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Giants 24 Bulls 12
Optimism turned to disappointment as the Bulls kicked off their campaign in defeat. Despite a bright start, the Bulls never recovered from falling 16-0 down in the first half. Leroy Cudjoe took advantage of weak left-side defence to score twice and
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Police to bid for council tax rise
Police chiefs will be asked to approve a 2.5 per cent hike in the cash they receive from Bradford Council taxpayers to meet a planned £438.6 million spending target. Members of the West Yorkshire Police Authority are due to approve the budget for 2010
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Police hunt bag-snatch bid man
Police are hunting a man who tried to snatch a woman’s handbag while she was on a train stopped at Shipley station. The 40-year-old victim was on the 6.50pm Leeds to Skipton service which was stationary on platform 2 at Shipley when the man grabbed her
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Fire jobs freeze is agreed
The recruitment of full-time firefighters in West Yorkshire is being suspended due to the financial pressures facing the service. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority’s personnel and training committee yesterday approved the recruitment freeze until
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Centres get a makeover
A history walk took place today in Bradford to mark the rebranding of the district’s three tourist information centres in a bid to attract more local people. The centres have been renamed as Visitor Information Centres and a free guided walk took place
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Man charged in £500,000 probe
A Bradford man appeared in court today in connection with a fraud investigation following the theft of £500,000 from First Direct Bank. Mark Kerr, 48, was arrested on Thursday after officers in West Yorkshire Police’s Economic Crime Unit executed a search
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Warning as cow killed by lantern
A sheep farmer has highlighted the danger of Chinese lanterns to livestock and moorland. Hill farmer David Airey, of New Bridge Farm, Keighley Moor, is backing a National Farmers’ Union call for people to think twice about setting them off. The NFU
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Police investigate after body found in Bradford
An investigation has been launched after the unidentified body of a man was found in woods close to a Bradford hotel. Police have been unable to find out who the man is. His body was discovered among trees behind the Etap Hotel on Canal Road this morning
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Man is cleared of one rape charge
A 50-year-old man has been cleared of a charge of raping a teenager with a mental age of five. A jury at Bradford Crown Court today acquitted David Bentley of one of the allegations that he raped the 16-year-old at her Bradford home. The panel will
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Woman in her 70s is robbed in home
An elderly woman was left badly shaken by a robber who forced his way into her home. The victim, who is in her 70s, was opening her front door, at her house in Chapel Lane, Queensbury, when the suspect barged his way past her and went into the kitchen
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Have roses had their Valentine's day?
Have red roses at Valentine’s Day had their day? It’s an issue which seems to be dividing the district’s florists. But a Telegraph & Argus straw poll of the fairer sex has revealed that the traditional symbol of love still plays a major part in winning
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Memorial plaque will serve as warning to others, says dad
The family of an 18-year-old Bradford student killed in a 127mph horror crash on the M62 will attend a plaque-unveiling ceremony at his former school. Tanveer Iqab Ali, known to his friends as Tanny, was killed when a Volkswagen Golf being
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England captain's role over-stated
The John Terry soap opera has thrown up a load of questions. Should our top sportsmen be judged off the field as well as on it? Should the England skipper always act whiter than white? Should we be that fussed if Wayne Bridge,
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Afridi should have bitten the dust
It’s not been a terribly good week for international captains. Especially those playing away from home. Step forward Shahid Afridi, who appeared to send levels of dumbness to a new peak with his attempts to “eat” a cricket ball in Perth. Affectionately
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Whetley Vets can advance
In-form Whetley Lane Vets travel to Harrogate Vets on Sunday(1pm), knowing a win would virtually guarantee them a place in the next stage of the FA Umbro Vets competition. Manager Sean Kerry expects ex-Leeds United player Andie Ritchie and skipper Paul
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All-Alliance tie is Silsden incentive
Silsden hope to make it third-time lucky on Sunday as they host Brotherton & Byram Park in their twice-postponed third round West Riding County FA Sunday Cup tie. Victory for the Keighley team would see them host an all-Bradford Sunday Alliance Premier
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Cougars chance to measure progress
Cougars chief Barry Eaton believes Sunday’s Northern Rail Cup clash with Whitehaven will act as an important yardstick for the coming campaign. Eaton’s side opened their season with a dramatic 24-22 win against Blackpool Panthers last week.
