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Celebrities’ doodles in eBay auction
A host of famous faces from the Yorkshire and Humber region have been showing their artistic side for charity by taking part in this year’s National Doodle Day. Doodles by celebrities including Sir Alan Ayckbourn, Gabby Logan (pictured), Actor
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Skipton garden designer to host new TV series
His Yorkshire accent, zany hat and gold medal pedigree have catapulted Skipton garden designer Chris Myers on to the small screen. The three-times winner of the BBC Gardeners’ World competition, he is fronting a Channel 4 show called Wild Things
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Governors sought for new Bradford NHS trust council
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for new people to sit on its council of Governors. The terms of office of 13 governors end on March 31 so there is an opportunity for new people to get involved in influencing local health
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Man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving
A man remains in critical condition at Bradford Royal Infirmary after he was in collision with a car in Bradford. The 50-year-old suffered a serious head injury in the collision, which happened at 7.45pm on Wednesday night on Manningham Lane, near
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Entries are open for Keighley's BigK 10k run
Entries are now open for the sixth annual Keighley BigK 10k. The event is again being held on Mother’s Day, which this year falls on March 10, and starts at Victoria Park. It follows a multi-terrain route taking in the town’s roads, paths and parks
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Bradford children asked to sing like Olli in record attempt
Bradford schoolchildren taking part in a charity world record-breaking attempt next month are being asked to raise money by wearing a scarf like children’s book character Olli the monkey. National deaf healthcare charity SignHealth, which is organising
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Historic Keighley open-top bus tour to stop at villages
A series of open-top bus tours will return to Keighley district this year, but will incorporate a significantly longer route. The Keighley Heritage Town Tour ran for nine days in August 2012. The double decker, driven by Graham Mitchell, of
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Forum will tackle domestic violence in Bradford
The heartbreaking effect of domestic abuse on the children of victims was spelt out at the first meeting of a new forum. ‘You’re Not Alone’ is a new network of support agencies for domestic violence and forced marriage in Bradford. Its first
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Bradford social enterprise's open letter to PM over EU plans
A social enterprise has written an open letter to the Prime Minister asking him to consider the impact of any proposed changes to UK membership of the European Union on organisations such as theirs funded by the European Commission. Career Europe
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Haworth volunteer’s honour for sailing appeal in Denholme
Two Royal Yachting Association Awards have been presented in the district for opening up the world of sailing to more young people. Andrew Goldsborough, who works at Bradford Council-run Doe Park Activity Centre in Denholme, has been named volunteer
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Bradford film production crew in funding appeal
What would you do if you could stop time? That’s the premise of a new short science fiction film being shot in Bradford... but only if its makers can beat the clock themselves. The young production crew behind the movie System11 are planning to
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Motorists are warned of hazardous driving conditions
Motorists are being warned of hazardous driving conditions across the district as the snow turns to ice. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Yorkshire and the Humber, with sub-zero temperatures forecast for the next few days.
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Work starts to demolish former Shipley cinema after blaze
The demolition of a historic former cinema began yesterday after it was gutted by fire. At the height of the inferno in Shipley on Thursday, 60 firefighters were tackling the flames. The blaze led to the collapse of the floors in the 1930s
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Semi-final 'chaos' for Bradford City staff
Days before Bradford City’s Capital One Cup semi-final against Aston Villa, the atmosphere outside Valley Parade is a stark contrast to the elation and ecstasy of Bantams’ recent glory nights. In fact, it is eerily quiet. But while a handful of
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Ilkley Library set for internal repair work
Disruptions are expected at Ilkley Library as internal repairs take place from Monday. It will include repairs to crumbling plasterwork and windows, and new carpets. The library will remain open during the redecoration, which is expected to
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Former Bradford Grammar School pupil Jonny Brownlee wishes he could fly!
Not content with being a top runner, cyclist and swimmer, Olympic triathlete Jonny Brownlee now wants to fly! The 22-year-old, who won a bronze medal at London 2012, made the admission after a pupil at Bradford Grammar School asked him what superpower
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Bradford GP groups to give briefing on health services revamp progress
Progress made towards establishing the groups of GP practices which will take over the commissioning of health services in the district from April will be highlighted at a meeting next week. A presentation will be made to Bradford Council’s health
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Panto star backs children's charity campaign
Alhambra panto star and Loose Woman host Lynda Bellingham is backing a campaign to promote fostering and adoption in Bradford. The actress, who is in the city playing the part of Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, is supporting children’s charity Barnardo
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Keighley TA veteran fetched air rifle to scare yobs
A Territorial Army veteran who took up an air rifle to scare off youths plaguing him outside his home has been sentenced to a 12-month community order by a judge at Bradford Crown Court. Kevin Robinson, 53, produced the legally held weapon in his
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Gale targets Bradford Bulls' Super League opener
Luke Gale has declared himself confident of being passed fit for the Super League opener at home to Wakefield on February 3. The Bulls scrum half is making steady progress in his recovery after undergoing surgery on his left ankle at the end of
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Veterans’ love of game can rub off on Bradford City rookies
City’s young breed can watch and learn from veteran campaigners Gary Jones and Andy Gray, according to assistant boss Steve Parkin. Gray’s arrival on an 18-month contract raised a few eyebrows among supporters because of his age. At 35, like
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Daisy Hill woman is beaten and robbed of jewellery at gunpoint
A mum had a gun held to her head before being beaten and tied up in front of her 16-month-old baby in the latest of a spate of gold jewellery robberies in Bradford. The 36-year-old woman bravely tried to fight off her attackers, and could have
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Townsfolk mourn loss of Shipley cinema building
A former cinema which was destroyed in a blaze is due to be demolished over the weekend. At the height of the inferno in Shipley, 60 firefighters were tackling the flames which led to the collapse of the floors in the 1930s building which used
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Mothers among Bradford people jailed as part in sham weddings plot
Three Bradford women, including two mothers, who posed as bogus brides during a massive international sham marriage operation stretching from Yorkshire to Pakistan were jailed yesterday. They were among a gang of 18 men and women involved in the
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Bradford women are urged to get cancer check
A new campaign to highlight the importance of having a smear test is coming to the district, as tomorrow marks the start of cervical cancer prevention week. The campaign will target women aged 25 to 34 across Bradford and Airedale to encourage
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Akbar’s presents £25,000 to Bradford Bulls
Bradford Bulls co-chairman Gerry Sutcliffe has spoken of his delight after Akbar’s founder and managing director Shabir Hussain presented £25,000 to the Super League club. The Telegraph & Argus reported in July last year how the Bradford restaurant
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Call for action after bleak week of shop closures in city
Calls were made last night for a cross-party task force to be set up to revive Bradford city centre as a bleak week ended with coffee shop giant Starbucks confirming that it is pulling out of Waterstones bookshop at the Wool Exchange after more than
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Cannabis dealers jailed for 12 years
Four Bradford men have been jailed for a total of 12 years for their part in a plan to import and then sell “massive” quantities of cannabis. Unknown to them, the four were tailed by undercover police officers as they made their way to Manchester
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Kamara: Bradford City cup run just unbelievable
By 10pm on Tuesday, Phil Parkinson could be ready to join Bradford City’s most exclusive club. There is currently only one member. Chris Kamara maintains a unique place in City’s 110-year history as the only manager to lead them out at Wembley.
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Cummins unemotional for first return to Leeds as Bradford Bulls coach
Danny McGuire will take centre stage tomorrow when Leeds host the Bulls in his testimonial match – but the occasion also marks Francis Cummins’ first return to Headingley since he became a head coach. The Bradford boss ended a 17-year association
