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Watson's late, late show for Farsley
Liversedge 0 Farsley 1 (aet) The Northern Counties East League Cup quarter-final derby at Clayborn tonight went the distance as unfancied hosts Liversedge took Premier Division leaders Farsley to extra-time after the regulation 90 minutes failed to produce
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Yet more midweek misery for Leeds United
Derby County 2 Leeds United 1 Leeds suffered more Tuesday night blues as lowly Derby gained the win their manager Nigel Clough said they needed for Championship safety. United have won only one of their last nine Tuesday night matches and
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Yarnbury spring shock in Aire-Wharfe Cup
Yarnbury sprang a surprise tonight by defeating Bradford & Bingley to reach the Aire-Wharfe Cup final. The host club won 21-14, 18-year-old No 8 James Cryan being outstanding, as well as scoring a try. The other Yarnbury try came from centre Lee Mortimer
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Morgan relishing County Cup final clash against former club Guiseley
Thackley were involved in the last West Riding County Cup final to be held at Valley Parade, when they faced a stern test from Eugene Lacy’s Farsley Celtic. That was 13 years ago, and the Celts ran out comfortable 2-0 winners. On Wednesday
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Four-midable City reserves see off strong Port Vale side
Port Vale reserves 0 Bradford City reserves 1 City’s reserves continued their fine form with an impressive victory at Port Vale – their fourth win in five fixtures. The hosts included seven first-team players in their starting line-up, including Lewis
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Plenty still to come from Yorkshire
Yorkshire captain Andrew Gale has sent a warning to the rest of the LV= County Championship Division One ahead of Thursday’s clash with Durham at Headingley. The White Rose county secured a thumping nine-wicket win over Worcestershire inside three days
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System is enshrined
SIR – We all know that one of the many reasons why Britain has always punched our weight in the world is our simple and straightforward voting system – a system which everyone can understand, because it gives one person, one vote. Democracies all across
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Give right to abstain
SIR – I am not at all convinced that Nicholas Bielby (Letters, April 2) is correct in assuming that compulsory voting would result in more votes being cast. I shouldn’t dream of not voting, but I know that if I were compelled by law to do so and did
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Straitened times call for rethink on priorities
SIR – So let me get this right. At a time when our apparently-embattled police force is straining against unprecedented cuts to its budget, telling all and sundry that these cuts will put our very lives at extreme and imminent danger, they see fit to
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Getting facts straight
SIR – I’m pleased to see that Nicholas Bielby, (Letters, April 2), is considering our unfair voting system, but he has a few facts wrong. 1. Second and subsequent preferences under the Alternate Vote don’t have the same weight as first choices, as they
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Time to move on?
SIR – As a front bencher, Justice Minister Kenneth Clarke was seen by millions to nod off during George Osborne’s budget speech in the Commons. Perhaps it is time to elevate this septuagenarian so that he can join those who enjoy a catnap in ‘the other
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Service is neglected
SIR – Seemingly Colin McPhee is critical of local councillors for their different views on the cut backs of local authority spending (T&A, March 29). Maybe he is just witnessing political tactics. We cannot let the cuts to the library service go unchallenged
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Car park chaos
SIR – Regarding your article “Store admits car parking fine error” (T&A, April 9), it would be refreshing, perhaps, if Asda and its parking partners were as keen to uphold the other car park rules that are flagrantly ignored and abused at all times.
