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Council examines school places row
The 361 pupils who were not allocated any of their preferred secondary schools will be subject of a review following a decision taken by a meeting of Bradford Council this evening. An analysis will take place of school preferences and their
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CITY 0 NOTTS COUNTY 0
City rolled their sleeves up to battle their way to a point against second-placed Notts County. It was not a night for pretty football with the pouring rain and heavy conditions. But City gave as good as they got in a fierce contest. They survived
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City team news
Peter Taylor made four changes for the visit of second-placed Notts County. Lee Bullock's two-game ban forced his hand but there was also no Matt Clarke, who was not in the squad. In came Luke O'Brien, Omar Daley, Steve Williams and Zesh Rehman - who
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Coast cyclists say post us a pound!
Two men who will cycle more than 3,850 miles for charity this summer would like everyone in Keighley district to donate £1. Steve Brier, of Shann Park, and Brian Thorpe, from Stockbridge, will cycle around the coast of Britain to raise money for Airedale
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Pair hid in loft after trying to steal scrap metal
Two men were caught attempting to steal scrap metal from a derelict nursing home in Wilsden, a court heard. Andi Halliday, 23, of Hirst Wood Crescent, Saltaire, and John Wright, 24, of Hinchcliffe Avenue, Baildon, were found hiding in the
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Wainwright backs treble spin attack
David Wainwright believes all three of Yorkshire’s spinners can play in the same side. The left-armer played his first game of the pre-season tour of Barbados on Monday after recovering from a knee injury and claimed one wicket. Wainwright
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Final journey for vintage bus fan
A lifelong bus fan will make his last trip on a double-decker on Thursday when he is driven to his funeral. Former councillor Gordon Earnshaw will be carried to Keighley crematorium in a red and cream Bristol Lodekka. His family and friends
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Man found hanged in Wetherspoon's toilets
A barman checking toilets after last orders at a city-centre pub found a man hanging. Despite desperate efforts of Wetherspoon staff, 59-year-old Leslaw Maciejewski could not be saved. It was believed Mr Maciejewski had been dead for some time before
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Dudley Hill shock leaders to boost title chances
Bradford Dudley Hill gave notice to their National Conference League Division One promotion rivals that they are the team to beat by posting an impressive 42-8 success over table-toppers Saddleworth Rangers at Parry Lane. Hill started off
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Depressed workaholic took his own life
A depressed workaholic who had “demons in his head” took his own life, an inquest heard. Melvin Johnson, 61, a former manager of a bodyshop garage, had been forced to give up work after suffering a heart attack and a mini-stroke. His wife, Christine
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Reading puts accent on confidence
Students at a Bradford school fought their nerves in a Reading Idol competition in front of a panel of judges. Twenty boys aged 11 and 12 stepped up to read a prepared extract from a work of fiction they had chosen in round one of the contest at St Bede
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Pupils are lapping it up!
Children got their hands on some hi-tech classroom kit to develop writing skills. Thirty pupils at Shirley Manor Primary School, Wyke, were yesterday kitted out with netbooks – mini laptops – thanks to Challenge City Learning Centre in Bradford. The
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Seager brace boosts Birky
Birkenshaw held all the aces in defence to run out 24-6 Pennine League winners against Division One strugglers Wyke. Birky who had the game sewn up 16-0 at the break, had Andy Seager (2), Morton Robinson, Andy Hirst and Beniot Rogers over the whitewash
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Gary Peter Hutchinson, aged 51, of Bull Royd Lane, Fairweather Green; drink-driving, £340 fine, £75 costs, banned from driving for 12 months. Nafees Rehman, aged 41, of Undercliffe Lane, Undercliffe
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Addingham Poppy Appeal stalwarts honoured
A total of 260 years service, given to the Poppy Appeal by Addingham Royal British Legion members, was marked earlier this month. John Sayles, the county chairman, presented long service awards to eight ladies of the Women’s Section and appeal
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Sowing the seeds of competition
All Saints’ Church at Ilkley is giving sunflower seeds to primary school children and offering a prize to the pupil who grows the tallest plant. The give-away is part of the church’s Love Ilkley campaign. The Reverend Lee Townend, of All Saints, said
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Court in the act at the Alhambra!
