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Guiseley undone again by Shaymen

FC Halifax Town 1, Guiseley 0 (after extra time) Guiseley lost their grip on the West Riding County Cup when they came up against neighbours  FC Halifax Town in tonight’s final at Valley Parade. The Lions were the holders and looking

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Army cadets from Allerton and Skipton win honours

Bradford Army cadet Benjamin Dickerson, of Allerton, has been chosen as top rank out of 47 senior cadets across the country after passing one of the Army Cadet Force’s most challenging courses. He was put through his paces in an exhausting week-long

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Top Bingley Little Theatre cast makes light of lamp fall

Man For All Seasons at Bingley Arts Centre Bingley Little Theatre’s production of A Man For All Seasons is directed by Sandra Williams and she and the cast delivered a splendid piece of classical theatre drawing on the subtle nuances of humour

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Man threatens to jump from Cleckheaton railway bridge

A man has been taken to hospital after being talked out of jumping off a bridge in Cleckheaton tonight. Specially-trained police officers were called to an old railway bridge over Westgate at 4.20pm. A member of the public had spotted the man

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JCT600 in Bradford takes on new BMW and Mini manager

Phil Wardle has been appointed general manager of the JCT600 BMW and Mini dealerships on Sticker Lane, Bradford. With almost 30 years’ experience in the motor industry, Phil (pictured) has been a technician and had a variety of sales roles including

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Duck makes a splash in John Carr Series

Claire Duck was the outstanding performer from a strong Leeds City AC contingent in last Wednesday’s first John Carr 5K at Esholt. She now ranks first in Britain at the distance for 2013. Duck’s time of 16min 20sec on this perfect PB course around

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Bradford men face more robbery charges

Two men, accused of robbery, sexual assault and blackmail in connection with a raid at a family’s home in Emm Lane, Heaton, Bradford, have appeared in court in connection with a number of other robberies. Hasnain Raja, 21, of Arncliffe Terrace,

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Saif and Wood do damage for Birstall

The Central Yorkshire League caught up on their opening-day postponements when the originally-scheduled Jack Hampshire Cup first round was put back to this coming Sunday and Birstall took full advantage to maintain their improved start to the Premier

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BD3 United’s loss is Bradford FC's gain

Bradford FC were crowned Spen Valley League Premier Division champions following BD3 United’s 8-1 defeat by Marsh at the weekend. Mark Wiggly hit four goals for Marsh, with Rich Harvey and Andy Shingleton scoring two apiece to mean below-par BD3

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Shipley and Pudsey Tory MPs set to make EU protest

Three local Tory MPs are set to defy David Cameron tomorrow by demanding a quickfire Bill to guarantee a referendum on quitting the European Union. Philip Davies (Shipley), Stuart Andrew (Pudsey) and Craig Whittaker (Calder Valley) are among up

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Sponsors for Haworth garden show plea

Organisers of the annual Haworth flower and vegetable show are seeking sponsorship from local businesses. They want companies to sponsor some of the 200-plus classes on August 18. Companies who pay £10 per class will have their names displayed

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Baildon Jitsu Club in seventh heaven

  Baildon Jitsu Club have won the national team shield for Junior Jitsu for the seventh year running at Walsall Judo Centre. The achievement made instructors Raj Soren and Graham Williams, plus club manager  Jyoti Soren, very proud, especially

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Moors walk from Ilkley

Peter Beaumont will lead a ten-mile circular walk around Middleton, Beamsley Beacon and Badgers Gate from Ilkley Swimming Pool in Denton Road, Ilkley, at 10.30am on Sunday.

