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Canal plan boosted by homes go-ahead
A decaying mill is set to be transformed into more than 100 flats. It is hoped the homes at Oswin Mills, Gaisby Lane, Shipley, will boost the reinstatement of Bradford Canal after councillors approved the development yesterday at a meeting of Shipley
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The truth is out there
SIR - While much can be appreciated through the written word, visual seeing is believing and I am pleased to see that Al Gore's film on climate change, An Inconvenient Truth, will be shown in Bradford during October. The book that the film is based on
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Plan’s a non-starter
SIR - David Marshall is not the first to suggest the abolition of vehicle licence duty in favour of adding a few pence to the price of petrol, ensuring the Chancellor of the Exchequer gets his revenue (T&A, September 9). Unfortunately there are a few
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Cleckheaton looking for first home win
Cleckheaton have a great chance of a first home win of the season against Orrell in National League Three. "It will either increase our confidence or prove to be a banana skin," said Cleckheaton spokesman Alan Bentley. "Orrell are basically a team of
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Just accept it
SIR - Has anyone else noticed the increasing number of pubs and restaurants declining credit and debit cards in respect of low-value transactions? I was always led to believe that such establishments existed to serve the public and accept, without question
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Violence not the way
SIR - The Muslims who have resorted to violence in expressing outrage towards the present Pope are rendering a disservice to their religion, for it reinforces the view that Islam is practised by intolerant and extreme followers and the attempts by moderates
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A pointless step?
SIR - Can someone please tell us what is special about the steps to the main entrance to City Hall? They have been hosed down every weekday morning for at least the past four weeks. This involves a two-man crew and a large truck to carry the high pressure
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Will register work?
SIR - I am totally behind the Dangerous Dogs Act and agree with Sean Margerison (T&A, September 18) but what about the dogs? I have owned dogs for 34 years, Golden Retrievers, but even these gentle dogs can be a danger. My husband was bitten at a dog
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Bikes are risky
SIR - I was surprised to read the heated reaction to my modest thoughts on motorbikes - it's amazing how an endangered species responds when provoked. One even claimed bikes are "reasonably fuel efficient, safe, very social and stable". For something
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In defence of bikers
SIR - In reply to Graham Hoyle of Baildon (T&A, September 12) who asks "what are motorbikes all about?", the only valid point he makes is that it was probably the only affordable mode of transport for the working class man. The rest of his comments leave
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The best yet
SIR - As a resident, it is always sad to see visitors trailing around Saltaire in the rain. But the weather over the weekend allowed thousands to enjoy the climax of the biggest and best Saltaire Festival yet. The organisers must be warmly thanked, plus
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Thanks for festival
SIR - On Friday I attended the Saltaire Festival with my daughter, visiting the market and the beer festival. On Saturday I took my grandson to see the street entertainers, the funfair and the live music. On Sunday my wife and I attended the market,
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Ban the seat belt law-breakers
SIR - In response to your article about parents gambling with their children's lives (T&A, September 19), I would like to share a recent experience. Last week, my car broke down near Morrisons at Four Lane Ends. As I waited for the AA, I saw numerous
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Staff help to highlight itch trauma
Suzanne Johns knows what it's like to scratch her skin until it bleeds. She has lived with eczema most of her life and is painfully aware of the physical and emotional trauma it causes. Every day she applies medically-prescribed cream to her skin and
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Free trips put bus route in jeopardy
Bus chiefs are looking at scrapping a bus route popular with pensioners because it is not making enough money. The First bus company has confirmed it has been looking at the feasibility of the 846 Shipley to Buttershaw route. And its operations director
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Four of the best in line for accolades
A crematorium, a school, a building society headquarters and part of a business complex on a country house estate have all been nominated for a prestigious architectural award. Scholemoor Crematorium, Bradford, Pudsey Waterloo Primary School, the Ecology
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Caesareans 'could be prevented'
Many emergency caesareans could be prevented if skilled rather than junior doctors made decisions on how a baby should be delivered, experts have warned. A study published today in the British Medical Journal reveals "substantial differences" in the
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Novel idea will be tourism boost
Guardians of the shrine to English literature's most famous literary sisters are hoping a new television serial will boost visitor numbers. Visitors through the famous front door of the Bronte Parsonage Museum at Haworth - home to Charlotte, Emily and
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Shields starts as Guiseley eye double
Midfielder Andy Shields has crossed the great divide from Farsley Celtic and should make his Guiseley debut tomorrow at Mossley in part two of the double header between the sides. The Lancastrians were visitors to Nethermoor last weekend for an FA Cup
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Sir Titus would be so proud, says great-grandson
Sir Titus Salt's great grandson believes his famous ancestor would be immensely proud to see how his groundbreaking model village had continued to thrive. His direct descendant, Denys Salt, was on a special visit to the Victorian world heritage village
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We'll be a knock-out success, says Macca
Steve McNamara has reminded rivals eyeing up Bulls' Super League crown: We thrive on knock-out football. The defending champions head into their elimination play-off tomorrow night knowing defeat will see them fall at the first hurdle on the road to
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Many happy returns for Edghill
Richard Edghill is happy to spend his birthday 200 miles from home. The experienced City defender turns 32 tomorrow but there will be no family party. That's because Edghill will be on first-team duty for the club's first-ever trip to Cheltenham. "
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Squatters leave trail of damage
Squatters evicted from a charity-owned house yesterday left behind thousands of pounds of damage. Graffiti and debris soiled the interior of the Victorian property, which once would have been a grand five-bedroom town house. And there was evidence to
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City must back up home form on the road
Imagine it's Valley Parade - that will be the instruction when City step out at Cheltenham tomorrow. It will be the club's first trip to Whaddon Road but Colin Todd wants his players to forget the unglamorous surroundings and treat it like a home game
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Clean sheets keep Farsley confident
Farsley Celtic's A to Z of the Midlands must already be well thumbed and it will be under scrutiny again tomorrow as the Conference North newcomers head to Nuneaton Borough. It will be another stern test for Lee Sinnott's men but they have an identical
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Under-40s struggle to get foot in door
The under 40s are being priced out of the housing market, a new report has found. The study by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the New Policy Institute, found that a third of all working households with people under 40 could not afford to buy their
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So where does charity really begin?
