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Victory puts Albion Sports top
Albion Sports went top of the Baris Northern Counties East League Division One tonight with a 2-0 win over fourth-placed Knaresborough Town. They took a first-half lead through Danny Facey, and Liam Ormsby fired in a second from 25 yards.
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Avenue's play-off hopes are fading fast
Oxford City 1, Bradford Park Avenue 1 Avenue’s play-off hopes suffered yet another blow as the were forced to settle for a point from their trip to Oxford City, just three days after losing at home to the same opposition. The home side
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Play-off chasing Altrincham set to test Guiseley
Guiseley ensured themselves a place in the Blue Square Bet North Division play-offs with a point at Stalybridge Celtic last night but they still want to secure second place. The Lions are currently in the runners-up spot and need just six points
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United's late goals habit is so costly
Leeds United midfielder Paul Green is at a loss to explain why his side have conceded crucial late goals in recent matches. Managerless United have let in five goals in the final six minutes in their last seven games, including Charlton’s
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Young City reserves side held
Bradford City reserves 0, Gateshead reserves 0 City’s reserve team drew 0-0 at home to Gateshead this afternoon. The home side, who had eight apprentices and three trialists in their starting 11, came closest to breaking the deadlock
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Master craftsmen create luxury at Chevin Park, West Yorkshire
Buyers looking for a new home in West Yorkshire now have more choice than ever at Ben Bailey Homes’ award winning Chevin Park development, as the homebuilder has unveiled an exceptional collection of three and four-bedroom townhouses. These luxury
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Sussex give Yorkshire harsh early lesson
Sussex gave Yorkshire a tough reminder of the realities of top-flight cricket on the first day of the LV= County Championship season at Headingley. Having lost the toss and been asked to bat first on a wicket offering only a little help to Ed Joyce
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Impressive views and location at Worlds End View, Thornton, Bradford
“When a friend of ours built three houses on this site, we came to see them, and were so impressed by the quality of the build and its location, that we bought one,” say the owners of the intriguingly named Worlds End View, a four bedroom detached
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Skipton Financial Services marks its 25th birthday
Skipton Financial Services, the financial advisory subsidiary of Skipton Building Society, has celebrated its 25th birthday. Andrew Barker, SFS managing director who has been with the company since 1992, said: “SFS has achieved a lot over the last
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Former Bull George Burgess has World Cup chance
South Sydney’s 20-year-old forward George Burgess has forced his way into the frame for a World Cup spot but England coach Steve McNamara looks to have lost another promising forward, Warrington’s Ben Currie, to Ireland. Burgess, who
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Laisterdyke woman is fined over lack of care for cat
A deputy care home manager who did not do enough to look for her missing sick cat has been banned from keeping animals for 12 months and fined £475. Yvonne Francis, 36, of Parsonage Road, Laisterdyke, pleaded guilty at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates
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Matthew Clough makes big impact on return
Halifax-4 2, Bingley Bees 5 Matthew Clough, playing his first game of the season, bagged a hat-trick as Bingley Bees secured third place in Yorkshire Men's Division Six North by winning at basement side Halifax Fourths. In glorious
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Charlotte Bronte poem written in Haworth sells for record amount
A poem by Jane Eyre author Charlotte Bronte has sold at auction for a world record price. The work fetched £92,450 – the highest figure ever paid for a poem by the Haworth literary sister. The eventual price was more than double the pre-sale
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Riddlesden youngster inspires family on weight loss programme
When Riddlesden youngster Steven Wild embarked on an exercise programme it was the impetus for his family to also get fit. The nine-year-old, who suffers from von Willebrand’s disease, a form of haemophilia, was referred through his consultant
