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New calls for river safety after second student dies
A friend of Baildon student Gavin Terry, who died after falling into the River Aire, has spoken of his despair as another student died in the same stretch of water. Fabio Tozzi, 21, who campaigned for better safety measures at the River
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Driver who dragged PC along by car is jailed
A teenager who drove off in a police car, dragging an officer 400 yards, has been locked up for three years. Steven Sparkes ignored PC Sam Hollins’s pleas to stop after the officer’s arm became trapped, Bradford Crown Court heard today.
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Woman, 95 is ‘seriously ill’ after bungalow blaze
A 95-year-old woman was last night in a serious condition in hospital after she was rescued from a fire in her home today. The elderly woman was found in the living room of her bungalow in Bradford Tradesmen’s Homes, in Lilycroft, Manningham
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High-speed rail move welcomed
Journey times between London and Leeds will be slashed by an hour half after the Government confirmed Yorkshire will be included in a high-speed rail link. Transport Secretary Lord Adonis, publishing his report into high speed rail, said the
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Comforting clatter for tiny feet a novel boost
A novelist who penned her debut book at a restaurant in Salts Mill as her baby slept beside her is celebrating seeing her name in print. Penny Rudge, 39, gave birth to her first child Alfie, only months before her deadline for completing the
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Week is aimed at breaking final taboo
People are being encouraged to break the taboo and talk about their wishes for the end of their lives. Dying Matters Week, which starts on Monday, aims to raise the profile of death, dying and bereavement. The week has been organised
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Funeral is arranged for stabbed boy
The funeral of stabbed schoolboy Jack Taylor will take place next week. Mourners will gather at St Paul’s Church, Buttershaw, Bradford, on Tuesday to say their final farewells to the nine-year-old. The boy suffered multiple stab wounds
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Yeadon off the bottom after win
It has been a difficult season in Division Two for both Yeadon and Hermits A, who occupy the bottom two places in the table. Both teams look certain to be relegated and avoiding bottom spot is the priority. In their third meeting of the season they
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Man accused of armed robbery
A 31-year-old man has appeared at Bradford Crown Court accused of involvement in an armed robbery of a delivery wagon. Nassar Khan, of Bowling Hall Road, West Bowling, Bradford, was remanded back into custody by Judge Peter Benson today. Khan will next
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One step forward, one step back for City
Simon Ramsden is fed up with City’s Jeckyll and Hyde appearance. The current campaign has been littered with bad days following good ones. Peter Taylor’s short spell at the Valley Parade helm has seen three wins and three defeats. The gloss from last
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Dixon delighted with forward progress
Bradford & Bingley’s player-coach Stuart Dixon has had problems keeping his team’s feet on the floor this week. The second-from-bottom Bees had a thumping 37-8 victory over seventh-placed Westoe last weekend at Wagon Lane, and Dixon said
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Chivers returns for Wharfedale
Wharfedale make only one change for the visit of Blackheath in National League One from the team that was outplayed by Tynedale. Dale are buoyed by the selection of their captain Rob Baldwin and fly half Mark Bedworth for England Counties duty
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Wolves star to miss Bulls clash
Warrington Wolves will take on the Bulls without key playmaker Lee Briers. The veteran stand-off has missed the last two games with an ankle injury and has not been included in Tony Smith's 19-man squad for Saturday's game. It means
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Sheriffe set to face Wolves
Rikki Sheriffe is set to return to action against Warrington Wolves on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring strain. The winger was included in Steve McNamara's squad for last week's win against Wigan despite carrying the injury but is
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VIDEO: Police in underwater search for missing man
Police search teams are scouring a reservoir and surrounding woodland in a concerted effort to find a missing dad who “simply vanished” from his home nearly two weeks ago. West Yorkshire Police’s underwater search unit, the force helicopter and the
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County Amateur League preview
Steeton and Salts, who are both bidding for promotion from Division One of the West Riding County Amateur League, clash at Steeton on Saturday. The second-placed hosts, who have played three games more, go into the game with a five-point advantage
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Rugby union team news
Winger Jimmy Anson returns for Keighley, who are at home to Selby on Saturday. Nathan Thornton, Adam Balderstone and Matthew Hagyard are the replacements’ bench. Cleckheaton will probably include Owen Edwards on the wing and Geoff Jones in the back
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Angling lines
Saltaire AA: Result of Sunday’s canal match: 1 Paul Corkran (Saltaire AA) 5lb 1oz (six good bream), 2 Mick Lyons (Saltaire AA) 4lb 14½oz, 3 John Needham (Leeds DASA) 4lb 11oz. With thin ice on the canal again, all anglers except Corkran caught
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West Bowling face off with leaders
