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Bogus officials worrying to elderly
Police are warning elderly people to be on their guard against bogus officials. The warning comes after a man claiming to be from a water company got into the homes of two elderly women, aged 94 and 77, and distracted them while another man sneaked in
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Lane closed at Chain Bar
Motorists have been warned by the Highways Agency to expect slight delays at the M606 Chain Bar roundabout due to work on a high-occupancy vehicle lane. One lane of the M62 eastbound entry slip road has been closed with traffic diverted on to the hard
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Scarred in knife attack
A man's face was scarred with a knife while his attacker was high on a cocktail of drink and drugs, a court heard yesterday. James Heckles, 32, took cans of lager, skunk cannabis, heroin and crack cocaine before slashing Patrick Maxwell with the weapon
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Robber is facing jail for stabbing
A 30-year-old woman who stabbed a Bradford shopkeeper during a robbery has been warned by a judge that she faces a lengthy prison sentence. Debra Ware pleaded guilty at Bradford Crown Court yesterday to a charge of unlawfully wounding James Eyre and
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Music plays part in trust bid
Bradford District Care Trust is using the healing power of music in a bid to become a Foundation Trust. The Mussanzi Family Choir will showcase their gospel inspired tunes at the Great Victoria Hall, Bradford, on Monday as the Trust launches its campaign
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Boy 'cried when he saw crash'
A 12-year-old boy told a jury he cried when he witnessed a crash that killed three teenage girls. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, gave evidence to Bradford Crown Court today by video link. Aged ten at the time of the incident, he was
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Driver caught out by limit change
An 18-year-old driver told magistrates he had been caught out by a change in the speed limit when he was caught travelling at 64mph on a country road. James Sutcliffe, of Hill Crest Road, Denholme, pleaded guilty to exceeding the 30mph speed limit in
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Langley steps up return to action
Jamie Langley will continue his Bulls comeback from a six-month lay-off against the Cougars on Sunday. The Great Britain back-rower managed an encouraging 70-minute blow-out versus Wigan on Sunday - his first game since major wrist surgery last July.
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Cougars backed to give it a go
Barry Eaton is confident his Cougars side won't suffer stage fright against the mighty Bulls second time around. Keighley were walloped 88-0 by the Super League giants in the annual Joe Phillips Trophy last year, conceding 16 tries without reply. A
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Passengers stranded as winds lash airport
Hundreds of airline passengers faced chaos today as winds of up to 65mph battered Leeds Bradford Airport. At least eight flights to destinations including Dublin, Edinburgh, Belfast and Heathrow, were cancelled - with some replaced by bus services
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Stabbing robber faces prison
A 30-year-old woman who stabbed a Bradford shopkeeper during a robbery has been warned by a judge that she faces a lengthy prison sentence. Debra Ware pleaded guilty at Bradford Crown Court to a charge of unlawfully wounding James Eyre and robbing him
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Hunt after robbery attack outside bank
Two robbers are being hunted after they attacked a man as he left a Bradford bank at 2.30pm today. The victim, who is Asian and believed to be aged about 40, was attacked after leaving the NatWest Bank in Manningham Lane. As he went to put money in
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Teenager broke curfew
A teenager who broke a court curfew by going out with his friends on New Year's Eve has been given a stern warning by a judge. The 17-year-old, from the Greengates area of Bradford, was told by Judge Jonathan Durham Hall QC to "listen to your Dad, not
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Thief watching vehicle?
