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Second place is carrot for Guiseley
Guiseley will be looking to climb to second in the Blue Square Bet North Division tomorrow night. The Lions need to win at lowly Vauxhall Motors to leap two places up the table. A victory would take them above neighbours FC Halifax Town, who were
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Katie is a rowing record-breaker
A Bradford banker is today relaxing in the Caribbean after riding on the crest of 30ft waves on a record-breaking row across the Atlantic. Katie Pattinson-Hart is enjoying a few home comforts after braving massive waves and surviving on dehydrated food
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Bradford Dragons are hit by triple whammy!
Bradford Dragons lost their EBL Division One showdown with Medway Park in dramatic fashion. Despite leading for almost the whole game, a Medway triple with ten seconds on the clock saw them go down 74-72. A long triple from Bobby Edmunds on the buzzer
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Fullard hat-trick lifts Ovenden top
Tyersal were blown off top spot as their West Riding County Amateur League match against Campion was abandoned. Just 15 minutes of the PREMIER DIVISION local derby had been played when the referee decided it would be dangerous and farcical to continue
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Caine's Victorian job is good enough for a draw in thriller
There was a thriller at the top of Bradford Sunday Alliance League Division 1A when leaders Buttershaw Celtic and second-placed Victoria Rangers met. Honours were even at the end after Michael Caine had put Buttershaw in front after a goalless
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Devitt hits form with century break
Paul Devitt’s unfinished break of 113 was the highest of the Bradford & District Sunday School Billiards League season so far. It was the first century break in the league since 2004 and only the 18th in the league’s 93-year history.
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Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden scores top marks on Dancing On Ice
Emmerdale actor Matthew Wolfenden scored top marks on Dancing on Ice for the second week running. Matthew, from Norwood Green, was given 21.5 by judges on the TV show, sharing a place at the top of the scoreboard with Hollyoaks actress Jorgie
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Hunt is on for missing Skipton walker
A major search in the Scottish Highlands is continuing for a Skipton hillwalker who has not been seen since Thursday. Northern Constabulary said Grant Cunliffe walked into Corrour Bothy in the Larig Ghru pass area of the Cairngorms on Wednesday
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Busfield blasts free-kick winner for Tyersal
Tyersal stunned DIVISION ONE leaders Thornton United as they came from behind to win their Bradford Sunday Alliance League clash 2-1. Jamie Douglas edged Thornton in front early in the second half but debutant Ian Russell equalised for the hosts with
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Salts through to semi-finals
Campion Reserves were unable to match their first-team colleagues’ semi-final achievement as they lost 2-0 to Salts in the last eight of the Bradford & District FA Saturday Senior Cup. Goals by Lee Grice and Dominic Lazenby earned Salts a tie against
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Jardy Boys join Bradford at top of table
Jardy Boys moved level on points with Spen Valley League leaders Bradford with a 4-2 victory that sent Thornhill United Seniors to the bottom of the PREMIER DIVISION table. Jason Campbell, Johnny Beverley, Rob Ives and Joe Hallas outscored Craig Hampshire
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Selby strike edges cup tie for White Star
John Selby scored deep into extra time as Buttershaw White Star won 2-1 at Sandy Lane in a delayed WEST RIDING COUNTY SUNDAY TROPHY fourth-round tie. The all-Bradford Sunday Alliance League clash saw Division One hosts Lane take a surprise lead after
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Short-changed by life-swap tale low on laughs
The Change-Up (Cert 15, 107 mins, Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd). Starring Jason Bateman, Ryan Reynolds, Leslie Mann, Olivia Wilde, Sydney Rouviere, Alan Arkin, Craig Bierko ** Overworked lawyer Dave Lockwood (Bateman) is on the verge of securing the
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Bradford man in hot pursuit of rock celebs
Celebrity Gatecrasher, by David Metcalf (Bank House Books, £9.99) The Fifties and Sixties were the musical years of Dave Metcalf’s youth, and his debut book, Celebrity Gatecrasher, pays tribute to his idols from that period. They include the performers
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How Horrible Histories author came up with the idea
Terry Deary was an actor for 21 years. During that time, he started to write books. He had 50 to his name when, 20 years ago, he was asked to write a Father Christmas joke book. “After the success of that I was asked to write a history joke book. The
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Finance worker kept £146,000 of public money in his family bank accounts
A former NHS finance worker from Bradford has admitted that he wrongly harboured £146,000 of public money that was paid into his family bank accounts. Sajid Khan, of Walmer Villas, Manningham, pleaded guilty to dishonestly retaining a wrongful
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An easy curry guide for you to digest
If you always end up making a meal of deciding what to choose from the menu when eating curries, here’s an easy guide for you to digest: Korma is a mild dish, ideal for beginners, usually made with cream or yoghurt, raisins and coconut. Masala is
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Curry is the spice of life
From Kashmir to Madras, each region of the sub-continent has a unique way of preparing and serving dishes using recipes that are often closely-kept secrets. Bradford’s Asian restaurants have won praise from food critics the world over, and our city
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Guiseley fans given a lift for cup clash
Guiseley Football Club are offering free travel to members of their supporters’ club to the Carlsberg FA Trophy tie at Cambridge United on February 4. Supporters’ Club non-members can join for the rest of the season at the cut-price rate of £5 in order
