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Saturday, May 19, 2007
In 1536, Anne Boleyn was beheaded for adultery, as Henry VIII was considering marriage to Jane Seymour. In 1649, Oliver Cromwell declared England a republican state. In 2005, it was reported that a South African woman had received £7, 000 in damages
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Thornicroft and Patterson sneak win
Nick Thornicroft, the forgotten man of Yorkshire cricket, helped save his side from a caning by the Loughborough University students when claiming career-best figures of six for 60 at Headingley Carnegie today. But in a breathtaking finish it was Steve
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Rowdypests
Police were called to New Street, Idle, at 8.37pm today after reports of a large group of rowdy youths urinating in gardens. A police spokesman said: "A group of youths were congregating in the area and annoying residents. They had all left the scene
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Five face trial over pub car park death
Four men and a woman have been told they will stand trial in July following the death of a father-of-two in Bradford earlier this year. Carl Holmes, 21, Michael Hall, 23, Laura Mitchell, 22, and Henry Ballantyne, 20, all made their second appearance
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Holiday hotel chaos over boy's pool death
People were "running around like headless chickens" after a youngster was pulled lifeless from the swimming pool of a holiday hotel in Egypt, an inquest heard. Four-year-old Kyle Hirst had wandered away from his stepfather and fallen into the water.
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'Baldrick' star Robinson praises cunning plan for elderly
Actor and broadcaster Tony Robinson spoke passionately about the need for more support for dementia sufferers and their families as he officially opened a new housing complex in Bradford yesterday. He was at the Rowanberries Extra Care Housing Scheme
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Pervert councillor fails in appeal bid
Disgraced Bradford councillor Bob Hargreaves has lost his appeal against a conviction for sexually abusing two schoolgirls. The 62-year-old was jailed for five years earlier this year following after being found guilty of eight of the 13 charges he faced
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'Instant shop’ goes up in a flash
The shell of a shop, already fitted with freezers, toilets and worktops, was dropped into place in an innovative £1.5 million scheme. Cranes hoisted seven steel-framed blocks of a pre-built Co-op store off the back of lorries and onto foundations in
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American stars will play Bronte sisters
A trio of American actresses have been cast as the most famous sisters in English literature. The three starlets are set to play Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte in the film Bronte, which will trace their lives in Haworth in the early 1800s. Taking
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Distressed teenager hanged herself
A teenager found hanged from a tree had fallen out with her friends the previous evening, a Bradford inquest heard. Anne Marie Todd, 19, used her belt to attach herself to the tree in a garden of remembrance at the Knowle funeral home in Keighley. She
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U-turn on music festival
Bradford Council has made a U-turn on its decision to axe the district's biggest music festival. Two months after announcing the end of Music at Myrtle and Party in the Park in Bingley, the Council has announced the show must go on. The new two-day
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Carjacker knifeman jailed indefinitely
A dangerous carjacker who led police on a 100mph chase in a car he stole at knife-point has been jailed indefinitely. Bradford Crown Court was told Ifraz Hussain, 24, pulled a knife on two drivers - one a lone female. He first struck in September at
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Forgotten story of love is uncovered
A forgotten story of tragedy and heartache, which would have stirred the imagination of Emily Bronte, has been unearthed by school children. It was discovered by youngsters at Oakworth primary school, Keighley, who came across the heart rending tale
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Parker offered Leeds contract
Ben Parker, who spent last season on loan to City, has been offered a new contract by Leeds United. Former England youth international Parker, 19, who was born in Pontefract, made 41 appearances for the Bantams at left back and on the left side of midfield
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Victory on the road is boost for Doherty
Trainer Chris Aston reckons Shaun Doherty is "finding his feet" in the pro game after an impressive win in Stoke. The Bradford fighter, son of former Lonsdale belt holder John, claimed his second paid-for success with a confident 59-54 verdict at super-bantamweight
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Pair are pretty in pink bras
Two health workers will be donning pink bras, pink hats and trainers for a charity walk to raise money for breast cancer. Health visitor Fiona Graham, 48, and community nurse Joanne Dean, 47, who both work at Baildon Clinic, are taking part in the Playtex
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Drug dealer given jail warning
