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Firm is lighting up the business district
An innovative product design company is lighting up business in the district with help from Bradford University. Ardent Products aims to revolutionise the lighting industry in the UK after launching its first product a unique range of architectural
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Cancer clinic future hangs in balance
The future of an outreach clinic for patients with terminal illnesses hangs in the balance after news that a decision over funding will not be made until July. Funding for the Manorlands clinic from Craven and Harrogate Rural District Primary Care Trust
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Mother tells of her pride in tragic son
A successful young engineer whose mum warned him about his couch potato' lifestyle died after suffering a massive heart attack on a long-haul flight. Neil Haver was a rising star who had travelled the world as an industrial safety expert when he died
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Police spent £55,000 on helpdesk no one will ever use
Police spent £55,000 refurbishing a station front counter the public cannot use, the Telegraph & Argus can reveal today. We used the Freedom of Information Act to force West Yorkshire Police Authority to reveal the exact cost of refitting the helpdesk
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Sinking fast...
SIR There seems to be a misconception that carbon dioxide emissions are being used as an explanation of the increase in world temperatures and not the other way around. Global warming may be a perceived phenomenon but it was also scientifically predicted
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Calling the experts
SIR There's a thought move the T&A into the Odeon building as suggested in your Editor's note responding to Bob Watson (T&A, April 24). No wonder the Council's estimate to revamp St George's Hall varied by £10 million without any formal approach
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Vote for change
SIR Mrs Dorothy Holmes (T&A, May 5) is absolutely right when she calls for a modern voting system for English local government elections, although I would go further and advocate this also for national elections. It simply cannot be right that a large
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Labour shambles
SIR Now Labour has been given a bloody nose in the local elections, is there a chance they might at last start taking notice of the will of the people? For years Tony Blair and his Ministers have shown a massive disregard for the very real concerns
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No justification for this animal cruelty
SIR In answer to the petition for the continuation of animal experimenting, why is this petition anonymous? I can only think it's because deep down the public know animal experimentation is wrong. There are other ways of doing research without the
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Caisley's key role on Theo's rise to fame
Chris Caisley has revealed he played a major role in Theo Walcott's £12million move to Arsenal and backed the wonderkid to "terrorise" World Cup defenders this summer. The former Bulls chairman also helped tie up Steve McClaren's bumper contract to
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Hyundai's big adventure
These are interesting times for Hyundai, one of the smaller but more interesting manufacturers. The company which brings you the Coupe sports car has increased sales this year in a market which is down nine per cent. Much of the credit for the Hyundai
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£70,000 boost for the arts
Four arts groups share in a £70,000 cash boost from the Arts Council to develop their work and reach new audiences. The South Square Centre on Thornton Road, Bradford, has received the most locally £41,520. The centre, which currently has gallery spaces
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Bid to slow Relief Road rat-runners
Fed-up residents are campaigning for traffic-calming measures, claiming their once-quiet village is regularly gridlocked by rat-running vehicles from the Bingley Relief Road. They say property has been damaged by speeding vehicles and huge lorries travelling
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Mosques move to be more 'English'
Reports into the July 7 terror attacks revealed that the four bombers, including Bradford-born Shehzad Tanweer, were motivated by a mixture of anger at perceived injustices by the West against Muslims and a desire for martyrdom. T&A reporters Steve Wright
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No danger to the public
SIR May I write in support of Olive Joy (T&A, May 9) whose daughter has been detained under the Mental Health Act. I have known Mrs Joy, left, and her daughter, Frances, for a number of years and I can honestly say Frances has never caused any trouble
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Sharing the world
SIR B Depledge (T&A, May 9) asks Christian leaders to stay out of the political arena' and stick to spiritual advice'. To me this is nonsense (ie not rational, ie plain daft). Christians (and many other people of faith) believe in God who actually made
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Nuclear problems
SIR G Goldsbrough lacks the foresight needed to understand why nuclear power is not the best solution (T&A, May 5). Despite his earlier denials to the contrary, climate change is a fact. Britain needs a comprehensive energy policy focusing on renewable
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Fair sentences
SIR Dr Ali is wrong (T&A, May 8). Far from disproportionate, the sentences of the rioters were scrupulously correct. Riot carries a possible ten years, but after credit for guilty pleas and mitigation, the average sentence was four-and-a-half years,
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A rethink is needed on closure
Having decided to close their help desk at Shipley police station, it must have been rather embarrassing for the West Yorkshire force to have to admit that prior to this decision a large sum of money had been spent on making the facility more disabled-friendly
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"I'm going in on a wing and a prayer!"
