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Opening up to youngsters
West Yorkshire Playhouse has been awarded £50,000 to take part in a national scheme to give away free theatre tickets to people under the age of 26. Under the Arts Council scheme, which starts in February, the theatre will give away 14,000 tickets over
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Seconds in for Salem
Bradford Salem are expected to include largely second-teamers for their derby at Baildon on Saturday(2.15). Salem’s match secretary Neil Klenk said: “We might give a first-team squad member a run-out if it will help his general fitness.”
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Depleted Otley up against it
Otley’s loan players from leaders Leeds Carnegie have, as they were earlier this season, been prevented from playing against their parent club in Boxing Day's National League One derby at Cross Green. “I have had to bite the bullet and it is a pain,”
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Lee has top lines
Saltaire AA’s canal match was won by J Lee with 13lb 10oz. Second was B Wells with 10lb 14oz and third was J Colbran on 6lb 12oz. To book on for Sunday’s canal match, phone Richard on 07815 092966. To book on for Sunday’s river match, phone John on
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Bentley set to feature for Cleck
Cleckheaton are hoping to include former British Lion John Bentley in their line-up for Boxing Day's Fred Scott Trophy match at Old Brodleians (11.00). “John has always expressed an interest in playing in this match as he loves the ridicule he gets!”
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Rivals ready for festive showdown
West Bowling host old rivals Bradford Dudley Hill in the only game in town at the Bankfoot Oval on Saturday. The local derby is always the first game pencilled into the fixture diary by both sets of supporters. No matter how much the coaches try to
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Leeds reported for alleged illegal approach
Leeds have been reported to the Football League by Blackpool over an alleged illegal approach for Simon Grayson. And the Seasiders have vowed to take legal action against their former manager and the Elland Road club. Grayson, who lives
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Police widen hunt for park pervert
Police are widening their search for a pervert who has been exposing himself to elderly women in Bradford. The “flasher” has struck five times in the Bradford Moor area since October and detectives now believe he may be travelling from outside Bradford
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Big day needn't cost the earth
Lucy and Stuart Bannister didn’t want their nuptials to cost the earth. “We don’t have a lot of money. We work in the arts so we put what we want to do over earning money. We didn’t have money to spend on a wedding and the last thing we wanted was to
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Where’s the Christmas spirit gone?
Christmas ’tis the season to be jolly and show goodwill to all men...and women for that matter. However, after going to the Christmas quiz at my local pub, it seems this may no longer be the case. It’s amazing to see how perfectly civilised
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Show to raise spirits
Not much to laugh about in the news, so why not go out and have a good laugh at West Yorkshire Playhouse’s sell-out Comedy Club? The season features among others Sarah Millican, Justin Moorhouse, Jason John Whitehead, Ben Hurley, Tanya Lee Davis and
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Fresh appeal for arcade robbery witnesses
A man has been released without charge after he was arrested in connection with an armed robbery at an amusement arcade. Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses after thieves threatened a member of staff with a knife and forced her to hand over
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'In the dark' over power cuts
Residents are saying enough is enough after being plunged into darkness once too often. People living in the Moorland Terrace area of Skipton say they are fed up of not knowing when they will next be without power. The electricity supply has been on
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Eatery is top of the poppadoms
A popular Bradford Asian restaurant has scooped a five-stars in this year’s National Curry Awards. Zouk tea bar and grill in Leeds Road is the only Northern restaurant to clinch a gold curry award. It follows a three star award in last year’s competition
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Warning to man guilty of assault
A Cleckheaton man with a violent criminal record was given a suspended prison sentence yesterday after assaulting a man in his home. Jamie Jackson, 21, of Providence Street, Scholes, attacked a man at an address in Heckmondwike in August, causing him
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Pleased Parsley wants same again
Neil Parsley feels if Farsley Celtic put as much into the back-to-back fixtures over neighbours Harrogate Town as they have in the last four games, they will bank points over the holidays. The Celts have played only one game in the Blue Square North
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Benn up against former club
Guiseley assistant-manager Wayne Benn is looking forward to the visit of his former club Avenue for Boxing Day's UniBond Premier Division derby. Benn began his career at Valley Parade with Bradford City before moving across town and into non-league with
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Devoted dad 'worked through sorrow of wife's death'
A devoted husband and father of four whose wife died of cancer says he has been able to work through his grief by throwing himself into raising funds for the nurses who helped her through her final weeks. David Thompson, 41, has worked with Macmillan
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Food is a way of life for Gita
t school in Bradford, Gita Mistry loved cooking. “It was one of my two favourite subjects,” she says. “I’ve always had a creative passion for food, taste and colour. When I was younger I used to play around with different foods to see how they tasted
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Tractors rally for a good cause
Sunday sees the Bronte Vintage Tractor Road Run in Haworth in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance, when groups of enthusiasts hold vehicle parades of vintage, classic and modern tractors and other ‘pride and joy’ vehicles. If your vehicle is your pride and
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Right to make Odsal a priority
SIR – Thank you Bradford Council on finally putting the proposed Odsal sporting village high up on the priority list. For too long now the citizens of this city have made do with primitive sporting facilities while other large cities have invested in
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Why Sam's the odd man out...
