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Rock legend Patti Smith thrills fans at concert in Haworth's Bronte Schoolroom
Haworth’s Bronte Schoolroom was packed for a unique concert by New York punk legend Patti Smith last night. All 125 tickets for the tiny gig sold out in just two days, and the lucky few who got tickets weren’t disappointed, as Smith played an acoustic
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James Doherty starts for Leeds Carnegie
Leeds Carnegie head coach Diccon Edwards, has made three changes to his starting line-up to face Nottingham tomorrow at Headingley Carnegie Stadium. Edwards’ side have won their last five fixtures in the RFU Championship and head into
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Smith is best mentor in country - Cougars coach
Paul March has hailed Tony Smith as the best coach in the country ahead of his side’s latest showdown with holders Warrington in the Tetley’s Challenge Cup on Sunday (3pm). The Cougars chief will cross swords with his former mentor in the fourth-round
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District teams vying for final at Eccleshill United
Robin Hood Wyke play Red Lion and Cartwright Lister face Park at Rawdon Meadows this weekend in the semi-finals of the Bradford & District FA Sunday Cup (11.00). The winners will meet on Wednesday, May 1 at Eccleshill United
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Teenager Seddon in the Heavy Woollen limelight
The potential match of the first round in the Solly Sports Heavy Woollen Cup on Sunday is at Pudsey Congs, where champions Woodlands are the visitors in an all-Bradford League clash. A key feature of this game could be the presence of 17-year-old
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Tough ask for Whetley Lane veterans
In a repeat of last year's final, holders Whetley Lane play Harrogate in a semi-final of the West Riding Veterans' Cup on Monday at Marley Stadium, Keighley (8pm). L:ane manager Sean Kerry knows it is going to be
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Byram wins Young Player award
Leeds United defender Sam Byram has been awarded the Football League Young Player of the Month award for March.
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Bramley Phoenix meet Ilkley in semi-final
Bramley Phoenix, who needed extra-time to triumph 18-15 at Yarnbury Seconds, will host Ilkley Seconds in a semi-final of the Spray Plant UK (Ltd) Aire-Wharfe Cup next Thursday (6.30). Scrum half Aaron McCall got one of Bramley’s tries, Sam Coates
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Adams itching to make ring return
Former Bradford College student Nicola Adams has vowed to return to the ring better than ever after shaking off the hand injury that has stalled her progress since she famously claimed Olympic gold. The Leeds flyweight was ruled out for six months
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DVLA swoops on Girlington Private Hire firm
The DVLA has swooped on a Bradford taxi firm that doubles up as a car sales forecourt. Yesterday, agency enforcement officers put stickers on 12 cars parked up outside Girlington Taxis in Girlington Road and were at the scene for more than four
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Plunkett happy to be facing his mates
Yorkshire’s Liam Plunkett believes he has it easy going back to Durham to face his former team-mates in next week’s LV= County Championship Division One clash. The 28-year-old opted to leave Durham last October, the county for whom he played since
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Nightmare winter for Dales Council League fixture secretary
Dales Council League fixture secretary Ken Firth has had a winter to forget. He has had to send out FOUR different sets of fixtures due to clubs dropping out over the close season. Leeds Sikh B, Pudsey St Lawrence B and Savile Stars B,
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Wembley should not be out of Bradford Bulls’ reach
Jamie Foster column After a frustrating couple of weeks on the sidelines with an ankle injury, I’m hoping to be back in action against Rochdale. We’ve got a couple of massive games coming up against Warrington and Leeds, so hopefully I can
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Justice will be swifter in the Aire-Wharfe League
Players will have swifter justice in the Aire-Wharfe League, which starts tomorrow. A working group has been meeting over the winter with the remit of speeding up the league’s disciplinary procedure. “We haven’t brought this
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Ghostly goings on in Adel Players’ new-look hall
The Adel Players will take to the stage with a production of Ghosts later this month, under improved lighting and other upgraded facilities. The society, which has been performing at the Memorial Hall in Adel for more than 60 years, has raised £14,000
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It’s never easy being a Bradford City fan
