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Spanish inspiration for landmark bridge
Engineers designing a £2.6 million bridge to be built over Manchester Road have looked to Spain for inspiration. Last month a national project to create new cycling and walking routes in 79 communities triumphed in a television lottery vote to win a
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Canal trek is Howard’s thank-you
A former cancer patient has raised thousands of pounds for charity after embarking on a 127-mile walk, just weeks after surgery to remove a kidney tumour. Howard Jackson, of Baildon, walked the entire length of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal to raise more
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Gareth slides through in ice contest
Bradford's Pop Idol star Gareth Gates, pictured, has won through to the next round of the new ITV reality ice skating show along with fellow Bradford celebrity Chris Fountain. The pair were voted through with their dance partners to next week's Dancing
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Bowling bashed up by Williamson
West Bowling 20, Oulton Raiders 36 West Bowling were never seriously in the hunt yesyerday after making a bright start against tough-tackling Oulton Raiders at the Bankfoot Oval in the National Conference League Premier Division. Bowling went straight
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Cougars stalwart catches the eye on legends' day
Keighley Cougars 38, Doncaster Lakers 28 It was a time for legends at Cougar Park today with Keighley hero Matt Foster bowing out and Ellery Hanley making his long-awaited return to the game. Foster left the happiest after helping Cougars to another
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Council planners agree to save tree
Residents in Pool-in-Wharfedale are celebrating saving an historic tree that was set to be axed as part of a new development. Leeds planners had been advised to approve felling the 60-year-old protected chestnut tree at the entrance to Whitegates, off
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Bentley's reign at Cleckheaton is over
John Bentley has stood down as director of rugby at Cleckheaton. The request to the 41-year-old former British Lion was made by the club who felt he has been "unable to give the necessary commitment which the role demands". Head coach David Harrison
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Cry-offs hurt Wibsey
Stanley Rodillians 38, Wibsey 7 Wibsey weren't helped by three cry-offs - newcomer Dan Conway, Matt Holdsworth and Dan Garside - yesyerday lunchtime before their trip to fifth-placed Stanley Rodillians in Yorkshire Division Five B. However, the visitors
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Keighley off it
Selby 25, Keighley 7 An off-form Keighley side were well beaten by third-placed Selby in Yorkshire Division One at Sandhill Lane yesterday. In the early stages there was little to choose between the sides, only a penalty goal for Selby by fly half
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Greens play full part in a cracker
Wharfedale 24, Exeter 39 A disappointing crowd of around 600, including Rugby Football Union president Bob Taylor, watched a cracker of a fourth-round EDF Energy National Trophy tie yesterday. Wharfedale may have bowed out bowed out but their National
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Dads' reunion
There was a reunion on the touchline today at Broadstreet RFC near Coventry when Andy Farrell met former Saracens coach Mike Ford. England cap Farrell, who plays for Saracens, was watching his son Owen captain London & South East under-16s against the
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Hopes of cup glory go West
West Park Leeds 26, Aireborough 3 Aireborough went out of the Yorkshire Shield at the first hurdle yesyerday, losing to a side a division above who showed just a little more class in their back division than their visitors. Aireborough were forced
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Speed of mind gives Blues edge
Otley 8, Bedford 22 Otley's pack leader Howard Parr reckons that only quickness of mind separated the two sides in yesterday's fourth-round EDF Energy National Trophy clash. "Up front, we had them - we certainly dominated the scrummage - and the line-outs
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Marques promised new deal by Wise
Rui Marques will be handed an improved contract by Leeds United in the summer after manager Dennis Wise advised him to wait. Central defender Marques, who is again missing from the Leeds side at Crewe tomorrow night as he is away with Angola at the African
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Man held over theft of cable
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after railway cable was stolen in Brighouse. British Transport Police arrested the teenager after about 500 yards of cable was stolen from beside a train track in June. He has been released on police bail pending
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Two heroes given awards for bravery
Two heroes have been awarded for their bravery by the West Yorkshire Fire Service after rescuing a man from a house fire. Gina Watkiss, 65, and Denise Hall, 59, were presented with a District Manager's Commendation after saving a neighbour surrounded
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Thorne does the trick for City
Peter Thorne added a seventh hat-trick ball to his personal stash and then promised: There's room for more yet. Thorne's treble sunk Notts County as City enjoyed their biggest home league win for nearly three years. The veteran striker doubled his scoring
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Mentor appeal
A project launched by a Bradford school is aiming to give pupils at risk of underachieving a helping hand. Home Office representatives visited Grange Technology College in Haycliffe Road to see the work of the project - set up by Education Bradford in
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Bland red spurs Silsden fightback
Silsden 1, Ramsbottom United 1 The Cobbydalers took their unbeaten run to eight games but they needed their ten men to come from a goal down to rescue a draw against Ramsbottom United at a wet Cougar Park. Captain Martin Bland was dismissed for the
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Thackley lose game of two halves
Long Eaton United 3, Thackley 2 As with many non-league games over the weekend, Thackley's trip to Long Eaton United was rated as doubtful but it escaped postponement and produced a fine spectacle. The only disappointment for the Bradford side was
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Why hi-fi for charity sounds just great!