Actor Sam Kane is relishing his role as the only man in a show that has got women of a certain age all fired up… Sam has won rave reviews as the only male in Hot Flush! a musical all about the menopause. “There was a time when the word menopause, if
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Al's toast to common sense
As Al Murray, Pub Landlord he’s a sneering, lager-worshipping, xenophobic Little Englander in a maroon brewery-issue jacket. But as plain Al Murray he’s a polite, friendly intelligent, history-loving Oxford graduate. As the Pub Landlord, Al sends
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Brig look to bounce back
Brighouse Town are at home to Teversal on Saturday in the NCEL Division One after suffering a disappointing defeat at mid-table rivals Worsborough Bridge Athletic last time out. They could put that setback behind them and move into the top half of the
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Deacey's in the know for derby
New Park Avenue boss John Deacey is looking forward to Boxing Day’s UniBond Premier Division derby at Nethermoor because Guiseley are one of the few rivals he knows a lot about. The last three years of Deacey’s management experience have all been in
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Festive roses clash at Cougar Park
In the Vodkat Premier Division, Silsden host neighbours Nelson in a roses derby on Boxing Day. The Cobbydalers are ninth but were rocked by last Saturday’s defeat at basement outfit St Helens Town. Nelson come to Cougar Park trailing Silsden by six points
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Chance to catch up in county ties
What was meant to be a blank Saturday for West Riding County Amateur League sides has turned into a catch-up opportunity for some teams in West Riding County FA Challenge Cup and Trophy games. In the Cup, Campion entertain West Yorkshire League
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David versus Goliath clash
It will be top versus bottom at Mickleover Sports as basement outfit Eccleshill United visit the Derbyshire club on Saturday. The difference between the sides is a massive 38 points with an even bigger gap in goal difference. The home club’s is plus
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Walters is well again for Welfare
Thackley moved up to eighth in the Kool Sport NCEL Premier Division with last weekend’s 2-0 win at Armthorpe Welfare and will be hoping to consolidate their place when they host struggling Brodsworth Welfare on Saturday. Billy Fox’s side will not be
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Grayson aiming to out-Fox former club
Leeds United are hoping for their biggest crowd of the season tomorrow as new manager Simon Grayson faces a baptism of fire against one of his old clubs, Leicester City. Grayson could hardly face a tougher start to his reign in charge at Elland
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Freedom to express
An award-winning Asian theatre company in Bradford is looking to recruit new actors in January. Madani Younis’s Freedom Studios, based in Little Germany, will be holding interviews for a new company of actors. He said: “Trainee actors will be offered
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Parcs life a real ball in the snow
Center Parcs has thrown off its European origins to become a Great British tradition, and there’s no better time to visit one of the country’s four villages than the depths of winter. Go before Christmas and you find yourself in a winter wonderland
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Timber boss says 'stay positive in downturn'
A Bradford businessman has called on construction firms to show a new burst of entrepreneurship in the face of the economic downturn. Charles Taylor, sales director of Denholme timber merchants CR Taylor Ltd, made his rallying cry in a satellite TV news
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Wilsden firm aids Oxenhope hospice
A local manufacturer of furniture and equipment for the healthcare sector has donated products worth more than £4,000 to Manorlands, the Sue Ryder Hospice at Oxenhope. James Spencer & Co invited Manorlands management and staff to its Prospect Mills factory
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Gangs 'risking lives on railway tracks'
A businessman fears teenagers are putting their lives at risk by crossing a railway line to get to wasteland where a shed was set on fire. Roger Mitchell says the youngsters are sneaking through a gap in a fence, which he has repeatedly asked Bradford
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How to cope with spirited 'worshippers'
An unlikely alliance has been forged between a Bradford-based insurer and a firm of bouncers to protect churches this Christmas. Church insurer Congregational & General, which covers more than 7,000 places of worship, has struck a deal with a West Yorkshire
