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Son tells of his relief as Menston dad safe in Boston marathon blasts
The son of a Menston runner who took part in the Boston marathon last night told the Telegraph & Argus of his relief at hearing his dad was unharmed after the killer explosions. Among the thousands of participants were friends Geoffrey Baggaley
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Hammer gang in raid on Burley post office
Robbers armed with a sledgehammer struck at a post office in Burley-in-Wharfedale yesterday. Police described the incident as an attempted armed robbery and suggested nothing was stolen in the raid. A police spokesman added that no-one was
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Clapham and Morgan lined up to take charge at Thackley
Thackley have confirmed that Lee Clapham and Dave Morgan will take over the reins when Vince Brockie and Andy Patterson step down at the end of the season. As revealed in Saturday's T&A, Brockie is to quit his role as manager due to the increased
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Police cordon off village streets after robbers strike at post office
Robbers have struck at a post office in Burley-in-Wharfedale, near Ilkley. Police have cordoned off Main Street following the raid, which is believed to have happened at about 5pm. A section of Grange Park is also said to have been cordoned off
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Bairstow’s England chance will come
Martyn Moxon has urged Jonny Bairstow to be patient with regards to getting his England chance. The Bradford-born Yorkshire wicketkeeper-batsman has endured a frustrating winter in India and New Zealand, playing two Test matches and three Twenty20
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Top doctor out of Leeds children's heart unit probe
The top doctor who leaked data about death rates at Leeds children’s heart unit was stripped of his role in deciding its future today. The Health Secretary acted amid growing anger after Professor Sir Roger Boyle said he would not allow his own
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Yorkshire must learn from early mistakes
Gary Ballance column Obviously it was disappointing to lose our first Championship game of the season against Sussex over the weekend. Getting bowled out for 96 on the first day was not ideal and from then on we were always chasing the game.
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Woman found safe on Ilkley Moor
A woman was found safe but cold on Ilkley Moor just before 3.30am on Sunday after a police helicopter search. Officers on the ground were guided to her by officers in the air. Apart from being cold, officers reported she was ‘fine’.
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Lyceum prove quick learners as they take first Alliance cup
Lyceum won the first trophy of their short Bradford Sunday Alliance League history with a 2-0 victory over Junction Wyke in the Amateur Cup final at Manningham Mills yesterday afternoon. Junction were the first team to impress and went close
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Swimmer Sam saves best form for national lifesaving finals
A Bradford sixth former has swum his way to success in the Royal Lifesaving Society (RLSS) National Speed Championships. Sam Lawman, from Idle, Bradford, won a total of five medals – three of them gold – plus two trophies, at a two-day competition
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Top honour for former Telegraph & Argus man
Former Telegraph & Argus Yorkshire cricket correspondent David Warner is the new president of the Cricket Writers’ Club in succession to the late writer and broadcaster Christopher Martin-Jenkins. Warner, born and still based in Baildon, was
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Record entry expected for Drax Cup
Schools from the Bradford South, West and Aire Valley partnerships have contributed to what could be a record entry in the Drax Cup competition for under-nines. More than 300 schools have already registered and about 200 more could well
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They think it's all Over . . . it is now!
Tyersal must wish they could play West Riding County Amateur League Premier Division strugglers Overthorpe every week. They beat them 9-1 back in February and almost repeated the scoreline in the return fixture when, despite being 2-1 behind at
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Evening League meeting time
The pre-season meeting of the Bradford & District Evening League will be held at East Bierley Cricket Club on Wednesday (7.45pm).
