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Adeyemi plays waiting game over Bradford City future
Tom Adeyemi will be hoping that history is not about to repeat itself. The young midfielder is waiting eagerly for news on his loan deal at Valley Parade. Adeyemi is one of seven players whose current contracts are up in the first week of the new year
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Derbies set for green light at last
The two local derbies in the second round of the West Riding County Cup are set to go ahead tomorrow night at the third time of asking. Eccleshill United host Thackley and Guiseley are at home to Brighouse Town in ties that have fallen foul
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Male pedestrian injured in Bradford road accident
An elderly male pedestrian was taken to hospital with head injuries after he was in an accident with a car in Keighley Road, Manningham, Bradford, at 4.45pm today. Police have closed part of Keighley Road, at the junction with Emm Lane, as investigations
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VIDEO: Students protest at education allowance cuts
Students and teachers in Bradford have been making their feelings known on the Government’s proposal to scrap the Education Maintenance Allowance. The means-tested scheme provides 16 to 19-year-olds with weekly payments of between £10 and £30
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New badminton coach named at Otley
Otley Badminton Club’s James Dalby, who has attained his Level Two coaching badge, will officially become the club’s new coach on January 1. The 19-year-old will be running junior coaching sessions in the new year at Prince Henry’s Grammar School,
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When Brown realised that she is a big deal
Danielle Brown propelled herself into public consciousness this year – and the history-making Bradford archer is ready to hog the headlines all over again in 2011. Brown wrote herself into the record books at October’s Commonwealth Games in
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Yorkshire women win Winter County Cup
Former Woodhouse Grove pupil Joanna Craven spearheaded Yorkshire’s victory in the AEGON Winter County Cup. They won Ladies’ Group One at Bath University, with the 22-year-old winning all six of her matches. Yorkshire defeated Hertfordshire 5-4, Essex
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Peel Park winners are muddy marvels
Billy Harding and Victoria Wilkinson proved themselves to be true all-rounders as well as local heroes at a muddy Peel Park yesterday. The Bradford venue increasingly cut up during the fifth round of the National Trophy Series cyclo-cross but the 14-
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Prince dig deep to win with little bit extra
Once again an early decision by the Bradford Sunday Alliance League committee meant that all the league fixtures were postponed earlier in the week. Bradford Council then closed all the grounds for the weekend, denying teams the chance to play West
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Show goes on but Steeton miss out
With many grounds being declared unfit for play on Thursday and Friday, it was not surprising when the few clubs who delayed their decisions until Saturday morning found that there had been a sufficient thaw. But Steeton, who currently sit third in the
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Wide range of courses tailored to meet demand
Bradford University School of Management is one of Europe’s leading full-service business schools. We are ranked ninth in the UK by the Financial Times – and the number one business school in the North. Set up in 1963, we are among Britain’s longest-established
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The flexible shoppers’ friend for nearly 100 years
For nearly 100 years, local home-shopping business Grattan has given a personal, friendly and convenient service to almost half a million customers. Established in 1912 by John Fattorini, it is one of the UK’s leading multi-channel home-shopping brands
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Cleckheaton find that locals are the best
North One East side Cleckheaton are feeling the benefits of a grow-your-own policy. The Moorenders, playing at this level for the first time in a decade after relegation, are third in the table going into Saturday’s match at next-to- bottom Driffield
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Keeping people connected the name of the game
For 100 years, Hallmark Cards has helped people connect with one another and give voice to their feelings. We’re best known for greeting cards, but our products include paper party supplies, gifts and wrapping paper, picture frames, albums and scrapbooks
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Five-a-side to bring togetherness
The third annual Naqshbandia Active Development Association’s (NADA) “Bringing Communities Together” five-a-side tournament will be held on Saturday at 5 Alive Soccer Centre in York Street, Bradford. A total of 32 teams from diverse Bradford communities
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Global leader in services to today’s digital home
Pace is a Bradford-based global technology company. We provide devices and services for the pay TV industry, and were recently named as the global market leader in digital set-top boxes. Pace develops and delivers innovative technologies, products
