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Food firm to create 40 jobs in Bradford
Work is under way on building a 30,000 sq ft food manufacturing plant whichCouncil chiefs hope will provide the base for a new business cluster near the city centre. Around 40 jobs will be created at the new CK Foods plant on Ripley Street, West Bowling
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Kia has designs on the big time
Kia is quite simply the most improved motor manufacturer on the planet. Ten years it was a firm which built other company’s cast-offs. I’m thinking of the Pride, a re-hashed Mazda, which appealed only to the cost-conscious. Fast forward a decade and
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Building collapse causes major road closure in Bradford
A stretch of Leeds Road, Bradford, has been closed after a building partially collapsed tonight. Emergency services were called to the Lux Lighting Ltd building, close to the Shell filling station shortly after 6pm. The building is undergoing
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Why Micra is a sensible alternative
icra is an icon. Since 1982 it has been the choice of transport for learner drivers and old ladies. OK, so other people drive them too, but it is essentially a fuss-free city car which impresses more for its durability and simplicity than it does for
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There's no stopping Audi's surge
Audi seems to go from strength to strength with 21 models and going on for 190 variations spanning £13,420 for the A1 to more than £108,000 for the Ferrari alternative R8. It’s a stunning range which Audi, with relentless energy, seems determined to
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'Bradford avoided riots due to community cohesion'
Bradford avoided the massive riots that swept through London and other major cities this year because of community cohesion and voluntary organisations working together, it was claimed today. But at a meeting of the Consortia of Ethnic Minority Organisations
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Gale close to full fitness just in time
Andrew Gale’s broken arm may have affected the closing stages of Yorkshire’s county season but the club captain is refusing to be beaten in his bid to cycle for charity. The left-handed batsman fractured his right forearm after being hit while batting
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Derrick at the double as Wibsey Warriors break duck
Mike Derrick inspired Wibsey Warriors to their first Pennine League points of the season as they beat visiting PREMIER DIVISION rivals St Joseph’s 44-34. Derrick led the way with two tries and was ably supported by winger Nick Fontaine, who
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Syers' words inspire as Nab Wood break their duck
Bradford City’s David Syers proved inspirational for Nab Wood under-15s in the Craven, Aire & Wharfe League – via his team talk! The injured midfielder dropped in on their Saturday training session and told the youngsters not to give up
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Bairstow and Bresnan off to India
Gerard Brophy has warned against the rising expectations surrounding Yorkshire team-mate Jonny Bairstow. The 22-year-old batsman will get a chance to continue the stunning start to his England one-day international career next month after he was today
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Bingley qualify for National Road Relays
Running Log Bingley’s ladies pushed back the years to record a fighting fifth place in the Northern Road Relay Championships at Warrington. Young Scottish steeplechaser Emma Raven led them off in fifth place with a 16min 45sec run over the 4.7km course
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Menston homes plan decision deferred
A meeting to decide the fate of 300 homes planned for Menston was deferred this morning. Hundreds of people turned up to the meeting of Bradford Council's area planning panel (Shipley) for a decision on schemes by two developers to build the
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Hat-trick for golden Brown
City of Bradford’s Chris Brown won three gold medals as he travelled north to compete in the British Gas ASA North-East Region Masters Championships at Freeman’s Quay, Durham. The British record holder’s victories came in his preferred backstroke events
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Title joy for Attock boys
Attock United proudly show off the John Hoyle Cup after their runaway title success in Division Two of the West Riding Sunday Council. The runs of Waheed Ur Rehman played a major role in Attock finishing top of the table to secure promotion. The team
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VIP opening for Bradford dementia project
Bradford actor Duncan Preston will be the star guest at the unveiling of a landmark dementia project at Bradford Royal Infirmary on Friday. Mr Preston, who starred as Doug Potts in ITV’s Emmerdale, is the active patron of the Bradford branch of the Alzheimer
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Awards time for Bradford's young citizens
