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Bradford's comminity groups putting sex grooming in the spotlight
Today a meeting takes place at Manningham Mills Community Centre which has been described by the Bishop of Bradford’s advisor as important and brave. Dr Phil Lewis said the meeting, organised by local and national Muslim groups, marks the beginning
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Luke Hendrie earns Scotland under-20 call-up
Billy Stark has called up former England youth international Luke Hendrie – son of Bantams legend John – for his Scotland Under-20 squad. The Manchester United 18-year-old midfielder will join a 20-man squad for the ADO Den Haag Youth Tournament
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Bradford Park Avenue and Albion Sports hold awards nights
Bradford Park Avenue’s presentation evening takes place tomorrow night in the social club at Horsfall Stadium. Doors open from 7pm, with the awards ceremony due to begin around an hour later. Albion Sports are also holding their annual prize-giving
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Angling Lines
All the latest from the local angling scene. WASHBURN VALLEY FISHERY Catch details for week ending May 5 – Day ticket: Fewston 42, Swinsty 13, Thruscross (catch and return) 1; Total fish caught: Fewston 260, Swinsty 65, Thruscross 4; Average per
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Wibsey Warriors eye National acclaim
Wibsey Warriors meet Hunslet Old Boys in an all-Pennine League Premier Division clash in the semi-final of the Ace Insurance BARLA National Cup at Northfield Road on Saturday. The top cup competition in amateur rugby league has seen a large reduction
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Man arrested
A 30-year-old man from Holme Wood has been arrested on suspicion of stealing electrical items from a school on the estate. He has been interviewed by police and bailed.
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Lamppost crash
A lamppost has been knocked over after a car collided with it in Bradford. The crash happened on Rooley Lane, between Tong Street and the M606. The westbound part of Rooley Lane is currently closed and traffic heading towards the M606 is being affected
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No final league match for Duxbury
Baildon’s hopes of finishing another memorable season in front of their home fans have been dashed. The RFU Junior Vase finalists wanted to end their SSE Yorkshire Division Three promotion season, and the three-year reign of head coach Dave
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Neighbours’ tell of shock after young woman's body found in Bingley home
Neighbours of a young woman who had not been seen for several weeks have reacted with shock at a body being found in the Bingley bungalow where she lived. The death of the 25-year-old woman might have been undiscovered at the smart brick property
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Younger Brownlee is raring to go
Bramhope's Jonny Brownlee makes a belated start to the defence of his triathlon world title in Yokohama on Saturday. The 23-year-old missed the first two World Series races of the season after struggling with injury during the winter, most recently
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Road closed after car crashes into lamppost in Bradford
Police have closed part of Rooley Lane, Bradford, after a car crashed into a lamppost between Tong Street and the M606 at about 6.30pm today. Traffic heading westbound towards the M606 is affected. It is understood only one vehicle was involved
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Surprise packages Salts end campaign at Bay Athletic
Salts go into their final game of their West Riding County Amateur League Premier Division season with a trip to Bay Athletic on Saturday. After returning to the top flight after many seasons floundering in the lower divisions, Salts surprised
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Bresnan has that snap again says Yorkshire keeper
Andrew Hodd believes Yorkshire team-mate Tim Bresnan is back to his best ahead of a busy summer of international cricket, which starts next week with England’s first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s. Bresnan, 28, has taken 11 wickets in three
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Saltaire pinning hopes on Shehzad
Saltaire reckon that they are the cricketing equivalent of Crewe Football Club. Reg Nelson, the league representative for the JCT600 Bradford League Division One strugglers, says: “We have a reputation for bringing players in from minor leagues
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Cyclist get in gear for fourth Sky Ride in summer
Olympic silver medallist Lizzie Armitstead is urging people to get on their bikes when a popular cycling event returns to Bradford. The city will be hosting its fourth Sky Ride on Sunday, August 11. Last year an estimated 7,000 people took
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Rawdon and Thackley in crunch clash
Week four of a new Aire-Wharfe League campaign may be too early to talk about season-defining matches, but there can be no doubting Saturday's clash at Larkfield Road between Rawdon and Thackley could be very significant. The two sides, who are
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Bradford Ramblers walk around Drighlington
A rambling club is leading a walk around Drighlington on Saturday. Michael Jawornyj, of Bradford CHA Rambling and Social Club, will be leading the walk. Meet at Bradford Interchange to take the 9.23am bus to Drighlington.
