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Rudolph heroics in vain for Yorkshire
Yorkshire were denied a valuable LV=County Championship victory at Essex despite a thrilling run-chase at Chelmsford. Led by Jacques Rudolph, who hit a magnificent century, the Tykes fell just 36 short of a mammoth victory target of 369 – meaning their
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Bradford Bulls linked to Paleaaesina
Bradford are believed to be keen on signing Wigan prop Iafeta Paleaaesina, who is out of contract at the end of the current season. The 28-year-old Kiwi is the kind of impact front-rower the Bulls have lacked this year and crucially would not
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Paynter set to miss start of the season
Leeds United’s search for an additional striker has heightened with news that Billy Paynter’s shin injury could keep him out of action for between six and eight weeks. At first United thought Paynter’s injury, collected on the tour to Slovakia, was a
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Digging around for history at Abbey
Are you more Indiana Jones or Time Team? Would you prefer to be a Tudor or a monk? Raid the dressing-up rail on Tuesday and find out in the fantastic remains of Kirkstall Abbey, near Leeds, which is hosting part of the Festival of British Archaeology
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Clematis are the perfect partners
There are clematis for virtually every setting, whether you want them to hide a structural eyesore or provide colour and interest intertwined with evergreen shrubs. Combining clematis with other choice plants, such as roses, can create a focal point
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New season at Playhouse
It’s curtain-up for a new season at Keighley Playhouse, which has announced its new season covering dramas and comedies from Alan Bennett to John Chapman. “They are guaranteed to raise a smile or two,” says chairman Kevin Moore. “Keighley audiences are
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Pupils stage show for Valerie’s gong
Youngsters at Idle theatre school Stage 84 have performed at a special event celebrating principal Valerie Jackson’s MBE for services to the arts. Valerie was recently presented with her MBE by Princess Anne in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace
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Dip into local history
Pond dipping with brightly-coloured nets is something I fondly remember from my childhood. Wilton Park – or Batley Park, as it is more commonly known – was a regular destination for days out when I was young. The difference between Batley Park then
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Colbon under starter's orders for Bradford Bulls clash
Hull KR winger Liam Colbon is viewing tomorrow night's clash with the Bulls as if it were the first game of the season. Colbon has been out for four-and-a-half months after wretched luck with injuries. After recovering from a broken jaw suffered against
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Bradford Bulls look to Kearney and Addy to win battle of halves
Acting head coach Lee St Hilaire knows Bradford must be wary of the boot if they are to avoid a kicking at Hull KR tomorrow evening. The Craven Park clash is virtually a must-win for the Bulls, who currently sit three points adrift of the play-off places
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Rudolph gives Yorkshire a shot at victory
A marvellous innings from Jacques Rudolph has given Yorkshire a chance of an unlikely victory against Essex in the LV=County Championship. Going into the final session of the match the Tykes need 181 more runs to win, and it is down to the South African
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Man indecently assaulted teenage girls
A 20-year-old man who sexually assaulted two girls was told by a judge he had “a stupid, arrogant and unpleasant” attitude to women. Akif Askar approached the 15-year-olds in the street and indecently assaulted them, Bradford Crown Court heard today.