Simon Parker column The season-ticket holder on the T&A sports desk is living in a state of permanent anxiety. It’s been the way ever since City began their Easter resurrection by beating Torquay and other results suddenly fell into their
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Latics fans do not deserve this FA treatment
Simon Parker column After the White Horse final of 1923, I bring you the red seat showpiece of 2013. This season’s FA Cup final will be memorable for the potential swathes of unoccupied rows at the Wigan end of Wembley. But just because
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Five focus on coastal views
An affectionate look at British coastal scenes is the focus of an exhibition at Brighouse’s Harrison Lord Gallery. In the Harbour is a culmination of work from five different artists, from impressionistic seascapes to quaint cottages and bobbing
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Thwaites Brow, Long Lee and Park Wood news
There is bingo on Tuesdays at the Dickie Bird from now at 8.30pm and a quiz on Wednesdays from 9pm. A free supper at both events. Sunday lunch from 12.30pm. Tomorrow from 8.30pm, Monitor, a rock covers band, will perform. Services at St Barnabas
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Steeton and Silsden news
A meeting was held of the Camera Club in St. James church hall on Wednesday, April 10. The competition was Man made structures in black and white. There was a very good turnout of photographs, and they were of excellent quality. The results were: 1
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Morton and Riddlesden news
On Sunday at 10.30am morning worship including Communion at Riddlesden United Reformed Church, led by the Reverend Fred Rich. On Monday at 10.30am, exercise class at Riddlesden United Reformed Church. Morton Women’s Institute met on Tuesday
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Laycock news
Monday: Brownies and Rainbows at Keighley New Church meet at 5.30pm for the Rainbows, followed by Brownies. For further information contact Anne Argall on (01535) 667908. The girls have lots of fun whilst learning new things that will be of benefit
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Oakworth news
Shape and Tone, circuit based exercise class with Joe at Oakbank recreation centre from 7pm to 8pm. For further details contact Joe on 07719 186964. Tai Kwando: These classes are held at Oakbank recreation centre on Thursday evening. 6pm to 7pm
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Haworth and Stanbury news
The Baptist Church hold a prayer meeting at Thornfield, Station Road at 10am. every Thursday, except the first in the month. Karate class at the Methodist Church Hall from 6.30pm to 8pm. Call Mo Ilyas on (01535) 600407. The Friendship Group is at
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Farnhill and Kildwick news
St Andrew’s Church meets on Sunday for a service at 8.15am and at 10am. On Sunday, April 28, the Church’s annual meeting will take place following the 10am service. Farnhill Methodist Church coffee morning held last Saturday raised £164 for church
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Exley Head news
On Sunday the service at Exley Head Methodist Church will be at 10.30am, with Sunday Gang for the children. On Monday on Ofsted-inspected playgroup operates every day, Monday to Friday in the room below the Exley Head Methodist Church from 9.15am
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Denholme news
There will be ‘Play and Display’ sessions at Doe Park Reservoir every Saturday from 10am to 1pm from this Saturday. Also, on Wednesdays from 6pm to 9pm there will be a range of land and water-based activities, including dragon boating, nature trails
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Cullingworth, Harden and Wilsden news
To showcase the work that has been carried out and to encourage residents to become Friends of the Dell, Cullingworth Village Council has organised a family fun open day at the Dell – supported by BEES, BUWT, schools, scouts, guides, cubs, Brownies
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Avenue squad exceeds Deacey's expectations
Bradford Park Avenue are clinging on to the coat-tails of Altrincham and still have a faint hope of securing a Blue Square Bet North play-off place. Horsfall boss John Deacey has been delighted with the effort of his players and insists it will
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Cross Roads news
Haworth Community Tennis Club has courts at the top of Butt Lane, but a membership fee is payable. The keys and locks have been changed to gain entry into the courts so the yearly subscription needs to be paid to get the new key. Contact Jens Hislop
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Bracken Bank news