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Bradford's billiards team end season in style
The Bradford billiards team ended their Yorkshire Inter-District League season with an impressive 7-0 win against Doncaster at Great Horton Conservative Club. Bradford’s Stephen Kershaw scored consistently to beat Branson Hoole 200-121,
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Land's run is almost dry in Bradford Closed
Mark Land has dominated the Bradford Closed Table Tennis Championships in recent seasons, carrying off no less than 15 titles in the last four competitions. This season’s event at Keighley last Sunday saw Land defending four of those titles
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Clayton B make bright opening
Sunshine greeted the opening round of the Bradford Saturday League, leaving many clubs wishing they had not been so hasty in calling matches off following the recent snow. Clayton B got off to a great start in the Bartle section with an 18-12 victory
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Bradford dad, 49, was killed by single shot to the head during police drugs raid
A Bradford dad-of-three was killed by a single gunshot wound to the head during a police drugs raid, it was disclosed today. Colin Berry, 49, of Buckingham Close, Clayton, died as unarmed police officers executed a search warrant at his home last
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Sussex in dominant position at tea
Sussex seemed to be in the process of establishing a strong position when the players came in for tea on the first day of Yorkshire's opening LV= County Championship game of the season. Having bowled out Andrew Gale's side for 96, the visitors
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Eagles are flying high again
Bradford Park Avenue Eagles are flying high again after an 8-2 victory at Sutton. They are back on top of Craven, Aire & Wharfe Junior League Under-12 Division D, with four of the goals coming from 30 yards out! After a couple
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Bradford Bulls promote family values
Bradford have announced new additions to their ‘Bulls Family’. Joining Bullman and Bullboy at each game will be several ‘Bull Babies’. Club chairman Omar Khan is delighted to have extended the Bulls Family to include the newcomers. “We
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Vauxhall’s image gets a lift with the Cascada
It’s all go at Vauxhall. In the past 12 months this company has launched three new models. We’ve had the electric Ampera, the chunky SUV Mokka and the stylish, cool Adam, all with dramatic effect. Now here’s the fourth, Cascada, a full four-seater
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Junior soccer results
CRAVEN, AIRE & WHARFE LEAGUE – Under-ten A: Oakworth Hornets 6, Campion Lions 1. B: Bolton Woods 6, Wilsden 0; Fairbank 4, Nab Wood 1. C: Bingley Bayern 6, Sandy Lane 1; Campion Tigers 5, Salts Jaguars 2; Oakworth Wasps 0, Bolton Woods 4. Under
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First round of Craven League games delayed
The Mewies Solicitors Craven League have decided to postpone their first week’s fixtures on Saturday, April 20. The clubs were tied 13-13 on the decision at the league’s April meeting on Monday at Skipton LMS Club but league chairman Ken Hirst
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Injured Brownlee rues Yorkshire race date
Jonny Brownlee has withdrawn from this month’s San Diego triathlon with an ankle injury. Brownlee, the reigning world champion and a bronze medal winner at London 2012, won in the California city last year. His brother Alistair, the Olympic
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Man to face trial for attempted murder
A 30-year-old man is to stand trial on June 17 accused of attempted murder. Edward Simpson was remanded back into custody at Bradford Crown Court today. He denies attempting to murder Shaun Simpson on the forecourt of the Soap Stars car wash
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Lessons in history at Oakwell Hall
Visitors can experience ‘Hands on History’ in a traditional craft creating session with the Friends of Oakwell Hall. Introductory talks will be given at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm about the history of the hall, off Nutter Lane, Birstall, and the Batt family
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Friends of Cononley School hold spring treasure trail
The Friends of Cononley School are holding a spring treasure trail on Sunday from 11am to 1pm. It will start and end at the village institute. Everyone is welcome.
