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New artists in the picture
A new art gallery has opened in Silsden’s Kirkgate. The Projecto Gallery originally started out in 2004 as a web design business by Paula Baker-Parkin. The object of the gallery is to sell contemporary photography not exhibited before in the UK. Most
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‘Broke pensioners carry on working'
Almost a third of pensioners vow to carry on working past retirement to supplement their pensions, according to new research. Today marks the 100th anniversary of the state pension, which is now a source of income for nearly 70,000 elderly
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Homeless urged to call shelter helpline
A new initiative to provide shelter and support for those who find themselves sleeping on the streets in winter could be the beginning of the end for rough sleeping in Bradford. A helpline has been set up that people sleeping rough can call to be given
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'Back from on top of the world'
Businessman Emon Choudhary has just got back from an Everest expedition that left him feeling “on top of the world”. And he’s got more than £5,000 of sponsorship to show for it to give to charity. The 24-year-old, of Frizinghall, climbed
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'Let's do our best for each other in 2009'
City leaders are urging Bradfordians to pull together and stand united to overcome the uncertainties of the new year. Regeneration, job security and the sporting aspirations of the city’s teams are just some of the things likely to be in our
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City must build a fortress at home
City’s promotion dreams will live or die on their home form. Stuart McCall’s side enter 2009 in third place – the last automatic spot in League Two – and the key to staying there 23 games will be how they perform against their rivals at Valley Parade
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Dude is keeping his paws crossed
Dude the dog is hoping Bradford might prove third time lucky for him. The two-year-old crossbreed has spent most of his life in RSPCA homes, starting off in Cardiff. In the summer, staff at Bradford’s Mount Street home did a dog-swap and Dude was part
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Wedding is transport of delight for Chris Greaves
Bus bells gave way to wedding bells as a Bradford transport chief tied the knot. Councillor Chris Greaves, chairman of Metro, the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority, is on the road to happiness after his big day ran to schedule. For the next
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Party time for the band
A symphonic youth band has invited its former members to a party to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Bingley-based Hot Aire will be celebrating the anniversary with a party in January and has appealed to the musicians who have come up through
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Icons get stamp of approval
The Royal Mail is set to launch a new set of stamps for 2009 featuring British design classics ranging from the mini skirt to the Mini car. A different set of ten stamps will be published every month and will include a red telephone box, Concorde
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Call for medicines to be sugar-free
Pharmacists and oral health staff are teaming up to encourage the use of sugar-free medicines in a bid to improve dental health in the district. A campaign is taking place throughout January aimed at increasing the number of sugar-free prescriptions
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Defence set to be Grayson's priority
Simon Grayson is busy lining up targets for the January transfer window as he addresses a need for freshness and competition for places at Leeds. The new United boss has made a strong start to his Elland Road career and will be expected to maintain his
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Wordsmiths strike a prose
Judging by the news, some people are expecting the end of civilisation as we know it next year. But at Hebden Bridge Trades Club they are preparing for a busy and varied January and February, with 28 acts booked to appear at the Holme Street venue.
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Deacey reminded of ups and downs
After two straight victories since taking over first-team affairs at Avenue, John Deacey will be looking to extend his 100 per cent record in his first match in charge at Horsfall Stadium tomorrow. Bad weather denied Deacey a home start to his tenure
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Time for Guiseley's luck to change
There were signs of recovery despite the defeat at home to great rivals Avenue on Boxing Day, and Guiseley will look to get January off to the best possible start as they visit Horsfall Stadium tomorrow. Guiseley went into the reverse fixture on the
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Celts bidding for swift revenge
December was a good month for Farsley Celtic but it ended with a narrow defeat at their nearest Blue Square North neighbours, so they will aim to reverse that result at home to Harrogate Town tomorrow. Celts boss Neil Parsley was happy with the effort
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Trials ace Butterfield dies aged 63
Menston’s Stuart Butterfield, who won the British Trial and Rally Drivers’ Association Gold Star Trophy for sporting car trials three times, has died aged 63. Butterfield was a self-employed vehicle bodywork specialist, operating from a farm workshop
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Sutcliffe's grounds for contentment
Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe has led the support for a national awards scheme launched by the Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG). The annual ‘Oscars’ recognise the important contribution across a multitude of disciplines and technologies by groundscare
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Cash injection for Brods
Yorkshire Division One leaders Old Brodleians have received a £4,619 grant for replacement floodlights from the Rugby Football Foundation.
