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Former Bradford Bull Lesley Vainikolo due in court over assault
England and former Bradford Bulls rugby league star Lesley Vainikolo is due to appear in court on Friday charged with causing grievous bodily harm following an alleged early-morning street brawl. Vainikolo, 29, nicknamed ‘The Volcano’, was arrested
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Win is just the tonic for Schofield
Silsden 2, Nelson 1 The Cobbydalers got back to winning ways today in the Vodkat League Premier Division with a deserved victory in a Roses derby against their nearest neighbours in the league. Silsden bounced back from defeat at basement
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Celts seeking swift revenge
Harrogate Town 1, Farsley Celtic 0 Missed opportunities and a frustrating catalogue of nearlys and almosts contrived to leave Farsley Celtic on the end of a Blue Square North defeat by the most minute of margins at Harrogate Town today. The only positive
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Patterson injury takes derby gloss off for Avenue
Guiseley 1, Bradford Park Avenue 3 Mark Bett finished off his former club with a penalty deep into stoppage time as Avenue banked a hard earned three points from an entertaining UniBond League Premier Division Boxing Day clash. Avenue’s short journey
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City firing blanks again
Lincoln 0, City 0 Goalless draws are like buses. You go ages without seeing one – in City’s case 12 months – and then two come along in the same week. But today’s game at Sincil Bank was chalk and cheese compared with the pea-shelling exercise against
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Snodgrass drops new boss large hint
Leeds United 1, Leicester City 1 Robert Snodgrass dropped a huge hint to Simon Grayson by scoring the injury-time goal that salvaged a point for his new boss in Coca-Cola League One today. The Scot forced home a Jonny Howson chipped cross to wipe
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Mojo is key to keeping spirits up
A cold wind rattles the ill-fitting windows of the T&A offices, where a single, lonely light shines upon the rather cluttered workstation of David Barnett. He blows into his hands, bound in ratty fingerless gloves, to warm them, then continues
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Police target night burglars
An operation to target criminals who strike at night has started in the Bradford area. Four police divisions, Bradford South, Airedale and North Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees, are working together to stop and arrest those travelling at night to
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Lifting ‘is biggest cause of injuries’
More West Yorkshire firefighters are injured through lifting and carrying than any other cause, the Telegraph & Argus can reveal. And the numbers hurt playing sport or keeping fit outstrips injuries suffered through fire, heat or smoke. In 2007/8, 59
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Binning proves a downer for Otley
Otley 10, Leeds Carnegie 66 The importance of keeping 14 players on the field was amply demonstrated today when National League One leaders Leeds Carnegie ran in ten tries to defeat Otley. For 20 minutes, the relegation-threatened hosts had the better
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Brods bounce back to draw derby
Old Brodleians 22, Cleckheaton 22 A last-minute try by blindside flanker-turned centre Danny Vento, which was converted by former Cleckheaton player Ollie Akroyd, earned Old Brodleians a draw in their annual Fred Scott Trophy match today. However,
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Cougars parade two new signings
Keighley Cougars are giving two of their new signings a run-out in Sunday's cross-code rugby challenge at Wagon Lane. Former Cougars junior winger Daley Williams, who has arrived from Salford City Reds, and loose forward Carl Hughes, a capture from Featherstone
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LINCOLN 0 CITY 0
City fought out a second successive goalless draw in an entertaining clash at Sincil Bank. City twice felt they could have had a penalty in the first half. But Lincoln had the best early chances with Michael Boulding heading clear from in front of the
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City half-time score
LINCOLN 0 CITY 0 HT
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Tribute paid on anniversary of Benazir Bhutto's death
Members of Bradford’s Pakistani community will tomorrow mark the first anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. About 50 people are expected to gather at the home of Asif Naseem Rothor, president of the Bradford Pakistan
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Untold story of a hero sailor
A Bradford historian has completed his painstaking research into an unsung war hero whose details were found in a skip in late 2000. Andrew Bolt, of Allerton, started piecing together the life of Bradford sailor Reginald Weeks after the discovery of
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Shoppers hunt for Boxing Day bargains
There was no shortage of Boxing Day bargain hunters in Bradford city centre as shoppers flocked to seek out the best of the sales today. At the end of a difficult year’s trading on the high street, huge discounts lured people away from the television
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Six of the best!
