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Let’s make it greener!
A project to transform an area of neglected land into a green spot for growing food and enjoying the outdoors has been launched in Fagley. Residents have started to transform Beaumont Park with members of Fagley Youth and Community Centre which
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Neilson's late brace can't prevent reserves' cup defeat
Preston North End Reserves 4, Bradford City Reserves 3 A late Scott Neilson double wasn't enough to stop City Reserves from tumbling out of the totesport.com League Cup at Bamber Bridge tonight as Peter Taylor used the match to run the rule
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Inquest to open into stab victim
An inquest was due to open tomorrow into the death of a Bradford university student who died after suffering multiple stab wounds. Siu Tunge Ho, 19, a Chinese national is alleged to have been murdered at his home in Grantham Road, Little Horton, Bradford
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Bra-vo as Leela fits bill for ads
A graphics student and part-time model from the University of Bradford has been chosen over hundreds of other applicants to be part of a new campaign for the underwear store Bravissimo. Leela Tikadar, aged 22, of Manningham, said: “It’s amazing
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Officer cleared of selling fake goods
A Bradford police officer who lost his job when accused of selling counterfeit goods may appeal against the decision after being cleared. Talib Khan, 34, who served at Trafalgar House police station in Bradford, was yesterday unanimously cleared
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Bulls have a history of wilting at The Willows
Although optimism has been the key word at Odsal throughout the past three weeks, now is the time for a note of caution. That may sound strange after just one win in the Bulls’ opening three games but the manner of success against Castleford
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School's new look revealed
Plans to modernise and expand Nab Wood School provoked concerns among village residents at a public consultation on Tuesday. The Cottingley school’s business manager Jane Massaadi said: “The sports centre will remain, but will have a substantial
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Cheers for the helping hands
A Bradford landlady who took on her first pub at 64 has hailed the community spirit of her regulars as a key reason for its survival. Licensee Lesley Florence began running The Fire Brigade Tavern, in Southfield Lane, 18 months ago, in the
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Funding cut could cost jobs at Bradford College
Bradford College has announced jobs are at risk following huge cuts in Government funding. The college believes it will have to make reductions in staffing costs after the Government announced a £200m cut to college funding for adults, as well
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Suicide clarity is welcomed
Clarifying laws on assisted suicide will stop people taking their lives years before they would otherwise choose to, right-to-die campaigner Debbie Purdy believes. The Bradford MS Sufferer won her seven year legal battle last year after five
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Carers are urged to have ‘dignity’
Carers in the district are being invited to take make their voices heard as part of a new campaign, launched to mark National Dignity Day today. The awareness day is the idea of the Dignity In Care Campaign which aims to end tolerance of indignity
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Pregnancy rates for teenagers fall
Teenage pregnancies in the district have fallen slightly, according to new figures. Data complied by the Office of National Statistics show the number of 15 to 17-year-olds getting pregnant in the district fell from 491 in 2007, a rate of 47.3
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‘Monolithic’ flats get the go-ahead
A block of apartments, especially for people aged over 60, has been approved – despite it being branded “monolithic.” The development of 56 homes – six of which would be classed as ‘affordable’ – on the former Ilkley Middle School site in Valley
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Can you shed light on Canadian links?