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Addingham indoor riding school plans approved
Plans to build an indoor riding school at Farfield Farm, Bolton Road, Addingham, have been approved by Craven District Council. The building, measuring 48m long and 27m wide, will be used in conjunction with the existing equestrian business, the council
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How Steven, 9, inspired his family to fight the fat
When young Steven Wild embarked on an exercise programme, it was the impetus for his family to get fit. The nine-year-old, who suffers from von Willebrand’s disease, a form of haemophilia, was referred through his consultant to the MEND programme
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Bradford householders urged to sign up to community energy scheme
People who intend to sign up to a Community Energy Switching scheme that aims to save households hundreds of pounds off their energy bills have been warned that the deadline is approaching. Bradford Council has joined forces with Community Energy
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Bradford band nominated at entertainment awards
A band is celebrating a nomination in a country-wide competition. Three-piece Live Lounge is competing in the Best Newcomer category in the first National Entertainment Awards. The band formed about a year ago, but the current line-up of violinist
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Plea for help to improve Bradford children's reading skills
Bradford Volunteer Centre is backing a scheme to encourage children to read. The Telegraph & Argus reported on Friday how national reading charity Booktrust was appealing for volunteers to help support children moving from primary to secondary
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Soccer results
SPEN VALLEY & DISTRICT LEAGUE – Premier Division: BD3 Utd 3 (T Khan, S Uddin, M Ahmend), Marsh 0; Fairbank Utd 0, Bradford 2 (A Royston, G Bhambra); Vision 14 (C Kellet 6, R Lloyd 3, L Hartley 3, L Clayburn, D Ellis), TVR Utd 1. Division One
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Mediterranean cookery course starts
A six-week Taste of the Mediterranean cookery course begins at the St Hugh’s Centre on Coach Road, Baildon, on Wednesday. The course runs from 7pm to 8.30pm with a step-by-step cookery demonstration and hands-on preparation. Classes cost £3 each with
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Family left stranded by cancelled plane tickets
A family who booked tickets to Pakistan through a Keighley travel company have been left stranded after finding out their return tickets were cancelled without their permission. The Shan family bought nine tickets to Mirpur from A-Z Money Transfer
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Why Bradford yarn firm is thrilled that it's bucking the trend
A Bradford yarn company is the latest to take advantage of Bradford Council’s Growth Zone incentives to modernise its operations and create two new jobs. Texere Yarns, which operates from a converted chapel at the top of Church Bank, has expanded
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Police warn motorists about driving on Baildon moorland
Police have warned motorists across the Bradford district that driving on common land or moorland without lawful authority is an offence. The warning comes after a driver was reported for driving illegally on moorland in Baildon. The Mitsubishi
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Invitation to bid for £1,000 grant cash
Young people who want to keep busy this summer with the help of up to £1,000 are being invited to put in a bid for a community grant. West Yorkshire Police, with support from West Yorkshire Police Community Trust and the High Sheriff of West Yorkshire
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Bradford's Striker 9 course back by popular demand
Rooneys of the future can hone their skills when a popular football course returns this week. Bradford Council’s Striker 9 course, for five to 15-year-olds of all abilities, will be held at leisure centres across the district. Participants
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Clayton medical centre seeks members for patient group
Mayfield Medical Centre in Clayton is appealing for people to join its patient reference group, which meets regularly at varying times to suit all to discuss running the practice. For details, contact Dawn Myers on (01274) 880650 or e-mail dawn.myers
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Wibsey man granted bail
A man accused of assaulting his girlfriend was granted bail, on condition he does not contact her. Brian Lightowler, 45, of Draughton Street, Wibsey, Bradford, was accused of causing actual bodily harm on April 13. Lightowler will face committal proceedings
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Boy arrested
A boy has been arrested by police in Bradford on suspicion of a burglary at commercial premises. Bowling, Barkerend & Bradford Moor neighbourhood policing team said the juvenile had been arrested on Saturday in connection with an incident dating
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Cleckheaton firefighters raise £1,000 with car wash
Well-wishers donated some £1,000 during a charity car wash by Cleckheaton firemen on Saturday. “People were being so generous, there was proper money being handed over,” said one of the crew at the station, who helped raise the cash for the Fire Fighters
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Offbeat reflection of father-son bonding over classic movies
The title of Aidan Goatley’s comedy routine, Ten Films With My Dad, reminds me of a friend of mine who, as a youth, used to go to the pictures regularly with his father. One of the films they went to see, accompanied by a bag of sandwiches and
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Fire spreads from car to house in Bradford
Fire from a parked-up Fiat Ibiza spread to the windows and a door of a nearby house. The incident happened in Grandage Terrace, Manningham, at about 7pm yesterday. A fire crew from Fairweather Green was called to the scene. The cause is still
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Remember Robbie?
