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Bulls 41 Castleford Tigers 22
The Bulls put smiles back on faces at Odsal with a much-improved performance to defeat Castleford 41-22. After suffering defeat in both of their opening two games, the pressure was on, but Bradford responded in style. Using a solid platform
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Brother, 20, charged with murder of boy, 9
A man was tonight charged with murdering his nine-year-old brother. The boy, named locally as Jackson Taylor, suffered multiple stab wounds in the garden of his sister’s home in Rookes Avenue, Wibsey, Bradford. Daniel Taylor, 20, has been charged
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Work set to start on Bradford's damaged roads
Contractors have been appointed to carry out urgent repairs on Bradford’s weather-ravaged roads. P Summers, in Clayton, Bradford, and DCT, which has its headquarters in Oldham, have been appointed by Bradford Council to start repairs to potholes this
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‘Pension plan will be fairer’
by Hannah Baker T&A Reporter Thousands of people from ethnic minorities in Bradford could benefit from changes to the state pension when they retire. The number of contributing years of national insurance needed to qualify for a full state pension
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Jakes merits respect whatever his future
It was heartening to hear that Peter Taylor sees a role for Wayne Jacobs in his plans. Jacobs has been living a day-to-day existence since Stuart McCall waved goodbye. Despite being handed the City caretaker reins, he knew full well that any new appointment
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Pudsey & Bramley trio set fast pace in win
Pudsey & Bramley AC runners ambushed Sunday’s Winter Hill Fell Race at Rivington, Lancashire, as they claimed the top three places and overall team prize. Rob and Danny Hope took first (86min 54sec) and second respectively, followed by Graham
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Words of warning from Bates
Leeds United chairman Ken Bates has warned the players that they are playing for their future at the club. Bates made his comment after the dismal display in the 2-1 home defeat against Walsall – Leeds’ first home league defeat for 13 months. Several
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Maroons let it slip
Bradford Maroons were minutes away from an upset when they played second-placed Sheffield Sabres in EBL Division Thee North. Despite entering the final quarter ahead, they suffered a narrow 73-67 home defeat. A big trey on the buzzer from Rihards
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Jones and Williams are doubts for Cougars
Danny Jones (arm) is a major doubt for Keighley Cougars in their Northern Rail Cup game at Barrow Raiders on Sunday. Daley Williams (back) is also rated “extremely doubtful” by Keighley coach Barry Eaton. “It’s certainly a different proposition for
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‘Rally will not spoil relations’
Bradford police have moved tonight to reassure residents their safety will be paramount should a rumoured English Defence League (EDL) rally take place in the city centre. Chief Superintendent Alison Rose, who heads the Bradford South division
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Bradford preacher ‘did not grope girl’
A preacher accused of beating children and sexually assaulting a girl fought back tears as he told a jury the allegations were entirely untrue. William Dorgu denies three offences of groping the girl and seven of causing two youngsters actual
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Yorkshire told to get better
Yorkshire need a sharp improvement on Sunday against Cumbria at Wharfedale (2.15) if they are to stay on course for the knockout stages of the National Under-20 Championships - a tournament they have virtually monopolised in the last decade. Despite
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Injured player died after going back on pitch
A Bradford Coroner has called for more protection for amateur rugby league players after a prop forward died following an accident during a match. Christopher Brown, 24, of Cornwall Avenue, Keighley, fell and hit his head in a tackle during a game, on
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Church is given £200,000 to save ceiling
A Bradford church will be able to preserve its ceiling designed by famous artist William Morris after receiving a grant for more than £200,000. The English Heritage cash will be used to restore the roof of St Clement’s in Barkerend, for another century
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Saltaire to get tourist office at last
Negotiations to open a visitor information centre at Saltaire’s World Heritage Site appear to be at an advanced stage. Bradford Council has announced that a centre should be opening in the village this summer. Councillor Anne Hawkesworth, the Council
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Wyke on form for Woods trip
The much-delayed Bradford and District Senior Cup ties should be played on Sunday, weather permitting. The third-round tie between Bolton Woods and Wyke Wanderers is expected to go the way of the Premier team, who have home advantage, but Wanderers enjoyed
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Sheila takes a bow with lap of honour
Veteran Cleckheaton athlete Sheila Bolland has been honoured after more than a quarter of a century’s devotion to athletics. The Spenborough & District Athletics Club member took centre stage at the Aviva Indoor World Trials and UK Championships at the
