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Leeds United boss Warnock plays down Becchio speculation
Neil Warnock has poured cold water on rumours Leeds striker and January transfer target Luciano Becchio was last night watching Wigan’s FA Cup tie at Bournemouth. The Argentinian frontman has been the subject of much transfer speculation having
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Leeds United net £200,000 Spurs windfall after beating Birmingham
Birmingham 1 Leeds United 2 Leeds set up a money-spinning FA Cup tie at home to Tottenham after coming from behind to dump out Birmingham in their third-round replay. Wade Elliott put Blues ahead shortly after the half-hour mark, just as he
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Mitsubishi Outlander grows into a sensible choice
So, who invented the crossover? The term has become ubiquitous to denote a car which is a combination of two or more classes. It applies to vehicles which are, for example, people-carriers with a bit of SUV (sports utility vehicle) thrown in. Well
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Bantams announce new signing
City have confirmed the signing of Kilmarnock centre half Michael Nelson on an 18-month deal. The 32-year-old former Hartlepool, Norwich and Scunthorpe defender has joined for an undisclosed fee. Full story in tomorrow’s T&A
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Battle to beat the weather
Both Albion Sports and Eccleshill United are due home fixtures in Baris Northern Counties East Division One tomorrow night but their games are under threat from the sub-zero temperatures. All seven of the NCE League’s scheduled games tonight were
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Bradford Bulls appoint first female director
The Bulls have broken new ground with the appointment of a first female director. Kate Hardcastle, a lifelong Bradford fan and award-winning businesswoman, will join owner Omar Khan on the board of the Super League club. Hardcastle, who grew
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Live blog: Crewe v Bradford City
Phil Parkinson risks a fine by making eight changes from the side that started against Oxford. The City boss hinted that he would be resting several players for the JPT northern area semi-final at Crewe, even though competition rules insist you
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Bradford Bulls legends lined up for fun match
Bulls chairman Omar Khan will call on the services of several club legends as he puts together a side to face a Francis Cummins XIII later this month. Khan is assembling a team to play in the fun match at the Provident Stadium on Sunday, January
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Top honour for Three Peaks stalwart Rawnsley
John Rawnsley has become only the second man to receive a lifetime achievement award from the Yorkshire Cycling Federation. The 75-year-old from Bingley will receive the award at a luncheon on Sunday, February 24 in recognition of his continued
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Bradford sides packing well in President's Cup
Bradford area sides enjoyed success in the Pennine President's Cup. Wibsey Warriors made the short journey to Halifax Irish and pulled off a fine 36-24 win, posting seven tries. Si Sewell headed the points tally with a try and four goals, and
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Scotland full back Lamont in bonny form for Harriers in cup romp
Bank Top Harriers 34, Crigglestone All Blacks 4 Two first-half tries from second-row forward Jonny Waddington guaranteed Bank Top Harriers a well-earned victory against a plucky Crigglestone All Blacks outfit in the second round of the Pennine
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UPDATED: Bus carrying schoolchildren involved in collision at Saltaire roundabout
A double decker bus carrying children home from school was evacuated after colliding with a van this afternoon. Police were called to the crash, on the A650 Bingley Road near the Saltaire roundabout, at 3.08pm and found the front of the van lodged
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Man jailed for afternoon takeaway attack which broke victim cheekbone
A 21-year-old man has been jailed for two and a half years for beating up a customer in a takeaway restaurant. Waheed Khan punched Jonathon Rowley to the floor and kicked him in the face, breaking his left cheekbone, in a sustained attack in the
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Protesters gather outside Consulate over killings in Pakistan
More than 100 protesters gathered outside the Pakistan Consulate in Bradford yesterday in protest at the latest killing of members of the Shia Community in Pakistan. The protest was organised by the city’s Hussainia Islamic Mission which warned
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Store manager escapes jail after stealing more than £19,000 from false refunds
A retail manager who stole more than £19,000 from a fashion shop chain by pocketing the money from false refunds has been spared an immediate prison sentence. James Pullan, 27, defrauded Fat Face, in South Hawksworth Street, Ilkley, over almost
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Woman slashed with knife during Shipley robbery
A knife-weilding robber slashed a woman’s hands to make her give up a purse as she left a Shipley fish and chip shop on Saturday night. The 41-year-old woman was robbed at around 9.30pm as she walked to her car from the takeaway in Highfield Road
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Ilkley Brewery appoints three new staff
Three female staff, including its first woman brewer, have been appointed by award-winning Ilkley Brewery The appointment of Harriet Marks as brewster, Alexa Jennings as office manager and Claire Dunne as credit controller takes the number of staff