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Firms in Michelin safety drive
Two West Yorkshire firms have played a key role in developing an annual road safety awareness campaign for international tyre giant Michelin. Cleckheaton design and display agency Leading Edge and Dewsbury compressed air company Cages worked together
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Climate change to be made bit by bit
We might be forgiven for thinking that climate change is a gradual and steady process, as all the Government and international plans seem to point that way. The recent Climate Change Bill aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 80 per cent of the 1990 level
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New faces at Otley design firm
An award-winning West Yorkshire editorial design company has appointed three new staff members after several contract wins and it is to expand its education division. Otley-based Words & Pictures has recently won contracts with bus and train operator
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University graduates start e-card bsuiness
Two Bradford University graduates have created an alternative to traditional greetings cards. James Crawford, 27, of Shipley, and Paul Downey, 30, of Halifax, have combined their skills and experience to launch LiquidHill.com, an animated e-card website
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Skipton bus station opening delayed
The long-awaited reopening of Skipton’s revamped bus station has been put back until the New Year. North Yorkshire County Council announced earlier this month that the site would be open in time for Christmas. But now it has decided that, in order to
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Showcasing city’s own talent
They may hail from Bradford instead of Liverpool, but the tribute band Beatles For Sale have got the sound of the Fab Four off to a tee. Judge for yourself tonight as they appear at Victoria Hall, in Shipley alongside special guests Hundred Dollar
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Silsden charity tops £14,000 mark
Fundraisers for L’Arche have handed over £14,000 in sponsorship. The charity, which has its UK office in Silsden, provides homes in ordinary houses for more than 100 people with learning difficulties and a similar number of assistants. It has nine communities
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Twisting Yarn set to wind up
A popular community theatre company from Bradford has revealed that its current tour is likely to be its last. Twisting Yarn, the education arm of Bradford Theatres, has faced an uncertain future since March last year when Bradford Council withdrew its
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Air your views on alcohol
Bradford residents are being encouraged to contribute to the Great Drink Debate and help shape Government policies of how alcohol is marketed, distributed and consumed. People can fill in a questionnaire about their drinking habits at GreatDrinkDebate.co.uk
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Regrets? Well I've had a few
Earlier this year Keighley and Ilkley Labour MP Ann Cryer announced her intention to retire from the House of Commons at the next General Election. Ann, who turned 69 earlier this month, has the unusual distinction with her first husband, the late Bob
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Accidental death verdict on Eccleshill pensioner
A verdict of accidental death has been recorded following the death of a 72-year-old man who broke his hip in a fall at home. An inquest at Bradford Coroner’s Court yesterday heard Michael Barry Davis, of Whitebeam Walk, Eccleshill, had been left with
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Suicide verdict on Wrose woman
A young mother hanged herself in her family home, a Bradford inquest was told yesterday. Pranee McGlynn, 23, of Oakdale Drive, Wrose, was discovered on April 26 by her husband, who had been watching television with their baby daughter. Mrs McGlynn was
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Man mugged in Thornton street
Police are hunting for muggers who robbed a man on crutches in Bradford. The incident took place on Bronte Old Road in Thornton. Two men approached the 23-year-old man, who was walking using crutches, and asked him for the time. One of the men punched
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Man killed in road crash identified
A man who died in a collision on a country road lived in Turkey and was visiting his family for Christmas, it has emerged. An inquest into the death of Leslie Roberts, 56, was opened and adjourned yesterday at Bradford Coroner’s Court.