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Hawks lose in last-ball drama
Charles Dracup hit a four off the last delivery to give hosts Menston a thrilling victory against Hawks. The nomadic visitors made 195-5 off their 35 overs on a good wicket, stalwart Ted Lester hitting 79, veteran Peter Riley 61 and James Robinson
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Bankrupt High Eldwick man is jailed for six months for £30,000 fraud
A bankrupt Bingley man has been jailed for six months for transferring almost £30,000 to his partner to try to avoid paying his creditors. James Ferguson, 48, of High Eldwick, was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court for fraudulently disposing of
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Bradford councillor worried over retrospective planning applications
A councillor says he is “increasingly concerned” about the issues arising from planning applications that are submitted for developments that have already been completed. Coun Malcolm Sykes (Con, Thornton and Allerton) is worried about the volume
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Trading standards: Beware of charity bag fraudsters in district
West Yorkshire Trading Standards is urging people to be wary of charity collection bags as part of ‘Scams Awareness Month’ According to the National Fraud Investigation Bureau, charity bag fraud costs £50 million per year in the UK. Charity bags
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Novel talk at Cleckheaton Library
A crime writer is visiting Cleckheaton Library to talk about her latest novel. Mandasue Heller will be giving a talk about Broke at the library on Tuesday, May 21, and will also be signing books. Tickets are £2, available from Cleckheaton Library
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Now Rashid stars with the ball
Adil Rashid struck twice in two balls to put Yorkshire in the box seat against Somerset before rain curtailed an entertaining third morning ten minutes early at Headingley. The leg-spinner, only introduced into the attack for the 63rd over
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Former Bradford Grammar School pupil talks to students
A former Bradford Grammar School pupil, who became one of the country’s richest men under 30, revisited his old school last week. Dylan Wilk created computer games company Interactive Commercial Enterprises and then sold it to Sony for £2.6m, which
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Anger at lack of respect shown for graves by plane spotters
Picnickers and plane spotters are being accused of showing a lack of respect for families of those buried at Yeadon Cemetery. Visitors are using the graveyard with no thought for grieving relatives, according to a man who has family buried there
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A better reflection of our city at last
The BBC programme City of Dreams, to be aired tonight, promises a much more considered and balanced view of Bradford and its people than the controversial Channel 4 programme of just over a year ago. Starting with a title - Make Bradford British
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Bradford youngsters say: ‘We’re getting ready for work!'
