to name derelict homes that have become havens for crime and fly-tipping. Dozens of abandoned properties were nominated as "grot spots" by Telegraph & Argus readers as part of our Bin It for Bradford campaign. Now Bradford
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Sigston inspires Vics to cup win
Victoria Rangers gave Premier rivals Ovenden a real runaround in the first round of the Pennine President's Cup to win 34-18 at Newlands Sports Ground. The Vics, inspired by stand off Mick Sigston, produced a masterly first-half performance in which they
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FA Cup run evokes fantastic memories
Bradford Park Avenue's FA Cup first-round clash against Bristol City on Sunday (1pm) has brought memories flooding back from the days when the city boasted two Football League clubs. Avenue take on the Second Division club in a mouth-watering all-ticket
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Time to act on parking nuisance
The weekly car-boot sale at the Keighley Road auction mart just outside Bingley is very popular. No-one could dispute that. Every Sunday the sellers turn up in large numbers before dawn to set up their stalls and the customers start arriving shortly afterwards
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'We're staying on' says rescued firm
The managing director of the new firm rescued from Carpets International today said it had a bright future - and was committed to Bradford. Abingdon Flooring was formed after a management buy-out of the Newbridge plant of the former Carpets International
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'Draw a line under parking in streets'
Angry residents in Bingley are calling for new parking restrictions to help ease the chaos caused by the town's car boot sale. Members of Bailey Hills Action Group object to the Sunday sale at the Keighley Road auction mart site because of the congestion
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Lord Mayor meets city's nationalities
Bradford's Lord Mayor is celebrating the city's diversity by embarking on a whirlwind series of cultural diary dates. Councillor Allan Hillary set himself a mission to meet as many of Bradford's different nationalities as he could in his 12 month term
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Derelict houses in line for a clean-up
People have been urged to name derelict homes that have become havens for crime and fly-tipping. Dozens of abandoned properties were nominated as "grot spots" by Telegraph & Argus readers as part of our Bin It for Bradford campaign. Now Bradford Council
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How did lorry driver kill our daughter?
A former Bradford traffic policeman today said he was desperate for the truth about his daughter's death in an horrific road smash in America. Hospice nurse Diane McDermott died in September when a massive lorry ploughed into the back of her car on a
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Cash snatch victim tells of knife terror
A robbery victim told today how he feared for his life when his attacker pulled out a knife in a city centre shop. Textile worker Fida Hussain had just withdrawn £3,000 from his building society when he was pounced on in broad daylight in a busy shopping
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War of words
Two great novels clashed in a battle of words at the Bronte Parsonage Museum in Haworth last night. Which of the classic best-sellers, Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights or her sister Charlotte's Jane Eyre, was the best? The judges were 40 invited guests
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Bid to stop fire action
Critical talks to end wildcat action by firefighters in Bradford were continuing today as crews steeled themselves for the busiest night of the year. National union leaders were meeting management in London in an attempt to stave off further industrial
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Deacon in Waite to hear Test fate
Bradford's Paul Deacon is in a head-to-head scrap with Sean Long for the Great Britain half-back jersey. A fully-fit Paul Sculthorpe would be almost certain to play at six in the first Ashes Test at Wigan on Saturday and with Kevin Sinfield able to cover
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On This Day
In 1912, the British Board of Film Censors was appointed. In 1955, the Vienna State Opera House was opened. In 1963, Archaeologists found evidence of a Viking settlement in Newfoundland. From the Telegraph & Argus of November 5th, 1978... Bonfires
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MP acts on speed case
A motion calling for changes to the law following the case of Birkenshaw ambulance driver Mike Ferguson has been tabled in Parliament. Mr Ferguson was charged with speeding after driving at more than 100mph through Lincolnshire while transporting a liver
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Fair owner starts to demolish listed ride
The owner of the historic Shipley Glen fairground has been visited by police and Council officials after starting to demolish a ride protected by law. And a campaigner who won Grade II listed building status for the Aerial Glide, Britain's oldest surviving
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Firework displays in your area
Five Flags Hotel, Denholme: Wednesday, November 5, at 6pm. The fireworks display will start at 7pm. There will be pie and peas and jacket potatoes available. Admission is free. Baildon Rugby Union Football Club, Jenny Lane: Wednesday, November 5. The
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Plight of sleepover homeless
The proportion of homeless people forced to sleep on friends' floors or on relatives' sofas is higher in Craven than a city like Sheffield, a report says today. New research revealed that so-called "sofa surfing" is more common in rural areas than in
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High-speed broadband on the way
Bradford will soon become one of the first metropolitan districts in the UK to have all its telephone exchanges linked up for high-speed broadband Internet access. A campaign by the Broadband Airedale and Wharfedale group has succeeded in its bid to bring
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Redeveloped area 'back in business'
One of Bradford's oldest companies today welcomed plans for improvements to the Thornton Road part of the city and claimed that business in the area was on the up. Robert Bland Ltd, a jewellers and clock makers in the city since 1873, said business was
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Youngsters' plea for help after blaze
Disabled children who benefited from a unique Bradford gym are heartbroken after it was badly damaged by fire. Absolute Fitness, in Harrogate Road, was damaged when a blaze burned out the two storeys above it on Thursday. The ceiling caved in and flooring
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Airlines fight the Battle of Belfast!
A bitter price war has broken out between two low-cost airlines flying from Leeds-Bradford Airport. Airline Flybe.com is offering 'free' flights to Belfast to try to combat competition from low-cost rival Jet2.com, which is launching Belfast flights this
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - Nothing could more graphically illustrate the extremes of good and evil, or despair and hope, than two articles in the T&A on October 31. One dealt with the obscene killing of Tarquin Turner, an innocent, hard-working, caring individual, hoping