A thief who stole a white Ford Transit van from Victoria Avenue, Ilkley, on Wednesday afternoon may have been watching the vehicle. Police say a thief was male, possibly white, with short, cropped black hair. Any witnesses are asked to call Keighley
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Woman admits assault
A 37-year-old Haworth woman has admitted two offences of assault and one of drink driving when she appeared before Bingley magistrates. Carol Louise Bradman, of Duckling Pond Close, pleaded not guilty two offences of damaging a car on November 17, last
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City run rule over Stewart jnr
City are considering whether to make Demar Stewart their fifth Jamaican capture. Stewart, the younger brother of former Bantam Damion, is currently on trial at Valley Parade. The 23-year-old Reggae Boyz international is on Sheffield United's books,
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No half mesures for Anna in 2008
Anna Fitzpatrick has been given a tough target in 2008. The former Woodhouse Grove pupil has been asked to half her Women's Tennis Association ranking from her year-end mark of 383. From a ranking of 1,102 in December 2005, the 18-year-old rose to 676
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Retired lecturer choked on food
A retired lecturer died when he choked on his food, an inquest heard. Leslie Marcus Moorhouse, 84, was dining with his friend of 40 years, Donald Booth, at Lillibets in Leeds Road, Liversedge, when he started coughing and spluttering. A statement by
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Muslims urged to give blood
Members of the Islamic Unity Society (IUS) showed their support for the National Blood Service in Bradford this week by donating blood to commemorate the holy month of Muharram. The new-year festival commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson
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Burglar of widow jailed for three years
A drug addict burglar who stole treasured possessions from the home of an Ilkley widow has been jailed for three years. During a night-time break-in at the Victoria Road home of the 76-year-old victim, Daniel McCloughlin stole a Georgian silver tea set
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Silsden lose home advantage
Silsden are hoping to fulfil their Carlsberg Sunday Cup tie against Merseyside outfit Paddock at the third time of asking this weekend. The Bradford Sunday Alliance champions have seen two attempts to play the game at Keighley Road washed out by the
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World Cup heroes to light up Horsfall
It will be a very special day at Horsfall Stadium a week tomorrow, with two of England 's 1966 World Cup-winning team in attendance. Hat-trick hero Sir Geoff Hurst and former Leeds United legend Jack Charlton will make a special guest appearance before
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Eagles bid to ride out the storm
The noises emanating from Plumpton Park were very positive last week but there was no immediate improvement on the pitch as the Eagles were dumped out of the Northern Counties East League Cup on Wednesday. "We need to stick together at times like this
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Schofield grateful for his inheritance
The club that made a rapid rise up the lower levels of the pyramid system and should remain an example of what can be achieved with dedication and a good selection policy is in great shape. That was the half-term report delivered by manager Paul Schofield
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Benefit game goes on back-burner
Because of the bad weather, and the subsequent glut of midweek fixtures that will follow the many recent postponements, Sedge have had to shelve a very important game. The club had arranged a friendly in the first week of January against a representative
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Sutcliffe payout claims rejected
Mental health chiefs have officially confirmed that Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe was never paid compensation after a fellow Broadmoor inmate blinded him in one eye. National newspapers have claimed that the Bradford lorry driver was paid £196,000
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Backlash over terror laws
A leading Bradford academic has attacked the Government over its new anti-terror legislation. And the district's MPs were divided on the issue as ministers scrambled to avoid an embarrassing parliamentary defeat. The controversial new proposals would
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Gales damage blind centre
Keighley Social Centre for the Blind has been shut after high winds severely damaged a wall. The top of the gable-end wall of the Scott Street building fell off during last night's gales. Activities in the centre have been cancelled until the building
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Pair mug boy in street
A schoolboy had his mobile phone, ipod and wallet stolen when he was mugged by two men in the street. The 16-year-old victim was walking in St Helena Road, Wibsey, Bradford, at 3.10pm yesterday when the muggers demanded he hand over his property.
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Two arrested after drugs swoop
Two men were arrested after police witnessed an alleged drug deal on a street in Keighley. Officers from Bradford District Drugs Team recovered a small amount of suspected heroin and crack cocaine after observing the transaction in North Queen Street
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Tiny Accrington have global fanbase
It’s always a pain when a game gets called off. One free Saturday is a bit of a novelty during the nine-month grind of the football season. Any more than that, though, and I find myself tearing my hair out – well, what’s left of it. However bad some games
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Tiny Accrington have global fanbase
It’s always a pain when a game gets called off. One free Saturday is a bit of a novelty during the nine-month grind of the football season. Any more than that, though, and I find myself tearing my hair out – well, what’s left of it. However bad some games
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Tiny Accrington have global fanbase
It’s always a pain when a game gets called off. One free Saturday is a bit of a novelty during the nine-month grind of the football season. Any more than that, though, and I find myself tearing my hair out – well, what’s left of it. However bad some games
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Tiny Accrington have global fanbase
It’s always a pain when a game gets called off. One free Saturday is a bit of a novelty during the nine-month grind of the football season. Any more than that, though, and I find myself tearing my hair out – well, what’s left of it. However bad some games
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Bradford Grammar School duo hopeful
Bradford Grammar School scrum half Oliver Shaw and No 8 Harry Rowan are among 46 players hoping to grab the final 20 places for the England 16 Group squad on Sunday. The duo are playing for the North and Midlands against London, South East and South
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Bradford must be sporting pioneers
Minister for Sport Gerry Sutcliffe wants Bradford to be the United Kingdom's leader in opening up their sports facilities to the general public. Minutes after officially declaring the £2.2m St Bede's sports hall open, the Bradford South MP said: "I
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Vote for City Gent fanzine
