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Monday, September 11, 2006
In 1297, Scottish patriot William Wallace defeated the army of Edward I at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. In 1895, the original FA Cup was stolen from a shop in Birmingham. In 2001, two passenger planes were hijacked and flown into the World Trade
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Former archbishop to retire as priest
The former Archbishop of York, who left his archbishop's palace to become a parish priest in Ilkley, is to retire earlier than planned due to ill health. The Right Reverend David Hope had spent a decade as the the Archbishop of York, the second most
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Celebration time for top city folk club
Bradford's famous Topic Folk Club is hitting a high note for its 50th anniversary celebrations. The club, which believes it is the oldest continuously operating folk club in the world, is marking half a century of live music in the city with a series
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Radio offered fond memories
SIR - I read Geoff Smith's letter (T&A, September 1) which brought a little smile to my face, together with a warm feeling of nostalgia. Yes, in pre-television days the radio was your theatre of dreams'. Fond memories of Tommy Handley's ITMA (It's That
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Just a name game
SIR - What's in a name? If you say you are going to the Oastler Shopping Centre or John Street Market you'll end up at the same place, and if you're happy with what you buy, I don't see what all the fuss is about. Much ado about nothing! David Rhodes
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Support Gerry
SIR - "About time" is all I can say re Get tough on gipsy camps says Gerry Sutcliffe' (T&A September 1). While we're in a sensible state of mind, let's include the squatters - all are a blight to the decent, hard-working people of the city. If they
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Cosmetic exercise
SIR - A commission has recently been established to promote cohesion and integration of the various ethnic and religious groups in our society. Yet, astonishingly, before this body has even begun its work, any discussion of the role of faith schools
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No more quarrying
SIR - I am writing to voice my objection to plans to further enlarge the Midgeham quarry at Harden. It has a range of rare and endangered plants such as the cotton grass, not found on other moorland due to sheep grazing, there are birds whose habitat
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An appalling idea
SIR - As David Rhodes (T&A, September 5) points out, there are several examples of attractive new buildings, like the new police station, in Bradford. Also, refurbishment of landmark buildings like Eastbrook Hall is welcome. It's good to see that recently
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Get snapping
SIR - As it is a foregone conclusion that the dear old Odeon will soon vanish from the Bradford skyline for ever, I suggest a photographic record should be made of this famous Bradford landmark before the bulldozers move in. I urge everyone to get clicking
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Heritage in danger
SIR - I see the modernisers' have been at it again in Bradford with the proposed destruction of the Odeon. We all know what happened to the last modern buildings put up in Bradford in the Sixties, they are currently being demolished. Many tourists/visitors
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Museum collection should be saved
SIR - I waited in keen expectation of a response to Michael Booth's letter (T&A, August 28) asking why so much money is lavished on Cartwright Hall and Lister Park yet so little appears to go to Bradford's Industrial Museum. Sadly, a response appears
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Offer that’s all too easy to refuse
Motorists who regularly use the A650 will have gnashed their teeth many times over the delays and congestion on this vital artery in and out of central Bradford. For some time now there has been wrangling between Bradford Council and the Highways Agency
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Winning send-off escapes big Phil
Keighley Cougars 32 London Skolars Phil Stephenson's final match before retirement ended in disappointment after the Cougars threw away a massive lead to lose their last match of the season. The one-club prop finished a 15-year career with Keighley
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Pair's mission to make schoolchildren healthier
With the introduction of Government legislation bringing healthy eating to schools throughout the country, two friends are helping sports-mad youngsters stay on the ball after setting up their own business. T&A Reporter DAN WEBBER found out more. Qualified
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Seabrook fans' net benefit
Famous Bradford crisp manufacturer Seabrook has announced plans to launch its own website. The Girlington-based family firm, which produces the crisp of choice for connoisseurs throughout the country, hopes the site will boost its brand awareness and
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No win, but Cleck continue to shine
Cleckheaton 21 Morley 28 Cleckheaton might not have been happy with their defensive effort in allowing Morley flanker Craig Field to cross for the match-winning try in the 62nd minute. But they must have been pleased with many other aspects of their
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Dalesmen rally only restores pride
Wharfedale 20 Launceston 33 By the 46th minute, having spent virtually the whole of the action penned in their own half, Wharfedale faced a 19-0 deficit. To the Dalesmen's credit, they rallied strongly and had the better of the remainder of the game
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A 'toast' to networking
Business leaders throughout Bradford are being invited to meet new partners and clients over the most important meal of the day. Bradford Chamber has launched pioneering initiative "Cereal Networking" in a bid to help companies do business with fellow
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Indiscipline takes edge of victory
Otley 37 Nottingham 27 Otley produced a wonderful display of rugby, sweeping to a 37-8 lead after 49 minutes, and the fact that they let Nottingham back into this National League One game was due entirely to a lack of discipline. They conceded far too
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Strikers in the firing line after another near miss
Swansea 1 Bradford City 0 Colin Todd has some more forward-thinking to do. The City boss already knows the identity of his strikeforce for tomorrow's home clash with Carlisle. But, as anyone at the Liberty Stadium will testify, his selection will be
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Lesbian-only birth classes to be offered
The National Childbirth Trust is to hold lesbian-only classes for mums-to-be in Bradford in a national first. It is the idea of NCT ante-natal teacher Sarah Williams who says she is responding to requests from women living across the north of England