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Painful progress for Yorkshire
Yorkshire’s batsmen endured a tough morning on the first day of their opening LV= County Championship Division One match against Sussex at Headingley. By the interval the White Rose batsmen had struggled to 40-4 off 30 overs – and even that represented
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Pensioners dipping into pension pots to pay living expenses according to Skipton Building Society survey
Hard-up pensioners are being forced to run down their life savings to survive, a new report from Skipton Building Society reveals. The research found almost a quarter of pensioners with a tax-free ISA account are dipping into their savings to meet
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Ilkley CCTV appeal turned down
Town leaders have decided against paying for CCTV in Ilkley town centre because of the cost and low crime rates. Ilkley Parish Council debated a recent call by one of its members for closed-circuit television monitoring The Grove, but rejected
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Abattoir plan is rejected
Plans to change an industrial building into an abattoir have been refused. The scheme had been proposed by Global Halal Foods Ltd, for premises at unit 14, Iron Works Business Park, Bowling Back Lane, Bradford. A planning officer said: “The
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£500 boost for Bradford charity
A Bradford charity which provides activities for physically-handicapped and able-bodied people has received a £500 donation from the Neil Hudgell Solicitors Trust, which has supported 43 organisations since its launch a year ago. Bradford PHAB
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£17,000 is spent on lights at Oakworth no-work site
Temporary traffic lights directing motorists around roadworks where no significant work has been done for 71 weeks have so far cost the taxpayer more than £17,000. Works by Bradford Council to re-inforce a retaining wall on a stretch of road where
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First commission for budding Cullingworth photographer Tilly, 11
Cullingworth’s junior snapper Tilly Stothard has been booked to photograph one of Keighley Festival’s flagship events. The 11-year-old photographer received her first commission from festival supremo Malcolm Hanson. She will be on duty during
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University of Bradford students warned of bank scam
Students are being warned not to give their bank details to people calling saying they are from the University of Bradford. The University of Bradford Union of Students said there have been recent incidents of calls being made alleging to be from
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Wibsey Primary School's green praise
A primary school has installed a clothing and book bank on its grounds to raise money for charity. Wibsey Primary School has been using the bank to gather second-hand items to donate the British Heart Foundation. A local British Heart Foundation
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Planning applications
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Gilstead: one five-bed detached dwelling with double garage, one three-bed dwelling with single garage all with new boundary walls and driveway/hardstanding, The Cottage, Gilstead
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Yorkshire stone stolen from Bradford street
Police are appealing for information after the theft of Yorkshire stone from a Bradford street. Three men were seen at Beehive Ward in Woodside, where the stone was taken at around 11.30am on Monday. It is believed they had a blue flat-back
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Bradford International Film Festival: Learn the art of filmmaking
Over the years, Bradford filmmakers have won four Academy Awards for their work. Shipley-born Tony Richardson got two for his 1963 feature film Tom Jones. James Hill got one in 1960 for a short black and white film called Giuseppina. Three years
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Billy Liar anniversary is celebrated
The 50th anniversary of John Schlesinger’s film of Billy Liar is being marked with a Blu-Ray and fully-restored DVD release on May 6. As well as the screening at the National Media Museum, as part of the Bradford International Film Festival on
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National winning jockey allowed home after race injury
Grand National winning jockey Ryan Mania was released from hospital yesterday after an MRI on his back and neck revealed only minor injuries. The 23-year-old was propelled to stardom after his victory on Bingley trainer Sue Smith's Auroras Encore
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Dancers from DM Academy, Shipley, perform at Royal Albert Hall
Youngsters at Shipley’s DM Academy have been treading the boards at the Royal Albert Hall in London. A group of 70 children put on an alternative version of much-loved ballet The Nutcracker, featuring streetdancing mice. The academy was selected
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Lower Grange man was found hanged at home
A Slovakian man who went home early from a family party because he had work commitments was found hanged the next day, an inquest heard. Married Jozef Facuna, 48, was discovered at his home in Lapwing Close, Lower Grange, Bradford, on January 20
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Bradford event to help businesses get growing
Businesspeople are invited to a free networking event in Bradford aimed at accelerating their growth. Drinks with Yorkshire Enterprise Network is taking place on Thursday, April 18, at Malik House, 29 Manor Row, from 6.30pm. Sheraz Malik, of
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Bradford law firm Gordons apprentice scheme honoured