A Bradford man twice caught dealing hard drugs from a car was warned by a judge he could be sent to prison for seven years if he did it again. Mohammed Azeem, 20, was jailed for 18 months today after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing to supplying
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Woman admits hoax calls
A "troubled" woman who made a series of nuisance 999 calls has been ordered to seek mental health treatment. Bradford Crown Court was told how Michelle Dean, 26, stayed silent on the telephone after calling the emergency services on a number of occasions
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Dealer is jailed for two years
A "respectable" man who became addicted to drugs has been jailed for dealing. Police found thousands of pounds worth of drugs when they raided Shahik Miah's home in Spring Gardens, Keighley in January 2006. Prosecutor Joanne Butler-Savage told Bradford
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Help for nuisance youths
An imaginative new scheme to help young people who have got into trouble has been launched. Otley Community Outreach Ltd is working closely with Otley Rugby Union Club which is letting the project use its facilities at Cross Green, the police and Eastmoor
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Suspended sentence for breaching fireworks rules
A businessman has been given a suspended prison sentence after a blaze at his Bradford premises revealed he had breached safety rules for storing fireworks. The city's crown court heard that 43-year-old Michael Cain was allowed to store 250 kilograms
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Don't blame me, says chopped Schuey
Steve Schumacher today left City with a message for his detractors: Please don't blame me for relegation. The spiky midfielder has not been offered a new deal as the decks are cleared for Stuart McCall's arrival at the helm. Schumacher was a regular
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MPs clash over jail swimming pools
Outraged Shipley MP Philip Davies has gone head to head with his Bradford South counterpart Gerry Sutcliffe over revelations that prisoners are as likely to be found before the diving board as they are the parole board. Questions from Tory Mr Davies
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Former magistrate dies aged 92
A well known former Bradford councillor and magistrate has died at her home in Eccleshill. Mollie Thackray, pictured, who was 92, was Assistant Lord Mayor of Bradford during the silver jubilee year of 1977-78 while serving as a Liberal councillor for
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'Our love affair with The Whitehouse'
The old adage about location, location, location' certainly applied when Jeannette and David McCrudden fell in love with The Whitehouse, a landmark property between Baildon and Hawksworth. They also needed a lot of vision, as at the time it was still
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Get your dog chipped
Dog owners in Kirklees are being invited to have their dogs micro-chipped at the reduced rate of £10 at an event in Birstall next week. The roadshow will be at Oakwell Hall's information centre on Thursday from 3pm to 8pm. For more information call (
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City were never far from McCall's thoughts
It was two days before the derby game at Huddersfield and I was just polishing off my preview pieces and breakfast. The phone rang and a voice came on that I couldn't place straight off. But he certainly knew me. "Eating again, some things never change
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Cougars playing for position
Cougars hope to prove they have learned their own lessons when they tackle London Skolars on Sunday. Barry Eaton's side picked up their first National League Two win of the season against Blackpool a fortnight ago and are bidding to produce a quick
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Sinnott's stock soars after promotion
The Throstle Nest outfit are preparing for life in the Conference following last Monday's rousing 4-3 play-off final victory over Hinckley United at Burton Albion's Pirelli Stadium. It was a stunning victory and it brought Farsley's third promotion in
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Helm hopes to rescue Newcastle friendly
Plans are underway to begin the club's centenary season in style and with a list of pre-season friendlies that reflect Avenue's history in the game. The plum game could be against Premiership giants Newcastle but Bradford are unable to confirm just
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Dolan hails fab four
There were several winners at the club's end-of-season awards dinner and the spread of accolades was welcomed by Terry Dolan. The manager chose skipper Richard Dunning as the management's player of the year recipient. Keeper Steve Dickinson was named
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Thackley thwarted by key injuries
It was a very disappointing campaign for the Dennyfield outfit, who expected much better following the genuine promise that was shown during the previous season. They were embroiled in a battle to stay out of the bottom two in the Northern Counties
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Man treated after kitchen fire
An elderly man had to be treated for smoke inhalation after he inhaled fumes from a pan which had been left on after he finished cooking. Firefighters from Idle, found the man in his home at Warren House, Haigh Beck View, Idle, at 6.20pm yesterday.
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Can you help?
