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Silsden victims of yet another rain-off
Silsden’s game tonight against Flixton in Manchester in the Vodkat North West Counties League Premier Division was a victim of the wet weather. A waterlogged pitch caused the postponement but the decision was made so late that it just reached the Cobbydalers
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Five-star display puts Avenue in the clear
FC United of Manchester 1, Bradford Park Avenue 5 Bradford Park Avenue pulled clear of second-placed Guiseley at the top of the UniBond League Premier Division with a comprehensive victory over FC United of Manchester at Bury FC’s Gigg Lane tonight
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Cougars want to enjoy TV experience
Cougars hope tomorrow night will be their chance to shine as they take on Batley Bulldogs in front of a national audience. The Cougar Park clash is being screened live on Sky and promises to be a tense battle with both sides still seeking their
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Lawyer speaks at civil rights event
Civil rights activists, lawyers and academics were in Bradford for a conference on racial equality. Delegates at today's event, run by anti-racism charity The Monitoring Group, included civil rights lawyer Michael Mansfield. The event also included
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‘I’ll sue over my flooded salon’
A hairdresser whose salons were hit by three floods in four months has threatened Yorkshire Water with legal action to reclaim thousands she says she is owed. Claire Wilkinson has now re-opened Redheadz salon in Westgate, Shipley, after the
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Passengers happy at Bradford station revamp
Proposals have been put forward for a major scheme to refurbish and upgrade the district’s busiest rail station. Train operator Northern Rail is leading the development work on a far-reaching improvement scheme for Bradford Interchange.
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Bulls exhibition is picture perfect
Form is temporary, class is permanent. The slogan so often used by Liverpool football fans to explain their club’s pedigree amid jibes about their relative lack of recent success could just as easily apply to Bradford Bulls. Like the
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The hunt is on for famous film’s hat
A peaked cap worn by one of the most famous characters in British film history is being sought to help celebrate a movie milestone. Hunting the hat worn by Mr Perks in The Railway Children, is Keighley and Worth Valley Railway volunteer David
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Mixed reaction to pre-election Budget
Bradford’s business community gave a mixed reaction to the announcements made in yesterday’s pre-election budget. Bradford Chamber of Commerce cautiously welcomed the scrapping of stamp duty, a move the property sector has been “crying out
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VIDEO: Budget hits the better-off
Chancellor Alistair Darling turned the screw on the better off as he gave a helping hand to first-time buyers. In his last Budget before the General Election he announced the threshold for stamp duty on home buying would double from £125,000
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Plain sailing at Bingley barn conversion
This beautiful barn conversion belies its earlier incarnation as a pig sty, stable and dairy which was built around 1880. Halton Homes acquired this and other former farm buildings in Drake Hill Lane, Bingley, four-and-a-half years ago, turning them
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Go on tour with elegant Renault estate
You’ve got to admire Renault. Not only can it turn out cars as fast as anyone except Ford and Vauxhall, but it’s pretty good at making them interesting, too. Renaults for years has had a certain je ne sais quoi, as the French might say. That, allied
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Easter football courses
Bradford City Football Club’s Community Foundation are running two-day and four-day Easter courses. The four-day courses are from Tuesday, April 6 to Friday, April 9 at Thornton Grammar School, Sandy Sports Centre (Skipton) and GOALS Soccer Centre at
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Baptist get a second chance
Bowling Baptist, who were in continuous membership of the Bradford Mutual Sunday School League for 62 years until last December, have been handed a reprieve. Baptist, who were also members from 1923-39, were deemed to have resigned at the league’s January
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All Ready to Run
Keighley & Craven Athletics Club entered a record five teams in the Northern Athletics Road Relays held in Manchester. The event at Wythenshawe Park featured six and 12-stage races, with Keighley & Craven – who have seen a huge growth in the past year
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Join Force at Idle
JCT600 Bradford League club Idle have a NatWest CricketForce weekend on Saturday and Sunday (10am onwards). Volunteers are needed for odd jobs around the ground, such as painting, litter collecting and general tidying up. The club are also holding
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Club mourn stalwart’s death at 84
Keighley Cricket Club’s Jack Emsley, who was only made a life member of the JCT600 Bradford League last month, has died aged 84. Emsley, who received the honour as one of 16 former winners of the Sir Leonard Hutton Trophy, given for services to the league
