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Bradford City youth team suffer knockout blow
City’s Under-18s were knocked out of the FA Youth Cup tonight as their counterparts from Boston United came from a goal behind to secure victory in the second-round tie. Striker Adam Baker handed the Bantams a first-half lead at Boston’s Jakesmans
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City Park mirror pool fountain unveiled
Shooting 36 metres into the sky out of the mirror pool, the central fountain in Bradford’s City Park was unveiled today. After days of testing, the jet was working to full capacity for the first time and at its height appeared to almost match the spire
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Drug addict who killed grandmother, 89, for £15 in robbery jailed for eight years
A drug addict who killed a church-going grandmother for just £15 in a violent street robbery has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years. Paul Halstead grabbed the bag of frail pensioner Jean Myers, 89, who lost her balance and fell in Quarry
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Keighley football website launched
A new website devoted to football in Keighley is attracting a global audience. Keighley Kicks – www.keighleykicks.co.uk – was set up by Haworth-based journalist Steve Penny at the end of June. Although the vast majority of visitors to the site have
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Wainman and Rehman lead Wanderers goal charge
Wyke Wanderers under-11s stormed to a 17-1 cup win at Battyeford in the Huddersfield League. Sam Wainman and Attah Rehman hit four goals each, with Jake Francis (2), Ryan Clay (2), Ben King (2), man of the match Patrick McGrath (2) and an own goal completing
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Holroyd hat-trick sets up Eagles’ comeback
BPA Eagles under-11s produced a storming second-half display as they hit back from 2-1 down to beat Silsden 10-3 in the Craven League. Liam Brook and Eisa Faulding scored in the first half for the Eagles before further goals rained in from Jack Holroyd
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Cougars show claws with Sharp hat-trick
Queensbury Celtic under-tens Cougars made it six Keybury League wins out of six with a 9-0 romp against Calverley Blues. Josh Sharp’s hat-trick was backed up by Joel Etienne (2), Charlie Lockwood (2), James Young and Max Swallow. The club’s under-tens
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Bradford City boss Parkinson spurred by cup incentive
Phil Parkinson is eyeing the potential windfall of a good run in the FA Cup. The City chief was delighted to see another home tie pulled out in round two – either Scunthorpe or AFC Wimbledon will visit Valley Parade on Saturday, December
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Smith hat-trick leads Wibsey Warriors charge
Stand-in full back Ryan Smith revelled in his new role to grab a hat-trick as Wibsey Warriors posted a 36-0 Pennine League whitewash at home to PREMIER DIVISION rivals Queensbury. The Warriors led 12-0 at the interval in what was a competitive
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Junior RL results
WEST RIDING YOUTH LEAGUE – Under-14, Premier Division: Siddal 26, Wyke 10; Moldgreen 66, Hoyland Vikings 0; Sheffield HH 28, Methley Warriors 6. Under-13: Lindley Swifts 4, Brighouse Rangers 34; Moldgreen 36, King Cross Park 0; Ovenden 6, Queensbury
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Bradford Dudley Hill surge into semi-finals
Bradford Dudley Hill progressed to the National Conference semi-finals after an impressive 26-14 elimination quarter-final victory over Skirlaugh. Hill led through Lewis Evans before influential hooker Nathan Kitson and Neil Wall also went over to help
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Gillespie confirmed as Yorkshire coach
Yorkshire have announced the capture of former Australian Test star Jason Gillespie as their new first-team coach. The White Rose county have also unveiled Paul Farbrace as their new second-team coach, Ian Dews as director of cricket operations and Richard
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Junior soccer results
CRAVEN, AIRE & WHARFE LEAGUE – Under-10 A: Oakworth Hornets 2, Bingley 6; Shipley Lions 9, Weston Lane 1; Skipton LMS 1, Sutton 2; B: Oakworth Wasps 1, Bingley 2; Shipley Panthers 1, Sutton Rogues 5; Shipley Tigers 10, Sutton Rebels 1. Under
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Bradford City: Ace negotiator Archie has taught me a few valuable lessons, admits Horne
After 14 years of working his way up City’s coaching ladder, Peter Horne has seen most things at Valley Parade. But he admits the fortnight of “project George Green” opened his eyes to a whole new aspect of the game. Watching Archie
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Keighley and Bingley Traders’ anger at parking cost hike
Business leaders have hit out at hikes in parking charges they claim will damage trade. From next Monday, Bradford Council is increasing charges for motorists parking all day in its 17 long-stay car parks across the district. But the move has been criticised
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Delight at bus route U-turn decision
