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Gillingham 0 City 0
City battled for a hard-earned goalless draw at Gillingham this afternoon. Phil Parkinson made five changes from last week with the likes of Andrew Davies, Simon Ramsden and Kyel Reid back in the fray. But City had a scare in the first minute as Jo
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Beaten man found with lost memory
Police are trying to piece together events which led to a man being found beaten up on the side of a Bradford road. Paul Robertshaw, 33, a former insurance salesman, says his confidence has been “totally knocked” after he lost his memory of several hours
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Alarm at changes in Bradford Council volunteer unit
A shake-up of Bradford Council’s volunteering unit has sparked concerns over the future management of almost 200 volunteers. The Council will lose one managerial role and three volunteer manager positions at the unit as part of cost cutting measures
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City team news
Phil Parkinson wielded the axe at Gillingham this afternoon with five changes from the City side beaten by Rotherham. Luke O'Brien, Jack Compton, Nahki Wells, Chris Mitchell and Steve Williams all paid the price. Simon Ramsden was fit
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Man 'kicked and punched' in midday robbery
A man has been taken to hospital with facial injuries after being kicked and punched during a city centre robbery. The 33-year-old victim was attacked in a car park in New Southgate, Bradford, by a group of four males, who stole his wallet. The attackers
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NSPCC opens child protection centre
A new NSPCC centre offering cutting-edge child protection services to some of the most vulnerable children and families in Bradford will be officially opened next week. Over 60 delegates, including professionals from social care, health, police, education
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Cabbie jailed for attack on fellow taxi driver
A taxi driver suffered a fractured ankle when he was attacked by another cabbie who lost his temper in a dispute over a private hire partnership, Bradford Crown Court heard. Abdul Razaq, 60, was punched hard twice in the face by Mohammed Rashid after
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Pupils on the ball thanks to Johnny
Former television presenter Johnny Ball visited a Bradford school to help make maths fun for youngsters. Mr Ball, a well-known enthusiast of the subject, showed pupils at St John’s Primary School in Bierley how to make complicated calculations easy and
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Wilsden teenager has last laugh at bullies
A teenager is having the last laugh at bullies who made her life a misery after reaching the finals of a national beauty competition. For years, Amy Barker suffered abuse by schoolyard bullies, who teased her over her appearance. But
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'Speed thrill' teenage driver locked up over death crash
A speeding teenage driver in a “souped up” car killed a pedestrian after propelling him ten feet into the air and over a garden wall. Sadakat Ali Jafry, 59, an “honourable and decent man,” was killed instantly when he was struck and hurled into the wall
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First look at new Bradford Bulls home kit
The Bulls today unveiled their new home shirt for the 2012 season. Supporters can order the shirt from today and it will be on display today and tomorrow in the Coral Stand, meaning fans who are collecting their Membership Cards will have the first
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Latest arson attack at Bradford allotments
An allotment holder who started collecting birds as a hobby to combat his spiralling depression has been left devastated after £5,000 of birds were killed in an Arson attack. A pair of African grey parrots, black pheasants, quail and other
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Yorkshire Building Society to take on 120 new staff
Bradford is set for a jobs boost after one of the district’s largest employers announced 120 new posts will be created as part of its ambitious expansion plans. The city’s business and regeneration chiefs have welcomed Yorkshire Building Society’s plans
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'Sickening act' of Bradford care home worker
A care assistant who sparked an international police hunt when she fled the country after filming a 99-year-old woman lying on the floor at a nursing home pleading for help has been spared an immediate jail sentence. Hannah Parveen, 22,
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Cycling team's £60,000 boost for Bradford hospice
A team of cyclists have returned from a fundraising trip to India which has generated more than £60,000 for Bradford’s Marie Curie Hospice. The challenge was to cycle more than 55 miles a day over six days to raise money for the hospice in Maudsley Street
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Wembley incentive for Wells and Bradford City
Nahki Wells is confident he can erase his Wembley heartache by going back to the national stadium with City. The Bermudian believes the Bantams have a great opportunity of reaching the final of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. They head to Oldham in the
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Memorial tribute planned for Bradford Northern legend Foster
Bulls fans have launched a fund-raising campaign to honour the legendary Trevor Foster with a permanent memorial at Odsal. The Welshman, who died in April 2005, joined Bradford Northern from Newport in 1938 and established himself as a hardened and skilful
