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Storton lashes out at cup restrictions
Despite their progress to the last eight of the West Riding County Cup and landing the quarter-final draw everyone wanted, at home to Halifax Town, Bradford boss Trevor Storton is urging a change in the rules. Avenue played most of their regulars in the
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Mauled by Black Cats
Sunderland 3 Bradford City 0 City's disastrous December goes on. Black Cats usually bring good luck. But there was none of that in Bryan Robson's case on his return to the north-east yesterday. The storm clouds continue to gather over City and that had
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Veivers is on target to realise ambition
Phil Veivers' rugby league credentials are impeccable. The Bulls' assistant coach can boast a brother who captained Australia and a father who represented Queensland, not to mention the 13 stellar seasons he spent as a player at St Helens himself. And
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Another boost for pride
Manningham is "on the up" - though just how far and how fast the improvements go will depend to a large extent on how enthusiastic the residents are in following the appeal inscribed on the district's new litter bins. "Respect your street" is an excellent
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On This Day
In 1963, The Animals first broadcasted on the radio show Saturday Club. In 1985, naturalist Diane Fossey was found dead in Rwanda. In 2002, North Korea expelled United Nations nuclear inspectors. From the Telegraph & Argus of December 27, 1978...
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Beware 'relief road' driveway conmen
Heartless thieves have been using the Bingley Relief Road as an excuse to con vulnerable elderly people out of thousands of pounds in a road surfacing scam. Gangs of itinerant traders turn up on the doorstep of pensioners' homes and claim they are working
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Area hit by riots cleans up its act
Litter louts are being targeted as 70 new bins are put in place in an area hit by the Bradford riots. The new blue bins being installed on Manningham Lane will double the number currently provided, marking the start of a new regeneration era in Manningham
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Letters to the Editor
Punishment ought to fit the crime SIR - The punishment handed out to a national footballer for omitting to undergo a routine drugs test - an eight-month ban on top of a £50,000 fine - does seem ridiculous. Maxine Carr, who was sentenced last week for
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Skipper back to boost City
Bryan Robson is gambling on new signing Alun Armstrong and skipper David Wetherall to give City's relegation fight a double shot in the arm against Coventry tomorrow. Robson will throw in striker Armstrong straight away at the beginning of his month's
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Cost of homes expected to slow in 2004
House prices in Bradford will slow down but not crash next year, experts predicted today. The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) believes there will be a controlled slowdown of the housing market in 2004 but says the crash predicted by many
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Library plays vital role in Diane's care
Volunteering at Bradford's toy library has played a crucial role in helping a woman with special needs become more independent. Diane Kemp works at Bradford Toy Library one morning a week, helping check the specialist toys which are lent out to disabled
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Queen is asked to open new station
The Queen will be invited to open the £10 million Bradford police headquarters, expected to be operational in 2005, it was revealed today. West Yorkshire Police Authority has contacted Buckingham Palace saying members would like the Queen to open the
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Folk CD tribute to tragic Ernie, 40
A group of folk musicians have dedicated a new CD celebrating Bradford's colourful history to the memory of one of their friends who died of a cancerous brain tumour. Bradford Fowk is a compilation of 13 songs, including one called The Hills which was
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Club steps in to save Kerry's Christmas
A little girl's Christmas was saved at the eleventh hour after burglars stole her presents - thanks to festive fundraisers. Kerry Dunn was devastated when thieves sneaked into her family's home in Coxwold Walk, Allerton, Bradford, and fled with about
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Gripping stuff from charity trials bikers
Trials bike riders from as far away as New Zealand braved icy winds on a remote hillside to parade their skills in a Boxing Day contest. Around 80 riders from ten to their late fifties took part in the annual charity event near Silsden, organised by Bradford
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'Cracker' joins hut for Jim's killer
Police have called in a Cracker-style profiler in a bid to solve a 22-year-old murder mystery. The expert has been helping detectives assess potential suspects in the hunt for the killer of gentle giant Jimmy Adams. The 46-year-old bar worker was stabbed