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We must look after ‘special talent’ Rashid
Anthony McGrath column On a personal level, it was disappointing to have missed the opening game of the season, but I am confident I will be back for the next game with Durham which starts on Thursday. I was pretty close to being fit for Worcestershire
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Birthday reunion for West Bowling
West Bowling are marking their 60th birthday by holding a reunion celebration at the Low Moor Club on Saturday, April 30. The club wish to invite any former players and supporters to join them on the night. Bowling, who play in Division Two of the
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BBA boosted by Briggs
BBA carded seven winners in their 22-8 home win over Rufford B in the BARTLE section of the Bradford Saturday League. Norris Briggs (21-5) led the way, with Graham Milthorpe (21-7) and Philip Rayner (21-9) providing the other highlights. Brian
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Dragons snuff out West Bowling fire
West Bowling’s five-match unbeaten National Conference League run came to an end with a narrow 24-22 defeat at Division Two promotion candidates Eastmoor Dragons. Bowling stuck to their guns, posting a converted try from Joe Simpson together with a Damian
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Cup glee for BD3 after Idle seen off
BD3 United under-15s were crowned BRADFORD & DISTRICT FA JUNIOR CUP champions after beating Idle 2-0 in the final. Idle saw plenty of the ball in the opening 20 minutes but could not break through and BD3 hit back to take the lead through Mohammad
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Soccer results
WEST RIDING COUNTY AMATEUR LEAGUE – Premier Division: Hunsworth 0, Bay Athletic 2 (N Jagger, D Naidole); Tyersal 1 (T Ryan), Ovenden WR 5 (S Fullard 2, M Woodhouse, G Jones, R Graham). Division Two: Campion Res 1 (P Helliwell), Rawdon OB 0; Golcar Utd
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Junior RL results
WEST RIDING YOUTH LEAGUE – Under-15, Premier Divsion: Batley 10, Methley 32; Methley 16, Sheffield HH 16; Moldgreen 6, Meltham 50; Siddal 44, Huddersfield St Joes 0. Under-14, Premier Division: Keighley Albion 34, Underban 0. Under-13, Premier Division
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Queensbury edged out again
Queensbury are deep in the Pennine League Premier Division mire following the heartbreaking 14-10 reverse at Siddal A. ’Bury got the scoreboard rolling when Ben Naylor touched down and scored the best try of the game as Tom Middleton carved out an opening
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Midgley so close to new record
Running Log Tim Midgley of Bingley Harriers just missed beating Tom Adams’ course record in the Baildon Boundary Way. Glorious dry, sunny conditions provided the perfect backdrop for Sunday’s half-marathon, comprising 355 runners and 50 walkers. A
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Bowls results
BRADFORD SATURDAY Bartle: Pudsey C 180 (17), Queensbury A 161 (13); BBA 194 (22), Rufford B 144 (8); Lister 155 (12), Harold Club 166 (18), Clayton B 178 (19), Oakenshaw A 151 (11); Hipperholme & Lightcliffe 190 (17), Eccleshill C 173 (13
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Please stride out – but mind the birds on charity trek
A new route is being sought for a challenging charity walk over Bingley moorland due to concerns about disturbing the habitat of low- nesting birds. The 12.5mile ‘Bah-Tat’ walk will be on Sunday, May 8, the same day as the 5.5mile Shipley Stride
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Bradford City winger Ellison aiming to be among the chosen few
Kevin Ellison is confident that he won’t spend the summer stuck on the back of Peter Taylor’s “lorry”. City’s former boss often warned players about the prospect of failing to find a new club when their contracts were up. With more and more finding
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No need to flash flesh in sunshine
Unless he’s on a beach or lounging by a pool, is it ever acceptable for a man to walk around in public with no top on? As far as I’m concerned, the answer would be no. The flabby, shirtless middle-aged bloke I saw traipsing around a DIY store on Saturday
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Brothers set out on a magical mission
The Chuckle Brothers are back in Bradford with a new show. Fans of the duo are invited to join Paul and Barry Chuckle in their latest adventure, featuring ghosts, ghouls and spectacular magic. Barry Potty and his brother, Paul, arrive
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
The following planning applications have been submitted to Bradford Council: Manningham: single-storey extension to front of existing dwelling, 1 Lilycroft Place. Queensbury: construction of conservatory, timber decking and veranda with wrought iron
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Geoffrey clocks up a long career
He is a shining example to today’s modern apprentices. Geoffrey Bolton has surpassed retirement age by 23 years, yet despite his advancing years he has no plans to retire. The 88-year-old was 15 when he came to work as an apprentice at the Guiseley
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Majid Hussain, aged 33, of Bonn Road, Manningham; driving without insurance, £300 fine, £50 costs, licence endorsed. Benson Mfuyeni, aged 35, of Keighley Road, Heaton; driving without insurance
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Woman ran over and killed scooter fan, 45
A 32-year-old woman has admitted causing the death of scooter enthusiast Richard Harper by careless driving when she ran him over after he fell from his bike. Zdenka Samkova, a Czech national, pleaded guilty to the offence on the day she was to stand
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Financial firm aims to expand
Chartered accountants Clough & Company is on the expansion trail after acquiring the corporate finance arm of a London-based practice that will provide a springboard for selling its services nationally. As a result of the deal, Clough & Company, which
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Recycling team earn top qualification
Members of staff at Shipley-based Aire Valley Recycling have passed their National Vocational Qualification level two in Waste Management Operations. The 11-strong team studied a range of areas including quality of service, health and safety, team work
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Author organises picnic protest over library closure bid