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VIDEO: Skating hopefuls take to the ice
Skating hopefuls Hayley Tamaddon and Kieron Richardson will be hoping to wow the Dancing on Ice judges tomorrow, after a week of training at Bradford Ice Arena. Hayley, of Pudsey, and professional partner Dan Whiston were top of the
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Cleaner dishonestly claimed £10,500 in benefits
A 52-year-old cleaner dishonestly pocketed £10,500 in benefits, a Court heard today. John Hearsum, of Broad Lane, Tyersal, Bradford, pleaded guilty to five offences involving fraudulently obtaining Job Seekers' Allowance, Housing Benefit and
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Man's body found in Bradford woods
Police are investigating after a man’s body was found in woods close to a Bradford hotel today. The discovery was made by patrolling police officers behind the Etap Hotel in Canal Road. The dead man is thought to have been living rough
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Silly made-up wine names
Googling the net the other week, I discovered an amusing list of nicknames for a US supermarket’s range of budget wines. Each made me chuckle, so I thought it would be good to reproduce some here, with credit to David Stoesz writing in the
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Stabb on track to join promotion bid
Long-term casualty Chris Stabb is well on the way to recovery and looking forward to playing football before the season ends. The defender missed games early in the campaign due to an ankle injury but overcame that setback, only to twist his knee in
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Guiseley hoped for more in Hanson verdict
Guiseley are pleased the dispute over James Hanson’s fee has finally been resolved, though admit they had hoped for more compensation. An FA tribunal decided that neighbours City had to pay the non-league club a four-figure sum – thought to be around
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Local MPs to repay £10,000
Bradford’s MPs are repaying a total of almost £10,000 to the taxpayer after an audit of parliamentary expenses. The report by Sir Thomas Legg, who was called to scrutinise every MP’s expense claim under the second-home allowance in the past
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Family wait to discover fate of Private John Holdsworth
The family of a young Bradford soldier killed in the First World War are waiting to find out whether his remains have been found in a mass grave on a battlefield. Private John Holdsworth, of Queensbury, was only 16 when he died during the Battle
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Skiba leaves Farsley for full-time career in Poland
The Celts have lost first-choice keeper Piotr Skiba, who is returning to his native Poland to take up a contract with a club in their Third Division. Boss Neil Parsley said: “I have thanked him for his time with our club and I’m sure that many
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Excitement is brewing nicely!
Real-ale fans are getting ready for the third Ilkley Beer Festival as the barrels roll in to the Kings Hall and Winter Garden ready for today and tomorrow’s fundraising event. Tickets have sold out for the festival, organised by Ilkley and District Round
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Eight in court over Keighley disturbances
Eight men appeared before magistrates in relation to disturbances in Keighley last year. Magistrates at the court in Bingley yesterday committed the men to appear at Bradford Crown Court later this month. The charges relate to incidents in the Belgrave
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Pupils help in road sfaety bid
Youngsters at Lidget Green Primary school were out in force yesterday, helping make Bradford’s roads safer. The pupils handed out road safety leaflets they designed to motorists caught speeding in Cemetery Road. Their efforts were part of a day of action
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New secretary with grounds for hope
One of Brian Bell’s first duties as the Eagles’ new matchday secretary was to announce a sponsor for the naming rights of Plumpton Park. He said: “We have received, for what is a club of this size, a very substantial sponsorship from Small & Butler Accountants
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Friday, February 5, 2010
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Ajaid Hussain, of Amberley Street, Bradford Moor; keeping an unlicensed vehicle on a public road, £175 fine, £31.67 vehicle excise back duty, £60 costs. T M Iqbal, t/a S S Motortech, of Heaton
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Elderly woman hurt in robbery at her home
An elderly woman was left with a bruised hand after a man forced his way into her home and stole money and jewellery after making threats last night. Police are appealing for witnesses to the robbery which took place at about 8pm yesterday at the home
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Friday, February 5, 2010
From the T&A... 25 years ago: A controversial plan to use Thornton View Hospital as a private old people’s home was revived by Bradford businessman Alan Walshaw. 50 years ago: A funding crisis threatened the future of youth work in Bradford as the West
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Both sides deserve a fairer deal
If anyone was expecting that the list telling 390 MPs to repay around £1.1 million in expenses would draw a line under this issue, they were sadly mistaken. Some MPs are already questioning how well Sir Thomas Legg carried out his audit – and it is true
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Our just deserts
SIR – D S Boyes (Letters, February 2) suggests time for a change. A change to what? Labour or Tory under the first-past-the-post structure? The Lib-Dems have too long ago given up on proportional representation so it can either be Conservative or continuation
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No place for slyness
SIR – Last week, various political commentators used the terms smooth operator; accomplished politician; smooth-talking; choosing their words carefully; legal expertise, and even “sly old foxes”. These phrases were attributed to Jack Straw and Tony Blair
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Time to focus minds
SIR – You report the agreement of members of both Chelsea and Yorkshire building societies to merge. I am a member of YBS (pictured), but not Chelsea, so I attended the YBS EGM. Before anyone gets carried away with “overwhelming” as a description of
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Jean comes up with the winning recipe
When it comes to edible art, Jean Boyle takes the biscuit. And those biscuits come in all shapes and sizes, from a rugby ball to a polka dot bikini, a pint of beer to a little black dress. Working from home in Clayton Heights, Jean has combined her
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We’re so giving!