A pioneering apprenticeship scheme launched by Bradford and Leeds law firm Gordons has scooped an award. The programme, introduced by the firm in 2011 to enable school-leavers to train for legal roles, won the apprenticeship ambassador category
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Keighley Area Committee to decide spending priorities
Keighley Area Committee has been given £60,000 to spend on meeting priorities in its local action plans. The money, provided by Bradford Council for improvement projects, is £34,000 less than last year's budget. Cash will tackle issues such
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Bradford's young chefs excel in national curry contest
Bradford lived up to its ‘curry capital’ reputation yesterday as five young budding chefs from the area walked away with prizes in the final stage of a national competition. All nine contestants, including eight from Bradford, blew away judges
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'Be a part of the action at Bingley Music Live'
There are hopes that Bingley Music Live will be the “most vibrant ever” by getting cabaret performers and traders in on the action. Bradford Council wants stallholders and acts to get involved in the three-day festival, which will be held in Myrtle
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Police investigate Cottingley shed fire
Police are investigating after a garden shed was destroyed in a fire. Firefighters from Shipley and Bingley were called to March Cote Lane, Cottingley, at about 10pm on Monday. They spent an hour putting out the fire, which had spread to fence
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Baildon Parish Council pledges £1,000 to buy defibrillator for community
Automatic emergency care for heart attack victims will soon be available in the centre of Baildon thanks to a joint initiative by the parish council and local First Responders. The council has voted to spend £1,000 to buy an automatic external
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Bradford International Film Festival to focus on Sir Tom Courtenay’s illustrious career
In Bradford, Sir Tom Courtenay’s name is forever associated with John Schlesinger’s film version of Keith Waterhouses’s comic novel Billy Liar. But evidently the 1963 film, notable for the exterior scenes shot in and around the city centre, Undercliffe
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Bradford International Film Festival is continuing to expand
Unlike the Ten Commandments, film festival brochures are not written in stone. Alterations and additions to the programme of appearances and events are only to be expected. This year’s Bradford International Film Festival is no different. Festival
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Bradford International Film Festival: Search for truth as world changes
Either by accident or cunning design, the 19th Bradford International Film Festival opens with a new film by UK director Michael Winterbottom and closes with a film starring Riz Ahmed, whose first role was in Winterbottom’s 2006 film The Road To Guantanamo
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All part of the bigger picture...
Sometimes it’s necessary to take a second look at decisions that affect our daily lives and we might then realise that our first reaction was probably wrong. A prime example is the fuss made recently about the Council plan to insist that cars taking
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Celebrating the delights of cinema with the Bradford International Film Festival
Tomorrow night, the 19th Bradford International Film Festival opens with Mike Winterbottom’s new film The Look Of Love, starring Steve Coogan as nude revue and soft porn publisher Paul Raymond. It’s the start of 11 days and nights dedicated to
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New arrest after teenage Keighley girl disappears again
Police have made a new arrest in connection with the disappearance twice in a fortnight of a teenage Keighley girl. Fourteen-year-old Klaudia Gallayasova first went missing from her home at Selbourne Grove on March 29. She was found safe and well
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City politicians recall the Thatcher era
One Bradford MP who says he won’t be taking part in today’s Parliamentary tributes to Baroness Thatcher is George Galloway. As he has already publicly stated that he hopes the former Prime Minister burns in hell because “she was a witch”, the refusal
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
25 years ago: Tears of joy were shed when a Bradford family got together for the first time in 24 years. The reunion of three sisters and four brothers plus husbands, wives and other relatives took place at the home of 63-year-old May Jennings in Avenal
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Accolades in film richly deserved
Bradford’s appellation as the first UNESCO City of Film was, when it was first announced four years ago, something that raised a few eyebrows. What, some people wondered, has Bradford got to do with film? While the district might not necessarily
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Naval reunions
SIR – Did you ever serve on board any of the light fleet carriers HMS Bulwark, HMS Albion or HMS Centaur? Our association – the HMS Bulwark Albion Centaur Association – is open to anyone who served at any time on these ships. We send a magazine
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Decision is half-right
SIR – It is rare to find any agreement with Bradford Council’s policies, but the proposed change to school transport funding, imposing cost on parents who do not accept the nearest state school, is at least half-right. But it’s still half-wrong
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Opposites attract...