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Brassington favourite on home patch
Kyle Brassington, who reached the second round of the $10,000 event at Ilkley three weeks ago, is back in his home town. The 23-year-old – his birthday is today – is set to be a leading light in the AEGON British Tour event. Among those likely to be
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We all need to prove our worth in new era for Bradford Bulls
We absolutely have to get our own house in order ahead of the trip to Hull KR. It’s been a tough couple of weeks on and off the field so it’s important we get back into something like a regular routine. We are trying our utmost to keep
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Leeds United a big draw for Premiership players
Young Premiership players looking to join a Championship club on loan want to make Leeds United their first port of call. That’s the message Leeds manager Simon Grayson has gleaned from the players’ agents as he looks to strengthen his squad
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Cougars can’t afford to lose to Toulouse
It’s make or break for the Cougars as they prepare for possibly their most important game of the season so far. Toulouse return to Cougar Park tomorrow evening, with head coach Barry Eaton calling the clash a ‘must-win’ if his side are to stand any chance
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P&B quartet get close to fell race winner
Running Log Pudsey & Bramley had four runners in the top ten of the Holme Moss Fell Race covering 18 miles of challenging terrain around Holmfirth. Calder Valley’s Karl Gray won the English Championship event on Sunday but Darren Kay led a strong P&
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Avenue forwards urged to put bodies on line
New Avenue manager Simon Collins is looking to the strikers in his pre-season squad to prove their worth and earn a deal for the coming campaign. Avenue scored just twice in their first three fixtures and although two of the games were against higher-ranking
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Bradford City visit to Stambridge a real eye-opener
Thank goodness for the two Toms. Without the wonder of satellite navigation, I would without doubt be writing this from the middle of Farmer Barleymow’s field. City’s current spell in Essex has opened up a whole new world to me; places I’ve never heard
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Mein Host mixed in special circles
We do live in a small world. Stopping above a pub in a picturesque corner of Essex could not be further removed from the hustle and bustle of Bradford life. So imagine my surprise when the landlord greets me first morning with a hearty breakfast and
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Yorkshire chasing 369 to win
A fascinating last two sessions were in prospect on the final day at the County Ground after Essex set Yorkshire an attacking declaration target at Chelmsford. Resuming on 229-3, the hosts batted on for 46 minutes during the morning session, for the
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Clubs drift back over three-week period
The local clubs will have a staggered start to the campaign as the various leagues go for different opening weekends following a truncated closed season after the World Cup. With the higher leagues having play-offs at the end of last term, they are the
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New players required
Undercliffe Celtic under-14s are seeking players for the forthcoming Craven, Aire & Wharfe League season, with a goalkeeper a priority. They have also entered the West Riding County FA Junior Trophy. Pre-season training and trials start at Peel Park
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Regan takes charge of Liversedge for last time
Sunay’s centenary match against a Legends XI at Clayborn (3pm) will be a celebration for Liversedge but also the last match for management pairing Sean Regan and Billy Miller. The Legends team will include local heroes such as Dean Windass, Peter Beagrie
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Bikers club together to raise 999 unit cash
An open day has been organised by a Shipley bikers’ club to raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The event, organised by the Pyeratz, features food stalls, raffles, and live music. Shops and businesses in Shipley will show their support by hosting
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Robbers attack man and steal life savings
A vulnerable man had his life savings stolen after being attacked in his home in a “despicable robbery.” Intruders entered the house, dragged the man to the floor and stole his safe, which contained a substantial amount of cash. Detectives are appealing
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Appeal over missing Buttershaw girl
Police are appealing for help to find a 14-year-old girl who disappeared from her Bradford home last month. Megan Thewlis, of Bottomley Street, Buttershaw, is believed to be in the area with her 16-year-old sister Robyn. She is known
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Friday, July 23, 2010
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Asif Iqbal, aged 28, of Haslingden Drive, Heaton; drunk and disorderly, £65 fine, £100 costs; failure to surrender to custody, detention in courthouse until court rises. Aaron Archer, aged 28
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Pupils raise £1,200 for Airedale Hospital baby ward
South Craven School pupils have raised £1,200 for an Airedale Hospital department. Year seven children collected the cash mostly through making and selling cakes and organising competitions. Pupils from each year group select a different good cause
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End of term for teacher Shirley
Assistant headteacher Shirley Moffat will call time on a 35-year teaching career when she retires from Burley and Woodhead Primary School today. The 60-year-old, from Burley-in-Wharfedale, has spent the past 11 years working at the school and has, in
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'At risk' site to be reviewed
The housing developer working on Menston’s former High Royds psychiatric hospital site has pledged to work with English Heritage over the ‘at risk’ status of hospital grounds. Ben Bailey Homes said it was not aware of the inclusion of the former hospital
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Pupils get an insight into future careers
Ambitious primary school children got a possible glimpse of their futures at a careers day. Year Six children at Hothfield Junior School, in Silsden, met members of the Education Business Partnership (EBP) at school support services firm Education Bradford
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Sport for all at Cougar Park, Keighley
Sports, music, games and children’s entertainment is on offer at a fun day at Keighley’s Cougar Park on August 21. The Community Fun Day is under the banner of Growing Keighley, a local food growing project. Celebrity guest at the event, which runs
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VIDEO: Two held after armed raiders target jeweller
Two men were being quizzed by detectives last night in connection with an armed robbery at a jewellers shop in Bradford. Raiders, believed to be armed with a stick and possibly an axe, broke the glass in the front window of the shop to gain access.