SIR - My father was born Peter Whitby Taylor, at 11 Belle Vue, Manningham, on December 4, 1919. He is regretfully dead now, so I am asking your readers for any information about the family of my grandmother, Helen Whitby Taylor, formerly Covington.
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Rise to the challenge, be the best
There has been extensive coverage in this paper about the latest Rock Challenge that has recently taken place in Bradford. But do people know the real reason for holding this event? Rock Challenge has been running now for many years, and is a global
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I’m not a killjoy!
SIR - In reply to Karen Thompson (T&A, May 15), I never said that I didn't stand up when encouraged to do so by Gary Mullen, just that the people in front stood up when everyone else was sat down! I am not a killjoy and have seen Gary three times now
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Dismal lack of Vision
SIR - After last year's dismal entry, Daz Sampson, in the Eurovision Song Contest one would have thought a lesson had been learned. Alas, not so. This time we were represented by a third-rate, end-of-pier group called Scooch, all thanks to an appalling
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Rubbish proposal
SIR - It will be interesting to see the outcome of the Council's study into fortnightly rubbish collections. Councils across the country are bringing in fortnightly refuse collections in response to the EU Landfills Directive, which has set targets to
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Fire crew tackles car blazes
Firefighters from Fairweather Green were called to two car fires in the space of a few hours. The crew were first called to Washington Street, Fairweather Green, at 11.30pm yesterday where a Mitsubishi was alight. At 2am this morning they were called
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Five-star service
SIR - Jim Greenhalf's report (T&A, May 12) of his visit to Lille was interesting, not least because my wife and I had recently had a weekend break there. However, his remark about the high-speed trains between London and Lille was a little misleading
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College craziness
SIR - What's this? Bradford College making 67 staff redundant and closing down classes? Why it seems only two or three months ago that the College wasted £200,000 on a new logo and new stationery using the new logo. Perhaps it is time for those in charge
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Stop these louts
SIR - On Tuesday afternoon, while walking my dog in Myrtle Park, I was met by youths carrying alcohol on their way to the bottom meadow for their annual Year 11 leaving do. There were about 50 children swearing, drinking and involved in loutish behaviour
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Valuable aid to community policing
SIR - It is good to see people are willing to take the time to air their opinions about members of our extended policing family. While there appears to be a balance of views, I think a lot of residents are unaware of the vital work carried out by PCSOs
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Friday, May 18, 2007
In 1830, the lawnmower was patented by Edwin Budding, of Stroud. In 1955, Wimpy opened their first store in London, introducing the hamburger to the capital. In 2000, it was revealed the poison from a tarantula could save the lives of those suffering
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Friday, May 18, 2007
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Simon Kneeshaw, 23, of Plimsoll Street, East Bowling; theft, £60 costs, 12 months' community order, three months' curfew, 40 hours' unpaid work. Qamar Rashid, 26, of Undercliffe Lane, Undercliffe
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Friday, May 18, 2007
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Allerton: construction of two storey side extensions to both sides of property and construction of a porch and fencing, 33 Manscombe Road. Baildon: alterations to existing garage
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Global vision of harmony
Visionary youngsters from six secondary schools met to work on a project which has an international flavour. Youngsters from Laisterdyke, Buttershaw, Nab Wood, Queensbury, Buttershaw and Bingley Grammar school revealed artistic prowess during filming
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Fire crew save heart attack victim
Firefighters saved the life of a pensioner who suffered a heart attack in a rare use of state-of-the-art medical kit issued to fire engines. The crew from Bradford fire station had gone to deal with a blazing car in Mark Street, West Bowling, Bradford
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Stu back where he belongs
Sheffield United made the decision for him. In the end, it was the Blades who tipped the balance firmly in City's favour. Stuart McCall is coming back to Valley Parade. The news that every fan had waited for - not to mention chairman Julian Rhodes -
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McCall says YES to City
Stuart McCall is ready to breathe new life into City after accepting the challenge to lift them out of football's basement. McCall tonight sensationally agreed to take over the reins at the Intersonic Stadium - although there will be no official announcement
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McCall named new City manager
Stuart McCall IS the next City manager. McCall has agreed to take over the reins at the Intersonic Stadium - the appointment that the fans have dreamed of. The City idol will be returning for his third spell at the club which he left as a player in