Mike Harrison, friend of the column and jolly tall bloke, is after some support in the football fanzine "Oscars". The City Gent, one of the longest-running of this increasingly rare breed, is hoping to be named the best fanzine for 2007/08. You can
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Women's tennis lovely to behold
My knowledge of tennis could be written on the back of a stamp. Folded in half. But this week's goings on in the Australian Open have not completely escaped my attention. I did notice the semi-final line-up for the women at Melbourne Park has to be
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Woman arrested over police officer murder
A woman has been arrested in Bradford and is being questioned about the murder of former Bradford policeman David Ward. The 24-year-old woman was arrested yesterday and is being held in police custody. Mr Ward, 38, who was a police officer at Odsal
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Name and shame the moronic fans
It happens so often we have almost become immune. In every walk of life, it seems the norm to excuse the inexcusable and defend those who really should be hung out to dry. So we accept things that have no right to take place - and block perfectly valid
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Man freed from car wreck
Firefighters had to peel back the roof of a car to rescue a motorist who was trapped after a collision with another vehicle. Two crews from Fairweather Green and one from Bradford fire station attended the incident in Legrams Lane, Lidget Green, Bradford
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Three held after crash
Three men were arrested after the 4x4 vehicle they were in collided with a dry stone wall in the Thornton area of Bradford today. Firefighters from Fairweather Green fire station arrived at the incident in Chat Hill Road at 12.10am when they received
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Family flee house fire
A family-of-three had a lucky escape after a faulty iron caused a fire in the basement of their house today. The family were asleep as the kitchen filled with smoke, and they were only alerted to the fire when the mother was awoken by the smell. Firefighters
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Death crash driver goes on trial
A 25-year-old driver has gone on trial accused of being involved in a race between two cars which ended with the deaths of three teenage girls. Ursula Alokolaro, 16, from Heckmondwike, and her two friends, 15-year-old Gemma Cost, from Batley, and 16-
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Clock back to move forward
I read with interest Keith Thomson's recent assertion that the world's oil supplies are fast running out. I also believe that the warning light is starting to flicker on the world oil dashborad, and the situation conjures up an alarming scenario. While
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Now will response be better?
SIR - Police in Bradford are to be provided with head-mounted cameras (T&A, January 17) Inspector Tatham, head of Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "The police will get a telephone call reporting an incident and officers will be deployed immediately
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Safety first
SIR - Re Malcolm Wood's letter "Keep our money in the country, Gordon" (T&A, January 22), he succinctly covers the crazy way our Government wastes our taxes. I agree the £50 million of our hard-earned money should be used in our country. It could be
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What equality?
SIR - Re Mr Bird's brainwave in his letter headlined "Blame equality" (T&A, January 21), why do females always get the blame? Delinquent children = working women; unwanted pregnancy = promiscuous women; school run clogging up the roads = women. We are
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Odds are short
SIR - I don't suppose that I will be included in the consultation programme regarding Rhodesway School, but this is my two pennorth. If after some years of instability it is in a period of stability then it should remain under Council control. The success
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Answer to what treaty means to the UK
SIR - Stuart Baker accuses me of going off half cocked (T&A, January 22) with regard to the Government's admission that the EU police force under the direction of Brussels could operate in Britain. Indeed, I provided a quote where Foreign Secretary David
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Like Fred Karno’s
SIR - I'm sorry, but I have to comment on Bradford Council's ridiculous farce for a lake in front of City Hall. Why don't they get their priorities right? Three years ago they ripped the heart out of the bottom of Bradford in the Broadway area (all
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Forget the park
SIR - When is Councillor Mallinson and the Council's Executive going to come to their senses and forget about this idiotic idea of a Park at the Heart? Fortunately the Lottery bid failed, but surely, before submitting the bid, they should have had a
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Cryer’s integrity
SIR - It almost restores one's faith in our politicians' integrity to learn that Keighley's Labour MP, Ann Cryer, has put her name to the motion demanding a referendum on the EU Constitution (Treaty). Her argument is simple. Her party promised a referendum
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MP too quick to condemn rail chiefs
SIR - Ann Cryer says rail bosses are heartless and greedy for withholding the pay of those assaulted on their premises and, in consequence, have to stay off work (T&A, January 19). I agree if it is due to the employers' negligence that the assaults take
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Way to a healthier future
The above-average blood-pressure rating achieve by people in Bradford and the rest of West Yorkshire in a mass testing nationally of a quarter of a million volunteers is rather worrying. It is almost certainly a major contributory factor to the high incidence
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I want to be with my family
Q: Dear Kate, I've been happily married for 15 years, have three great kids, and feel I've done well for myself. The problem is that I feel trapped in my job; we need two incomes to pay the bills and have a reasonable lifestyle, but I really want to
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Ditch the junk food
Junk food is something you generally want to avoid, but parents find that pester power often prevails. We all know convenience foods and fatty snacks are loaded with things that are not good for us but demand is driven by the hectic lives we lead. No
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Carol’s giving the greatest gift of all
When Andrea Key died from a brain tumour her family and friends were determined her death wouldn't be in vain. Aged 42 and a mother-of-two, Andrea should have had her whole life in front of her. "Andrea was a very upfront, very honest girl and she had
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Friday, January 25, 2008
In 1327, Edward III acceded to the English throne. In 2000, Ronaldo was named as FIFA's world player of 1999 with David Beckham in second place. In 1949, the first Emmy awards were presented. 25 years ago From the Telegraph & Argus, January 25, 1983
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Friday, January 25, 2008
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Mariwan Abdulla, aged 27, of Hollings Road, Bradford; driving without a licence, fine £25, compensation 15, costs £40, licence endorsed. Nicola Louise Jones, aged 26, Clay Hill Drive, Wyke;
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Ballet stars jump to it!