SIR – I am presently researching the career of a former Bradford city player called Robbie James. He played for the club across the 1990/91 and 1991/92 seasons. Does anybody have any matchday programmes that they would be willing to loan or sell
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Help children in crisis
SIR – The humanitarian crisis arising from the conflict in Syria is becoming increasingly urgent by the day. Last month I travelled to Jordan, where I witnessed first hand the desperate plight of the Syrian children who have had to flee the escalating
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Science cash is vital
SIR – The Thatcher government only spent £31 out of each £1,000 of national income on science research and development. That was very low, especially compared with America, Japan or Germany. That’s one of the key factors making for a more successful
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New highway code?
SIR – Can anyone please tell me where I can buy the device which many trucks, vans and some cars seem to be fitted with? It’s the one that allows you to change lanes on the motorway without any warning, regardless of how near other overtaking vehicles
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Ilkley Civic Society to hold AGM
Ilkley Civic Society will hold its annual general meeting,and hear an illustrated talk on historic house Heathcote, next Thursday. The meeting will take place at Church House, Church House, Ilkley, at 7.30pm. Alex Cockshott (pictured) will give
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Baildon Club to host acoustic night
Acoustic guitarists keen on folk, Irish and traditional music are invited to join an open night at the Baildon Club on Saturday, April 27. “It is the first time we’ve tried this. Our Live at the Lounge nights are great night and we are hoping to add
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Two burglary suspects arrested in Great Horton
The police helicopter was called into action yesterday to help to arrest two suspected burglars near Bartle Lane, Great Horton, Bradford, shortly after 1pm. Three suspects in tracksuits were seen to flee on foot towards a nearby park. Searches
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Councillors fail to agree on safe crossing site
Highways engineers will have to visit a busy Silsden road after councillors were unable to agree which part of it was most dangerous. Bradford Council has approved £35,000 funding to improve a crossing on Kirkgate – a road where two people were knocked
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Bradford Intouch Foundation to expand meals project for homeless
A charity project that has fed hundreds of homeless people in Bradford since it was launched earlier this year is expanding to Keighley. The Intouch Foundation started serving food out of a mobile kitchen near Bradford City Hall on New Year’s Eve
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Eccleshill Village Steering Group seeks helpers
Eccleshill Village Steering Group is appealing for help. The informal group tackles issues affecting residents and businesses and organises community events. Secretary Lewis Flatt said: ‘‘We would be grateful for support in a number of ways
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Bradford Nightstop seeks volunteers to help homeless
An organisation that helps homeless young people is appealing for volunteers as it battles with a rise in the number of people on the street. Bradford Nightstop has been providing emergency accommodation for homeless young people in the houses
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Why network will be talk of Ilkley
A new social networking initiative has been launched by an Ilkley PR firm to help businesses to promote their services and generate visitors to the town. Approach PR is asking the people of Ilkley to get behind and support the launch of the #Ilkleyhour
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Respect free speech
SIR – As a Conservative, I’m being asked about what I make of the outpourings of bile emanating from such as Mr Galloway (with delicious comedic irony, under his ‘Respect’ Party tag) and a ragbag of others on the political Left, following the death
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Make decisions local
SIR – Malcolm Balmforth is correct in his assertion that building houses in the area of Denholme would be lunacy (T&A, April 8). It must also be said that the Government’s whole planning strategy is lunacy. We have been told that Bradford
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Look at city’s real housing demands
SIR – It is apparent from your recent article (New houses estimates slashed by 13,000, T&A April 11) that the future housing requirements of Bradford are being based on historical rather than actual requirements. Scant recognition appears to
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Fly-pasts a waste
SIR – The Iron Lady thought a fly-past at her funeral a waste of money. Yet, despite the Chancellor’s seeking further cuts in Whitehall spending, four RAF Typhoon aircraft, and supporting tankers, have flown 7,000 miles to Malaysia and given an
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Milk ‘snatching’ myth
SIR – Once again, comments by George Galloway MP shows how evil he is, along with some of his so-called Christian supporters, and I am deeply shocked by the vitriolic comments regarding Baroness Thatcher. I do have to point out that, like always
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Real lack of Respect
SIR – In view of George Galloway’s vitriolic condemnation of Margaret Thatcher after her death this week (T&A, April 9), should he consider renaming his “Respect” party? After all, a dictionary definition of respect states “refrain from violating
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Two-wheel solution?
