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Normal service resumes for Albion Sports
Albion Sports consigned Saturday’s shock defeat to history with a solid 3-0 home victory over Hallam that took them back up to joint second in Baris Northern Counties East League Division One. A five-minute spell midway through the first half saw Albion
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Leeds United suffer bad case of the Blues
Birmingham City 1 Leeds United 0 Nikola Zigic’s first goal since February’s Carling Cup final handed Birmingham a narrow victory and extended their winning sequence to six games in all competitions – while ending Leeds’ seven-match unbeaten league run
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Leeds United boss Grayson dismisses Leicester link
Leeds boss Simon Grayson has dismissed speculation linking him with the managerial vacancy at Leicester. Grayson enjoyed a successful spell as a player with the East Midlands club between 1992 and 1997, and has been linked as a potential successor to
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Gold and bronze for Eccleshill pair
Eccleshill Karate Club duo Courtney Rivers-Gallagher and Leah Whitfield both won medals at the SKU British Championships in Sheffield. The English Institute of Sport venue had five mats working non-stop all day from 10am, with over 1,000 competitors
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Telegraph & Argus readers to get chance to run at new Olympic Stadium
Telegraph & Argus readers are being given chance to be among the first runners to cross the Olympic Stadium finish line, in a five-mile run celebrating the contribution of the National Lottery to London 2012. You have until midnight tomorrow ((THURS
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Mitton’s magic is key for Unity D
Dave Mitton was the star performer for Unity D as they drew 5-5 with stablemates Unity B in Division Two of the Bradford League. There are three Unity teams in a highly competitive section and the first of nine derby clashes saw the B and D teams retain
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A tale of missed opportunities for Bingley Bees
Bingley Bees Seconds were punished for not taking their chances against Halifax Thirds as they slipped to their first defeat of the season. The Bees missed absent striker Cath Gallimore as, despite a strong opening and high workrate, they lost 2-0.
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Hosts celebrate with ladies title
Running Log Bingley Harriers’ ladies were crowned champions in the 23rd British Fell Relay Championships hosted and organised by their own club at Kettlewell in North Yorkshire. The team of Ruth Whitehead, Victoria Wilkinson, Emma Clayton, Sharon Taylor
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Coaching is a learning exercise
Wyke Wanderers linked up with Appleton Academy to offer free coaching to students on the school’s new all-weather pitches. Key Stage Two pupils joined in after lessons and were presented with certificates and Wanderers shin pads. Andy Pickersgill,
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Wealthy opponent awaiting Green in quarter-finals
Right on Cue Bradford champion Gareth Green successfully came through qualifying for the Yorkshire Snooker Handicap at Cue Gardens to book his place in the latter stages on Sunday, November 6. Green made it to the quarter-finals, where
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City marks dragon boat race win
A civic reception is to be held in Bradford for a group of local kayaking enthusiasts who became the national dragon boat champions last month. The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Naveeda Ikram, will meet the team next week to celebrate their achievements
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Jefferson called up by England Lions
Adam Jefferson of Bradford Dudley Hill has been included in the England Community Lions under-18s squad for their forthcoming fixtures. Head coach Kelvin Lockett has named 11 players from Cumbria in his 27-man group, who take on France, Scotland and
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Opening draw for Whetley Lane Vets
Whetley Lane drew their opening West Riding County Vets Cup game 2-2 against Thackley. Scorers for Lane were Adrian Tate and Ray Garland, with Nigel Beck and Adrian Tate also outstanding.
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School’s joy over Olympic accolade
A Bradford primary school has been selected from more than 7,000 schools to be honoured for its work around the upcoming London Olympics. Springwood Primary School, Manningham, is the first school in Yorkshire to be named Olympic School of the Month
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Council votes in new town mayor
A council has appointed a new mayor after its previous first citizen was convicted of theft. Keighley town councillor Tony Wright, 51, was voted in by his fellow councillors during an extraordinary general meeting. It comes after previous mayor Michael
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Shopfront blown out in explosion in suspicious blaze at Wyke newsagent
An explosion caused the front of a Bradford newsagent to be blown into the street during a fire early today. Crews were called to the blaze, which was being treated as suspicious, at Wyke News in Huddersfield Road, Wyke, at about 12.10am.
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Legal dispute may stall Keighley development
Approved plans to build 66 homes on a former scrapyard could be thrown out because of a row between developers and planners. Landowner Gary Bennett was granted outline permission to develop the vacant site near Becks Road, Keighley, last year subject
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Mum tells of road smash horror
A young mum who was inches from death as she crossed the road has spoken of her shock after narrowly avoiding a crash between a car and a bus. South African-born Lethiwe Hlongwane, 28, had just dropped off her two-year-old daughter at nursery and was
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Bradford drug charity sees fall in heroin users
The amount of heroin addicts being seen by Bradford’s biggest drugs charity has dropped by ten per cent but many people are still turning to cannabis and alcohol to cope, its chief executive has warned. The Bridge Project, based in Salem Street, helps
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Family ordeal as raiders burst in their home
A terrified family sent an armed gang packing after they had burst into their home. The middle-aged couple were in the living room with their son and daughter-in-law when three masked men, dressed in black, entered the bungalow. The gang, who were carrying
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Number of homeless leaps 80 per cent
The number of people in Bradford made homeless due to circumstances beyond their control has rocketed by 80 per cent in 12 months, with a leading councillor warning that the situation is set to get worse. In 2010/11, 166 people in Bradford, including
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
25 years ago: The jewel in Bradford’s crown was to sparkle brighter than ever before when the Alhambra Theatre celebrated its rebirth. 50 years ago: During the past year offenders dealt with by Bradford City Court for indictable, summary and motoring
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Councillor calls for Wyke site to be cleared to stop vandals and firebugs
Calls have been made to demolish an arson-hit manor house after an early morning blaze. Firefighters were called to the site in Wyke, Bradford, yesterday after arsonists set fire to the derelict villa-style home. The property, which has been repeatedly
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Club future at risk after new break-in
The future of a Bradford football club has been plunged into doubt after thieves targeted its changing hut in the very week that repairs were finished following a previous break-in. Players and staff of Undercliffe Celtic FC were left devastated when
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School sets an Olympic example
Bradford should be proud of the fact that one of its schools is among the first off the blocks in getting involved with next year’s Olympics. It may be that the 2012 games are taking place in London, but the whole of the United Kingdom should benefit
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The game’s up!
