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Is Aveo motoring's best-kept secret?
Aveo. It’s an under-stated car which should be better known than it is. This is Chevrolet’s offering in the supermini market dominated by Fiesta, Corsa and co and it has benefitted from a major facelift of late. It means that a car which was
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Guiseley close gap on leaders
Guiseley 2, Corby Town 1 Guiseley hit back from a goal down as they earned a narrow home win against lowly Corby to cut Chester’s lead at the Blue Square Bet North summit – overnight at least. The Lions consolidated second place thanks to their
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Bradford City fan claims he was headbutted ahead of Aston Villa clash
Police swarmed around The Queen pub in Bradford city centre at 6.30pm to deal with rowdy Aston Villa fans. Known football hooligans were said to be among a group of about 80 surrounded by police outside the pub on Bridge Street. One Bradford
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Thornton has new spring in his step
They say that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger – and Sam Thornton believes that is certainly the case for him ahead of an adventure Down Under. The Baildon diver has long been one to watch and won both bronze at the European Junior Championships
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Wibsey Warriors earn semi-final berth
Jack Senior Memorial Bradford Cup holders Wibsey Warriors went through to the semi-finals after a hard-fought 22-10 first round success against Bank Top Harriers at Lidget Green. The first half was close, with both sides refusing to give
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Drugs and cash found
Police discovered bags containing cannabis and more than £100 in cash in Barkerend, Bradford. Officers’ attention was directed towards a parked car in Feather Road as it was suspected the occupants of the vehicle were dealing drugs. Both the
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Whetley Lane Veterans win semi-final repeat
In a repeat of last year’s semi-final, Whetley Lane beat Burnley side Langhoa 5-0 in a FA Umbro Vets over-40s group game. Goal-scorers were Martin Johnson (2), Steve Perrin, Ray Gartland and 52-year-old Howard Cartledge. Julian Byron, Tim Capewell
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Jonny Brownlee is third in quality field at Yorkshire Cross-Country Championships
Saturday was county cross-country championship day across England. The Yorkshire Championships took place at Lightwater Valley Park, near Ripon. In the senior men's race, Jonny Brownlee (Bingley Harriers) had to settle for bronze, as in last
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Boyce is guest speaker at groundsmens' annual meeting
Former Headingley groundsman Keith Boyce is the guest speaker at the annual meeting of the West Yorkshire-Leeds branch of the Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG), which will be held tomorrow night at Cleckheaton Sports Club (7.30). The fourth round
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Bradford South MP Gerry Sutcliffe hits out at benefits changes
Hard-working families in Bradford will pay the price of the Coalition government’s economic failure, according to a Labour MP. Gerry Sutcliffe claimed thousands of employed Bradfordians will be hit hard by changes being brought in by David Cameron
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Bradford City: Parkinson looking at the long term
Phil Parkinson is hoping to mastermind more Capital One Cup heroics in tonight’s first-leg semi-final clash with Aston Villa in time for new contract talks at Valley Parade later in the week. The City manager’s current deal expires at the end of
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Wembley final would be great achievement, says Aston Villa manager
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes reaching a Wembley final this season would be an “absolutely phenomenal” achievement for his young side. Villa have experienced mixed fortunes so far in what is a transitional first season under Lambert
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Aston Villa boss Lambert warns of Bradford City threat
Manager Paul Lambert will take nothing for granted when his Aston Villa side attempt to succeed where Arsenal failed in tonight’s Capital One Cup semi-final first leg at Valley Parade. The Bantams pulled off a shock win over Arsene Wenger’s side
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Live blog: Bradford City v Aston Villa
9:41pm Well, that's it for now folks. Incredible stuff as Bradford City Football Club take a giant step towards a potential Wembley date on Sunday, February 24. 9:39pm City
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Two car crash in fog closes road between Keighley and Hebden Bridge
The main road between Keighley and Hebden Bridge has been closed following a crash in heavy fog involving two cars. Two people had to be cut out of a Subaru Impreza after a collision with a Vauxhall on the A6033. Emergency services, including
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Section of Burley-in-Wharfedale Main Street to close
A section of Burley-in-Wharfedale’s Main Street will be closed for up to five days next week as contractors carry out sewer repair works on behalf of Yorkshire Water. Contractors are due to move onto a stretch of Main Street on Monday to start
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Quarter-Final: City 1, Arsenal 1
QUARTER-FINAL: CITY 1, ARSENAL 1 (AET – City won 3-2 on penalties) December 11, 2012 joined the pantheon of “I was there” occasions as a rammed Valley Parade witnessed one of the greatest results in City’s history. Nobody gave them a prayer
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Call for Roman road test at Addingham site
Archaeologists want to check for evidence of a Roman road before an Addingham housing scheme can go ahead. West Yorkshire Archaeological Advisory Service (WYAAS) has asked Bradford Council to impose a condition if it grants planning permission
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Keighley railway in profit after changes to tickets