SIR – In the T&A (April 10) there was a report about the Council wishing to cut school transport costs, which totalled more than £11 million in 2011/12. Instead of spending such a vast amount of money on buses, taxis and minibuses, why doesn
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Ethnicity is irrelevant
SIR – So, Bradford Council is to waste time and money to try and get more ethnic minorities into senior roles (T&A, April 10). Personally, I couldn’t care less about a person’s religion, sexual orientation, marital status or gender reassignment
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Beer cut is not cause to celebrate
SIR – Scrapping the beer duty escalator and cutting beer duty for the first time in a generation is welcomed but hardly warrants a call for pubs to celebrate. One penny off a pint of beer won’t see droves of customers returning to their locals
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Monday, April 15, 2013
25 years ago: A scheme to bring Bradford’s crumbling Victorian sewage system into the 21st Century has been unveiled by water authority chiefs. 50 years ago: Wet and cool weather dampened the spirits of all but the hardiest Easter holiday-makers
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Saturday, Arpil 13, 2013
25 years ago: Two golden retriever dogs wandered miles together after going missing from their home. The pair were found huddled together on Sticker Lane, Bradford. 50 years ago: About 300 people took part in a torchlight procession and open service
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Phone bills are bitter pills to take
When a patient calls their doctor, they have no reason to expect the call to be at a higher rate than any other call they make, so the revelation that a number of surgeries in the district use 0844 numbers, which can charge up to 41p a minute, will
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No time to cut leisure discounts
These are testing times for local authorities, with stringent government austerity measures putting a squeeze on public spending such as has not been seen for many years. As a result, councils such as Bradford are constantly having to come up with
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The dangerous game of playing online
More than 80 per cent of nine to 16-year-olds are said to be using the internet for gaming. And online gaming isn’t without its pitfalls. In the past month there have been reports of children as young as five and six running up iPad bills – the
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UPDATED: Road in Bradford reopens after earlier building fire
Broadstone Way in Holme Wood has reopened to traffic after an outbuilding fire at a small-holding. A structural engineer has been inspecting the unsteady two-storey stone building to see if it needs to be demolished. The fire happened at 3am
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Time to get family files in order...
Last week my 14-year-old daughter asked me to add something to my supermarket shopping list. “I'd like a ring binder file, for my school work,” she said. My heart sank, not because I didn’t want to buy one for her, but because, if she’s anything
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Cummins looks to build on positives from Bradford Bulls’ thumping by Wigan
Francis Cummins insisted there was “still a good feeling” at the club despite seeing the Bulls thumped 36-6 at home by Wigan. The Bradford coach had admitted beforehand that yesterday’s visit of the Super League leaders was an acid test for his
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University of the Third Age holds exhibition at Shipley Library
The University of the Third Age, which offers learning opportunities for older people, is holding an exhibition at Shipley Library. The exhibition, which runs until Saturday, will include a performance by Bradford U3A choir, The Vocalaires, on
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Baildon Club to hold table top sale
The Baildon Club is holding a table top sale and craft fair from 9am on Saturday, May 25.
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Drop-in session for Girl Guide volunteers at Baildon Community Link
A drop-in session for anyone wanting to volunteer with the Girl Guides will be held at Baildon Community Link, Cliffe Avenue, from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on Thursday April 18.
