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Bradford's White Rose hopes wilt
An investigation has been launched by the Bradford League into why a player failed to show for the White Rose Trophy second-round match against the Huddersfield League at Morley. Bradford, who last won the trophy in 2001, were well beaten on the day and
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Clubs facing expulsion for persistent violence
Two Bradford Sunday Alliance soccer teams face being booted out of the league. The management committee have written to clubs to vote on whether the unnamed sides should be allowed to continue next season. The League is refusing to name the clubs until
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Vanzie refuses to give up fight
Bobby Vanzie is ready to take a potential fight ban on the chin and keep complaining. Vanzie could face three months out of the ring when he is hauled in front of the British Boxing Board of Control. The Bradford lightweight is in the dock on August 11
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'Please call me' urges Robson
Bryan Robson admits he is "shocked" at the lack of contact from City. The Bantams hope to be in a position to appoint a manager within the next week. Colin Todd, Robson's No 2, is considered a front-runner while David Wetherall and Wayne Jacobs are believed
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Forced marriages could be outlawed
The Government has pledged to "look sympathetically" at introducing new laws to prevent parents flying their daughters to the Asian sub-continent and forcing them to marry. Home Office minister Paul Goggins made his promise last night after Keighley MP
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Veterans welcome syndrome inquiry
Gulf War veterans in Bradford have cautiously welcomed news of an independent inquiry into the sickness they claim has ruined their lives. Pudsey veteran Frank Clarkson, 45, and fellow former serviceman Mark Williams, 39, of Bierley are still campaigning
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Parents may sue over cab sex attack
The parents of a teenage girl, who was sexually molested by a taxi driver in his cab, are planning to sue Bradford Council. Pervert Naseem Abbas was granted a Hackney Carriage licence - even though councillors knew he had a previous conviction for an
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Ringleader in riots jailed for nine years
A 23-year-old father has been jailed for nine years after a judge branded him one of the leaders during the Bradford riots. The prison term handed out to Kamran Ijaz yesterday is the longest sentence imposed on any rioter since the mob violence erupted
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Letters to the Editor
Please don't let Keighley change Sir - I read with interest the plans for the Airedale region (T&A June 11). My husband and I moved from Surrey six months ago after ten years in a desirable but busy commuter belt. We are so pleased to have come back
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Mighty Mills march into quarter-finals
Spen Victoria put their disappointing Bradford League form behind them and Manningham Mills sprang another major upset in the third round of the Heavy Woollen Cup. Spen, who currently prop up the Division One table, defeated Central Yorkshire League side
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Blooming great time to play red rose rivals
Suddenly, everything in Yorkshire's garden is lovely and all they need now is to pluck a red rose and bring it back home from tomorrow's Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy quarter-final clash with Lancashire at Old Trafford. A couple of weeks ago, Yorkshire
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Bulls' walking wounded
The Bulls have a long and varied casualty list as they prepare to face Huddersfield at Odsal on Sunday. Karl Pratt is doubtful with a minor knee ligament strain, Aaron Smith is still groggy after suffering a heavy head knock against Salford on Sunday,
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Sentence to deter all thugs
Rioting will not be tolerated by the courts. That has been the consistent message of the sentences passed over the last three years on people convicted of taking part in the Bradford riots. The nine-year prison sentence imposed yesterday on 23-year-old
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Gentle Giant show set to come home
An exhibition celebrating the life and career of football legend John Charles is set to come to the district next year. The tribute to the Leeds United great who lived in Birkenshaw is due to visit Cleckheaton in its only journey to the north. Once people
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Village rivals fight for a crown
Two of the district's villages will compete to impress a panel of judges who are out to decide which is the country's best. Cullingworth and Pool-in-Wharfedale have fought off competition from hundreds of entrants to be shortlisted in a competition "to
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Green haven looks like 'a bombsite'
An investigation is underway after vandals hacked down a tree and mature shrubs in a conservation area. Residents in the leafy enclave of Great Horton, Bradford, have complained bitterly to Bradford Council about the destruction on what is believed to
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Get ready for the ride of a lifetime
Bradford City fans will get the chance to follow in the footsteps of Jennifer Lopez with the latest prize to be donated to the Telegraph & Argus Save Our City Appeal Auction. The auction of sporting, music and television memorabilia is the latest
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Killing was 'theft that went wrong'
A man accused of murdering a hospital worker said yesterday it was a "robbery that went wrong". William Charlton admitted he hit Tarquin Turner with a fence post but said he only wanted to knock him down. Bradford Crown Court heard that when asked by
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Now you really can join the Festival fun
Volunteers are being sought to take part in two of the biggest acts at this year's Bradford Festival. Performers are needed to join the "painful creatures" in a moonlit presentation in Lister Park of The Unfairground by Mischief La Bas. The show, which
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Councillor: Even the dead voted
A Bradford councillor claims the election in his ward was so corrupt that even the dead voted. Labour councillor, the Reverend Paul Flowers, has formally complained about alleged "electoral malpractice" in the Great Horton ward. He lists several allegations
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We're Going bananas for fresh food!
Bradford could soon be producing its first banana if a project to grow unusual produce is successful. More than 100 varieties of fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices have been planted at Bradford City Farm, Girlington, as part of an initiative to encourage
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Trying to engineer a social change
Sixty years ago, in the wake of D-Day, the cry went out to women across Britain to train as mechanics, engineers and drivers. Today, that call was being repeated as Bradford College spearheaded a national campaign to encourage women to fill key positions