SIR – How easy is it to be a City councillor in Leeds? All they need to do is watch what Bradford Council do, then do the opposite and success is guaranteed. Bradford pull down a lot of its city centre shops. Leeds refurbish their shopping
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Broken promise costs
SIR – David Cameron broke his promise and slashed £100 off this year’s winter fuel allowance for the over-80s. Consequently, they have had less money than usual to pay higher bills trying to keep warm through a long and very cold season. Any
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CO2 is essential
SIR – Keith Thomson suggests extreme warm and extreme cold are the result of an ‘energetic, changing and warming atmosphere’ (T&A, April 3). What nonsense. Even climate change fanatics now acknowledge that the Earth is cooling – that is the
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Ill-conceived fiasco
SIR – Regarding the permits fiasco for Council tips (T&A, March 20), as there is one permit per household, why could they not have been sent out with every Council Tax notice in the first place? I spoke to two different Council officers last
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Seventh heaven for Bradford City heroes
Phil Parkinson has promised to keep City grounded after they roared into the play-off mix. Last night’s thumping 4-1 win over Bristol Rovers, the third straight victory, lifted them up to seventh above Exeter. City are also six points behind
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Permits scheme is becoming very costly
SIR – Further to your piece in the T&A yesterday (April 8) about waste disposal permits, the whole issue is getting more ridiculous as the days pass. I sent a complaint to the Council on receipt of my Council Tax bill. I have had a message
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Keighley MP’s Sharia protest letter to Justice Minister
Sharia courts have been described as “courts of convenience” by Keighley MP Kris Hopkins, who claims they threaten the integrity of the nation’s justice system. The MP was speaking after the Bradford Council of Mosques revealed they were in talks
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Historic railway engine finds new home at Embsay and Bolton Abbey railway
A railway engine that spent its working life in Bradford has found a happy retirement in the Yorkshire Dales. The Ruston and Hornsby diesel engine, regarded as part of Yorkshire Water’s industrial heritage, has been given a new home on the preserved
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Kevin is to take over as chairman of Ilkley firm NG Bailey
Kevin Whiteman is to take over as non-executive chairman of NG Bailey, the Ilkley-based engineering and building services group in July. He will succeed Nimble Thompson who steps down as chairman at the end of July. Kevin (pictured) has been
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Addingham Methodist Church Wednesday Club supports hospital appeal
The Addingham Methodist Church Wednesday Club has raised £840 in support of the Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal at St James’s Hospital, Leeds. The fundraising manager, Sheila O’Shea, visited the club to receive the cheque and gave a talk on the work
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Woman died from alcohol dependency
A woman who moved from Portsmouth to Keighley to be near her son died from alcohol dependency. Sandra Dixon, 64, of Station Road, died on Ward 15 at Airedale Hospital on January 17. She had ‘crashed’ on the ward the day after her GP asked for her
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Otley Lions raise £181 for Marie Curie daffodil appeal
Otley Lions helped Marie Curie Cancer Care by raising £181 for the charity’s Great Daffodil Appeal. The Lions organised and staffed a collection at Asda supermarket on Sunday. Organisers thanked the supermarket and its customers for their help.
