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Man dies in roof fall at B&Q
A man in his forties was killed when he fell through a roof while working at the B&Q store at the Euroway industrial estate in Bradford. An ambulance and rapid response vehicle were called to the store in Mount Leigh Close, at 11.43am today. An investigation
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Hit-and-run arrests
Two men, aged 23 and 19, arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident in Bradford city centre were still in police custody tonight. The driver of a blue Vauxhall Astra failed to stop after it ploughed into a 79-year-old woman in Drewton Road
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Birthday booster
Three good friends since their schooldays, Simon Bridge, Ian Henry and Andrew Brett, from the Keighley area, raised almost £500 for Manorlands, the Sue Ryder Home at Oxenhope, near Keighley, at their joint 40th birthday party held at Silsden Golf Club
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Superbug is top priority
Reducing the number of cases of the superbug MRSA at Bradford Royal Infirmary is a number one priority. Miles Scott, chief executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals Trust, which runs BRI and St Luke's Hospital, admitted that it had failed to meet the
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Hospital air-lift after collision
A man was air-lifted to hospital with serious injuries after a head-on smash. The collision between a Rover 200, driven by a man in his 30s, and a BMW 24, driven by a woman in her 40s, happened on the Bolton Abbey to Skipton Road at Blubberhouses at 5.50pm
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Vandals hit tourist railway
Vandals have damaged one of Bradford's best-known tourist attractions. Five train carriages belonging to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway have been damaged with spray paint. Police in Keighley are appealing for information in relation to damage,
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Traders’ fury as takings hit by roadworks
Angry traders in Saltaire say their takings are down by up to 50 per cent as roadworks make it impossible for shoppers to park. Parking bays outside businesses on Bingley Road, near Saltaire roundabout, have been closed since May 14 while Yorkshire Water
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Minister backs Bradford's 'food only' bins plan
Bradford Council's plans to recycle householders' waste food have been backed by Environment Minister Ben Bradshaw. The Council's head of environmental services, Richard Wixey, exclusively revealed to the Telegraph & Argus that a pilot scheme to collect
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Four bailed over attack on teenager
Four people arrested in connection with a street attack on a 17-year-old boy have been released on police bail. Sam Morley, of Thirkhill Court, West Bowling, suffered serious injuries when a gang attacked him in Hopbine Avenue, West Bowling, at 10pm
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Benkenstein's again a thorn in the side for Yorkshire
Durham captain Dale Benkenstein once again proved to be the scourge of Yorkshire's bowlers on the second day of the LV Championship clash at the Riverside today. When bad light ended play for the day with Durham on 293 for four, Benkenstein stood unbeaten
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Angling Lines
WASHBURN VALLEY The heaviest fish caught this month was an 11lb rainbow trout by Nick Betts using Montana fly. The heaviest fish caught this week was a 7lb 4oz trout by Brian Murray using black buzzer. Fewston: The ever-popular Dawson's Olive is still
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Hubmann finds form
New recruit Daniel Hubmann produced the run of the day for Airienteers in a national event hosted by the Lakeland Club near Coniston. Hubmann won the Men's 21 event, with clubmate Hector Haines third, while Steve Webb's fell-running experience helped
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Car clamper faces ASBO hearing
A car clamper accused of "aggressive and intimidating behaviour" is facing an anti-social behaviour order. George McDicken, 38, of Ling Park Approach, Wilsden, who is employed by Carstoppers at Changegate car park in Haworth, is due to appear before
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Welcome to the cheap seats
City fans are urged to climb aboard the Stuart McCall bandwagon as the club unveiled the cheapest season tickets in the country. Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at the Intersonic Stadium and chairman Julian Rhodes is predicting a huge take-up. Adults
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Ilkley net extended deal
Skipton Building Society, sponsors for the last two years, of the Ilkley Open Tennis Championships, have renewed their backing for a further three years. The deal also incorporates funding for the club's grass-roots activities. This year's tournament
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Reducing hospital MRSA is 'number one priority'
Reducing the number of cases of the superbug MRSA at Bradford Royal Infirmary is a number one priority. Miles Scott, chief executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals Trust, which runs BRI and St Luke's Hospital, admitted that it had failed to meet the
