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Yorkshire face uphill battle
Durham acting captain Dale Benkenstein and wicketkeeper-batsman Michael Richardson piled on the agony for Yorkshire on the third day of the LV= County Championship match at Headingley. The sixth-wicket pair racked up 187 together before Benkenstein
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Bradford City still six points to the good
City remain six points above the League Two trapdoor but dropped a place to 19th after an eventful afternoon. Barnet's 2-0 defeat at second-placed Bury maintained the status quo - and they have played a game more. Tuesday's opponents Burton made the
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Full-time: Salford 56 Bradford Bulls 16
The Bulls were left utterly embarrassed after suffering a dire 56-16 defeat at Salford. Despite making a super start to the game, scoring after 90 seconds, Bradford provided an inept performance to collapse spectacularly. Salford ran
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Bradford University slides in league tables
The University of Bradford has fallen 12 places in the Complete University Guide, to 73rd out of 115 universities. The university said the fall can be attributed to the impact of the economic downturn on graduate employment rates. It ranks seventh out
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Non-French fizz for a forthcoming wedding of some note
I received an e-mail last week asking me to suggest a few bottles of fizz. It was from a woman who is getting hitched at the end of month. She wanted something suitable to give to guests on arrival at the reception. The woman, who signed the e-mail
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VIDEO: 'Astronaut' promotes IMAX film in city centre
An ‘astronaut’ met shoppers in Bradford city centre today. The spaceman was asking lots of people for directions to the nearest IMAX cinema, as he promoted the Hubble space-telescope 3D film. He ended up making it to the National Media
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Arson probe as Thornbury home is evacuated
Police had to evacuate a home after suspected arsonists set fire to an empty next-door property today. Bradford firefighters were called to the house in Woodhall Road, Thornbury, at about 2am. A West Yorkshire Fire Service spokesman said the fire, which
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Saturday, April 16, 2011
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Barkerend: demolition of conservatory and construction of single-storey extension, 93 Harewood Street. Bradford Moor: car parking deck above surface level car park to provide
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Robber tells how he knifed Bradford students
A murder accused told a jury he attacked and robbed three students in their Bradford home – striking one with a bottle and stabbing two with a knife. Reaben Kareem, 21, fought back tears at Bradford Crown Court as he relived the day he smashed
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Neighbours split over diner’s hours
A bid to extend the opening hours of a restaurant until 3am is dividing opinion. City Hall planners say they are minded to refuse the application for the as yet unopened establishment in Rooley Lane, Bradford, at the northern end of the M606, but councillors
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Godwin: My inside info on Bradford Bulls will be big help
Wayne Godwin’s entire pre-season prepared him for this exact moment. After spending the whole winter at Odsal, he knows Mick Potter’s Bulls better than most and is aiming to give Salford the inside track. Godwin made the switch across the Pennines
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Health changes a cause for concern, say Bradford charities
Charity managers in Bradford have come forward to voice their concerns about proposed changes to the health service as set out in the Health and Social Care bill. Prime Minister David Cameron this week called on charities to speak up about the Bill
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Extra help for Bradford's homeless
national charity that helps homeless people who have a history of rough sleeping is set to bring its expertise to the streets of Bradford. Simon on the Streets, which works with homeless and rootless individuals, is introducing a street worker
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Couple deny £10m plot to smuggle drugs
A boss and his company secretary were involved in a multi-million pound plot to smuggle drugs from Holland to their offices in Shipley, a jury heard. Andrew Varey, 43, and his former partner Maxine Robinson, 39, deny conspiracy to supply drugs
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Fumes from roof killed couple, inquest told
A Latvian couple died in a blaze at a Bradford flat after contractors used naked flames to melt ice on the roof as a safety precaution, an inquest heard. The home of Ilva Zvirskija and Uldis Stepe, in Cecil Avenue, Great Horton, also had a
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Family's anger as third car ploughs into their garden
A couple who live at the head of a Bradford cul-de-sac have suffered three cars ploughing into their garden in six years. Harmohinder Singh Sandhu, 73, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, says he and his wife are now too scared to sleep
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All aboard for Saltaire heritage show
Families took a trip down the canal towpath to visit an exhibition with a difference. The Kennet, a historic boat moored on the Leeds- Liverpool Canal at Saltaire, has been transformed into a floating exhibition telling the history of the World Heritage
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VIDEO: 22 quizzed in firearms and drugs raid on pool hall
Dozens of police officers have been combing a Bradford pool hall after more than 20 men were arrested in a major investigation into drugs and firearms offences. Police swooped on the Trick Shot premises in Willowfield Street, Lidget Green,
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Thornton pupils in the pink in tribute to teacher Liz
Pupils and staff at a Bradford school are raising funds for a cancer charity after losing a teacher to the disease. Liz McLeod, a music teacher at Thornton Grammar School, died aged 47 in February after a two-year battle with breast cancer.
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Bradford City in must-win fight to stay up
Peter Jackson will try to lift City’s chins off the floor by reminding them: Survival is still in our hands. Last night’s 4-0 thumping at Southend leaves the Bantams, who are still six points off the drop zone, helplessly watching the results of their
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VIDEO: Body is thought to be of BRI patient
Police searching for a man who went missing from Bradford Royal Infirmary nearly two weeks ago have retrieved a body from the River Aire in Shipley. Stephen Bull, 56, was last seen leaving the hospital on Tuesday, April 5. He had been
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St George's Day celebrations planned in district
Medieval street entertainers and brass band performances are planned for Centenary Square to mark St George’s Day. The feast day of patron saint will be celebrated at the family-friendly event on Saturday, April 23, starting at 11am. Jesters, jugglers
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Saturday, April 16, 2011
25 years ago: Bradford Anti-Fascist Action Group was to mount a recruiting drive for teenagers to combat the growth of the far-right British National Party. 50 years ago: Theft from vehicles in Bradford rose by nearly 100 per cent in the first
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Woman's body is identified
Police have confirmed the body of a woman found in woodland in Baildon was that of 44-year-old Elizabeth Dowker. Mrs Dowker had been reported missing on Monday when she failed to return home after last being seen in the garden of her home in
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Woman, 65, is hit on the head in Bradford shop raid
A 65-year-old woman shop assistant was taken to hospital with blood pouring from a head wound after a “senseless attack” for a small amount of cash and cigarettes. Police said two men entered Moor Stores, in Leeds Old Road, Bradford, just after 9am
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Cummins: Vital we impress against City Reds
Bulls assistant boss Francis Cummins insists that tonight’s trip to Salford City Reds is about more than just winning or losing. Two points remain the target but Cummins is aware of the need to bring performances quickly up to speed. The Willows clash
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Only way is defeat in Essex for shabby Bradford City
Southend Utd 4, City 0 C’mon Bury; do us a favour Cheltenham; play up Wycombe. Somebody, anybody, do City a favour this afternoon. Prepare for a day of gnashing nails after another night to forget. Now we’re relying on others to stop
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Grella return to Leeds United baffles Grayson
Mike Grella as been warned by Leeds manager Simon Grayson that he has little chance of figuring in United’s closing games of the season after walking out on his loan spell at Swindon. American striker Grella angered Swindon boss Paul Hart by cutting