More than 300 school and college students are to take part in an initiative this month to help prepare youngsters for work. Youngsters from at least eight schools and two colleges in the district will take part in the Bradford Work Inspiration
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Former Detective turned novelist helps BBC with new show
A top West Yorkshire detective, turned crime fiction writer, is to be credited on a new BBC1 drama series. Former Detective Superintendent Bob Bridgestock, and his wife Carol, who write under the pen name RC Bridgestock, have been advising producers
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Shipley MP is revealed as one of biggest Tory rebels
Shipley MP Philip Davies has been named as one of Westminster’s biggest rebels – defying his party leader on a staggering 110 occasions. The Conservative is ranked third in a new league table, after staging a revolt in 18.6 per cent of votes since
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Visiting ponies get a pat on the back from TV judges
Two miniature ponies which visit care homes and day centres across the region have reined-in a prestigious accolade. Alfie and Spot from the Pat A Pony scheme, at the St Ives estate, were runners-up in the Ray of Sunshine category of the British
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Coroner appeals for Bingley man's relatives to come forward
Bradford Coroner’s Office is appealing for relatives of Dennis Stuart Jackson to come forward. The 65-year-old died at his home in Dulverton Court in Cottingley, Bingley, on Thursday, April 25. It is believed he had a sister and two daughters
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Bradford councillors to ask why some windmills are allowed and others are not
Bradford Council has turned down half of the applications to build wind turbines submitted to it in the past 20 years, a report has revealed. On Tuesday, Bradford Council’s Environment Scrutiny Committee will be given an update on how the Council
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Reopening of Keighley's Cliffe Castle delayed again
The reopening of Cliffe Castle Museum, in Keighley, has been delayed for two months until the end of July. The new date, the third revision, has been revealed on the Keighley museum's web page. Bradford Council has confirmed that the building,
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Ready, Steady Cook show is coming to Bradford
A live version of TV show Ready Steady Cook is coming to Bradford, featuring chefs including Yorkshire’s Brian Turner. Russell Grant will be the special guest host of Ready Steady Cook Live! featuring regular chefs from the BBC show – Nick Nairn
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Help for Bradford communities to tap into planning cash pot
Rural Action Yorkshire is ready to help communities across West Yorkshire to tap into the £9.5 million Government funding pot announced on May 1 for Neighbourhood Plans. Neighbourhood planning allows communities to shape the future of their area
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Police hunt conman after woman, 94, falls victim
A conman stole from a 94-year-old woman after tricking his way into her home in Low Moor, Bradford. The man said he was working in the flat above the victim’s and that he had caused a leak. He asked the pensioner to flush her toilet to see if there
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Cash boost for Callum’s campaign
A music festival has raised £1,700 to help a man who was left paralysed by a rare infection. Guiseley Music Festival, which is run by The Station pub, will donate the money to 20-year-old Callum Hall (pictured), who used to be an employee there. Callum
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Morrisons announce 'steady' start to 2013 but sales still down
Morrisons increased total sales, excluding fuel, by 0.6 per cent in the its first trading quarter of 2013 which it said marked a steady improvement in a highly competitive marketplace. But the Bradford-based retailer suffered another drop in like-for-like
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Woman is arrested after Keighley drugs and cash raid
A woman was arrested and police seized cash and a quantity of “party drug” Mcat when they raided a house in Keighley. They targeted the house, on North Dean Road, on April 26, but only announced details of the operation over the weekend. A
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Stepdad filmed girl, 12, in shower
A businessman who secretly filmed his 12-year-old stepdaughter naked in the shower was caught when she became suspicious and discovered the pictures on his mobile phone, Bradford Crown Court heard. The shocked victim found the phone carefully positioned
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Skipton rugby player Lee’s catch of the day for Logan!