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Changes at Relay are leap in right direction
A Bradford-based recruitment firm has bounced back from the recession following a programme of cultural and organisational changes. Relay Recruitment boss Steven Street says the remodelling is a major leap forward for the Salem Street firm.
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Fault puts brake on train passengers
A drive to increase passenger numbers on the new rail service between Bradford and London has been hindered by mechanical problems with one of the trains that runs on the route. Grand Central, which runs three return services a day from the Interchange
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Stave off boredom with some sporting fun
A whole host of sporting summer activities are on offer during the six-week school holidays to keep children in the district from getting bored. Young people can try athletics, badminton, canoeing and kayaking, climbing, cricket, dance, fit
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Friday, July 23, 2010
25 years ago: More than 100 people would be thrown on to the city’s streets if five voluntary schemes did not receive funding, a report warned. 50 years ago: The Mayor of Keighley opened the town’s ten-storey block of flats at Quebec House
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'Burglar ruined life of victim aged 87'
A heroin addict who ruined an 87-year-old woman’s life by breaking into her flat at night has been jailed for five years. Dominic Kennedy was on licence after serving a four-year stretch for burglary when he targeted Winnie Hargreaves’ home, Bradford
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A step in the right direction
What happens when someone witnesses yobbishness or anti-social behaviour? In too many cases, unfortunately, they do nothing. Of course, people must always think carefully before intervening directly because that could be putting themselves at risk.
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Bradford rapist is facing a long jail sentence
A taxi driver who raped a young mother in the back of his cab may be jailed indefinitely as a dangerous offender. A judge told Mohammed Ahmed: “This is a predatory attack by a man in the course of his work on a lone 19-year-old female.”
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Attitude must change
SIR – What a depressing article (T&A, July 16) about the campaign for a cross-city rail link, in which Barra Mac Ruairi, the Council’s Regeneration Chief, stated that, while the scheme was feasible, it was too expensive and that priority must be
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Invest in positive future for areas
Over the past 20 years, Bradford has pioneered community action schemes that could serve as a template for the community empowerment idea central to Prime Minister David Cameron’s Big Society. Under various rubrics – City Challenge, Single Regeneration
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Author’s lasting legacy
SIR – On behalf of the Meningitis Trust, the only charity to offer a range of free professional services and community-based support for people affected by meningitis, I would like to thank the Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity for recently awarding
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No better opportunity
SIR – Bradford’s regeneration chief, Barra Mac Ruairi has stuck his head in the sand, with the help of 25 officers, in regard to the proposed cross-rail project (T&A, July 16). Andrew Mason was right in what he said at the Bradford Regeneration Summit
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No need for non-jobs
SIR – I thank Mr Rhodes (T&A, July 19) for upgrading my limited intellect concerning Government quangos. Usually, from my view, when pen contacts paper, there is a point, or points, to be made. In our society, we have, to coin a phrase, too many chiefs
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Wagons are repellent
SIR – Re Omega Protein’s foul-smelling, animal-waste-carrying lorries (T&A, July 20). The stench fills our homes and our gardens, our shops and – most worryingly – our lungs. They offend us; they offend our schoolchildren as they eat their fish and
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Will rules apply to all?