In National Conference Division One, West Bowling have a tough battle on their hands when leaders Saddleworth come to town. Bowling desperately need to close the gap on their nearest rivals to have any chance of avoiding the drop. The home side will
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Queensbury and Clayton vying for final spot
This weekend’s action sees a whole host of local derby games as semi-finals are played out in two important cup competitions. In the Jack Senior Memorial Cup, Queensbury welcome close rivals Clayton to Hill Top in what is sure to be a firecracker of
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Former Spen Victoria player signs for Surrey
Former Bradford League player Rao Iftikhar Anjum has signed for Surrey. The Pakistani seam bowler, who played for Spen Victoria, will act as early-season cover for Piyush Chawla. Anjum, 29, is experienced and has played regular limited-overs
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Salem look to end win drought
Bradford Salem, who have lost their last five matches, four of them in Yorkshire Division One, are optimistic that their dreadful run will come to an end on Saturday. Salem, who have dropped to seventh, are entertaining third-placed Castleford
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Maroons miss out on play-offs
Bradford Maroons maintained their strong finish in this season’s EBL Division Three North campaign with an impressive 86-82 away victory over Manchester Magic II – but results elsewhere mean that they will not qualify for the play-offs.
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Injuries a major concern for Otley
When you are second in National League One, like London Scottish, you don’t have full-blown weaknesses. But Otley skipper Howard Parr believes he saw a relative weakness in tomorrow’s visitors to Cross Green when the exiles won the reverse fixture 37
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Robbie’s attitude has been spot on
Lee Bullock column All the lads have been grilling Robbie Threlfall about what it’s like at Liverpool. We’re always asking him about training with Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres and what the manager is like. But he doesn’t know that because they
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Key players back for rested Avenue
Bradford Park Avenue’s lead at the top of the Premier Division was cut to a single point following a busy midweek of UniBond League football. Avenue were one of the few clubs not involved so while their challengers were battling in tough games, the Bradford
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Pupils dance off with title
Young performers at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, in Bradford, have triumphed in a pilot dance scheme. The pupils, aged between seven and 11, beat four other primary schools in the Junior Dance Challenge at Buttershaw Business and Enterprise
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Clowning around at reunion
Pupils took part in circus activities as part of celebrations to mark a Bradford special school’s closure. A circus skills workshop and face-painting, biscuit-decorating and badge-making sessions were held at Greenfield Special School in Idle, which
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Lions stoking up battle for promotion
Guiseley’s impressive recent run continued in midweek when they banked a sixth win from their last seven UniBond League starts to move up to third in the Premier Division. With games in hand over all four of the other teams in the top five, which encompasses
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Traders win battle for free parking
Businesses in Bingley are set to get a welcome boost with the introduction of free parking for shoppers. Bradford Council has announced that from this weekend there will be free parking every Saturday until Ireland Bridge re-opens in the summer
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End of the line as Celts laid to rest
Farsley Celtic’s fate was confirmed when their demise was ratified on Wednesday. Celts fans had been praying for a death row-style reprieve after the club’s administrator repeatedly refused to accept the only offer to keep the club open as a going concern
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Charities get a slice of fortune
Chefs at the National Media Museum are making a giant cake for Bradford’s City of Film celebrations. The massive orange sponge will spell out the word ‘Bradford’ with each edible letter measuring around 1m high and 60cm wide. Ingredients used in the
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Diamond day for Buttershaw couple
A devoted couple who met ballroom dancing are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary today. Donald and Mavis Hooley, of Buttershaw, Bradford, who met at the Ideal dance hall in Bankfoot when they were 14 and 15, were married at St Paul’s Church
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Sufferer aims high in charity cash bid
A Baildon man, affected by a neurological condition that affects balance, speech and co-ordination, is undertaking a tandem skydive to raise funds for a national charity. John – better known as Tommy – Willox, 53, hopes to raise £1,000 for Ataxia UK,
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Reds to keep up pressure on leaders
THACKLEY travel to Winterton Rangers on Saturday for a Kool Sport Northern Counties East League Premier Division top-eight clash boasting a huge 15-point advantage over their hosts. While the home side are comfortably placed in eighth spot, Thackley
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: The following have been dealt with for not having a television licence (£175 fine, £75 costs unless stated): Janghir Ahmed, aged 38, of Poplar Avenue, Horton Bank Top, £50 fine, £45 costs. Noreen
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Cononley couple's poultry-breeding success
A husband and wife poultry breeding couple are cock-a-hoop. A trio of large black Orpingtons from Keith and Anne Chatburn, of Cononley, near Skipton, took top honours at the Craven Feather Auctions Spring Show and Sale at Skipton Auction Mart.