A rugby winger has proved to his teammates that he does have a safe pair of hands by delivering his baby at the roadside. Lee Shaw stepped into action on the way to Airedale Hospital after his wife Alex suddenly went into labour. And he admitted
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No pay rise for Morrisons chief executive
Morrisons boss Dalton Philips suffered a pay cut last year after the Bradford-based supermarket group failed to achieve a performance target due to tough trading conditions in the year to January. Mr Philips saw his pay fall from £1.78 million
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Hidden Victorian street in Keighley could be opened to public
A Victorian street hidden beneath a town could be opened up to the public. The maze of former shops and stables, last used in the 1890s, is below the Royal Arcade, in Keighley. Owners of the East Parade site are investigating whether the street
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Veloster's matt finish conceals a polished performance
Car drivers are a conservative lot. They may pretend to be cavalier individuals, but when it comes to choosing a new car, the vast majority go with the flow. I can see their logic. If you’re paying £20,000, you don’t want to gamble on something
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Bradford police speeding pledge
Police in south Bradford have pledged to carry out operations to crack down on speeding. Officers are responding to community concerns about vehicles travelling too fast along Bradford Road and Cleckheaton Road. Police said they would be carrying
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Bradford man is given top BBC role
Bradford-born broadcaster Roger Mosey, who spearheaded coverage of the London 2012 Olympics, has been given a top role at the BBC by new director general Lord Tony Hall. Mr Mosey, who attended Bradford Grammar School and started his broadcasting
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Minibus drivers get warning from police over licences
Police are warning minibus drivers in Bradford to make sure they have the correct licences after five minibuses were seized at the weekend. The drivers were all taking workers to and from factories in the Wakefield area, but officers found they
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Seven-year-old Tyersal boy is a British kick-boxing champ
A seven-year-old Bradford boy is aiming for the top after being crowned British champion at Thai boxing. Lucas Smith won three fights at the British Open Junior Championships to take the World Kickboxing Association British belt. The youngster
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Skipton newspaper microfilms bought by library
Skipton Library has increased its range of historical newspapers. Using money raised, it has bought microfilms of the Craven Pioneer and West Yorkshire Pioneer from 1896 to 1916 from the British Library. The Pioneer amalgamated with the Craven
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Bradford's international wool links are celebrated by Australian visit
International textile processors are beating a path to a Bradford dyehouse renowned for its colour matching consistency. Dyeing technology and a secret process at the Buttershaw base of Bulmer & Lumb Group ensures batches of fibre can be dyed
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To boldly go for a special screening of the new Star Trek film at the National Media Museum
Bradford cinema-goers are experiencing the next instalment of the Star Trek franchise, bigger, bolder and better in IMAX 3D. A special midnight screening of Star Trek Into Darkness took place at the National Media Museum early today – six days
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Beanstalk helps confidence grow and improve literacy skills
Last year, one in six children left primary school in Bradford unable to read to the required standard. With literacy skills linked to increased confidence and enhanced educational and employment prospects, poor reading levels can have a damaging
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Thursday, May 9, 2013
25 years ago: People living in 14 homes in Whitehall Road, Wyke, on the Kirklees border, were fighting plans to move them into the Bradford Council area and were furious they were never even consulted. 50 years ago: The World Council of Churches
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A better reflection of our city
The BBC programme City of Dreams, to be aired tonight, promises a much more considered and balanced view of Bradford and its people than the controversial Channel 4 programme of just over a year ago. Starting with a title – Make Bradford
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Take care with dogs
SIR – With the great British Summer finally upon us, Dogs Trust would like to remind people, taking their four-legged family members on excursions, not to leave dogs alone in cars. Our advice is: Never leave your dog in the car alone – with
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Penalty not enough
SIR – Why was a Bradford woman, along with her daughter and partner, only ordered to pay £200 towards costs which totalled more than £5,000, after being found guilty of starving an Alsatian and keeping it along with three bull terriers in a filthy
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Party is nothing new
SIR – In a recent T&A article, we learn that UKIP will not be standing a candidate in Shipley at the General Election. Far from ‘changing the face of British politics’, this proves they are a single issue party with nothing to offer people
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Respect for abseilers
SIR – On Saturday, May 4, I witnessed a fundraising abseil on behalf of Sprinkling Sunshine, the Lord Mayor’s charity. In sequence, 40-or-so brave folk climbed over the roof edge of Jurys Inn and made a controlled descent to the ground. As an ex-local
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Time to rejuvenate
SIR – I’m tired of people calling for the Odeon to be pulled down. Most of them claim that it has stood empty for too long and has not been missed. Should we then cancel the Westfield project? The area has been derelict for years now and has not
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Will plan deliver?
SIR – The Council has announced it has a ten-year strategic plan to make Bradford a “Producer City” and outlines four main strands based on people, place, property and prosperity. Councillor Green states that the people strand is the most important
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Do people actually use that bridge?
