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Band pleads for help
A leading brass band is still looking for a new sponsor to the tune of £28,000. Yorkshire Building Society Brass Band is playing on a shoestring budget and can struggle on for a few months yet, says its manager Allan Holdsworth, but it urgently needs
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Camper van targeted by arsonists
A camper van has come under fire attack for two nights running. Crews from Keighley were first called to West Lane, in Keighley, where the van was parked, at 10.14pm last night after one of its windows had been smashed. A West Yorkshire Fire Service
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Fury at new power price hikes
Thousands of Bradford households have received a fresh blow to their finances after the UK's largest energy supplier announced double-digit price hikes. Centrica is to increase gas and electricity tariffs by an average 15 per cent with immediate effect
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Driver crashes £126,000 supercar
A £126,000 Lamborghini was badly damaged when it collided with a stationary Vauxhall Corsa - sending it careering into a garden. People living in Mayo Avenue, Bradford, said they heard the roar of the engine of the bright orange supercar moments before
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Cocaine courier gets six years
A drug courier caught on his way from London to Bradford with a kilogram of cocaine stuffed down his trousers has been jailed for six years. Illegal immigrant Chukwuma Chikwelu was snared at Leeds Railway Station after a police surveillance operation
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Students rescued in cave ordeal
A group of 11 Skipton college students and two group leaders were rescued from a cave in North Yorkshire after being trapped by fast-flowing water. Cave rescue services, police, firefighters and ambulance crew were all called to Dow Cave, near Kettlewell
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Concern at fire HQ troubles
Firefighters' union bosses say their "worst fears" over centralised 999 call centres have been realised after it emerged the national project is running three years late and 14 times over budget. Fire Brigades Union (FBU) representatives in Bradford
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Nap hand of medals for Mack
City of Bradford members opened their Olympic- year account with some fine swims at the Borough of Kirklees Open Meet. A small team of swimmers made the short journey to Huddersfield and came home with a handful of medals. George Mack, 14, led the medal
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Plea as masked men rob bookies
Police in Bradford are appealing for witnesses after two masked men robbed a bookmakers. The robbery happened at Ladbrokes on Great Horton Road at 8:45pm on Wednesday as staff were emptying money from machines into a box. The robbers ordered staff
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Wife denies wounding husband
A mother-of-four has denied wounding her husband with intent to do him grievous bodily harm. Lisa McGeoch, 40, of Hunter's Lodge, Flasby, near Skipton, will stand trial at Bradford Crown Court on March 12. She pleaded not guilty today to wounding Iain
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Fiat 500: re-light my Fire
You may be old enough to remember the original Mini and Volkswagen Beetle, both models which have resurrected with very modern equivalents. The new MINI and Beetle have become modern classics for their designers, BMW and VW, and have sold in huge numbers
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Driver on phone is fined
A man using a mobile telephone while driving told magistrates he was making an important call about a child. Stuart Pearson, 31, of Tyne Street, Keighley, pleaded guilty at Bingley Magistrates' Court to using the telephone while driving in South Street
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Image released of attack suspect
Police have released a CCTV image of a suspect they want to trace after a night club doorman had his jaw broken in two places. The doorman was punched in the face by the friend of a man who was being ejected from the K2 club in North Street, Keighley
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Deacon gets serious for testimonial
Paul Deacon admits his testimonial game against Wigan can't be a walk in the park. The skipper leads the Bulls out against his hometown club on Sunday in a match that salutes his glittering ten-year career so far at Grattan Stadium. It promises to be
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Three charged with murder
Two Bradford men have been charged with the murder of Alex Holdroyd, 19, who died in hospital after being assaulted in Todmorden town centre on January 9. The men aged, 34 and 43, are due to appear at Calder Magistrates tomorrow. A 24-year-old Todmorden
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Heroin packer spared prison
A 22-year-old man escaped jail for bagging up heroin because a judge decided he made a stupid mistake. Syed Shah, of Victor Terrace, Heaton, Bradford, pleaded guilty to possessing the drug with intent to supply. Bradford Crown Court heard today that
