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Victim numbers falling
New figures reveal there are 2,000 fewer victims of crime in the Bradford district. Between April and the end of September there were 2,070 fewer crime victims in the area than in the same period for 2006. The figure accounts for more than a fifth of
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Pupil unit wins award
A Bradford pupil referral unit (PRU) has been named a regional winner in the British Food Fortnight Cook for Life Challenge. Jesse Street PRU, which caters for disaffected secondary school pupils, entered the competition after youngsters designed an
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'Watch for cannabis factories' warning
Police are urging neighbours to keep an eye out for cannabis factories on their doorstep. Bradford District Drugs Team say these factories are elaborate operations and are not something which can be set up without arousing suspicions of people living
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Bus link axed
A winter Sunday bus link from Otley and Ilkley to the Yorkshire Dales will end next weekend due to the knock-on effects of new EU legislation. The Dalesbus weekly 805 service to Wharfedale and Wensleydale run by Arriva Yorkshire and organised by the
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Jacko's heartfelt message ahead of poignant encounter
Peter Jackson says the world must never be allowed to forget the Valley Parade fire disaster. Jackson brings Lincoln to City on Boxing Day - the first league game between the sides in Bradford since the terrible events of May 1985. It will be an emotional
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Talks held on store future
Bosses of Bingley's only supermarket are in talks with developers over its future. The town's Co-op is currently "in discussions" with the new developers of Myrtle Walk shopping centre, where the supermarket has been based since September 2005, after
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Green at the double in Sporting success
In the only match to be played in the T&A League, Sporting Athletic edged a seven-goal thriller 4-3 at West Bowling United. They came from behind twice with goals from Stuart Green and Abel Phiri after Sajid Mahmood had twice put the hosts in front.
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Leeds target top spot at Pools
Leeds United could go top of League One for at least a couple of hours if they win their sell-out, high noon clash with Hartlepool on Boxing Day. With Swansea City kicking off at 2pm and Nottingham Forest an hour later, Leeds will overtake their rivals
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Muckalt and Horner face North Ribb
Wharfedale have selected prop Tom Horner and flanker Dave Muckalt for their derby at home to North Ribblesdale on Boxing Day(2.15). They both played for the first 55 minutes of their 42-9 defeat at Otley in National League Two last Saturday. Others
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Fields returns for Salem
Bradford Salem have had some good news ahead of their derby with Baildon at Shay Lane on Boxing Day. Hooker Sean Fields, who broke an arm in the 21-9 Yorkshire Division One defeat at Sheffield in late September, is set to return. Baildon will field
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Cleck could go West for friendly
Cleckheaton could well field some guest players in their traditional Boxing Day clash today against Old Brodleians. One possibility is that former player-coach Craig West could figure in the derby at Moorend (11.00), although that would depend on whether
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Wethers set for emotional afternoon
David Wetherall admits that Lincoln will never be "just another game". The City skipper will try to do his usual professional job when the whistle sounds on Wednesday afternoon. But he knows it will be impossible to treat the day as a normal match.
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Sildsen set for Roses clash
Silsden face a Roses derby in the Vodkat League Division One when they cross the border to face Colne on Boxing day. The Lancashire club were one of many sides in the North-West Counties League to face a postponement at the weekend so will be more rested
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Sedge eye summit spot
Liversedge could go top of the Northern Counties East Premier Division if they win at Glasshoughton Welfare on Boxing Day. Second-placed Sedge maintained the pressure on leaders Winterton Rangers by taking three points off Maltby on Saturday.The game
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Old foes gear up for festive clash
Local interest will be grabbed by the Thackley versus Eccleshill United derby on Boxing Day in the Northern Counties East Premier Division (noon kick-off). The hosts have no new injuries or suspensions and will have sky-high confidence levels after a
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Guiseley aim to get back in the mix
Guiseley have home advantage in the UniBond Premier on Boxing Day and could get their promotion push back on track with a win over top-six rivals Gateshead. Aron Wilford will be given a late fitness test, having picked up an ankle injury at the weekend
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Celts gear up for derby double header
Farsley Celtic make their shortest journey of the season in the Blue Square Premier as they head to Halifax Town on Boxing Day. The local rivals meet in the reverse fixture at Throstle Nest on New Years Day.
