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Moscow circus is a real thrilling high-flier
Moscow State Circus The Alhambra Breathtaking balancing acts and acrobats swinging on silks were among the attractions at The Alhambra last night when The Moscow State Circus Legenda show came to town. The award winning spectacle, inspired
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Uplifting win for Brighouse
Brighouse Town moved to within six points of the summit in Northern Counties East League Division One with a superb victory over leaders Leeds Carnegie. Town, boosted by two new signings last week, won the Leeds/Bradford derby clash 3-1.
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It's raining goals for Thackley
Thackley 5 Dinnington Town 1 Thackley followed up their seven-goal rout of basement outfit Brodsworth with a nap hand over Dinnington as they banked another three-point maximum in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division. The home
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Students focus on internet dangers
Bradford school pupils have teamed up with professional film-makers to produce a warning to the next generation of internet users. Yesterday was national Safer Internet Day and pupils at Carlton Bolling College, in Undercliffe, came up with
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Leeds players punched, claims Grayson
Leeds manager Simon Grayson is to make an official complaint after claiming three of his players were punched during a pitch invasion at Carlisle tonight. Leeds lost a penalty shoot-out as Carlisle won the right to meet Southampton in the Johnstone
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Leeds suffer shoot-out heartbreak
Carlisle 2 Leeds 3 4-4 on aggregate, Carlisle win 6-5 on penalties There will be no Wembley trip for Leeds this year unless they are dragged into the dreaded end-of-season play-offs. Just six days after losing to Spurs in
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Cash boost for the district schools
Pupils who are struggling to reach GCSE standard will be given more personalised teaching following a Government cash injection. Education chiefs at Bradford Council will be given £246,000 as part of a £20m investment in Foundation Learning
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Firm hopes accreditation will protect prospects
A small Bradford security company has invested in gaining a national quality accreditation to safeguard its future in a tough climate. Knightwatch Security Services, based in the Carlisle Business Centre, Manningham, has obtained accreditation from the
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Catherine gets backing
A local accountancy firm is sponsoring a mountaineering challenge in memory of a former managing partner. Clough & Company, which has offices in Keighley and Cleckheaton, is the main sponsor of Bradford-born Catherine Berry who is trekking to the base
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Arsonists blamed for half of big fires in Bradford
Arson attacks were responsible for more than half of Bradford’s major fires last year. In 2009, the district’s firefighters tackled 1,200 blazes of which 672 were believed to have been started deliberately. The figures are based on records
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Keighley museum’s friendly cash plea
Park lovers are wanted to help play a leading role in bidding for lottery cash to spruce up the grounds of a Victorian mansion. A “friends of” group is to be started to kickstart the project to make major improvements to Cliffe Castle park
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Novel by gran, 73, hits the shelves
A grandmother who started writing romantic fiction when she retired has had her first novel published, at the age of 73. Shirley Heaton, of Baildon, describes her romantic suspense, Relative Strangers, as a “story of sexual attraction and
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Yacht a great way to see the world!
A teenager from Bradford is set to embark on the journey of a lifetime when he joins a leg of a round-the-world yacht race at the end of the month. Nathan Brown, 18, will fly to China, where he will board the Hull and Humber clipper as it races
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‘Drug dealers face long prison terms’
Detectives have warned ‘Mr Big’ drug barons they face long jail sentences after three Brighouse men were imprisoned for a total of 18 years today. Lee Williams, 41, of Well Green, Hove Edge, David Guy, 49, of Thornhill Bridge Lane, and Trevor
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Alternative to hotel is key idea for mill
Providing an alternative to hotels for business travellers is paying off for the property firm behind an award-winning mill conversion. Demand for the luxury apartments from professionals and international business visitors has proved so strong that
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Junior football results
Craven, Aire & Wharfe Junior League – Under-11A: Long Lee 4, Horsforth Earthquakes 1; Menston 3, Guiseley 2; Shipley Lions 6, Albion 2; Skipton LMS 0, Thackley Warriors 4. B: Oakworth 10, Guiseley 0; Shipley Tigers 2, Bingley 4; Wilsden 2,
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Khan has consolation of best goal in Wyke's defeat
Wyke Wanderers A Under-Eights paid for two periods of sloppy defence in going down 4-2 at home to Brighouse B in the Huddersfield RCD Junior League. But Wanderers had the consolation of the best goal, Owen Khan beating three opponents before firing into
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Scorpions are stung on break at Pudsey
Illness and breakaway goals contibuted to Bradford United Scorpions under-eights’ 6-3 defeat at Pudsey A in the Keybury League. United started well, only to go 2-0 down, but got back in the game with a great solo run from Daniel Webster. He burst into
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Own goal scuppers Silsden's chances
Silsden Reds’ under-15 match against Bingley Juniors in the Craven, Aire & Wharfe Junior League was understandably tense as both teams were level in mid-table of the B Division. For the first 20 minutes, the contest was end to end, with keepers and defenders
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Boost for disabled football in Bradford
Disability football in Bradford will receive a huge lift in the next three years following funding from Every Player Counts, a project of the Football League Trust supported by the New Football Pools and a unique partnership between the West Riding
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Teenager kept ammunition by bed
A teenage waiter caught in illegal possession of bullets was “a decent young man who made a mistake,” a judge said today. Mohammed Mir, 19, was found to have three American Winchester bulleted cartridges when police searched his home.