A local bus service has been saved thanks to a campaign launched by a Bradford resident. Ian Brewer, the Neighbourhood Watch warden for East Bowling, who lives in Bowling Hall Road, got more than 1,200 signatures to save the 624 half-hourly service which
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Cricketers ‘scammed’
SIR – Media reports of the circumstances leading to the conviction of three Pakistani cricketers regularly refer to a ‘betting scam’, but in reality it was they who were scammed by the News of the World. The players would, of course, have known that
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Faithful force for good
SIR – I only ever saw Sir Jimmy Savile once at The Queen’s Hall in Leeds at an all nighter with The Who in the mid 1960s when I was a student at the art school. Without wishing to state the obvious, it must be apparent to all that what sustained Sir
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Protest so indulgent
SIR – Terry Tordoff (Letters, November 7, 2011) suggests that Jesus would have gone ‘among the inhabitants of the tented protest camps to give them His blessing’. I think, however, He would remember His words in Matthew 7:5 where He says: ‘Thou hypocrite
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Stance based on facts
SIR – Ian Lyons (a joy to work with and someone who, I hope, will take over from me in Baildon) does well to articulate the concerns of local residents in his recent letter (T&A, November 10). Ian is correct in saying that there is substantial opposition
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Concern as work starts at Ilkley Tesco site
Work has started on a controversial supermarket development as a protest group announced it has given up its fight against the plans. Demolition work is under way at the site of the former Spooner Factory in Railway Road, Ilkley, to make way for a Tesco
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Flu jab facts that could save lives in Bradford
People could be risking their health by wrongly believing the flu jab can give them the virus. Coughs and colds are more prevalent in winter, and for those with exisiting complaints, protection against conditions which could complicate their current
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MPs vote apology
SIR – May I thank D A Muncaster for allowing me to apologise to the 81 honest Tory MPs for following their consciences during the referendum vote. I can only say in my defence that the letter (T&A, October 27) was sent before the vote when I did not
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Curtains save cash
SIR – It never ceases to amaze me while on my night time travels, the sheer number of householders who leave their curtains open all night long. Why should this be? Are they afraid of missing something? Are they showing the world what a wonderful living
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Jimmy fixed it for all
SIR – The late, great Sir Jimmy Savile, in my view has been an inspiration to us all over the last 40 or 50 years, to what can be achieved in both human compassion for those less fortunate and showing us that colour, creed religious beliefs, class
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
From the T&A... 25 years ago: Teachers’ pay strikes ended in settlement, with four of the six unions voting to accept the employers’ 16.4 per cent pay offer. 50 years ago: Bradford’s October crime figure of 495 was 131 fewer than for the same month
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Twisted take on meaning of appeal
Despite the best efforts of some, Remembrance Day is not, and never has been, a political affair. It is purely what its name suggests: an act to honour and commemorate those who have fallen in conflicts across the world, and to raise money to help survivors
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Disgust at poppy sellers abused in street
The Royal British Legion last night condemned the abuse and assaults suffered by poppy sellers in Bradford this year – the first it has ever recorded. The incidents included: l A 13-year-old female Army Cadet suffering a young thug spitting in her face
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Chance to have your say on planning blueprint
Residents are being asked to share their views on a key strategy to manage development and growth across the district over the next 15 years. As part of the 12-week public engagement on the Local Development Framework’s core strategy, Bradford
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Bradford McDonald's restaurant to open from 5am
A Bradford fast food restaurant has been given temporary permission to open from 5am, but only on weekdays due to the potential effect on those living nearby. Members of Bradford Planning Panel were split over the bid from McDonald’s over its Rooley
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New youth centre is a reason to be proud
SIR – Two months in and the Culture Fusion youth centre on Thornton Road is proving itself to be the success we had always hoped it would, thanks to the hard work, dedication and energy of those who have made this state-of-the-art facility a reality.