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Queen removes shoes for visit to £3m new temple
Even the Queen was not exempt from taking off her shoes at a £3 million Hindu Temple she opened in Bradford. She swapped her black patent court shoes for simple white pumps as she entered the prayer room at the Shree Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Leeds Road
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Return Royal visit to open new police HQ
The Queen returned to Bradford to officially open the new police headquarters - 33 years after she unveiled the previous central police station. She showed a keen interest in the work of all departments during her tour of Trafalgar House in Nelson Street
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Queen is given posy by daughter of murdered PC Beshenivsky in Royal visit
The young daughter of murdered policewoman Sharon Beshenivsky presented the Queen with a bouquet of flowers during the final leg of her visit to Bradford. And a jovial Duke of Edinburgh put a slightly nervous five-year-old Lydia Beshenivsky at ease by
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Yeadon A log fourth win on the trot
Division One title favourites Yeadon Celtic A recorded their fourth straight victory as they set the early pace in the Bradford Summer League. Their latest victims were stablemates Yeadon Celtic C, who managed just two sets through Steve Winnard and
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Search for Sir Ken's successor nearly over
The search for Sir Ken Morrison's successor could be drawing to a close. Sir Ken, chairman of the supermarket giant which bears his name, said that he expects an announcement on who will take on his role "in the near future". The plan is the new appointment
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Care Trust set to move its headquarters
Less than two years after moving to offices in the grounds of Lynfield Mount Hospital, an NHS trust which provides mental health and learning disability services is returning to Saltaire's New Mill. Bradford District Care Trust says the move is being
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Mothers meet
The Wakefield Diocese Mother's Union hosts its annual general meeting, including a performance by the Thornhill Male voice choir, at Cleckheaton Town Hall on Wednesday, June 13, from 7.30pm.
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Book a table
Organisers of a craft fair in Yeadon Town Hall are inviting people to book tables. All proceeds from the event on Sunday, October 21, will go towards the upkeep of the interior of the town hall. Tables can be booked by contacting Mary Sloan on (0113)
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Cutting a rug!
An exhibition of rugs, by the Airedale Ruggers, is being held at Cliffe Castle Museum in Keighley until Tuesday. Rugs made by traditional methods such as prodding and hooking are on show alongside others made through more modern methods and designs.
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Shelter set on fire
Firefighters were called to a bus shelter when the advertising board attached to it was set alight. A crew from Brighouse the fire, at the junction of Huddersfield Road and Mill Royd Street, Brighouse, at 10.20pm last night. The cause of the fire was
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Craft summer school
Kirkgate Studios & Workshops, Kirkgate, Shipley, is running a summer school series of workshops from Saturday, June 16. The not-for-profit organisation will be offering a range of art and craft courses including felt making, stained glass and model-making
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Party in the park
Great Horton Community Partnership is holding its own Party in the Park on Saturday, June 30. The community party, which starts at 12 noon in Brackenhill Park, will included music, dancing, a children's parade, small fairground rides, stalls, refreshments
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Farleigh brothers on fighting form
Brothers Pete and Steve Farleigh have put Bradford Kofukan Karate Club on the map, despite only joining them last August. The teenage white belts won titles at the Northern Open Classic at St Helens Leisure Centre. Though they faced more experienced
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Bismillah do the business
Bismillah Karate Club, who have bases in Bradford and Keighley, have been celebrating national success. They won four gold medals, two silvers and four bronzes in a Shukokai Karate Union (SKU) national team championships at Ponds Forge in Sheffield.
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Darren's 'hell' living rough for TV show
A self-made businessman has vowed to help homeless people in Bradford after sleeping rough in London as part of a television documentary about living on the streets. Darren Stanley, 39, spent ten days experiencing the reality of life for a homeless person
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Thieves steal lead from church roof
Lead valued at £200 has been stolen from the roof of St John's Church in Cononley. It was taken between 8pm on Sunday and 9am on Wednesday.