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Two quizzed about burglaries
Two Bradford men were appearing before Bingley magistrates today in connection with a burglary at a house in Menston. The men, a 28-year-old from Holme Wood and a 26-year-old from Woodside, were arrested following the burglary last Monday. It is expected
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Tributes paid to tragic Rachel
Tributes have been paid to a 15-year-old schoolgirl believed to have died suddenly in her sleep. Rachel Hirst was found dead by her mum Barbara at their family home in Thornton, Bradford, when she failed to get up for school. The Thornton Grammar School
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City match in doubt
There will be a pitch inspection at Spotland tomorrow at 12 noon ahead of City's match against Rochdale. The ground cannot take much more rain and, with heavy downfalls throughout Friday and more forecast overnight, the League Two fixture is in serious
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United want fee for Derry if move is permanent
Leeds United want a fee if Shaun Derry joins Crystal Palace on a permanent transfer. Derry's loan spell at Selhurst Park is due to end this weekend and the midfielder has said he has no wish to return to Leeds after a much- publicised fall-out with manager
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Keegan's return strikes a chord with McCall
Stuart McCall can understand the emotional pull that persuaded Kevin Keegan to go back to Newcastle. McCall knows exactly what Keegan was going through when he decided to return to Tyneside for a third time. The City boss, who began his third spell
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Report crime, firms urged
A campaign to encourage small businesses across West Yorkshire to report crimes committed against them has been launched by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The Every Time, Every Crime Campaign, urges all small businesses to keep a written record
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Bomb hoax case adjourned
A judge has again adjourned the sentence of 44-year-old homeless man who claimed he had put a nail bomb on a Skipton-to-Leeds train. David France, who has a history of mental health problems, is currently the subject of an interim hospital order and
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Teenager arrested after hit and run
Detectives hunting a callous gang of car thieves who left a pensioner for dead after mowing him down have arrested a teenager. The 68-year-old victim suffered serious injuries, including a broken pelvis and lacerations, when he was struck by a car which
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MPs angry at train firm policy
An MP today branded Northern Rail "heartless and greedy" after claims that the company is docking the pay of staff who have been assaulted at work. Keighley MP Ann Cryer added her name to a parliamentary petition which accuses the firm of introducing
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Two charged with murder
Two Bradford men have been charged with the murder of Alex Holdroyd, 19, who died in hospital after being assaulted in Todmorden town centre on January 9. The men, aged 34 and 43, are due to appear at Calder Magistrates tomorrow. A 24-year-old Todmorden
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Cougars face tough test at Leigh
There has been no warm-weather training for the Cougars this week, only rain - but they will be ready to head to Super League-chasing Leigh. Keighley visit the National One outfit for their latest friendly on Sunday knowing the hosts have just completed
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Electrician to stand trial
A Bingley electrician is set to stand trial in April on a charge of unlawfully wounding his neighbour. Timothy Garnett, 53, of Peel Street, Bingley, was further remanded on bail at Bradford Crown Court today. He is accused of stabbing Gary Pearson on
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Former team-mates pay tribute to Deacon
As Paul Deacon gears up for his testimonial match, T&A Bulls reporter DAVE CRAVEN spoke to some of his former team-mates to get their memories of the record-breaking Bradford scrum half over the last decade. Loose forward Mike Forshaw featured in
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Hodge wins BOA award
Andy Hodge, from Hebden, near Skipton, has won rowing's 2007 Olympic Athlete of the Year award from the British Olympic Association (BOA). He shares the honour with fellow men's four participants Steve Williams, Alex Partridge and Peter Reid. Best-known
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Fancy attending a course?
Idle Cricket Club are running courses for first aid and safeguarding children at their Cavendish Road base and places will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The safeguarding children course is on Monday (6pm-9pm) and costs £20. The first
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What's up Doc?
