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Courts could be new city park
Bradford's city centre magistrates court could be demolished to make way for a city centre park. And a brand new "star" building could be built next to the existing Crown Court to house the relocated magistrates court. The Government's Department
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The Dolans turn it on for Oakenshaw
There were shocks galore in the third round of the Bradford and District Senior Cup. Two first division sides defeated Premier Division opposition - and holders Albion Sports went out to Oakenshaw. Following their County Cup exit the previous Sunday,
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Daniel is King of the ice rink
A Bradford teenager is hoping to be cool as ice when he competes at an international figure skating competition later this month. Daniel King will be a member of the Great Britain team which takes part in the Dragon Trophy in Slovenia. The 14-year-old
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Park Avenue hit by floodlight ban
Bradford Park Avenue have been told by the UniBond League to kick off at 1pm at Horsfall Stadium on Saturday because their floodlights are not up to standard. If Matlock Town had not agreed to the switch, Avenue would have had to find an alternative ground
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Welcome aboard Marcus
The Bulls have stepped up their preparations for next month's Carnegie World Club Challenge with the surprise signing of Marcus St Hilaire from Halifax. As Wests Tigers loom large on the horizon, and with the Super League season kicking off soon after
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Ban may be only answer
Lister Park is a wonderful amenity. It has been splendidly and imaginatively restored to turn it into a park this city can be proud of, with something for everyone. Whether you want to stroll along the avenues and footpaths, enjoy the fun of the playground
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Join us on the slopes, says firm
A technology firm is helping youngsters take to the slopes. Aireville School pupils in Skipton will take to the slopes on Thursday courtesy of a mobile simulator. The Skipton youngsters will be given the opportunity by the Mobile Solutions division of
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Prospects remain good, insists Pace
Saltaire-based technology giant Pace Micro Technology suffered a loss in the second half of last year but the company is confident of good performance this year. The company's interim report released to the stock market today said it supplied 1.1 million
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We'll do whatever it takes to save graves
More than 1,000 signatures have been collected on a petition opposing the re-development of a historic Bradford graveyard. Campaigners fear hundreds of years of Bradford's history will be lost if plans go ahead to move more than 1,000 graves from the
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Council praised but facing 'challenges'
An independent financial watchdog has drawn up a list of 'challenges' which it says Bradford Council must act on. The Audit Commission spelled out the nine-point plan in its annual inspection letter to the authority. It outlined why Bradford Council was
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Wardens launching a clean-up mission
Grime-busting street wardens are to patrol streets on the hunt for rubbish as part of a community clean-up. The two wardens have been taken on as part of this week's re-launch of the Go Girlington! project. The scheme is to be renamed the Girlington Environmental
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I didn't grope teenage girl, insists dentist
A dentist has denied groping a teenage patient whilst she was partially sedated in his dentist's chair. Dr Muzzafar Zaman told the jury of his love of dentistry and described himself as a "fanatic" as he rejected claims that he had sexually assaulted
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'Stop vandals from ruining Lister Park'
Hundreds of visitors to Bradford's historic Lister Park want measures put in place to protect it from repeated vandalism. Drivers have been blamed for mayhem in the park which has been restored at a cost of £5 million and attracts about one million visitors
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Couple face 'torso on the moors' trial
A jury was today due to begin hearing evidence in the trial of a couple accused of murdering a man whose dismembered corpse was found on moorland. Lennie Fulbirg, 49, disappeared in August 1996. His headless, limbless body was found the following March
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Melvin's derby double sinks struggling Tyersal
Tyersal's hopes of restoring local bragging rights over their Mumtaz Premier Division rivals Wibsey ended in failure. Two goals from Damian Melvin and another from Mark Sugden brought Wibsey a welcome 3-1 victory which ended a three-match run without
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Edghill still hoping to stay on at City
Richard Edghill's future as a City player is still up in the air. Talks are ongoing with the defender, whose contract at Valley Parade expired last week. Edghill was poised to write off the club after they decided not to take up an option to keep him
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'Our plan to quit Dickensian premises'
A company which manufactures loudspeakers is looking for a new home. Castle Acoustics, based at Park Mill on Shortbank Road, Skipton wants to abandon a site is describes as "Dickensian". The company, which employs 24 people, has submitted a planning application
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'Horses galloping wild on our streets'
Residents are calling for action over a herd of horses roaming streets and damaging property. About a dozen horses have been wandering loose around Tyersal, damaging gardens and disrupting traffic, but no-one has yet been able to track down the owner.
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Open day aimed at reluctant students
A special event to encourage people who thought they were not academic enough to study for a degree is being staged tomorrow. Residents from all ages and walks of life are invited to the open day at Bradford University tomorrow promoting the lifelong
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Children campaign over broken glass
Campaigning pupils are calling on Bradford Council to tackle problems at a play area which has become a teenage drinking den. Children at Crossflatts Village Primary School said broken glass was putting them in danger at the popular recreation ground
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Schools to tackle allergic reactions
School nurses in Bradford are to get expert training on how to deal with schoolchildren who have life-threatening food allergies. The district has been chosen to take part in a pilot project by The Anaphylaxis Campaign, a charity which helps people with
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Manslaughter mum in nightclub attack
A mother of four who was given a suspended sentence for killing her drunken partner has been conditionally discharged for an assault committed just three months after her trial. In July 2004, Julie Harris was found guilty of the manslaughter of Graham
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Clues to riddle of little girl's bones
The mystery of a little girl buried beneath historic Eastbrook Hall may be a little nearer being solved today as local historians came forward to help the coroner. Contractors working on the hall found the remains of the brown-haired girl, aged between
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Letters to the Editor
Funeral coverage ruined by BBC SIR - I watched the funeral procession and service for PC Sharon Beshenivsky on BBC News 24. I never met Sharon, but as a retired police officer still feel the outrage and loss as I am, and always will be part of that extended
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Gloom, doom and soggy pumpkins
Can there really be another two weeks of January left to go? I'm not sure why it should be so, but the month does tend to drag on and on and on. Perhaps it's some kind of karmic payback for Christmas - you enjoyed yourself at the end of December, therefore