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Return ticket for Railway Children
An updated copy of a movie that has won iconic status is to be unveiled to mark the 40th year since it was shot. The original footage of The Railway Children, filmed along the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway in 1970 and starring Jenny Agutter
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Blow for green belt grammar school plans
Plans to build a £30 million super-school for Ilkley on a green-field site have suffered a setback. The town’s parish council plans committee narrowly voted to reject outline planning permission for a new grammar school in Ben Rhydding, believing
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In search of the Preston family
Tracey Preston Cook e-mails: I am writing to you from Cape Town, South Africa and I have recently been doing some family research into my family name of Preston. I have found out that Ben Preston, a famous poet in the 1800’s is in fact my,
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Pete's searching for old scooter mates
Pete Davies e-mails: Way back in 1967 the Cotmanhay Capricorns SC met at the Jolly Colliers Inn on Cotmanhay Road in Ilkeston. I'm keen to trace ex-members of the club and would like to hear about their scootering exploits. Are there
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
25 years ago: Health watchdogs called for action on Bradford’s poor record on Health Service abortions. 50 years ago: March 3 was the date set for a deputation from the Joint Airport Committee to go to London and discuss the chances of a grant for Leeds-Bradford
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Feasibility study for identity cards
The Bradford Mutual Sunday School League are unlikely to bring in player identity cards in time for the 2010 season. Mayfield Cricket Club chairman Mick Rhodes is doing a feasibility study on behalf of the league and will report back to them at either
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To Hell and back with Lampkin
Dougie Lampkin reinforced his legend status in the world of off-road motorcycling by stealing a late and heroic victory at the famous Hell’s Gate Extreme Enduro event in Italy. The veteran Silsden trials rider overcame a painful and restrictive ankle
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Ilkley patients group trying to reach out
A group spearheading patient power in local healthcare services is trying to reach out to more people and organisations in a bid to get more of the community involved. The Illkey Moor Medical Practice’s Patient Council is working to forge links with
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Lidget Green: installation of advertisement signage, Zains Superstore, 226 Legrams Lane. Manningham: construction of dormers to front and rear, 285 Rock Terrace, Midland Road
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Search for shipmates of Prince Charles
Calling all former crew members of HMS Bronington from 1976. They are hoping to have a reunion of all who were on board at the same time as Prince Charles. The date and venue is to be finalised but it will be this summer, in London or Gloucester. Contact
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Man broke 8-week-old baby’s arm
A 20-year-old man is to be sentenced at Bradford Crown Court for breaking a two-month-old baby’s arm. The man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the child, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm. His plea of not guilty to the more
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Hepatitis sufferer died of rare reaction
A stabilised schizophrenic who wanted drug treatment for his hepatitis C knew there were risks from it, an inquest has heard. Kersy Esteven, who was born as Wayne Barker but changed his name, died after a reaction to his treatment that was so rare only
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Ajaz Ahmed, aged 40, of Dewfield Close, Bierley; assault, 24 months’ community order. Tanveer Ahmed, aged 36, of Greaves Street, Little Horton; assault, 12 months’ community order, 12 months
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Second place for Moses in National
Keighley ace Tom Moses had to settle for second spot as he defended his National Cyclo-Cross Championship title in Birmingham. The 21-year-old from Oakworth was beaten in a dramatic junior race by Great Britain team-mate and rival Luke Gray, the pair
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Pupils face up to inspiring artwork
The faces of primary school staff and children have been incorporated into a wallhanging designed by parent and textile artist Christine Hughes. Made by parents and parishioners, the work at St Winefride’s Catholic Primary School, Wibsey, took two years
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Harding best of British
Billy Harding was crowned British champion when he won the under-14 category at the National Cyclo-Cross Championships in Birmingham. The Paul Milnes RT-Bradford Olympic rider showed great tactical maturity as he and two other competitors pulled away
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Hermits C savour crucial victory
Four teams are battling to avoid the drop from Division Three in a tight Bradford League battle. Fastbats E are currently holding up the rest, with Laisterdyke B and the Hermits B and C teams all looking to stay clear of the bottom two places. Hermits
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Tight up front on top 10K course
