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Is Jack Top of the Tots?
The Telegraph & Argus is looking for Bradford's top tot in our Happy Tots 2008 contest. Youngsters can be entered in one of the four age categories - newborn to six months, six to 12 months, one to two years and two to three years. The winner in each
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Eco-warrior pupils get green light
Pupils at a Bradford secondary school plan to launch an eco-revolution. Year 10 youngsters at Nab Wood School in Cottingley have been given the green light to transform the way the school is run as part of a bid to boost the environment and secure a
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Local duo are weather-beaten
Both tonight's FA Trophy replay and tomorrow's rearranged UniBond League Challenge Cup ties involving local sides have fallen victim to the severe weather. Farsley should have travelled to Alfreton Town this evening for a second-round replay after former
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Palace close to Derry deal
Leeds are hoping to finalise a deal to sell Shaun Derry to Crystal Palace in the next few days. The midfielder went on loan to Selhurst Park to get match fitness and he has done that by playing every game since. He has now played 12 games for Palace
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‘She said: I’ve hit her, I’ve killed her’
A 41-year-old mother has gone on trial charged with careless driving after a schoolgirl died crossing a road as she walked home. Amy Howard, 12, of Crossbank Road, Addingham, had got off a bus on the A65 village bypass when she was struck by a Honda
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Cruelty jury still out
The jury in the Bradford child torture trial was today spending a fourth day considering its verdicts. The 11-strong panel, of seven women and four men, are deliberating 14 charges of wounding and child cruelty. During the two-month trial at Bradford
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Women attacked after a night out
Two women have had their handbags snatched after a night out. Police believe the incidents, which happened within about 15 minutes of each other on Sunday, could be linked. Both women had been to the Blush nightclub in North Street, Keighley, and were
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Swan reward is offered
A reward has been offered in a bid to catch the killers of swans on the Leeds-Liverpool canal. David Scholey of Belgrave Street, Skipton, is putting up £200 for information which can help the RSPCA investigate the shootings at Gargrave. Three swans
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Party is thrown for Violet
A party has been held for Violet Sutton as she celebrated her 100th birthday today. The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Robin Owens, was among the guests at the event held at the Heathers residential home in St Paul's Road, Manningham, Bradford, where
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Pair get to share top apprentice honour
Top talent has been rewarded at an apprentice of the year awards ceremony. Bradford Community Housing Trust organised the event to honour three trainees. The winners were 18-year-old Richard Barr, from Keighley, a second year apprentice electrician
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Solomona injury not as bad as feared
David Solomona will be sidelined for up to two months with the knee injury he picked up in Paul Deacon's testimonial against Wigan on Sunday. Hospital scans dispelled initial fears that the Bulls second-rower may have damaged his cruciate ligament, which
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Weather takes a weekend toll
Dry weather on Saturday morning came far too late to give any local clubs involved in the West Riding County Amateur League the chance of a match. All games scheduled for council-owned venues were postponed on Thursday and clubs who have their own grounds
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Road closed
A major Bradford road was closed for an hour and a half following a diesel spillage today. Emergency services were called to Rooley Avenue at about 12.30pm and closed the road until just after 2pm. A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said the fuel had
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Rancell want recruits
Bradford Sunday Alliance League Division Four side Rancell United are on the lookout for new players. The team play at Esholt Sports & Leisure Centre. Interested players are asked to e-mail ccousins@rancelluk.com.