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Event to be held on Baildon Moor for Save Our Butterfies Week
As part of national Save Our Butterflies Week, the hunt will be on at Baildon Moor on Saturday, May 18, to spot the Green Hairstreak Butterfly, which shelters in the extraction pits on Acrehow hill and the north side of the hill below High Plain. Meet
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Court File
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: Kerry Louise Dixon, aged 34, of Blenheim Road, Manningham; four counts of theft, obstructing a police officer, failure to surrender to custody, original offence of failure
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Leeds heart surgery unit campaigners in calls for probe
Campaigners fighting to save the children’s heart unit at Leeds General Infirmary have called on Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to start an investigation into the suspension of surgery at the hospital, describing the decision as “NHS politics at its
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Bingley Little Theatre cast are game for sporting drama
It’s all in The Game Bingley Arts Centre Bingley Little Theatre’s production opened with their usual high standard of set, transforming itself very amusingly for Act Two. Set in 1914, the play is about a fictional town’s football team and their
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Girlington woman, 47, died of heart failure
A Bradford woman who battled mental health problems for more than 20 years died from natural causes, an inquest was told. Jennifer Banks, 47, from Firethorn Close, Girlington, died at home on March 6 last year with her pet dog beside her. Yesterday
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Table-top sale to be held at Wibsey
A fundraising table-top sale in aid of two charities is being held this Saturday at St Winefride’s Church Hall, St Paul’s Avenue, Wibsey. It will feature a variety of stalls, including bric-a-brac, good as new sportswear and clothing, mystery parcels
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Recovering addict was found dead in Bradford sheltered living flat, inquest told
Staff at a supported living complex in Bradford found a woman resident dead in her flat the day after she had been discharged from hospital. Alcoholic and recovering heroin addict Michelle Whyatt, 34, was discovered after a friend at the complex
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Spring coffee morning at Exley Head Chapel
Exley Head Chapel, Keighley, will hold its spring coffee morning this month. The event will include a variety of stalls selling books, gifts, cakes and other items. There will be a small charge for coffee and biscuits. The event takes place on Saturday
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Computing for beginners course at Baildon Community Link
A new 10-week computing for beginners course starts in May at Baildon Community Link, Cliffe Avenue, Baildon. Call James or Lucy on (01274) 588681 to book your place.
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Ilkley and District Motor Club raises funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research
Ilkley and District Motor Club has presented more than £1,000 to Yorkshire Cancer Research. As part of the club’s commitment to local good causes, Karen Humphries chose the charity as beneficiary during her term as president.
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Langley wants to be a one-club man with Bradford Bulls
Jamie Langley has told the Bulls: I’d love to finish my career at Odsal. The experienced loose forward is out of contract at the end of the season. No discussions on his future have taken place so far but he is in no doubt where he wants to
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Brochure publicising conversion of Bradford office block boasts it is near Salford Quays
A hotel company which is converting a Bradford building into a ‘boutique’ student flat development has baffled a senior councillor by advertising it to investors as being “on the doorstep of Salford Quays”. Essex-based Trivelles Hotels and Resorts
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Witness plea over stolen car
Police are asking anyone who saw a black Saab in the Queensbury area to contact them. Officers say the Saab 9-3, with the registration number FL58 PNN, was seen leaving a house following a burglary in Kingfisher Court, Queensbury, on Saturday. The
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South West Bradford-Wibsey Stroke Group to hold exhibition
An exhibition of artwork by people who have suffered a stroke will go on display tomorrow. The South West Bradford-Wibsey Stroke Group’s exhibition will include handmade felt, garlands, mosaics, printed fabric, painted ceramic tiles and acrylic
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Bradford Council plans ethnic minorities recruitment drive
Bradford Council hopes to set up a ‘talent management programme’ to try to get more people from ethnic minorities into its senior management roles. Currently, all the Council’s top executives are white. As the Telegraph & Argus reported last
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Bird-spotting event at St Ives Estate, Bingley
Early bird-spotting takes place at St Ives Estate, near Bingley, this Saturday, when ornithologist Mark Doveston will lead a walk from the Coppice Pond gate starting at 7.30am.