Running log The DEWSBURY 10K is one of the country’s fastest courses and so attracts the top athletes. Sunday’s hotly-contested event went to the wire, with Mark Buckingham (Holmfirth) first in 29min 55sec just ahead of Matthew Bowser
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District's 'shame' of empty homes
Bradford has been named and shamed on a list of the 20 worst areas where hundreds of social housing properties are lying empty – despite the thousands of people on waiting lists. Government figures show 497 social housing homes have been empty for more
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Three quizzed over Laisterdyke armed robbery released
Two men who had been questioned by police in connection with an armed robbery at a Bradford bank have been released. The men, aged 22 and 29, who were detained last week after raids by police in Tong Street, Laisterdyke and Leeds, have been
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Bowling roar back to earn cup tonic
West Bowling 37, Askam 6 West Bowling powered through to the third round of the ACE BARLA National Cup after shrugging off an early setback against Askam at Bankfoot Oval. Wingman Mike Batty was acutely embarrassed to see the ball bounce through his
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Youths held after four house blazes in two nights
Two teenagers have been arrested following a series of arson attacks in Bradford over the last three days. Four house fires and a car fire happened within a short distance of each other in and near to Holme Wood and are all being treated as
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Manningham drug dealer warned he faces jail
A Bradford man who admitted twice dealing in hard drugs was today warned to expect a jail sentence. Mohammed Umer Anwar, 31, of Devonshire Terrace, Manningham, pleaded guilty at Bradford Crown Court today to possessing heroin with intent
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French back to inspire Harriers
Giant-killers Bank Top Harriers knocked previously unbeaten Pennine League rivals Newsome Panthers out of the ANDREW BENNETT MEMORIAL TROPHY Memorial Trophy with a convincing 18-8 away display. The Harriers got off to a flying start when full back Simon
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Rape-case home steps up security
Security measures have been stepped up at a Bradford care home for the elderly after an intruder kidnapped a bedridden woman and raped her in the grounds. Bosses of Anchor Trust, which runs Springfield care home in Western Way, Buttershaw,
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Criticism of doctors on the increase
The number of people complaining about GP services is rising, according to new figures. In 2008/2009, 639 people in Bradford and Airedale made a written complaint about general practice, including dental services. Of these complaints
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Calls for sacred dagger to be worn in school
A Bradford community leader has endorsed calls for young Sikhs to be allowed to wear ceremonial daggers in school. Under Government rules, individual governing bodies are free to establish their own policies on pupils and staff carrying the Kirpan.
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Take responsibility
SIR – Something must be done about irresponsible dog owners who let their dogs poo anywhere and everywhere. Walking around Idle, I counted 17 piles of dog poo deposited out side shop doors, in the middle of the pavement and in the park where children
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Get all the real facts
SIR – If any of your readers have questions or concerns about meningitis, we would urge them to take part in Meningitis UK’s latest initiative called Ask The Expert. It’s a unique opportunity which gives members of the public direct access to medical
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A popularity contest
SIR – We are told that there are signs of an economic recovery and crime figures are down, but do we believe it? I think not. We are still in for a very difficult year or two, and on top of this we have the Chilcot Inquiry, with each party condemning
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A show not to miss
SIR – Congratulations to Jim Greenhalf for his superb article about Dennis Locorriere (pictured), the voice of Dr Hook. Until three years ago, I had never heard of Dennis, then he appeared at the Kings Hall in Ilkely and I went along, as it is a local
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Junior RL results
WEST RIDING YOUTH LEAGUE – Under-15, West Riding Challenge Cup: West Bowling 72, Greetland Rangers 0. West Riding Supplementary Cup: Slaithwaite Saracens 0, Ovenden 36. Premier Division: Sheffield HH 20, Newsome Panthers 6. Division One: Wyke 12
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Rumour has no truth
SIR – I haven’t responded to recent letters in the T&A, which contain rumours about potential office accommodation within private sector schemes, as I believed I had already made the Council’s position clear in my first response. I can confirm that
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We’re left in the dark
SIR – I am wondering if anyone can shed any light on why we have so many power cuts in Frizinghall. On Friday, January 29, the electricity went off for an hour-and-a-half and, two days before, it was off for an unknown amount of time in the middle of
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Facilities are lacking
