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Friday, December 7, 2007
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Michael Edward Bergin, aged 41, of Ferrand Avenue, Bingley; driving without insurance, £150 fine, £15 compensation, £40 costs, licence endorsed; driving without a licence, £70 fine; driving
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Appeal for dead man's relatives
Coroner's officers are trying to trace the relatives or friends of 64-year-old David Anthony Barnett, who was found dead at his home in the Heaton area of Bradford on Monday. His death is not being treated as suspicious. Anyone who knew Mr Barnett is
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Officers angry over cut in pay increase
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has come under fire from the Police Federation over plans to slash more than £30 million from wage increases. The Police Federation, which represents the 140,000 police officers in England and Wales, accused the Home Secretary
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Torture trial dad denies scalpel claims
A father accused of torturing his two sons has denied ever using scalpel blades or safety pins on them. The 47-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, also told the jury at Bradford Crown Court today that he had not used pliers to press down
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£5.5m care home plans approved
The go-ahead has been given for a £5.5 million care home in Wilsden. Planning permission has been granted by Bradford Council to replace Laurel Bank care home, in Main Street, with larger premises on a vacant site next to Prospect Mill about 500 yards
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Drug addict jailed for shoplifting
A drug addict has been jailed to protect Bradford's city centre stores from his persistent thieving. The city's crown court today heard that Abad Matloob had already been banned from the city centre as part of an anti-social behaviour order aimed at
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Public 'back smoke ban benefits'
Six months on from the smoking ban new figures show that 99 per cent of premises inspected in the region are complying with the legislation. Surveys have also revealed the public are backing the benefits of the ban. Dr Paul Johnstone, director of public
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Delivery firm meets the standard
Staff at the Bradford wing of express delivery giant TNT are celebrating after the firm secured an acclaimed environmental standard at the first attempt. The ISO14001 accreditation - assessed by the highly-respected Lloyds Register Quality Assurance
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Trademark advice on business protection
One of the country's top copyright and trade marking lawyers was in Bradford to advise businesses on how to best protect their wares. John Lambert, pictured, of the National Intellectual Property Counsel (NIPC), spoke at Gumption Centre on Glydegate
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Tax-free perks for office parties
Companies in Bradford gearing up for their annual Christmas party are being advised their celebrations could be tax free. However, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) is reminding employers the benevolence of HM Revenue
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Blaze at squatters' pub
A fire inside a derelict pub inhabited by squatters was put out by firefighters in Barkerend, Bradford, last night. Fire crews discovered a section of floorboards alight close to makeshift beds and bits of food when they arrived at The Barkerend pub
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Call goes out for dead man's relatives
A search is on for relatives of Geoffrey Tearne, 80, from the Little Horton area of Bradford, who recently died at St Luke's Hospital. Anyone who can help is asked to contact the bereavement office at St Luke's Hospital on (01274) 365210, from Monday
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No Boxing Day buses for city
Public transport users have expressed "bitter disappointment" that Bradford has missed out on funding for Boxing Day bus services. Metro, the operating arm of the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority, has announced plans to fund services on more
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Police raid second 'skunk' factory
Police have raided and closed down a second cannabis factory in Keighley in a fortnight. The Bradford District Drugs Team recovered about 450 suspected skunk cannabis plants from an address in Prior Street at 11pm yesterday. Police said they were alerted
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Crash causes bypass delays
A three car collision caused rush hour delays on the Bingley bypass shortly after 5pm today. Police say one man was slightly hurt in the accident, involving a Ford Fiesta, a Saab and a Honda Civic. The road was partially closed for a time.