Oh, what a year! It certainly started better than it finished for the motor industry, but it has seen the launch of some stunning new cars. The fact that several of these cars of the year are small, economical, city cars is perhaps indicative of
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Only way is up for Stu
For those who have followed Stuart McCall’s career from 1982, when he made his debut for Bradford City at the age of 18, it is sometimes hard to believe that the 44-year-old, twice-married man is now manager of the team. It took him 969
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£10m new ward ready for launch
A £10 million ward block at Bradford Royal Infirmary is due to accept its first patients next week as the hospital continues to battle against exceptional winter pressures. Staff had the chance to look around the three-storey block, which houses two
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Friday, December 26, 2008
25 years ago: Angry residents and businesses are fighting a major traffic plan proposed by West Yorkshire County Council for the Bolton area of Bradford. 50 years ago: More than 300 presents were brought by Father Christmas when he paid a visit
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Mix-and-match joys
SIR – As we move rapidly towards January which celebrated the good Roman deity which looks both forwards and back, I’m struck by the end of such British institutions as Woolies and the writings of Mike Priestley, both of which will be sorely missed.
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Fanciful views
SIR – In his letter of October 19, Brian Holmans believes that I was a bit too hasty in swallowing the ‘Conservative line’ regarding the Damian Green affair, and if I’d waited a few more days, it was apparent that the matter had suddenly vanished from
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Church's prayers are answered
Despairing worshippers, who had a direct view of the heavens after vandals ripped two holes in their church roof, have had their prayers answered. Members of Bankfoot National Spiritualist Church in Bradford were left reeling in shock and facing a hefty
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Show proved a real stunner!
SIR – Congratulations to the New Community Arts Academy on their excellent production of Cinderella at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire. After having been formed little over a year, and having already staged other productions, it is a remarkable achievement
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Building society takeover approved
Yorkshire Building Society’s takeover of Barnsley Building Society has been officially approved by the Financial Services Authority. The transfer of engagements has been confirmed and the deal will be complete on New Year’s Eve. Bradford-based YBS
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Scandal in high society
She was a spirited young ‘It girl’ whose life was a whirl of wild nights out and reckless love affairs. He was a handsome baronet with a cast-iron reputation. On the surface their marriage was perfect, in a glossy magazine spread kind of way, but it
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Man on beat is lifesaver
Budding bobby Chris Rowe saved two vulnerable people only days after putting on the uniform. The 24-year-old trained as a Police Community Support Officer to prepare him for a future as a full-time policeman. And a week after going on the beat, the
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Testing time for Donaldson
Rookie Bull James Donaldson is feeling the benefits of his first-ever pre-season – now he just wants to pass his driving test! The young loose forward is beginning to put on some bulk as he transforms from raw schoolboy into potential Super
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Conlon Imp-atient for success
Barry Conlon wants to end an 11-year wait by winning his first promotion with City. Conlon aims to celebrate his new short-term contract with three points at Lincoln this afternoon. And he has his sights set on a bigger prize at the end of the season
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'We're out to net the loan sharks'
Hard-up householders were today urged not to turn to loan sharks for cash in the post- Christmas crunch. Illegal money-lenders are now being hunted by specialist teams working for Bradford Council and West Yorkshire Trading Standards.
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Kennedy steps out for award
A young performer has received an award in memory of Aimee Wellock, who died from a heart condition. Kennedy Dean, 13, of Thackley was presented with the Aimee Wellock Award for Dedication and Commitment to Dance, set up in memory of the late Allerton
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Friday, December 26, 2008
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Vaidotas Deiceris, aged 20, of Marsh Street, Bowling; driving without insurance, £150 fine, £55 costs, licence endorsed. Sarah Hardaker, of Breighton Adown, Wibsey; parking on a hackney carriage
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Anguished mum's traffic police plea
A mother whose son was killed by a drink-driver is calling for more traffic police after it was revealed drunken young motorists believe there is no chance they’ll get caught. Carole Whittingham, who started campaigning 15 years ago after her 27-year-old
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Travel firm extends safeguard
Travel firm Thomas Cook, whose key operations centre is in Bradford, today announced an initiative to protect customers’ money should a holiday company fail – whether or not it is covered by the travel industry’s scheme. The company believes that consumers
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Zavvi store remains open
The Bradford branch of entertainment retailer Zavvi was due to open today, as efforts to sell the chain as a going concern continue. Zavvi, the former Virgin Megastore chain, collapsed into administration on Christmas Eve after it was crippled by the
