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Cash bag taken in raid
A man has been robbed of a bag of cash outside a bank in Wibsey, Bradford. The man was about to enter the NatWest when he was assaulted by two men at 9am on Friday. They ran off with the bag towards North Road and were driven off in a silver Ford Mondeo
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Bronte museum opens new show
An exhibition exploring the short life of the author of one of the most famous books in the English language has been unveiled at the Bronte shrine in Haworth. It is the first time the Bronte Parsonage Museum has assembled a display of every item bosses
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Golden nap hand for Sian
The highlight of this year's Gateshead and Whickham Burns Meet was undoubtedly a British record in the 100m freestyle by Liverpool's Francesca Halsall in a time of 54.53sec. But the quality of the meet did not deter City of Bradford's Sian Morgan, who
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Award for Sugden in Daytona
The racing season got off to a good start for Bradford's Tim Sugden, with fourth place in the Rolex Daytona 24 Hours - the first of the year's three major 24-hour races. The Racers Group (TRG)-entered Porsche GT3 Cup car was one of 25 similar models
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Kaiser Simon has family to thank
He is best known as the talented bass player of the hit indie band The Kaiser Chiefs. But Menston musician Simon Rix learned his trade playing with his father's band. And as band members await the outcome of this year's Brit awards - for which they
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Knight is a Cougars' believer
Cougars ace Richard Knight is delighted boss Barry Eaton persuaded him to stay at Keighley. After weeks of friendlies, the club open their 2008 campaign for real on Sunday when they head to Whitehaven in the Northern Rail Cup. Following a few years
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Brown joy at teaming up with boyhood hero
David Brown used to cheer David Wetherall from the Elland Road stands. Now ten years on, the young striker is sharing the City dressing room with his former hero after signing a deal until the end of the season. "It feels a bit surreal," admitted the
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Avenue Juniors in player search
Bradford Park Avenue Juniors are looking for an under-sevens goalkeeper. Anyone interested should contact Nigel Scanlon on 07919-402223 or e-mail Carl Goodchild on carl.goodchild@ btinternet.com for information. Meanwhile, Vision Juniors need players
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Macca puts fun back into training
Gary McAllister has challenged his players to become history-makers and the new Leeds United manager intends making it fun. McAllister, who took over from Newcastle-bound Dennis Wise this week, believes promotion from League One would rank as one of
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Skate park bullying claims
Young skateboarders are afraid to visit Ilkley skate park because of bullying and drug abuse, it has been claimed. Town leaders are urging parents to get together and form a group to regularly monitor activities at the East Holmes Field skate park, off
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PC feared for his life
A police officer feared he would be crushed to death when a teenager drove at him in a stolen car, a court heard. PC Adam Beecroft must have been "frightened to death" a judge told Bradford Crown Court today. The officer's hand and leg were struck,
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Flasher may be deported
A judge has recommended the deportation of a Slovakian man who was caught exposing himself to members of the public near Shipley swimming pool. Judge Christopher Prince was told today that it was the second time 25-year-old Ladislav Varga had been involved
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The politics of sending the perfect greeting...
When it comes to sending birthday cards, my wife and I have a well-tested and near-perfect system; perfect in all respects except for the few times that it includes me. You see Mrs M has drawn up a birthday list to cover various nieces, nephews and a
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Lawyers the only winners in Harris saga
There’s only going to be one winner in the Bulls-Rhinos-Iestyn Harris battle and it’s not either of the Super League clubs, the player himself or the game of rugby. The fat cat legal teams involved are the ones rubbing their hands knowing they are going
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Beckham stuck on 99 not out
Sir Elton John was not amused. His bestest buddy had just been snubbed by that dreadful Italian fellow. There was going to be no 100th party; no advertising spin-offs; maybe no cover version from Elvis to laud the living legend that is David Beckham.
