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Council and university to make pledge on environment
Bradford Council and the University of Bradford are leading by example in a pledge to do their bit to tackle climate change on World Environment Day on Tuesday. An event will be held at the University to further encourage Bradford businesses to reduce
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Historic village hits television spotlight
Saltaire will feature in a television series which provides an insight into the British character through the landscape of its buildings. David Dimbleby is exploring the buildings that define the nation during the six-part series How We Built Britain
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Garage damaged in fire
A garage was badly damaged in a blaze today. Firefighters from Odsal were called to the scene in Halstead Place, Great Horton, at about 3.31am.
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Cycle ride to raise funds
The Down Syndrome Support Group in Bradford is holding a sponsored walk, push or cycle this week. People taking part in the event hope to complete one circuit of Manningham's Lister Park at 2pm on Sunday, June 10, before stopping for a picnic. Money
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Cooker warning issued after fire
People are being warned about the dangers of leaving cookers unguarded after a woman fell asleep while boiling a pan of water. Her house in Hightown, Cleckheaton, was badly smoke damaged during the incident at 12.30am today. A neighbour saw thick blue
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Car burned out
A fire which gutted a Ford Escort car is being treated as suspicious. The blaze occurred at 3.30am today in Southcliffe Drive, Baildon.
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Youths start rubbish fire
Youths are thought to be responsible for starting a rubbish fire in a skip on Bradford Road, Five Lane Ends, Bradford, at 12.23am on today.
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Firefighters put out fire in wood
Firefighters had to be quick to prevent a blaze ripping through a wood. A crew from Rawdon arrived at tinder-dry Newlaithes Wood, in Horsforth, to find three seats of fire, two involving trees which were engulfed in flames. The fire service spent more
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Matthew, 13, is an overnight walking sensation
A Bradford paperboy was one of the youngest entrants to complete a marathon walk in aid of Breast Cancer. Matthew Biggins, 13, of Bingley, travelled to London with his mother Caron to take part in the Playtex Moonwalk event on May 19 to raise money for
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Experts in plan to cut heart disease
Food experts are heading to Bradford's Sikh and Hindu temples to show worshippers how to cook healthier meals. It is part of a British Heart Foundation (BHF) project to persuade South Asians living in the UK to use spices and other ingredients instead
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Street improvements set to start
A programme of public realm improvements will get under way in a busy shopping area next month. The work in Darley Street, Bradford, will include the creation of new spaces to hold street markets and events, new lighting, contemporary seating and greenery
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Firm shows its green credentials
A Bradford timber merchant has showcased its environmental credentials in London. Arnold Laver Timber World displayed its products at the Ecobuild 2007 conference with the theme of Making Sustainable Construction Happen. Andrew Winter, Arnold Laver's
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Bigger summer festival means business
Business sponsors have been brought into Ilkley Summer Festival for the first time this year to bring spectacular entertainment and big names to the annual event. Organisers warned last year that business funding was looking increasingly necessary, as
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Get help to heat your homes, urges MP
Shipley have been placed in the bottom 50 constituencies in the UK for householders accessing advice and potential financial support on heating their homes. As a result of the research, carried out by Home Heat Helpline, Shipley MP Philip Davies has
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Fears deepen for missing man
Police today renewed their appeal to find missing Bradford man Peter Thomas Sands. Mr Sands, 34, a garage mechanic, of Claremont Road, Wrose, was last seen by his family when he left home at 7.30am on Thursday to go to work. He was driving a green Toyota
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Trout to get free pass up river
A fish pass is to be installed at a weir to allow brown trout to pass freely along a river. Fisheries officers will start work on the River Worth, at Keighley, to help the river overcome its industrial legacy. The River Worth is an important tributary
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Beck to perform
Australian singer-songwriter Beck Sian will be performing at the Old White Lion, in Haworth, as part of her first major tour of the UK. The cousin of Kate Bush, Beck is a multi-instrumentalist who accompanies herself on guitar, tin whistle, percussion
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New magistrates to be appointed
Bradford Magistrates Court has seen the appointment of 16 new justices to the Bench. They were added to the team of Justices who serve on the Bench by an instrument signed by the Lord Chancellor on April 11. The new justices are currently undergoing
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Distinguished guests to help mark college's double anniversary
Two national figure-heads used to leading large organisations will spearhead anniversary celebrations for Bradford College. Sir Digby Jones, Government skills envoy and former director-general of the CBI, and Sir Clive Woodward, elite performance director
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Have a really wild time!
