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Nominations galore for young heroes
An increased number of nominations have been received to recognise the achievements of unsung young heroes across the district. About 165 names of people are being put forward for the Telegraph & Argus backed Bradford Young Citizen Awards, which recognise
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'Crazy driving putting lives in danger'
Impatient drivers who get themselves stranded in the middle of a busy Bradford junction have been accused of putting lives at risk. Firefighters say they are being hampered by motorists who drive into the middle of a traffic light-controlled junction
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Donations to air ambulance double
Donations to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity have more than doubled in the last year, with Bradford being the most generous region. But with the charity still £3.6 million pounds in debt after taking a loan to purchase a second helicopter, it is
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Conlon strike makes City's day
City 2, Lincoln 1 It probably would have been right if the teams had shared the points on the afternoon they shared the dreadful memories of 1985. But try telling Barry Conlon. With the clock on the 90-minute mark, the big-hearted Irishman chose the
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Away form holds good for Silsden
Colne 1 Silsden 3 The Cobbydalers won their big derby clash in the Vodkat League Division One, despite finishing with ten men at their nearest neighbours Colne. "They are above us in the table, have just hit form, have two of our old boys in Jamie
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Team display gets its reward for Celts
Farsley Celtic 3, Halifax Town 0 The Celts enjoyed their Boxing Day derby fixture and made sure the Christmas puddings were nearest neighbours Halifax Town as Farsley banked a very welcome Blue Square Premier Division victory. There have been slim
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Guiseley have rare off day
Guiseley 1, Gateshead 2 In the UniBond League Premier Division, Guiseley suffered a home defeat against promotion rivals Gateshead today, the north easterners making the most of a rare bad display by the Nethermoor men. Several chances were created
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Avenue feel the other side of the coin
Harrogate Railway Athletic 2, Bradford Park Avenue 2 There was more late drama for Avenue today but unlike Saturday, when an injury-time equaliser went against them, they experienced the other side of the coin to snatch a draw at Railway. It looked
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Booth salvages point with late header
Huddersfield Town 1, Crewe 1 Andy Booth's third goal in five days earned Huddersfield Town a point against Crewe Alexandra at the Galpharm Stadium today. Crewe took the lead in controversial circumstances when Darren Barnard lifted the ball over keeper
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A brace for Baggett
Wharfedale Foresters 53, North Ribblesdale 0 Wharfedale Foresters trounced an almost full-strength North Ribblesdale first team 53-0 at The Avenue this afternoon. Tries for the Greens' second strings came from Andy Baggett (2), Russ Aldersley (2),
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Brods are finally subdued
Cleckheaton 12, Old Brodleians 0 It wasn't until the 80th minute today that Cleckheaton finally managed to subdue an Old Brodleians side whose oldest player was blind-side flanker Adam Jackson aged 23. There were no points in the first half of this
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Cougars and Bees building bridges
Keighley Cougars' player-coach Barry Eaton isn't expecting great things of his players when it comes to the union side of things in tomorrow's Homefinder Cross-Code Challenge against Bradford & Bingley at Wagon Lane (2pm). He said: "As we are busy preparing
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Beckford does it again for United
Hartlepool United 1, Leeds United 1 Late-goal specialists Leeds United did it again as Jermaine Beckford snatched an 89th-minute equaliser today for his 14th goal of the season. It was far from a festive spectacular at Victoria Park as both teams
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Coultas injury takes gloss off
Bradford Salem 7, Baildon 15 What was mainly a young Baildon side suffered a significant blow while winning this club match today against a second-string Bradford Salem outfit at Shay Lane. The visitors' skipper Mark Coultas chipped a bone in his
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Emotional rescue for City
