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Celts hoping to beat the weather
FARSLEY caretaker boss John Deacey has named a strong 19-man squad for tomorrow night's visit of Torquay United in the Blue Square Premier Division and has his fingers crossed the game will go ahead. Deacey has no new injury doubts after the Celts' weekend
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Plea issued for relatives
Relatives are being sought of Alan Denby, 83, from the Baildon area, who died recently at Bradford Royal Infirmary. Anyone who can help is asked to contact the bereavement office at Bradford Royal Infirmary on (01274) 364377, Monday to Friday, between
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Partnership hailed a creative success
An imaginative learning programme which has brought inspiration into school lessons across the Bradford district has been hailed as a success. Some 300 children and their teachers converged upon Victoria Hall in Saltaire yesterday to celebrate three
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Shops plans to be settled
Multi-million plans to redevelop Bingley's Myrtle Walk shopping centre are set to be determined this week. Planners will meet on Thursday to decide whether the site should be developed to create 5Rise, a new shopping centre which would incorporate a
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Peel Park provides tough test
Peel Park played host to the fourth round of the National Trophy Cyclo-Cross Series and a tough course helped cause a surprise result to leave the event wide open with just one round remaining. The course, laid out by organiser John Rawnsley and his
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Pudsey edged out for relay title
Running Log A nip-and-tuck battle for the whole 50 miles saw Horwich just beat Pudsey & Bramley to the Calderdale Way Relay title. Brendan Bolland and Russell Maddams took over the Horwich baton nine seconds behind at Shelf and won by ten seconds at
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House is lighting up whole street
A dazzling Christmas light show is bringing festive cheer to a Bradford street and swelling the coffers of a good cause. Carol Montgomery and partner David Davies have put on the lavish display at their home in Haycliffe Drive, Great Horton, Bradford
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Teetotal MP battles for cheap beer
A teetotal MP has demanded supermarkets be allowed to keep selling cheap booze. Shipley MP Philip Davies, right, told the commons it was unfair for his constituents, many who buy alcohol in the supermarket and drink responsibly, to pay more simply to
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Rangers kicked out of league
Brighouse Rangers have been expelled from the National Conference League with immediate effect after fielding a professional player under a false name. Halifax hooker Stuart Proctor, 20, featured during a match in October and was subsequently sent off
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Hatton defeat good news for Witter
Bradford fight fans should not be too downcast at Ricky Hatton’s defeat by the phenomenal Floyd Mayweather Jnr. For one thing, the Hitman held his own for the first half of the contest, and was actually ahead on the scorecard of American pay-per-view
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Cougars face competition for Barr
The Cougars are facing competition from the Bulls for Great Britain Community Lions under-18s prop Richard Barr. The Keighley youngster became the first Cougars Cub to win international honours when he appeared in the 26-26 draw against France's under
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Birky see off plucky cup rivals
Birkenshaw are safely through to the first round of the JACK SENIOR MEMORIAL BRADFORD CUP following their 30-18 home win against Odsal Sedbergh. Birky scored a total of five tries from Paul Bancroft, Jason Lee, Andy Hirst, Adam Lazenby and John Turpin
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Hospital acts after cancer drug death
A hospital has reviewed its chemotherapy procedure after a cancer sufferer died after he was administered a drug above the recommended dose, an inquest heard. Edward Lane, 65, of Ryedale Way, Allerton, Bradford, died at Bradford Royal Infirmary in March
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Members only for east stand at United
Leeds are clamping down on troublemakers in the east stand by making it members only. A group of supporters have been persistently standing up during matches and goading visiting fans and United are concerned that if the situation continues they will
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New-look Cougars have Eaton purring
Barry Eaton is delighted with the way his new-look Cougars squad are shaping up in pre-season. Having successfully nailed a host of high-profile signings, the coach is quietly confident ahead of the 2008 campaign especially given the early signs at training
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Nix keen to stay on at City
Kyle Nix is playing for his City future over Christmas. The left-sided midfielder's short-term deal expires in the new year and he is busting a gut to persuade Stuart McCall to keep him on. But Nix insists he does not feel any added pressure - because
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Woman drink-drove after assault
A woman left home after being hit by her husband and crashed into a parked car, a court heard. District Judge David Thomas was told Sarah Russell's husband later admitted the assault and was cautioned by police. Russell, of Station Road, Ilkley, admitted
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Law firm expands to success
A Bradford law firm has announced record growth levels for the fifth year in a row. Gordons Solicitors has increased its staff numbers by 11 this year and bosses say the firm has ambitious growth plans for the new year. The new appointments, all of
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Man jailed after fake kidnap
A Bradford man involved in a fake kidnap plot to extort £300,000 was today starting a six-and-a-half-year jail term. Liaqat Khan, 28, of Highgate, Heaton, was one of three people who attempted to blackmail a businessman by claiming that his girlfriend
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There's a new Sheriffe in town
The Bulls have handed former Halifax prop Jode Sheriffe a chance to resurrect his career. Sheriffe, 21, will play for the club's Senior Academy side next season, with coach Basil Richards hoping to rediscover a lost talent. "We were aware of him a couple