When a young man stands to inherit everything from his older female companion, found dead, it looks like an open and shut case of murder with a cast iron motive. But, as Agatha Christie’s tense courtroom drama reveals nothing, or rather no-one, can be
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Ilkley: demolition of garage and erection of two-storey side elevation extension plus associated internal and external works, The Garden Flat, Laurel Bank, 110 Skipton Road.
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Deadline passes in search for new Queensbury vicar
The deadline has now passed to find a replacement vicar for a troubled Queensbury church. The diocesan advert described Holy Trinity as “at a very interesting point in its life” and “just emerging from a fallow period during which the loyal core have
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Georgia Blazes a trail for cup finalists
Georgia Tate was the heroine as Idle Juniors reached the West Riding County FA’s Under-14s Girls’ Cup final. She scored their last penalty and then saved Batley Blaze’s reply as Idle won the shoot-out 8-7 after the sides had drawn 2-2 after extra time
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Wibsey Park kick off centenary season
Bowlers will be hoping the weather improves with the new season fast approaching, many local leagues starting during early to mid-April. Wibsey Park got the season under way with an open pairs competition. The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress were there
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Change of venue
The final week of the Dales Council League Umpires’ Association course, which should have been held on Thursday at Pudsey Congs, has been switched to Salts Sports Association, Victoria Road, Saltaire (7.30pm). The umpires’ pre-season meeting is
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Moses hits the front in Welsh race
Tom Moses proved just what a talented prospect he is when he won the first round of the National Junior Road Race Series in Wales. The 17-year-old Oakworth rider crossed the line alone at the end of the 68-mile Cadence Junior Road Race in Abergavenny
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Six-a-side event
GOALS Bradford are hosting their first six-a-side tournament tomorrow (6pm) as a prelude to a new six-a-side league starting next Wednesday. To enter the tournament, teams should call 01274-610061. T&A readers can claim a free football if they bring
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School reunion to aid appeal
Former Salts Grammar School pupils and teachers are to hold a reunion to raise money for the Burns Unit Appeal. Janice Mathers, nee Berry, has organised the event for people who left the school’s fifth form between the years 1978 and 1982 inclusive.
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MP targeted in protest campaign
Shipley MP Philip Davies has been included on a poster campaign featuring six MPs who are accused of “failing our democracy”. Campaign group Power2010 claims Mr Davies is blocking democratic reform and attacking civil liberties. The group ran a campaign
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Duo join mission to save rare rhino
A Bradford businessman is travelling to Africa to help save the world’s rarest breed of rhino from extinction. Dave Thornes, owner of Ladyroyd Garage, in Thornton Road, and business associate John Green, of Rydam Universal, in Leeds, are to help release
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Bradford perfect for 10K runners
The Epilepsy Action Bradford 10K road race was recently voted the fourth best in Britain for running a personal best and almost perfect conditions on Sunday put this to the test. Entrants from around the country took part, with Ben Bennett of Nottingham
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Taking it in your Stride for charity
People are being urged to fundraise with their feet by organisers of this year’s Shipley Stride in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. The 5.5 mile walk will be on Sunday, May 9, from 10am, and will start at Bracken Hall. Walkers will cross the moor and
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Charity in appeal for delivery vehicle
A Shipley charity is temporarily off the road after its van had to be scrapped. Until Jubilee Outreach Yorkshire (JOY) gets a replacement vehicle, there can be no collections of donated goods and medical supplies stock cannot be delivered to its shops
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‘Don’t let school be polling station’
A row has broken out over the siting of a Bradford polling station which was at the centre of an election-day arrest in 2008 as a candidate campaigned outside with a loud hailer. Lessons were disturbed by Norman Scarth, who was standing for
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Builder steps in to put house in order
A Keighley builder has stepped in to rescue a woman in a long-running dispute over a modern end-terraced home extension. Andy Reynoldson demolished the add-on at the house in Harefield Close, Eastburn, and rebuilt it for owner Julie Steed.
