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Trophy joy as Sedge finish season on a high
Liversedge 3 Sheffield 1 (Liversedge win 5-1 on aggregate) Liversedge ended their campaign with a trophy, after playing second fiddle to Nicky Law's Buxton in the Northern Counties East Premier Division, as they lifted the League Cup. Everything was
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The eyes have it as Butt is Congs hero
Babar Butt may be just on the wrong side of 40 and claim that his eyes are going' but he is still one of the best batsmen in the Bradford League. Coming to the wicket at 38 for two, he guided Pudsey Congs to an eight-wicket victory at 2005 champions
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Shayman surrender advantage
Halifax Town 3 Grays Athletic 2 Departing club captain Steve Bushell proved the inspiration in Halifax's play-off first leg with a stunning farewell gift. Bushell, who is to quit the Shaymen at the end of the season, bent a brilliant free-kick into the
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Booster for the textiles archive
Ambitious plans for a world-class textiles archive in Bradford are gathering pace thanks to a £1.4 million grant from the European Regional Development Fund. The archive, set to open in spring 2007, could attract designers from New York, Paris and Milan
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Wartime nostalgia takes over village
Young and old alike stepped back in time with a weekend of wartime nostalgia celebrated with costumes, music and vintage vehicles. The annual 1940s weekend in Haworth was welcomed with gusto by residents and visitors, who dressed for their roles as land
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'Help us to ease teenage problem'
Police have urged villagers to help them reduce problems caused by teenagers. Sergeant Esther Hobbs, who heads the Bingley Rural Neighbourhood Tasking Team, said police need more evidence to stop the young troublemakers in Culling-worth. At a meeting
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Action call over clean-up at tip site
A councillor is demanding officers at Bradford Council draw up a timetable for work at a controversial waste tip. Councillor Simon Cooke and parish councillors have also criticised the lack of information given to them by Bradford Council over the on-going
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Cleck show spirit but are beaten
Cleckheaton 22 Nuneaton 29 After what has been a long National Three North season, Cleckheaton played their final game in front of a loyal and at times battle-weary crowd. The game started at a fast pace, with both sides throwing the ball about, but
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Nice weather for it!
SIR I request that the Government looks at changing any legislation with regard to local and even national elections. How about that they are only held on warm, sunny evenings? I was out and about on election night around Wrose and I have never seen
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Join our petition
SIR Researchers are working around the clock to find effective treatments and even cures for a huge number of diseases. At the heart of that work is the use of animals, which continue to provide the best possible model for finding cures for diseases
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Friese-Greene fact
SIR Surely Dean Loughran's reference to Claude Friese-Greene's death in Jim Greenhalf's article (T&A, May 2) is incorrect. William Friese-Greene, Claude's father, died in 1921 penniless (with barely the price of a cinema ticket in his pocket). E Dunn
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Drama well done
SIR I think the Bradford Riots drama on Channel 4 was well done and balanced. The policeman walking in at prayers to put up a poster was dramatic licence. However no mention was made of a mob attacking the Manningham Ward Labour Club. Some of those
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Keeping talent in the district
A little-known department at Bradford University's main campus is playing a key role in producing a new generation of entrepreneurs. T&A Reporter Dan Webber finds out more. Think Business@Bradford is playing a key role in keeping the best business
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Bloom entries wanted
Proud owners of gardens, pubs and care homes are being challenged to help their town bloom this summer by taking part in an annual competition. Ilkley in Bloom is inviting entries in the five categories of its competition for gardens in Ilkley and Ben
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Motorcycle speed patrol is launched
A motorcycle speed patrol is to be introduced on Bradford roads. In a ground-breaking move, the motorcycle, equipped with a speed camera, will join West Yorkshire Police's fleet of four Ford Galaxy cars to monitor 85 crash "blackspots" across the county
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Channel 'will need 5m litres of water'
A staggering five million litres of water will be needed to fill the central feature of the Bradford Channel development, it was revealed today. The company spearheading the £350 million scheme came up with the figure after receiving a flood of questions
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Council leader Eaton quits
Bradford Council leader Margaret Eaton today resigned after six years at the helm. She has also stood down as leader of the authority's Conservative group a position she had held for more than a decade. Coun Eaton announced her decision after Labour
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Cougars struck by burst of Thunder
Gateshead Thunder 38 Keighley Cougars 18 Cougars stalwart Phil Steph-enson has urged his team-mates to start concentrating after they slipped to another avoidable defeat. Keighley matched Gateshead Thunder for much of their LHF Healthplan National League
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Dracup and Heta are a deadly pairing
Darlington 22 Bradford & Bingley 30 A 75th-minute penalty from Bradford & Bingley skipper Tom Rhodes confirmed him as the leading points scorer in National League Three North. Ten minutes earlier, Darlington's Alan Brown flopped over the Bees line for
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Whose views?
SIR After reading the article by David Barnett (T&A, May 2), are the views expressed on the BNP his own or the Telegraph & Argus's? While not being a BNP supporter myself, if I were I would find his article offensive. Has he not heard of democracy?
