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County Amateur League braced for blank weekend
The bad weather looks like decimating the West Riding County Amateur League schedule on Saturday. Games on all Bradford, Leeds and Kirklees council pitches have already been called off but those with privately-owned grounds have little hope of
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Pound a pupil at Bradford City
Primary school pupils can watch City in league action for £1 as part of a scheme set up by the club’s community foundation. Schools should contact the foundation in advance to request the date. Tickets are available on a first come, first served
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Martinez bemused at Becchio talk
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has played down speculation linking the club with a move for in-form Leeds striker Luciano Becchio. Martinez is also bemused by reports the Argentinian, who is reportedly valued at £4million after scoring 19 goals
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Former Bingo Hall in flames in Shipley
10:11pm 9:56pm Fire crews at the scene said the building is now in danger of collapse, but would probably collapse inwards. Flames have largely now been extinguished, but
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Keighley youngster Connell roars into Great Britain Lions squad
Keighley teenager Dan Connell is celebrating after being called up for the Great Britain Emerging Lions Under-17s squad. The 16-year-old Oakbank School pupil began his league career playing through the age groups with the Keighley Cougar Cubs junior
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Nine years for pair in huge drug enterprise in Barkerend
A pair of drug dealers caught red-handed at a Bradford house where millions of pounds of heroin had been processed have each been jailed for nine years. The raid on a house in Carrington Street, Barkerend, led to one of the biggest Class A drugs
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Deacey is 90 per cent certain that Avenue game will be off
Bradford Park Avenue’s home game against Workington on Saturday will be subject to a pitch inspection, as will many if not all of the Conference League fixtures. Avenue hope to host the Cumbrians in Blue Square Bet North but
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Former Keighley Cougars and Otley player Walker dies, aged 44
Tributes have been paid following the passing of former Keighley Cougars and Otley RU winger Johnny Walker. The father of Leeds Carnegie duo Chris and Jack is believed to have died of a suspected heart attack this week. He was 44 and was a
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Guiseley hoping to maintain their head of steam
Second-placed Guiseley will be well prepared for their trip to face Corby Town on Saturday in Blue Square Bet North - if the fixture escapes the countrywide big freeze. Lions’ boss Steve Kittrick said: “Is it
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Farsley hoping to bounce back into play-off zone
Farsley could be forgiven for hoping Saturday's game is called off as they face a trip to leaders Mossley in Evo-Stik Division One North. Neil Parsley’s men lost their place in the play-off zone following a home draw last
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Trust marks a grand achievement for long-standing staff
Long serving members of staff at Bradford District Care Trust are celebrating after clocking up more than one thousand years services between them. Forty-eight members of NHS staff, who have dedicated their careers to supporting people living locally
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Victory means Thackley will do Brighouse Town a favour
The local clubs in the Baris Northern Counties East League are wondering if their fixtures will escape the big freeze. With Brighouse Town sidetracked by an FA Vase fourth-round tie, it gives fourth-placed Barton Town Old Boys the opportunity
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Experience adding to Silsden's blend
Leafy Cheshire may well be leafless and frost-bound on Saturday, putting Silsden’s proposed match at Congleton Town, in the North West Counties League Premier Division, in jeopardy. It will be the third game for interim management duo
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Bees still annoyed over lost bonus point - Pickin
Bradford & Bingley, who are due to meet Harrogate in SSE National League Three North on Saturday, are still miffed that they didn’t pick up a bonus point in their 21-10 defeat of visitors Kendal last weekend. “We missed chances
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We can surprise Wheatley Hills - Keighley rugby director Sheffield
Keighley's director of rugby Graeme Sheffield believes his side are capable of an upset at home to Wheatley Hills on Saturday – despite suffering a ‘cruel’ double injury setback. Weather permitting, the Rose Cottage outfit
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Angling lines
BRADFORD No1 AA Sunday’s open match at Cowthorpe was won by Howard Foster with four chub for 15lb 9oz on float and maggot. Fred Prudham also caught four chub for 9lb 10oz and second place, followed by James Vickerman with three chub for 7lb 9oz
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New half-back pairing show strength in depth of Otley's squad
Stand-in half backs Kirk Arundale and William McGee have been praised for their part in Otley’s 24-24 draw at Bromsgrove last Saturday. They were drafted in when Stephen Depledge and Ben Cooper were ruled out by injury. “They took