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Man in court charged with abduction
A 21-year-old man appeared at Bradford Crown Court today charged with abducting a teenage Bradford girl who he sexually groomed. Jamie Balata, of Kingswood Crescent, Barnsley, denies the offences and will stand trial in the New Year. His case was adjourned
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Elliot's the golden boy
Bradford Esprit Diving Club novice Elliot Holdsworth claimed gold in the boys' ten to 11 year category with 162.35 in the Thistle Trophy and Scottish ASA nationals in Edinburgh. Kate Lacey took bronze in the girls 12 to 13 years event with 157 points
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Joe and Gerry are class acts
Airienteers had two class winners at the Derwent Valley Orienteering Club event in the Peak District. These came from Joe Woodley, of Guiseley, running in the M12A class and Gerry Van Hee in the M55S section, both producing outstanding runs. Many of
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Young Eagles soar with four from four
Eccleshill United under-16s made it through to the next round of the Huddersfield League Cup as the club's junior section achieved a 100 per cent record from four games. A battling performance saw them to a 2-1 win at home to Honley as Chris Baines and
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Masked man in store threat
A masked man threatened a store owner with a knife and demanded money. The incident happened in Bridge Street, Otley, after a man walked into the shop at around 5.50pm on Sunday and produced a rolled-up carrier bag which he said contained a knife. He
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League give Topp the green light
The Football League have finally given clearance for Willy Topp to play for City. It means the Chilean striker at last becomes a fully-fledged Bantam after spending the best part of three months training with the club. The 21-year-old, signed for £35,000
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Arson suspected in car fire
Bradford firefighters were called to a Seat Leon on fire in the back alley of a row of terraced houses at 12.50am today in Sandford Road, Barkerend, Bradford. A spokesman for West Yorkshire Fire Service said it was suspected the fire was started deliberately
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
The following applications have been received by Bradford Council: Bowling: two storey side extension, 77 Sangster Way. Bowling: Demolition of existing Gatehouse' reception building and construction of a new larger building, Kemira Chemicals UK Limited
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Sharon Angela Denison, 36, of Barkerend Road, Barkerend; drunk and disorderly, £60 costs, conditional discharge for six months. Tahir Rehman, 21, of Hanover Square, city centre; theft, £560
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Driver vanishes as car spins
Fairweather Green firefighters were called to a car which had overturned while navigating a bend today. The crew was called to the scene at 3am in Leylands Lane, Heaton, Bradford, where a white Toyota was on its roof. A spokesman for West Yorkshire
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
In 1909, colour-moving pictures were demonstrated at Madison Square Garden in New York. In 1941, Hitler and Mussolini announced they were at war with America. In 2005, a huge fire continued to burn at Buncefield oil depot in Hertfordshire. 25 years
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Woman cut free after collision
A woman was freed from a Citroen Saxo by firefighters after a road collision. The crew from Idle was called to Harrogate Road, Apperley Bridge, near the Dog and Gun Inn, at about 8.25pm yesterday following reports of an accident. A spokesman for West
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Car blaze probed
Stanningley firefighters were called to a Ford Transit on fire in Tong Lane, near the Six Acres Pub in Tong, Bradford, at about 11.30pm yesterday. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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The little word that’s not to be pooh-poohed
This just in - "poo" funniest word in the world according to snap poll of four-year-olds. When our eldest Charlie started school in September, I expected that he was about to embark upon a rich and varied journey of knowledge-seeking. Little did I know
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Chief constable’s support needed
SIR - There is much to commend in Chief Constable Sir Norman Bettinson's approach outlined in the Saturday Interview (T&A, December 8). Like many I welcome the priority given to local policing teams as a priority, not an add-on. The benefits for all
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Put safety first
SIR - To return to the age-old topic of speeding cameras, I hope "PC Plod" failed to make his Christmas bonus on November 27, because he returned on December 2 to try again, both times arriving at approximately 9am. If he had arrived at 7am he would
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Rhyme reminder
SIR - As a young schoolboy back in the long, long ago, I had to learn a rhyme which enabled me to remember the order in which the books of the Old Testament were arranged. The other day I was asked if I remembered it. Of course I said: "Matthew, Mark
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Pubs get blame
SIR - Having read about the proposed CCTV focus on tab ends littering our public highways (T&A, December 8) I am shocked at what has been put forward by Bradford Council and their continued disregard for publicans like myself and the bully tactics used
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Give us a choice
SIR - Some time ago the French and Dutch were given a referendum on the then-called Constitution, which they both rejected. The Danes are very shortly to have a referendum on changing their currency from kroner to euros. The Irish Republic citizens
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Lack of credibility
SIR - I would like to echo the lack of confidence in Bradford Centre Regeneration expressed by other readers. I fear that this lack of confidence is totally justified, and stems from a lack of confidence in the whole project by the board of the URC Itself
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Let’s keep this lane Green!
