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East Bierley without talisman Hamilton for Bingley clash
East Bierley look to make it four Bradford League wins on the trot on Saturday when they visit Bradford & Bingley – but they will be without Division One leading run-scorer Gavin Hamilton. The former Yorkshire player, who has scored 762
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Bradford Park Avenue under-19s voted out
Bradford Park Avenue under-19s have been voted out of the Northern Alliance League for failing to fulfil last season’s fixtures and for paying their fees late. Boss Mick Couzens said: “After being in charge for four years, I wasn’t at the club last season
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Reborn Farsley face tough test against Guiseley
Saturday is the last available slot for friendlies for six of the area’s semi-pro clubs and they are taking advantage of it. The revamped Farsley AFC begin their first season in eight days, and have a high-profile friendly at home to Guiseley. The
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Keighley woman found with £900 of fake cash
A young woman has been jailed after police found £900 in fake bank notes in her possession. Part-time carer Sannia Iftikhar, 21, of Southlands Grove, Keighley, paid £400 for what she believed was £1,000 in forged £20 notes, which were discovered by police
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Interactive equipment fits bill for Bradford children
Youngsters are trying their hand at keeping fit using new interactive technology installed at Richard Dunn Sports Centre in Bradford. The iZone provides a range of equipment designed to help eight to 15-year-olds exercise while they play. The equipment
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Yorkshire put to sword by record-breaking Gloucester
Yorkshire Carnegie’s five-game winning streak in the Clydesdale Bank 40 came to a crushing end to Gloucestershire tonight, as they were beaten by 65 runs in Cheltenham. Despite an effortless 84 from Adam Lyth, the Tykes were dominated from
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Wood you believe it? A hole-in-one at 82
Branshaw member Harold Jackson is celebrating his first hole-in-one – at the ripe old age of 82! Harold sank his tee shot at the 192-yard second hole – the club’s second longest par three – with a three wood during a friendly fourball on Monday. He
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Suzanne 'killed by bolt from crossbow', inquest told
A woman alleged to have been murdered by Bradford criminology student Stephen Griffiths died from severe head injuries caused by a crossbow bolt and a knife, an inquest heard. Human remains, identified through forensic DNA techniques as those
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Wainmans to star in own TV documentary
A family of stock-car racers from Silsden is featuring in a six-part BBC documentary. The Wainmans, who have been competing in the sport for more than 40 years, will appear in “Gears and Tears”. The first episode of the programme is due to be screened
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Yorkshire face uphill task
Yorkshire will have to chase down a big total if they are to make it six wins out of six in the Clydesdale Bank 40. After winning the toss and electing to field at Cheltenham, the Gloucestershire Gladiators have posted 294-6. It is their biggest ever
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Yorkshire suspend Rafiq over four-letter outburst
Azeem Rafiq has been suspended by Yorkshire following his foul-mouthed Twitter rant at England under-19s coach John Abrahams. The 19-year-old off spinner will be unavailable for selection pending a full investigation by the club. Rafiq, left out of
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Ilkley yet to shake off chasing pack
Since an opening season draw, Ilkley have won all but two of their 13 completed matches yet still find it impossible to shake off the other promotion hopefuls at the top of Division Three in the Aire-Wharfe League. Ben Rhydding are currently level on
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Angling Lines
BRADFORD & DISTRICT SEA AC Our latest trip to Whitby on Wednesday was a good one. Five anglers had an experimental trip aboard Richard Ward’s boat Shy-torque 111, out of Whitby, to try fishing close into land on a sandbar, not far from the harbour
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Shipley tennis slam a big success
An initiative devised by Salts Tennis Club coach Richard Senior proved to be a great success as over 30 juniors from across the area took part in the Bradford Parks Junior Tennis Slam at Northcliffe Park, Shipley. The event was a round-robin
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Five-star display from Zenner and O'Donohue
City of Bradford Swimming Club held their annual end of season A/B graded meet over two days, when swimmers from as far a field as Leicester, Stockton and Stockport converged on Shipley Pool to test their racing skills. With a bumper entry, competition
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League rewarded for setting high standard
The Craven, Aire & Wharfe Junior Football League have become a Charter Standard League. The league were presented with their certificate and a crystal award by West Riding County FA development officer Jo de Tute at Sandylands Sports Centre in Skipton
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Bolton: construction of two storey side and rear extension, 139 Whiteways. Bradford Moor: non material amendment to planning permission 09/03377/HOU, 4 Knightsway Court. Bradford
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Moor Music Festival hits the tracks
A taste of the forthcoming Moor Music Festival was brought to travellers on the Airedale railway line last night. At Bradford Forster Square people were encouraged to build a festival in a flowerpot at a “Make Your Own Festival” stall. Gigs were being