Stuart McCall saw City sneak home on an emotional day against Lincoln and said: "That win's for you, dad." Barry Conlon's 90th-minute goal earned City a 2-1 victory in the first league meeting between the sides at Valley Parade since the fire tragedy
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Johnson handed big Bulls chance
Rookie Richard Johnson has earned a late Christmas present - a Bulls shirt number for next season. The lively Academy centre is one of the club's longest-serving players, having been at Grattan Stadium for the last six years. He is yet to make his first-team
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CITY 2 LINCOLN 1
Barry Conlon scored his first home goal for City to clinch a dramatic last-minute win over Lincoln. A day full of emotion as the sides met in the league at Valley Parade for the first time since the 1985 fire ended in high drama. Joe Colbeck's superb
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City score update
CITY 2 (Conlon 90min) LINCOLN 1
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City score update
CITY 1 LINCOLN 1 (John-Lewis 51min)
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City half-time score
CITY 1 LINCOLN 0
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Police issue raider's description
Police are trying to identify a man who broke into the Industrial Museum in Bradford. The intruder threw a brick through the front door window to gain entry to the premises, in Moorside Road, Eccleshill. He then forced his way into the museum shop and
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City score update
CITY 1 (Thorne 1min) LINCOLN 0
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Assault accused bailed
A man accused of assaulting three family members was released from custody to spend Christmas with his mother. Robert Page, 21, appeared before Bradford magistrates on Monday charged with common assault on his partner Joanne Clarke. He is accused of
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Head injury mystery
Detectives are hoping to interview a 41-year-old man who suffered serious head injuries in an alleged assault near to his home. The victim could have lain helpless for more than eight hours after he was apparently attacked after being dropped off by
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Art club looks forward
A painting workshop called view from a window' will be taking place at a meeting of the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe Art Society next month. The meeting is at 7.30pm on Tuesday, January 22, at the Brighouse Rest Centre, in Park Road, Brighouse. For more
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Arson charge
A 26-year-old man was remanded in custody on Monday accused of arson with intent to endanger life at an address in Damon Avenue, Ravenscliffe, Bradford. Michael Cordingley, of no fixed address, will appear at Bradford Crown Court on Wednesday, January
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Accused 'found in cupboard'
David Jowett, 26, of Carr House Gate, Wyke, has been released from custody over Christmas after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Jowett appeared at Bradford Magistrates Court on Monday after he failed to attend on Wednesday, December 12. He admitted
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Chance to learn computer skills
Older people wanting to hone their computer skills in the New Year are invited to a Wednesday Surfers' Club. The club meets from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at the Community Learning Centre at Queensbury School, Deanstones Lane, Queensbury, to learn basic computer
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70-year-old tells of mugging ordeal
A pensioner who hit her head on the pavement when she was attacked by a mugger has agreed to photos of her injuries being released in a bid to catch her attacker. The 70-year-old widow needed hospital treatment after suffering cuts and bruises to her
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Grieving family saves 3 lives
The widow of a man whose organs have helped save three lives after his sudden death is urging more people to carry donor cards in 2008. The family of Chris Allen, who died at Leeds General Infirmary in November aged 49, hope his example will encourage
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Actress Pat Kirkwood dies at 86
Actress Pat Kirkwood, the last survivor from the golden age of the pre-war British musicals, has died in Ilkley aged 86. During a career spanning more than 60 years she starred in leading roles in musicals written by Noel Coward, Cole Porter and Leonard
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Cycle charity plea for old bikes
A Bradford cycling group is holding a bicycle amnesty in a bid to collect old and unwanted bikes for recycling. Crank It Up, Cycling Opportunities For All, aims to kick-start the new year by providing cycling sessions to promote health and fitness.