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Traditional beliefs that drive on a retailing giant
Morrisons is delighted to sponsor the Telegraph and Argus Small Business Award. Morrisons itself started as a small family business in 1899, and has now grown to a company with more than 430 stores and 135,000 colleagues, with 12 million shoppers
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Monday, December 13, 2010
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Dmitrij Kruglov, aged 29, of Apsley Crescent, Manningham; failure to surrender to custody, £80 fine, £15 costs. Nicholas Watts, aged 34, of Cooper Lane, Horton Bank Top; theft, 12 months’ conditional
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Two evacuated after Yeadon gas scare
Two people had to be evacuated from a house after a fire ruptured a gas pipe today. A car parked on the driveway, in Hawthorn Drive, Yeadon, caught fire at around 1.10am. A spokesman for the Rawdon fire crew, who put out the fire, said: "There was
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Monday, December 13, 2010
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Addingham: construction of a canopy and formation of small internal opening, Small Banks Farm House, Cocking Lane. Addingham: construction of detached block of kennels to serve
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Pensioners angry at 'cold' flats
Pensioners Joseph and Barbara Edwards are fleeing to the warmer climes of Benidorm to escape their freezing Bradford flat. Former piston inspector Mr Edwards, 78, said they have endured more than a month without storage heaters that were ripped
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School's 8ft fence bid to stop vandals
An eight foot fence is to be put up around a school playground to keep yobs at bay – if the plan is passed by Bradford Council. Costing £38,000, it will help protect the play area and its new equipment at Our Lady of Victories School in Guardhouse
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Traders trained to stop young drinkers
Trading standards officers are educating retailers to tackle the issues of under-age drinking and smoking in an area of Bradford. West Yorkshire Trading Standards are working in partnership with Bradford Council, the Royds Area Committee and West Yorkshire
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Bradford firm wins national contract
A Bradford creative agency has clinched a national contract to run a major branding communications project for one of the UK’s leading utility firms. This is Chemistry, based in Little Germany, has been appointed by Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions,
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Luxury cottage is a leading light
We’re sitting in the hot tub, the two of us, gazing up at the stars in the ink-black night sky. This is the sort of holiday moment you dream of all year. But this isn’t the Caribbean, or even the Mediterranean. This is Wales – in November.
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Reece Randle to play Santa for Bradford cancer children
Children’s charity founder Colin Nesbitt will embark on a mammoth tour of the country tomorrow taking Christmas gifts to children at 14 hospitals between Bradford and Land’s End. Mr Nesbitt was inspired to set up the charity Little Heroes by caring for
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Concerns expressed over funds for LEPs
Concerns about the new Local Enterprise Partnerships that are meant to drive economic regeneration have been strengthened by a Bradford business leader following a critical parliamentary report on the subject. And a West Yorkshire business growth advisor
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Changing times
Historic Saltaire is put into the spotlight with a new book of fascinating photographs from days gone by. Saltaire Through Time, by Gary Firth and Malcolm Hitt, charts the history of Titus Salt’s model village in pictures, cleverly comparing and contrasting
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Another mystery
Mr Maurice T Jones, of Bradford, has sent us a letter regarding a photograph we published on November 27. He writes: “My guess is that this is a group of 1914-18 soldiers who are convalescing at a local hospital. While in hospital they have to wear ‘
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Puzzle of long-lost relative
We’ve had a letter from Mrs K Leek, of Keighley, who is trying to find details on some rather theatrical ancestors, and wonders if Remember When? readers can help. Mrs Leek writes: “I am a member among hundreds of the public who is trying to find their
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A bash-fest as big names hit their stride
The Expendables (Cert 18, 99 mins, Lionsgate Home Entertainment UK Ltd). Starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Steve Austin, Giselle Itie, David Zayas, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce
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Twins don't do things by half
As an identical twin, Tim Murgatroyd found writing his second novel a pleasure. “I’ve always wanted to explore the whole ‘twin thing’,” says the English teacher, who grew up in Brighouse. “Having said that,” he adds, “I don’t see a lot of
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Comedy is no joke for Doddy
Ken Dodd’s Happiness Show rolls into Bradford every year, to the delight of devoted audiences. But when it comes to getting an interview, he has proved elusive. So in Doddy’s words: By Jove, how tickled I was to be offered a rare interview with the