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McGee praises his battered Wharfedale squad
Despite the crushing scoreline, Wharfedale coach Tom McGee was “hugely upbeat” after his side’s 60-24 defeat at Esher last saturday in SSE National League One. He said: “I have gone through the tape of the game and there
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Wibsey Warriors hoping for chance of repeat victory
With Clayton having already postponed their Division Two clash against Troydale Trojans, the Pennine League programme this weekend is expected to be severely affected. In the Premier Division, Wibsey Warriors have the opportunity to move up the
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Brighouse squeeze in visit to FA HQ on way to FA Vase tie
Brighouse Town are prepared for their ‘overseas’ trip on Saturday and will be setting off to the Isle of Wight to take on Newport in the fourth round of the FA Vase tomorrow. Town are hoping for two run-outs at St George's Park over the weekend
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Icy weather wipes out matches on Bradford Council pitches
All matches due to take place on Bradford Council-owned pitches this weekend have been postponed. Football and rugby fixtures scheduled to take place on school pitches are also off as the severe weather continues to bite hard. Ian Bairstow,
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Four men arrested in Bradford after fleeing suspected stolen vehicle
Four men have been arrested in an operation involving the West Yorkshire Police helicopter and officers on the ground today after a blue four-wheel drive vehicle was spotted travelling at high speed across private land near Sandringham Road, Clayton
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Pubs prepare for Bradford City big game bonanza ahead of second-leg Villa clash
Pubs across Bradford are preparing for a big night with Bantams’ fans expected to flock in their droves to watch the club’s Capital One Cup semi-final against Aston Villa on Tuesday. With the match not being shown on big screens at City Park or
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Windhill Church of England Primary School at Shipley out of special measures
The new year has brought celebrations for Windhill Church of England Primary School at Shipley, which has been lifted out of special measures following a glowing inspection by schools watchdog Ofsted. The new report judged leadership and management
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Royal Mail staff redecorate Eccleshill church hall
Royal Mail staff from across the UK came together yesterday to take on a charity challenge in Bradford. Sixteen workers gathered at Eccleshill United Reformed Church in Victoria Road, Eccleshill, to redecorate the church hall. The hall is at the
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Tour de France route will go through Haworth, Keighley and Silsden
The route for the Yorkshire leg of the 2014 Tour de France was revealed today. Race organisers announced last month that a Yorkshire-led bid had won the right to host the opening 'Grand Depart' of the world's most famous bike race. Two
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A new chapter for refurbished Bolling Hall as new library service launched
Bradford’s oldest public building, Bolling Hall, reopened yesterday after a month-long refurbishment programme. A vital part of the work was to create a public library within the museum – which is the first of its kind in the district. The
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Nurse is told she is fit to practise despite inappropriate relationship
A mental health nurse who formed an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable patient at a Bradford psychiatric hospital has avoided censure. A conduct panel found her behaviour was “an isolated instance of misconduct in an otherwise unblemished
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Rodeo rider is left saddened by saddle thefts
Tack thieves have raided the Harden stable of western rider Angie Kirtley and made off with two ornate cowboy saddles valued at thousands of pounds. The amateur rodeo rider went to tend to her horses Star and Cloud only to find both their saddles
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Bradford district's firefighters will be pure gold in new safer kit!
Firefighters are ditching their blue kits in favour of safer gold ones. West Yorkshire Fire Service is introducing a modern uniform in a material called PBI Gold – which will mean frontline staff are better protected. Several styles and types
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A close shave for Lord Mayor at award-winning Baildon firm
The Lord Mayor of Bradford had a close shave when he visited an award-winning Baildon business. But Councillor Dale Smith was in safe handsat The Gents Quarter Barbershop – the firm has accreditation from the British Barbers’ Association and was
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Refuse was collected
SIR – In defence of binmen again, re Ben Parker’s letter (T&A, January 10). Does he know from personal experience that Leeds had no collection at all? We here on the Bradford/Leeds border, refuse collected by Leeds, also received notice of
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No more democracy
SIR – I have just read the article about the anger because Bradford Council has decided to ignore a petition signed by 1,700 against the development at Buck Lane. What do you expect when the politicians in London chose to ignore a petition signed
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What’s in store for site?