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Deadline nears to enter charity run
Runners have only three days left to sign up for the Bradford Epilepsy Action 10k road race. The run, on Sunday, March 21, at 9am, has been voted one of the top five most personal-best friendly races in the UK by Runner’s World magazine readers
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'Bully' jailed for attack on police
Two police officers attacked during street violence in Bradford have been commended by a judge for their courage. Powerfully-built Jangeer Hussain lashed out at PC Richard Neeves and trainee officer Mohammed Qayyam as they tried to calm up to 30 people
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Allerton: alteration of existing window opening to form door on rear elevation (west), Aldersley Farm, Upper Allerton Lane. Baildon: installation of additional 40ft container
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Staff suspended at housing group
A housing association with properties across the district has suspended two of its senior staff as part of an internal investigation, it was revealed today. The two members of staff have been suspended on full pay while the probe is carried
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Children's look into the world of work
Schoolchildren are getting a lesson in how gaining employment will improve their quality of life later this month. Pupils at Saltaire Primary School and Challenge College, in Frizinghall, will also be given tips on choosing a career that suits them as
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Sarah is a hot-shot
Thackley-based student Sarah Benson, competing for UWIC Cardiff in an inter-university indoor match, broke her club’s shot putt record. Her 12.92m throw broke her own Bingley Harriers record with her fifth-round putt. The PB gives her confidence for
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Morrisons attracts record number of shoppers
More and more people are shopping at Morrisons according to figures released today. Annual results show the supermarket chain attracted more customers than ever before, increasing its market share from 12.3 per cent to 12.6 per cent last year
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TRAILER: Dog’s life an appealing tale
HACHI: A DOG’S TALE (U, 93 mins) *** Starring Richard Gere, Sarah Roemer, Joan Allen, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Jason Alexander, Erick Avari Hollywood has enjoyed a long love affair with man’s best friend. From 1943’s Lassie Come Home to last year
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TRAILER: Join Matt bang on the front line
GREEN ZONE (15, 114 mins) **** Starring Matt Damon, Khalid Abdalla, Greg Kinnear, Brendan Gleeson, Jason Isaacs, Amy Ryan, Yigal Naor When American and British forces withdraw completely from Iraq – a military strategy which seems
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TRAILER: Cop Leo can't get out of jail
SHUTTER ISLAND (15, 138 mins) *** Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Sir Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Max von Sydow, Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson, Jackie Earle Haley The lunatics are taking over the asylum, or that
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Allan's retiring but he'll still help victims of crime
A Bradford police chief who led a murder investigation which saw two armed robbers jailed for more than 50 years is retiring to take up a new role supporting the victims of crime. Chief Superintendent Allan Doherty will step down as Airedale and North
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Paying for peace
SIR – In his letter (T&A, March 9), A Shipman shows a mean streak regarding people wishing to travel first class on the train. I am not supporting the Conservative MP when I inform him that a New Labour Minister also stated he travelled first class for
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Delivery of a first-class service is appreciated
SIR – While I know how frustrating it is to have to wait a long time in a Post Office queue, I had the opposite experience to Mrs J A Whitfield (T&A, March 8). A couple of weeks ago I got to Darley Street Post Office at 5.15pm with two items of ‘next
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Slow on the uptake
SIR – This week, Transport Secretary Lord Adonis will announce plans for a high-speed rail network linking Britain’s major cities. Initially linking Manchester, Birmingham and London, the 225 mph tracks will later extend to the East Midlands, Yorkshire
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Another pipe dream?