SIR – Despite the recession, donations to last year’s Poppy Appeal in Bradford were up 23 per cent from £130,00 to £160,000 (T&A, January 27), yet only two weeks earlier Investic Private Bank claimed that figures showed Yorkshire folk are the least generous
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Let the HQ cash go to those who paid for it
SIR – Re the former Bradford & Bingley HQ in Main Street, Bingley. From recent articles in the T&A it appears many people favour demolition. I cannot argue with that, but who will then benefit from the sale and subsequent demolition? May I suggest that
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Bank on track for growth all round
Santander bumped up pre-tax profits by 30 per cent and captured more of the UK banking market after seeing a rise in new bank accounts and mortgage lending last year. The Spanish-owned bank which absorbed Bradford & Bingley’s savings and branches arm
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Get ready for a night of laughter
Prepare to have your funny bones well and truly tickled – the Chuckle Brothers are coming to town. Having completed the 21st series of their hit BBCTV show ChuckleVision, Barry and Paul Chuckle have decided to get out on the road and meet their
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Youths set for Trust role
A team of Keighley teenagers will tonight begin their duties as the UK’s first south-east Asian young ambassadors for the Prince’s Trust. They are Kuttub Ullah, 18, Raju Ali, 18, Shaminur Rhaman Shamim, 16, Mohammed Hussain Allah, 16, and Noor Uddin,
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Police set to target road crime
Volunteer police officers in Bradford will be using an upgraded camera system this weekend in a bid to cut down on road casualties. Special Constables in the district will be running an operation, aimed at those who commit traffic offences, as
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'Disease must be our top priority'
Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia present the greatest medical challenge of the 21st century, warns a major report. A staggering 820,000 people – more than the population of Leeds – are affected by dementia, costing the UK economy
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Woman and child trapped in house blaze
A woman and a five year old boy were trapped upstairs in their home while their front door was on fire in the early hours of this morning. Firefighters said a man in the house at Town Lane, Thackley, managed to put the fire out using kettles
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A novel idea for Umilinda
A Bradford writer is celebrating literary success – at the age of 13. Umilinda Pereira is already planning a series of follow-ups to his debut novel, One Way Ticket To Your Doom, published this month. The adventure story, aimed at teenagers, follows
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Police swoop nets three in bank raid hunt
Two armed-robbery suspects were last night being quizzed by Bradford detectives after they were arrested in a swoop involving firearms officers. Police raids took place early yesterday at addresses in the Tong Street and Laisterdyke areas of Bradford
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Make some noise against Bury, urges McCall
Stuart McCall believes the fans have a part to play in roaring City towards their first home win since October tomorrow. The Bantams were bowled over by the away support they got in last week’s much-needed comeback victory at Torquay. And McCall
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Train service levels on track
Eight out of ten passengers are satisfied with the overall service provided by Northern Rail, the biggest train operator in Bradford, it has been revealed. But Passenger Focus, an independent consumer watchdog, surveyed 1,075 Northern Rail passengers
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Nothing flash for starters, says Orford
Matt Orford insists no-frills football will be central to the Bulls’ plans for a flying start. ‘Discipline’ and ‘completion’ are the buzz words ahead of tonight’s Super League opener at Huddersfield (8pm). Aware of the pressing need
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Naylor: Cup defeat a blessing
Leeds United captain Richard Naylor admits the FA Cup fourth round replay defeat against Tottenham in midweek may be good for the club. After the high profile FA Cup run, Leeds return to earth with a trip to unfashionable Hartlepool tomorrow