Alex Morrison e-mails: My wife Elizabeth McMichael and I are writing a book about her uncle, Royal Canadian Air Force bomber pilot Gerald Conroy who served with 429 Squadron in Yorkshire during the years 1942 to 1944. He was shot down and killed over
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Drink-driver jailed over death crash
A disqualified drink-driver from Bradford has been jailed for more than six years after losing control of a stolen car on a dual carriageway, killing one of his passengers. Richard Balog, 24, of Ashwell Road, admitted causing the death of back seat passenger
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Gomarsall boost for Leeds
Leeds Carnegie have received a boost ahead of their Guinness Premiership clash with Wasps at Headingley on Sunday. The leg injury suffered by former England scrum half Andy Gomarsall in Friday night’s win over Sale is not as bad as first feared. It
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Shahzad keen to keep on learning
England newcomer Ajmal Shahzad is relishing the chance to learn more about the art of fast bowling after having his first lesson on sub-continental wickets. Yorkshire star Shahzad is on his first senior England tour in Bangladesh, where the pitches are
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Ilkley Moor is starting point for county venture
Airienteers are hosting an important regional event on Ilkley Moor on Sunday. It is the first in the newly-constituted Yorkshire Superleague, which includes all the leading contests in Yorkshire and Humberside across the best terrains that
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Same again for Bulls
Bulls boss Steve McNamara has stuck with an identical 19-man squad for the fourth game running. McNamara has no new injury concerns, meaning he has decided not to tinker with the group from which his matchday 17 will be selected. Michael
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Baildon apartment weaves its charms
In the 19th century, the woollen industry in Bradford was booming and wealthy mill owners wanted their homes to make a statement. Impressive Victorian homes sprung up throughout the district, but as the industry declined, many of these homes were converted
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Cleckheaton firm aids Haiti
A Cleckheaton office furniture supplier is giving away free chairs in exchange for a donation to help Haiti earthquake survivors. Customers are invited to Hills’ showroom, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, on Saturday from 10am. Hills and sister company Over2Hills
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Agency to be quizzed over beck
Efforts to prevent a repeat of serious flooding in Ilkley will come under the spotlight at a parish council meeting next week. Councillors and residents are preparing to quiz an Environment Agency engineer about Backstone Beck, which overflowed in 2007
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Customers chip in for a good cause
Customers and staff at a Bradford chippy have raised almost £1,400 for children’s charity the NSPCC. Profits from the 1,600 portions of chips sold during National Chip Week at Towngate Fisheries, Idle, are being donated to the charity. And more than
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Ford Galaxy wins the space race
It can’t be easy for Ford. Britain’s most popular car brand has to be all things to all men (and women). It has to be interesting and exciting, yet at the same time safe and secure. It has to match its rivals in terms of quality, design, price and equipment
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Andrew Derbich, aged 41, of Mount Pleasant Street, Queensbury; keeping a vehicle without a licence, £115 fine, £62.92 back excise duty, £60 costs. Ahmed Bilal Farooqi, aged 62, of Wilmer Drive
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McGrath in town
Former England international and ex-Yorkshire captain Anthony McGrath will be signing autographs and helping out at DR Sports’ pre-season sale of cricket equipment in Frizinghall on Saturday (1pm-3pm). Also present will be Derbyshire wicketkeeper-batsman
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Bees stay top thanks to Clough
Matthew Clough’s 30th goal of the season earned Bingley Bees a 1-0 win against Ben Rhydding Sixths to keep them top of Yorkshire Division Eight with six games to play. The game produced plenty of good, flowing hockey and the Bees had to be wary against
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Class of Khan key to progress
Right on Cue Ilyas Khan continued his title defence with another impressive performance to reach the BRADFORD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP quarter-finals. In-form Khan brushed aside Cuedos Snooker Club colleague Andy Papayakova 4-0, which included a break of
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Skipton Building Society in merger
Skipton Building Society is to merge with a smaller rival to create an organisation with assets of £15 billion. The society, which saw profits rise by £63.5m last year, is linking up with the Buckinghamshire-based Chesham Building Society,
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Shop staff dancing in the aisles
Shoppers found staff dancing in the aisles at a Fairtrade tea dance at the Bingley Co-operative store yesterday. Staff dressed up to waltz around the store while encouraging customers to switch from conventional brands to Fairtrade products in The Big
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Parking row over proposed Ilkley Tesco
Residents are voicing concerns over traffic problems around the proposed new Tesco store in Ilkley. The supermarket chain has written to homeowners in Mayfield Road telling them of its appeal against the decision to block its new development and inviting
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Bolton: construction of single storey extension to existing kitchen and patio doors to dining room, 53 Bolton Drive. Bowling: construction of side and rear dormer window, 7 Flockton
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Band of brothers reach for the charts
Pudsey band The Dunwell Brothers are pulling out all the stops to get their debut single into the Top 10. The single, Elizabeth, is released on Monday and the band – fronted by brothers Joseph and David Dunwell – is using Facebook to kickstart its campaign
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
25 years ago: Rabies could spread through Bradford like wildfire because of the thousands of stray dogs plaguing the city, the city’s RSPCA secretary Bill Thwaite warned. 50 years ago: Spenborough Council was given the green light to construct
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An active role in the fight against obesity