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Exhibition at Ilkley Library features etchings of local landmarks
Etchings of historic landmarks will go on display at Ilkley Library tomorrow. Local artist Joy Godfrey produced a series of etchings in 1986, including scenes of the Manor House Museum, White Wells Hangingstone Rock and a Bronze Age enclosure on
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Harden WI to hold spring fair
Harden Women’s Institute is holding a spring fair on Saturday, April 27, from 10am to noon at St Saviour’s Family Room, Harden.
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Bradford charity Bradnet calls for improved dementia support
A Bradford charity is backing the Alzheimer’s Society’s bid to improve support services for sufferers of dementia. Bradnet, which promotes equality and inclusion for disabled people, spoke out after the Alzheimer’s Society released a study suggesting
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Memorial to be held for wool industry leader Sir William Bulmer
A memorial service will be held for former wool textile industry leader and Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire Sir William Bulmer. Cullingworth-born Sir William, a former managing director of Bulmer & Lumb Ltd, at Buttershaw, successively chaired
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Director's new role at Glasgow theatre
A former Ilkley church chorister and ex-Ilkley Grammar School pupil has been appointed artistic director of a Glasgow theatre. Judith Kilvington, who used to sing in the choir at St Margaret’s Church, Ilkley, will take up the post at the Citizens
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‘Don’t miss out on children’s tickets for Bingley Music Live’
Festival-goers with children are urged to act quickly to book concession tickets for Bingley Music Live. Bradford Council has released a limited number of children’s tickets as part of its “ongoing commitment to offering superb value for money”
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Wilsden garage fire spreads to property
A blaze at a home in Wilsden was tackled by firecrews from Bingley and Shipley early on Sunday evening after neighbours spotted smoke billowing from an attached garage. Firefighters wearing breathing gear arrived at Brigglands Court after the alarm
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Bradford City left frustrated by ‘disgraceful’ referee decisions
Gary Jones blasted referee Brendan Malone as a “homer” after he rejected a series of City penalty appeals at Chesterfield. A stoppage-time equaliser denied the Bantams, who remain a point clear in the final League Two play-off spot with three games
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Grand National hero bids to get the all-clear
It’s a manic Monday for hero jockey Ryan Mania who finds out if he’s fit to ride a horse from Sue Smith’s High Eldwick stable in the upcoming Scottish National – and also if that will be Auroras Encore. The 23-year-old suffered a back injury after
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British Empire Medal honour for dedicated Bradford worker
A 28-year-old has become one of the youngest recipients of a British Empire Medal for his decade-long work to transform derelict land in Bradford into a centre for sports. Matthew Milnes, community sports and activities development worker at Scholemoor
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Wigan show Bradford Bulls they are still a class apart
Bradford Bulls 6, Wigan Warriors 36 As the dust settled on a thumping defeat for the Bulls, some perspective was required and appropriately it came from Francis Cummins. The Bradford coach pointed out that Wigan have done this kind of damage
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Riding Lights Theatre Company performs A Different Drum at Baildon
A Different Drum, by the Riding Lights Theatre Company, is touring nationally and arrives at Baildon Methodist Church, Shipley, tonight at 7.30pm. The play tells of the moral dilemmas faced by a plague-hit Derbyshire village. Call (01904) 613000 to
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Steeton-with-Eastburn Parish Council had 'no choice' over precept rise
Steeton-with-Eastburn Parish Council had no choice but to increase the amount of cash it demanded from ratepayers, according to chairman David Mullen. He said a number of factors outside the control of the council forced it to increase its precept
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Otley sailing club wins Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services.
Otley sailing club has received a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services. This is the highest award presented by the Queen to voluntary groups. The award is for the club’s voluntary work with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Sailability scheme
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Charity gig night at Baildon Golf Club
A fundraising event for Bradford and Airedale Cancer Support Centre takes place at Baildon Golf Club on Friday, May 17. It features local band Eddie Earthquake and the Tremors, who will provide music from the 1950s and 1960s. Tickets, at £12 including
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Blue Sands Conversation Group meets at Baildon
The Blue Sands Conversation Group meet on Thursday, April 25, in Wesleys Cafe, Baildon, from 2pm to 3pm to talk about ‘Our need for exercise’ with Jim Parrish. For further details, call 590525.