SIR – It was interesting to read of the suggested temporary landscaping of the now notorious Broadway/Forster Square development (T&A, March 5). Moth-balled it may be, but the alternative put forward certainly conjures up the image of a beautiful park
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Back to square one
SIR – They say the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away and so apparently does Alistair Darling (pictured). Last week I was informed that my state retirement pension (not all of it) would be increased from April 12 next. This week I am informed that
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A privileged position
SIR – The article by Chris Holland (T&A, March 6) does not really give the full picture regarding the proposed changes to the civil service redundancy scheme. Yes, the Government are, somewhat belatedly, trying to introduce a £60k cap on such payments
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Keep land green
SIR – Thank you for your full coverage of the Rev Canon Gordon Dey’s stand against new housing near Holme Wood. My only grumble is that you refer to the area as a ‘green spot’, when in fact, from the Pudsey side, it is a wide landscape of unspoiled fields
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World Mile stage for Irish heritage
Ireland’s cultural heritage is being celebrated in a week of events as part of the World Mile initiative. Supported by Bradford Council, the initiative was launched 18 months ago to promote the city’s diverse economy and provide opportunities for new
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A ruthless and cynical predator
Judge Scott Wolstenholme, who jailed Basia Chapman for stealing from elderly women, hit the nail on the head when he described her crimes as “despicable”. Chapman preyed on some of the most vulnerable and trusting members of society – people who deserve
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How walking has changed my life
Matloob Hussain credits the countryside with saving his life. “I was working in the textile industry and spending all my time either at work or at home, in Bradford’s inner city,” he says. “My health started to suffer. I developed sciatica.
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
25 years ago: Governors of three Heckmondwike schools launched an attack on owners whose pets messed up playing fields. 50 years ago: For the third time in five days, firemen fighting a blaze in Bradford found the premises were broken into
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Double incentive for Jowitt in Challenge Cup
Dewsbury boss Warren Jowitt has the added incentive of bragging rites on offer when his side take on Bradford in the Challenge Cup. The Bulls were handed a trip to their Yorkshire neighbours in Monday’s fourth-round draw, leaving Jowitt grinning
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Tender nearer to reunion with loco
A locomotive tender set out on its journey aboard a low loader yesterday to be reunited with its steam engine. The five-and-a-half-ton wagon left foundry engineers Acetarc in Dalton Lane, Keighley, where it has been under construction for about two
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Menzies: I may to decide to stick around as a coach
Steve Menzies would be happy to continue his English adventure beyond the current campaign – even if his future lies off the pitch. Despite being Super League’s oldest player at 36, the advancing years have yet to take their toll and Menzies
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Addict jailed for preying on elderly women
A drug addict who preyed relentlessly on elderly women while playing the Good Samaritan has been jailed. Basia Chapman targeted the old and vulnerable to fund her £100-a-day heroin and crack cocaine habit, a court heard. She posed as
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O'Brien keen to make an impression
James O’Brien has won over one City boss and now he’s ready to do it with another. The young Irishman admits he is starting from scratch under Peter Taylor. O’Brien is slowly recovering from a nose operation which has kept him out since the end of
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It’s boom time in world of security
Local security firms are booming on the back of rising demand for guards at commercial and industrial premises. Bradford-based Kings Security launched its guarding division in 2008 and has seen turnover surge by more than 400 per cent, creating around
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Chocolate firm’s sweet £10m deal
A £10m contract to produce mint crisps for a top brand has created 25 new jobs at Skipton-based chocolate firm Whitakers Chocolates. The 120-year-old family-run business has won a contract worth around £2.5m a year over the next four years as the sole
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Glasses raised as Drighlington pub re-opens
A popular pub restaurant has re-opened following extensive refurbishment. Paul and Julie Horne took over the Spotted Cow in Whitehall Road, Drighlington, from Enterprise Inns in late September. Since then they have focused on upgrading the eating area
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Lowry back at Villa
On-loan defender Shane Lowry has returned to Aston Villa for treatment and scans on the knee injury that has kept him out of Leeds’ last two games. Lowry, 20, arrived at Elland Road at the end of January and became the club’s regular left back until