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DVD tells of drug danger
A hard-hitting film that highlights the dangers of substance misuse has been launched by the Kirklees Drug Action Team. Crossing The Line shows the harsh realities and long-term consequences of using cocaine and heroin by featuring the personal stories
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£2,000 boost for community group
North East Windhill Community Association has received a donation of more than £2,000 from Bradford banking group Abbey. Abbey's Charitable Trust gave the association £2,300 to buy three new computers and a printer. Two of the computers will be used
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Windass agrees personal terms
Dean Windass's move from City to Hull moved a step closer tonight with the player thought to have agreed personal terms at the KC Stadium. City are holding out for a deal believed to be up to £250,000 from the Championship club, where Windass spent the
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Vainikolo gets shirty
The Bulls have produced a specially commissioned T-shirt marking the amazing achievements of union-bound Lesley Vainikolo. But he insisted: "I'm not done yet!" Vainikolo has shrugged off a groin strain to declare himself fit for Sunday's showdown with
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Forecast is for Bank Holiday fun!
There's no excuse for having nothing to do in the district this Bank Holiday weekend, whatever the weather. A host of events are taking place, from a 15th century re-enactment to an appearances by children's favourite Thomas the Tank Engine. Bradford
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Hall walk
There will be guided walks to enjoy the summer flowers and grasses of Oakwell Hall and Country Park in Birstall next month. The event takes place on Sunday, June 3, from 2pm to 4pm and is free. Head Ranger Richard Aspinall will be leading a two-hour
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Man facing sex charges
A man has appeared in court accused of indecently assaulting a teenage girl who refused to take one of the leaflets he was distributing. Ruhel Miah, 25, of Chislehurst Place, Canterbury, Bradford, pleaded not guilty to the sexual touching of a 15-year-old
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Plan appeal
An appeal has been lodged over plans to demolish a house and garage and build two detached homes. The scheme for Oakwood Drive in Bingley was turned down by Bradford Council planners in April.
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Craven heralded
An Ilkley businessman has been appointed head of the Yorkshire office of Brewin Dolphin Securities. Michael Craven, who has worked in investment management for 22 years. In his new role Mr Craven will continue to manage investment portfolios in particular
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An inspector's call
A planning inspector will look again at retrospective plans to alter a scheme in Ilkley. Bradford Council turned down the plans to authorise changes to a scheme already passed for replacing a roof with a steeper pitch, adding dormer windows and a roof
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Appeals lodged
Appeals have been lodged over two Shipley planning applications. The first is for a three story extension and double garage on Staveley Road, and the second relates to the construction of a detached home on Low Ash Drive. Both were turned down by Bradford
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Barn green light
Plans for an agricultural barn, silage storage and feed area in Gomersal have been passed. Kirklees Council planners agreed the scheme at Whitehall Road West.
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Gym go-ahead
Permission has been given for a gym and health club to be created at a Cleckheaton business park. Kirklees Council planners agreed the change of use for a unit at the Middleton Business Park on Cartwright Street.
