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Homes approved
Five homes can be built at Lodge Street in Cullingworth, Bradford Council planners have agreed, despite opposition from Cullingworth parish council and residents.
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Whale of a time at Hall’s ‘debut’
The Victoria Hall in Saltaire played host to its first ever rock gig last night - and who better to launch what may be a new chapter in the building's long and colourful history than Bradford rockers Terrorvision? The band, famous for such hits as My
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New plea in hit and run
Police have renewed an appeal for witnesses to a hit-and-run road accident. A white Renault Clio was being driven along Child Lane, Liversedge, when it was in a collision with an 86-year-old man crossing the road in Roberttown. The Clio driver failed
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Appeal made for teacher
Police are making an urgent appeal for information which may help them trace a school teacher who has gone missing from his home. Neil Broadbent, 47, from Harden, was reported missing on Tuesday. He last made contact with a friend on December 6. His
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Head quits at troubled school
The head teacher of a Bradford secondary school has resigned after an investigation was launched into the school's poor performance. As previously reported in the Telegraph & Argus, Queensbury School has been plagued by problems involving poor pupil
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Man is cleared of rape at party
A 26-year-old man who admitted "pleasuring" a teenage girl has been cleared of raping her. The jury at Bradford Crown Court took a little more four hours to find Darren Fellows not guilty of rape and two charges of sexual assault. During his trial,
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Van driver quizzed after death of boy
A van driver arrested in connection with the death of a seven-year-old boy in Girlington yesterday remains in custody. The 31-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and police are appealing for more witnesses
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Man who robbed prostitute faces jail
A Czech immigrant has been warned he faces jail after a jury convicted him of robbing a Bradford prostitute. Jaroslav Baca, 38, had denied the charge but a jury at the city's Crown Court returned a unanimous guilty verdict. During the trial, the court
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Four are arrested over man’s killing
Two men and two women are being questioned by murder squad detectives over the killing of a 39-year-old man in Bradford. The man was found dead in Holme Top Lane, a row of terraced houses in Little Horton. People in the area said they believed he had
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Star
Children from Year 2 at St Joseph's Primary School, Keighley, performed The Christmas Rose.
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Outsider Capello can shake 'em up
The immediate criticism was tiresomely predictable. "It's a sad indictment on English football that we've got to go to Europe for a manager - we've got enough managers in England who could do just as good a job," was how Paul Ince reacted to the imminent
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Time for the BBC to box clever
I can imagine there were red faces all round the BBC's top table this week after boxing swept the board at the Sports Personality awards. Joe Calzaghe, quite rightly, took the top prize with Ricky Hatton in third after his gallant defeat against Floyd
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Oatley's voice is so grating
It may be the season of goodwill to all men – and women – and I know it’s terribly un-PC. But Jacqui Oatley’s high-pitched commentary on Match of the Day is awful. Before I get accused of living in the stone age (and that’s just from Mrs P), I’m not doing
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Oatley's voice is so grating
It may be the season of goodwill to all men – and women – and I know it’s terribly un-PC. But Jacqui Oatley’s high-pitched commentary on Match of the Day is awful. Before I get accused of living in the stone age (and that’s just from Mrs P), I’m not doing
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Oatley's voice is so grating
It may be the season of goodwill to all men – and women – and I know it’s terribly un-PC. But Jacqui Oatley’s high-pitched commentary on Match of the Day is awful. Before I get accused of living in the stone age (and that’s just from Mrs P), I’m not doing
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Oatley's voice is so grating
It may be the season of goodwill to all men – and women – and I know it’s terribly un-PC. But Jacqui Oatley’s high-pitched commentary on Match of the Day is awful. Before I get accused of living in the stone age (and that’s just from Mrs P), I’m not doing
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Oatley's voice is so grating
It may be the season of goodwill to all men – and women – and I know it’s terribly un-PC. But Jacqui Oatley’s high-pitched commentary on Match of the Day is awful. Before I get accused of living in the stone age (and that’s just from Mrs P), I’m not doing
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Oatley's voice is so grating
It may be the season of goodwill to all men – and women – and I know it’s terribly un-PC. But Jacqui Oatley’s high-pitched commentary on Match of the Day is awful. Before I get accused of living in the stone age (and that’s just from Mrs P), I’m not doing
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Oatley's voice is so grating
It may be the season of goodwill to all men – and women – and I know it’s terribly un-PC. But Jacqui Oatley’s high-pitched commentary on Match of the Day is awful. Before I get accused of living in the stone age (and that’s just from Mrs P), I’m not doing
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Oatley's voice is so grating
It may be the season of goodwill to all men – and women – and I know it’s terribly un-PC. But Jacqui Oatley’s high-pitched commentary on Match of the Day is awful. Before I get accused of living in the stone age (and that’s just from Mrs P), I’m not doing
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Langley still waiting for all-clear
Bulls star Jamie Langley admits he's having to play the waiting game with his wrist injury. The Great Britain loose forward is yet to get the all-clear after surgery in July. However, he isn't panicking and is confident of being ready for the start
