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'I really want to challenge people's perceptions'
Today, Irfan Ajeeb boards an aeroplane bound for India. The director of Bradford's annual Bite the Mango film festival is going to a training school for actors in Mumbai. But his reasons for going are deeply personal, complex and of relevance to a whole
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Change in shape sparks change in fortunes for City
Steve Claridge embraced Swansea keeper Willy Gueret at the final whistle. But he must have felt like strangling him. The Frenchman twice denied Claridge a dramatic stoppage-time winner as the game ended in explosive fashion. It was an edge-of-the-seat
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Otley pay price for the cards
There was razzmatazz aplenty at The Stoop - including dancing girls, dancing bears and funky music - in front of a large crowd. In addition there was a fine playing surface and acres of space for the home backs to utilise, which is the stated object of
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Stalemate for United as Howland levels it up
Eccleshill United's hopes of making it three wins on the bounce at Plumpton Park perished along with any entertainment value as they battled out a draw with Armthorpe Welfare. The commitment was there, the passion was there but what was missing was any
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Mick is 'King of the Hill' again
Heckmondwike potter Mick Hill wrote his name into the record books by regaining his UKPool.Com European Professional title in Bradford last night. The 2004 World 8-ball champion produced a stirring second-half recovery to deny Phil Harrison his first
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'A third title would mean world to me'
Aussie Mick Withers is ready to inflict a record third World Club Challenge defeat on his fellow countrymen as the Bulls gear up for 2006. The long-serving full back cannot wait to tackle the remnants of his former club when Wests Tigers line up at Huddersfield
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It's time for tougher regulations
The number of stabbing incidents the police have to investigate on a regular basis, plus an attack in Bradford last year by two men wielding samuri swords who slashed three night-club bouncers, would suggest that the sale of knives and swords is something
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A formula for fun at the hairdressers
A mother-of-three has launched a cutting-edge hair salon dedicated solely to children. Idle-based Kidz Cutz is packed full of toys and gadgets to keep even the most restless of youngsters happy while they have their locks shorn. Adele Wilkin, 34, has
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Offices scheme to create 200 jobs
Developers claim around 200 new jobs could be created in Bingley under plans for new offices near a canal-side leisure spot. Applicants behind a two office block scheme at Dowley Gap, close to the Leeds Liverpool Canal, are predicting that most of the
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Council close in on woods fly-tippers
Bradford Council officers have been rifling through rubbish to catch fly-tippers who have been repeatedly dumping refuse at a Bradford beauty spot. And the culprits could face a £50,000 fine and up to five years in jail. Members of Heaton Woods Trust
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Hoarding on moors 'a blot on landscape'
An advertising hoarding near a famous country pub could attract legal action after complaints from residents and diners. The articulated lorry trailer parked near Dick Hudson's Country Inn, at High Eldwick, has been reported to Bradford Council enforcement
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Thanks a billion! Cash to flood in
Almost £1 billion of Government money will flood into Bradford over the next three years. City Hall accountants worked out the sum by adding up all the streams of Government funding now aimed at the district. And Council chiefs say they will use the analysis
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Thankyou for the music!
A chapter in Bradford's history closes tonight when time is called at the Melborn Hotel for the last time. Eamon Halloran and his wife Anita will pull their last pints at the famous pub in White Abbey Road. And yesterday some of the venue's most loyal
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Thankyou for the music!
