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Bradford project for recycling bicycles needs more bikes
A Bradford project which recycles old and unwanted bicycles is holding an open day today to top up its supplies. Cycle re Cycle will hold the event from 10.30am to 2.30pm at Garden Mills, Westholme Street, off Thornton Road, Bradford. Research
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Keighley fallen soldier Gareth Thursby added to plaque
A plaque has been removed from a war memorial so engravers can add the name of fallen soldier Gareth Thursby Sgt Thursby, a former student at South Craven School, Cross Hills, near Keighley, was shot dead by a rogue Afghanistan police officer in the
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Keighley pub seeks teams for charity five-a-side football tournament
A Keighley pub is organising a charity five-a-side football match next month in aid of the British Heart Foundation. Great Northern landlord Micky Thompson wants to hear from teams wishing to play in the May 19 competition at Malli Stadium. Contact
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Trussell Trust Food Banks collection
Food collections, supporting the Trussell Trust Food Banks, are held at St Paul’s Church, Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, from 10am until 11.30am on Tuesdays in the church and at the same time on Saturdays in the community hall.
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Live blog: Bantams v Burton
3:22pm Reid back on his feet but he is hobbling around the pitch with physio Matt Barrass. Looks like he's going to have to be subbed. 3:21pm Reid stayed down, hopefully it's
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New Steeton farm homes scheme is rejected
A family has seen their plans for new houses on their Steeton farm refused because of their potential effect on the Green Belt. Bradford Council has refused a planning application for two agricultural workers dwellings on Brighton House Farm, off
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Wilsden WI group celebrates landmark
Members of a village WI celebrated 50 years since their first meeting with an event attended by Bradford’s Lady Mayoress. Over 60 members of the Wilsden WI and guests attended the event at Wilsden Village Hall. The event was attended by the
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Friends of Wibsey Park to meet
The Friends of Wibsey Park are holding a meeting to discuss events coming up over coming months. It will take place at Wibsey Rugby Club on Thursday, May 2 at 7pm.
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Queensbury Scouting leader is honoured
A Scout leader who has racked up 30 years of service will be honoured at a ceremony at Windsor Castle. Roger Hyde, group scout leader at Queensbury, will be presented with the Silver Acorn award at the ceremony tomorrow to mark St George’s Day.
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Investigation after body of police officer is found in woodland at Lofthouse
A police watchdog is investigating after the body of an officer was found in woodland the day after he had been arrested. West Yorkshire Police cannot yet say where the officer was from, but said The Independent Police Complaints Commission’s involvement
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Mughals restaurant boss Syed Ahmed set for London Marathon
A Keighley restaurateur who is due to run the London Marathon for a third time tomorrow will still have many miles to go if he completes it. Syed Ahmed also intends to run the Edinburgh Marathon on May 25-26, even though he has a spinal condition
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Rail journey times from Bradford Interchange up for debate
Plans to improve rail journeys between Bradford Interchange and Manchester Victoria will be discussed at a meeting. Metro’s Bradford District Liaison Committee will talk about proposed investment in the Calder Valley Line when it meets at Bradford
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Keighley falconer is reunited with missing bird thanks to Facebook
A teenage falconer has been re-united with the beloved bird he feared lost forever – thanks to Facebook. James Dickinson, 17, works at SMJ Falconry in Oxenhope, Keighley, and during a display in Barnsley last Thursday his prized Lanner falcon Nekala
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Artist Thomas Teago records debut album
Bradford R&B artist Thomas Teago is recording his debut album and plans to showcase it with a schools tour over coming weeks. He has been confirmed as a headline act at this year’s Liverpool Pride and at a Help for Heroes summer ball in June
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Eccleshill store celebrates five years of turning scap into art
Five years of success for a craft and scrap store have been marked with a day of celebrations. Scrap Magic had an open day and cake as part of the fun at its main base at Eccleshill Adventure Playground, off Harrogate Road, Greengates. There
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Skipton businesses angry at double yellow lines
Businesses are furious after double yellow lines were painted outside their premises. The shops, including two butchers, cafés and a cake shop, regularly have delivery vans unload on single yellow lines. But now, solid double yellows have replaced
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Three-way challenge to boost funds for Bingley brain tumour charity
Budding fundraisers are being encouraged to boost funds for a regional brain tumour charity. BTRS (Brain Tumour Research and Support Across Yorkshire) – formerly Andrea’s Gift which was founded in Bingley following the death of Bradford mum, Andrea
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Fire Authority's charges plan for false fire alarms
West Yorkshire Fire Authority will speak to businesses about plans to introduce charges for false alarm call-outs. The authority’s Community Safety Committee, which meets next week, will discuss a proposal to invoice commercial premises for a special
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Straw bale builder Barbara's pitch to Richard Branson
Straw bale builder Barbara Jones, who was educated in Bradford, is celebrating after getting through to the semi-finals in the Virgin Media Pioneers Pitch to Rich competition. The competition is seeking the UK’s best start ups. Finalists receive