Keighley’s heritage railway increased its profits during the summer months despite losing passengers. Changes to ticket offers helped the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway make a £126,000 profit between April to August. Finance director Ian
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Charity says level of debt is falling
A debt charity said the average unsecured level of debt of Bradford people contacting its helpline was on course to fall, according to 2012 figures. New figures compiled by the StepChange Debt Charity show that for the first nine months of 2012
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Haworth singer Emily Sargant plays at prestigious South by South West festival
Singer-songwriter Emily Sargant has landed a concert in the US after performing for just 18 months. The 17-year-old college student played her acoustic music as part of an international line-up of acts. Emily performed while attending the prestigious
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Bradford forum for domestic abuse victims moves to bigger venue
A legal team has been bowled over by the interest in its new domestic violence and forced marriage forum. The consortium, called You’re Not Alone, is being set up by Petherbridge Bassra Solicitors, which says it is dealing with more and more domestic
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Fan club dedicate night to stalwart
A club for trolleybus fanatics is planning a fond farewell to its much-missed president, Stanley King, a former Lord Mayor of Bradford. Mr King died in October after a short illness, aged 80. One of his great passions and areas of expertise
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Former Bradford City great Wetherall: Win over Aston Villa would eclipse our Liverpool triumph
A victory over Aston Villa would rank higher in the Valley Parade hall of fame than THAT win against Liverpool. The May 2000 triumph that saved City’s Premier League bacon – for another year at least – will always go down as one of the finest home
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Display to celebrate Bradford cathedral dedication
An exhibition of archive photographs and images to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the new East End of Bradford Cathedral opens on Sunday. Bradford Cathedral is one of the most unusual but least known cathedrals in England and
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Ben Rhydding author hopes second book is a thrilling read
A Ben Rhydding author who is revelling in the success of his debut novel has released his second book. Former banker, Alan Reynolds celebrated the response to his first book, Flying with Kites, which attracted critical and public acclaim with more
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Mandy less of a woman after photos told a story
For Mandy Crowther, it was gazing at photographs of her 50th birthday celebrations that led her to make a life-changing decision. “The photographs were horrendous. I thought I had to do something,” says Mandy. The mother-of-two, from Wibsey
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Zahra’s weight loss is all part of a family tradition!
When Zahra Parker made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, it became a real family affair. Inspired by the slimming success of her mum, Frances, Zahra joined her and sisters Louisa and Amanda at a local branch of Slimming World. Together
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Benefit not all parents really need
Cuts to the benefits system are never going to be welcomed with open arms, but when it comes to universal payments, surely an overhaul is common sense. From yesterday, parents earning more than £50,000 a year will see a substantial reduction in
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Passes in person
SIR – After reading ‘Travel pass warning’ (T&A, January 1), I would like to point out that not everyone has access to a computer or even wants to go online. Anyone can go to the Interchange now and get their bus passes changed. You don’t need
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Heading for poverty
SIR – We have recently seen benefits rolled up under the new name of ESA. Depending on the luck of the draw, people on previous benefits will be placed either in the support group, work-related group, or on the appeal allowance (while their appeal
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Asbestos dangers
Asbestos dangers SIR – The New Year is a time for considering our wellbeing. The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) would like to draw people’s attention to the continuing risks posed by asbestos. Your readers might be forgiven for asking
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Religious rights
SIR – The recent gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old woman in India has rightly caused international outrage and protests regarding women’s rights in that country and turned a spotlight on India’s human rights record. Women’s rights are consistently
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Get your facts right
SIR – In the letters page on (T&A, January 4), you published two letters taking swipes at Councillor Glen Miller, accusing him of seeking political gain from the lack of waste collections over the Christmas period. They both stated that all
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How one loan can create new money
SIR – Mr Bird (Letters, January 2) is quite right; he never made any money out of thin air because he is not a bank. However, his mortgage did create new money. Every loan creates a deposit. Ms Prudent has £100 and she gives it to Mr Banker to
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
25 years ago: Jan Bostock announced he was going to drop in on his old school – by parachute! Mr Bostock and three friends were planning to descend 2,000ft to Nab Wood Grammar School in aid of Comic Relief. 50 years ago: Bradford City’s postponed
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Daring to dream of Wembley
Can Bradford City dare to dream of victory in the Capital One Cup semi-final against Aston Villa and then march on to Wembley glory? Why not? Who would have believed the team could have come so far, with two Premiership scalps taken already