One-in-three children will die young. As startling as that fact may be, it is the devastating reality of childhood obesity – a cause Professor Paul Gately is passionately championing to promote healthy living among the young and prevent premature deaths
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Walking is not always an option
Rising levels of obesity are a major concern both here in Bradford and the country as a whole. There is no doubt that people who are excessively overweight are putting their health at risk while, at the same time, treating conditions caused by obesity
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Stairway to heaven as firm adds new strings to its bow
A Bradford-based steelwork company has launched a second string to its bow to exploit a gap in the commercial construction market for metal staircases. Barrett Steel Buildings has launched Cougar Steel Stairs to complement its design and build
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Nuclear assumption
SIR – One of the organisers of the Aldermaston protests said (T&A, February 16) that the majority of the UK population were against our having a nuclear deterrent. On what official basis was the statement made? Those arrested and the organisers, if
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Don’t forget birds
SIR – May I make an urgent appeal on behalf of our local wild birds, especially the small songbirds, of whose numbers the exceptionally long and unremitting periods of sub-zero temperatures will have already taken a terrible toll. For below-freezing
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More congestion
SIR – Re your article (“Going nowhere fast”, February 16) and the A650 through Saltaire. What planet is Mr Grint on? The Aire Valley above the roundabout is getting heavily populated – one example: planning permission for a housing estate up Micklethwaite
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Traffic made worse
SIR – Re your Transport Special article (February 16). Since the closure of Ireland Bridge in Bingley, traffic congestion along the old A650 has certainly increased during the morning commute, particularly traffic travelling towards the Cottingley lights
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Short-lived optimism
SIR – It was the best thing since the free city bus when Bradford finally decided to landscape that eyesore in Forster Square. But any optimism was short-lived when it was revealed that Bradford Council was considering introducing street parking charges
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Council tax charge should be left as it is
SIR – It’s not before time that the leading political party on Bradford Council proposes a council tax freeze. For too many years now the inflation-busting increases have left many Bradford residents seething with anger as their council tax bills land
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View of next target?
SIR – Re your headline “City Hall to get a great new outlook” (T&A, February 15). When I saw this, I thought the entire Council had resigned at last, and we could look forward to a new set of councillors with vision and initiative. But sadly, no, I
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Benefits will come
SIR – I am not the only one who feels that the money being spent on creating the new City Park could have been used to help regenerate historic and long-neglected areas of the city centre such as Ivegate, Westgate and Rawson Place. But since that isn
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Tax bills set to go up by 0.9 per cent
Bradford residents will get a 0.9 per cent rise in their council tax bills from April, if the latest budget proposals get approved tomorrow. A deal was finalised yesterday between the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and Greens on Bradford
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Axeman robs man, 72, in his own bed
A 72-year-old Bradford man was terrorised in his own bed by a masked axeman who broke in and demanded cash. The terrified pensioner was confronted by the intruder who threatened him with the axe and ordered him to hand over money and his
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Taylor hails 'brilliant' triumph at league leaders
Peter Taylor watched City stun leaders Rochdale and purred: There were so many good things out there. The Bantams notched their first win under the new boss – and only their second in 11 games – with a shock 3-1 victory at Spotland. Stunning goals
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How's that for starters as Threlfall proves an instant hit
Rochdale 1 City 3 City went from zeroes to heroes in the space of three days with a stunning success against the leaders last night. Few would have given them a prayer at Spotland after the Accrington loss. But Peter Taylor’s brilliant Bantams turned
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Stepdad on trial for murder - 23 years after boy's death
An unemployed Keighley man is standing trial accused of murdering his toddler stepson by throwing him down the stairs more than 23 years ago, after the youngster’s sister recalled the “haunting” memory to a counsellor. Kerry Harrison was
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Bulls took huge step forward to reward fans
Earning a chance to repay the fans’ faith made the Bulls’ first victory of the season that much sweeter for Matt Orford. Victory against Castleford was vital in getting the campaign up and running but the Aussie scrum half insists it was equally important
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Halmshaw and Holroyd shine
Bradford United wasted little time in establishing their dominance against Leeds Maccabi in the Keybury Junior League Under-Nines’ Red Division. Jack Holroyd finished well from close range, and bundled the ball over the line for his second. Captain
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Undercliffe draw the short straw in junior cups
Holders Woodlands, who needed two matches to get past Saltaire in thrilling deciders, start the defence of their of their JCT600 Bradford Junior League Under-17 Cup with a first-round tie at Undercliffe. Saltaire are at Spen Victoria. JCT600
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Short sets to get trials in Bradford Junior League
The Bradford & District Junior Tennis League are to trial a new match format of three short sets. This will mean that matches will count for Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) junior ratings, giving players opportunities to improve their status
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Sculpture to make fairy-tale ending
They fooled the world in a hoax using just hat pins and paper cut-outs of fairies copied from a book. But the exploits of Frances Griffiths and her cousin Elsie Wright will be brought to life in a new sculpture in Cottingley celebrating their