SIR – I drove into Bradford recently (something I try to avoid like the plague) and saw a sight to behold on the footbridge/cycle way created on Manchester Road – a pedestrian using the bridge! Yes, a pedestrian; the first one I have seen since
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Camper van destroyed in blaze
A camper van has been reduced to an empty shell after it caught fire. Firefighters from Bradford, Odsal and Shelf attended the blaze which happened in Raikes Lane, Holme Wood, at 11.30pm last night. A spokesperson at Bradford Fire Station said
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Born In Bradford youngsters get ready for picnic
Teddy bears are getting ready to come out and play for this year’s Born in Bradford picnic. The sixth annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic takes place in Lister Park, Manningham, on Wednesday, May 29, from 11.30am-3pm. Hospital and health care providers
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Court File
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: David Paul Briggs, aged 23, of Bonwick Mall, Buttershaw; failure to surrender to custody, £25 fine, £20 costs. Patrick Paul Henry, aged 48, of Cragg Street, Horton Bank Bottom; grievous
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Bradford City focused on completing job
Phil Parkinson insists City are going back to Wembley to “get the job done”. The players have been given a couple of free days before a full week’s hard work leading into the League Two play-off decider against Northampton on May 18. After
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Bingley Sports Turf Institute plans to improve headquarters
A company that has become a world leader in producing sports pitches has been given permission to improve its base at the St Ives Estate. Sport Turf Institute, based at the estate near Harden, Bingley, researches and produces pitches for events
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Human League sign up for Bingley Music Live concert
The latest wave of band announcements for Bingley Music Live will see one of the 80s most recognisable songs belting through Myrtle Park this summer. Synth-pop legends The Human League (pictured) are famous for their 80s anthem Don’t You Want Me
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Man appears in court after death of dogs
An Oxenhope man has appeared in court following the death of two dogs in March. Simon Tidswell, of Sandbeds Farm, Trough Lane, has pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal damage involving a cross-bred bitch and a German Shepherd. But he denies
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Children in hospice will benefit from toy donations
A heap of toys and electronic equipment will be heading to children in a hospice, thanks to kind-hearted staff at a funeral home. Gateway Funeral Services in Birkenshaw raised £1,200 for the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice, which looks after seriously
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Ferguson a fan of Bradford City hospitality
From Barcelona to Brazil, Munich to Moscow, Sir Alex Ferguson has seen some of the grandest arenas in football during almost 27 years as Manchester United supremo. In a glittering Old Trafford CV that features 38 trophies, the name Bradford City
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Mum hits out as Keighley paedophile escapes jail
A mother has criticised a judge for not jailing a pensioner who carried out a catalogue of sexual abuse against her daughter. The woman, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the girl, hit out at the suspended prison sentence meted out
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Scrapping of Skipton bowling green talks restart
Talks have restarted over the potential scrapping of a town centre bowling green and the prospect of replacing it with a car park. Officials at Craven Bowling Club, the second oldest in Yorkshire, have met Craven District Council leader Chris Knowles-Fitton
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TV focus on the new Bradford breed of entrepreneurs creating the future
Naveed Khan was naturally a little dubious when a film production company contacted him saying they might like to feature him in a documentary about Bradford. Given the past history of the way Bradford has come off on TV, he was concerned the city
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Brighouse man, 72, jailed for abusing children
A retired lorry driver has been jailed for ten years for sexually abusing two young girls, including trying to rape one of them. Alan Harris, 72, of Waterloo Road, Brighouse, was sentenced yesterday after a jury at Bradford Crown Court found him
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Bantams’ return to Wembley gives hope of another bumper year for club store
Bradford City’s fairytale Capital One Cup run meant staff at Bradford City’s Club Shop smashed their yearly sales target in the space of four weeks in February, it has been revealed. And now the club is hoping the draw of Wembley will work its
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Odsal businessman offers £500 reward for return of stolen bouncy castles