SIR – I would like to ask Bradford Council what percentage of disabled adapted taxis there are. When my wife and I came out of the Media Museum recently at approximately 7.45pm, we rang City Taxis only to be told that there was none available. No reason
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Not all our hospital meals are below par
SIR – A review of hospital food has been called for (T&A, February 5) by Councillor Doreen Lee, who alleges that patients in the district’s hospitals are being denied the chance to eat healthily due to the atrocious quality of the food. While only Airedale
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Woman left animals to die in house
A woman who admitted starving two puppies to death has been warned by Bradford magistrates she may face jail. Tiffany Starkey, 24, pleaded guilty to five charges of animal cruelty including failing to provide food and water to the two six-month-old terriers
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Catering recruiter buy-out to serve up trade
Booming catering opportunities in Bradford are expected to boost a West Yorkshire industrial recruitment firm which has acquired a specialist food sector jobs specialist. Javelin Recruitment has bought the catering recruitment business North
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Dealers gearing up for improved sales
An independent Bradford motor dealership has marked its second anniversary by announcing plans to expand. Clive Brook Volvo Ltd is creating a new corporate sales team to tap a pent-up demand for company cars. It is also planning a major facelift
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SOS for teen skin
If you’re getting accustomed to the sounds of angsty sighs and whinges from behind the bathroom door, the chances are you have a teenager tackling their changing skin. Getting to know the inside of mum’s beauty cabinet (without permission, naturally)
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‘Seeing grown men cry was tough'
Stuart McCall woke up this morning to a very different day. Suddenly McCall, for the first time in three decades, is out of football. His emotional farewell to Valley Parade yesterday severed his ties with the game that has been in his blood man and
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Fall in love with fairytale frocks
Anyone would think actresses at the recent Golden Globes had all met for a fashion summit before they chose their outfits – it seems fairytale frocks were the order of the day. Black dresses were in the minority, replaced with an almost uniform romantic
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Measures to allay care safety fears
The vile rape of an 86-year-old woman by a sick and callous teenager understandably sent shockwaves across the country. The depravity shown by Dale Boocock was beyond belief, and one can only hope and pray that the warning he may never be released comes
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My vanishing act!
Helping an overweight friend get into a car turned into a life-changing moment for Linda Ralph. “At over 19st, I was fat, but she was bigger. She was really struggling,” says Linda. “I thought, ‘Oh my God, that’ll be me soon’. I was morbidly
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How I’m fighting an uphill battle
To sufferers of the condition, it can be completely disabling, affecting every aspect of life. Yet myalgic encephalitis (ME) remains largely misunderstood, and is often regarded as psychological. Last month, Kay Gilderdale of East Sussex was cleared
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Lawn: Candidates queuing up to replace McCall
Mark Lawn today began the task of finding City’s next boss and stressed: We’ve got to get this right. Joint-chairmen Lawn and Julian Rhodes expect plenty of well-known managerial names throwing their hats in the ring to succeed Stuart McCall. Interviews
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Tenager beaten in baseball bat attack
Police are hunting a gang who subjected a teenager to a punishment-style beating as he made his way home from a night out. The 17-year-old is still in hospital after suffering head injuries when he was chased and assaulted by a group wielding baseball
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Patients' records system expanded
A project to transfer confidential health records to a new system to which medics across the country have electronic access is being rolled out to more patients. Letters have gone out to the 93,000 patients of the next wave of 11 GP practices
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McNamara has second thoughts about Giants defeat
Now the dust has settled on the Bulls’ opening-day defeat, Steve McNamara is buoyed by a renewed optimism. The Bradford boss admitted he was “bitterly disappointed” in the immediate aftermath of Friday’s 24-12 loss at Huddersfield, when a string of basic
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Friends jailed after guns and bullets find at house
Two gun enthusiasts were today starting jail sentences after one sold the other a US Army pistol. Brian Teesdale and Martin Wells were described by a judge as “gentlemen advancing in years with a long and legitimate interest in firearms”.
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Howson bids to repeat a happy memory
Leeds United midfielder Jonny Howson is hoping history repeats itself at Carlisle tonight (7.00). Leeds-born Howson scored twice at Carlisle to turn around a 2-1 deficit from the home leg in the 2008 promotion play-off semi-final and take Leeds