Melanie Gower, 28, works for Asylum Aid, a national charity that provides advice and assistance to asylum seekers. Telling people I work for a charity always provokes a reaction - not always positive! It seems that everyone has an idea of what they'd
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The paragons of peace inspiring a new generation
The roots of conflict are wide ranging, far reaching and run deep. So deep that tensions, whether relating to religion, race or politics, have the potential to cause unrest within our communities. Five years ago and before the major terror atrocities
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Sir Ken: Why we're back on track
Sir Ken Morrison claimed the supermarket giant was back on track to being the "best grocer in town" as shares in the resurgent chain surged seven per cent to their highest level in more than two years. As well as revealing positive results yesterday,
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Friday, September 22, 2006
In 1735, Sir Robert Walpole became the first Prime Minister to occupy 10 Downing Street. In 1920, the Flying Squad of the Metropolitan Police was formed. In 2002, smiling faces were painted alongside road works in Austria to cheer up motorists. 25
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Magical tour has become a reality
A dream of bringing a charismatic children's choir from a poor African village to tour Britain has finally become a reality. With help from schools and volunteers across the district, the Singing Children of Africa are currently delighting audiences
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Smoothie Quattro!
If you fancy a 4x4, you're not alone. They were among the hottest properties in the executive car market for a decade or so. They're not everyone's cup of tea, though. The high riding position is great and the security of having a vehicle which can wade
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Need for a united front on truancy
It is hard to find any good news in the latest truancy league table showing that Bradford has the third highest rate of unauthorised absences in the country. However, a spokesman for Education Bradford makes a commendable stab at doing so today, claiming
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Truancy is third worst in Britain
More children skip lessons in Bradford's schools than almost anywhere else in the country, it was revealed today. The district has the third highest rate in the country for unauthorised absences in both primary and secondary schools - behind only Manchester
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Woman found in pub car park dies
A woman has died after being found in a pub car park with serious injuries. The woman - who has yet to be identified - was found just before 8pm last night at the Swan Hotel in Liversedge. She was taken to Dewsbury District Hospital but died from her
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Fancied Laird will give Avenue tough test
A good result in midweek gave Avenue a point away from home which helped to put last Saturday's disappointing 3-1 defeat at home to Eastwood Town firmly behind them. The Bradford side would have topped the UniBond Division One table with a win last week
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Bees' first victory is around the corner
They might not have won yet in their initial campaign in National League Two but there is a growing feeling that a first victory is just around the corner for Bradford & Bingley. Last Saturday brought another narrow defeat against Halifax - this time
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Car-jacker jailed for terrifying attack
A car-jacker who pounced on a lone woman motorist and dragged her from her vehicle has been jailed for five years. Jason Boyle was suffering delusions of panic from alcohol withdrawal when he ambushed terrified Shabana Mahmood. He flung open the driver's
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Witter can help to inspire Fehintola
Femi Fehintola is hoping a little bit of Junior Witter's gold dust will be sprinkled in his direction. Fehintola is gunning for British super-featherweight champion Carl Johanneson and a date for their title clash has been set for November 17. The unbeaten
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Muzzle these dogs, pleads rugby legend
Rugby league legend Andy Gregory has added his weight to the Telegraph & Argus Curb the Danger Dogs campaign. The former Great Britain star, who is recovering after a rottweiler attack, described the campaign as "positive and long overdue". The 13-stone
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Lehmann falls three runs short of record
Darren Lehmann's magical bat helped to smash all manner of records for Yorkshire on the second day of their Championship match against Durham at Headingley yesterday. But the biggest prize of all eluded the great Australian on his farewell appearance
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Market issues identity cards in security clampdown
Tough new security measures are to be introduced at a wholesale market complex to combat long-running abuses of the rules. All retailers visiting St James's Wholesale Market, off Wakefield Road in Bradford, will now have to apply for a buyer's entry
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Police hunt for teenage park bullies
A pair of teenage bullies, who have been callously robbing younger boys in a popular Bradford park, are being hunted by detectives. Police are linking two attacks on young schoolboys, targeted for their bikes and mobile phones, in Peel Park, Undercliffe