A host of free wildlife-themed events will be taking place at Local Nature Reserves around Leeds, including Otley Chevin. The wildlife reserves are places with wildlife features, such as woodland, wetland and grassland, that are of special local interest
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Have a say on town
Keighley Town Centre Association is inviting members and potential recruits to its next informal networking and information-sharing evening. The free event is at Keighley Arts Factory, in the college's North Street building, on Tuesday, June 26 (6pm
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Pick up tips to be a better parent
A seminar on parenting will take place later this week, covering themes such as active parenting skills, Muslim fatherhood, creative parenting and communication in relationships. Leading the seminar on active parenting will be Dr Mobayed, who has been
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Mum makes wheelchair bid for 6ft son
A 5ft 5in mum has started a fundraising drive to buy a state-of-the-art wheelchair for her disabled 15-year-old son - because pushing him up Bradford's hills is wearing her out. Benedict Johnson is already more than six feet tall and mum Sharon is struggling
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Disgusting vote
SIR - It's hard to imagine our MPs could sink any lower, but on May 18 it happened, MPs in the House of Commons voted themselves an exemption from the Freedom of Information Act. They obviously think their transparency is damaging their image - they
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Volunteer now
SIR - The next week is National Volunteers' Week and on behalf of The Stroke Association I would like to personally thank the outstanding volunteers who contribute to the work of the organisation. Their dedication is unrivalled, whether they are involved
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Arsonist targets conifer trees
Two pairs of conifer trees were deliberately set alight within half a mile of each other. Firefighters from Fairweather Green were called to Olive Grove, off Thornton Road, Bradford, at about 9.30pm last night where they found two trees on fire. Two
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Reduce packaging
SIR - As members of the recently formed Bradford Friends of the Earth Group, we were pleased to see Wednesday Planet become a regular T&A feature. We were particularly interested in this week's feature on supermarket packaging. While we welcome the
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Phone box cash scam warning
People are being warned to be aware of a scam involving telephone boxes in Bradford. Offenders jam a cigarette butt into the coin slot, meaning the machine appears to have swallowed the money. The coin actually remains in limbo without dropping into
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Urgency needed
SIR - 4,000 people sign petition to retain street wardens' (T&A, May 28). But consideration is put off by the Council until June 26. Not much sense of urgency or willingness to consult ordinary ratepayers' wishes here! Still, the record of listening
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The flip side of the congestion charge
SIR - As big cities nationwide leap greedily onto the congestion-charge bandwagon, a wonderful opportunity exists for Bradford to "think outside the cashbox". In its present state, nobody really wants to go into Bradford. Let's face it, a perpetual
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Penalties are far too lenient
Uninsured and often, therefore, untaxed drivers have long been a cause for concern in our district, and that concern is well placed. The number of people adversely affected by those who disregard the law in this respect is high. Firstly, there are all
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Saturday, June 2, 2007
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Mark Ian Faulding, 35, of Oxford Road, Undercliffe; failure to surrender to custody, £20 fine, £15 compensation. Attaullah Khan, 21, of Heath Road, Undercliffe; driving without insurance, £80
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Teenager saves dying man
A schoolgirl has been hailed a heroine after her quick-thinking actions saved a pensioner's life. Rosie Reay, 16, of Wilsden, was on a bus on her way to her part-time job when she spotted an elderly man collapse at a bus stop. Without thinking twice
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Police are criticised in ‘murder’ inquiry
The brother of a businessman murdered in Pakistan fears the charges against the man accused of killing him may be thrown out. Imran Uddin is due to face a judge in Karachi in two weeks accused of the kidnap and murder of 28-year-old Salman Sabir. But
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Superbug-buster is put to the test
The Government has admitted that technology from a Cleckheaton company might hold the key to eradicating MRSA from hospitals and ambulances. Ferno (UK), a manufacturer and supplier of emergency medical equipment, has been working with the Steris Corporation
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Theatre group is set for an encore
A popular community theatre company which had its funding cut by Bradford Council is hoping to return as an independent business. Twisting Yarn, the education arm of Bradford Theatres, has been in limbo since the Council withdrew funding of £114,000