SIR – The new Bradford Monopoly board game is defective. They have forgotten to cut a hole in the middle – that’s where they throw the money. John Wilson, Wilsons Solicitors, Idle
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EU vote vito dismay
SIR – The demise of Colonel Gadaffi in Lybia could, if nothing else, bring democracy to that country for the first time. However, we in England might as well be living under a dictatorship where the EU is concerned. Although public opinion has forced
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Sound must improve
SIR – Very soon it will be time to attend Remembrance Day in the city. Will there be a chance this year that a proper sound system is provided, as last year’s was pathetic? It is a lot to hope for, since Bradford recently promoted a silent version of
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Time for reality check
SIR – MPs’ expenses hits the news headlines once again. Now Parliament want to claim more for their expenses and change the present rules. The MPs complain they don’t have enough time with family because of late and unpredictability of their work.
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Practice shouldn’t have to be closed
SIR – While many people feel disillusioned with the NHS, I am a great supporter. I have very complex health needs, and this is compounded by being diagnosed with MS a year ago. My GP and the staff at St Luke’s Hospital and the BRI have been magnificent
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New start for disabled men
Two local disabled unemployed men who were losing hope of finding another job again have started work at Asda’s new store in Keighley after help from specialist employment services organisation Remploy in Bradford. Matt Durkin, 25, from Bingley, who
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Help at hand to beat alcoholism
Amanda’s diary is a record of achievement. “Day one, day two, day three..” penned on each entry may not seem significant to anyone else, but for Amanda it records an important chapter in her life. She has been abstinent from drinking for 300 days. Amanda
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What’s the real risk?
SIR – I have recently returned from holiday and I have been catching up on T&As received while away. I note the article on October 15 regarding the closure of Bradford Central Library. While recognising the good work that Health & Safety has contributed
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Rail is way forward
SIR – Readers may not be aware that the proposed Forster Square redevelopment will include car parking for more than 1,300 vehicles, according to the Westfield brochure. May I ask what will be the impact on road congestion and air quality by providing
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Jazz man Kenny is still a big hit
Legendary jazz acts Kenny Ball and the Brubeck family are performing in the district this autumn. Kenny Ball (pictured) and his Jazzmen are as popular today as they were in 1960 when they had their first chart hit with Samantha. Hit after hit came pouring
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AWM's new recycling facility’s power plan
The opening of a new £12.5 million waste recycling plant near Leeds is set to take pressure off a controversial operation on Canal Road, Bradford. Around 30 jobs are being created at Associated Waste Management Ltd’s new plant at Gelderd Road, Morley
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MPs must be more committed
I seem to be learning something new almost every day and this includes words that I don’t think I have ever seen before. Dr Jim Hansen, the highly-reputable NASA climate scientist, used the word ‘irrefragable’ and my dictionary defines this as
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Bradford City boss Parkinson blasts 'mystery' decision
Phil Parkinson accused referee Rob Lewis of failing to cope with the game after City were sunk by a hugely-contentious penalty at Macclesfield. Lewis Chalmers fired the 65th-minute spot-kick to condemn Parkinson’s side to another away defeat last night
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Bradford Council fine squad to double in January
The number of officers authorised to hand out tickets to motorists caught parking illegally will double to almost 100 under plans to restructure Bradford Council’s warden service. The work of the 40 parking officers will be merged with the 40 neighbourhood
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MP Mulholland petitions Parliament over Wharfedale hospital
A campaign to save an elderly care ward has been taken to Parliament. MP Greg Mulholland delivered a 3,000-strong petition condemning a decision to close the last elderly care ward at Wharfedale Hospital to colleagues in the House of Commons last night
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Bradford City feel Rob-bed by controversial referee
Macclesfield 1 Bradford City 0 We knew what to expect from referee Rob Lewis and sadly he didn’t disappoint at the Moss Rose last night. The Shrewsbury official has got history with the Bantams – and he was a central figure again to leave
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Bradford athlete Dwain is poetry in motion!
Bradford Teaching Hospitals has unveiled its contribution to Positive Bradford’s celebration of everything good about the city. The Foundation Trust commissioned nationally-acclaimed photographer, Ian Beesley, to capture Bradford free-runner
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Bradford Bulls: Bring on England, roars Kopczak
Craig Kopczak says the Bulls’ close-season recruitment drive has left him in buoyant mood ahead of Wales’ Four Nations opener against England on Saturday. The Bradford prop, 24, and new club-mate Elliot Kear, are in line to feature for Iestyn Harris’
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Avenue boss Deacey has one eye on FA Cup tie as he plots replay win over Worksop
Bradford Park Avenue will try to finish the job they started at the weekend when they travel to Worksop Town tonight for an FA Trophy first qualifying-round replay. The Bradford club are in FA Cup fourth qualifying-round action this weekend and they
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Albion Sports bid to bounce back
Albion Sports could go joint second in Northern Counties East League Division One with a home win over struggling Hallam tonight. Hallam are lower mid-table and have banked exactly half the points Albion have amassed but the home side will be taking