SIR - The whole of Bradford would agree Dr Gupta, left, has done a sterling job, but come on, Green Lane as Dr Gupta Lane - absolutely ludicrous. Green Lane and Lumb Lane are all part of Manningham's social history. I was born and brought up in the
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Fuss over nothing
SIR - Two discs with details of 25 million people have been lost by the government, so David Cameron jumps up at PM's Question Time and rants and raves at Gordon Brown. What for? All the information on the discs can be found via the internet and every
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Learn our culture
SIR - I carefully read the comments made by Helena Danielczuck (T&A, December 1) concerning Polish migrant workers. It came as no surprise that Helena, herself the daughter of Polish migrants, should choose to promote what she felt were the positive
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An MP’s stance
SIR - Brian Holmans (T&A, December 6) hardly proves his point on where an MP's priorities should lie between party and constituents with the example he gives in the name of Philip Davies. The latter, if I have judged him correctly, would vote in accordance
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I’ll be watching
SIR - I am grateful to Brian Holmans (T&A, December 6) for highlighting one key topic where Shipley's current MP, Philip Davies, may be in conflict with his party's favoured line. With the clear public profile Mr Davies has adopted on Britain's EU membership
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Let’s have a pleasant place to shop
SIR - Instead of complaining about the future plans for Bingley's Myrtle Walk shopping arcade, such as the colour of the stonework' we should be supporting the developers in their endeavour to give Bingley the new lease of life it so desperately needs
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City shows way on tolerance
Excessive political correctness in Britain is the result of the influence of relatively few misguided and zealous individuals, who set an agenda that other well-meaning people follow out of a desire not to cause offence. That, basically, is the reality
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Thug gets 10 years for £1m gem snatch
A Bradford man who stole more than £1 million worth of jewellery in a vicious robbery is beginning a ten-year jail sentence. Donald Johnson, 32, of Brownhill Close, Birkenshaw, was sentenced at Bolton Crown Court for one count of robbery and one count
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Paul in triathlon challenge
A railway engineer will be donning his swimming trunks, shorts and running shoes to raise cash for disadvantaged children. Paul Ryder, from Skipton, will be undertaking a gruelling triathlon including swimming 1500m, cycling 40km and running 10km tomorrow
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Going the extra Nile for charity
A disabled woman spent her 45th birthday cycling 400 kilometres across Egypt while raising thousands of pounds for a charity close to her heart. Penny Roberts was the only female tetraplegic to have completed the gruelling five-day trek along the River
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The show will go on at troubled theatre
The cast of Pinocchio, the Christmas show at the troubled Priestley Theatre, gathered in costume yesterday and made it clear the show will go on. Administrators have been called in at the Little Germany theatre, but the Christmas and New Year season
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Sutcliffe fighting in boxing’s corner
Sports Minister and Bradford South MP Gerry Sutcliffe wants pupils across the country to strap on their gloves and take up boxing. Only four per cent of schools do so at present but Mr Sutcliffe believes the sport can have a positive effect on young
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Extra perks proposed for councillors
Council leaders should be given thousands of pounds in "parachute payments" if they are voted out of office, according to a report. Pay and perks for councillors should also be increased to encourage people to participate in local democracy. The proposals
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Will you be a Secret Santa?
Big-hearted shoppers are being urged to dig deep and volunteer to be a child's "secret Santa". As part of a business initiative, people can help put smiles on the faces of the hundreds of needy youngsters from across the district who will not receive
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Firm beats global giants to top prize
A Bradford IT company has defeated competition from the likes of PC World and global retailers Amazon to be named as Best Online Retailer 2007. CCL Computers, based in Tong, Bradford, won the coveted PC Pro award for best online retailer after being
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Morrisons on the money in survey
Bradford-based supermarket chain Morrisons has been named as one of the best value stores to do your Christmas shopping. Trade magazine The Grocer surveyed the big four supermarkets for the price of a variety of foodstuffs, presents and Christmas related
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Youngsters helped to think global
Young people from across the district outlined their views on a host of global issues at a special event in the city yesterday. To mark international Human Rights Day, the Council's Youth Service hosted a Question Time event attended by representatives
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Fencing report is delayed
A watchdog investigating the decision to install fencing along Otley's riverside will publish its findings next year. Leeds City Council's Scrutiny Board (Culture and Leisure) has been looking at the process that led to parts of Wharfemeadows Park being
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Golden Graham rescues White Star
Chris Graham completed a hat-trick with two late goals that edged Buttershaw White Star into the last 16 of the WEST RIDING COUNTY SUNDAY CUP. The Bradford Sunday Alliance League high-fliers were heading out of the competition when they trailed Leeds