Hundreds of youngsters from the areas worst hit by the Bradford riots will be honoured in a presentation ceremony recognising the contributions they have made to their communities. Children from schools and sports clubs in Manningham, Frizinghall and
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Bradford Chamber boss wants more action on red tape
A Bradford business leader has urged the Government to get a grip on red tape which is hindering business and redouble its efforts to reduce the burden of regulation on manufacturing companies. Stephen Wright, managing director of pneumatics firm Thorite
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Junior results
CRAVEN, AIRE & WHARFE LEAGUE – Under-10 X: Oakworth Hornets 0, Bingley Barca 5; Sutton Rascals 4, Shipley Lions 2. Y: Oakworth Wasps 1, Skipton LMS 8; Shipley Tigers 0, Bingley Bayern 1. Z: Bradford Tigers 2, Sutton Rogues 2; Shipley Panthers 3
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Recipes from Bradford restaurants back up claim to be the Curry Capital
Bradford’s recipe for Curry Capital success was submitted yesterday as the city’s bid to win the coveted 2011 crown hots up. Four restaurants have teamed up to represent the city in the hope that they will earn the accolade of Curry Capital of Britain
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City prepares for Positive Bradford Day
All that’s great about our city will be celebrated tomorrow during Positive Bradford Day. And the results of months of careful planning will come to fruition with a feast of entertainment and events. Positive Bradford is a not-for-profit initiative
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Bradford City: Parkinson will not whizz kids into first-team action
Phil Parkinson has no immediate plans to fast-track the young guns from City’s development squad. Highly-rated midfielder Scott Brown is eligible to be called up to the seniors after his international clearance finally came through last week. Brown,
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Cycling sex attacker strikes in Bradford
Police are hunting a man on a bicycle who carried out a serious sexual assault on a woman in Bradford. A 33-year-old woman was walking in City Road, at its junction with Menstone Street, at 4am on Monday when she was approached by the cyclist. The
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Sales are booming for Shipley engineering firm’s machines
An engineering firm making specialist handling, production and robotic machinery is working flat out and turning orders away after doubling in size over the past two years. Camline Products and Services was set up by directors Dave Wood and Mick McHale
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Pensioner died after being run over by her own car
A pensioner has died after she was run down by her own car in the driveway of her Bradford home. Agnes Bean, 79, fractured eight ribs in the freak accident in Langdale Avenue, Wyke, where she had lived for 26 years. She was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
25 years ago: British Rail was getting people from Bradford to London slower than nearly half a century ago. 50 years ago: A 300-gallon oil storage talk and a boiler house at Silsden Aire View County Primary School were wrecked by an explosion which
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Small steps towards the city’s goals
Any initiative that aims to raise the profile of Bradford must obviously be welcomed. Far too often the district falls foul of lazy media representation and has become a shorthand outside of the region for a range of stereotypes and social problems,
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Lessons in road safety at school
Sameena Bashir looks visibly shaken as she sits in the driving seat of a smashed car while firefighters cut open the vehicle. Thankfully, she is not being rescued from a real smash, but is taking part in a demonstration at a road safety event. Held
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Fruits of generosity
SIR – Thank you once again to all the people who “helped themselves” to the apples, damsons and plums on the table outside our house. Your generous donations raised an amazing £210 for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Jane and John Bowdery, Station Road, Baildon
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Help was appreciated
SIR – May I, through your letters page, say a big thank-you to the Good Samaritan who went to the aid of my 16-year-old grandson who had collapsed in Bolton Road on Thursday, September 22, around teatime on his way home and alone at the time. It’s comforting
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Vote for Yorkshire
SIR – I am delighted that Welcome to Yorkshire has been nominated for an award at the World Travel Awards. A much-deserved recognition for Gary Verity and his team which does so much to promote Yorkshire and its tourist attractions around the world
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Less is now more
SIR – Coming back from holiday, I hastened into Asda to buy my usual ice creams (vanilla and toffee cones – six in a box – any two for £2). I bought four boxes, as usual, and it wasn’t until I unpacked that I realised the boxes were much smaller than
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Will victory be lasting?