A businessman is offering a £500 reward for the return of a haul of bouncy castles which were stolen in a targeted raid on his van. Tyran Taylor, 29, believes a potential rival may be responsible for stealing the distinctive items in a bid to set
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Design a poster for Pool Feast
Pool-in-Wharfedale children are being asked to produce an eye-catching design for the 2013 Pool Feast. This year’s community fundraising event takes place on Sunday, June 23, when the Recreation Ground will be abuzz with games, stalls and attractions
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Foster targets quicker Bradford Bulls return than feared
Jamie Foster has given Bulls coach Francis Cummins a major boost after it was revealed he could be back playing within six weeks. The winger sustained a ruptured pectoral muscle during the Tetley’s Challenge Cup victory at Rochdale on April 21
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Purtell dares to dream after long road to recovery
Nobody seemed quite sure how Adrian Purtell would fare on his return to action earlier this season, least of all the man himself. “I guess there was a little bit of doubt, coming back and not knowing if I could handle playing again,” said the Australian
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Return of promotion and relegation would create welcome drama for Bradford Bulls and rivals
Bulls general manager Ryan Whitcut is convinced changes to the structure of rugby league will breath new life into the sport. Whitcut and owner Omar Khan attended a meeting of Super League clubs in Huddersfield last week, where ideas for the most
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Tightening of immigration rules is top of agenda for Queen's Speech
A clampdown on the benefits that can be claimed by immigrants might not become law for a year, No 10 admitted yesterday. In January, controls will be lifted on the numbers of Romanians and Bulgarians who can come to the UK are lifted – piling pressure
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Dog attack victim's wife says danger dogs law is needed immediately
The wife of a victim of a savage dog-attack in Bradford has welcomed moves announced in the Queen's Speech to tackle irresponsible dog ownership – but she wants the new legislation introduced straight away. Bronwin Hirst’s husband Chris had his
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Airedale General Hospital accident and emergency unit to get £6m facelift
The outdated accident and emergency building at Airedale General Hospital is to be demolished to make way for a multi-million pound facility better equipped to cope with the growing number of patients. Hospital bosses said the state-of-the-art
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Blood poisoning was cause of three-year-old Ellie's sudden death
A mum whose treasured young daughter died mysteriously nearly four months ago has at last learned what took her life. Distraught Andrea Walker has agonised over the reason for three-year-old Ellie’s death since a post-mortem examination and initial
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Jason Donovan will be camping it up for Priscilla Queen of the Desert at Bradford
Jason Donovan has been announced as the star of hit show Priscilla Queen of the Desert, which is coming to Bradford on a UK tour. The Australian singer will reprise the role of Tick, which he played when the musical opened in the West End.
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Mother of three in appeal to help fight 'silent killer'
It is often referred to as a silent killer. Many are not diagnosed with ovarian cancer until it is too late. The symptoms can all too easily be put down to other things. In some cases, even GPs misdiagnose it as other conditions, including
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Nightclub forced to shut after series of violent incidents
A Bradford city centre nightclub has been shut down following a string of violent incidents, including two stabbings. Police were granted an interim suspension of Club C’s licence in the light of five serious incidents of violence since February
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Smoke from Bradford tyres blaze hits traffic
Heavy black smoke caused traffic problems in Bradford early yesterday when hundreds of tyres were set alight in a car park. Firefighters were called to a blaze near Wilco Motosave and Subway at the junction of Knowles Street and Tong Street at
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Silsden rape accused says woman enjoyed having rough sex
A woman who claims she was violently raped at a house in Ilkley enjoyed being choked during rough sex, a jury at Bradford Crown Court heard yesterday. Ashley Williams told police the woman suddenly “went mental” after consensual sex in which he
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Police launch investigation into £80,000 Manningham garage blaze
A blaze which caused £80,000 damage at a Bradford breakers yard is under investigation by police. The Telegraph & Argus yesterday reported how flames tore through VRVW’s in Grosvenor Road in Manningham at around 7.10pm on Tuesday – destroying