Q I have a pain under my heel when I walk. Under my foot hurts, too, when I go on tiptoe. My doctor says I have a calcaneal spur. How can I help myself to ease the pain? I have to walk a lot at work on rough ground. Is that the cause? A You have a
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Put yourself on the donor list
Do you carry an organ donor card with you, wherever you go? Do you have it in your wallet or handbag? Yes? Then you are in a small minority. Only 25 per cent - one in four - of the population of Britain is a registered organ donor. Yet nine out of ten
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Putting the pieces together again
Christmas and the New Year period can be a testing time for even the strongest of relationships. Firstly, there's the stress and strain of the festive preparations and celebrations. Spending time with in-laws and other family can lead to squabbles.
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Tattoo you – with bamboo!
Captain Cook referred to them in diaries of his 18th century voyage to the Marquesas Islands. Printed body signs, or tattaws,' were predominantly sported by Polynesians. Tattoos, as they are now known, have long been symbols of things like religion,
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Flag of convenience system a nonsense
It was one of those days as rare as hen's teeth. Everybody was otherwise engaged, including the cleaning lady, so the rugby league hat was thrust in my direction. I was sent out to meet the new Bulls signing at the travel agents who had sponsored his
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Hope Keegan story has happy ending
I so want it to work. The Kevin Keegan story is the perfect antidote to the constant talk of the Premier League product and its consumers. For once, here's a signing for the fans; not the share-holders. Mike Ashley has been condemned for thinking too
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County friendly improves match fitness
Monday's friendly against Stockport County brought a good win for Avenue but it had mixed results off the field. Club captain Steve Connors picked up an injury and Avenue did not get the player they wanted on loan from the Coca-Cola League One outfit
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Celts ready for make-or-break week
It will be a very demanding week for the Farsley players - and possibly a defining one for the club as a whole with three games in six days, beginning tomorrow. Two of those games are in the Blue Square Premier and six points could make Farsley strong
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Eagles thrash out defensive frailties
The reason behind Eccleshill's recent bad run is no secret as the statistics just do not add up, with the Eagles shipping in 18 goals in their last five outings. The half-dozen that Hallam plundered without reply in the last fixture was the worst but
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Pedestrian injured in collision
A pedestrian was taken to hospital by ambulance at around 11am today after she was involved in a collision with a car in Norfolk Gardens, next to Bradford City Hall. The woman suffered minor injuries to her arm and head after being involved in a collision
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Work on playing surface pays off
The weather has caused problems for almost every club in the country from the Premier League down this month but Dennyfield has held up very well. While clubs at Thackley's step on the non-league ladder, and many levels above, have struggled to stage
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Police swoop on cannabis factories
Police have swooped on three large-scale cannabis factories in Bradford in just two days, seizing plants with an estimated street value of £250,000. The latest raid was on a property in Lower Grange yesterday just before 8am when officers from Bradford
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‘Soul-mates’ die in honeymoon tragedy
A Bradford barrister and her husband have been killed in a road accident on their honeymoon in India. Michala Emmett, 30, and her husband, Sam Butterfield, 34, died when their taxi was in a collision with a truck as they travelled to Jaisalmer, known
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Vets call up former Clarets duo
Former Burnley players Roger Eli and Liam Robinson are set to make their debuts for Whetley Lane Vets on Sunday. Manager Sean Kerry is expected to select the pair to face Blackburn-based Alexander in their FA Umbro Vets Cup group game. Only a win will
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Cars set on fire
Firefighters were busy putting out car fires left abandoned in suspicious circumstances in the early hours today. A crew from Fairweather Green attended a Mercedes E320 which was destroyed in a blaze at the end of Farfield Street, in Manningham, Bradford
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Beeb's FA Cup coverage so shabby
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. And ha with bells on. Weren’t the Beeb left to look silly on Wednesday night? On an evening bristling with FA Cup magic, they had played it safe by picking a sterile Premier League borefest that was Man City and West Ham. About as
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Beeb's FA Cup coverage so shabby
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. And ha with bells on. Weren’t the Beeb left to look silly on Wednesday night? On an evening bristling with FA Cup magic, they had played it safe by picking a sterile Premier League borefest that was Man City and West Ham. About as
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Beeb's FA Cup coverage so shabby
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. And ha with bells on. Weren’t the Beeb left to look silly on Wednesday night? On an evening bristling with FA Cup magic, they had played it safe by picking a sterile Premier League borefest that was Man City and West Ham. About as
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Beeb's FA Cup coverage so shabby
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. And ha with bells on. Weren’t the Beeb left to look silly on Wednesday night? On an evening bristling with FA Cup magic, they had played it safe by picking a sterile Premier League borefest that was Man City and West Ham. About as
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Crews rescue man from fire
A man had a lucky escape from a chip pan fire in his flat when firefighters woke him by pounding on his front door. Firefighters from Bradford fire station were called to the first-floor flat at Evans Towers, Bowling, Bradford at 10.30pm yesterday.