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Talks held on more railway carriages for district
Talks are under way between the Government and Northern Rail to bring more carriages to the overcrowded Airedale and Wharfedale lines. Shipley Tory MP Philip Davies has been told by ministers that conversations have already begun with Northern
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80 homes planned for Wilsden fields
Developers want to build 80 houses on village fields. Residents of Wilsden are being urged to attend a consultation to hear more about the plans and put forward any questions or concerns to the agent acting for landowner Allied Textiles
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Band record version of classic Fairytale of New York
Bradford band Talk to Angels have released a Christmas single to raise funds for the homeless. The band have recorded a version of A Fairytale Of New York, the classic festive hit by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl, with the proceeds going to homeless
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On-the-run child rapist Mohammed Nawaz given back passport during trial
A child rapist who is now thought to be on the run in Pakistan was handed back his passport during his trial, it has been revealed. Businessman Mohammed Nawaz, 57, who was on bail, disappeared during his trial at Bradford Crown Court in October
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Stellar future ahead for X Factor Zayn despite third place
The sky’s the limit for Bradford’s teenage X Factor star Zayn Malik following last night’s nail-biting final which saw he and his bandmates finish third in the TV contest. PR Guru Max Clifford told the Telegraph & Argus that Zayn, 17, and his One Direction
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Classes will get little ones moving
Fun new class for youngsters aged between three and six are starting at Applause Theatre School. Principal Amanda Harris says: “We’ve wanted to put something together for younger children for some time. Georgia Hitch, one of our choreographers, suggested
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There’s so much to sea!
"Mum, there’s a crab stuck on its back and it can’t get up again!” Within moments of arriving at Scarborough’s acclaimed Sea Life and Marine Sanctuary, my eldest daughter was making waves. She pointed out one of the strangest creatures I have ever
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Enjoying a slow pace in the snow
As the next mini ice-age dawns, like chameleons, we are slowly adapting to life in the frozen north. Snow shovels are selling like hot cakes, as are all-in-one snow suits which look more like something you’d wear in an emergency at Sellafield than for
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Putting safety first in church
Churches offer sanctuary and support within communities, yet all too often they are coming under attack. Earlier this autumn, Birkenshaw Methodist Church was desecrated by vandals who embarked on a wrecking spree, scorching Bibles, slashing seats and
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Monday, December 13, 2010
25 years ago: Another election was to be held to decide if Bradford Council Labour leader Phil Beeley was to keep his seat. Mr Beeley was dropped by his ward party and replaced by Liaquat Ali as a candidate for Council elections, but the district
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Saturday, December 11, 2010
25 years ago: Health workers’ homes in Bradford were to be sold to cut costs. Bradford Health Authority had 520 members of staff, but 160 were to be given up to 12 months’ notice to quit under the plan. 50 years ago: An appeal started to
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Cheers to posties
SIR – I would like to thank the stalwart Royal Mail posties whose diligence has seen my post delivered daily throughout the recent atrocious weather conditions. I wish them all a happy new year. David Rhodes, Croscombe Walk, Bradford
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Look to history
SIR – Not often am I embarrassed to be English, save our national football team’s consistently poor performances on the pitch and the way our government treats our brave servicemen. One such moment was recently when it was announced that our military
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Peter Maggs goes to great heights for Heart Research UK
by Claire Lomax Health Reporter A Bradford man jumped in with both feet when he decided to raise money for a heart charity. Peter Maggs, of Wyke, set himself a challenge of completing 100 somersaults on a trampoline in under an hour to raise
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Cameron’s ‘interview’
SIR – Picture the scene – David Cameron applying for the job as Prime Minister. Interviewer: “So you have experience in the Foreign Service abroad, where you have developed contacts useful for the position?” Cameron: “Er, no”. Interviewer: “So you
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Schools top of class
SIR – Not only were there two local schools in the top 100 state primary schools, Hill Top Church of England in Low Moor and St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary in Bingley, showing how often church schools do well, but two neighbouring Skipton schools
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Who’ll protect us?