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Sky's the limit on deadline day
The Sky presenters were falling over themselves with excitement as the clock in the corner of the screen ticked down. "And with only three hours, 13 minutes and 41 seconds to go, it is all hotting up," declared one. "We're in for a late night so why
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Room for optimism despite snub
So what if Stuart McCall didn’t get named as League Two manager of the month. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be – and you know what they say about the curse! Rochdale’s Keith Hill got the nod and good luck to him. Anyone who can get ’Dale in with a shout
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Room for optimism despite snub
So what if Stuart McCall didn’t get named as League Two manager of the month. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be – and you know what they say about the curse! Rochdale’s Keith Hill got the nod and good luck to him. Anyone who can get ’Dale in with a shout
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Room for optimism despite snub
So what if Stuart McCall didn’t get named as League Two manager of the month. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be – and you know what they say about the curse! Rochdale’s Keith Hill got the nod and good luck to him. Anyone who can get ’Dale in with a shout
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Room for optimism despite snub
So what if Stuart McCall didn’t get named as League Two manager of the month. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be – and you know what they say about the curse! Rochdale’s Keith Hill got the nod and good luck to him. Anyone who can get ’Dale in with a shout
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Hooked fans flock back to Horsfall
The attendance figure at Horsfall Stadium tomorrow will no doubt be swelled by the appearance of Sir Geoff Hurst and Jack Charlton but there are signs that lapsed Avenue fans are returning. The two members of England's one and only, so far, World Cup-winning
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Can you help Campion search?
West Riding County Cup champions Campion are seeking help as they bid to redesign their club emblem. The Bradford club originate from St Edmund Campion School and want to base their new crest on that establishment's old badge. However, the school shut
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Silsden seek Sunday Cup compensation
Bradford Sunday Alliance League champions Silsden's elimination from the FA Sunday Cup last week now leaves the West Riding Sunday Cup as local clubs' main trophy focus. The quarter-finals take place on Sunday, weather permitting, and the Sunday Alliance
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Celts seek revenge on Minstermen
Farsley have the opportunity to avenge their home defeat to York in the Blue Square Premier back in November when their neighbours return to Throstle Nest on Sunday in the FA Trophy third round. John Deacey's men beat Nicky Law's Alfreton 2-0 in a second-round
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New recruits now making an impact
Since they were installed back in November, the new management team have gradually improved the Guiseley squad and some of the recent signings are beginning to show just why they have been brought to Nethermoor. The two recruits from Blue Square Premier
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Watson sees signs of Eagles revival
No-one can be happy with a defeat but Eagles boss Mick Watson feels Monday's exit from the West Riding County Cup to Avenue was a creditable performance. "The changing room was very quiet after the game; the lads were down because 4-1 looks a bit of
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McCall: The big interview
Stuart McCall's arrival at Valley Parade in the summer as City's new manager was greeted euphorically by the vast majority of fans. Promotion from the lowest division of the Football League was virtually guaranteed; McCall would soon sort things out
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Travellers' risks
Thinking of going on an exotic holiday this year? Say the Caribbean, or South America, or the Far East? Have you taken all the health possibilities into account, or do you think your holiday company will have taken these into account on your behalf?
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Should friend drive?
Q A friend has had two fits recently and was told by his doctor he must not drive. I know he is still driving. He says he only had the fits at night, when he wasn't driving, so he should be safe. Is he right? A If this is a new case of epilepsy he
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Vicar’s food for thought
He may be a man of the cloth, but the Reverend Andy Bowerman isn't confined to the church pulpit. When he's not acting as chaplain for Bradford City's players and staff or taking the Gospel to a local gym, he's rustling up food at his Saltaire bistro
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£50,000 drugs seized
Police in Bradford have seized Class A drugs with a street value of more than £50,000. At 1pm yesterday Drug Squad Officers stopped and searched a vehicle occupied by two men in the West Bowling area of Bradford. Small quantities of suspected Class
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Rankin drops into non-league
Former City million-pound striker Isaiah Rankin has joined non-league Stevenage on a free transfer. The much-travelled Rankin, 29, has linked up with Peter Taylor at the Conference outfit for the rest of the season after leaving Grimsby. Rankin cost
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The real skills that make a big difference
Rolf Mason is centre manager for Rathbone Bradford. Based on Cheapside, Rathbone enables disadvantaged young people to move on to education, training or full-time work Born into a working-class mining community, former Labour Leader Neil Kinnock once
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Bus tragedy should have been avoided
When Bradford bus driver Saeed Abbas fell asleep at the wheel it was with tragic consequences particularly for an 82-year-old passenger who died three weeks later from his injuries, and for his grieving family, but also for Abbas himself who has now
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Who should deal with this messy problem?