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B&B cash in from bank job
Volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help give Bradford & Bingley’s ground at Wagon Lane a makeover as part of their centenary year. Staff from the Bingley branch of NatWest were among those who donned overalls and wielded paint brushes as part of the
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Too tough for Moss to call next season
The recession may still have an icy grip in many places but Keith Moss MBE is looking forward to the new JCT600 Bradford League season with optimism. Moss still has well publicised reservations about Twenty20 cricket impinging on the longer version of
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White remains loyal to Yorkshire
Yorkshire assistant coach Craig White has cited personal reasons for turning down the chance to replace Allan Donald as Warwickshire’s bowling coach over the winter. White also revealed that the opportunity to step up from his position as second-team
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Orford back in business
Matt Orford is included in the Bulls' 19-man squad for Friday's clash with Harlequins after overcoming a stomach bug. The Aussie playmaker missed last week's 18-6 defeat at Hull as a result of the virus but has resumed full training this week
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Rising Stars make a splash
There were some outstanding performances in the second of this year’s series of Rising Stars meets at Shipley Pool. Local clubs competed against each other for top honours and Bradford youngsters achieved numerous wins. The seven/eight-year-olds competed
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Bees seal another promotion
Bingley Bees’ men sealed their third successive Yorkshire League promotion as a 5-2 win over Huddersfield Dragons fifths ensured they would be crowned champions of Division Eight. A short-corner routine led to Ben Clough opening the scoring with a well-placed
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A pair of aces
Two players holed in one during the Bradford Winter Alliance competition at Headley. Martin Sugden of the host club aced the fourth hole and Steve Brown of Ben Rhydding did the same on the 12th. West Bradford duo Tracy Dadd and Martin Flanagan won the
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Ripper 'will never be free' - Straw
Justice Secretary Jack Straw has said there are “no circumstances” in which Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe would be released from prison. Mr Straw said there was nothing in the evidence he had seen which would lead the authorities to free the serial
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
25 years ago: Former Labour leader Michael Foot attacked the Government’s unemployment record at a rally at St George’s Hall, Bradford. 50 years ago: More than 900 Bradford schoolchildren arrived at St George’s Hall more than 45 minutes early for a concert
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Commons praise for MP Ann Cryer
Keighley and Ilkley MP Ann Cryer has been singled out in the Commons for her courageous stance on women’s issues. She received the accolade from Solicitor-General Vera Baird, who said: “Mrs Cryer is much praised by all, and rightly so. She has taken
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Tenager remanded in custody on murder bid charge
A 16-year-old boy has made a first appearance at Bradford Crown Court charged with attempted murder. The teenager, from the Manningham area of Bradford, was remanded back into custody yesterday by Judge Jennifer Kershaw QC. The boy, who cannot be named
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Actress tells of her glittering career
Oscar-nominated actress Imelda Staunton was at the National Media Musuem last night for a screentalk as part of Bradford International Film Festival. The star of comedy series Up The Garden Path spoke about her work in theatre, TV and film at the museum
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Brothers take starring roles
Talent runs in the family for brothers Edward and William Cooke, who have become stars of stage and screen. Edward, ten, is starring in the West End smash-hit production of Oliver! The youngster is playing young Oliver Twist in the show at the Theatre
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Shipley: removal of two existing condenser units and replace with two new condenser units, Account Office, Victoria Street. Steeton with Eastburn: demolition of agricultural/
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Fact-finders on a mission in the Dales
Conservation experts from the Balkans are on a fact-finding stay in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Representatives from government departments and conservation groups in Serbia, Kosovo and Albania are spending three days with Park authority members
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Partnership skill praised by Ofsted
The performance of Cottingley Village Primary School is satisfactory, according to school inspectors Ofsted. It has some good features, such as the quality of education in the Early Years Foundation Stage, the care, support and guidance provided for
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Library's £345,000 facelift
An extended and refurbished Cross Hills Library reopens on Monday. The Main Street facility has been given a £345,000 facelift, which includes an improved children’s area, an interview room, a new collection of DVDs, improved disabled access
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Skipton support group celebrates first year