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Phillips set to ring the changes
Bradford Park Avenue boss Benny Phillips has no injury worries for the Boxing Day trip to Harrogate Railway Athletic but he did suggest there would be changes to the starting line-up after Saturday's disappointing home draw. Avenue were expected to beat
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Plea after matted hound is found
A dog with hair so matted it could hardly stand has been taken in by an animal sanctuary. Staff at the Animal Home and Clinic in Mount Street, Bradford, were shocked at the state of the male Afghan hound after it was handed in, and the RSPCA is now trying
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Festive setback for Bradford trio
There was no Christmas cheer for the three Bradford sides in the West Riding County Amateur League Premier Division as Campion, Tyersal and Wibsey all suffered home defeats. Campion could have closed the gap on leaders Bay Athletic, who lost 2-0 at home
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Langley: I'd had my fill of rugby
Jamie Langley admits he fled the country to AVOID watching Great Britain! The Bulls star is gearing up for a big 2008 after being sidelined for the last five months and with the World Cup looming large next year. Langley made a try-scoring Lions debut
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Merry Christmas from Kimberley and Co.
Bradford pop star Kimberley Walsh and her Girls Aloud bandmates have recorded a special Christmas greeting for their fans and supporters. To see Kimberley click here.
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Santa Claus is coming to town.
He is! He really is! I know because I saw him on Saturday afternoon in Sainsbury's at Keighley. And I'm not talking about any old supermarket Santa. This wasn't Father Christmas in his red suit stuffed into a grotto while a bunch of kids went feral all
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Inquest opened
An inquest into the death of Heckmondwike Grammar School student Ahmed Hassan was opened and adjourned in Bradford today The 17-year-old, of Batley, was stabbed to death near Dewsbury railway station on Saturday, December 15. Michael Brook, 18, and
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Girl freed from play bars
A youngster who trapped her foot between bars in a play area in Cross Hills, near Skipton, was freed by firefighters. Officers from Silsden used air bags to free the girl's leg at around 4.30pm yesterday.
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Electric blanket sparks blaze
Firefighters were called to a blaze in Skipton caused by an electric blanket. Officers attended the fire in a front bedroom in Castle Street at around 4.30pm yesterday. They fitted smoke alarms and gave the female occupant a new electric blanket. A
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Firefighters tackle garage blaze
Firefighters were called to a garage and workshop blaze in Baildon. Officers from Bingley and Shipley spent 15 minutes fighting the blaze at West Lane at around 6.10pm yesterday.
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Santa comes to call
"I saw him!" yelled Graham the Gasman excitedly. "I saw him, as clear as day!" "Father Christmas?" asked Thelma Gusset (pronounced "Gussay"), the fragrant women's editor of the T&A? "No, the bloke on the Broadway site! With a digger!" "It truly is
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How Simon put folk at the top of the bill
The Friday afternoon I met Simon Heginbotham in Saltaire, Bradford band Terrovision were setting up for a charity gig in Titus Salt's Victoria Hall. Few avowedly rock bands pass through Viccy Hall's venerable portals. The last one I remember was a Cream
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Compromise that can help save lives
What a moral tangle we seem to have got ourselves into over healthcare in this country! New drugs are being developed all the time, many of them to treat cancer. But it seems to take a long, long time for them to become available on the NHS - usually
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John’s serving up a festive family feast
John Dyer is looking forward to Christmas Day. "We are closed that day, so we will be having a family Christmas. I'm looking forward to it." The day off comes as a welcome break to John and his partner Gemma Long who, as well as running a busy pub and
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Sam’s not a Scrooge, but saving is a-loud
Grandad has been with us for a few days leading up to Christmas. It is his chance to see the kids and to spoil them with the odd shilling. Just three years off 90, he has managed to keep both his mobility and much of his mental dexterity, meaning that
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A helping hand for some prickly little characters
At the rear of a semi-detached house in a quiet Keighley street Marianne Crowley is helping victims of climate change. But they have not lost their homes through flooding. Marianne runs The Crystal Sanctuary, a rescue centre for hedgehogs. She takes
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Handy hints for yuletide harmony
Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring...except for a woman with wild, red hair and crazy, rolling eyes.' That woman was up to her neck in sticky tape, strips of wrapping paper and bits of mince pie.