SIR - The streets of London were, according to an old story, paved with gold. The streets of Eccleshill are lined with dog muck in all its forms: lumpy, spread, dried, etc. After taking my grandson for a walk in his buggy it is always necessary to
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An unfair deal
SIR - I have criticised the police on many occasions but comments like those of A Shipman (T&A, January 30) are, I think, unreasonable. Whether a police officer is paid too much is irrelevant. He is not allowed to strike, as Mr Shipman is, if he is not
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Respect brave job police do
l SIR - After reading A Shipman's letter (T&A, January 30), I must assume Mr Shipman is out of touch with policing. May I point out the police do a very difficult and very dangerous job. Everyday they face abuse in one form or another and continually
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Specs collection
SIR - May I through your newspaper inform the people of Bradford that the Lions are now collecting used spectacles to send to the Third World at City Eyewear Opticians, Ivegate, Bradford. These are sorted by the Lions, and then checked and sent on to
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Fuelling debate
SIR - The latest fantastic rise of gas and electric prices is said to be because our gas is bought from Russia, etc, at very high prices. Gas, like most fuel is a finite object, and will at some time run out. So I wonder if our Government gives any thought
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Mystery solved
SIR - I have been following the correspondence speculating on the year of closure of the maternity unit at St Luke's Hospital. As a member of the St Luke's Hospital Nurses League I decided to look through my old magazines, and found that the facilities
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Teen is out of control
Q: My grand-daughter is getting so out of control, I'm scared for her safety. She's 14 and lives with my son because her mum left the area to be with her new partner. He does his best but it's not enough. Recently she's been staying out overnight and
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Who’s the boss?
SIR - Poor old Gordon Brown. It looks like Tony Blair is going to be his boss again if he gets the EU President's job. Perhaps, though, Her Majesty should be his boss. But then again, that is a constitutional issue. One thing is sure, Prime Minister
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A big money drain
SIR - It has recently been announced that the Government can no longer afford to fund two large telescopes used by our astral physicists in deep space exploration. The NHS is closing wards because it can't fund nurse's wages. The police have had their
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Parking liberties
SIR - I am appalled by the number of people who park randomly around the city on double yellow lines with their hazard lights on. There should be more traffic police around the city cracking down on these lazy drivers. It clearly states in the Highway
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Take uninsured road cheats to task
SIR - Regarding your front page story (T&A, January 28), I spent 42 years in the insurance industry, at a time when it was a respectable occupation, so I am only too well aware of the problems caused by uninsured motorists. Road Traffic Acts requiring
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Smoke-free bliss
SIR - L A Hobsbaum doth protest to much, methinks, to quote a phrase (T&A, January 29). As non-smoking drinkers, we have had to put up with breathing the filthy atmosphere created by smokers for years, with the associated stench left in hair, on clothes
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Don't let work get you down
Bullying is something we normally associate with the school playground. Sniping and back-biting are antics you expect from children, but a new survey has found that bullying is no longer something that happens behind the school gates. According to a
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Friday, February 1, 2008
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Riddlesden: Demolition of existing garage and construction of new detached dwelling, 17 Western Avenue. Shipley: Change of use from fish shop to residential dwelling and single
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Friday, February 1, 2008
In 1884, the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was published. In 1961, plans for the Post Office Tower were unveiled. In 2000, the £35 million London Eye opened for selected VIPs. 25 years ago Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of February
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Friday, February 1, 2008
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Rasal Ahmed, 24, of Bradford Road, Keighley; failure to stop at a red traffic light, £110 fine, £15 compensation, £40 costs, licence endorsed. Sakhawat Hussain, 37, of Parkside Grove, Heaton
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Killer bus driver jailed
A bus driver who crashed his double-decker because he was too tired to be behind the wheel killing one of his passengers has been jailed for seven years. Saeed Abbas had 44 passengers on board when his bus veered off the road, across a forecourt, and
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Passengers thrilled by hospital buses link
A new bus service has started to provide a direct link to Bradford's hospitals for hundreds of elderly and disabled people in the Aire Valley. Campaigners have been fighting for the introduction of a service to put an end to the daily struggles of those
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Store wins anti-smoking praise
Morrisons has been given a top health award for supporting its workers who want to quit smoking. Many staff at the supermarket's head office in Gain Lane, Thornbury, Bradford, have stubbed out cigarettes for good with help from the local NHS stop smoking
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Scrum on down for the awards!