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Stage is set for children to get involved
The New Community Arts Academy was only founded last August but our first public performance, held at Bolton St James's Church Hall in December, was a sell-out. Our Christmas show marked the debut on stage for many children from the society and was supported
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Boundary to cause concern
SIR - Those of us who have toiled up the steep valley side from Shipley to the heights of Wrose will seemingly find no welcome in the village, for the recently erected boundary stone (T&A, January 10) fails to offer that benefit. While there is a village
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Kind strangers
SIR - The other afternoon, having purchased two items of a fairly heavy kind at T J Hughes in Bradford and finding the staff reluctant to help us carry them to the car (my Husband being disabled and both of us elderly) we were delighted when a young couple
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Village is an oasis of calm
SIR - I was interested to read Down Your Street featuring Calverley, as I have friends who live there. I found the article to be very true. However, I should say that the Calverley Players should have been mentioned. They are very well supported and
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Question of force
SIR - The Lisbon summit did not only see the signing of the renamed' EU Constitution but also another treaty that should be of great concern to the people of Britain. It was a treaty establishing the European Gendarmerie Force (EU Police Force). Under
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Vise account
SIR - Regarding the story about Parkinson's vises (T&A, January 3), I too have a Parkinson model vise for which the steel parts were made and the brass parts finished by the late Frank Woodall, of Shipley. He worked at Parkinsons and was a prolific maker
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Charities with the big art to help youngsters
Think of the homeless and you're likely to think of a man covered in a blanket crouching in a shop doorway, hand outstretched, asking for spare change. But the biggest single category of homeless people in Bradford, according to an organisation working
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Penalty call
SIR - After reading the article from Paul Beshenivsky calling for the death penalty for killers of police officers (T&A, January 3), I would like to ask, why only police officers? The death penalty should be reinstated for all murderers. My brother
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Peter gets panned
SIR - The Peter Hain saga leaves everyone wondering just where the Labour Party will end in relation to the financial rules that they are principally responsible for introducing. Mr Hain declared £82,000 of campaign donations within the time limit, then
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Extra stop needed for pensioners
SIR - For the past two years I have tried, begged and pleaded - without success - to get the 607 Bradford First Bus service to go an extra bus stop to the very top of Broadstone Way, Holme Wood. I've more-or-less been informed that it is only 150 yards
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Friday, January 18, 2008
In 1944, the German siege of Leningrad ended. It began in September 1941. In 1967, the Boston Strangler, Albert DeSalvo, who said he murdered 13 women, was given a life sentence for assault and armed robbery. 25 years ago Taken from the Telegraph
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Friday, January 18, 2008
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates for failing to provide information: Lee Anthony Serrant, of Scoresby Street, Bradford 1; £110 fine, £100 costs, £15 compensation. Sajed Hussain, aged 23, of Cumberland Road, Lidget Green; £110
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Friday, January 18, 2008
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Addingham: single storey extension to side forming enlarged kitchen, Low Laithe, Stockinger Lane. Allerton: construction of single storey extension, loft conversion and internal
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Call for 'misleading' sign to be scrapped
Campaigners claim a pair of road signs are obsolete and should have been taken down years ago because they confuse motorists on a "dangerous" stretch of road. They say two large signs telling motorists they are about to drive on to a dual carriageway
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Schoolgirls in park knife terror
A hunt was today under way for a knifeman who terrorised two schoolgirls in a Bradford park. He first struck when a 16-year-old girl walked through Peel Park, Undercliffe, on her way to school yesterday morning. Police also believe he threatened an
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Flights to capital are hit