Activities at the Sue Belcher Community Centre on Bracken Bank Avenue include, Monday: Good Life Coffee Stop for the over-50s, with light breakfast and entertainment, 10am to 11.30am, transport available, phone 01535 667221. Zumba for over 50s, 1pm
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Brighouse society to meet
Brighouse and District Historical Society's next meeting will be a presentation by Pat Osborne about the life and work of Clarice Cliff, the prolific Art Deco ceramics designer. It will be on Wednesday, May 8 at the Rest Centre, Park Row, Brighouse
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League Cup run has breathed life into Thackley's season
Vince Brockie moved a step nearer to bowing out on a high when Thackley crushed Premier Division leaders Scarborough Athletic in midweek to reach the Northern Counties East League Cup semi-finals. Brockie has stated his intention to vacate the
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Cat talks on offer
The Cats Protection’s Education Team is offering free talks to schools and colleges in the district through April and early May to coincide with National Pet Month. Kirsty-Lou Watson, Cats Protection’s community education officer, co-ordinating
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Geary is confirmed as Silsden boss
Silsden may still have the spectre of relegation hovering over their shoulders but they have confirmed that interim boss Andy Geary will be back as permanent manager next season. The Cobbydalers are not mathematically safe in the North West Counties
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Huge task for Bradford City women
The postponement of last week’s big match at leaders Chorley has left Steve Winterburn’s Bradford City side with a mountain to climb in the Northern Women’s Combination League. City have four games in hand on Chorley but have eight points to make
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Stolen van is crashed into Cross Hills building
A stolen van crashed into a parked vehicle and collided with a building near Halls Carpets, Cross Hills, Keighley. The occupant ran off over the fields, with the police in pursuit yesterday morning. Ross Bernard, who was at Halls Carpets at
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Free entry to East Riddlesden Hall
East Riddlesden Hall near Keighley will allow free entry to visitors this weekend as part of an annual National Trust event. It is one of 200 Trust properties that will allow free entry to people who have printed off vouchers from the trust’s website
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Care home celebrates big birthdays
A care home is celebrating having a quartet of centenarians. Between them, Ada Granville, Geoff Goodwin, Olive Bardsley, and Eve Prior have lived for 401 years. Tracy Dawson, hospitality manager at Teal Beck House, Otley, said: “This is the
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Bradford drugs courier jailed
A former security guard caught ferrying half a kilo of heroin across Bradford in a taxi has been jailed for two years and four months. Father-of-three Mohammed Kabir was brought from prison to be sentenced at Bradford Crown Court yesterday.
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Batley Grammar School talk
Schools and the War with a particular focus on Batley Grammar School is the focus of Stuart Archer’s talk at the next Coffee Plus get together from 10.30am on Tuesday April 30 at Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall.
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St Edmond's Nursery School becomes only second in Bardford to get 'teaching school' status
A nursery school is celebrating after becoming only the second in Bradford to be granted the accolade of ‘teaching school’ status. St Edmund’s Nursery School and Children’s Centre in Girlington is one of only 150 schools in England to get the designation
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Shipley synagogue is forced to close as congregation dwindles
A sacred hand-written scroll used for decades as part of religious services in Shipley has been gifted to the Jewish Community Centre in Krakow, Poland. The silver adorned Torah was one of five given away following the deconsecration of the Orthodox
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Evans set for Bradford Bulls debut
Ben Evans is poised to make his long-awaited debut for the Bulls after being included in the 19-man squad for Sunday’s Tetley’s Challenge Cup fourth-round tie at Rochdale. The on-loan Warrington forward had been sidelined after undergoing hip surgery
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Breakfast meeting
Allan Booth, partner at Saltaire-based architects Rance, Booth, Smith, who chairs the Leeds branch of the Forum for the Built Environment, will lead a discussion on future activities at the group’s annual general meeting. He will be supported by
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Regional ‘rich list’ results see Sir Ken Morrison slip down the ranks