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Two deny assault at station
Two teenage boys have denied assaulting a 15-year-old girl at Shipley rail station. The 12-year-old and 13-year-old, from Shipley, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said they did not hit and punch a fellow school pupil, preventing her from catching
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Improvements planned for play area
A package of improvements at Crossflatts recreation ground is planned for the New Year. The work will include upgrades to the children's play area, youth shelter and fitness stations. The footpath, seats and picnic area will be spruced up, along with
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Shopping centre bucks the trend
About half a million people are thought to have visited Bradford's largest indoor shopping centre in the week leading up to Christmas. When the latest weekly footfall figures for the Kirkgate Centre are confirmed, they are expected to nudge towards the
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Soap star cheers hospital children
Poorly children facing the prospect of spending Christmas in hospital were given a bit of festive cheer when a former Emmerdale actress visited to read stories to them and hand out presents. Ursula Holden Gill, who played Alice Dingle, in the Yorkshire
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Shoplifters need to be shamed
Bradford traders are gearing up for the New Year sales following a Christmas in which they are reported to have done reasonable business after a slow start. It has been a Christmas, too, which will have seen more money going into the tills and less walking
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Wednesday, December 26, 2007
The following planning applications have been received by Bradford Council: Oakworth: conversion of existing garage to additional living accommodation for live in carer, Abrol Farm, Mill Lane. Oakworth: replacement of existing garage to provide new garage
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Wednesday, December 26, 2007
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Neil Andrew Dobson, aged 29, of Crag Road, Shipley; criminal damage, £60 costs. Liaqat Khan, aged 28, of Highgate, Heaton; criminal damage, jailed for two weeks. Richard Hall, aged 28, of Bradford
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Wednesday, December 26, 2007
In 1787, the Bounty was launched at Spithead. Its mutiny ensured it became one of the world's most famous ships. In 1898, Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium. In 2000, the royal crests on the outside of the Harrods building were removed after 62
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Accused admits bail breach
A Keighley man appeared at Bradford Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with breach of bail. Shane Wilson, 31, of Lark Street, Keighley, who is due to be sentenced for theft on Friday, admitted the bail offence. He had failed to turn up at Bingley Magistrates
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Ripper escapes injury in attack
Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe escaped serious injury when he dodged a knife-wielding fellow patient who was trying to blind him. Sutcliffe, 61, of Heaton, Bradford, was attacked by paranoid schizophrenic Patrick Sureda with a metal cutlery knife during
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Police publish crime blitz 'gallery'
Police have named and shamed ten criminals in a bid to drive them out of the city centre. With sales starting today officers hope that releasing a rogues gallery of the worst offenders - published on the front page of today's Telegraph & Argus - will
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Ball tickets on a roll
Tickets are selling fast for a charity ball. Marie Curie Cancer Care's Diamond and Daffodil Ball in March is part of the charity's 60th anniversary celebrations. The ball, sponsored by Bradford & Bingley and Sovereign Health Care, will be held at the
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School presents global traditions
A Bradford school has celebrated Christmas in international fashion. Pupils at All Saints C of E Primary in Little Horton Green performed festive traditions from countries including Australia, Denmark, Peru, Holland, Africa, Spain and Olde England'
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Low Moor rail petition
Campaigners have raised a 450-name petition in a bid to get a railway station reopened. The petition has been organised by the Bradford Rail Users' Group (BRUG) as part of its long-running campaign to secure a new station in Low Moor. The petition will
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Christmas Day baby joy for new mums
There will be a vote in the Yunis household within the next few days. All the members of the family will have their say about naming the newest member. Little baby Yunis - a girl - was born on Christmas Day at Bradford Royal Infirmary to her 26-year-old
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Charity's gift appeal
The UK's leading children's charity is asking Bradford people to recycle today's unwanted Christmas gifts and help vulnerable children at the same time. Barnardo's Yorkshire is appealing for unwanted gifts from the festive season to be donated to their
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Patients see how new records work
Patients who will be the among the first in the district to have their health records transferred to a new computer system have seen at first hand how the technology works. Bradford and Airedale Teaching Primary Care Trust is adopting the NHS Care Records
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Dancers wrap up in China
Bradford-based thermal specialist Damart has kitted out the Northern Ballet Theatre company that has jetted off to China on a four-week tour. A supply of Damart thermals was donated to help keep the dancers and crew warm while they rehearse for the
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Teachers bow out after 77 years!
Two teachers with 77 years' experience between them have retired from the classroom. It is the end of era for Saltaire Primary School as reception teacher Janet Frost, 60, of Cottingley, ends a career spanning 40 years, and class teacher Tricia Laing