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Bradford gang members jailed over £1.3m drugs plot
A criminal mastermind who took flying and sailing lessons in a bid to widen his empire by smuggling drugs into the country has been jailed for 16 years. Kevin Booth was described as “a professional criminal at the highest level” by the judge
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There's no financial crisis at Yorkshire - Boycott
Yorkshire stalwart Geoffrey Boycott OBE has allayed fears that his former county are in a financial crisis. The ex-White Rose opener is a director on the board at Headingley, and has responded to reports that they are having to tighten their belts to
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Fellows in charge at Wyke
Wyke have signed the experienced Kevin Fellows as their coach for the forthcoming Pennine League Divsion Two campaign. The club’s new HQ will be Low Moor WMC.
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Moore gives Bulldogs a final booster
Batley Bulldogs’ young scrum half Gareth Moore is gearing up for the biggest game in his career after successfully passing a fitness test on his shoulder. The inspirational 21-year-old half-back will regain the No 7 shirt for the Bulldogs’ date with
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Potter is focused on Saints
Mick Potter may have been announced as Bradford Bulls’ coach for the 2011 campaign but he has reiterated his commitment to Knowsley Road for the rest of the 2010 season. He said: “Although I’m looking forward to the challenge at Bradford next season
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Finigan in with a shout of Bulls debut
Vinny Finigan could be in line to make his Bulls debut in Sunday's clash with Salford at Odsal. The 20-year-old wing or full back only earned his first selection in a match-day 19 last week but is competing with Stuart Reardon and Dave Halley for a
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Duckett calls for fans' support and a show of unity
Ryan Duckett has called on the Bulls supporters to play their part in a positive end to 2010 - and a bold new era in 2011. Fans have voted with their feet during a wretched run of form that has seen Bradford lose eight in a row, less than 9,000
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Cougars ready to express themselves in Rail Cup
Barry Eaton is encouraging his Cougars to express themselves at tomorrow's Northern Rail 9s. With their Championship survival bid on the back-burner until next week’s clash with Toulouse, Keighley can instead focus on providing some entertainment for
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Vandals steal plants from Calverley £6,000 path for disabled
Thieves have been condemned for stealing flowers and plants the day after they were planted on a £6,000 pathway created by award-winning volunteers for disabled people to use. Volunteers in Calverley In Bloom say they have been left “shattered” by the
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New store may ‘damage town’
Plans to build a new Tesco superstore and a care home could damage Ilkley’s ‘prosperity and unique culture’ it was warned yesterday. On the final day of a public planning inquiry into the supermarket giant’s plans for the town, it was also
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Murder accused footballer was ‘buying nappies’
A professional footballer accused of shooting a man dead in the street six years ago told an Old Bailey jury he was busy doing the ‘nappy run’. Gavin Grant, now 26, who played for Bradford City last season, is accused of murdering 21-year-old
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Conductor punched six times on Bradford to Skipton train by smoker
A train conductor was punched six times in the head and face after he asked a passenger to put out a cigarette. British Transport Police officers are appealing for witnesses to the attack at Bradford Forster Square station on Thursday, July
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Children welcomed to Dixons Academy at Allerton
A fresh crop of children have received a warm welcome to their future school during a pupil-run harmony camp. Year Nine and Ten pupils at Dixons Allerton Academy in Oaks Lane, Bradford, were charged with running the event to give the academy
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Even a hungry octopus couldn’t save the World Cup
It was the stand-out moment of the World Cup bar none – and had nothing at all to do with the tournament. Mark Lawrenson’s feature on the Relief of Mafeking was five minutes of well-researched and thought-provoking television. It was a fascinating insight
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Tight at the top in Vets League
Running log The tightest championship finish in years seems likely after reaching the halfway point of the YORKSHIRE VETS LEAGUE at Honley. The fifth of the nine races sees Pudsey Pacers and Horsforth with sizeable gaps over a chasing group of four
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Collins impresses at Park Avenue helm
The sheer size of the squad currently training and appearing in the pre-season friendlies is the only headache new Avenue boss Simon Collins has at the moment. A comfortable victory over an uninspiring Durham City side last Saturday and a good performance
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Worsnop accident takes priority for Guiseley
The only fly in the ointment at Guiseley as they look to a bright new future in a higher division is the cloud created by Jon Worsnop’s accident. The goalkeeper is a popular figure at Nethermoor after starring in some tough games in the Lions’ UniBond
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New trial date to be set for 'Crossbow Cannibal' Stephen Griffiths
The trial of a mature student accused of murdering three prostitutes in Bradford will not now take place in November, a judge has ruled. Stephen Griffiths appeared at Sheffield Crown Court via videolink from Wakefield Prison. He is charged with murdering
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Motorcyclist in fatal Cononley Lane Ends crash named
A Keighley motorcyclist who was killed in a crash in Cononley on Wednesday has been named as 26-year-old Lukasz Pawlowski. Mr Pawlowski, of New Town Close, off West Lane, died on the A629 road near Cononley Lane Ends. Police say he lost control