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Funds are raised in memory of Keighley firefighter Jeff Naylor
A charity raffle is being staged as part of activities to mark the 30th anniversary of a Keighley firefighter’s tragic death. A series of events are taking place in commemoration of Jeff Naylor, who suffered extensive burns when he and fellow crew
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Community Action and Support Against Crime offers free home security assessments
People in Bradford can get a free home security assessment by social enterprise Community Action and Support Against Crime. Call 0845 5192122.
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Hands-on History at Oakwell Hall
Traditional craft skills will be taught at a Hands-on History session at Oakwell Hall. The activity at the museum in Nutter Lane, Birstall, runs from noon to 5pm on Sunday, May 5. There will also be talks at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm on the history of the hall
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Bradford could be part of new West Yorkshire super council
A super-council could be formed across West Yorkshire to make county-wide decisions on transport and economic development. The combined authority would not take powers away from Bradford Council, but would draw power and money down from central
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Toy plea as Norwood Green firm marks its 50th anniversary
A Bradford plastics company is on the lookout for the small plastic toys which used to be given away in breakfast cereal packets – many of which were made in its factory. Tatra Plastics Manufacturing at Norwood Green has launched the search as
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Bradford West MP George Galloway to miss tributes to Thatcher
Bradford West MP George Galloway has refused to take part in Parliamentary tributes to Baroness Thatcher today, claiming debate is “not allowed”. The Respect MP, who on Monday provoked condemnation by tweeting “May she burn in the hellfires” after
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Ilkley Parish Council appoints Councillor Andrew Walbank as vice-chairman elect
A long-serving Ilkley parish councillor has been chosen as vice-chairman elect. Councillor Andrew Walbank, believed to be the second longest-serving member of Ilkley Parish Council, is to become vice-chairman in May. Coun Walbank represents the Ilkley
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Blazing Saddles team from Pudsey to tackle bike ride for Macmillan
A team of 18 cyclists are taking part in the Liverpool to Leeds Canal bike ride on Saturday, June 1, for the Macmillan cancer charity. The Blazing Saddles' team from Pudsey are taking part in memory of Julie Daly, who died from lung and brain cancer
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Plain sailing for Bradford City as Wells double sinks Pirates
City 4, Bristol Rovers 1 So Bradford City’s play-off odyssey goes on in increasingly shipshape and Bristol fashion. John Ward’s Pirates came aboard with the purpose of scuttling the ship last night but City navigated potentially choppy waters
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Bradford Council reveals plans to cut school transport costs
Some parents could be encouraged to drive their children to school rather than use a free school bus, minibus or taxi under a cost-cutting Council plan. More details have emerged over Bradford Council’s plan to change how transport to school and
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'Bradford Council should have flown flag half-mast to mark death of Thatcher'
Local Tories have been asking why Bradford Council did not lower the flag over City Hall on Monday to mark the death of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. A national protocol on the flying of the Union Flag states it should be lowered to
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Dynamo, Make Bradford British and Room at the Top up for BAFTA honours
Hot young magician Dynamo, controversial reality TV series Make Bradford British and a re-make of Room at the Top are nominated at the BAFTA Television Awards. Dynamo, who grew up on Bradford’s Delph Hill estate, wowed viewers with his Magician
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Mum's fury as doctors miss her son's pneumonia
A furious mum has accused medics of negligence by twice turning away her 12-year-old son from hospital despite him showing signs of pneumonia, including coughing up blood. Lisa Hodgson, 31, claims her son Anthony’s potentially fatal chest condition
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Benefits cheat in £28,000 fraud
A benefit fraudster was jailed after he was caught climbing ladders and mopping stairs while claiming that crippling back pain stopped him from working. Self-employed cleaner Graham Cook cheated the taxpayer out of more than £28,000 by stating