Retired supermarket supremo Sir Ken Morrison has slipped from second to third richest man in Yorkshire, according to the latest Sunday Times rich list to be published this weekend. Sir Ken, life president of the Bradford-based retailer and his
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Solicitor has retired after long service
A solicitor has retired after notching up nearly quarter of a century with Otley firm Newstead & Walker. Helen Thornton joined the company in 1989, following a decade training and working in London. She has been succeeded by Elspeth Harrow,
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Debenhams confident that sales will soar
Department store chain Debenhams, set to become an anchor tenant in the Westfield development, put confidence in its clothing ranges and online performance to get back on track as January’s snowstorms sent profits 5.4 per cent lower. The group
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Morrisons makes £5m charity boost
Business Reporter Staff and customers of Bradford-based Morrisons have ensured the supermarket group has achieved its best-ever charity fundraising programme. Since partnering with Save The Children in 2011, the company has raised £5 million and
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Silsden takeaway in hours bid
The owners of a Silsden takeaway have applied to keep the business open until 2am on Friday and Saturday nights. Bradford Council has received an request from P Asgahar to vary the opening hours of the Chicago Hut takeaway in Bolton Road. Instead
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Body of man found on Bradford footpath
Police are investigating after the body of a man was found on a footpath in Bradford today. No information about the nature of the man’s death has yet been released and officers are at the scene in Lidget Green. Police received a call
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Celebrating 50 years since The Beatles' first No 1
In 1963, the single Please Please Me launched the Fab Four’s chart-topping career. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ first No 1 hit, a show capturing the atmosphere of John, Paul, George and Ringo’s live gigs is coming to Bradford
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Monumental success is nailed on for artist Marcus
Some artists express themselves in paint iPad drawings, others takes photographs or contrive installations. Marcus Levine nails his subject matter in, well, nails. Without using a drawn outline for guidance, he hammers nails into white painted
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Film Festival’s prize for best fictional foreign language work
For the second consecutive year Bradford International Film Festival is offering a prize for the best European fictional feature film that does not have UK distribution. Last year’s inaugural European Features award went to Iceland’s Runar Runarsson
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Men in tights on a mission of merriment
The Reduced Shakespeare Company is tackling the “complete works” of the Bard - all 37 plays in just 97 minutes! Revised for 2013, the irreverent, fast-paced romp through Shakespeare’s works was London’s longest-running comedy, clocking up nine years
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Youth group turns to the Bard for next production
Bingley Little Theatre’s Kaleidoscope youth group is turning to the Bard for its latest production. This version of A Winter’s Tale is set in the early 1950s, in Sicilia, where King Leontes of Sicilia is visited by his childhood friend, King Polixenes
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Worthy Damon takes his foot off the gas
PROMISED LAND (15, 107 mins) *** Starring Matt Damon, Frances McDormand, Hal Holbrook, John Krasinski, Rosemarie DeWitt, Scoot McNairy, Titus Welliver. Director: Gus Van Sant. Director Gus Van Sant and actor Matt Damon share a rich creative history
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Tragic tale of a mother’s fight for justice
Conversations Not Fit For The American Dinner Table is a new play by York-based physical theatre company, TongueTied Theatre. Written by American Sol Max, who has years of experience working as a communications director for a US Congressman, the
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News from the Courts
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: Paul Anthony Hudson, aged 33, of Northwood Crescent, Thorpe Edge; two counts of driving without due care and attention, £55 fine, £195 costs, licence endorsed. Shamraze Hussain
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History days focus on heritage of Keighley schools
Organisers of popular schools history days are spreading their wings with their latest display of photographs. Keighley Schools Heritage will focus its April 21 event on schools in the outer districts of the Keighley area. There will be nostalgic pictures