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City refuse to set date for Johnson return
Eddie Johnson is halfway to recovery over his troublesome back. City's converted central midfielder has been laid low with sciatica since the double-header against his home-town club Chester at the beginning of last month. Johnson is on the mend but
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Life for killer of student
A man accused of the murder of Bradford student Skander Rehman has today been given a life sentence. Feroz Khan, 20, of Cumberland Road, Lidget Green, appeared at Leeds Crown Court to be sentenced for the killing. Judge James Stewart, QC, imposed
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Heating warning after fires
The Fire and Rescue service in Bradford is issuing an appeal following two lucky escapes involving heaters and unattended ovens. Fire crews from Fairweather Green were called to an incident on Wednesday night after an unattended space heater set fire
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Mayweather wins over press crictics
You don't often have the chance to get up close and personal with the best boxer on the planet. So John Walsh seized the moment in Las Vegas to see what makes the great Floyd Mayweather tick. Walsh, a freelance journalist from Bradford, was among the
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Third time lucky for Otley Road?
Otley Road will make a third attempt to play their outstanding West Riding County Cup tie against Kippax Welfare on Sunday. If they win, they will have the pleasure of entertaining District Cup holders Buttershaw White Star in the last 16. There will
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Wise hails FA's Fab choice for boss
Dennis Wise believes the Italian job is just the job for England. Leeds United manager Wise is convinced Fabio Capello's burning desire for perfection can rub off on England's players. Wise said: "The Italians are a different breed. Their whole life
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Sedge finding it tough near top
As the only local semi-professional side to get any meaningful action last weekend, Liversedge made the most of it by winning their game and returning to second spot in the Northern Counties East Premier Division. Yet eyebrows were raised as Steve Newton's
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Eagles target Christmas maximum
Eccleshill feel they are on the up again at the moment on the rollercoaster that is a season in football at any club around the country. Peaks and troughs are part and parcel of the game and with the young Eagles squad at Plumpton Park it was evident
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Man arrested in boy's death probe
Police have arrested a van driver in connection with the road death of a seven-year-old boy. A 31-year-old was being quizzed today on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and police are appealing for more witnesses to come forward. The incident
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New boss impressed by squad quality
New manager Steve Kittrick wants to assert his character and stamp his influence at Guiseley now he has taken over - but he is in no rush and refuses to make changes for change sake. "Everyone here will get their chance and if they prove to me that their
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City game under threat
City's game against Rotherham tomorrow could be in doubt because of the wintry snap. The Valley Parade pitch is currently very hard, although the covers have been on for the past couple of days to try to protect the surface from the frost. City have
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Avenue set for pre-season in sun
Avenue chief executive Bob Blackburn contacted the T&A this week from his holiday home in Marbella but it was not to rub in the fringe benefits of the millionaire businessman's lifestyle - at least, that's what he claimed. In truth, he was merely updating
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Robbery warning for health staff
A warning has gone out to all NHS staff working in the community to be extra vigilant about their safety after an attempted robbery on a member of staff. The worker from Bradford and Airedale Teaching Primary Care Trust was travelling by car between
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Sarah keeps her cool in the kitchen
Sarah Charlton set her sights on a job in the busy pub near her home. "I always thought it looked like a nice, friendly place, then I noticed that it was being refurbished so I went to ask whether there were any jobs," she recalls. Luckily, they were
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Bradford’s festival weekend comes to life on the stage
Tomorrow, Arts Council England is due to announce the grant that West Yorkshire Playhouse will be getting for the coming year. Ian Brown, the theatre's artistic director, referred to the lateness of the announcement at a press preview of the Playhouse's
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Family things to do this week
This weekend go and see Santa as he flies in to visit children aboard his airliner grotto at the Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, York. You could include your visit in a trip to the interesting museum, which is authentically based on a Second World War
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The Christmas gifts that'll carry on giving
Every Christmas we face the same dilemma. When it comes to buying presents we know it's the thought that counts, but that doesn't mean we don't spend ages wracking our brains for gift ideas. Socks, toiletries, chocolates, it's always the same old gifts
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UK voters must have their say
The Government will this week sign the new Lisbon Reform Treaty, aka the European Constitutional Treaty. But Britain will not be bound by the European Union's new powers until Parliament has approved the treaty. This gives us until the end of May to
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Fun for all the family
SIR - I remember taking my two children to the Busby's grotto, it was lovely. All the windows had animated toys in. One correspondent (T&A, December 4) asked if anyone remembered Lingards. I remember taking my two there as well. They loved seeing the
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Footing the bill
SIR - Thought for today. We bomb Iraq to bits, the place is flattened, the troops are coming out, and guess what, we have to spend millions to put it all back again. All from the British people's purse. One question, where does Mr Brown get all this
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In a worse state!