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Saints take softly, softly approach
Pudsey St Lawrence may have won four of their opening five matches but they aren't getting carried away with their start to the JCT600 Bradford League campaign. "We are just taking each game as it comes and we'll see where we are at the end of the season
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Devoted husband gets at least three years for mercy killing
A devoted husband who murdered his wife after she begged him to help her die has been jailed for life with an order that he serves a minimum of three years. Retired Bradford accountant Frank Lund, 58, admitted suffocating wife Patricia, 65, with a plastic
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Safety-breach site boss faces jail
An employer whose complete disregard for the safety of his migrant workers led to a near fatal accident has been warned that he faces jail. Shah Nawaz Pola had denied he had been responsible for running a building site on Allerton Road, Bradford, where
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Dementia date
Anyone interested in hearing about the latest research into dementia causes, care and potential cures is invited to attend a talk by Dr Susanne Sorensen, head of research for the Alzheimer's Society. The talk forms part of the Bradford Alzheimer's Society's
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Cresswell set to join exodus
Leeds striker Richard Cresswell is attracting attention from Leicester, one of his former clubs. The Foxes are set to appoint Martin Allen as manager and chairman Milan Mandaric is keen to have Cresswell on board. Cresswell, 29, played eight times for
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Marjorie takes to the hill at 100
Marjorie Fox celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday by taking 24 friends and family out to lunch. Mrs Fox said although there were some sad things about turning 100 she mostly just feels fortunate. "I'm extremely lucky to have such a good family and
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Generous Abbey
North East Windhill Community Association has received a donation of more than £2,000 by Bradford banking group Abbey. Abbey's Charitable Trust gave the Association £2,300 to buy three new computers and a printer. Two of the computers will be used in
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Centre hit by vandals
Police in Bradford are appealing for information after vandals caused damage to the Sedburgh Centre in Huddersfield Road, Wyke. The latest incident happened on Sunday, May 20 at around 7pm and police want to speak to three white men and an afro Caribbean
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After a fashion
Law students from Bradford College have organised a fashion show at the Midland Hotel to raise money for charity. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Kashmir Pakistan Earthquake Appeal. Students Sidrah Yasmin and Faisal Hussain hope around 300
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Allotment blaze
Firefighters have been called to the same allotment three times in as many months. The crew, from Bradford fire station, were called to the allotment on Harewood Street, Bradford after it was set alight again at midnight on Wednesday. They suspect the
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Knockout fun
Shipley Juniors Football Club is looking for teams to take part in an Its A Knockout' event at Salts Sports Association on Sunday, August 26. Twelve teams made-up of 12 competitors each will take part event in the competition which is being run by a
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Motoring on
Keighley's oldest motor company has announced it is to invest more than £300,000 in a major redevelopment of its Dalton Lane premises. Eighty-year-old Walter Burgess, better known as Burgess Ford, is to spend the cash to provide a new showroom, parking
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Drug film
A hard-hitting film that highlights the dangers of substance misuse has been launched by Kirklees Drug Action Team. Crossing The Line shows the harsh realities and long-term consequences of using cocaine and heroin by featuring the personal stories of
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Quest awards
Kirklees Leisure Development won three out of four at the annual Yorkshire and Humberside Quest Awards, the sport and leisure industry's standard for excellence in management. Leisure Development, part of Kirklees Culture and Leisure Services, won accolades
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Businessman plans veggie restaurant
A Bradford businessman is planning to launch a specialist restaurant to offer diners "something a little bit different" in the heart of the city centre. Thakorlal Patel has unveiled plans for an vegetarian Indian restaurant in a large ground-floor unit
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Light re-elected
Kirklees Council has re-elected Birstall and Birkenshaw Councillor Robert Light as the leader of the Council - despite not being the largest party any longer. He will head a nine-strong cabinet responsible for implementing the council's major policies
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It's a cracker!