SIR – The full face mask is now approved, after Immigration Minister Damian Green said a ban would be “rather un-British”. Assuming this applies equally to males, females, adults and children, can they be worn in public places such as shops, markets,
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Our village doesn’t need this change
SIR – Why is the planning department of Bradford determined to turn Queensbury into a town? Any spare plot of land is sprouting houses. We have a new Tesco being built which will cause no end of traffic problems and at the moment there are two lots of
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Uninvited – the party’s over, Nick
Inviting British National Party leader Nick Griffin to Buckingham Palace was a bit like asking Myra Hindley if she could babysit for a couple of hours. So it comes as no surprise that Buck House has managed to wriggle out of its commitment to get Griffin
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Thornton family admit letting three pet dogs suffer
A mother and son who pleaded guilty to 12 animal cruelty charges between them told magistrates they lived on toast so they could feed their dogs and buy flea shampoo. Pamela Mann, 57, and Richard Simpson, 29, from Brooklands Avenue in Thornton, were
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Plea to find man after sex attack
Police have warned the public not to approach a man wanted in connection with a serious sexual assault who has links in Skipton. Detectives have taken the unusual step of naming David Laing Taylor, 47, of Reginald View, Chapeltown, Leeds, who
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Speight: I feared I’d blown it with Bradford City
Jake Speight has vowed to prove City were right for not showing him the door. In his first interview since coming out of prison, the striker publicly said sorry to the club and the fans. And Speight stressed that he can win over the
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Butterfly gallery spreads its wings in Saltaire
A new art gallery showcasing work by people in and around Saltaire will open to the public next week. Angela Walmsley had hoped the gallery, at the Butterfly Rooms, Bingley Road, would be ready in time for the Saltaire Festival but she said
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Man, 68 beaten in music dispute
A vulnerable elderly man was subjected to an attack in his own home after playing loud music, a Court heard. Christopher Proctor punched and kicked his 68-year-old victim and threatened him with a screwdriver in a three-hour ordeal, Bradford
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Lynch focused on Bradford Bulls duties
Four Bulls stars have forced themselves into England contention ahead of this year’s Four Nations tournament. Skipper Andy Lynch, Jamie Langley, Nick Scruton and Paul Sykes all took part in a training camp on Tuesday when a 37-strong national
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Buttershaw school honours its tragic teenagers
Four tragic teenagers who died while pupils at a Bradford school were remembered this week at the opening of a memorial garden. A poignant ceremony for families and friends was held at Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College yesterday after
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Leeds United trio set to return
Billy Paynter, Jason Crowe and Lloyd Sam are set to return after injury as Leeds look to purge the memory of their 4-0 trouncing by Bury when they visit Hartlepool tomorrow. All three players missed the Gigg Lane horror show but United manager Simon
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Mixed reaction for abolition of regional Government office
The decision to abolish the Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber has received a mixed reaction in Bradford. Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles, the former leader of Bradford Council, yesterday announced plans
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Bradford Council discusses £31m cutbacks
New figures showing the true cost of the Government cuts to Bradford Council this year were discussed by the authority’s decision-making executive yesterday. A report by Council finance bosses shows that the scale of the savings and cuts to
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Vaughan takes on Girls' Grammar School
A sporting legend is demonstrating his skills to an unlikely audience at a school summer camp in Bradford. Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan will be making an appearance at The Girls’ Grammar School, Bradford, on Wednesday.
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Eccleshill residents take action on underage drinkers and anti-social behaviour
Residents, businesses and councillors in Eccleshill have launched a campaign to tackle underage drinking and anti-social behaviour in the area. Eccleshill Village Steering Group is calling on people to take action by reporting any such behaviour
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‘5,000 may lose their jobs because of cuts’
More than 5,000 people across Bradford will be forced on to the dole as a result of the Government’s Budget, according to House of Commons information. The Office for Budget Responsibility estimates the impact of the Budget will see 610,000
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Gutsy Rebecca is on the right track
Skipton’s Rebecca Lambson made a resolute bid for glory in the finals of the English Schools’ Athletics Championships at Birmingham. But it proved to be a case of ‘so near yet so far’ as she finally crossed the line in fifth position in a hotly-contested
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Dream start for skipper Walker
Settle’s Chris Walker has made a dream start to his tenure as England Under-18 rugby union captain. They have won the first two matches of their Southern Africa tour under his leadership, defeating a Namibia Invitation XV 35-10 in East London
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Otley Town set up Academy
Otley Town Football Club are forming an Academy team for the forthcoming season. Coached and managed by the highly-experienced David Cope, the team will play in West Yorkshire Alliance Division Two. The club operates well-managed junior and senior