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Driver spotted doing 140mph on M606
A Bradford man reached speeds of more than 140mph on the M606 while being tracked by the police helicopter, a court heard. A short time earlier, Aqib Hussain, 33, had been stopped by officers on the M1 for driving at 109mph in his powerful Nissan Skyline
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Man charged with sex offences
A 30-year-old Bradford man has been charged with committing a catalogue of sexual offences in Burley-in-Wharfedale. Gary Mawson, of Woolcomb Court, Heaton, is due to appear before Bradford Magistrates’ Court tomorrow. He was arrested
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Bradford Beer Festival hopes for big turn out
Glasses will be raised to Saltaire’s Wurlitzer when thousands of real ale fans descend on the village later this month. The seven-ton historic organ will appear on official souvenir glasses at this year’s Bradford Beer Festival. Organisers are expecting
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Gran’s illness inspires Louisa
A Shipley mum will learn how to skipper a 42-foot yacht to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Research Trust, a charity close to her heart because her grandmother suffered from dementia. Louisa Futter, 39, is hoping to raise £1,200 by joining a four-man
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Jacobs deserves full respect whatever his future
It was heartening to hear that Peter Taylor sees a role for Wayne Jacobs in his plans. Jacobs has been living a day-to-day existence since Stuart McCall waved goodbye. Despite being handed the City caretaker reins, he knew full well that any new appointment
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Friday, February 19, 2010
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Margaret Klenk, aged 47, of Henacre Wood Court, Queensbury; speeding, £45 fine, £15 costs, licence endorsed. Christian Prundeanu, aged 20, of Tile Street, Girlington; driving without
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Friday, February 19, 2010
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Addingham: demolition of existing lean to single storey extension and detached single garage and the construction of new two storey side extension. Apperley Bridge: renewal of
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Red wine any self-respecting Viking would have drunk
This is a toast to Odin, the chief god in Norse mythology. Odin, bless his little wool socks, consumes nothing but wine in Valhalla, as he gives all his food to his two wolves, Freki and Geri. The old city of Jorvik, where I scratch these runes, will
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Top marks for Wasley and Wilkinson
Jamie Wasley and Stuart Wilkinson were give special praise by boss Sean Regan after last Saturday’s victory over Arnold Town lifted spirits at Clayborn. The 4-2 win put an end to the nightmare run following the big freeze and Wasley grabbed a hat-trick
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One down, four to go in Farsley survival bid
Celts boss Neil Parsley is determined to reach his survival target rather than having to rely on other clubs slipping up. Before this week’s win at Stalybridge, the Farsley boss believed five victories would be enough to secure their Blue Square North
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Double trouble in Avenue treatment room
There was a double injury blow this week for Avenue, with James Knowles and Chris Stabb both being ruled out for longer periods than expected. Knowles suffered concussion in the Burscough game on the first Saturday of this month and has not played since
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Thackley to keep pressure on leaders
Things could not have gone much better for Thackley since the enforced weather break. Even allowing for last Saturday’s defeat, the Reds are still in the top four. With just one promotion place to the UniBond League from the Kool Sport NCEL Premier
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Friday, February 19, 2010
25 years ago: West Yorkshire regeneration chiefs turned down pleas from the vicar of St James’s Church in Thornton for funds to stop the church, where Patrick Bronte was once curate, from falling down. 50 years ago: The Wharfedale Local
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A path that need not be inevitable
The deaths of four young Bradford joy-riders whose behaviour had spiralled beyond control has reopened the debate over ‘Broken Britain’ – the theory that many inner-city Council estates are stuck in a mire of crime, fractured families and feral
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Campaign that must be kept up
Domestic violence cases have collapsed in the past because the victim has been unwilling to see the process through to the end. There can be many reasons – all of them understandable – why a woman, and the victim is almost always a woman, may feel unable
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Call for cohesion irony
I am amazed at Councillor David Ward’s letter of December 29 asking for the public’s view on community cohesion when, I believe, his group wants to get rid of a certain community forum. I have my own thoughts on which one it is – Thorpe Edge forum, held
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Burning question
SIR – Again it is reported (T&A, February 15) that three cars have been destroyed by arson. This is a very common offence these days, and country-wide there must be hundreds of cars burned out on a daily basis. I can remember a time when this would
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Equality U-turns?