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Onna Ju-Jitsu Club to expand training techniques

The death last year of Professor Robert Clark, of the Liverpool-based World Ju-Jitsu Federation, has had unexpected benefits for Bradford-based Onna Ju-Jitsu Club. The club, founded 13 years ago by Sensei Mumtaz Khan, has recently changed its affiliation

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Rain reduces cup ties to bowl-out lottery

Several clubs will be surprised to find themselves in the second round of the Wynn Cup after most of Sunday’s ties in the Craven League knockout competition were badly affected by the rain and decided by a bowl-out. Sandy Lane were at Haworth and

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City Run 2012 competitors to get discount fee for this year's event in Bradford

Bradford Council has moved to placate competitors who took part in last year’s City Run by offering half-price entry into the 2013 event. The extra incentive, announced as details of this year’s event were released, is aimed at any runners who

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Mazhar keeps Azad at 100%

Three clubs remain unbeaten at the top of Division Two after the latest round of Bradford Evening League games. Jonathan Baines top-scored with 32 in a healthy 135-5 total for Tong Park Esholt. But Azad possess a strong batting line-up and Mazhar

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Service to induct new Cathedral Dean

A service to induct the new Dean of Bradford, the Reverend Canon Jerry Lepine, will take place at Bradford Cathedral in July. Mr Lepine will also be officially made Vicar of the Parish of Bradford at the event which will be followed by refreshment

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Bradford Council’s countryside chief issues moors fire warning

Bradford Council’s countryside chief is warning walkers to be careful not to start moorland blazes following damaging wildfires. Danny Jackson, countryside services manager for the Council and also chairman of South Pennines Fire Operations Group

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'Spectacular' show at St George's Hall in Bradford is cancelled

A show involving aerial acrobatics, fire juggling and water ballet, due to have been performed in Bradford this summer, has been cancelled. Aquaria, described as a “spectacular tale from the deep”, was scheduled to run at St George’s Hall from

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Police hunt man who tried to rob teenager in Ilkley

Police investigating an attempted robbery in Ilkley have released an e-fit of a man they would like to trace. A woman, 19, was attacked and her bag grabbed by a man from behind at 10.55pm on Thursday, May 9, in Wells Walk, Ilkley. The attacker

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Chase falls Flatt as Oakworth triumph

Oakworth and Ingrow St John’s are joint-top of Division One after both sides won in reduced-overs Craven League games. It may have been a cold, miserable day but players were determined not to be beaten by the weather. Playing a 27-over-per-side

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'Make-or-break' decision pays off for Bresnan

England bowler Tim Bresnan is confident he is back to his best after one of the toughest decisions of his life to go through with a second elbow operation. The stakes cannot get much higher for a professional sportsman than an international seamer

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Kitson’s 30 points earn cup progress for Dudley Hill

Bradford Dudley Hill 58, Heworth 10 Nathan Kitson helped himself to a hat-trick of tries before half-time as he stepped in as an emergency scrum half to help Bradford Dudley Hill post a comfortable victory over Heworth in the opening round of the

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Hoody to compete at Horse of the Year Show

Clayton rider Anne Hebron has qualified to compete in the Search for a Star Championships at the Horse of the Year Show. Hebron earned her coveted place in October’s final at the Birmingham NEC during a qualifying show held at Osbaldeston near

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Yorkshire Air Ambulance costs rise

A pivotal service that saves lives has revealed it is facing increased daily running costs. The Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) charity says it needs an extra £2,790 a day to further improve its service and save more lives. The increase takes

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Heckmondwike riders overcome handicap

Heckmondwike shrugged off the handicap of only having three riders to put on an impressive display in the Northern Cycle Speedway League at Edinburgh. Bury were easy winners but it was close throughout between Heckmondwike, Hull and Astley &

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Keeys impresses for West Yorkshire

Budding hoops shooter Oliver Keeys played for West Yorkshire under-13s in a competition against teams from North and South Yorkshire. The Queensbury School pupil earned his place in the squad after impressing during trials at Leeds Carnegie.