A chapter in Bradford's history closes tonight when time is called at the Melborn Hotel for the last time. Eamon Halloran and his wife Anita will pull their last pints at the famous pub in White Abbey Road. The full version of this story is in this evening's
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New fears over sale of knives
Shops selling ornamental knives and swords, some for as little as £10, could face increased pressure on their trade amid fears over the growing knife culture in Britain. Bradford city centre shoppers have expressed their horror over arrays of weapons
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Letters to the Editor
A hospital service to shout about SIR - I had occasion to visit a close family member in Bradford Royal Infirmary, recovering from a cancer operation. When visiting was over, I was invited to have a cup of tea with other patients in the chemotherapy suite
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Holders knocked out by a Brannan double
Two sparkling tries from centre Martin Brannan put Dudley Hill through to the semi-finals of the Jack Senior Bradford Cup at the expense of holders Birken-shaw at East Bierley. Birky suffered a huge blow when their leading try-scorer Morton Robinson and
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This is our year for promotion -- Greaves
Last season Bradford & Bingley missed out on both automatic promotion and the play-off match by finishing third in National League Three North. But with Nuneaton leading the Bees by a mere point and the sides having to meet each other twice, Bradford
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Dawn of a new era for Cougars
There's been talk of a new era at Cougar Park and Peter Roe's enthusiastic crop proved the talk is definitely not empty. It has been well-documented that the Cougars - with just four wins in LHF Healthplan National Two last season - are still well short
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Dunne dismissal destroys Avenue
The controversial sending-off of Avenue midfielder Damien Dunne in the final few seconds of the first half ruined an intriguing encounter at the International Stadium. Dunne was shown a straight red card after an incident with Keith Graydon. The referee
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'A third title would mean world to me'
Aussie Mick Withers is ready to inflict a record third World Club Challenge defeat on his fellow countrymen as the Bulls gear up for 2006. The long-serving full back cannot wait to tackle the remnants of his former club when Wests Tigers line up at Huddersfield
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Dunne dismissal destroys Avenue
The controversial sending-off of Avenue midfielder Damien Dunne in the final few seconds of the first half ruined an intriguing encounter at the International Stadium. Dunne was shown a straight red card after an incident with Keith Graydon. The referee
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Tom tipped for the top
Tom Penford has been tipped to make his mark with City - three years after bursting on to the scene. The 20-year-old midfielder helped transform Saturday's clash with high-flying Swansea, coming off the bench to lay on the cross for the equaliser and
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Shares Week
The New Year has seen the UK stockmarket quietly breaching new four and a half year highs while retailers such as Sainsbury, Boots and Marks and Spencer have been updating the market with their figures on Christmas trade. The British Retail Consortium
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Blue sky thinking
From his office overlooking the runway at Leeds-Bradford Airport, Ed Anderson reveals how the airport plans to spread its wings. Consultation on the far-reaching masterplan is now at an end and Mr Anderson, the managing director, has been spurred on by
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Payroll switch to be resisted by Unison
Wrangles have begun at City Hall over Bradford Council's attempts to introduce a new payroll system. Union leaders have rejected any talks on managers' attempts to shift all staff to monthly pay. At the moment, most are paid either weekly or four-weekly
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Writing on the wall for box vandalism
Vandalised and graffiti-defaced cable boxes are blighting streets in parts of Bradford, according to a councillor who is targeting them for action. Councillor Howard Middleton (Lib Dem, Bolton and Undercliffe) is trying to get all the vandalised green
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Petition bid to stop sell-off of play area
More than 700 campaigners have signed a petition opposing any future sell-off of recreational land in their neighbourhood. Anxious residents fear Wrose Recreation Ground, near Low Ash Primary School, could be the next communal space to be added to Bradford
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Rise in number of city churchgoers
The number of people attending Church of England services in Bradford has risen by four per cent. Bradford is one of 16 dioceses which saw annual increases in their church attendance figures for 2004, according to new figures. And the average weekly attendance
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Nasrat is first on list of volunteers
A scheme funded by local businesses to provide on-the-spot life saving care in Bradford has been boosted by a new volunteer. Nasrat Bi, 31, from Manningham, has become the first person to complete the initial training to become a community first responder
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'Drugs took the life of my beloved son'
The mother of a Bradford man who died aged only 23 after being found collapsed in the street has talked about the heartache of losing her only son. Doreen Ellis, of Wyke, said her pain was deepened because she does not know the circumstances surrounding
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Saima blazes an Asian sports trail
Women rugby players are a rare breed, but Saima Hussain is unique. Saima, a star centre for Keighley Cats rugby league squad, is the only Asian female rugby league player in the country. To her coach the 26-year-old sports development officer is an inspiration
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Thanks a billion! Cash to flood in
Almost £1 billion of Government money will flood into Bradford over the next three years. City Hall accountants worked out the sum by adding up all the streams of Government funding now aimed at the district. The full version of this story is in this