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Adventures beckon for South Craven School, Cross Hills, student Emily Yates
A wheelchair-using student at South Craven School, Cross Hills, near Keighley, will be living with Bedouin tribes and scuba diving from the end of this month. Emily Yates, who has finished taking four A-Levels, will travel to Egypt with the Yorkshire
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Reborn Farsley up and running again
Farsley have arrived on the non-league scene after the all new club made their bow in a friendly at AFC Emley last night. A 3-1 victory saw them get off to a winning start as they build towards their debut season on the football pyramid. The club, a
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School students have a splashing time at Doe Park, Denholme, reservoir
Kayaking, sailing and canoeing were the order of the day for about 60 students who took part in this year’s Doe Park regatta. Pupils took to the water at the Denholme reservoir first as part of a six-week training programme to enable them to test out
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Ilkley Rugby Club's £10,000 boost for new clubhouse fund
Ilkley Rugby Club is to receive another £10,000 of public funds towards its new clubhouse, but questions remain over more council cash requested. Ilkley Parish Council has agreed to give the further money to the Denton Road rugby union club for its £1.4
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Brighouse author Tim Murgatroyd at book signing
Brighouse author Tim Murgatroyd will be signing copies of his book Taming Poison Dragons at Waterstones in Bradford tomorrow. Set in 12th century China, the book tells the story of a young poet whose passion and individuality leave him struggling against
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Friday, July 16, 2010
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Rachel Christine Chorley, aged 21, of Kennerleigh Walk, Holme Wood; fraud by false representation, 12 months’ conditional discharge, £28.99 compensation, £40 costs. Lee James Johnson, aged 28
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VIDEO: Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe to spend rest of his life behind bars
Interview with Richard McCann, the son of Wilma McCann (a victim of Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe) outside court Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe must spend the rest of his life behind bars, the High Court ruled today. The decision
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Man's body found in Bradford flat four months after he died
An inquiry has begun into the death of a man which was only discovered when police were called to his Bradford home because of the smell. It is believed Shaun France, 49, might have died four months before his decomposing body was found at
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Potter: I'm not here to revolutionise Bradford Bulls
The bootroom era may be over but Bradford didn’t need to look far for the man who will lead their bold new age. Mick Potter is the first coach during the club’s Super League existence not to be promoted from within, yet he too remains indelibly
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Friday, July 16, 2010
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Girlington: construction of extension to form meeting room and group room, St Edmunds Nursery School, Washington Street. Girlington: construction of new mezzanine floor and installation
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Norman and Joan Kirkbright's 70 years of joy
When Norman and Joan Kirkbright tied the knot they had just a week together before they were separated for five years by war. But Mrs Kirkbright never doubted that her husband would return safely. Now the couple are celebrating 70 years of marriage.
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Murder charge over Bradford policeman's death
A man has been charged with murder over the death of a Bradford police officer knocked down on the island of Lanzarote by an alleged hit-and-run drink-driver. Rugby-playing Detective Constable Matthew Dunn, 31, was killed while on holiday on
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Adventure playground opens after success in TV voting contest
An adventure playground has been opened to the community at a Bradford primary school after its success in a television voting contest. State-of-the-art facilities have been installed on what used to be a boggy, derelict area of grass in the grounds
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New Tesco store 'would hit Ilkley shops'
A public inquiry was yesterday told Tesco had failed to listen to the “overwhelming voice of public opinion” in its determination to build a new store in Ilkley. And it was alleged Tesco had “short stocked” its existing store in the town to persuade
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Top stand-up comedians to perform at St George's Hall
Top stand-up comedians will perform in Bradford over the next six months. The 13 acts booked for St George’s Hall between September 17 and January 31 include television hits Jimmy Carr, Reginald D Hunter, Al Murray, Mock the Week’s Frankie Boyle, Grumpy
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Mugger robbed woman of purse
A man who mugged a frail pensioner in broad daylight had already served seven years imprisonment for causing grievous bodily harm, a court heard. A judge ordered that Damien Busby, 34, be assessed by a psychiatrist on the level of danger he posed to
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Avenue re-sign Greaves ahead of Droylsden friendly
Bradford Park Avenue have tasted both victory and defeat from their first two friendlies so they are unsure what to expect from tomorrow’s home warm up game against Droylsden. After a comfortable victory over a new-look Durham City side, Simon Collins
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Friday, July 16, 2010
25 years ago: A Buttershaw man was pulled from the sea in a dramatic dawn rescue. 50 years ago: White lace was the favourite material chosen for their wedding dresses by brides married in the Bradford district.