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Friends tackle Bradford to Paris cycle challenge
A group of friends are getting on their bikes to raise funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research. The team of 12, including Adam Tasker, from Bradford University, will ride from Bradford to Paris and back in July. The route they will be following
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Horton Grange cricket bat man is jailed for Bradford attack
A man who fractured his cousin’s skull with a cricket bat in an attack in a Bradford street later boasted about the attack on Facebook. Mohammed Atif took to the social networking site to say he should “join the Pakistan cricket team after the
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Anger at delay over demolishing 'eyesore' Idle flats
The demolition of eyesore flats in part of Bradford has been delayed by energy companies failing to disconnect meters from the empty properties, it is claimed. The claim comes from Idle and Thackley Lib Dem Councillor Jeanette Sunderland, who says
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Craven Community and Voluntary Services win £10,000 Lottery grant for computer courses
A charity is taking digital learning out to communities around keighley and Skipton after securing a £10,000 Lottery grant. IT’s For ME, organised by Craven Community and Voluntary Services, will start in May and aims to help adults and older people
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Dietician to give talk on irritable bowel syndrome at Airedale Hospital
A talk on irritable bowel syndrome will be given at Airedale Hospital, Steeton, near Keighley. Dietician Nick Bergin will talk about a new service at the hospital were a dietician can work on a specialist diet plan with patients. The talk is
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Late leveller stalls Bradford City's automatic promotion push
Chesterfield 2, City 2 It must have been an eerily familiar feeling for Jon McLaughlin. Here he was again retrieving a late, late equaliser from the back of City’s net – just as he had done on their previous visit two years earlier. The
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Attitudes ‘changed’ to Hillsborough football disaster
The father of two girls killed in the Hillsborough disaster says today’s anniversary takes place in the light of a completely different public perception of the tragedy. Keighley businessman Trevor Hicks will attend an annual memorial service at
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2,000 complain over mis-selling of payment insurance
Nearly 2,000 people in Bradford complained to a watchdog last year, claiming they had been mis-sold a controversial insurance product. The Financial Ombudsman Service has revealed that last year 2,823 people across the district lodged a complaint
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Still time to enter Bradford Modelsearch
Have you got what it takes to be Bradford's next top model? The search is still on for winning smiles and looks at part of this year's Bradford Modelsearch competition. Now in its 12th year, the contest is being run in conjunction with the
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Fewer train delays in Bradford district as metal theft crackdown pays off
Rail passengers in Bradford are reaping the benefits of years of work to tackle metal theft on railways, the latest industry figures show. Network Rail has been targeting the crime which, at its peak, caused more than 1,000 hours’ worth of delays
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Friends form group to fight for Bracken Hall future
A ‘friends’ group working to save an Aire Valley museum from closure will officially be formed this week. Bradford Council withdrew £23,000 to run the Bracken Hall Countryside Centre in its last budget, leading to fears of its permanent closure.
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Grant boost for Bradford BMX Bandits Racing Club
A biking group which suffered a blow last month when thieves stole 50 of its specialist racing BMXs is celebrating a £2,500 grant. Bradford BMX Bandits Racing Club, which applied for the cash from Bolton Undercliffe Community 1st Panel before the
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Doctors still charging patients premium rates to phone surgeries
Some GP surgeries across Bradford are continuing to flout Government guidelines by using ‘expensive’ phone numbers which can leave patients racking up large bills when trying to get treatment or advice. The Telegraph & Argus can reveal about
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Bradford supermarket staff give chase as store till snatched
Three raiders were chased by staff after snatching a till from a Bradford supermarket – before dropping it close to the exit. Police are investigating after the men fled with the till at Tesco on Halifax Road, Buttershaw, at around 1.20am on Saturday