'Put the dinner on, I'll be home in 20 minutes!" It's not the catchiest catchphrase anyone ever had, but it's the first thing that springs to mind whenever I hear the name Sandra Dickinson. She uttered the line in her trademark high-pitched voice to her
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"Never mind the bigots"
Stewart Lee is sick of Jerry Springer the Opera. The comedian, who wrote and directed the controversial show, never had grand ambitions for it, but over the past year he's been fending off abuse from Christians offended at its religious references.
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£5.5m cost of missed NHS appointments
Missed appointments at Bradford and Airedale hospitals are costing the NHS more than £5.5million a year, even though patients have been given a choice about where they are held. The number of missed app-ointments has risen by almost one per cent in the
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Your chance at a shot at stardom
Whatever happened to the heroes? Well, from the huge numbers of top quality bands appearing in the pages of Box Office over recent months, we know that they're right here in Bradford. Now, thanks to the Telegraph & Argus, your band - or your favourite
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Take a bus to the wrong side of town
Vickers and Sam rule the night buses of Leeds. Their world is a dark, hyper-real one of thumping music, graffiti, unlit backstreets, smashed glass and late-night drinkers. Leeds University graduates Ben and Anna are from the other side of the city;
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A cuppa, a chat... and a shoulder to lean on
Within the confines of what was the original Betty's tea shop in Bradford a group of men sit chatting. They find mutual ground in football but it's family life which unites them, as these dads are all lone parents. While mums are more comfortable
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Can the next Theo come from the city's grass roots?
On Sunday, Bradford City FC catches up with the future by holding its first community open day. This is not the same as the open day for fans and supporters, which is scheduled for July; Sunday's event is for all the people who live in the vicinity
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The team taking the sting out of crime
It is extremely rewarding to see young people come out at the end, possibly with a job, definitely feeling more confident in themselves. When you see happiness in their eyes it makes every minute of the day I spend with them worthwhile." Tanya Burke
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Vaughan setback rules out a return
While Yorkshire's bowlers toiled throughout a wicketless afternoon at Canterbury yesterday, Michael Vaughan virtually ruled himself out of making a comeback in next week's Roses match at Headingley after admitting that he had recently suffered a slight
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Etherington suffers cup final nerves
Proud dad Peter Etherington reckons any tension he will feel watching son Matthew play in tomorrow's FA Cup final is nothing compared with the last few days. City's commercial manager, and chief executive-in-waiting, is just relieved that the winger
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Cockroft needs to shine again for Ilkley
Ilkley, who are joint top of Division C with Harden, face their toughest test so far tomorrow when they take on third-placed Illingworth. Nick Cockroft has marked his return from Burley with three vital spells of bowling that have netted him 15 victims
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Battle of the form guys at Pudsey
The Bradford League First Division's joint leading wicket-taker goes head to head with the leading run-scorer when Pudsey Congs host Morley for the second time this season. Mark Bray has been a central figure with the ball in Congs' 100 per cent start
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McNamara's troops need to win ground battle
Steve McNamara is urging his side to start maximising their attacking threat to ensure they get back to winning ways. The champions head south on the back of an unfortunate defeat at Hull, where they showed plenty of guts but never made the most of
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Henry relishing showdown with Bulls
Beaming Henry Paul reckons it doesn't get any better than facing the Bulls. The former Bradford favourite lines up against his old team with Harlequins RL tomorrow just a fortnight after making a dramatic return from rugby union. The Kiwi ace has played
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Lorry driver accused of three deaths
A lorry driver has appeared in court charged with causing the deaths of three members of a Bradford family in a motorway pile-up. Bennett Hoyte, 47, appeared at Daventry Magistrates' Court in Northamptonshire, yesterday charged with three counts of causing
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It's showtime for Odeon successor
"Have your say on the Odeon now," is the message to district residents. Exciting new plans to transform the cinema site were to go on public display at 1pm today in an exhibition at the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television in Bradford
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Hunt for faith healer killer moves to city
The hunt for the murderer of a faith healer has moved to Bradford. Detectives believe Alfusaine Jabbi, 22, might have been living or working in the city shortly before he was beaten and stabbed to death in Luton last month. Mr Jabbi had been running
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Everest peak is in sight for climbers
A climber has the top of the world's highest mountain almost in his sights. Warrant Officer Dick Gale, 36, of Bradford Road, Otley, is part of the Army On Everest expedition's record-breaking attempt to put the first British climbers on the summit of