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Flowers memorial for biker
Flowers have been laid at the scene of a road crash that claimed the life of a young father. Robert Spence, 24, of Welburn Mount, Buttershaw, Bradford, died in hospital shortly after a collision between his motorcycle and a car in Reevy Road yesterday
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You have your say on blue plaques
An appeal for people to nominate special places where blue plaques could be located has met with a swift response from Telegraph & Argus readers. Suggestions have been rolling in via letter, e-mail and telephone since Bradford Council allocated a £10,000
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Gunman denies wanting to scare
A 24-year-old man whose behaviour led to an armed response unit being called to a Bradford estate has denied intending to scare anyone. Gary Marshman is alleged to have been aiming a weapon, which turned out to be a toy pellet gun at motorists and houses
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Long-overdue derby a major attraction
Leeds United and Huddersfield Town lock horns in their first league derby for 20 years on Saturday (12.15pm), with Elland Road set to host its biggest crowd of the season. Leeds officials expect the attendance to top the 30,319 turnout for the game against
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We owe fans after April ordeal
There are a few ghosts to put to rest at Chesterfield. Losing there last season was certainly the lowest I have ever felt in football and I know it was the same for the supporters. We've got a lot of new players now who won't know anything about that
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Twin success for Gladiators
Victoria Gladiators are making history again! Twins Adam and Johnny Walker have now signed contracts with Super League clubs. Johnny has signed for Castleford Tigers and Adam has signed for Huddersfield Giants. As previously published, Elliot Hodgson
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Builder fined over danger gas hob
A gas hob was so dangerously fitted in a new kitchen that it could have caused a fatality, a court heard. Heat from the cooker could have melted an illegally-used plastic pipe and caused a leak. The fitting at a house in Wardle Crescent, Keighley, was
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City boss questions players' desire
Stuart McCall wants his players to ask themselves why City are so far down the table - and what they are going to do about it. The Bantams boss admits the season so far has been nowhere near good enough. And he is questioning how much his squad want
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Anger at bus decision delay
Campaigners in favour of a free shuttle bus for Bradford city centre have blasted a Council decision to delay the date the plan will be reassessed. This summer, the Council decided to put the service - and a free pilot scheme - on hold for six months
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Last chance for six-a-side event
Clubs are being given one final opportunity to enter the Robert Bland-DR Sports Bradford Area Cricket Council Indoor Six-A-Side Tournament at Woodlands Sports Centre a week tomorrow (Saturday, December 15, 1pm). Interested parties should contact Area
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Brothel 'was a family business'
Three members of a Bradford family could be facing suspended prison sentences after they admitted running a brothel. Chezeri Wyrill, 25, his sister Shelley, 21, and their 50-year-old mother Sharon Land, all pleaded guilty today to keeping a brothel used
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Kelly's got his eye in
West Bradford pro James Kelly shot a three-under par 56 to win the 15-hole Bradford Winter Alliance event at Hollins Hall. He beat Keighley's Andy Rhodes by two shots. Tracy Dadd and Dale Brook made it a double success for West Bradford by winning the
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Two murder accused granted bail
Two of the seven men accused of murdering Bradford businessman Teddy Simpson have been granted bail by a crown court judge. Mumtaz Ali, 37, of Astral View, Wibsey, Bradford, and 26-year-old Errol Witter, of Blenheim View, Woodhouse, Leeds, were originally
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Date set for murder trial
A 25-year-old man accused of murder has been told his trial will start on April 2. Nikolay Bobrov, who was assisted by a Russian-speaking interpreter, made his first appearance at Bradford Crown Court today after being charged of the murder of Latvian
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Tadulala gets straight down to work
New arrival Semi Tadulala got the perfect remedy for the effects of his long-haul flight - two hours of lung-busting training. After flying in from Australia today, the Fijian signing had a quick chance to say Hello' to his new team-mates before immediately
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£250,000 to tackle homeless problem
Bradford Council will be handed more than £250,000 in the next three years to tackle homelessness in the area. Housing minister Iain Wright said the cash injection would help people sleeping on the streets or those staying in bed and breakfast accommodation
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Care home staff 'left in limbo'
Staff forced out of a care home which shut suddenly last week say they have been left in limbo by the owner who refuses to say whether they still have jobs. Around 20 workers employed by Purefleet Limited at Fairmount Lodge care home in Shipley are without
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Man remanded on drugs charge
A 31-year-old man has been remanded back into custody to await his sentence next month after he admitted possessing a quantity of heroin with intent to supply it to others. Mohammed Farid, of Donisthorpe Street, West Bowling, Bradford, pleaded guilty
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Wethers: It's not about revenge
David Wetherall is haunted by the bitter memory of City's last game at Chesterfield. A crushing 3-0 defeat in April snuffed out the last faint hope of beating the drop to the basement division - and stirred a furious reaction from the army of away fans
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Have bike, will travel: Poland to Peel Park
Over 200 of Britain's leading cyclo-cross riders - as well as a world-class entrant from Poland - will descend on Bradford on Sunday for the fourth round of the National Trophy series. The venue, as it was last year, is Peel Park but this time the event
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John Hendrie - 'Football can bring people together'
Former Bradford City player John Hendrie also played for Coventry City, Newcastle United, Leeds United, Middlesbrough and Barnsley where he was also manager. John now works as a sports consultant with LCF Sports Law, a division of leading law firm Last
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Fiasco highlights a great divide
SIR - Over the last few days we have seen the most bizarre events unfold in the media, that are totally without precedent. I refer of course to the outrageous imprisonment of teacher Gillian Gibbons, in the Sudan. This kind of honourable woman felt
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Why is Kirsty having to fund her own studies?