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Six more arrests over Bradford street shooting
A further five men, aged 31, 27, 25, 32 and 35, and a 29-year-old woman, have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Thorn Street, Girlington, Bradford. All were being held in custody today. The six people previously arrested have been
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Tackling the menace of the fly-tippers
We’ve all seen it. Piles of bin bags in lay-bys, old mattresses and sofas on grass verges, and heaps of rubble on areas of waste ground. Fly-tipping costs local authorities hundreds of thousands of pounds every year. Across the UK, from April 2010
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Bradford views sought on new alcohol strategy
People in Bradford are being urged to have their say on the Government’s alcohol strategy. A ten-week consultation, which started in November, is asking people for their views on five ideas. These include a ban on multi-buy promotions in shops
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Sam’s sights set on medal success
With Olympic diving more popular than ever, a youngster who honed his skills on a Shipley diving board is ready to represent his country at a youth Olympic event. Baildon teen Sam Thornton has already competed in competitions with Olympic medalist
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£15,000 raised for charity by Bradford housing provider
Staff and customers of housing provider Incommunities raised nearly £15,000 for charities last year. The biggest single sum raised was £5,409 by one of its directors, Peter Newbould, who cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats. Mr Newbould
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Civic reception idea for club?
The leader of Bradford Council says a civic reception could be held to recognise the Bantams’ Capital One Cup heroics as he reacted to claims by the club’s co-chairman that the authority had met its victory against Arsenal with “apathy”. Bradford
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Man admits firearms offence
A man was remanded in custody yesterday after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Umar Hussain, 28, of Sandhurst Avenue, Birmingham, will be sentenced at Bradford Crown Court on Thursday with three Bradford
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Groups’ action will keep Bradford elderly warm
Vulnerable people in Bradford, Airedale and Craven are being helped to stay warm and well this winter thanks to a local scheme supported by funding from the new NHS clinical commissioning groups. The district’s three CCGs – Airedale, Wharfedale
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Bradford Equity Partnership hosts event for women
A women-only evening of words and songs has been organised by the Equity Partnership in Bradford. The event, on Saturday, January 26, will include folk songs for women by Sue Burgess, readings by poet and publisher Joy Howard and a performance
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Bradford City: Jones out to grab Ronaldo's attention by giving it a Real go against Villa
Ritchie Jones knows he will have made it on the Wembley glory trail when Cristiano Ronaldo comes calling. Jones was besieged with phone messages from former team-mates after City sensationally dumped Arsenal on their way to the Capital One
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Co-operative collects good luck messages for Bantams
Thousands of fans have put good luck messages in giant cards to mark City’s success. The cards have been produced by club sponsor The Co-operative to enable its customers and staff at stores in the district to wish the Bantams well. Ruth Lambert
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Part of covering removed from Odeon building
Protective sheeting around the former Odeon building in Bradford has been partially removed because of fears it had become unsafe. As the Telegraph & Argus reported last week, high winds had ripped away some of the temporary sheeting, which
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Keighley members of British Sub-Aqua Club find wartime plane in Wastwater
Scuba divers from Keighley have discovered wreckage of a crashed Second World War plane. They found the engine block of the Royal Navy Grumman Avenger while diving in Wastwater, in the Lake District. Now the team from the Keighley branch of
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Man sought in connection with robbery
Police want to speak with this man, pictured, in connection with a robbery. Warwickshire Police want to find 33-year-old Darren Lee Richard Pallas to talk to him about an incident at a jewellers in Rugby, Warwickshire, on September 3. They
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Epilepsy Action seeks runners for Bradford 10k road race
Runners in Bradford are being urged to sign up for Epilepsy Action’s sixth Bradford 10k road race. Around 1,500 runners will take to the city’s streets on Sunday, March 24, to raise money for the Yeadon-based charity by running from Centenary Square
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Ilkley teenager wins Royal Yachting Association Young Sailor of the Year award
A teenage sailor from the district will be heading to London this weekend to collect his Royal Yachting Association Yorkshire and Humber Young Sailor of the Year award. Hector Simpson, 17, who attends Bradford Grammar School, was picked for the
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Sci-fi musical puts Otley Chevin in spotlight
A home-made film that shows Otley Chevin in a new light will receive its first screenings this weekend. Planet of the Baybes, a spoof sci-fi musical, has been a ten-year ‘labour of love’ for its creators, Ian White and Wassef Massaad. Produced
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Bradford Bulls can't wait to lock horns with Dewsbury Rams
Bulls coach Francis Cummins has revealed his men are “itching to play” as they prepare to face Dewsbury Rams in their opening pre-season friendly on Sunday. Cummins will take charge of his first game since being appointed as successor to Mick Potter
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Bradford City v Aston Villa: Biggest night of McHugh's life? That’s a Given!