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Bantams braced for another blank
Fed-up City fear another beating from the dismal weather tomorrow night. The Bantams have played only once since New Year's Day - and face a second successive blank at waterlogged Gigg Lane. Referee Mike Oliver plans to hold a pitch inspection at
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City fixture conundrum set to be solved
City will finally find out tomorrow night who - and where - they will be playing on Saturday. The Bantams will be at home to Barnet, their scheduled opponents, if the Bees lose their FA Cup replay to Swindon. If Barnet win, or their cup game is called
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Rail travellers face long delays
Rail commuters are set to face severe disruption throughout today's tea-time rush hour, with services on most routes in the district still suspended. Late this afternoon, Northern Rail said trains were still not running between Ilkley and Guiseley,
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'Star' signing for Bantams
Stuart McCall aims to polish up his defence by signing a Poland under-20 international. McCall has gone back to Sheffield United to borrow right back Ben Starosta for the rest of the season. The 21-year-old will not be involved at Bury tomorrow as he
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Rising waters threaten Skipton
Much of Skipton has been left maroooned as heavy rained swelled the River Aire the Leeds-Liverpool canal. Flood waters made most of the major roads out of town impassable. And the main rail line services between Skipton and Morecambe and Carlisle
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Flood submerges cars in Shipley
Commuters faced a nasty shock as a number of cars at Low Well, just off Leeds Road, Shipley, were sumerged when the nearby beck overflowed. Onlooker Anthony James, of Thackley, said: "The people who own these cars are going to be surprised when they
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Confiscation hearing postponed
A drugs smuggler serving a long jail sentence has had a court hearing to seize his ill-gotten gains postponed until March. Paul Capuvanno, 37, was imprisoned for eight years in July, 2006, after a police swoop on his home in Otley Road, Charlestown,
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Flooding forces factory evacuation
Workers at a Silsden factory had to be helped to safety by firefighters this morning when the building was cut off by floodwaters. The fire crew set up a rope system to get around 100 employees at conveyor belt company Habasit Rossi Ltd through the
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Three due in court after crash
Three men were due to appear at Bingley Magistrates' Court today charged in connection with the theft of a Subaru car which was involved in an accident in Shipley on Saturday night. The men, one aged 27 and the other two aged 25, have been charged with
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Polish in pole position
Polish lead the Bradford Chess League Division One after a narrow 3-2 home win over Shipley Predators. Ilkley A, also at home, beat South Bradford A by a similar margin to go third. Undercliffe A and B played each other but were unable to provide match
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Novices top list at Tong
Novice riders Steve Fowler and Nigel Crowther ruled at wet and muddy Home Farm in Tong where Horsforth Motor Club staged their first championship trial of the season. Gomersal expert rider John Hillam scraped into the top ten in what was a low- scoring
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Lampkin off pace on debut
Dougie Lampkin got off to a bad start in his debut ride on the new Beta two-stroke in the opening round of the FIM World Indoor Trials Championship. The Silsden rider posted a poor opening lap with four maximum penalties in seven sections at the Palais
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Heavy rain puts emergency services on alert
Heavy rain and flash floods have put emergency services on red alert across the district, with the road closures, train delays and flood watning chausing chaos. A spokesman from West Yorkshire Police appealed for people to show extra care in the wet
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Semi-final heartbreak for Dragons
Bradford Dragons lost a thrilling National Shield semi-final against Worcester Wolves second team on Sunday. Dragons went into the match on the back of a nine-match winning run and were looking to progress to their first ever national final, having lost
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Final hurrah for primary schools
The first of Bingley Swimming Club's Schools' Gala semi-finals have been held at Shipley Pool. Qualifying for the final on Friday, February 1 (6.30pm) are Crossflatts Primary, Eldwick Primary, Hothfield Junior, Cullingworth Primary, Oakworth Primary
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'Council grants open to all clubs'
Fears have been allayed over sports clubs' chances of receiving grants up to a maximum of £500 from Bradford Council. Red flags were raised among some potential applicants when they saw the sentence in the Telegraph & Argus of January 8: "We are actively
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League in urgent need of umpires
It may be early in the new year but the Mewies Solicitors Craven League has already reached crisis point with their umpires. Four of last year's panel umpires have already stated they will not be available, and this will put a great strain on an already-stretched
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Bad weather warning to drivers
West Yorkshire Police have issued a bad weather warning to drivers today. Many of the county's major routes have been affected by surface water and police are urging motorists to drive with care.
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Brass keen to get the Gigg
Bury's game against Stockport on Saturday was another weather casualty - so caretaker-boss Chris Brass took out his frustrations by playing for someone else. Brass, the club's centre of excellence coach, is still a registered player for non-league Hyde
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New figures show soaring knife crime
The number of people convicted of carrying a knife in West Yorkshire has soared over the past decade, Government figures reveal. Data published by the Ministry of Justice shows 514 people in the county were found guilty of possessing a blade in 2006
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Football fans clash despite postponement
A group of Bradford City fans was escorted out of a town centre by police after fighting broke out with rival fans. Around 100 fans clashed in Rochdale on Saturday afternoon and police were called to stop the violence and disperse the supporters.