SIR - Much as I admire Kirsty Oldfield, pictured, for persisting with her studies in horrendous circumstances (T&A, December 4), I struggle to understand why she needs benefits or charitable donations to live on. As I understand it, Kirsty is under 18
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Insurance query
SIR - Now there are so many immigrants from Europe in Bradford, coming to work here, not as visitors, many of them have brought their cars with them and these are foreign registered. This raises a couple of questions in my mind. How long are these cars
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Separate the Scots
SIR - John Hall (T&A, November 28) doesn't think "English taxpayers fund free services in Scotland". Public spending per person in England is £6,762, in Scotland £8,265. In 2004/5 total spending on Scotland was £47.7 billion - total revenue from Scotland
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A merry mistake
SIR - The barriers protecting the two tawdry Christmas trees in Centenary Square are emblazoned with banners proclaiming that Bradford Council wishes everyone a Happy Christmas. Perfectly acceptable sentiments, you may say, for this festive time of
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A bigger priority
SIR - Graham Hoyle (T&A, November 30) suggests that Gerry Sutcliffe MP is wrong to claim that his first duty is to support the Government rather than to represent his constituents. This idea does not stand up to scrutiny for a variety of reasons which
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What’s the benefit?
SIR - I would like to raise a matter of entitlement for Social Services payments. My husband has worked since he was 15-year-old, paying his National Insurance as the years went by, 46 years in all. I too paid my NI contribution up until early retirement
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Your say on buses
SIR - Regarding the letter headed "Let down by buses" (T&A, December 4), there will be one bus service in Bradford on Boxing Day - the X6 Huddersfield-Bradford-Leeds service. As Mr Dean says, the trial bus services on Boxing Day are for Huddersfield
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No sign of disabled parking rules
SIR - Further to the correspondence regarding parking charges in shoppers' car parks. We too were caught with a heavy fine in Keighley. On our 58th wedding anniversary we parked in Cavendish Street car park, in a disabled space outside the Westgate store
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Bottom of the class no longer
For too long the performance of Bradford's schools has attracted criticism and, in many cases, such comments have been warranted. Our youngsters are the greatest resource this city has and they deserve the best possible start in life. All too often, however
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Cleckheaton go for experience in backs
Cleckheaton are at Birkenhead Park for their third-round EDF Energy Intermediate Cup tie on Saturday. The visitors have gone for experience in the backs in John Bentley and Mark Billington with the idea of im-proving their defence. The sides also meet
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Malherbe and Horsfall only make bench
Wharfedale also take a break from the stresses and strains of league rugby by travelling to Hull Ionians for their EDF Energy National Trophy tie. Having shown that they can finish last week at Blaydon, the Dalesmen stick to the same back division, which
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Kendal in mint condition at Otley
Former quarter-finalists Otley have intriguing opposition in their third-round EDF Energy National Trophy tie at Cross Green on Saturday. The second-placed team in National League Two face Kendal, who lead North One with a perfect 11 wins. The Cumbrians
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Salem put white rose reputation on line
Bradford Salem have formidable-looking opponents for their fourth-round EDF Energy Senior Vase tie at Billingham on Saturday. Their opponents lead Durham and Northumberland Division One with ten victories from 11 games but what really stands out is their
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Campion and Bay ready to resume battle
The top three sides in the West Riding County Amateur League Premier Division - Bay Athletic, Meltham Athletic and Brighouse Town - are all in action in Bradford on Saturday. Leaders Bay will be at Manningham Mills playing fourth-placed Campion (2pm
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Let's not throw it away, warns Avenue boss
Avenue manager Benny Phillips has warned against complacency when Lancaster City come calling for a roses derby on Saturday. The Yorkshire outfit take on their Lancashire rivals at Horsfall Stadium an hour earlier than normal (2pm) because the visitors
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Seaside trip will test Silsden
Vodkat League side Silsden face another cross-border raid when they travel to the west coast on Saturday to take on top-half rivals Squire Gate, based near Blackpool Airport. Cobbydalers boss Paul Schofield said: "They are so near the seaside their pitch
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Sedge told to keep up standard
Liversedge will be out for another three-point maximum at basement outfit Brodsworth MW following last week's impressive 4-0 win over fifth-placed Nostell MW. "We played well in the second half, as well as I have seen us since I took over but this is
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Boyle mystified by lack of points
Thackley need some home comfort as they take on Glasshoughton Welfare at Dennyfield on Saturday after suffering a derby defeat at Eccleshill United last weekend. Their visitors - one of only three clubs below Thackley in the Northern Counties East Premier
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Birky must be wary of Brown
