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Bikers ride to the rescue for charity
A biker club has brought some Christmas cheer to charity shop staff who were left devastated when thieves stole money for the care of the elderly and infirm. Staff at Sue Ryder Care in Bingley were left in tears when they discovered a collection
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City suffered an afternoon of frustration as they failed to find a way through dogged Chester. Stuart McCall's men were held to their first goalless draw of the season after a game where nothing dropped for them. After the late heartbreak of Brentford
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Bradford is to lead the way with diplomas
Teenagers in Bradford will be among the first in the county to train in manufacturing and product design with the introduction of a pioneering new qualification. Secondary schools are being consulted to take up the Diploma in Manufacturing
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Festive candles danger warning
The Fire Service is warning people to take extra care during Christmas following last year’s glut of call-outs to candle-related fires. Firefighters were called to 17 fires caused by candles across West Yorkshire last December. On Wednesday
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Help plants see in the New Year
Have you bought your poinsettias, Christmas cacti and forced bulbs for the festive season? If so, make sure they’re not wilting by the time Santa arrives. If you take the right measures, Christmas houseplants can last right through to the spring and
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Winds cause debris chaos
Strong winds seem to have left the district relatively unscathed with no serious injuries reported overnight. Fire crews were busy throughout the area but only dealing with calls involving removing debris. In Laisterdyke, gusts ripped a bolted-down
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Man dies after taxi collision
A man died after a collision on a country road today. The man, believed to be in his 50s or 60s, died after being involved in a collision with a taxi travelling towards Harden from the Long Lee part of Keighley. The collision
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Operation a pain in neck for Lynch
Gutted Bulls ace Andy Lynch has had neck surgery which will see him miss the start of next season. The shock news is a sizeable blow for Bradford. Reigning player of the year Lynch is by far their most consistent performer in recent
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McCall in market for new players
Stuart McCall will not rule out a move for any position in next month’s football transfer window. The City boss admits he has an open-minded approach to bolstering his squad for the crucial second half of the season. With Willy Topp’
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Pensioner George had heart attack after robbery
An investigation into a robbery which led to a pensioner’s death remains unsolved. Terrified George Bridge, 85, was manhandled by an intruder who broke into his Haworth home in May. He died of a heart attack a week later at Airedale