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Underground cables start Shipley blaze
Flames leapt eight feet from the ground after a fire in an underground box of electricity cables. Flats in Valley View, Shipley, were left without power after the box caught fire at 11.30pm on Wednesday. A spokesman for Shipley firefighters said: “They
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Eccleshill man flies home after Cyprus attack ordeal
A relieved mum was last night reunited with her son, who was left with life-threatening injuries when his throat was slashed in a holiday isle attack. Rugby player Isaac Brown, 19, of Eccleshill, Bradford, underwent four hours of surgery in
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: The following have been dealt with for failure to notify a change of keeper: Nabil Anjun, of Beckside Road, Lidget Green. Michael Bagoga, 61, of Upper Woodlands Road, Girlington
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VIDEO: Sporting legends aim to inspire Bradford youngsters
Two English legends honoured by the Queen are inspiring youngsters to take part in sporting pursuits. Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan OBE, who led the country to victory in the Ashes in 2005, gave children a crash course in cricket
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Marsha Singh calls on Minister to ban EDL rally in city
An MP is demanding the proposed English Defence League march through Bradford be banned. And Bradford West MP Marsha Singh has vowed to do everything in his power to ensure the devastation of the riots does not happen again. He has tabled
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Chance to save is sure to hit target
A pioneering new initiative to enable Bradford City fans to boost the club’s coffers has been launched . Bradford City Financial Services will enable fans and the public to invest in a special savings account. The club will annually receive one per
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Bradford Bulls still have vested interest in Challenge Cup
The Bulls could yet make their mark on Super League’s top four. In fact, it’s a necessity if they’re to stand any chance of creeping into the play-offs themselves. With four games remaining and three points separating them from the play-off places
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Real cost of spending a penny...
I have received a few comments about my one-man campaign to get the toilets in our local establishments open for general access and not just ‘for customer use only’, as the signs often instruct. It seems that some people don’t agree with me. When I say
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Step out for a season of dance
Ballet, street dance and Cuban passion are all part of the Alhambra’s fourth dance season, launched this autumn. The new season starts in September with Northern Ballet Theatre’s acclaimed production of Swan Lake. The haunting, romantic
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TRAILER: A is for action – and absurd!
THE A-TEAM (12A, 118 mins) ** Starring Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Sharlto Copley, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, Patrick Wilson, Jessica Biel, Gerald McRaney It has been more than 25 years since George Peppard chewed on a cigar and
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TRAILER: Rites of passage remake strikes all the right notes
THE KARATE KID (PG, 140 mins)*** Starring Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P Henson, Wenwen Han, Zhenwei Wang, Rongguang Yu Director Harald Zwart is a brave man, attempting a remake of one of the most fondly-cherished films of the
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Key to city’s future
SIR – The proposal for a cross-city rail link is probably the most important suggested development for Bradford in living memory. The big question, of course, is will it be taken on board? It really should be supported by all the political parties, both
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Twitter world mourns Bradford legend Ivy
Bradford is being joined across the globe by Twitter fans and celebrities to say a fond farewell to a legend. Ivy Bean, who became famous for being the world’s oldest ‘tweeter’, died aged 104 in the early hours of yesterday. Her daughter
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Link worth the money
SIR – Claims the cost of the through rail-link in Bradford would be too expensive (T&A, July 26) are ridiculous when you compare it to the cost of the Olympic stadium and village, which comes to billions. That it will only be in use for four weeks means
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No beauty in tower
SIR – What a monstrosity the proposed 38-storey Citygate tower is. There is no beauty in a place like that, and the other design, the shoe boxes. Whoever thought of that must have missed out on building bricks as a child. The idea of Councillor John
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North-south divide fears over transport
Transport minister Phil Hammond has been criticised for delaying talks on a proposed new railway station in Bradford and transport improvements across West Yorkshire. Plans have already been approved to build a new station at Apperley Bridge, but the
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Irony of ‘exclusion’
SIR – I get a warm sense of humorous satisfaction when lefties like David Barnett puff out their chests and sneer down their noses in the belief they have scored a victory over their political foes, when they miss the bigger picture. His Friday column
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Lessons of history