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Bradford Council planning applications
The following planning applications have been submitted to Bradford Council for approval: Heaton: roof extension, loft conversion and internal alterations, 3 Locarno Avenue. Idle: construction of two-storey extension, 33 Kenstone Crescent. Idle
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Carnage as action man Butler takes on terrorists
OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN (15, 120 mins) *** Starring Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Finley Jacobsen, Rick Yune, Angela Bassett, Melissa Leo, Dylan McDermott, Radha Mitchell, Robert Forster, Phil Austin, Keong Sim. Director: Antoine Fuqua
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Bradford man jailed after assault on partner
A drunken man who broke his partner’s cheekbone in a “serious, sustained and brutal assault” has been jailed for two years. A judge branded Paul Goudie an aggressive and violent bully, fuelled by alcohol and drugs. Goudie, 26, of Canterbury
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Fundraiser lassooes £600 at Haworth Riding for the Disabled
At least 70 people enjoyed an exhibition of American Western-style horse riding in Haworth. They watched a show performed by 18-year-old Joe Midgley, from Denholme, who was riding his American Quarter Horse – Waccabuc Bandito. He demonstrated
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Keighley theatre company presents new play to tackle myths about Islam
A theatre company will premiere its new play intended to dispel myths about Islam in Bradford this weekend before embarking on a tour of Yorkshire. Keighley-based Arakan Creative obtained funding from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation last year to
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Interior designer Judith Harrop in television spotlight
Interior designer Judith Harrop has designs on a new BBC crime series Daytime viewers will soon be able to see the Gomersal businesswoman help make-over a burglary victim’s home. Makers of the Crime Scene Rescue documentary got in touch with her
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Bradford schools support Anne Frank project
The third Anne Frank and You exhibition has opened in Bradford. More than 150 pupils at 17 different schools in the Bradford district are supporting a major project which tackles prejudice based on the life and experiences of the young Jewish diarist
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Lock up bikes warning
Bicycle owners are being warned to step up security after a series of thefts. The Aireborough & Wharfedale Neighbourhood Policing Team say high-value bikes, in particular, are being targeted - with bikes worth a total of £12,000 stolen over six
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Review of work done in Bradford by Joseph Rowntree Foundation
A charity working to improve communities across Bradford has brought in two independent teams to review its work. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is nearing the end of a ten-year commitment to improving lives in the city. Its work, which started
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Eduardo brings his own style of music to Bradford Festival
Born in 1955 in Morocco to Andalusian parents, guitar virtuoso Eduardo Niebla brings his considerably nimble-fingered talents to Bradford Festival in June. His numerous musical collaborations include the Dante String Quartet and pop musicians George
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Brosnan chimes in with yet another wedding day winner
LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED (15, 116 mins) *** Starring Pierce Brosnan, Trine Dyrholm, Sebastian Jessen, Molly Blixt Egelind, Paprika Steen, Kim Bodnia, Christiane Schaumburg-Muller. Director: Susanne Bier In her recent films, Danish director Bier has
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Club is the bee's knees
The Bees Knees is the focus for the Oakwell Hall Nature Club which runs from 10am until noon tomorrow. The sessions offer opportunities for youngsters aged four to ten to explore and learn about the wildlife in the country park off Nutter Lane, Birstall
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Kildwick Primary School pupils celebrate success in North Yorkshire cross country championships
Primary school pupils from a village between Keighley and Skipton delighted parents and staff with a performance in a county-wide contest. The youngsters from Kildwick Primary made it through the earlier stages of the North Yorkshire Primary Schools
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Bradford church to host Welsh Hymn-Singing Festival
Bradford is taking its turn to host this year’s Yorkshire and the North-East Welsh Hymn-Singing Festival, or Cymanfa Ganu in Welsh. It will be held at Calverley Methodist Church on Carr Road, which is in the North Bradford Methodist Circuit.
