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Mark's hot on deliveries
Shirts, jackets, skirts, trousers - all are common items of clothing in the workplace. Less so are heated waistcoats. But this is exactly what Mark Christmas wears when he heads out on a job during the colder months of the year. "You plug it into
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We can all help rebuild the city
Our columnist this week is a 15-year-old from Baildon studying at Guiseley School Hannah Gomersal Bradford is a scene of devastation and ruin. It looks like the target of an earthquake but in fact it is the target of a great masterplan. Within a few
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Choice display by Hobson lifts 'Bury
Gareth Hobson scored a hat-trick of tries as Queensbury edged to a narrow 16-12 Pennine League local derby win over Clayton. With visitors Bury chasing the leading pack and Clayton needing valuable points to edge clear of the Premier Division drop zone
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Law firm in Big Brother case
A legal row about the Big Brother house has been resolved thanks to the help of a Bradford law firm. The living room used by people like George Galloway and Michael Barrymore was constructed by a company called Metalcraft based in Barnoldswick. But a
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Muslim will-writing service launched
A Yorkshire accountancy firm has set up a specialised will-writing service for Muslims, to address elements of Islam which are not covered in British law. Armstrong Watson, based in Skipton, is offering customers specialist Islamic wills and estate planning
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'Ethical call centre' gets ready to open
Manningham has been chosen as the launch-pad for a new call centre company. Arete Business Services has chosen Manningham's Carlisle Business Centre as the base for its first call centre. The firm hopes to open it offices in mid-March after months of
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Smokie gala to fund dream trip to Disney
Leukaemia patients are set to enjoy a dream Disney break, thanks to a fundraising gala dinner-dance. The annual Smokie gala dinner-dance has been raising money for the Annette Fox Leukaemia Fund for 15 years and it will be held at the Craiglands Hotel
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Parsonage set for seven millionth visit
The seven millionth visitor to the shrine of the Brontes is expected this year. Since the literary sisters' former home at Haworth's Parsonage opened to the public in 1928 millions of people from all around the world have descended on the Bradford district
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Computer bosses urged to go public
Staff in charge of Bradford Council's £160 million computing contract have been told to tell the public more about how they spend their money. Members of the authority's corporate improvement committee also said they wanted detailed information on what
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Letters to the Editor
Council burden we don't want SIR - I am one of the 90 per cent of resident voters that did not sign a petition calling for the institution of a parish council in Baildon. I have recently returned to the parish council-free zone here in Baildon from living
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Farsley joy after they score first win of year
Farsley Celtic Juniors under-11s were in jubilant mood after recording their first win of the year - 3-0 against Colton in the Keybury League. Right from the off Farsley meant business and Dominic Staunton crossed for striker Ryan Westmoreland to open
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'No more verbal warfare'
Colin Todd has dismissed fears of another spat with man-of-the-moment Phil Parkinson. Todd clashed angrily with the Colchester boss at Valley Parade in September, condemning his side's negative away tactics for "killing" the game. Parkinson hit back after
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Lynch given final chance
Resolute Andy Lynch is raring to make up for his Old Trafford heartache - by leading the Bulls to world glory in his first-ever final. The England prop suffered badly when Brian Noble left him out of the squad that defeated Leeds Rhinos in the Grand Final
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A healthier lifestyle can help
Bradford is eager to climb the league tables, but not if it means winning the dubious honour of being named as Britain's fattest city. In the five years that Men's Fitness magazine has been carrying out its survey of obesity rates, this is the first time
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Beer is set to flow at famous TV pub
The original Woolpack from TV's Emmerdale has been sold to the UK's biggest pub chain. The world-famous inn at the heart of the village of Esholt went on the market for £600,000 last year. Today its sellers were staying tight-lipped about the deal but
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We're backing Bulls' bid for glory!
Thousands of devoted Bradford Bulls fans are expected to make the short journey to Huddersfield on Friday to roar on their team in the World Club Challenge. The Super League champions will take on Australia's best side, the Sydney-based Wests Tigers,
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Woman 'admitted luring her lover to his death'
A woman accused of murdering her lover admitted luring him to his death before his body was dumped on the moors, a jury heard. Tracey Cameron allegedly told women at a refuge how she and her boyfriend killed and disposed of Leonard Fulbirg. Cameron and
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Bradford branded fattest city in UK
Bradford has been named Britain's fattest city in a national survey. It reveals Bradford's obesity rate has risen from 14.1 per cent in 2003 to 22.2 per cent this year. The district also has high levels of heart disease - an indicator of obesity - fewer
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'No smoking' poll result welcomed
Campaigners in Bradford have welcomed the results of the first regional poll to show overwhelming support for a total ban on smoking in public places. The survey by canvassing firm YouGov was commissioned by Cancer Research UK and Action on Smoking and
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Tragedy as girl, 19, dies of meningitis
A 19-year-old Bradford girl has died of suspected meningitis. The teenager died the day after she was admitted to the intensive care unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary. She is suspected to have suffered from the meningococcal form of the disease. People