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Life should mean life, says Ripper victim's son
Today, the High Court in London will make a judgement about whether Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, has served enough time for the murders he committed in Yorkshire and Lancashire between 1975 and 1980. The Bradford-born lorry driver
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Bradford's cross-rail link is 'too expensive'
Reviving a campaign to develop a cross-city rail link between Forster Square station and Bradford Interchange could jeopardise projects already in the pipeline, a regeneration meeting was told yesterday. City Hall’s regeneration chief Barra
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Challenges dent faith in law
Many people will probably be amazed to learn that the fate of the Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe, is still tying up court time and racking up costs to the taxpayer. When this multiple murderer was given 20 life sentences in 1981 after killing 13 women
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Bradford City hit by double injury blow
Michael Flynn and Tommy Doherty could both miss City’s Essex tour next week because of minor injuries. The key midfielders are definitely out of the friendly at North Ferriby tomorrow. And Peter Taylor will not take a chance if he feels
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Rise above this march
SIR – The recently-retired Bishop of Bradford advises us to sign a petition organised by Hope Not Hate against a march by the English Defence League. I prefer the sensible approach of Councillor Dale Smith, in a recent T&A letter: “Let them get on with
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Help to find my feet
SIR – This is not a sad letter, it is an open thank you. My wife Pat died on July 4 and my burden was/is made easier by so many people. Crossley House, wards 3 and 30 at the Bradford Royal Infirmary, my neighbours, family, friends, the Anchorage members
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Care for unloved cats
SIR – How sad I was to read of yet more cats inundating Yorkshire’s cat rescue homes. If only people thought before buying a bundle of fluff that turns into an adult cat that depends entirely on you for food, love and safety. While shopping in Wilkinsons
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Case of Nimbyism?
SIR – So MP Philip Davies is concerned about Bingley and Ilkley Grammar schools. He is a fervent advocate of cuts in government spending, yet he apparently doesn’t like it when this impinges upon his own constituents. This is a classic
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A new era for city?
SIR – How inspiring it was to read the latest Council’s Community Pride newsletter headed ‘Building a better Bradford’. There’s the massive new distribution centre for Marks & Spencer all set for business, a new hotel together with headquarters for Provident
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Unfair free-for-all
SIR – After reading in the national papers about the Somali man and his large family – who fled their own country and now live in a £2 million Kensington mansion paid for by taxpayers – I am left wondering how this is allowed to happen. This man is unemployed
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Bishop’s sense of justice – and fun!
SIR – In 2002, the recently-retired Bishop of Bradford, the Right Rev David James, played a significant role in persuading Muslims to go on the two-million strong London demo against the Iraq war. The Bishop argued that people of faith should unite and
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Westfield link proves fruitful
Bradford property professionals are keen to work more closely with developer Westfield after striking up a positive relationship during recent discussions about the creation of the Bradford Urban Garden. Bradford Property Forum said it would
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Appeal to stop youths risking lives on Bradford railways
A reckless act of stupidity on one of the main rail lines into Bradford has been highlighted as one example of the way youngsters are putting their lives at risk through criminal behaviour on the railways. Network Rail has revealed there
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Nothing Hollywood about Moat
Now, I like a folk hero as much as the next man, and I’ve seen Rambo many times. But even I, with my admittedly warped and childish sense of what’s important in life, find it a bit difficult to comprehend why people are coming out in support of Raoul
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Stores at your Beck and call!
Bradford is set to receive a double jobs boost after two national chains announced opening dates for new stores in the city. Virgin Media is set to unveil a brand new shop in central Bradford, while Tesco has revealed more details about the
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Taj and go for super-six cyclists!
Four Bradford sisters and two of their daughters are taking on the challenge of the first overseas cycle ride organised by the Bradford Marie Curie Hospice. Councillor Jeanette Sunderland, leader of Bradford Council’s Liberal Democrat Group
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Uninsured driver fled from police, court told
A 20-year-old dangerous driver who forced other motorists to swerve to get out of his way as he tried to flee pursuing police was told by a judge it seemed to be “a matter of routine” to drive without insurance in Bradford. Bradford Crown
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High Court hears plea by Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe
Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe’s bid not to spend the rest of his life behind bars was being heard at the High Court in London today. His application will be heard to have a tariff set, which could lead to parole. Sutcliffe, 63, of
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Free swimming in Bradford is coming to an end
Bradford Council has admitted it cannot afford to subsidise free swimming for the summer when Government funding runs out at the end of this month. Money for the scheme for under-16s and the over-60s was supposed to run until next year, but
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Potter named new Bradford Bulls coach
Mick Potter today sealed a deal that will see him return to Odsal next season as the Bulls’ head coach. The current St Helens boss has agreed a two-year contract to succeed Steve McNamara, who stepped down earlier this week. Initially
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Bradford brain tumour charity reaches £1 million milestone
Bradford brain tumour charity Andrea’s Gift is celebrating raising £1 million. Seven years since the charity was set up in memory of Bradford mum-of-two Andrea Key, who died aged 42 of a brain tumour in May, 2002, supporters have pulled out
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Robberies, burglaries and sex and violent crimes in Bradford increase
The number of robberies, sexual offences, burglaries and violent incidents has increased across Bradford in the past year. But car theft, theft from a car, and overall crime is down across the district, according to the British Crime Survey