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Comic Sean Hughes takes a feelgood look at death
Trying to interview Sean Hughes is a bit like trying to hold onto a bar of soap in the bath. Just when we get to grips with a subject – such as death, the focus of his new show – he’s firing questions back, wanting to know the last record I bought
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Time for walkies
Bradford Guide Dogs is inviting pet owners to join them for a sponsored dog walk on Sunday, April 28. The event at Northcliffe Park, Shipley, run in partnership with Friends of Northcliffe Community Group, will see the group cover a two-mile course
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Owner 'forced to close' Habeeb's Newsagent in Keighley
A series of burglaries and a chronic lack of custom has forced a Keighley town centre shopkeeper out of business. Abul Barkat, 47, who has run Habeeb’s Newsagent in High Street for 13 years, said he did not want to leave, but had no choice.
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Airedale Otters to hold activities day at St Ives, Bingley
Airedale Otters RSPB Wildlife Explorers are having a fun day of activities at St Ives, Bingley, on Sunday. The Friends of St Ives are hosting the event at the new visitor centre on the estate. The open event includes bird and wildlife walks
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Answers still being sought over missing flight tickets
People who say they lost thousands of pounds worth of flight tickets to Pakistan are still demanding answers more than a week later. Police were called to A-Z Money Transfer & Travel in North Street, Keighley, last Wednesday after angry customers
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Pupils to star in Bingley Gilbert and Sullivan Society show
Youngsters at Lady Lane Park School are appearing in a matinee performance of Bingley Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s diamond anniversary show. The society is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a production of HMS Pinafore, running from April 22
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Bradford & Bingley skipper keen to hit ground running
Bradford & Bingley skipper Phil Slater highlighted the importance of a good start ahead of tomorrow’s opening JCT600 Bradford League fixtures. Reigning champions Wood-lands went unbeaten until mid-August last year and the Wagon Lane chief believes
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Talented trio brings world class combination to Ilkley
Slim Panatella & The Mellow Virginians (pictured) are a world-class collective on mandolin, violin and double bass, whose repertoire includes bluegrass, jazz, swing, ragtime, country blues and Irving Berlin. The group is comprised of Simon Mayor
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Principles to follow
SIR – I do not usually discuss politics and religion, but I am replying to the ongoing opinions regarding the late Margaret Thatcher. I myself did not like a lot of her policies, but I find these comments disgusting. Mrs Thatcher had her principles
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Milk vital to young
SIR – Margaret Thatcher was wrong to abolish free milk for schoolchildren when she was Secretary of State for Education (1970-74) and Emmerson Walgrove is talking nonsense when he says that by the 1980s milk was no longer needed by schoolchildren (
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Thatcher and taxes
SIR – I was interested to see that Mrs McCallum (Letters, April 17) should believe that Mrs Thatcher’s heritage was one of prudence and that people like countries that live within their means. If we leave aside her Falkland Islands’ heritage; nearly
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Peaceful celebration
SIR – Congratulations and thank you to all and everyone who participated and attended this year’s Vaisaki event, making it such a wonderful, enjoyable experience. A special thank you to the police force for their on-scene and also behind-the-scenes
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Help keep hall open
SIR – The Clayton Village Hall has for many years played a prominent part in the lives of the people of Clayton and is now, sadly, in danger of closing without more local support. The volunteers, in whatever role, have made valiant efforts to keep
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A taxing subject
SIR – The old slogan of Hector the Inspector that ‘tax doesn’t need to be taxing’ will come as news to the six energy giants being grilled by MPs about low tax bills. There is no suggestion that they have acted illegally, but they stand accused of
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Bumps do not help hospital patients
SIR – Last week I had the need to take my sick partner to Ward 20 at the BRI. Over the last few weeks a one-way traffic system has been introduced. This, on the face of it, seems a good idea, but for a couple of things. Firstly, they have put
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Decency is going down the Tube...
The car has died. Well, not so much died as is lying there on life-support, just waiting for us to give the go-ahead to switch off its systems and let it gracefully pootle off to the scrapyard in the sky. It’s a good age, though, and has had a
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Bully boys must not beat justice
Individuals who stick their necks above the parapet in order to highlight an injustice or right a wrong are, really, the lifeblood of our communities. Without brave people to speak out against problems when they see them, life would be a lot worse
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How can we keep Bradford's traffic moving?