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Cards cut out
SIR - Well here it is; Christmas once again. How they do come round so quickly - and not without the stresses and strains each year. I decided about five years ago, instead of sending cards, I would send a £20 donation to my favourite charity instead
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Sun Inn days were brighter
SIR - Mike Priestley's Past Times article about the Sun Inn at Cottingley (T&A, December 15) reminded me of my teenage years in the late Fourties when my mates and I used to visit that pub every Sunday night to listen to the brilliant blind pianist and
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Tale helps traumas
SIR - I am writing to tell you about a new book that I hope will be of use to some of your readers, especially at this time of year. For most children, Christmas is a time filled with presents, excitement and - most importantly - the love and attention
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Subsidies slam
SIR - Matthew Elliott, chief executive of the Taxpayers' Alliance, has stated that it is wrong that farm subsidies have "become a mechanism for transferring taxpayers' money from ordinary families to city millionaires". He says: "The CAP was set up to
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Are you serious?
SIR - Re the letter from Mr Anderson (T&A, December 19) I thought I could tell when someone was speaking tongue in cheek, but I think Mr Anderson is serious. City of the future? Reinvention of the city centre to mirror the modern world? Are all world
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Doubts on success
SIR - It is time senior political leaders learned to hear the genuine concerns about Bradford's economic and social situation. Last year, Bradford Council Leader Kris Hopkins asked George Alagiah to apologise for comments in his book on segregation and
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Bishop’s outburst is unfounded
SIR - Despite your paper's excellent publicity and fair coverage for both the Broadway development and the Park at the Heart, I was appalled to see the outburst on the television from two self-styled businessmen and self-publicists. Their remarks were
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Justice is served
SIR - It's not often we read good news in the T&A, but December 18 really was a heyday as far as good news goes. I am referring to the murderers of PC Sharon Beshenivsky being turned down in their appeal to have their sentences cut. It finally looks
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No need to panic
in Iowa, USA has lost some discs containing Government records of three million learner drivers but I do wish people would stop making a mountain out of a molehill. They do not include personal data such as credit and bank details, only names, addresses
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Parkin pointers
SIR - I came across a moggy recipe in a Yorkshire WI recipe book (undated) from Scholes WI. There's the usual lard, margarine, flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, golden syrup, plus milk but not the ground ginger or black treacle associated with parkin
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Rename shame
SIR - How dare people think it would be fine to change the name of any street in Bradford just because someone has done something either good or out of the ordinary? David Rhodes (T&A, December 17) was 100 per cent correct - Green Lane has a proud history
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Benefit blast
SIR - Alun Griffiths is right to criticise Bradford MP Terry Rooney (T&A, December 17). For Mr Rooney to argue the benefits system is "too complicated, slow and difficult to understand" and causes stress to claimants takes some believing, bearing in
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Baildon family's nursing tradition
The caring gene must have been passed on to a nurse's children as his three sons and daughter have also joined the profession. Twins Damien and Daniel Holt, 26, and brother Robert, 22, hit the headlines a few years ago after their bedside manner proved
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Homeless tuck in for Christmas
Good Samaritans from churches across the district are doing more than pray for those who will not be having a merry Christmas. Since City Lights was set up almost a year ago - a charity which has been feeding homeless and destitute people every Sunday
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Rescued fire twins meet hero at last
A hero who saved twin toddlers from their blazing home had his Christmas dream come true when three generations of the family thanked him. Kenneth Whitham wept as he hugged Natalie Wright and her mother Maureen Hussain at an emotional reunion 25 years
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Monday, December 24, 2007
In 1582, the London Bridge Waterworks began piping water to private homes. In 1968, the Apollo 8 spacecraft and its crew of three astronauts became the first manned space mission to orbit the moon. In 2003, one of the Queen's corgis was killed by a