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'City needs a rethink on parking'
Bradford city centre is in danger of becoming a ‘ghost town’, says the owner of a long-established electrical shop. Dr Kully Johal, managing director of SS Audio Vision in James Street, said councillors should rethink their restrictive approach to parking
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Three really is the magic number...
The owner of three fast-food restaurants in Bradford is planning to invest around £500,000 upgrading them as trade continues to rise. Former banker Duncan Taylor owns three McDonald’s franchises in the city along with two more in Sheffield. His Thornbury
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Security firm's new fire division
A Keighley-based security firm has launched a new standalone division in response to demand for its non-electronic fire protection services Keybury Fire and Security has established the Fire Key division to provide services including fire-risk assessments
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Junior rugby league results
WEST RIDING YOUTH LEAGUE – Under-15, Premier: Newsome Panthers 24, Sheffield HH 12; West Bowling 38, Queensbury 40. Play-offs: Ovenden 36, Elland 26; Underbank Rangers 24, Littleborough 12; Brighouse Rangers 24, Greetland All Rounders 10; Wyke
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Junior soccer results
CRAVEN, AIRE & WHARFE LEAGUE – Under-11 A: Guiseley Blues 1, Long Lee 2; Skipton LMS 2, Shipley Lions 1; Thackley Warriors 2, Horsforth Earthquakes 6. B: BD3 1, Thackley Thunder 5; Bingley 7, Guiseley 1; Wilsden 1, Oakworth 10. C: Horsforth
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
25 years ago: Bradford’s historic Ivegate was to become traffic-free. Councillors decided to ban cars from the road on Saturdays and restrict it to delivery vehicles for the rest of the week. 50 years ago: A Salvation Army hall was reopened
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'Killer drug that must be curbed’
"It’s like your brain is trying to crawl out of your head. It affects your whole body; headaches lasting three or four days, projectile vomiting. The side-effects of taking it are not worth the high.” James (not his real name) discovered
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Treasure our relics
SIR – The Yorkshire company who are in charge of the City Park development showed great sensitivity when faced with the discovery of hidden gems from buildings demolished over 40 years ago (T&A, March 8), but in future we really do need to stop using
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Points scoring?
SIR – I write to answer David Ward’s letter (March 10) in which he states the Council took the vote to demolish the Odeon. This is wrong, as Councillor Ward well knows. Is he trying to stir it up in the city by saying this or pick up votes for his election
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Take it as red!
SIR – I am writing to thank all your readers who helped to make the British Heart Foundation’s National Heart Month campaign such a success last month. It was great to see so many people going Red for Heart for National Heart Month. From wearing red
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Shortfall in funding is bitter blow
It is a bitter blow to learn that plans for a sporting village at Odsal will now not happen on the scale previously envisaged and we are yet again left with an inferior option for the stadium. The bottom line, though, is that Odsal is nothing without
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Wolves at the door
SIR – Remembering the public information on television about ‘wolves’ on the streets, stealing from parked cars, there should be warnings about bigger bad wolves who are legally “robbing” us all. These include utility companies, who are mainly foreign-owned
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Viewing figures satisfy
SIR – Gary Lorriman might consider the BBC’s productions, Hotel Babylon, Robin Hood and Lark Rise to Candleford as garbage (T&A, March 17) but one man’s meat is another man’s poison. Viewing figures are the primary concern of every TV channel and each
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Recycling record
SIR – I work in the Scope shop in Bradford and would like to say a massive thank-you to everyone who helped us break the world record for recycling mobile phones back in January. The response we had was overwhelming, and I am delighted to be able to
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Sort out allotments
SIR – Your report on the vandalism at West Bowling (T&A, March 17) shows how the minority again takes its vengeance on hard-working people. It was interesting, however, to read that Bradford Council’s Belinda Gaynor stated money was being spent on allotment
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We know ugly truth
SIR – We note that Bradford has been identified in a nationwide survey as the city which travellers least want to visit, due to its being “dangerous, ugly and boring”. The knee-jerk response from our very well-paid strategic director of culture, tourism
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City must adopt zero tolerance approach
SIR – It’s no wonder Bradford has been voted the one of the worst city’s in the UK (T&A, March 19). Two more stabbings last week, with one young man losing his life. I would like to defend my city, but how can I? There are too many young men with a
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Get the look that is shades apart...