Despite plans for congestion-busting schemes across the district, motorists continue to face gridlocked traffic on a daily basis. But it seems we continue to make more journeys by car than by bus. According to the West Yorkshire Integrated
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Rock star Patti stars in Haworth
The Bronte Schoolroom in Haworth is preparing for one of its most high profile visitors, and what has been dubbed a “world first” concert. This evening, pioneering New York musician Patti Smith (pictured) will play one of her smallest concerts
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Cable theft suspect arrested at former Leeds Road Hospital
A man was arrested over the theft of copper and cables at a former Bradford hospital. Officers from the Bowling, Barkerend and Bradford Moor Neighbourhood Policing Team were at the Leeds Road Hospital for a community initiative aimed at tackling
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Eccleshill driver jailed after high-speed police chase
A speeding driver who hit a house wall after flipping his wife’s car on to its roof was jailed for eight months. Sameer Khan ran a red light and almost smashed into three other drivers while leading police on a five-mile chase round Bradford.
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Shoplifting down thanks to Bradford City Centre Beat partnership
A crimebusting city centre partnership is celebrating a reduction in shoplifting. City Centre Beat’s annual meeting yesterday was told there had been fewer theft offences in shops and fewer burglaries of business premises compared to the previous
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Shipley woman charged with handbag robberies
A 23-year-old woman, accused of robbing elderly women of their handbags on streets in Shipley, made a first appearance in court yesterday. Terrie Geddes, of Wycliffe Gardens, Shipley, is alleged to have attacked three women in the town in the space
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TV stylist Jill Pollitt to host fashion show at Airedale Shopping Centre, Keighley
The latest fashions will be showcased at Keighley’s Airedale Shopping Centre on Saturday, April 27. A series of free fashion and dance shows is being staged, hosted by TV stylist Jill Pollitt. Models will strut their stuff in four shows, being
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Bradford City defender Meredith: I needed to get priorities right
James Meredith has been the City talisman during this remarkable season. They rarely lose when the cultured left back is in the line-up. Check the stats. Even in Tuesday’s bitterly-disappointing defeat at Rotherham’s hands, both goals happened
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Planning applications
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Allerton: construction of front dormer window (revised description), 214 Allerton Road. Apperley Bridge: construction of two storey extension to side and single storey extension
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Hospital patient given ten times dose of sedative, inquest hears
A woman patient was given ten times her prescribed dose of a sedative by a nurse at Bradford Royal Infirmary, an inquest has been told. The overdose, which took place on an infectious disease ward, was spotted by a nurse who had just come on duty
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Progress in bid to keep Haworth fire station open
Progress has been made to try to keep Haworth’s retained fire station. But the village’s parish council chairman, Councillor John Huxley, said he could not reveal detailed information at this stage. He said any plan would need to be discussed
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Eldwick and Gilstead Horticultural Society to hold spring show
Cats made of carrots and horseradish horses may be served up this weekend at Eldwick and Gilstead Horticultural Society’s spring fair and children’s show. Competition classes for children include fruit/vegetable animals, miniature gardens and decorated
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Garage burgled at Otley
A burglar kicked a hole through a garage roof during a break-in at Otley. The man was spotted climbing onto the outbuilding at Weston Park View on Saturday. He kicked a hole through the ceiling and then lowered himself down before unlocking the door
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Foster ready to tear into Hornets on Bradford Bulls return
Jamie Foster is aiming to unleash two weeks of frustration when he becomes reunited with a number of old friends at Rochdale on Sunday. The Bulls winger sustained an injury to his left ankle in the victory over Salford on Easter Monday and subsequently
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Plans unveiled for £3m revamp of Cliffe Castle park
An ambitious plan to return the grounds of Cliffe Castle into the grand Victorian park it used to be have been revealed by Bradford Council. The authority hopes that over £3 million of lottery funding will help fund a re-design of the gardens,
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Nurses to help tackle problems caused by alcohol in Bradford district