An author is urging people to join a picnic protest about cuts to library services across Bradford. Martyn Bedford will lead the ‘eat-in’ at Ilkley library on Easter Saturday as part of the campaign against the planned closure of five libraries
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Builder chosen for ‘inspiring’ scheme in Bradford
An innovative £4 million commercial property development in Bradford has taken a further step forward with the appointment of a builder as the lead contractor. Inspire Bradford Business Park, whose name and website were launched last month, will
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Junior soccer results
CRAVEN, AIRE & WHARFE LEAGUE – Under-11 A: Shipley Lions 3, Skipton LMS 3; Thackley 8, Albion 3. B: Shipley Tigers 3, Silsden 5. C: Oakworth 7, Bingley 2. D: Burley 1, Bingley 4; Sandy Lane 2, Manningham 3; Thackley 4, Sutton 7. League Cup: Sutton 2,
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Officers arrest 30 in blitz on burglars
Police have arrested more than 30 prolific burglars in just ten days in a major crime blitz. Detectives, uniformed officers and scenes of crime specialists from Airedale and North Bradford Police have been combating burglars 24 hours a day in communities
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A great Hoo-ha for new Otley music centre
A derelict pub will get a new lease of life when it re-opens as a community arts and music studio at the end of the month. The Woolpack, in Otley, is being transformed by community interest company, the Big Hoo-Ha, with the help of a £64,000
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£320,000 a year to clear up fly-tip mess
Bradford Council has spent £320,000 in the last year clearing up piles of rubbish left strewn across the district by fly-tippers, it has been revealed. Today, campaigners urged people to take more responsibility for their streets at a time
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VIDEO: Bradford parents fear autism help will be ended
Parents who use a Bradford project for young children with autism have been left devastated after hearing the service may be scrapped. The Social Communication Interaction Play (Scip) scheme, which provides intensive support to families of autistic children
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Urban Garden posters help the homeless
The district’s homeless community and students from Bradford College have created 15 striking images and posted them in the Bradford Urban Garden to highlight the plight of people living rough. The initiative, spearheaded by Artworks Creative
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VIDEO: Centre hits crisis point with cats
Staff at Bradford’s RSPCA Centre say they have reached crisis point after being inundated with unwanted cats and kittens. Twenty-four cats were brought into the Mount Street animal home last week, bringing the total number at the centre to almost
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Family together for baptism with webcam link
Although parted by about 11,500 miles, Yvonne Atkin was able to make her pledge as a godparent to her sister Janet’s seven-month-old son, see him at the font and take part in the service – all thanks to modern technology. Yvonne was at home
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
25 years ago: The formation of Bradford Council’s first child abuse select committee came as the number of reported cases soared. 50 years ago: Nearly 1,000 people attended the opening of a £32,000 social club on the Holme Wood estate, which
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Bingley shop cash duo spared prison
Two young men who helped a shop manager dispose of his spoils after he burgled £33,000 from his store came “within an ace” of being locked up, a judge warned. Jack Bennett, 21, and Ashley Field, 20, handled bank notes raided by Andrew Halligan
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Residents oppose lorry depot plans
A waste-carrying company which was last year allowed to double the number of lorries travelling in and out of its rendering plant near Bradford has submitted plans for a new building at the site. The Leo Group has applied to Bradford Council
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Part we can all play, for city’s sake
At a time when Bradford Council is being forced to consider just what is and what isn’t essential in the services it provides, the last thing anyone needs is unnecessary expenditure. Yet, in the last year, the Council has been forced to spend
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Home truths as demand grows
It is a central tenet of the Government’s much-trumpeted Big Society that, it is claimed, will revolutionise house-building across the country. The Localism Bill, set to become law later this year, will put decisions on where to build new homes – and
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We're all right behind you Jacko, says Bantams midfielder Worthington
Peter Jackson’s push to be named City boss has the backing of the players, according to Jon Worthington. The interim boss remains on tenterhooks while he waits for the club to make their full-time choice. Jackson has overseen the last
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Bradford brothers jailed for chip shop attack
Three Bradford brothers have been jailed for a night-time raid on a fish and chip shop, in which a worker was attacked. Nasir Khan, a student who worked part time at the shop, had been sleeping at Southfield fish and chips, in Little Horton,
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Leeds United out to settle a score with Derby
Leeds United are wary of the Clough factor as Derby County look to inflict a league double on Simon Grayson’s men at Pride Park tonight. Nigel Clough’s side were 2-1 winners at Elland Road on the opening day of the season and Leeds assistant
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Woman ran over Tyersal scooter fan
A 32-year-old woman has admitted causing the death of scooter enthusiast Richard Harper by careless driving when she ran him over after he fell from his bike. Zdenka Samkova, a Czech national, pleaded guilty to the offence on the day she was to stand
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Potter keen to impose a time limit on Bradford Bulls' rising stars
Mick Potter will not leave the Bulls’ young guns in the firing line. So far, the Bradford boss has not hesitated in blooding talented juniors but remains wary of the need to strike a balance, particularly up front. The average age of the forwards used