SIR - I usually, if not always, agree with Mike Priestley's comments in North of Watford, but not in respect of his change of heart over the EU (T&A, December 8). An ill-advised relationship with the States, in his eyes, not everybody's, is no reason
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Support needed
SIR - I was privileged to attend the most recent production of the Youth Theatre at the Alhambra Studio. We had three of our students performing. The production entitled It Couldn't Happen Again - Could It?" dealt with the Holocaust. The young people
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Peace of mind
SIR - Philip Bird (T&A, December 10) says bad driving is the main cause of "accidents". Speeding is bad driving. Speed exacerbates all other driving faults. With the huge increase in traffic volume and the weight and size of vehicles that are currently
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Another disaster
Another disaster SIR - Is there no end to the disasters created by this massively incompetent Government? Now we learn that a prisoner, released early as part of a government plan to reduce jail overcrowding, has gone on to murder his girlfriend just
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Theatre flaws
SIR - Like Bruce Barnes (T&A, December 10) I am saddened by the threatened demise of The Priestley but feel it is not just the lack of disabled access but its very situation plus the lack of advertising which is the cause. I used to attend the theatre
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Forget any grand plans for Odsal Stadium
SIR - We now have local MP Gerry Sutcliffe saying that Odsal is a no-go for development. When is Bradford Council going to stop these plans of grandeur for Odsal? Gerry Sutcliffe says Bradford Council is bereft of putting any idea into reality. This
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It’s no deterrent
All shook up... SIR - A group of nine of us went to St George's Hall to see an Elvis impersonator, Lee Memphis' King. While he was very good, the evening was spoiled by two things. Firstly the show was 20 minutes late starting. Everyone was seated,
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All shook up...
SIR - A group of nine of us went to St George's Hall to see an Elvis impersonator, Lee Memphis' King. While he was very good, the evening was spoiled by two things. Firstly the show was 20 minutes late starting. Everyone was seated, but nothing happened
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Vanishing species
SIR - The police on strike? Who will notice other than the poor old motorist travelling two or three miles over the speed limit? Certainly, other than the local neighbourhood-type coppers (willing but not fully policemen and women) we see around this
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High price country may have to pay
SIR - The police know they have many enemies. I do not believe they knew our Government was one of them. As a life-long supporter of the Labour Party I will now withdraw my vote and hope others do the same. A 2.5 per cent pay rise is derisory in terms
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Airport security is vital
Understandably, there was a lot of concern at the end of October when passengers arriving at Leeds Bradford Airport from Brussels were mixed in with passengers arriving from Dublin and consequently were allowed through Passport Control unchecked. Most
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Ailments aren’t all in the mind
As a doctor in the media - apart from my newspaper articles I do some radio work and the occasional spot on TV - I am acutely aware that my words can sometimes be misinterpreted. I was asked some years ago to comment on the different aspects of post-viral
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Don’t go Christmas crackers
They call it the season to be merry, but the weeks leading up to Christmas can be so stressful that we end up in festive meltdown. Christmas shopping is a strain on mind, body and credit cards, then comes the endless wrapping-up, not to mention cards
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Sarann Barnett is looking out for mum Lesley
Lesley Barnett and her daughter Sarann share more than the usual mother-and-daughter bond. The caring role was reversed for the youngster when, at the age of just four, she became her beloved mum's eyes. Lesley was left partially-sighted following an
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Woman saved from house fire
A woman was rescued from her flat after a fire in the living room. Firefighters from Keighley and Bingley tackled the blaze at Midland House, in Oakworth Road, Keighley at 11.32pm yesterday. The woman, believed to be in her early 60s, was taken to Airedale
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Friday, December 14, 2007
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Matthew Stephen Artist, aged 18, of Boyd Avenue, Fagley; driving without a licence, £40 costs, £15 compensation, licence endorsed, no separate penalty; used a vehicle when the manner in which