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We honour our top athletes of 2008
Performance of the Year Bingley Harrier Alistair Brownlee went to the Olympics in Beijing as newly-crowned world under-23 triathlon champion. He attacked the Olympic triathlon, and by the final 10km run was at the head of several breakaways,
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Waste is food for thought
Christmas is the time of plenty – when cupboards and fridges are full to bursting and tables are never bare. It is perhaps not the perfect time to dwell on questions such as how much food we British throw away in an average week. Or maybe it is. Research
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Motorcyclist injured in Shipley crash
A male motorcyclist was injured in accident with a car at the junction of St Paul’s Road and Bradford Road, Shipley, shortly before 7.30am today. He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary. The extent of his
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: The following failed to notify change of vehicle keeper: Kashfa Mahmood, aged 45, of Queens Road, Bolton, £175 fine, £60 costs; Liam Thornton, aged 20, of Thornton Road, Girlington, £175 fine
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
25 years ago: A young couple slipped out for a secret Christmas wedding in true Romeo And Juliet style. Not even their parents knew. Graham Harpley, of Greengates, married Louise Cooke, of Thorpe Edge, at Bradford Register Office. 50 years
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The mystery tree
SIR – Hello there from Limbo Land, AKA Queensbury. Someone has “planted” a fir tree in the grounds of Victoria Hall. We do not know why, perhaps it’s supposed to be a Christmas tree, but there are no lights or decorations. Anyone with an answer? Pat
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Thanks for presents
SIR – On behalf of the Rotary Club of Shipley, can I take this opportunity to thank all those who assisted in supplying some 318 presents at the Christmas Tree Appeal held at the Asda store in Shipley. The quantity and quality of the presents, which
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Bonuses indefensible
SIR – I am appalled to read this week that banking and investment giants Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are handing out staggeringly high bonuses this year. How, amid the current financial crisis, can this be justifiable? The US Government helped bail
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Time to restore the city’s pride and passion
SIR – It has always been my opinion that the Westfield shopping development will be the catalyst to kick-start Bradford’s regeneration. A lot is riding on it, not least by creating thousands of jobs, acting as an anchor to attract more money and people
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A festive tale we can rejoice in
To learn that nine-year-old Ewan Barker is poised to enjoy his first Christmas without the need to take anti-cancer drugs in three years is heartening. He was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2005 and has had to take chemotherapy
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Joy to be entertained
SIR – This letter is to convey our thanks to the headmaster, staff and pupils of Bradford Academy for a wonderful Christmas meal and entertainment at the school on December 16. I am a member of Unity Club East Bowling Pensioners Club, which meets every
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Best Christmas present of all for brave Ewan
Brave Ewan Barker is celebrating his first cancer-free Christmas after three years of gruelling treatment, giving his family the perfect present. Ewan, nine, of Little Horton, Bradford, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in June 2005, aged
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Ormondroyd tips old pal to lift Leeds
Ian Ormondroyd has backed old pal Simon Grayson to handle the pressure of the Leeds hot-seat. Grayson yesterday quit Blackpool to take over at Elland Road and he faces a baptism of fire at home to League One leaders Leicester on Boxing Day. The 39-year-old
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Bulls wheel out the Barrow
The Bulls have appointed a new player performance manager. Stuart Barrow, who previously worked with Castleford Tigers, comes in at Odsal as part of a new two-man team. Current player performance manager Paul Medley is promoted to a fresh title – head
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Countdown to Christmas
Tills are jingling in Bradford as shoppers make the most of the last opening hours in the countdown to Christmas Day. About half a million shoppers have made their way to the Kirk-gate Centre, with numbers “a shade up” on last year’s footfall
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Jacko: My cancer ordeal helped heal old wounds
Peter Jackson today saluted the City fans for making him feel one of their own again after his cancer battle. The Lincoln chief admitted he was still humbled by the reaction from his old club after he was diagnosed with throat cancer earlier in the year
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100 children face Christmas in B&Bs
More than 100 children across Bradford will face Christmas in bed and breakfasts while they wait for new homes, it has been revealed. There are 125 children in temporary accommodation across the district, compared with 103 in 2004/5, according