The opening night of a new sushi bar was celebrated by two Bradford Bulls stars, Shontayne Hape and Ben Harris. The two players popped along to the King Long sushi bar and restaurant on Commercial Street, Shipley. The pair joined a host of invited guests
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Burglar avoids 'three strikes' term
A 27-year-old serial burglar has avoided a minimum three-year jail term after his barrister persuaded a judge not to impose the so-called "three strikes'' sentence. Christopher Pearson had twice served prison sentences for house burglary and could have
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Meat meet
Skipton Auction Mart hosted this year's National Beef Association's expo. Organisers said this year's event was the biggest and best since the annual event was launched ten years ago, with a record attendance of almost 6,000 visitors, a record 155 trade
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Viking boost
Global technology giant 3M has chosen a Keighley company to develop its e-commerce business across the UK. Viking Industrial & Safety Supplies, a distributor for 3M since 1989, now offers visitors to its own website immediate access to the full range
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Have a say on Trust
People can have their say on services at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at a series of events being organised by the trust's board of governors. The Focus on Medicine series will run every six weeks and cover different topics that members
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Two questioned over fatal hit-and-run
Detectives were today questioning two men after a 79-year-old woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Bradford city centre. The driver of a blue Vauxhall Astra failed to stop after it ploughed into the woman, who was from Idle, in Drewton Road,
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MP's 'dog ASBOs' call wins backing
The Government has admitted there may be an argument for slapping ASBOs on irresponsible dog owners - after calls from a Bradford MP. Bradford West MP Marsha Singh said changes needed to be made to the Dangerous Dogs Act and it was time for a full debate
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Finch gives Vic derby lift
Spen Victoria go into Saturdays's Bradford League Division Two local derby at Gomersal boosted by the arrival of off-spinner James Finch. The Yorkshire second-team player, formerly with Esholt, makes his debut for the Cleckheaton side who are third from
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Feedback wanted on age change
The Gordon Bowers Under-12 Eight-A-Side junior competition, which has just started its Silver Jubilee season, are contemplating their first change of age group. Competition organiser Tom Priestley said: "When the Gor-don Bowers started, the intention
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Big guns clash in duel of the day
The two heavyweight contenders for promotion from Division Two go head-to-head on Saturday in what should be a match to remember. Rawdon lead the table by three points from Guiseley, having won all their league matches comfortably until last week's washout
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Campion double up for cup tonic
Campion may have missed out on the Premier Division title again but they still finished the West Riding County Amateur League season in a flurry of silverware. After losing out to Bay Athletic for the league championship at the end of 2005-06, Campion's
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Phillips recruits a pair of helpers
Bradford Park Avenue manager Benny Phillips has appointed an assistant and a chief scout as he grooms his regime for a first full season with the UniBond Division One club. Lee Coathup will be Phillips' assistant and Wayne Porter is to fulfil the scouting
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Lydia Beshenivsky, five, presents Queen with posy of flowers
The daughter of murdered policewoman Sharon Beshenivsky presented the Queen with a bouquet of flowers during the final leg of her visit to Bradford. The Duke of Edinburgh put five-year-old Lydia Beshenivsky at ease by asking her if she had picked the
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Queen opens Bradford's new police station
The Queen was warmly applauded today as she officially opened the new Bradford South Police Headquarters. Her Majesty unveiled a plaque in the building to mark the official start of operations at Trafalgar House. Accompanied by the Duke of Edinburg
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Teenager's skull shattered in gang attack
A 17-year-old boy has been left with a shattered skull after being attacked in the street by a gang of girls wielding pieces of fencing. At least one man is also thought to have been involved in the assault on Sam Morley in Hopbine Avenue, near Parkside
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Queen removes shoes for visit to temple
Even the Queen was not exempt from taking off her shoes at a £3 million Hindu Temple she opened in Bradford today. Her Majesty swapped her black patent shoes for white pumps as she entered the prayer room at the Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Leeds Road.
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Yeadon A log fourth win on trot
Division One title favourites Yeadon Celtic A recorded their fourth straight victory as they set the early pace in the Bradford Summer Table Tennis League. Their latest victims were stablemates Yeadon Celtic C, who managed just two sets through Steve
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The Queen arrives in Bradford
Security was tight as the Royal train pulled in to Bradford Interchange for the start of the Queen's visit to the city. It arrived exactly on time, and the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were greeted on the platform by the Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire
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Sharon robber jailed for eight years
A 26-year-old man has been jailed for eight years for taking part in the botched robbery in Bradford which left PC Sharon Beshenivsky being gunned down in cold blood. Raza ul Haq Aslam had effectively acted as a look out during the fatal raid on the