Dancers from a top performance company are keeping pupils at two of the district's secondary schools on their toes. Professionals from Northern Ballet Theatre held auditions with Year 7 and 8 pupils at Tong's Yorkshire Martyr's School and Thornton School
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Daley sets himself eight-goal target
Omar Daley hopes to answer a few home truths by hitting the goals that push City back up League Two. Stuart McCall reckons the Jamaican international, who has netted only once this season, should have scored half a dozen. And now his old boss at Portmore
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Maternity unit 'must improve'
Hospital bosses in Bradford must put in place an action plan to improve maternity services after being ranked as one of the poorest performing units in the North of England. The damning indictment comes from independent health watchdog the Healthcare
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Pubs face closure threat
The soaring price of beer, competition from supermarkets and the smoking ban are threatening to call time on traditional Bradford boozers. And pubs struggling to pull in customers could be going under under at the rate of one a week. That's the sobering
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Tenants call for better upkeep
Fed-up tenants of a housing association are signing a petition calling for better upkeep of their homes. People living in Idle's Hampton Place, run by Bradford Community Housing Trust, say they are not getting value for their rent money. Pensioner John
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Muslim account launched by bank
Lloyds TSB has launched an account designed to ensure that the UK's two million Muslims and 100,000 Muslim firms can make and receive international payments without compromising their faith. The bank has consolidated its position as a leading provider
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Bradford's community heroes honoured
TV celebrity and Bradford lass Linda Barker returned to her roots to pay tribute to unsung heroes across the district. The designer, who originates from Shelf, said she was "delighted" to be given the opportunity to pay homage to seven individuals and
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Larger than life figure vanishes
Pavarotti is alive and well and living somewhere in Keighley. But nobody knows exactly where he is. Keighley Festival organisers say the eight-foot-tall, chicken wire and papier mache of the great Italian tenor made by pupils of Braithwaite School has
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Listing bid verdict now due in days
Save the Odeon campaigners should learn within the next fortnight whether their final attempt to have the building listed is successful. They hope that if the Government's Department for Culture, Media and Sport agrees to protect the 77-year-old landmark
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‘New tax plans are boost for business’
The Government's decision to revise its capital gains tax plans has been welcomed by Bradford Chamber of Commerce which was among a united front of business organisations protesting that the original proposals would damage firms and deter entrepreneurs
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‘Stage now set for our £1.9m theatre'
Work has started to build a £1.9 million landmark performing artists' workspace in Bradford for actors with learning disabilities. Bradford Council has been working with theatre company Mind The Gap to create the centre within purpose-built premises
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Budget grant cut by £1m
Bradford Council is to receive nearly £1 million less from the Government over the next three years - a "slap in the face" according to the authority's leader. Provisional grant settlement figures for local authorities were only issued last month with
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Run plea for charity
A Yorkshire cancer charity is calling out for runners to raise funds at the world's biggest half marathon. Yorkshire Cancer Research will be opening its ballot at the end of February for potential participants in the BUPA Great North Run. The run, which
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Give safeguards to savers, says MP
The Government is under pressure to introduce legislation to protect savers and ensure Bradford families are never left out of pocket again. Labour MP Anne Snelgrove (Swindon South) called for the regulation in the light of the Farepak collapse which
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Rewards to catch killers of swans
A reward of £1,000 has been offered in the hunt for the killers of swans near the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, has put up the reward to catch culprits who shot the four protected birds at Gargrave, near Skipton
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Event looks at patient care
An event called Improving the Patient's Experience of Healthcare at the Foundation Trust takes place next month to raise awareness about projects taking place in Bradford's hospitals. Each clinical directorate within Bradford Teaching Hospitals will
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Point scant reward for Celts
Farsley 0, Stevenage Borough 0 Farsley made light of their lowly placing in the Blue Square Premier tonight by gaining a valuable point at home to in-form Stevenage Borough. It was the Celts' first goalless draw of the season but they deserved so much