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Poles helping Highdale at the double
The two Highdale teams in Bradford Table Tennis League Division One have visions of league and cup success this season, and the club have added a continental touch to boost their chances. Phil Mann, who plays for the A team, has business interests in
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Uncommon York victory for Victoria
Junior international Victoria Stevens gave herself an early Christmas present by defeating all-comers to win the 5.5km green orienteering course in 41min 24sec at Strensall Common, near York. Fellow Airienteer Lee Beavers came seventh in
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Culliford pleased with progress
Bradford Dragons chairman Stuart Culliford has given an optimistic half-term report on their progress in English Basketball League Division Three (North). He said after their 83-62 victory over Black Country University of Wolverhampton that put the Dragons
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Cricket Club ace springs surprise
Right on Cue There has been an early upset in the BRADFORD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIPS, with Bradford No 2 player Gareth Green being knocked out of the singles 4-2 by Undercliffe Cricket Club’s Anthony Herdsman. This is a fantastic result for Herdsman against
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Fuel switch is a missed opportunity
There’s an advert on a lamp-post half-way up White Abbey Road offering fuel at half the price of petrol. It’s LPG – liquid petroleum gas or auto gas. It has much to recommend it apart from the price, and even though it’s made from natural gas, it still
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Five charged in connection with lead thefts
Five men are due to appear in court on Friday in connection with the large-scale theft of metal from the former High Royds Hospital site at Menston. A 39-year-old from Yeadon and a 32-year-old from Burley-in-Wharfedale have been charged with theft. A
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Elisabeth wants to focus on photography
Photographs of Ilkley, Harrogate and Avebury in Wiltshire – the location of Stonehenge – are currently on show at Shipley’s 1920s- themed Interlude Café. That’s the place in Westgate with the Charlie Chaplin figure outside and home-made cakes inside.
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
25 years ago: An international romance is jetting newly-wed Elaine Senior off to a New Year and a new life. The Bradford receptionist is preparing to leave Britain to live in the Australian outback with the man she’s known for just three weeks
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That sinking feeling
SIR – We must be suspicious of PM Gordon Brown’s latest announcement about the spirit of the ‘Blitz’ or ‘Dunkirk’ being needed to get us through the present economic downturn, as it’s a bit rich coming from the former Chancellor whose flawed economic
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More than fair share
SIR – The chief executive of waste and resources action programme, Dr Liz Goodwin, claims that the amount of recyclables going to landfill is an insignificant two per cent. This is the figure for our country’s contribution to the total of the world’s
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An eco-friendly Christmas clear-up
The average family will create more than 30 per cent more waste during the festive season than a normal week. Across the country, up to one billion cards and 83 square kilometres of wrapping paper will be discarded – much of it needlessly.
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Financial rumble that turned into a roar
January New Year opens with five murders across the country and, abroad, more than 80 people murdered in Kenya and Baghdad. Giant British company Imperial Chemical Industries sold for £8bn to Dutch company Azko Nobel. International
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Service worth saving
SIR – If the aim of the increase in postal rates is to save the jobs of our posties, then I, for one, am all for it, but not if it is to make Royal Mail more lucrative for foreign competitors to get their hands on. Since its inception in the early 19th
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The centre that has shown me a whole new world
SIR – Thank you for an excellent article (Eye group has 20/20 grade, T&A, December 11). In October 2004 I was registered deaf and blind on the same day. I knew, because of the disorder I have, I would loose my sight and hearing, but was hoping it would
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Fare gesture should be applauded
More of us may well be watching the pennies and planning to stay in on New Year’s Eve than in previous years. But it is unlikely that the credit crunch and general financial gloom will put a stop to people wanting to see out the old and welcome in the
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Those we said farewell to in 2008
January George MacDonald Fraser, 82, former journalist and author of the Flashman series of historical adventure novels. George Moore, 84, former top Australian jockey. Philip Agee, 72, former CIA agent turned defector who betrayed
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Menzies gives Bradford big thumbs up
Bulls star Steve Menzies has been singing Bradford’s praises while back in Australia. The stellar signing returned home for the festive period having spent his first seven weeks in pre-season training with the club. After previously
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Gold quest that dominated Andy's life
This is the year that Andy Hodge will never forget. Amid many other gold-winning rowing exploits since 2003, this was the year that he won Olympic gold, aged 29, and was today awarded an MBE in the New Year honours. Born in Buckinghamshire, his family
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McCall bids to tie down loan signings
Stuart McCall is pushing to keep loan stars Nicky Law and Steve Jones for the rest of City’s promotion campaign. Dean Furman and TJ Moncur are also hoping for a longer chance as McCall fine tunes his squad for the January transfer window.
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Baildon: construction of porch to front of property, 50 Bank Crest. Baildon: front former window plus rear velux windows, 3 Rocklands Avenue. Barkerend: construction of front
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Taxi drivers give revellers New Year fares filip
Bradford taxi drivers have agreed to scrap extra charges tonight and tomorrow to help credit crunch-hit revellers. But, passengers will be expected to pay up front following reports of fare-dodging over the Christmas period. Cabbies are entitled to
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Bradford College principal Michele Sutton leads New Year honours
The great and the good in the Bradford district have been praised for their work in the Queen’s New Year Honours list, revealed today. Michele Sutton, principal of Bradford College, is to get an OBE for services to further education and to community