SIR – The Greenhill campaigners in Micklethwaite richly deserve their moment of triumph as you point out in your editorial (‘Decision a victory for democracy’, Saturday, September 24) and Couns Heseltine and Pennington also deserve praise for their robust
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Travellers staying put!
SIR – Is not the whole point of being a traveller that you travel? Or am I missing something? People in Dale Farm have been there longer then most people who have a house and mortgage. Godfrey Bloom, UKIP MEP for Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, Wressle
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Fines must be paid
SIR – I have read with interest the article in the Telegraph & Argus (September 6) where the Dutch tourist was fined £240 because her vehicle was not parked correctly. Mr Evans, the car park owner, has offered to refund the money himself. It really should
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Dogs can run free
SIR – I partially agree with Dorothy M Reid’s comments in respect of ‘ignoring lead rules’ (Letters, September 16). Yes, dogs should be kept on leads at certain times, but anyone, including vets, who has an affinity with animals appreciates and understands
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Our village won’t cope with extra housing
SIR – So, Councillor John Cole (Lib Dem, Baildon) was happy to sanction the building of 440 houses in Micklethwaite, despite the obvious infrastructure problems, and the massive local opposition (T&A, September 24). Indeed, this does not appear to bode
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Bradford Charity warns incomes have been squeezed so much it is a choice between necessities
Cash-strapped households could face a freezing winter as they face the stark choice of feeding themselves or heating their home, a Bradford charity has warned. Christians Against Poverty, an international debt counselling charity based in Bradford, said
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Ways Of Looking festival offers a different approach to viewing ‘evidence’
Ways Of Looking opens this weekend in venues across Bradford city centre. The month-long festival addresses photography’s status as ‘evidence’ in arenas including history, politics, science, law and conflict. It includes the world premiere
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One-legged quad biker was danger in pursuit
A one-legged man bounced over speed bumps and cut corners as he led police on a perilous quad bike chase around a Bradford estate, a court heard. Craig Chadwick admitted: “I’ve got no leg” after pulling up following the high-speed pursuit down residential
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Keighley mayor 'caught on hidden camera' stealing from Cougars
Keighley Mayor Michael Westerman appeared before Bradford Magistrates yesterday to stand trial on a charge of theft from Keighley Cougars Rugby League Club. Westerman was arrested on August 15 after footage taken by a hidden camera appeared to show him
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Styles from the future with London Fashion Week
If you’re already longing for summer days again, the London Fashion Week catwalks have got it covered. Showcasing collections for next spring/summer, there was an explosion of sun ray prints, blooming florals, sorbet pastels and even super-sized straw
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Photography exhibition captures Hugarian Club’s past
Halfway along a leafy street in Manningham stands a grand Victorian building which was once the hub of Bradford’s Hungarian community. Rooms were filled with chatter, laughter and song. The aroma of home-cooked goulash wafted from the kitchen, children
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Arabian nights of live music
An ‘Arabic musical revolution’ is taking place in Bradford this winter. A new season of music and film events from Bradford’s Tasmin Little Music Centre is guest-curated by music connoisseur Tales From Bradistan, with a selection of events reflecting
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Style sense not as vital as following school rules
What kind of parent puts their child’s fashion sense above their education? It seems barely a week goes by without an indignant mum or dad whingeing on about poor little Johnny’s human rights. Surely if you allow your 13-year-old to go to school with
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Bradford City: Dixon's ready to grab his chance after international call
City rookie Terry Dixon today hailed his international call-up – and hoped it would finally put seven years of injury torture to bed. Dixon has been put on stand-by for the Republic of Ireland’s under-21 European Championship trip to Liechtenstein
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Cullingworth pupils sent home in crackdown on footwear
Parents have expressed their anger after pupils were sent home from school for wearing the wrong kind of shoes. Parkside School in Cullingworth has tightened up on its uniform policy, but some pupils were still turning up yesterday in banned
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Oh brother! Bradford Bulls star L’Estrange on mend
Heath L’Estrange will spend the next month working his way back to full fitness – with a helping hand from his big brother. The Bulls hooker, 26, sustained a cruciate knee ligament injury against St Helens in June, ending his campaign prematurely and