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Flats evacuated after gas leak
Police evacuated a block of flats at 7.41am today after discovering a gas leak coming from outside the building, sparking fears a nearby primary school would have to close. Officers on duty in the Green Lane area of Manningham on an unrelated incident
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So that's what refs chief does
Ever wondered what Stuart Cummings does – apart from decide who refs which game every weekend and ignore calls from irate Super League head coaches? It’s all become clear now. Nearly three weeks on from that Cardiff mess, and after “detailed analysis
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So that's what refs chief does
Ever wondered what Stuart Cummings does – apart from decide who refs which game every weekend and ignore calls from irate Super League head coaches? It’s all become clear now. Nearly three weeks on from that Cardiff mess, and after “detailed analysis
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So that's what refs chief does
Ever wondered what Stuart Cummings does – apart from decide who refs which game every weekend and ignore calls from irate Super League head coaches? It’s all become clear now. Nearly three weeks on from that Cardiff mess, and after “detailed analysis
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So that's what refs chief does
Ever wondered what Stuart Cummings does – apart from decide who refs which game every weekend and ignore calls from irate Super League head coaches? It’s all become clear now. Nearly three weeks on from that Cardiff mess, and after “detailed analysis
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Thursday, May 24, 2007
In 1930, the planet Pluto was officially recognised. In 1965, the Government announced Britain would switch to the metric system. In 2004, a fire in Charles Saatchi's warehouse destroyed millions of pounds worth of artwork. 25 years ago Taken from
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Thursday, May 24, 2007
The following planning applications have been lodged with Leeds City Council: Calverley: remove existing garage and replace with a larger garage, 97 Woodhall Road. Calverley: single-storey rear extension, 18 Hollin Park Road. Horsforth: conservatory
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Thursday, May 24, 2007
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Edward Simpson, aged 25, of Sticker Lane, Laisterdyke; driving without insurance, £250 fine, £40 costs, banned for 28 days; driving without MOT, no separate penalty. Colin Vincent Gregoire,
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Drugs abuse warning
Young people from across West Yorkshire gathered at Bradford's Media Museum yesterday to take part in an anti-drugs event. It was held to mark Tackling Drugs, Changing Lives Day and included the launch of a new book The Low Side of Getting High which
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Clear the loiterers
SIR - The damage to Frizinghall Station took place over a period of three days last week. I discovered the initial damage to the shelter on Platform 2 and reported the matter to Northern Rail who immediately contacted the British Transport Police. Unhappily
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Politics are not relevant
SIR - It does not matter a hoot what political party Jenny Sampson is attached to when considering her stance on cat adoption, and for the T&A editorial to insinuate that it does strike sat the heart of democracy. This woman obviously devotes many hours
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Here’s an idea
SIR - On This Day' (T&A, May 19) stated that 25 years ago we were getting 40 coaches/tour operators bringing holidaymakers to Bradford. Perhaps the Council's economic development unit could improve on that with open-top bus tours around our Forster Square
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Figures of speech
SIR - I am staggered Councillor Mallinson is excited because 3,000 people support the plans for Centenary Square. He describes the response as "fantastic". Tony Reeves, the chief executive, also describes the feedback as fantastic. Do they feel the
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Just get building
SIR - Up the dreamers! I love to see all these sights of the future Bradford published in the Telegraph & Argus. We need something to cheer us up until someone clears up the pile and maybe erects prefabs or market stalls on the site. Living between two
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Caution needed on schools
The improvement in standards in local schools since Education Bradford took over has been slower than had been hoped. There has been significant progress in secondary schools, but the failure to give a substantial boost to the performance of primary
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Odeon is the key
SIR - I write regarding the recent coverage of the Park at the Heart bid. I've lived in the city centre for many years and would welcome a park. So, how about this? Turf and landscape the Broadway site. Ensure all the existing retail units in the city
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Don’t judge without knowing the facts
SIR - Regarding the letter from Mr Anthony Rhodes, "Stop these Louts" (T&A, May 18), according to the Collins dictionary the definition of a lout is "a crude, oafish person". The letter complains about a crowd of 50, year 11 children who were walking
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Decision imminent over Windass
Julian Rhodes expects Hull to cough up for Dean Windass within the next 48 hours - or the striker will be back at Valley Parade. City are holding out for an incentivised deal that could eventually be worth up to £250,000 for the 38-year-old. Rhodes
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A right royal clean-up
A huge tidy-up is taking place to remove swathes of rubbish, litter and graffiti blighting the route of the royal train ahead of the Queen's visit to Bradford today. Network Rail, which is responsible for the tracks and embankments, says it has ordered