Birkenshaw welcome back pack duo Paul Bancroft and Eddie Filtness for their preliminary round Jack Senior Memorial Bradford Cup tie against Odsal Sedbergh at East Bierley on Saturday. Birky may be two divisions up on Sedge but the Odsal outfit have former
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Sha back for vital demotion contest
West Bowling are searching for their first double of a troubled season when they meet fellow National Conference League Premier Division strugglers Thornhill at the Bankfoot Oval on Saturday. The match has all the ingredients of being a bone-crusher'
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Celts aim to stay clear of drop zone
Victory for Farsley Celtic at Weymouth on Saturday would cut the gap between them and their hosts to two points and more importantly ensure they stay out of the relegation places. With a visit from second-placed Torquay United on Wednesday, the Celts
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Angling lines
HEWENDEN AC Last Sunday's pike match was fished in wet and windy conditions on the near bank but this didn't stop the piking pirates' John Duncan and Jacko taking the spoils again. Result: 1 J Duncan 20lb 14oz (one fish on sardine), 2 Jacko 5lb 9oz
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Kittrick set to pick Mega's brains
New Guiseley manager Steve Kittrick will take input from coach Mark Ellis before selecting the squad for Saturday's trip to Ashton United. Kittrick switched to Guiseley from rivals Ossett Town following Tuesday night's defeat at home to Bradford Park
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Schools move up league tables
Bradford's primary schools' standards have made a significant jump forward this year, new league tables revealed today. In 2006, only the London borough of Hackney posted a poorer primary school performance than Bradford - with the district finishing
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Holbrook's psychic show
As one of Britain's top mediums, Stephen Holbrook is constantly in demand for live shows around the country. He has raised more than £50,000 for local charities from his shows and is currently working with police on a murder investigation. In January
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Grace Notes launch new CD
Grace Notes have been together for 14 years but still get excited about finding new songs to perform. They are passionate about unearthing both classics from the folk tradition and the best by today's song writers. The best ones have made it into the
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Jon Davy at the Elmwood Hotel
Family outings to a restaurant paved the way to a future career for Jon Davy. Trips to a restaurant in the Hampshire town of Winchester, which he enjoyed with his parents, ignited a spark of interest. "There was always a good atmosphere in the restaurant
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Chase that never ends for Hutchings
In the pantheon of modern English folk music the name of Ashley Hutchings belongs with Martin Carthy, Norma Waterson, Richard Thompson, Ralph McTell and Dave Swarbrick. He formed Fairport Convention with Simon Nicol in 1967, left after the band's hugely
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Lenny looks at life of laughter
Lenny Henry can't wait to put his feet up this Christmas. He has spent most of the year on tour, covering more than 100 dates taking him from Eastbourne to Aberdeen, St Albans to Galway and Weymouth to Warrington. "When my agent first suggested this
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There’s frost and fire for first family of folk
Folk legends Waterson:Carthy are at The Priestley this month. The first family of folk - Martin Carthy, Norma Waterson, Eliza Carthy and Tim van Eyken - are playing with Saul Rose and The Devil's Interval. Norma and Martin have been inspirations for
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Diamond performance
The Taming of the Shrew Bingley Arts Centre Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew was the first play performed at Bingley Little Theatre when it was formed 60 years ago. So it is apt that the theatre company chose to perform this comedy as it celebrates
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Peter Pan is a family affair for big kid Billy
Billy Pearce is fast becoming the Bruce Willis of pantoland. Never one to shy away from on-stage stunts, he'll be spending this panto season being hoisted into the air by a harness, falling into the orchestra pit and swinging high on a rope. He's even
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Hill Top school is the tops
Hill Top Primary School in Park House Road, Bradford, has been named as the top-performing school in the district in this summer's KS2 exams. Remarkably, 100 per cent of pupils achieved the target Level Four in English, maths and science. The results
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Thursday, December 6, 2007
In 1774, Austria became the first nation to introduce a state education system. In 1963, Christine Keeler was jailed for eight months for perjury following the Profumo affair. In 2005, David Cameron became leader of the Conservative Party. 25 years
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Thursday, December 6, 2007
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Thomas Edwin Hurd, aged 19, of Hebden Road, Haworth; drink-driving, driving without insurance, £240 fine, £15 compensation, £60 costs. Aftab Iqbal, aged 32, of Chellow Lane, Heaton; speeding
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Thursday, December 6, 2007
The following planning applications have been lodged with Craven Council: Carleton: double garage and wood store, Park House, Park Lane. Carleton: remove sycamore and yew, Park House, Park Lane. Cowling: alterations required to existing barn to residential
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'Dad of two' killed in crash
A 24-year-old man has died after the motorcycle he was riding was involved in a horrific collision with a car in front of dozens of shocked schoolchildren. Police are appealing for witnesses to the smash which claimed the life of the rider, who was named