Brighter nights aren’t the only enlightening thing to look forward to this month. Every spring, there’s a beauty trend that knocks the winter socks off gothic eyes and dark lips and leaves us craving something fresh and pretty. This season it’s the
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Badges of honour
Jeremy White is a collector of football lapel badges who has turned his hobby into a fundraising activity for his beloved Bradford City. “Bradford City is my obsession. My father introduced me to Valley Parade nearly 50 years ago and at the age of 87
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Could the pencil mark Little Howard’s end?
Fans of Big Howard and his friend, Little Howard (pictured) will be thrilled to hear they’re coming to Bradford. Following the success of their BBC1 show Little Howard’s Big Question, Big Howard and animated six-year-old Little Howard are bringing their
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A passion for pastels
If you have a bit of a sweet tooth, switch your sugar habit to your wardrobe. Candy floss shades are this season’s style dessert of choice and, best of all, the trend is calorie-free. The spring/summer catwalks were illuminated with dreamy pastel shades
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Embracing life on the tourist trail
Forget trekking across the Himalayas on a diet of yak’s milk, wading through the leech-infested swamps of a Vietnamese jungle, or bareback horse-riding across the plains of Mongolia. You haven’t earned your stripes as a seasoned traveller unless you
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95 College jobs set to go in cutbacks
A funding crisis in further education colleges across Bradford district could see courses closed and lecturers’ jobs at risk, a leading union has warned. The University and College Union (UCU) membership at Bradford College is set to take industrial
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Taylor: We must be more hit than miss
Peter Taylor has urged City to strike while the iron’s hot against high-flying Notts County tonight. The Bantams squandered a string of scoring chances on the way to defeat at Hereford. Taylor is demanding a response at Valley Parade against the second-placed
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Cash crisis kills off £75m Odsal sports village
A funding crisis has kicked Bradford Council’s ambitious plans for a £75.5 million Odsal Sports Village firmly into touch, a new report has revealed. Last June, councillors agreed to push forward with a scheme to redevelop Odsal stadium and
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Sculthorpe recovery dashed by bone infection
The Bulls will not seek a quick fix despite Danny Sculthorpe’s ongoing injury woes. Yet to play a single minute since his winter switch to Grattan Stadium, the 30-year-old prop is sidelined indefinitely due to complications resulting from his off-season
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Blueprint to boost tourism unveiled
Rhubarb, steam trains and the first UK sightseeing pass are among eight schemes to promote tourism to Yorkshire nationally and boost the regional economy. Welcome to Yorkshire unveiled the plans to more than 1,000 guests at Harrogate’s International
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Cotterill hoping for good news on Rodgers
Steve Cotterill will ignore City’s lowly league position as he looks to maintain his unbeaten start with Notts County. Cotterill has overseen five wins and a draw since taking the County reins – after missing out to Peter Taylor at Valley Parade
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Giving Cambridge the blues
Did you save any Bluey’s – the Forces Free Airletters? The University of Cambrige is researching forces lives from letters to loved ones. Anonymity is guaranteed and they will be copied and returned. If you would like to make a contribution to this
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Woman taken to hospital after fire
A woman was taken to hospital last night after fire broke out in her Bradford flat. She was given oxygen therapy at the scene by firemen before being taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary to be checked for the effects of smoke inhalation.