Airline BMI has modified a number of flights between Leeds-Bradford Airport and Heathrow. One flight to Britain's busiest airport was cancelled yesterday and other flights were delayed. Today's BD412 service - departing Heathrow at 8.50am and arriving
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MP wins debate on murder
An MP has been granted an adjournment debate in Parliament next week to discuss the murder of one of his constituents. David Burrows, 36, was killed by Gavin Hogg, of Wellhouse Lane, Mirfield, who also stabbed two other members of his family in Ravensthorpe
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Petition calls for free city bus
Campaigners in favour of a free shuttle bus for Bradford city centre are putting together a petition to strengthen their argument. The petition is being spearheaded by members of Bradford Older People's Alliance (BOPA), who believe the bus would attract
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Buoyant prospects for jobs in the city
Employment prospects in Bradford remain good but competition for jobs will intensify, partly because of the number of EU workers from eastern Europe coming here in search of work, says Bradford Chamber of Commerce. Mike Cartwright, the chamber's head
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Major city projects ready to roll!
Developers have revealed that two major regeneration projects - with a combined cost of £440 million - are on the verge of getting under way. The proposed Listerhills student village development and the Bradford Channel scheme have had to overcome significant
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Milky Sean is now pulling pints
Milkman Sean Garvey is delivering a different type of pint now he's taken over the village pub. The 37-year-old single dad-of-two will be working round-the-clock to keep up his milk round and work the pumps behind The Albion in Greengates. He has been
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Dramatists to tour schools
A theatre-in-education programme which toured primary schools last summer is making a return to the district. The production which uses dance, music and song to spread the message about climate change, will tour nine primary schools, from Monday. The
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Trio of new fire chiefs
Three new fire station managers have been appointed in the Bradford district. Chris Booth has been appointed Bradford fire station manager, Andy Newman will be taking over at Bingley and Ilkley while Shipley and Idle are set to welcome Steve Richings
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Railway safety overhauled
Steam train bosses have overhauled safety measures on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. The Safety Management System was required by new laws governing the running of all railways. All departments of the K&WVR had to look at their organisation
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Veteran’s shock at MoD payout
Porton Down veteran Fred Nunn is staying tight-lipped about a potential compensation offer and apology from the Ministry of Defence. The 77-year-old grandfather, of Gilstead, Bingley, who claims he was duped into taking part in chemical warfare experiments
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Traffic 'up 12 per cent in 10 years'
Traffic levels in West Yorkshire have risen by 12 per cent over the past decade, according to Government figures. The Department for Transport has said since 1997 traffic levels have risen in line with the average for England. Other parts of Yorkshire
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Jodie says trip thanks
A 26-year-old veterinary nurse travelling to Africa to help disadvantaged children has thanked people for their donations of education materials. Jodie Foster, of Long Lee, Keighley, is travelling to Cape Town in South Africa on a volunteer programme
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Spotlight falls on unsung heroes!
The spotlight will be on unsung heroes next week at an awards ceremony recognising people and projects which help communities. Designer Linda Barker, who was born in Shelf, is hosting the event on Thursday, January 24, at Grattan Stadium, Odsal, Bradford
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Schools switch is targeted
Help is at hand for parents worried about their children moving from primary to secondary schools. A special one-day conference is to be held in the city to ensure primary schools are able to offer the best support to pupils set to make the transition
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Forum to hear of charity's work
A charity that supports the families of Bradford people who have suffered head injuries will give a presentation at Eldwick and Gilstead Neighbourhood Forum on Wednesday, January 30. Representatives of Headway Bradford will speak at the meeting at Eldwick