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Thursday, December 6, 2007
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: James John Fawcett, aged 20, of Westgate, Bradford 1; trespass and theft, £50 fine, £32 compensation, £40 costs; failure to attend initial assessment, £40 costs, three months' conditional discharge
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Shoppers serenaded
The Pennine Chimes Ladies Barbershop chorus will be helping shoppers get into the festive spirit on Saturday. The chorus will be singing, bag packing and handing out leaflets at Sainsbury's in Greengates, Bradford. Anyone interested in joining the group
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New jobs as M&S to open food store
The site of the former Kwik Save supermarket in Ilkley is to reopen as a Marks & Spencer in the new year. The store at Station Plaza, pictured, shut earlier this year, with only 24 hours notice, as part of a 79 closures across the country. Now the site
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Murder accused in court
A Latvian man, accused of murder, was today making his first appearance at Bradford Crown Court. Nikolay Bobrov, 25, is charged with murdering Oskars Luksevics, who was found stabbed to death at a terraced house in Parsonage Road, West Bowling, Bradford
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Polar Ann gets warm glow from her degree
One of the world's leading polar explorers, Ann Daniels, has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Bradford. The intrepid mum of four children, including triplets, who was born and grew up in Allerton, donned robes instead of thermal gear
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House prices fall again
House prices fell for the third month in a row during November, dropping by 1.1%, a report has claimed. Mortgage lender Halifax said it was the first time prices had fallen for three consecutive months since early 1995, while it was the biggest monthly
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Borrowers urged to plan ahead in loans squeeze
Homeowners are being advised to plan ahead for next year after warnings that market conditions could worsen during 2008. Millions of people across the country are preparing to remortgage their homes next year, many of whom are currently on deals which
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Women urged to help tackle domestic abuse
An emotive performance of a drama designed to highlight why women stay in abusive relationships was at the centre of the launch of a campaign to tackle domestic violence. The campaign is being led by the Domestic Abuse Partnership - made up of the Safer
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Thursday, December 6, 2007
The following planning applications have been lodged with Craven Council: Carleton: double garage and wood store, Park House, Park Lane. Carleton: remove sycamore and yew, Park House, Park Lane. Cowling: alterations required to existing barn to residential
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First class return is just the ticket
A retired clergyman is making a 12,000 mile pilgrimage in praise of a heritage steam line. Nelson Stockbridge, once a vicar in Baildon, is flying all the way from New Zealand to spend a day on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. He is determined
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Cycle link for towns is well on track
Regeneration proposals for a direct route for walkers and cyclists between Keighley town centre and Shipley have been unveiled. Design work is now complete for the route, known as the Airedale Greenway, according to the latest report on the progress
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Future of jobs in hands of creditors
Jobs at a manufacturing firm could be saved, providing creditors agree to a deal put forward by the company. Ellison Metal Finishing, based in Skipton, has endured a difficult period but looks set to retain both its workforce and customers. The company
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Bags of support for ditching plastic
Bradford-born artist David Hockney could become the face of Saltaire's "ban the bag" campaign. The artist, who has become synonymous with Salts Mill, is the obvious choice to design a carrier to replace plastic bags at the World Heritage Site. Asking
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McCall admits: We didn't do enough
Stuart McCall admitted City lacked a cutting edge after they were held to a goalless draw at bottom club Mansfield. McCall saw his side create good chances early on but felt they did not produce enough in the second half to force a third away win. The
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Flats the answer to a church’s prayers
A cash-strapped congregation is praying developers can build flats in their church in exchange for upgrading the remaining space for the community. Three-quarters of the late 19th century Christ Church in Windhill looks set to be developed for ten flats
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Calls to rename street after kind GP
The family and friends of a well-known Bradford GP who died of cancer have petitioned Bradford Council calling for a road to be renamed after her. Kind-hearted doctor Urmila Gupta spent 43 years in medicine and ran her Manningham practice, in Green Lane
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Man on explosives charge
A 34-year-old Liversedge man is to appear at Batley and Dewsbury Magistrates Court on Wednesday, December 12, charged with making an explosive substance under Section 4 of the Explosives Act. Police say he was arrested on July 9 after officers searched
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Missed opportunity for Bantams
Mansfield 0 City 0 As Stag nights go, at least City kept it clean. But it was hardly a field day at Field Mill as they banked a first away clean sheet under Stuart McCall. That will be some cause for satisfaction for the Bantams boss, but having set