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Bradford back where it belongs as Curry Capital
Bradford is back where it belongs as the Curry Capital of Britain. The district was announced as the winner in November, beating four-times winner and title-holder Glasgow into second place. Aagrah Shipley, Shimla Spice in Keighley, Prashad in Horton
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Vote for your favourite in the T&A Readers' Curry Restaurant of the Year
We know that Bradford is the Curry Capital of the entire country... but which Bradford restaurant is the best in the whole district? We want you to tell us – and the winning restaurant will win the accolade of being named Telegraph & Argus
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Police worker denies killing mother at her Guiseley home
A West Yorkshire Police support worker has pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of her 82-year-old mother. Angela Pearson, 52, is accused of gross negligence in connection with the death of Eileen Pearson, of Fairway, Guiseley, on May 10
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M&S distribution site first to trial hydrogen forklifts
In a UK first, forklift trucks and other vehicles at the giant Marks & Spencer distribution site in Bradford are to be powered by hydrogen fuel for a trial period. The leading retailer will use cutting edge hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in its warehouses
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Monday, January 23, 2012
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Apperley Bridge: replacement of existing windows to front and rear with new painted softwood frames in white and double glazed units, 3 Waterloo Crescent. Baildon: change of
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Monday, January 23, 2012
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: The following failed to notify change of registered keeper of vehicle (£175 fine, £75 costs unless stated): Parvaiz Ali, of Barnard Road, Bowling; £50 fine, £75 costs. Hugh Stanley
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VIDEO: 'Monster' rapist Brian Jackson took my life away
A man, who was one of the victims of “monster” self-styled preacher rapist Brian Jackson, has urged male victims of rape and sexual assault to report the crimes to police. The man, who is trying to rebuild his life after years of hell, said he
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Katie's epic Atlantic row storms into record books
A Bradford banker has rowed her way into the record books after completing a gruelling crossing of the Atlantic ocean. Katie Pattison-Hart, who grew up in Baildon, was part of a five-woman team called Row For Freedom. They have become
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Buy-out of struggling firm secures 20 jobs
More than 20 jobs at a Bradford power equipment supplier have been saved after the firm was bought out of administration. The business and assets of Low Moor-based TM Newburn Group Limited has been acquired by the Dewsbury-based specialist
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Bradford 'posh shop' memories flood in
An appeal for information about Bradford’s Marshall and Snelgrove store on last week’s Remember When? page has prompted a lively response. Reader Matthew Williams asked if anyone knew where the city centre shop was and, judging from the volume of e-mails
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Lazy generation
SIR – I saw on the news that Holme Wood estate had got a mini bus to go round homes picking children up who otherwise would not go to school because their mothers could not be bothered to get up early enough to get them ready and take them to be there
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Funds contrast
SIR – The news that the Poplars Sports Ground in Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, may have to close because the parish council will not be able to contribute a reported £25,428 towards the £40,000 annual cost of running the grounds is in sharp contrast
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Policies are failing
SIR – One wonders how low this Government will stoop to get more money for a policy that is clearly not working? We all realise that were having to ‘tighten our belts’, but surely Mr Cameron and the Liberal turncoat who will do anything for a bit of
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Union not vital for trade
SIR – We really must kill the absurd lie that three million jobs depend on the United Kingdom being at the ‘heart of Europe’, whatever that may mean. There has been a massive trade imbalance in Europe’s favour for nearly 30 years – our percentage of
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Let’s have a rethink over school proposal
SIR – There is a shortage of school places for children across Bradford, which has been highlighted in a number of T&A articles recently. This situation clearly demonstrates the lack of foresight when it comes to the Labour Council’s judgement, and
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My days of despair are year-round
I have always been a bit sceptical about Blue Monday. That’s today, in case you didn’t know. The Monday of the last week in January was awarded this tag after an eminent psychologist devised a mathematical formula for misery, and ended up with that day
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New film will chart life of Bradford composer Delius
A new television film is being made about Bradford composer Frederick Delius to mark the 150th anniversary of his birth. Due to be shown on BBC Four later this year, it is the first full-length portrait of Delius since the late director Ken
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Thanks to donors
SIR – Keighley Lions Club had a collection in Keighley town centre on December 23 and collected £445.78. Thanks to all who donated. Mrs M Verity, Squire Lane, Bradford
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PM made a stand
SIR – Why is it that when a UK politician for once makes a stand against the continuing expansion of the EU that the usual left-leaning supporters start spouting phrases like “Little Englander” and “xenophobic”. It's got nothing to do with either of
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Our Sovereign is value for money
SIR – What a surprise, a left-wing rant against the Queen by a teacher; no wonder today’s youth knows nothing about our history or heritage. What does he think the Queen costs when everything is taken into account, ie, wages, outgoings, tourism, etc?