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Bingley's Grand National winner brings a bonanza to bookie's
A bookmaker hailed a “successful” start to 2013 after enjoying its best ever result at this year's Grand National when 66-1 outsider, Bingley-trained Auroras Encore, won at Aintree. William Hill’s said the 11-year-old horse, from Sue Smith’s stable
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Addy and Sidlow are pool sharks as Bulls enjoy downtime
Francis Cummins and his players enjoyed their latest bonding session earlier this week with a trip to Leeds. They played pool at the Northern Snooker Centre on Kirkstall Road before heading to a city-centre restaurant for lunch. Last month
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PRSCA hosts spring fair
RSPCA Bradford and District are hosting a spring fair tomorrow. The Mount Street branch will be open from 10.30am until 2.30pm offering VIP tours around the animals and raising money to save and support its animals through stalls and games. Refreshments
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Platt eager to commit future to Bradford Bulls
Michael Platt has spoken of his desire to stay at Bradford beyond this season as he prepares for a return to Rochdale in tomorrow’s Tetley’s Challenge Cup fourth-round tie. The versatile 29-year-old made his comeback after a lengthy injury lay-off
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Time spent at Bulls 'a dream' for Hornets assistant Calland
Matt Calland realised a dream when Brian Smith took him from Featherstone Rovers to Bradford ahead of the 1996 season. “One minute I was playing at Featherstone and working on a building site,” recalls the former centre, who as Rochdale’s assistant
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Streamlining ideas for Bradford Council
Changes have been suggested to Bradford Council’s constitution. The Council’s City Solicitor, Suzan Hemingway (right), has suggested a series of amendments to avoid duplication of work. They include merging the Health Overview and Scrutiny
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Bradford City warn fans over match-day behaviour
City will get tough with any pitch invaders today – after banning five fans who ran on against Rotherham. The club must also report to the Football Association over claims that missiles were thrown at Millers boss Steve Evans. The incidents
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Kirklees councillors to discuss ‘super authority’
Kirklees Council leaders are set to sign up to a new ‘super council’ covering the whole of West Yorkshire. The combined authority would work to improve the county’s transport links and economy, drawing powers away from Westminster. Bradford
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Artists on show at Gomersal hall
The region’s artists will be showcasing their talents at the Yorkshire Art Fair. The event, at Gomersal Public Hall, is a platform for professional and amateur artists to show off their work. Internationally-renowned Yorkshire artist, Bruce Mulcahy
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Man and woman attacked in their own Keighley home
A man and woman were taken to hospital after four stick-wielding robbers allegedly broke into their home in Keighley. The woman was treated for a head wound and later discharged following the incident on Monday night in Redcliffe Street, Highfield.
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Calland recalls dream spell at Bradford Bulls
Matt Calland realised a dream when Brian Smith took him from Featherstone Rovers to Bradford ahead of the 1996 season. “One minute I was playing at Featherstone and working on a building site,” recalls the former centre, who as Rochdale’s assistant
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Man gets four years in jail for sexual abuse of girl, 13
A 20-year-old man has been locked up for more than four years after sexually abusing a vulnerable 13-year-old girl who was under the supervision of social services. Christopher Wilkinson, of Wyke Crescent, Wyke, Bradford, pleaded guilty to two
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Apology over Airedale Hospital A&E waiting times increase
Airedale Hospital bosses have apologised after a sharp increase in waiting times in accident and emergency. The number of patients forced to wait more than four hours for treatment – the key Government target – rose by 265 per cent year-on-year
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Mystery as body is found in alleyway
A community is “saddened and concerned” after the grim discovery of a body in Bradford yesterday. The body of a man was found on a footpath leading off Arncliffe Terrace, in Lidget Green, at 7.30am. It is believed that a member of the public
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Scout groups prepare for what could be final St George's Day parade
Scout groups in Bradford are preparing for what could be their last ever St George’s Day parade, after the police told them it could no longer marshal the event for free. Scouts have held a parade in the city to celebrate St George, the patron
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University expert praises Bradford's work on caring for dementia sufferers
A dementia expert at the University of Bradford has praised the work being done to make the district a “good place to grow old.” Professor Murna Downs, chairman of dementia studies at the university, said that Bradford is a “world-renowned place
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Three teenagers found guilty of sexual assault on girl, 13
Three Bradford teenagers have been found guilty of carrying out a humiliating sexual assault on a vulnerable 13-year-old girl and photographing her semi-naked body as she lay unconscious after downing most of a bottle of neat vodka. A 15-year-old
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Bradford Moor Community Primary governors respond to Ofsted criticism
A school’s governing body has responded to stinging criticism by schools inspector Ofsted, saying it has always had the interests of its pupils at heart. Inspectors have branded Bradford Moor Community Primary a ‘failing school’ and placed it in