A support group set up to tackle an ‘invisible illness’ is celebrating its first year. Around 30 members ranging from their 20s to 80s suffering from fibromyalgia in Craven meet up to ‘have a laugh’ on the second Tuesday of every month at the Quaker
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates’ court: Promotional Forming & Finishing Ltd, of Airedale Park, Royd Ings Avenue; eight counts of contravening producer responsibility obligation, £1,150 fine, £2,300 compensation, £1,015 costs
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Impressive Bradford juniors march on
Bradford under-12s added to their runners-up finish in the Yorkshire Youth League by reaching the second round of the Yazoo National Mini-Hockey Championships. They opened the tournament at Leeds Metropolitan University with a 1-0 win against Ben Rhydding
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Grayson moves quick to replace Kisnorbo
Leeds United have signed Preston central defender Neil Collins on loan after ruling out central defender Patrick Kisnorbo for the rest of the season. Australian international defender Kisnorbo, who is 29 today, suffered a severe Achilles tendon injury
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School names new head teacher
A new head teacher has been appointed at Bingley Grammar School. Julia Wright, director of teaching and learning at the successful Dixons City Academy, in West Bowling, Bradford, will succeed current head Chris Taylor, 53, who is leaving the district
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Big names ready to roll into town
Indie acts Pete Doherty, The Klaxons, Happy Mondays and Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield from the Stone Roses are among the stars lined up for weekly music sessions launched in Bradford next week. The Friday night live music and DJ set, called Rock n Rolla, will
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School's top effort for charity rewarded
Pupils in Ilkley are celebrating after being named among the country’s best Children in Need fundraisers. Ilkley Grammar School’s efforts contributed more than £4,800 to last year’s appeal. Now, Children in Need organisers have invited an Ilkley Grammar
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Residents in a hole over state of roads
Proposals to address a Bradford community’s pothole hell are being considered by residents. Villagers in Oakenshaw are fed up with the state of four roads which are perforated by unsightly and dangerous pot holes in unadopted roads consisting of rock
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U19 ace Wilks whacked by Stirk
Right On Cue Dave Stirk rolled back the years with an impressive performance to beat Yorkshire under-19 champion Damian Wilks in the BRADFORD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP quarter-finals. The Undercliffe Cricket Club player raced into a 3-0 lead before Wilks
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Jet2 fly to the rescue as strike hits VIPs
Leeds-Bradford Airport-based airline Jet2 “rescued” royals and celebrities including Prince William and Mike Tyson from the chaos caused by the British Airways strike. Jet2 loaned several planes in a so-called “wet lease” to BA after the bigger
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Airport is gateway in £500,000 scam
A gang of Eastern European fraudsters who milked the British benefits system to claim nearly £500,000 used Leeds-Bradford airport as their gateway to the country. The gang knew how easy it was to defraud ‘Benefit Britain’ and that it was unlikely their
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Bank's £2bn plan to get business on the move
A new business development team has been launched by Yorkshire Bank’s Bradford-based West Yorkshire Financial Solutions Centre as it steps up support for businesses. The team will target businesses with turnovers of between £5 million and £50 million
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Putting you right on your rights
Whether buying goods in a shop, having the car serviced, or employing a builder to put up an extension, consumer satisfaction is vital. Over the past two decades, the rise in watchdog-style TV programmes, articles in the media and advice from a variety
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Seconds v Firsts in cup
Bradford Salem Seconds host Baildon’s first team next Wednesday in a first-round Aire-Wharfe Cup tie. Wharfedale Thirds travel to Keighley Seconds, and Aireborough Firsts host Yarnbury Seconds on the same night. Ilkley Seconds entertain
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Next time, someone might die
It is hard to fathom what motivates people who wreck, burn and destroy seemingly just for the sake of it. While in no way condoning theft, for example, it is perhaps easier to understand the reasons why people steal, but wanton destruction baffles almost
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Get bug hunting
SIR – Meningitis UK would like to remind readers there’s still time to organise a Big Bug Hunt fundraising event. Nurseries and playgroups can take part in the scheme throughout the spring to help in the fight against meningitis. The Big Bug Hunt
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Restore for film future
SIR – In one breath, Government quango Yorkshire Forward is supporting the Bradford City of Film designation (T&A, March 17) – with our money. In the other, it is intent on destroying (against most people’s wishes) the Odeon building, the largest cinema
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Are we living in a ‘broken Britain’?