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What ‘opposition’?
SIR – With both Labour leader Ed Miliband and the Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls (pictured) now apparently in tacit agreement with Government policy on public sector job losses, wage freeze and a lot more besides, just what credibility or viable ‘opposition
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Tuning in to the musical state of Tennessee
We were about an hour out of Nashville when a new sound made itself heard on the Tennessee Music Highway – the dull thud of a blown-out tyre. Ninety minutes later and encamped behind the safety barrier on Interstate 40, I was waiting nervously
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January 21
25 years ago: Seventy firemen battled for four hours to put out a massive blaze which wrecked a plastics firm in Brighton Street, Shipley. 50 years ago: Round one of Bradford’s small-pox battle was over and the city was set to face a possible round two
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The real impact of recession
The shocking new figures revealed today by the Telegraph & Argus showing a dramatic upsurge in the demand for food parcels are a stark reminder of the human cost of the recession. We are constantly bombarded by figures showing the numbers of people who
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Forties event in need of Council help
It is no surprise that business owners in Haworth have come forward to keep the village’s under-threat 1940s weekend going this year. More than 20,000 visitors were reportedly attracted to it last year, and it would be foolhardy to let such an opportunity
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Mum inspired me to Masterchef finals - because her cooking is bad!
A plasterer who is in the final of TV’s Masterchef competition has confessed his passion for food was inspired by his mum’s terrible cooking. Tom Rennolds, 26, of Silsden, has beaten thousands of entrants from across the country to win one of 12 coveted
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January 23
25 years ago: The Education Secretary ordered a probe into a freeze on schools in Bradford spending their own cash. 50 years ago: Bingley had been made a “laughing stock” by the Minister of Housing and Local Government, who, within days of confirming
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Andrea's legacy grows stronger
For a fledgling charity, raising awareness about the cause you want people to support is essential if you want funding but, as Carol Robertson discovered, persistence does pay. Carol, fundraiser and development manager of Bingley-based Brain Tumour Research
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Spa town is still in fine health
Ask most people what draws them to Harrogate for a day out and the answer could be one of many things. The Valley Gardens, the Turkish Baths, RHS Garden Harlow Carr, or the Royal Pump Room Museum. Yet when I mentioned to my teenage daughters that we
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Demand for food parcels in Bradford district soaring
Growing numbers of people in the Bradford district are being forced to turn to charities to feed them, it was revealed today. The Salvation Army in Keighley is handing out up to 100 food parcels a week – more than double the demand it faced
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Fox Bronte art is a big hit on the web
His work has been banned twice but a controversial artist making waves on the internet says his inspirations are far more wholesome. Fox Bronte is on his third channel on YouTube after previous videos efforts were suspended – thanks to his
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Machete terror gang in £100,000 gold raid on jewellery shop
A terrified shop worker has told how machete-wielding raiders burst into a Bradford jeweller’s and escaped with up to £100,000 of gold. The four-strong masked gang drove a 4x4 into the back of Kesser Jewellers in Oak Lane, Manningham, as assistants
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History repeats itself as Bantams fail to kill off visitors
Bradford City 1 Burton Albion 1 Ever watched one of those TV programmes when you suddenly remember the ending halfway through? You think it’s something new but then starts to look familiar and you see the punchline coming well before the finish
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New home found for city visitor centre
A permanent home has been found for Bradford’s visitor information centre in a key location between the new City Park and the site of what will become the Broadway shopping centre. The building, on Broadway, is already owned by Bradford Council and was
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Bradford City: O’Brien in talks to join Exeter
Luke O’Brien heads to the west country today as he prepares to sever a 15-year tie with City by joining Exeter. The League One side are ready to take over the left back’s contract, which is due to run out at the end of the season.
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Potter a happy man after big win for Bradford Bulls
Bulls coach Mick Potter paid tribute to his side after they thumped Dewsbury 42-16 in yesterday’s pre-season friendly. Potter’s men ran in seven tries as debutants Luke Gale (2) and Adrian Purtell were on target along with Shaun Ainscough,
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Gale whips up Bradford Bulls as they storm past Dewsbury
Dewsbury Rams 16 Bradford Bulls 42 Now this was a bit more like it. A first-half performance overflowing with energy, skill and creativity saw the Bulls utterly outclass their hosts and provide much cause for optimism with the new season