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Friday, December 14, 2007
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Silsden: Installation of new vent louvres to existing windows, Telephone Exchange, Keighley Road. Thackley: Retrospective planning application for the construction of ten car
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Friday, December 14, 2007
In 1911, Roald Amundsen led the first expedition to the South Pole. In 1972, Apollo 17, the US's last manned space mission to the Moon, returned to Earth. In 2003, the ousted President of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, was arrested after being found by US soldiers
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Four arrested after body found
Two men and two women have been arrested after the body of a 39-year-old man was found. The men, aged 42 and 23, and the women, aged 39 and 27, were taken in for questioning after officers were called to Holme Top Lane, Little Horton, Bradford at 10.43pm
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Second airport security blunder
Passengers arriving at Leeds-Bradford Airport from overseas have been allowed to enter unchecked through Passport Control for a second time. The revelation comes on the day that Government officials told a local MP that security at the airport had been
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Joy as new shops given go-ahead
Bingley's dilapidated shopping centre will undergo a multi-million pound make-over after plans were unanimously given the thumbs up. Despite objections from civic guardians and concerns raised, members of Shipley Area Planning Panel agreed yesterday
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Triple firsts for Hawarun
Green councillor Hawarun Hussain is to be Deputy Lord Mayor next year - making three firsts in the process. She will become the first Green councillor to take up a civic role in any metropolitan authority in the country; the first Asian woman to take
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Youngsters enjoy panto fun
Adults with learning difficulties have been wowing audiences with their pantomime. Budding actors, who have been attending acting classes run by Bradford District Care Trust, are performing "It's Been Emotional" at Ian Clough Hall, Baildon, until the
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Sarian boss happy with record results
Ilkley-based Sarian Systems processed record orders last month, shipping more than £900,000 worth of its wireless and wired technology products. The manufacturer is now on course to achieve record six-month revenues during the second half of 2007. Sarian
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New look planned for timber supplier
Following last month's acquisition of timber merchants J Bland & Co, the Leeds-based Howarth Timber Group has announced a £100,000 refurbishment programme for the store on Hare Park Lane, Liversedge. As part of the investment, the store - now trading
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Campus decision expected
Proposals for the new Park Lane College Keighley campus in Dalton Lane are due to go before Bradford Council's regulatory and appeals committee next week. The application was recommended for approval by Keighley Area Planning Panel last week. If the
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Uniform is weight off Jane’s mind
Retired nurse Jane Ball was horrified when she discovered the only way to fit into her uniform was to sew two together. Now - four years on and seven stones lighter - Mrs Ball, 51, has described how a super-size nurse's uniform instigated her battle
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Residents see red over footprint trail
A trail of red footprints designed to guide children safely to school is a toe-tal liberty, say angry residents. The footprints, painted along the pavement beside Bradford Road in Otley this week, are meant to steer Westgate Primary School pupils towards
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Christmas charity cash is served up
Christmas has come early for a raft of good causes thanks to a bumper charity payout by a Bradford company. Sovereign Health Care, of Manningham Lane, has spent £55,000 on Christmas this year through donations to nine local charities. The Bradford not-for-profit
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Promising athletes get set for funding
Talented young athletes from the Bradford district are set to benefit from £20,000 in funding thanks to a partnership between sports charity SportsAid and Bradford Council. Working with SportsAid Yorkshire and Humberside, the Council's Sport and Leisure
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Billy keeps panto in the family
Bradford's Alhambra pantomime is a family affair for its star Billy Pearce - his wife and son are also in the show! The panto, Peter Pan, stars Yorkshire comic Billy as Mr Smee, Captain Hook's bumbling sidekick. But joining him in the spotlight is his