Carl McHugh’s Capital One Cup dream will hit another level tonight when he faces his idol in the semi-final opener against Aston Villa. City’s first ever appearance in the last four has also turned into the “battle of Donegal” as McHugh shares
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Drivers jailed for killing cyclist as they raced at 80mph
Two men who caused the death of a pedal cyclist in Bradford while racing each other at 80mph in high performance cars have each been jailed for four years. Mohammed Khan, 25, was at the wheel of a blue Audi RS3 in Canal Road at 1.45am on September
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Holme Wood forklift driver is jailed for raping girl from age of 14
A 52-year-old former forklift truck driver has been jailed for 16 years for the systematic rape of a teenage girl. George Leadbitter, of Grayswood Crescent, Holme Wood, Bradford, was told his crimes were “wicked” by the judge who sentenced him
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Bradford drugs gang given 24 years in jail
Five men who organised a sophisticated conspiracy to supply dangerous drugs on the streets of Bradford have been locked up for a total of 24 years. The gang was responsible for about 26,000 transactions – 200 deals a day – with a high profit margin
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Bradford Council's head of children's services offers support to lone dads
The head of Bradford Council’s children’s services is fighting for the rights of lone fathers. Coun Ralph Berry, executive member for children’s services, said after a few single dads had contacted him for help, he decided to set up a meeting so
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Bradford City support pours in from across the world
Cup fever is gripping Bradford ahead of tonight’s Capital One semi-final clash. So far 21,500 tickets have been sold for the first-leg match at Valley Parade. And those still to claim their place in the ground have until noon to snap up the 2,000
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Neighbour pays tribute as Keighley man, 64, remains in stable condition on ward
A man found unconscious on his doorstep having suffered severe head injuries on Christmas Day has been described as “a Good Samaritan” without a “bad bone in his body” by a neighbour. A passer-by found Sydney Bond, 64, lying outside his flat in
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Yorkshire Ambulance Service recruits life-saving First Responder for Baildon
Yorkshire Ambulance Service is appealing for life-savers to join its Community First Responder scheme across Airedale and Bradford after successfully recruiting its first volunteer for Baildon. Businessmen Rob Higgie has just completed a three-day
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Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust reveals plans for future of A&E services
Ambulance staff in the district were yesterday given details of Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust’s plan to change its A&E services. The proposed changes, which the Trust says have been developed following consultation and negotiation with
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Stroke survivors' group hit with funding crisis
A group which has helped stroke survivors in the district for more than 15 years has warned it may have to cut services after feeling the full effects of funding cuts from £35,000 to £19,000. The cuts to Shipley Stroke Group in 2011/12 have led to
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Six arrested after shooting in Girlington
Six men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was shot in the leg on a Bradford street. Police were called to Thorn Street, Girlington, at 7.30pm on Sunday after shots were fired at a vehicle. The car involved in the incident
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Bent up there with best, says Bantams boss Parkinson
Phil Parkinson cannot wait to see Darren Bent again tonight – as long as it’s on the Aston Villa bench. They were together for six months at Charlton in 2007 before Bent moved on to Tottenham and Parkinson still rates him as one of the best English
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Yorkshire celebrate 150 years
Yorkshire County Cricket Club celebrate their 150th birthday today. Formed on January 8, 1863 at the Adelphi Hotel in Sheffield, the club have gone on to become outright county champions a record 30 times as well as winning five one-day trophies
