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Account plea to charities
More than one in five Bradford charities fail to submit their accounts on time. Independent regulator the Charity Commission is urging organisations to send their accounts and annual returns on time this year to avoid seeing their reputations damaged
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‘Get in shape for Keighley run - with chips'
Technology is at the forefront in this year’s third annual BigK 10K charity race in Keighley. The runners are being offered the chance to fit a microchip tag to their trainers to clock their times. Organisers are expecting even more
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280,000 take the plunge in Bradford's pools!
More than 280,000 people have taken advantage of free swimming sessions in Bradford since they were introduced in April. The latest figures show that 218,493 under-16s have taken the plunge in the first nine months of the two-year programme
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Anger over bid to convert Menston Hall
Angry residents fear a controversial scheme to redevelop Menston Hall has been rushed through “under the radar”. Planners are to decide on Thursday on whether or not to approve a part conversion, part new-build scheme that would create 30 mostly
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Web lessons spell success for pupils
A company is helping to combat falling literacy levels with an innovative online service that has gone trans-Atlantic. Nearly 350 schools in the UK have signed up to SpellAnywhere, an online programme which allows children to practice their
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McCall's reign is over
Stuart McCall's 133-game reign as City boss is over. McCall will officially step down on Monday when he meets joint-chairman Julian Rhodes. But the Bantams legend has made it clear that his mind is made up. Speaking after today's 1-0 home loss to Bury
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Stuart McCall's reign as City boss was in doubt after another home defeat this afternoon. McCall deliberately went to every stand at the final whistle to applaud the supporters. It looked very much a gesture of farewell. Andy Morrell's
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New Muslim Scout group launched
The first Muslim Scout group has been set up in Bradford to be based in one of the city’s mosques. More than 50 youngsters attended an open day in Manningham today to sign up as members of the new group. The Scouts will meet in the upstairs
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City team news
James Hanson made a surprise return to the frontline after recovering from his back injury. City's top scorer partnered Michael Boulding up front while last week's hero Gareth Evans moved to right midfield. Chris Brandon dropped to the bench. Scott
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Going the extra mile for charity
People in Bradford are being urged to go the extra mile by running or walking for the Sport Relief charity next month. After the success of the 2008 event, another Sport Relief Mile is being held in Lister Park in Bradford this year. It is being organised
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Neighbours begin a new land battle
Residents who spent thousands of pounds on a planning battle to get rid of a haulage yard opposite their cottages face a new fight against a bid to build on the greenfield site. Bradford Council has received a planning application to put an agricultural
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Study reveals HIV needs in district
A revolution in the treatment of HIV in the last ten years means a positive diagnosis is no longer a death sentence. This was one of the key messages at the unveiling yesterday of the first in-depth study of HIV and AIDS across the Bradford district.
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Saturday, February 6, 2010
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Damian Gozdziejewski, aged 30, of Manchester Road, Marshfields; theft, £110 fine, £100 costs; committing offence during period of conditional discharge, £110 fine. Sylvia Janes, aged 48, of
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MPs fear for pubs if smoking ban extended
Extending the smoking ban to beer gardens could be the final nail in the coffin for struggling pubs, MPs say. Shipley MP Philip Davies and Leeds North West MP Greg Mulholland fear Government proposals to extend the ban to areas outside pubs including
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Roses are red, but are they right gift for you?
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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VIDEO: Family rescued from Holme Wood fire
A mother and two children were rescued after a house blaze in Holme Wood, Bradford, today. The fire happened in Heysham Drive just before 3am. Firefighters from Bradford and Odsal attended. The cause is believed to be suspicious
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Saturday, February 6, 2010
25 years ago: Pupils in West Yorkshire schools, including those in Bradford, faced being sent home early as the biggest teachers’ union, the NUT, started industrial action for an across-the-board £1,200 pay rise. 50 years ago: More frequent
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Bulls set back by slow start
Steve McNamara admits early errors cost the Bulls dear as they kicked off the new season with a disappointing 24-12 defeat at Huddersfield Giants. After an encouraging opening spell, Bradford barely gave themselves a chance, dropped ball and needless
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Arson attack traps mum and son in blazing home
Police are hunting arsonists who trapped a mother and her young son in a burning home. Hayley Abbott had been asleep upstairs with five-year-old Henry when she was woken by smoke at the house in Blenheim Place, Thackley, Bradford. The
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Glennon tips City to fight way up table
New recruit Matt Glennon has seen enough to convince himself that City have the stomach for a battle. The former Huddersfield keeper claimed his first win in three appearances at Torquay last week. For the Bantams, the barren streak had stretched back
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Errors prove costly as Bulls lose opener
Huddersfield 24, Bulls 12 Pre-season promise failed to translate into actual results as the Bulls made a stuttering start to Super League XV. All the encouragement taken from an off-season shake-up and four positive trial games was lost
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Public are invited into health unit
Bingley’s new £13 million health centre was throwing open its doors to the public today. Doctors in the Bingley Medical Practice and Springfield Surgery are now based at the canalside centre in Kingsway. Dr Simon Gazeley, of Springfield Surgery, said