SIR – Where are we heading? Serious criminals are walking the streets because we don’t have the prison accommodation for them. Less serious criminals are given conditional discharges, or are given fines which they do not pay. The Government will cut
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A long-term struggle
SIR – I am writing to support the students opposing increases in university tuition fees (pictured). What really annoys me are the comments that students should pay something towards their fees. I and many others in the Labour Party begrudgingly accepted
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Mum of tragic meningitis victim backs campaign
The mother of a 27-year-old Bradford City fan whose life was cut short by meningitis has backed a campaign to raise awareness of tell-tale signs of the disease. Susan Dimmock, of Holme Wood, whose son Shaun died suddenly four years ago after an ear
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Bradford City hero Syers in results game
David Syers wants only one thing for City this Christmas – results. And he doesn’t care how the team gets them. The Bantams scuffed their way to a 1-0 win over basement-dwellers Hereford at Valley Parade thanks to the midfielder’s sixth goal of his
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Act is a millstone
SIR – It would seem like our old friend Abu Hamza has been in the spotlight recntly and that we will be host to his company for many years yet. It would appear that his country of birth, Egypt, has taken away his passport and sent him packing to the
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Very suspicious
SIR – A couple of things are happening which might cause us to think this new coalition Government may not be quite as committed to democracy as it claims. The first is the plan to reduce the number of MPs from 650 to 600. That may be a good idea,
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How extra heartache can be avoided
SIR - I should like to extend my deepest sympathy to the young lady (T&A, December 6) who so recently lost her husband to cancer, and now faces the possible loss of her home, her name not being on the mortgage agreement. I can only hope that she receives
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Who’s deaf or daft?
SIR – I note that following the debacle of the betrayal of the British people by Labour, a certain David Cameron guaranteed the voting public of this once-proud Union we would have a referendum on whether we should, or should not, remain in the cesspit
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Everyone of you is a real star!
SIR – May I use your letters page to thank all those who helped with the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Star Appeal. Firstly, the T&A, for helping to organise and publicise this touching event for the seventh year running, and Wheelden Print for supplying the
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Finalists on talent show all winners
There are many people who dismiss the X Factor as a cynical exercise in manipulating the music-buying public into spending cash en masse on conveyor belt pop-stars plucked from obscurity to line the pockets of impresario Simon Cowell. But
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Bradford Council leader to be 'shadow district mayor'
Bradford will gain a temporary ‘elected mayor’ before residents are given a say on whether they want one permanently. Bradford Council leader Ian Greenwood will automatically become “shadow mayor” from next summer, even though a promised referendum
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He should serve full term in jail
The firebomb attack on a takeaway which scarred three men for life was shockingly wicked. The dreadful events began when Steven Bell and a friend fled the Oasis, in Bradford city centre, without paying and were chased by men from the shop.
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No-one’s sure of their place at Bradford Bulls – Lynch
An air of uncertainty has the Bulls thriving ahead of the new campaign. Following an off-season of drastic change, nothing can be taken for granted at Odsal, especially in terms of team selection. Bradford will start 2011 with one of
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Rugby coach hailed a hero as he brings bus to a halt on m-way
A coach at Otley Rugby Union Club saved lives when he grabbed the wheel of the team bus after the driver collapsed, the club secretary has said. Mark Luffman has been hailed a hero for his quick actions which brought the bus to a halt after
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Howson fires Leeds United up to fourth
Burnley 2, Leeds United 3 Bring on leaders Queens Park Rangers. That’s the cry from Leeds fans eagerly anticipating the visit of Neil Warnock’s men to Elland Road next Saturday. Luciano Becchio proved his value yet again by sparking another United
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Hot-shot Syers shows no sign of slowing down for Bradford City
City 1, Hereford 0 One of the big reasons for City’s below-middling season has been the missing Michael Flynn factor. The Bantams have lacked his presence, his larger-than-life character and the goals he can chip in with from midfield. Well, David
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All dressed up for festive fun events
Thousands flocked to the 25th Otley Victorian Fair where market stalls were staffed by traders in Victorian costume selling their wares. Festive food, decorations and drinks were on sale at the fair, which was held on a Sunday this year for the first