More high-profile names have been added to the stars helping to celebrate young people's successes at an awards ceremony next month. Celebrities from sport and television will take part in the Telegraph & Argus-backed awards ceremony on Wednesday, February
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97 smoking complaints recorded
Nearly 100 complaints have been made to Bradford Council over people flouting the smoking ban in the six months after its introduction. Ninety of these allegations relate to premises, while seven were complaints about smoking in vehicles, such as company
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Bus change views wanted
An existing bus service in Bingley could provide a vital link to hospitals in the area. Residents are being consulted on a proposal for the 619 Bradford to Bingley First bus service to link up with Bradford Royal Infirmary and Bingley Hospital. People
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TV licence dodger warning
The number of people caught watching TV without a licence in Bradford has increased, according to new figures. More than 3,500 licence fee dodgers were detected by TV Licensing in the city last year, up by 260 residents on two years ago. That makes
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Start of bus link welcomed
Otley and Yeadon ward councillors have welcomed the start of a new bus link to better connect the community. The 969 service follows a circular route to provide off-peak links between the Haw Lane and Banksfield areas into Yeadon and Guiseley on Mondays
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Everyone who carries a gun 'should be jailed'
Fewer than one in three people found guilty in West Yorkshire of carrying a firearm is being thrown in prison, figures have revealed. According to the Ministry of Justice 47 people were found guilty - of which 43 were over 18. But only 13 were given
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Minister praises school
The relationship between sport and education was the focus of a visit from a South African provincial Minister of Education. Ina Cronje and some of her key delegates were invited to attend St Mary's RC High School in Menston to see first-hand how successful
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Event gives a voice to doorstep poverty
People are recounting their personal experiences of poverty and homelessness at an awareness event taking place in Bradford today. Bradford has two of the worst wards in the country for child poverty and a significant "hidden" homelessness problem, according
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Bus service welcomed
Otley and Yeadon ward councillors have welcomed the start of a new bus link to better connect the community. The 969 service follows a circular route to provide off-peak links between the Haw Lane and Banksfield areas into Yeadon and Guiseley on Mondays
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Views sought on new service
A bus service in Bingley could provide a vital link to hospitals in the area. Residents are being consulted on a proposal for the 619 Bradford to Bingley First service to link up with Bradford Royal Infirmary and Bingley Hospital. People are urged to
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New link to Wembley
Football fans in Bradford can catch a new National Express coach service to Wembley Stadium. The service begins for the England versus Switzerland international friendly on Wednesday. The coach will be available for all major events a Wembley. The
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Charity needs running help
Budding athletes in Bradford are being urged to put their best feet forward to support a cancer charity. Sue Ryder Care's Manorlands hospice in Oxenhope had a positive response from residents when it appealed for runners to support the charity in this
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Bus link welcomed
A new bus service has started to provide a direct link to Bradford's hospitals for hundreds of elderly and disabled people in the Aire Valley. Campaigners have been fighting for months for the introduction of a service to put an end to the daily struggles
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Society celebrates with dinner
Hundreds of people attended the annual Eid-Millan celebration party and dinner organised by the Pakistan Society of West Yorkshire. The lavish celebrations were held at the Hilton Hotel in Hall Ings, Bradford, where Sports Minister and Bradford MP Gerry
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Cadets bag cash
Bradford Sea Cadets raised more than £600 for charity with a bag-pack' at Tesco. The cadets were at the store, in Halifax Road, Buttershaw, on Saturday, January 26, and will donate the money to the Alexandra Rose Day. The total amount raised was £629.34