SIR – Our Council, having learned nothing from the Westfield debacle, have now created a similar situation in Bingley by allowing the sale of the former Bradford & Bingley building to Sainsbury’s. Anyone with more than a teaspoonful of brain
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Tory’s deficit deceit
SIR – The next few weeks will see strong words exchanged on the matter of welfare cuts for the poorest in society. The Government will say these cuts are necessary to ‘reduce the deficit’, but what precisely is the deficit? The deficit referred
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Parking solution?
SIR – I have heard reports that the former Odeon Cinema may become apartments and offices in years to come. How many more offices and apartment blocks do we need in the city centre? Wouldn’t it be a better idea to use the building and space
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‘Extra care’ homes are a welcome proposal
SIR – Hello readers and a happy and healthy New Year to one and all. It’s nice to start the New Year with a positive letter instead of my usual Grumpy Old Women sort. Reading in the T&A (January 15) of the Council’s bid to build four new homes
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Views sought by Saltaire Arts Trail organisers
Saltaire Arts trail organisers are looking for people to share their views on anything creative during discussions to be held in Bradford. They want locals who can offer their views on arts, culture, film, music, dance, museums, libraries, events
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Eric Pickles rejects plan for eco retirement complex at Ponderosa Park, Heckmondwike
The Government has stepped in to deny a businessman permission to build a retirement complex on the green belt. Builder Howard Cook had wanted to build an eco-friendly retirement complex at Ponderosa Park, his rare breeds farm and rural therapeutic
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£1m invested as Pudsey firm Hainsworth plans for the future
More than £1 million is being invested by one of the UK’s oldest family-run companies as part of a programme to set the historic business up for future success. Pudsey-based wool textile manufacturer Hainsworth, whose cloth covers the Woolsack
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Bradford firm Provident Group in line for £180 million profit
Bradford-based credit group Provident Financial is on target to report 2012 profits of around £180 million next month, which is in line with expectations. In a trading update for the year ended December 31, Provident said the outperformance of
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Reunion for former pupils of Holy Family School, Keighley
A reunion will be held on Saturday for people who attended Holy Family School, Keighley, in the mid-’80s. The event at Keighley Catholic Centre, on North Street, from 7pm will feature an 80s disco. Jason Butterfield, one of the organisers,
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Shovels at the ready for snow
With blizzards forecast for tomorrow, those responsible for keeping Britain – and Bradford – moving are bracing themselves. Bradford has always been a community-minded city and come tomorrow, when the worst of the winter weather is set to arrive
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Drink-drive message is a clear one
It almost beggars belief that anyone in this day and age still thinks it is acceptable to get behind the wheel of a car when they’ve had too much to drink. According to the latest figures released from West Yorkshire Police, 275 motorists failed
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Hardcastle to make Bradford Bulls’ revival her business
Lifelong Bulls fan Kate Hardcastle believes she is putting her reputation on the line after coming on board as a non-executive director. The award-winning businesswoman, who grew up on the terraces of Odsal and has been hailed as a potential ‘Karren
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Panel quizzed at Addingham Civic Society question time
More than 100 Addingham residents put pressing local issues to an MP, councillors and other key figures at a question time session hosted by Addingham Civic Society. The session was held at Bracken Ghyll Golf Club and was chaired by former Look
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How Fiesta stays fresh and green
Since its launch in 1976 Fiesta has been a success for Ford. In the region of 100,000 models are sold in the UK each year. Last year it was the best-selling car in the UK. In fact, four million Fiestas have been sold in the UK and 12 million around
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Bradford mental health nurse is told she is fit to practise
A mental health nurse who formed an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable patient at a Bradford psychiatric hospital has avoided censure. A conduct panel found her behaviour was “an isolated instance of misconduct in an otherwise unblemished
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Bradford homeless campaign appeals for voluntary help
An emergency scheme to provide a warm bed for those sleeping rough as temperatures plunge below zero has been activated for 48 nights since it started in October – a increase of 14 nights since last year. It takes place from October 1 to April