Sound systems confiscated from noisy neighbours are being used to make sweet music. Bradford Council's environmental protection team has the power to seize equipment from people who are making their neighbours' lives a misery with their loud music.
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Put your shirt on more Thorne goals
City 3, Notts County 0 Dean Windass was only half-joking when he claimed that City's number ten was a big shirt to fill. It's fair to say the shadow of Deano looms large over every striker that walks into the Valley Parade dressing room. So step forward
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No action for Sedge or Eagles
In the Northern Counties East Premier Division, only three games were called off but two affected Bradford sides. Liversedge were denied a chance to go joint-top again with Winterton Rangers. A win at Hallam would have seen the Clayborn outfit go level
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Kittrick kicking his heels yet again
Guiseley missed out on a fixture in the UniBond Premier on Saturday but there is nothing new in that. Their game at Hednesford Town was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch, making it the sixth postponement in 11 games since new boss Steve Kittrick
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Frost sees Avenue lose ground
It was a frustrating weekend for four of the seven local semi-professional clubs as the weather decimated their fixtures, and Bradford Park Avenue were the biggest losers. Their visit to Newcastle Blue Star was called off at 10am because of a frozen
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Equaliser puts Farsley up before Law again
Farsley Celtic 1, Alfreton Town 1 Farsley had to come from a goal down to claim a draw from their FA Trophy second-round tie against Nicky Law's Alfreton Town. Tuesday night's replay would not have been necessary if the Celts had made the most of their
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Bulls reject Warriors move for Newton
The Bulls have turned down a Wigan bid for Terry Newton, with the Great Britain star insisting: I'm going nowhere. Brian Noble launched a desperate attempt to get the international hooker back to his home-town club, offering cash and/or Warriors No 9
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Brontes inspired an artist
An artist who has long been inspired by the Bronte sisters is to exhibit in their former home. Oldham painter Bob Littleford will display new work based on his responses to the Brontes' poems. Bob worked riveting door handles and as a dustman before
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Sophie's gift of hearing
As soon as Sophie Hodges' parents brought her home from hospital after her birth they knew there was something wrong with her hearing. As a trained nursery nurse and already a mother-of-two, Michelle Hodges knew Sophie wasn't responding as her other
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Disabled centre’s new role in town
The transformation of the former Keighley Disabled People's Centre has been highlighted by councillors. Keighley Area Committee heard how the renamed Temple Row Centre will serve the entire community. Many activities will bring disabled people firmly
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Invitation to karate club class
Brighouse Traditional Karate Club holds two weekly beginners lessons this month. Practice is open to adults and children over the age of eight on Mondays at Brighouse High School and on Thursdays at Rastrick High School, between 7pm and 8pm. Participants
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Brenda has a date close to her heart!
Everyone has a date that's close to their heart and Bradford's Marie Curie Hospice wants people across the district to share theirs. The charity needs help to fill all 366 days on their new fund raising calendar in its foyer at Maudsley Street. Community
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Honour fire heroes
Nominations open on Wednesday for the region's first fire service awards. The public is invited to nominate in five of the 11 categories. The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Awards will celebrate the bravery, dedication and excellence of firefighters
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Bags of fun - and green!
Eco-friendly youngsters are urging their parents to ditch their plastic bags to help build a greener future. Schools across Shipley and Bingley have signed up to Asda's "Go Green" scheme which encourages shoppers to swap their plastic bags for bags for
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Century of song
The Steeton Male Voice Choir celebrates its centenary with a number of concerts. The 80-strong outfit, founded on February 3, 1907, starts with a massed male voice choir concert at St George's Hall, Bradford, on Saturday, April 26. Joining them on stage
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MP to open centre
Yeadon's new health centre will be opened by MP Paul Truswell on Friday. The £6.9m Community Health Centre on South View Road, replaces the old Yeadon Health Centre, which was described as "outdated, cramped and unsuitable". The new health centre was