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Giving and taking
SIR I was quite incensed to read Alec Suchi's views on free travel for OAPs (T&A, April 28). Doesn't Mr Suchi realise by now that the Chancellor gives with one hand and takes away with the other? Yes, we've got free bus travel but he has not given the
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We could do more
SIR Sally Clifford's account (T&A, May 4) of the part played by Bradford companies in developing technology for renewable energy is encouraging. It is just a pity that local politicians can't match the innovation of neighbouring councils and so support
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Five years on, the barriers remain
SIR The events of July 7, 2001, portrayed in the Channel 4 drama Bradford Riots, caused a huge setback to community relations in Bradford. All sectors of the community encouraged those responsible to come forward and face the consequences, but the subsequent
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Laws that can help save lives
It seems hard to credit these days, with the amount of traffic on the roads and the high incidence of motor accidents, that people would still allow children and even babies to ride in cars without being properly secured. But it is indeed the case, and
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Charlotte has the bear necessities
A teddy bear fanatic has turned her life-long passion into a thriving business. Charlotte Morris, founder of Yeadon-based Charlie Bears, has backed her hobby to the hilt after selling her house and car to launch the fledgling firm. And barely six months
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James sweeps his bride off her feet
A blushing bride was swept off her feet by her hubby-to-be who whisked her off to their wedding in a state-of-the-art road cleaning lorry. James Sunderland and Vicky Townley shunned the traditional limousine in favour of using the Volvo sweeping lorry
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Visitors' tactics are Knott pretty
Bradford Salem 31 Knottingley 21 Bradford Salem coach Craig Busby has questioned the tactics of Knottingley after his side defeated them in a bruising Yorkshire Shield semi-final at Shay Lane. The visitors, who had showed plenty of enterprise, did not
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Ricketts heroics earns Bantams cash bonus
Job done for City Forest are coming back again next season. That should guarantee at least one bumper pay day at Valley Parade. Fingers crossed now that Hudders-field blow up in the play-offs to keep the local derby! Take nothing away from promoted
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Spex appeal has me all steamed up
I have now been wearing glasses for a month. Well, I say 'wearing'. If I'm honest, I've probably had them on for no more than two or three hours each day - and the bulk of that while watching television. I must admit, despite every spec-wearing
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Backing a winner all the way
In this hi-tech age we're bombarded with news and information from all sides, and you might be forgiven for thinking that in the 21st century, with its e-mail, the internet, citizen journalism, digital TV and podcasting, the good old ink-and-paper local
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Monday, May 8
Bradford: Chester Street and Morley Street, minor disruption for six weeks. Bradford: Gain Lane, Upper Rushton Road to Mortimer Avenue, minor effect for four weeks. City Centre: Broadway redevelopment varying disruption on surrounding roads for three
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Michael's one of the gang
There's something about Michael Starke that makes you want to wrap your arms around him and squeeze him tight. He'll no doubt always be remembered for playing chirpy Sinbad in Brookside - and who didn't love Sinbad? These days he's a familiar face
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Thriller that will give every parent nightmares
Alice Fancourt has, on the surface, got it all. A loving husband, a healthy baby girl. They all live together with her husband David's mother Vivienne, and David's son by his first marriage, in a rambling country pile. Alice dotes on her baby Florence
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Cannon Hall Farm, South Yorkshire
Destination: Cannon Hall Farm How to get there: Five miles west of Barnsley, sign-posted off the A635.From M1 junction 38, take third exit off roundabout and follow the signs Information and ticket details:Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily, April
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It's all in the mix for Martin
Each week we spotlight a Bradford chef, with a recipe or two from them so you can conjure up your own home-made version of restaurant fare, then seek their verdict on high-street products. Today: Senior chef de partie Martin Davison at the Hilton Hotel
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Maxi's, 23 Airedale Road, Keighley
It was a cold night, the grey sky was threatening rain, it was getting late and most places had stopped serving food. So the fluorescent lights of Maxi's restaurant looked inviting as we drove along the Bingley relief road between Keighley and Crossflatts
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Byas isn't panicking as Yorks fall again
Yorkshire were left still searching for their first Championship win of the season after Sussex took only 50 minutes to canter to a five-wicket victory at Headingley on Saturday. It was Yorkshire's second consecutive defeat and they are now without
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Jubilant Celts earn target of promotion
Farsley Celtic reached their ultimate pinnacle in a season of unprecedented success when they won the UniBond Premier Division play-off final after extra-time to gain promotion. Having packed out the trophy cabinet by going all the way in two cup competitions
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Newton joins casualty list
The injury-jinxed Bulls have some new casualties on their hands including Great Britain ace Terry Newton. The champions could be without Brett Ferres for a few weeks after he damaged ankle ligaments at Hull on Friday and today it emerged influential
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Festival's an open book for the stars
Writers Will Self, John Hegley and Rageh Omar are among the names set to appear at this summer's Bradford Book Festival. The two-week event, which ties in with the Bradford Festival, will be opened by star guest Rageh Omar, the BBC reporter who became
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Sir Ken 'set to step down' as chairman
Sir Ken Morrison is to step down as executive chairman of supermarket chain Morrisons after more than 40 years in charge, it has been reported. The 74-year-old is expected to finalise his plans within weeks and will make an announcement at the annual
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Cadamarteri fails drugs test
Danny Cadamarteri could be banned from playing for City until November after failing a drugs test. The striker will be officially charged by the Football Association within the next couple of weeks. Any punishment could range from a rap on the knuckles
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Thanks for helping me to realise dream
A teenager who was born with no legs and one arm is to follow his dream of becoming a basketball player. Craig Hick, 18, will be able to follow his number one passion, basketball, thanks to Yorkshire Forward's generosity. The Government-run agency has
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Don't let you child die in an accident
A hard-hitting campaign called Nine months to carry seconds to kill! is being used by health chiefs to urge parents to strap their children in cars. New parents and parents-to-be will be able to find out how to transport their children safely and get
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Landlord fined in new crackdown
Rogue landlords who fail to keep their properties in good condition could face prosecution under tough new laws to protect tenants, Bradford Council has warned. The legislation came into effect last month, giving the Council wider powers to prosecute
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Arson blamed for warehouse blaze
A fire which destroyed a warehouse containing wool bales is being treated as arson. Firefighters spent four hours putting out the blaze at the single-storey building in Crag Road, Shipley, on Satur-day night. Crews from Shipley, Idle and Bradford managed