SIR – For years Harriet Harman has been obsessed with all-women short lists for MPs. Now, Ms Equality, from a privileged background (nothing wrong with that), is being accused of double standards. Her husband, Jack Dromey, a trade union official, fancies
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Lyn revisits an emotional stage role
New Seeker Lyn Paul takes on the role of beleaguered Mrs Johnson in much-loved musical Blood Brothers, which is coming to Bradford next month. Lyn (pictured) is one of the original members of the New Seekers, who recently celebrated their 40th anniversary
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Think outside the box
SIR – After reading the article about the Cottingley roundabout, I think the proposed suggestion will not work. Firstly, traffic from Bradford going into the left-hand lane would completely block access for cars coming from Bingley via the bypass. I
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Food for thought
SIR – The recent calls for review of hospital food triggered a memory from many years ago while I was a patient. I need to adhere to a gluten-free diet, which the kitchen struggled to cater for. As I was gently dozing, one day, I was awakened by the
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Vital rail links must not suffer from cuts
SIR – Cuts to the Local Transport Plan (T&A, February 16) will surely be of great worry to anyone who uses public transport. The residents of Low Moor will be obviously worried to see if the proposed cuts will again try hold them back from the new railway
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Joy is picture perfect
SIR – The sheer joy radiant in the face of little Nadia Fawzi, the six-year-old girl back home in England with her mum after a two year absence in Libya, must surely confirm Catholic teaching that “the loveliest masterpiece of God is the heart of a mother
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Energy efficiency
SIR – It now appears 26 per cent of the population are suspicious of the agenda behind global warming. The IPCC has already produced misleading information about the amount of warming, the Himalayan glaciers, sea levels affecting Holland and the vulnerability
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Gang boss hunted as credit-card cloner jailed
Police are hunting the brains behind a global bank card cloning scam that landed two Bradford brothers with jail sentences. Volodymir Kozlenko, on the run after jumping police bail, recruited “pawns” to enrich himself, a court was told. He is wanted
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Taylor challenges Bantams to fulfil potential
Peter Taylor reckons it’s time that City started turning the tables. Hereford’s midweek win dropped the Bantams to 17th as Taylor kicks off his reign at Accrington tomorrow. Taylor has been here before at the beginning of his adventure
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Orford: It's all about rucks
The Bulls must earn the right to play football, according to scrum half Matt Orford. Attempts to unlock their game have been so far been stifled, defeats against Huddersfield and St Helens destroying hope they could hit the ground running. Instead,
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Keep Danielle in the saddle!
Silsden schoolgirl Danielle Whitham is revving up to become the British Ladies trials-riding champion for the third time. But the 15-year-old, a pupil at South Craven School, at Cross Hills, needs help to compete in the spectacular sport and take part
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Grayson: Let's march on together
Keep calm, go unbeaten for the rest of the season and march on together! That’s Leeds United manager Simon Grayson’s plea ahead of tomorrow’s home contest with Gus Poyet’s Brighton. Losing their undefeated home record in Coca-Cola League One was a
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Tuffey to cover for Yorkshire in early-season absence of Harris
Yorkshire have signed New Zealand international bowler Daryl Tuffey to cover the absence of their regular overseas player Ryan Harris. Harris, who has shot to fame over the recent weeks with some sterling performances for the Australian one-day side