SIR – When asking our history master at school why we should study history we were told that one of the points of studying history was that we should not make the same mistakes over and over again. It was not too long ago that the Russians were kicked
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Focus on the positive
SIR – I’m writing in reference to a recent article about our local councillor, Rizwan Malik, and some of his business-related issues. I have been a resident of Heaton for six years, and must say, on the many occasions I have either requested to speak
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
25 years ago: The jury in the Bradford City fire inquest was considering its verdict on how the 56 victims of the disaster died. 50 years ago: New law courts and police headquarters were to be built on the New Inn site near Centenary Square, Bradford
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Inquests into the deaths of prostitutes are set to be opened
The funerals of two of the alleged victims of self-proclaimed “Crossbow Cannibal” Stephen Griffiths are due to be held next month. Shelley-Marie Armitage, 31, will be laid to rest next week, while provisional plans are in place for the funeral
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'Tykes are tightest on holiday money'
Holidaymakers from Yorkshire spend the least when they are away compared to people from other parts of the country, a new survey claims. The poll by comparison site travel supermarket.com found travellers from Yorkshire to be the tightest in the UK,
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The hardest word
The hardest word SIR – For some time now, physicists have been debating the point on whether our universe is composed in the main of a mystery substance termed ‘dark matter’. Fortunately for us lower mortals, we have more mundane things to occupy our
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Helping to change a negative stereotype
SIR – How refreshing to read such a positive story about a young person who has been in care (T&A, July 26). Sabrina Norfolk’s triumph in overcoming her difficult childhood is a credit to her. Can I also thank your paper for giving it such good coverage
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Bradford City bans hooligans for spoiling fire disaster memorial event
Bradford City has taken action against 40 so-called fans, after yobs marred the 25th anniversary of the Valley Parade fire disaster by invading the pitch. The club has issued lifetime bans to four supporters following the incident at the final
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Ivy touched the lives of so many
It is our sad duty today to report on the death of Ivy Bean, who passed away at the age of 104. Our thoughts go out to those who knew and loved this remarkable lady at what must be a difficult time. And we would like to add our own tribute to the many
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House still has a fighting chance
Like a retired heavyweight boxer, it sits in a quiet corner and struggles to punch its weight – still as imposing as ever, but no longer in peak condition and lacking a purpose in the modern world. At one time, anyone who threw the name ‘Conditioning
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New Bradford City loan striker could be in by this week
Peter Taylor is homing in on another striker who can offer City something “different”. With injuries causing a concern, Taylor wants to bolster resources up front ahead of the big kick-off at Shrewsbury on August 7. He decided against
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New name for new era at school
Bradford’s first Co-operative Trust School is being renamed to mark its evolution. Aire Valley School will be the new title of Nab Wood School, in Cottingley, when pupils go back after the summer holidays. Ken Pollard, physical education
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Murder accused 'was like a commando' trial told
A murder-accused stood poised with a knife like an undercover commando waiting to strike, a jury heard. Reaben Kareem had already stabbed Bradford University student Gavin Stolarczyk when he listened to his next victim moving about upstairs
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Undercover boss finds answers for Ramsden's
New Harry Ramsden’s chief executive Marija Simovic is determined to return the famous fish and chip chain back to its former glory after taking part in an undercover TV probe into how the firm operates. Marija,39, donned a heavy disguise and false name
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Regan to depart Yorkshire with head held high
Yorkshire’s departing chief executive Stewart Regan will leave the club in September a proud man after achieving “all that I wanted to do” at Headingley. The 46-year-old has spent four-and-a-half years with the White Rose county and will take up a similar
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Bradford’s Street Angels are in need of help
Bradford Street Angels are appealing for help protecting the people of Bradford, after the organisation revealed it is operating with only half the required number of volunteers. The team struggles with lower numbers in the summer because many
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Sykes keen to make up for lost time
Paul Sykes is determined to make Catalans bear the brunt of his frustration after spending an agonising fortnight on the sidelines. Having missed the Bulls’ last two games through suspension, a sense of guilt only added to the disappointment
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Grayson waits for news on Leeds United winger Snodgrass
Leeds returned from Norway still uncertain if Robert Snodgrass will be fit for the start of the season a week on Saturday. The winger was injured in a bad tackle during United’s 3-1 win over SK Brann and the club will not know how long he will be out