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Students to stage play at Bingley Arts Centre
The Hiding Place, showing the dilemma faced by a Dutch woman who helped Jews escape during the Nazi Holocaust, is tackled in a gritty new play being staged at Bingley Arts Centre. Cornelia ‘Corrie’ ten Boom, from Amsterdam, was a Dutch Christian
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Thompson trim and ready for Bradford City return
Garry Thompson is leaner and meaner for his first City action in 2013. The winger is ready to return to the squad after recovering from the knee injury which has ruled him out of all four games so far this month. Phil Parkinson cannot wait
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Morrisons supermarket bosses order checks on meat products
Bosses at Bradford-based Morrisons supermarkets have ordered urgent checks to ensure none of its processed meat products are contaminated with horse meat. The move follows revelations that beefburgers on sale in the UK and Ireland by rivals Tesco
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Cummins ‘class and grace’ can earn success at Bradford Bulls
You would think that Tony Smith could wax lyrical about his role in Francis Cummins’ long journey towards becoming a Super League head coach. But, when asked to sum up his contribution towards Cummins’ rise and subsequent appointment as Bulls boss
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Keighley ‘thieves’ Facebook page is shut down
A Facebook page set up to target Keighley criminals has been removed after page users threatened violent retaliation against suspects, breaking the site’s rules. The feature was called ‘Stop The Thieves In Keighley’. By Monday morning, it had attracted
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Woman nabbed £67,000 pensions cash in name of jailed pervert
A former teaching assistant pocketed almost £68,000 by fraudulently claiming her elderly partner’s state pension and winter fuel allowance for 12 years after he was jailed for life. Dianne Smith, 46, even pretended to be the prisoner in letters
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Former teaching assistant from Bradford claimed prisoner’s pension
A former teaching assistant pocketed almost £68,000 by fraudulently claiming her elderly partner’s state pension and winter fuel allowance for 12 years after he was jailed for life. Dianne Smith, 46, even pretended to be the prisoner in letters
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Keighley councillor is told he will not face charge of violent disorder
A Bradford councillor arrested on suspicion of violent disorder last summer has been told police are taking no further action against him. Following his arrest, Councillor Abid Hussain, 53, who represents Keighley Central on Bradford Council, was
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Bradford gang rape trio told they will get long jail terms
Three Slovakian men who brutally gang raped two Bradford prostitutes, one of whom was Crossbow Cannibal victim Suzanne Blamires, have been warned to expect to go to prison for about 12 years. Jan Dzudza, Matus Tipan and Miroslav Karicka are behind
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"Bradford knife robber is putting lives at risk"
Lives could be at risk after a series of knifepoint robberies in Bradford, claims a business owner. Police are investigating after four robberies in the Five Lane Ends area of Bradford including one in which a woman was hurt. People living
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BBC Three to host live Bollywood spectacular from City Park in Bradford
Romance, music, intrigue and drama will captivate crowds in Bradford this summer as the BBC broadcasts a celebration of Bollywood live from City Park. BBC Three bosses last night announced it will stage a one-hour “spectacular”, re-telling the
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Murder victim’s son in court over shooting at Bradford car wash
A man whose father was the victim of an horrific gang murder appeared in court yesterday in connection with a shooting at a Bradford car wash four years ago. Teddy Simpson junior, 30, appeared at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates’ Court on an attempted
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Smith: Blythe ready for Super League with Bradford Bulls
Tony Smith believes Warrington will benefit from Matty Blythe’s season-long loan spell at Bradford this year. The imposing centre has been recruited by the Bulls as he goes in search of regular first-team rugby. Blythe, 24, made a promising
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Man badly injured in collision with car in Manningham
A man was in hospital last night with a serious head injury after he was in collision with a car in Bradford. The incident happened on Manningham Lane, near its junction with Keighley Road, at about 7.45pm. An ambulance spokesman said: “A male
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Scheme for homeless extends to Keighley
A scheme which gives winter shelter to the homeless and helps them find permanent accommodation is coming to Keighley for the first time. The Inn Churches project – which began in Bradford four years ago – will run a shelter at All Saints’ Church
