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Farsley blown off Trophy trail
Curzon Ashton 2, Farsley 0 Farsley’s interest in this season’s FA Trophy was ended in Lancashire tonight as they bowed out to Curzon Ashton in their first qualifying round replay. A goal in each half secured the hosts a home tie against Belper Town
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Bradford Park Avenue on the road pending replay success
Bradford Park Avenue were given an away trip to Evo-Stik Division One North side Radcliffe Borough in the second qualifying round of the FA Trophy - if they win their replay at Worksop Town on Wednesday. Farsley, who play their replay at Curzon Ashton
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New plea on 13-year-old missing from home for a week
Police are continuing to appeal for information about the whereabouts of a 13-year-old Bradford girl who has been missing for more than a week. Karolina Karbonskyte is believed to be with friends in the city centre, but police are concerned
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Bradford Council gives its backing to free schools
The high demand for school places in the district means Bradford Council will have to support the creation of more free schools, its Labour leader has admitted. Councillor Ian Greenwood said while he would rather money was spent on new schools run by
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Korkidas signs for Keighley Cougars
Former Wakefield prop Michael Korkidas has signed a one-year deal with Keighley Cougars. As they gear up for their return to the Championship, player-coach Jason Demetriou has moved quickly to bolster his squad following the club’s thumping win over
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Drake helps dismantle Divas
Bradford Dragons women’s team beat Manchester Slam Dunkin’ Divas 77-12 in their opening game in the National Founders Women’s Cup. Dragons stormed into a 20-0 lead though the combined efforts of captain Katie Vaines, Sammy Drake, Rachel Tunnacliffe
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Leopards knock spots off Dragons
Bradford Dragons returned from their trip to the capital empty-handed, losing 81-68 to London Leopards in their final English Basketball League National Trophy pool game. Dragons started brightly but Leopards pulled it back to take a 23-20 lead at the
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Three and easy for leaders White Star
Glynn Beale’s long-range strike was the highlight as unbeaten Buttershaw White Star remained top of the Bradford Sunday Alliance League with a 3-0 win at title rivals Westwood Park. Third-placed Park now trail White Star by six points at the PREMIER
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Brindle hits maiden international ton for England
Former Craven League player Arran Brindle has made a superb start to England’s one-day women’s international series in South Africa. The Barrowford prodigy scored a maiden international century in the first match, which England won by 62 runs. Brindle
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Peltier misses out on World Cup finals
There was disappointment for Bradford duo Ross Peltier and Karl Pryce as they failed in their bid to qualify for the 2013 World Cup with Jamaica. The United States’ 40-4 victory over the Rugby Reggae Boys saw them become the 13th nation to secure their
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Brogan goal is little consolation for rock-bottom Wibsey
Wibsey’s hopes for a revival in their West Riding County Amateur League fortunes were crushed by Golcar United to the tune of 4-1. Phil Brogan netted rock-bottom Wibsey’s only consolation as their Huddersfield visitors climbed to fourth in the PREMIER
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Khan and Arshad double up for top two
TVR United and BD3 United retained their unbeaten Spen Valley League records in contrasting styles at the top of the PREMIER DIVISION. Leaders TVR ran out comfortable 4-0 winners after a goalless first half at Thornhill United Seniors thanks
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Elderly man injured in Bradford city centre road accident
An elderly man suffered head and leg injuries in an accident with a lorry in Bradford city centre today. The incident occurred near the In Plaice fish and chip shop at the junction of Sunbridge Road and Tyrrel Street at about 10.15am.
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Soccer results
LEEDS RED TRIANGLE LEAGUE – Hainsworth Premier: Churwell 1 (D Robinson), Seacroft WMC 4 (G Crossley, P Ben, L Sanford, S Tetley); Crossgates WMC 2 (M Smith, T Morley), Kirkstall Crusaders 3 (A Christie, N Ellis, S Bradshaw); Old Headingley Thirds 4 (O
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Thousands of Bradford residents live in fuel poverty
Energy bills have doubled within the last five years, with more than 55,000 households in Bradford living in fuel poverty, it has been revealed. Bradford and Airedale’s Citizens Advice Bureau has also reported a 30 per cent increase in clients
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Billiards results
BRADFORD & DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL BILLIARDS LEAGUE – Eastbrook A 1, Bradford Deaf Centre 6; Princeville B 4, Great Horton 3; Pudsey 2, Princeville A 5. Breaks: P Devitt (Eastbrook A) 50, 31; M Cockcroft (Eastbrook A) 38; T Kershaw (Princeville A) 36
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Safety fears as children buy counterfeit bangers - see video footage
Children as young as 13 are buying and selling illegal bangers at school that can kill or seriously maim, West Yorkshire Trading Standards says. Officers are desperately trying to get the counterfeit bangers off the street before someone gets
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Night of the stars as youngsters receive awards
Disadvantaged young people who have been helped to reach their full potential by Bradford charity One In A Million were recognised at a glittering award ceremony over the weekend. The organisation’s third annual Stars Awards, attended by celebrities
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Firms support breast cancer campaign
Pennine Breast Screening has joined forces with firms in Bradford in the fight against breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and staff in the screening service have organised fundraising activities at St Luke’s Hospital in
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Haworth church in repairs fund plea
One of the most visited churches in the UK has issued a fresh appeal for funds to carry out repairs on its leaking roof. Haworth Parish Church, the burial place of the Bronte sisters, needs to raise £1.25 million to carry out essential repairs
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Taxis may boycott Bradford estate over attacks
Extra police patrols are being drafted in to a Bradford housing estate following a series of attacks on taxis. Drivers with one private hire company are considering boycotting Ravenscliffe after vehicles were bombarded with missiles, including bricks
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Couple's plea over lost locket
A distraught couple are appealing for the return of a lost gold locket which has huge sentimental value. The locket was given to 29-year-old teacher Alison Burton by her husband, Chris Burton, also 29, in memory of their daughter Scarlett Faye
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Bradford City refuse to accept defeat
Phil Parkinson believes City are starting to understand what it means to play at Valley Parade. Saturday’s come-from-behind win over Northampton was their second straight home success for the new manager as they bounced back from the defeat
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Mum hits out as sex offender still lives in area
The mother of an abused girl said she is “sickened” the paedophile who assaulted her is allowed to remain living in her neighbourhood, nearly a year after he was convicted of the offence. Zabhullah Boota, then 52, was found guilty of sexual
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Save Our Green Spaces campaign dossier handed to Bradford Council
A dossier mapping many of the 13,720 empty homes and 268 derelict sites across the Bradford district has been handed to Bradford Council as part of the Telegraph & Argus’s Save Our Green Spaces campaign. Elizabeth Hellmich, chairman of the
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Walker full of admiration for Bradford Bulls old boy Menzies
Chev Walker will draw inspiration from evergreen former Bulls star Steve Menzies as he bids to rediscover his best form in 2012. Walker, 29, joined Bradford a year ago on a 12-month contract but made little more than ten appearances in another injury-ravaged
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Double act deliver to give Bradford City some peace of mind
City 2, Northampton 1 What have Saturday and last New Year’s Day at Lincoln got in common? City won both 2-1 – but there is another significant similarity. When James Hanson stooped to nod home Kyel Reid’s peach of a cross, incredibly it was the first
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Dynamo happy to be back in Bradford - Video
Bradford magician Dynamo wowed hundreds of fans as he returned to his roots at the weekend to promote a DVD of his jaw-dropping tricks. The 28-year-old, who earlier this year stunned people around the world when he walked across the River Thames