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A wet one
It was a wise choice leaving the bike at home this morning, with the torrential downpour continuing into its thrid or fourth week. I don't mind a bit of rain, but it did seem a bit on the heavier side as I stared out of the bedroom window wondering whether
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A wet one
It was a wise choice leaving the bike at home this morning, with the torrential downpour continuing into its thrid or fourth week. I don't mind a bit of rain, but it did seem a bit on the heavier side as I stared out of the bedroom window wondering whether
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A wet one
It was a wise choice leaving the bike at home this morning, with the torrential downpour continuing into its thrid or fourth week. I don't mind a bit of rain, but it did seem a bit on the heavier side as I stared out of the bedroom window wondering whether
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A wet one
It was a wise choice leaving the bike at home this morning, with the torrential downpour continuing into its thrid or fourth week. I don't mind a bit of rain, but it did seem a bit on the heavier side as I stared out of the bedroom window wondering whether
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Check it out
I couldn’t help but admire the enthusiasm of the check-out lady at the DIY-style store I dashed into. Her bubbly nature won over the people in front of me buying a microwave and they readily agreed to one of those extra insurance things in case it broke
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Check it out
I couldn’t help but admire the enthusiasm of the check-out lady at the DIY-style store I dashed into. Her bubbly nature won over the people in front of me buying a microwave and they readily agreed to one of those extra insurance things in case it broke
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Check it out
I couldn’t help but admire the enthusiasm of the check-out lady at the DIY-style store I dashed into. Her bubbly nature won over the people in front of me buying a microwave and they readily agreed to one of those extra insurance things in case it broke
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Check it out
I couldn’t help but admire the enthusiasm of the check-out lady at the DIY-style store I dashed into. Her bubbly nature won over the people in front of me buying a microwave and they readily agreed to one of those extra insurance things in case it broke
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Gordon bennet
No doubt food shops across the district were swamped with requests for scallops and steak at the weekend as Gordon Ramsay did his "Let’s go" cook-with-me live TV thing on Friday. To me it was the most profoundly irritating piece of TV I have endured in
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Gordon bennet
No doubt food shops across the district were swamped with requests for scallops and steak at the weekend as Gordon Ramsay did his "Let’s go" cook-with-me live TV thing on Friday. To me it was the most profoundly irritating piece of TV I have endured in
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Gordon bennet
No doubt food shops across the district were swamped with requests for scallops and steak at the weekend as Gordon Ramsay did his "Let’s go" cook-with-me live TV thing on Friday. To me it was the most profoundly irritating piece of TV I have endured in
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Gordon bennet
No doubt food shops across the district were swamped with requests for scallops and steak at the weekend as Gordon Ramsay did his "Let’s go" cook-with-me live TV thing on Friday. To me it was the most profoundly irritating piece of TV I have endured in
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Four arrested as drugs seized
Four Bradford men have been arrested and a large amount of suspected heroin and crack cocaine seized following an operation by the Bradford District Drugs Team. A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing crack cocaine after he was seen
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Smash causes rush-hour delays
Two people suffered minor injuries after a three-car smash in Mayo Avenue, Bradford, just after 6am today. Emergency services attended the incident, which caused considerable traffic delays.
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Man in hospital after crash
A man was taken to hospital with suspected neck and spinal injuries after his car came off the road in Denholme. Firefighters were called to Halifax Road at 6am today after a Ford Focus spun off the road into in a field. Paramedics attended the injured
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Sloe start for making ‘moonshine’
Some things in life are a real let down. And this time, I'm not talking about my husband. Since plundering the hedgerows across Yorkshire in late summer, and reaping a very decent harvest of sloe berries, I had been filled with a childlike sense of excitement
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Satisfaction with safety check
SIR - I am writing to let you know what a super service is offered by the fire service in relation to the safety checks on smoke alarms. I rang on a Tuesday and they came out from Odsal the next day and replaced the old ones (which were in the wrong
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The pipes are calling for those with bags of puff
The City of Bradford Pipe Band has recently seen a surge in interest following an appeal for new members - the like of which has not been seen by its participants for some time. Originally formed in 1914 as a drum and bugle band, called the Sports Battalion
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Water disgrace!
SIR - We don't need a lake in Bradford - we have already got one at the bottom of Wellington Street, Queensbury. Lyon Street is a total disgrace, with large potholes full of water. I seem to remember our councillor said she would look into the matter
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Raise your voice and raise awareness of bowel cancer
SIR - We're joining forces to get our collective voice heard in aid of Beating Bowel Cancer's BE LOUD Campaign (January 28 to February 3). Bowel cancer is the UK's second biggest cancer killer. This year over 35,000 people will be diagnosed with the
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Issue of identity
SIR - As the Bradford representative of a political party specifically created to promote English identity and culture, I have to take issue with the wording of Steve Wright's article (T&A, January 9) concerning the tensions that exist between the Pakistani
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Remembering Rod
IR - Like myself, I guess lots of your readers will have been saddened at the passing of Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary, whose grandparents came from Yorkshire, and Sir John Harvey Jones who served as Bradford University's vice-chancellor between
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Sad news
Justin the colt foal we rescued (T&A, January 15), while we did everything we could, including having one of our senior volunteers staying in his stable and nursing him through five nights, he had a heart attack and passed away. We would like to thank
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Blame ‘equality’
SIR - Eric Firth (T&A, January 14) lay the responsibility at the door of capitalism and Thatcher - synonymous, I suppose, to some - and the breweries for all our drinking problems, saying targeted young females were a large part of it. As far as he is
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Is this progress?