New specialist nurses funded as part of a £1 million investment to tackle the harm caused by alcohol will work to identify some of the estimated 17,000 people across Bradford who are damaging their health through booze. Two frontline nurses at
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Charity bag back for Cancer Support Airedale and Bradford
A charity bag pack to raise cash for Cancer Support Airedale and Bradford will be held at Asda in Shipley on Sunday, May 26.Anyone who would like to volunteer at the event, from 11am tp 4pm, should contact the charity’s fundraising team on (01274)
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Passport to Leisure scheme loses 80 per cent of members in 20 years
A discount leisure card for those on low incomes lost four-fifths of its card holders over 20 years. The Passport to Leisure scheme offers discounts on sports and leisure activities for people on benefits, students and those over 60. But, according
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'Police in Holme Wood didn't do anything about quad bike'
Police have been accused of not putting words into action in the war against nuisance quad and off-road bikes in Bradford. The claim came from Ian Morton, who said he witnessed a rider on off-road bike overtake a police car while doing a wheelie
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Record sale for Ilkley auction house Hartleys
More than £92,000 was achieved in the first of this year’s two toys and collectors’ sales at Ilkley auction house Hartleys. It is the best total Hartleys has achieved in the 23 years the event has been running, in spite of a reduced catalogue of 590
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Korn tribute band to play gig at Keighley
One of the UK’s best Korn tribute bands will play at the Exchange Arts Centre in Keighley next month. Korn Again will be playing all the nu-metal band’s hits, including Freak on a Leash and Blind, at the gig on Friday, May 17. Support comes
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Bradford City boss Parkinson in plea for full-time officials
Bantams boss Phil Parkinson is calling for full-time referees in every division to cut down on the inconsistency that plagues the lower levels. City have felt short-changed from key decisions that went against them in the last two games to leave
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'Surprise' at plans to bring speedway back to Odsal
Doubt has been cast on the return of speedway to Bradford after the lease owners of Odsal Stadium said they knew nothing of the proposal. The Rugby Football League, which bought the long-term lease of the Bradford Bulls’ home last year, told of
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Minister pledges green fields can be protected on visit to Addingham
The Government’s planning minister Nick Boles offered reassurances about protecting “precious green spaces” during his visit to the Bradford district yesterday. His comments came as “angry and passionate” residents in Menston and Addingham challenged
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Jury considers verdicts in Queensbury sex assault trial
A jury was today considering its verdicts in the trial of three Bradford teenagers accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl and photographing her semi-naked body as she lay comatose in a field after drinking vodka. Judge David Hatton QC
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Calls for failing school's governors to go
Crisis talks are to be held about the future of the governing body at a Bradford primary school which has been rated as failing its pupils by schools’ watchdog Ofsted. In their report, inspectors have condemned governors at Bradford Moor Community
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Experts discuss reasons for Galloway landslide election victory
The author of a report into George Galloway’s landslide victory in Bradford West appeared at a conference to discuss whether Respect’s victory was a verdict on political failings or a democratic revival. Lewis Baston, the author of The Bradford
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Karl asks 'Why?'
A Bradford man has published a revised edition of his free e-book Against Religions – Why Religion. It is the first of a series by Karl Dallas, a Christian who attends St Paul’s Church in Manningham, covering religions and belief systems including
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Holme Wood gran defiant after quad bike threats
A defiant grandma has vowed not to be intimidated in her fight to rid an estate of nuisance quad bikes. Since appearing in the Telegraph & Argus on Wednesday, Holme Wood resident Elaine Booth has been threatened for bravely speaking out.
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Technicolour stage show at Buttershaw
Another youth production in prospect this season, is Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, presented by Buttershaw St Paul’s Juniors, at St Paul’s Church, Buttershaw, from April 25 to 27, at 1pm and 5pm. The lively biblical musical, featuring
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College honours its star achievers
Inspirational students, including a promising rugby star turned film maker and a mother-of-five who finished a pharmacy course in record time, were recognised at Bradford College’s Rising Stars Awards Evening 2013 last night. More than 150 guests