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NHS pledge on patient treatment waits
Health chiefs in Bradford have pledged that patients requiring hospital treatment are being treated as quickly as possible and not being forced to wait in order to cut costs. NHS Airedale, Bradford and Leeds yesterday made the announcement
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Historic Bingley pub Dick Hudsons gets heritage honour
A historic pub has been awarded a blue tourist plaque to recognise its cultural significance. Bingley Civic Trust unveiled the plaque at Dick Hudsons in Otley Road, High Eldwick, near Bingley, this month. It shows the name of the
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£750,000 cash haul netted in drug raid in Lidget Green, Bradford
A drug dealer has been warned he faces a lengthy jail term after a stash of drugs, a gun and ammunition and about £750,000 in cash were discovered at a house in Bradford. Police found the stash belonging to 43-year-old Zulfiquar Shah when officers raided
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Drive launched to increase number of volunteers
Organisers of the Bradford district’s first Volunteering Strategy hope to increase the number of volunteering inquiries by almost 3,000 over the next three years. The strategy, which will be unveiled tonight at the Bradford Volunteer Centre
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Bradford College applies to create new kind of state school
The first of a new type of state school could be built in Bradford, specialising in international food and travel. The McMillan Education Trust, developed by Bradford College to look after its sponsored academies and partner schools, has submitted the
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We will unearth more hidden gems, says Bradford City's head of youth
City have more where George Green came from in their production line. Green could eventually net the club £2m from the deal they struck last month with Everton. And head of youth Peter Horne believes there is talent just as exciting
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Training agency in Bradford clinches dental training deal
A Bradford training agency has clinched its first contract with the private dental sector to help meet a desperate need for technicians and support staff. City Training Services, in Little Germany, has been signed up by West Yorkshire-based Genix Healthcare
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Leeds-born Gale: I'm a Bradford lad now
New recruit Luke Gale put his Leeds heritage firmly behind him yesterday and declared: “I’m a 100 per cent Bull.” The classy half-back from Middleton in South Leeds completed his first day’s work as a Bradford player following his close-season
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Planners act to close house-building loophole
Several live planning applications could have to go back before a committee as a result of a “genuine mistake” at Bradford Council which has cast doubt over areas allocated for housebuilding across the district. An emergency meeting of the executive
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Inquest told worker was 'crushed by falling frame' at firm in Idle
A factory worker died from severe head injuries after being struck by an A-frame racking unit as it toppled over, an inquest jury heard yesterday. Employees at refrigeration company George Barker in Idle, Bradford, told how they knew colleague James
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Cold alerts to go out to Bradford elderly
Vulnerable older people in the Bradford district will be warned when a cold snap is coming this winter in a bid to save lives. On average each winter there are about 35,000 excess deaths, many of which could have been avoided by taking simple
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Yorkshire: Jaques and Gillespie in Headingley return
Yorkshire will today announce the capture of two Australians who they expect to underpin an LV= County Championship Division Two promotion bid in 2012. It is understood that Jason Gillespie will be unveiled as their new first-team coach and
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Would you like to run your own cafe in Bradford?
Developers of Bradford’s newest business park are offering someone the chance to run and own the on-site cafe and catering business serving tenants and visitors. Bosses at the £4 million Inspire Bradford business park in Eccleshill, owned and managed
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Bradford charity in plea for young runaways
Thousands of children run away from home every year in West Yorkshire but only a small minority are reported to the police as missing by their parents, according to a Children’s Society report released today. An estimated 3,700 youngsters aged between