SIR - With reference to the proposed development of the land between The Avenue and Clayton Lane in Clayton, I hope planning officers visit the site and not just look at the location on a map, and that they also consult other council departments like
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No going back on the smoking ban
SIR - I must strongly oppose the letter of Councillor David Ward (T&A, January 16) when he advocates the re-introduction of segregated enclosed smoking facilities for those who persist in using the evil tobacco weed. This councillor is not due to stand
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Make a difference
SIR - As an Olympic bobsleigher I know that keeping fit can be lots of fun. One of the best ways to keep children fit is through play. Sadly, many disadvantaged children don't have access to safe play areas. As part of Dare to Care's Make time to help
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Drive for safety
SIR - Would-be Lewis Hamiltons are behind the introduction of more speed bumps and everyday motorists are to blame for the increase in speed traps. Now we have Terry Tordoff erroneously claiming that using a mobile phone while driving is not a crime
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Call for lights
SIR - With yet another accident at the junction of Tyersal Lane and Broad Lane, I think it is high time that traffic lights were installed. The amount of traffic coming through the Holme Wood Estate to Dick Lane warrants this, especially early morning
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It’s my choice
SIR - I fully agree with David Ward's letter (T&A, January 16) with regards to smoking in public places. We have had seven months of this law and quite honestly it is a hugely Draconian, hell-bent on putting pubs and clubs out of business, and the sooner
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Daley pens long-term City deal
Omar Daley is a Bradford City player until 2011. The flying Jamaican international has committed his future to Valley Parade after signing a new three-and-a-half year deal, subject to a work permit. City are thrilled to secure the maverick winger, who
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Monday, January 21, 2008
In 1846, the first edition of The Daily News, edited by Charles Dickens, was published. In 1950, the British writer George Orwell died after a three-year battle against tuberculosis. In 1981, the 52 American hostages held at the US embassy in Tehran
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Man pleads for visa for wife
A Bradford man fighting for the right to bring his Indian wife to this country has spoken of his pain at having his application rejected three times. Baljit Singh, of Kings Park, Eccleshill, Bradford, is a widower with a disabled daughter and met his
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Monday, January 21, 2008
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Askor Ali, 20, of Little Horton Lane, Bowling; driving while disqualified, detention for five months; driving without insurance, no separate penalty. Williams Kwame Nkrumah, 25, of Dirkhill
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Monday, January 21, 2008
The following planning applic-ations have been received by Bradford Council: Ilkley: single storey extension to rear and two storey extension to side, 38B Whetley Avenue. Ilkley: single storey extension to rear, 61 Sun Lane, Burley-in-Wharfedale. Ilkley
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Forest is a growing project
Armed with shovels, wellington boots and warm clothes, an army of volunteers, including adults, children and even dogs, braved the January weather to plant hundreds of trees. More than 50 volunteers joined representatives from the Forest of Bradford
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Pal's agony over missing student
A close friend of missing Baildon student Gavin Terry has described the hunt for his old schoolmate as a nightmare for both him and Gavin's family. Fabio Tozzi, who went to St Bede's Catholic Grammar in Highgate, Heaton, with Mr Terry, last spoke with
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Anger as maternity unit rated as ‘weak’
Hospital bosses in Bradford have questioned the way a national review of maternity services was conducted after it rated the city's maternity unit as "weak". The results of the review by independent health watchdog the Healthcare Commission are as yet
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More support for eating-disorder sufferers
North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust (PCT) has launched a new eating disorder network to support patients who are suffering from conditions such as anorexia or bulimia. The service, one of the first of its kind in the north of England, will work
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Shop man's armed raid terror
A terrified shopkeeper had to be taken to hospital for shock after he had a gun pointed at him during an armed robbery in Bradford. The 43-year-old proprietor of Burhani Hardware Store, in Toller Lane at the junction of Smith Lane, was left shocked after