SIR – Nineteen-year-old Mohammed Rayaib was stabbed in Bradford Moor last week, with a 22-year-old man now charged with murder. The incident took place only three weeks after the killing of Huddersfield shopkeeper Gurmail Singh, aged only 63. A hard-working
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Firm welcomes Hong Kong deal
Local knowledge by a former Bradford switchgear company boss has led to a Hong Kong firm choosing a Bradford training body to develop its staff. A vanguard group of four employees from VL Automation flew from Hong Kong to attend a course at
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Lesson learned?
SIR – I visited Tesco in Great Horton, and before starting my shopping, I went to the toilets. As I entered, a lady was talking to a girl aged about two-and-a-half. She was not with the child, but was trying to ask her where her mummy was. I tried to
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Series is a must-see
SIR – Thank you Gary Lorriman, your letter ‘A BBC Turn Off’ (T&A, March 17), for reminding me just how much I enjoy Lark Rise To Candleford (pictured). My big disappointment is that very shortly we shall see the end of series three, and I suspect millions
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Lack of imagination
SIR – Re the article ‘Shopping centre looks an absolute disgrace’ (T&A, March 18). I read this article and thought, yes, it is an absolute disgrace. The drab construction is devoid of any finesse whatsoever, just boring blank concrete slabs. I then
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Focus on Spain’s eco challenges
Spain, twice the area of the UK, with about three-quarters the population, is facing the challenge of the changing climate with some purpose, and with good reason. In many ways, Spain is fortunate to be just outside the tropics, but not far
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New Bradford libraries may be rubber-stamped
Bradford Council is being asked to approve plans for new and replacement libraries at Haworth, Idle and Wyke, following a review of the service. Consultants were called in and funded by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council to see where
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A night of mind games and mystery
One of the TV highlights of last year was psychological illusionist Derren Brown (pictured) getting people to ‘stick’ to their sofas while watching his Channel 4 show, Mind Control. His previous mind-boggling achievements include predicting the winning
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Bantams battlers rain on County's promotion parade
City 0 Notts County 0 Peter Taylor got the response he was after as City slugged it out with League Two’s form team last night. Taylor fumed at the inconsistency after Saturday’s disappointment at Hereford. He demanded better against
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McNamara: We'll show Harlequins no mercy
Steve McNamara would be only too happy to stick the boot into ailing Harlequins. The Londoners are in a bad way ahead of their trip to Bradford on Friday, sitting rock bottom of Super League and crippled by a lengthy injury list. Quins were missing
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Arson attack leaves charity store in ruins
A life-line community furniture store which provides vital household appliances and furnishings at low cost to people living in one of Bradford’s poorest estates has been ravaged by arsonists. But organisers of the charity have vowed to carry
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Towpath robbers ambushed cyclist in knife terror
Two robbers who waylaid a cyclist at knifepoint on a dark towpath have been locked up. Andrew Hacking and Steven Simpkins lurked by the Leeds-Liverpool Canal in Shipley and pounced on Kenneth Stewart as he cycled home from Bradford.
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Nott bad! Taylor happy with a point
Peter Taylor felt City passed their test against the side he is tipping as promotion favourites. The Bantams battled their way to a goalless draw with second-placed Notts County at soggy Valley Parade last night. City bounced back from
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Pervert tracked from Australia
A Bradford paedophile was caught after sharing his sexual fantasies with a 14-year-old girl in Australia, a court heard. The teenager’s mother told the local police and they contacted officers in West Yorkshire. Matthew Dunn’s home was raided and his
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Guiseley move joint top with Avenue in race for title
The battle for the UniBond Premier Division title intensified tonight, with Guiseley’s 4-2 win at Stocksbridge taking them level on points with leaders Bradford Park Avenue. The neighbours are locked on 61 points apiece, with Avenue staying
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Sedge respond with magnificent seven
Liversedge put back-to-back Northern Counties East Premier Division defeats behind them with a 7-1 home victory over Hallam. Ben Hardy broke the deadlock midway through the first half. A hat-trick from Andy Philp, a brace from Jamie Wasley and a goal
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Firefighters battle scrapyard blaze
Firefighters were tonight battling a blaze at a metal traders in Stanningley. Crews from Stanningley fire station were called to Metal Interests Northern in Arthur Street at around 6pm after magnesium caught fire in a scrap yard. A spokesman