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Grants plea: ‘Help link armed forces with Bradford district communities’
Four community projects in Bradford, which encourage understanding between the armed forces and the wider community, are to receive grant funding from the Ministry of Defence. The funding scheme is part of Bradford’s Armed Forces Community Covenant
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Give your get-fit regime a kick-start with style
Cava out, cardio in. It’s that time on the calendar when we give our sports kits a serious workout. No matter how temporary, a devotion to fitness is undoubtedly the heavyweight of the New Year resolution list. But despite the good intentions,
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Caravan helps pull in the cash for children's heart unit
Fundraising is close to young George Murgatroyd’s heart. Glancing at the posters and toys in the children’s heart unit at Leeds General Infirmary where six months ago he underwent open heart surgery to correct a hole in his heart, the youngster
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Pintsize Shetland pony performers are mane attraction at Alhambra panto
A troupe of cute performers have been winning the hearts of Bradford panto audiences, stealing scenes in the Alhambra show. Appearing alongside Billy Pearce, Lynda Bellingham and Brendan Sheerin in Cinderella are four Shetland ponies called Midge
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Young mum killed in collision is named by police
The young mum-of-two tragically killed in a crash on Sunday involving a car carrying a group of Bradford men has been named by police as Emily Phillips. The 25-year-old, of Boothtown Road, Halifax, was travelling with her partner and two young
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Groups in Keighley share £15,000 from Community First fund
Six Keighley groups are sharing £15,761 in the latest payout from the Community First fund. Highfield Women’s Group has received money to run a swimming programme, while Keighley Healthy Living will spend its grant on a healthy weight programme
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Crosshills family car dealership is praised after £1.1m buy-out deal
The Brigg motor trade family has been complimented by the boss of an expanding automotive retailer which has acquired its long-established dealership near Keighley. The former Walter C Brigg Vauxhall dealership at Crosshills started trading as
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Volunteer lock-keepers needed at Bingley's Five Rise Locks
People who like keeping fit and working outdoors are being invited to volunteer for a unique role as a lock-keeper. The Canal and River Trust wants to hear from anyone who might be interested in helping look after the waterways and assisting at
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Baildon students raise £200 for Sick Children's Trust
Sixth formers at Titus Salt School in Baildon have raised £200 for The Sick Children's Trust. The school’s social committee organised a fancy dress Halloween party last October and raised the money through ticket sales. The proceeds went to The
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Shops plan for former Bradford restaurant
An application to turn a former Mexican restaurant into four shops is set to be turned down. The vacant premises on Manningham Lane, Bradford, was last occupied by Cocina’s. Applicant Amjid Hussain wants to convert the building into four shop
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Pupils investigate an alien invasion at Bradford school
Young journalists have been investigating a possible alien invasion at their school. Children at Lady Royd Preparatory, part of Bradford Girls’ Grammar School in Squire Lane, came into school yesterday to find a UFO had crash-landed in the grounds
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Bradford City chief Baldwin on American recruitment drive
Nahki Wells continues to fill the rumours section of every national newspaper but the search goes on for another just like him. David Baldwin flew out to Florida yesterday for the annual NCAA football conference, rubbing shoulders with 10,000 US
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Bradford Cathedral to host pop-up cinema
Bradford Cathedral is to be transformed into a ‘pop up cinema’ as part of a partnership between Bradford City of Film and Cine Yorkshire. Other venues in Bradford, Keighley and Ben Ryhdding will also be screening films as part of Bradford Community
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Stand up to cancer at Race for Life in Bradford
Bradford women are being urged to make a stand against cancer by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. Event organisers are issuing the rallying cry “cancer, we’re coming to get you” to mums, daughters, sisters, grandmas and friends, encouraging
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Future looks bleak
SIR – 2013 looks like being an annus horribilis for many people, especially those of little means. 2012 saw Comet fold with the loss of thousands of jobs, but there will be many more established firms going to the wall as well as independent high
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Tax message is clear
SIR – In 2005, 97,000 people worked at HMRC. Thanks to Blair’s new Labour Party, by 2010 this had fallen to 66,900. The current regime is planning a further 10,000 job cuts. It takes a lot of years to train tax inspectors in this fiendishly
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Reduce their numbers
SIR – There is no doubt that technology has accounted for the loss of many jobs. Mechanisation, robotics and computerisation have all made a big impression on manufacturing. Computers have also caused a reduction in staff numbers in the administrative
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Dynamic duo?