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Thackley hit back for a point
Eccleshill United 2 Thackley 2 On the face of it, this Northern Counties East Premier Division derby had everything it possibly could to add to the drama but the underlying trend was that it was a contest between two clubs punching under their weight
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Charitable grants are up for grabs
Charities are being invited to apply for the latest round of grants being offered by the charitable foundation of the Telegraph & Argus. The Newsquest Awards look to support projects which take a creative approach to issues such as education, neighbourhood
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Jackson goal is not enough
Guiseley 1 Hednesford Twon 1 There looked to be only one winner as Guiseley hosted Hednesford in the UniBond Premier Division but, despite playing well, the hosts could not claim all three points. The midlands outfit, managed by former Huddersfield
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Wildlife officers hit back at poachers
Conservationists battling poachers at a beauty spot are clamping down further in a bid to protect deer. Bradford Council countryside officers are mounting foot and motorcycle patrols around St Ives and Marley in a bid to crack down on poachers who are
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It's just not good enough, admits Lynch
Gutted Bulls star Andy Lynch today admitted: "Things aren't right." The Great Britain hopeful is still trying to work out why his side came unstuck in a shock defeat against relegation-threatened Wakefield. A third loss in four games leaves stricken
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Double trouble for Todd
Colin Todd admits City will be tested to the limit without Dean Windass and Lee Holmes. Both players will miss tomorrow night's home clash with Carlisle after limping off at Swansea. Todd will be forced into making changes - and fears the lack of depth
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Tribute plan to bomber crew killed in crash
September 23, 1943, is etched in the mind of retired roofer Rhondda Watson. As a ten-year-old boy he witnessed the dramatic crash of a Wellington bomber and the tragic death of seven Polish airmen. He still recalls what he thought were uniforms hanging
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Council rejects £800,000 deal to take over problem highway
Highways bosses have been accused of trying to buy off' Bradford Council on the cheap in a continuing row over who takes responsibility for the traffic-choked A650. The Telegraph & Argus can exclusively reveal today that the Government's Highways Agency
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Say a fond farewell to name tags
"You should shred those," a friend advised me as I disposed of a pile of receipts after checking my bank statements. It was not enough, she stressed, simply to rip them up, as I was doing, and throw them in the bin. They had to be virtually obliterated
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Five years after 9/11, what does the future hold?
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Centre by al-Qaida terrorists. PAUL ROGERS, professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University, speculates as to what the next five years might bring in the war on terror. After the 9/
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Flynn strike livens up dull contest
Bradford Park Avenue 1 Wakefield 0 Avenue were made to toil for the spoils against struggling Wakefield but they took all three points and, in doing so, showed a determination and resilience that has been absent in recent seasons. It could never be
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Hill are brushed aside by Rangers
Huddersfield Underbank Rangers 44 Bradford Dudley Hill 14 LHF Healthplan National League Three defending champions Bradford Dudley Hill played with spirit but were totally outgunned by Rangers. The hosts finished a difficult season in positive fashion
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Seat belt changes are driven home
A campaign has started to remind drivers of major changes in seat belt laws. From next Monday, all children under 135 centimetres tall or under the age of 12 will - by law - have to use an appropriate child restraint when travelling in cars. In response
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Wappett asks for fire and heart
Bradford & Bingley 28 Nuneaton 34 The questions Bees' head coach Geoff Wappett asked after this game was: "Where was the fire? Where was the heart? "We need players who have the guts to go out and win games like this. "We may be short of a couple
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Krief provides killer blow for Celts
Worcester City 0 Farsley Celtic 1 The Celts did not exactly have the ideal preparation for this demanding Conference North away fixture as boss Lee Sinnott opted to trim what was a big squad after final training on Thursday. Forwards Mark Bett and Kevin
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Mills promoted as Jamal hits top form
Skipper Mahboob Hussain praised match-winning all-rounder Nasser Jamal as Manningham Mills celebrated promotion with a 52-run win at Windhill. The victory earned them 18 points and they finished five ahead of Spen Victoria, who suffered the frustration
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Top three all win as title goes to finale
Woodlands will retain the SDS Bradford League Division One title if they win at Saltaire on Saturday. The holders comfortably disposed of Idle by six wickets at Oakenshaw but, because Pudsey Congs and Pudsey St Lawrence also won, the end-of-season fancy
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Care trust set to go £5.5m into the red
Bradford District Care Trust is facing a financial crisis, a review has revealed. The organisation, which is responsible for mental health and learning disability services, is facing severe difficulties due to pressure on learning disability services
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Pupils are missing out on free meals
Thousands of children from poorer families across the district are missing out on free school meals every day, according to Government figures. The Department for Education and Skills has revealed 4,042 secondary school pupils are not getting the dinners
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I'll fight my sacking over sick days, says binman
A binman is trying to take Bradford Council to an employment tribunal after he was sacked because he had 68 days off sick in 18 months. Ronnie Cowlishaw claims the majority of his time off was due to injuries sustained at work. Despite an appeal to
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Crime victims kept in touch by letter
Every victim of crime in the Bradford area is now being sent a letter keeping them closely informed about how the police investigation is progressing. The new initiative is the latest move by West Yorkshire Police to provide maximum support and information