SIR – Yet more speculation that Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls may be dumped by Labour leader Ed Miliband, this time in favour of Ed’s brother David after an alleged family rift over the leadership election has been healed. What a formidable team Ed
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Food for thought
SIR – There is a simple answer to the problem of tons of wasted food – the supermarkets could provide a container in a position of awareness so the shopper could then dispose of the ‘two for one’ items not needed. I have to give the other away
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Pub calls last orders
SIR – Our local pub, the George and Dragon, is due to close down in three weeks time. The landlord and landlady are retiring. They will be greatly missed. Many happy times have been spent there with Gerry and June presiding. At one time or another
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Contentious store plans objections cancelled
SIR – The plans for a Wickes store and a KFC outlet at the already very busy junction of Baildon Road and Otley Road in Baildon, recently withdrawn, have now been re-submitted. However, it will be recalled that the previous withdrawal had the effect
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Doubts cast with pensions shake-up
According to the Government, the proposed single tier system is a way of simplifying state pensions, and helping those who otherwise wouldn’t get a decent one. But critics claim it’s a “con trick” requiring future generations to work longer and
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Tough calls on ageing population
There is no doubt that one of the biggest challenges our society is facing over the next decade or so is the huge increase in the number of pensioners. This growing band of elderly people presents a number of problems that must be tackled, including
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Nothing like reading a good book
I don’t have much in common with Dolly Parton, but when it comes to books we’re on the same page. I’ve always liked to buy books as presents – not just because they’re easy to wrap – but with increasing numbers of friends and family acquiring Kindles
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Bradford Bulls ace Whitehead driven by burning England ambition
Elliott Whitehead is eyeing a recall to the international fold after laying down an emphatic marker during Sunday’s opening pre-season friendly at Dewsbury. The homegrown second-rower underlined his class by claiming four of the Bulls’ eight tries
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Extension plan for Great Horton takeaway
An application to extend a Great Horton pizza takeaway is set to be refused. The owner of Dial-a-Pizza, on Cemetery Road, wants to build a ground and first floor extension. But the proposal has been dismissed as “inappropriate and unsympathetic
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Tarn Trotters running club launched in Yeadon
A new running club for beginners has been launched in Yeadon. The Tarn Trotters ‘jog 2 run’ group met for the first time on Sunday. Each session costs £1 and the group meets at Yeadon Tarn at 10am on Sundays. E-mail louise.walker@ leeds.gov.uk
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Bradford folk club debut for music duo Hicks and Goulbourn
Acoustic music duo Hicks and Goulbourn make their Topic Folk Club debut in Bradford on Thursday, January 24. Hicks and Goulbourn have been making waves on the folk and acoustic scene throughout the UK and recently completed a tour in Germany.
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Healthcare funding deadline reminder
People in Bradford and Airedale are being reminded of the last cut-off date for applying for an assessment of eligibility of NHS continuing healthcare funding. NHS continuing healthcare is for people with a primary health need who need long-term
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Former Fagley newsagent pirated DVDs to sell
A former Bradford newsagent has pleaded guilty to pirating DVDs to sell at his shop. Assim Bhatti, 37, of Fagley Terrace, Fagley, Bradford, was caught by the police with hundreds of DVDs and copying equipment at Fagley News, and the flats over
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Cullingworth Village Primary School pupils praised by Ofsted
An inspection team singled out excellent pupil behaviour at a primary school they assessed as being “good”. Cullingworth Village Primary has now been classed as a good school for the third time in a row by Ofsted. The latest assessment, which
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Bradford City admit to change of priority
Phil Parkinson will spare some of City’s walking wounded from JP Trophy duty at Crewe tonight after admitting their cup priorities have changed. The Bantams could be fined up to £5,000 if they do not field at least six players who started on Saturday
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Bradford Rising Stars scheme praised by Keighley start-up
Bosses at a thriving engineering business have praised a Bradford business support scheme for enabling them to launch the venture. The directors of Keighley-based AGR Racking received hours of help from advisers at Rising Stars, a scheme run by
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£24m plan to build four 'extra care' homes for elderly
Bradford Council will today be asked to approve creating four ‘Extra Care’ homes with a capacity for 251 beds in a £24 million scheme to allow elderly people to live independently for longer. The homes, to be based in Saltaire, Airedale, Thackley
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Anger at 'crippling rise' for Leeds Bradford Airport airport drop-off fee
New drop-off charges at Leeds Bradford Airport will not affect family cars and taxis, it is being stressed. The airport has issued a statement highlighting the fact that an increase in the charge will only affect minibuses. Drivers of larger minibuses
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Baildon nurse Stephanie Lawrence shortlisted for national award
A nurse is in the running for a prestigious national nursing award after being nominated by the family of a stroke patient who say she single-handedly restored their faith in the NHS. Stephanie Lawrence, of Baildon, who works for Airedale NHS Foundation
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Group of Bradford men threatened Asians after Cleckheaton EDL march
A group of Bradford men were involved in violence and racially aggravated offences against Asian victims, after attending a far-right English Defence League demonstration in Cleckheaton, a court heard yesterday. One Asian man was chased, pushed
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Olympic silver medallist Lizzie Armitstead visits Bradford to promote cycling
Bradford has been given the seal of approval by Olympic silver medallist Lizzie Armitstead, who said the district’s roads were among the best for cycling. The 24-year-old, from Otley, was at Cartwright Hall yesterday as part of a partnership between
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'No guarantee' on new Bingley supermarket, says Sainsbury's
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is set to announce if work on its long-promised Bingley store will start in 2013. Despite the company revealing record-breaking profits over the Christmas period, it “cannot guarantee” Bingley will be on its 2013/14
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Probably the best loan move in the world! Bradford City winger Turgott having a ball
If a well-known beer brand did loan spells, it would have to be the month that Blair Turgott has just enjoyed. The 18-year-old’s first taste of senior football just happens to have included winning appearances against Arsenal and Aston Villa.