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Manningham fire call-out

A bedroom fire in a terraced house in Manningham was quickly controlled by fire crews from Stanningley, Fairweather Green and Idle at 10am on Sunday morning. The occupant had safely left the property in Sunderland Road and the blaze was swiftly

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Friends of Beamsley hold Ilkley table top sale

The Friends of Beamsley will hold a table top sale at Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley, from 10am to 4pm on May 25. Clothing, bric-a-brac, costume jewellery, books and other goods will be on sale. Admission is free. Christchurch’s coffee centre

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Keighley burglar ‘was checking on householder’

A man who smashed his way into a house to burgle it at dead of night told the police he was checking on the elderly occupant, Bradford Crown Court heard. David Bates, a convicted housebreaker, came out of the property wearing gloves and holding

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Tweet by Theo Paphitis helps Wilsden firm to expand

A web design and digital marketing company has received a boost from TV Dragon’s Den star Theo Paphitis. Tom and Claire Gatenby, owners of Wilsden-based Squashed Pixel Ltd, contacted Theo’s weekly tweet Small Business Sunday. The entrepreneur re-tweeted

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Get cooking at classes

The Children’s Cooking School in Shelf will be open for clubs on May 28, May 29 and May 30, with themes of Great British Classics, Triple Chocolate Treat and Perfect Picnic Food. Sessions last for two-and-a-half hours and cost £12 per child. The

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Relatives of Bradford Moor man sought

Any relatives and friends of Bradford Moor man Patrick Leadbetter are being asked to contact the Bereavement Office at Bradford Royal Infirmary. Mr Leadbetter, 73, who died recently at the hospital, also lived in Leeds for a time. The office can

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Cononley man hit and kicked love rival in Cross Hills

A jealous 54-year-old man who ambushed his love rival in a snicket, punching him to the ground and kicking him in the stomach, has been spared an immediate prison sentence. Bradford Crown Court heard that grandad Brian Nelson lost his temper when

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Ilkley Parish Council accounts to view

Ilkley Parish Council’s accounts for the financial year ended March 31 are now available for public inspection. The documents can be viewed on reasonable notice by application to the parish clerk, Alan Draper, at Ilkley Town Hall, Station Road,

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KLM to add extra daily flight to from Leeds-Bradford Airport

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has increased flight frequencies from Leeds-Bradford Airport to international destinations at the start of its summer schedule. The airline has increased its flights by one more daily flight to 26 per week from Leeds to

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Haworth artists urged to go Mad for festival

Artists and craftspeople of Haworth have been urged to come out of their studios and show off their creations to the public as part of a new arts festival. The first Making and Doing Festival (Mad) will take place across towns and villages in the

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Back to work club in Glusburn

A new work club has been launched to help people from South Craven surrounding areas find employment. The first session will take place tomorrow in the Community Room, Valley View, in Glusburn and then every Wednesday between 9.30am to 12.30pm.

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Bradford Bulls to host fashion show to attract women to Odsal

Bradford Bulls director Kate Hardcastle is hosting the Super League club’s first charity fashion show tomorrow to widen its fanbase and introduce rugby league to more women. Designers from New York, London and Yorkshire will be showcased in the

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Stronger growth is shown by Yorkshire firms

Private sector firms in Yorkshire saw their strongest growth in output for 15 months, while Government-backed funding schemes boosted regional house sales in April two new reports show. Businesses taking part in the latest Lloyds TSB Yorkshire

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Elections watchdog to monitor Bradford to help crack down on polling fraud

Plans to restrict postal voting and introduce ballot box identity checks are being floated by an elections watchdog to help crack down on polling fraud. Bradford is one of 15 areas due to be monitored by the Electoral Commission, who said that

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Live blog: Bradford City's League Two play-off final at Wembley

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LS21 Live festival headline act score winning song goal

The band who will headline a new all-day music festival in Otley this month are celebrating scoring their very own FA Cup ‘goal’. Indie rockers Reverend And The Makers, who will top the bill at LS21 Live on Sunday, May 26, have had their Shine

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Serial burglar raided children’s savings

A serial housebreaker who stole a firefighter’s treasured Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and raided cash from children’s bedrooms has been jailed for a total of ten months. Scott Sales, 20, burgled six homes in the East Bowling area of Bradford

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Anniversary of Bradford Grammar School charter is marked

Bradford Grammar School has celebrated the 350th anniversary of being presented its Royal Charter by King Charles II. The Parents’ Association held a spring fair and fun day to celebrate. Headmaster Kevin Riley dressed up as the King, and there

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Funeral of former head teacher who died at 90 to be held tomorrow

The funeral of a Second World War veteran who went on to become the head of schools in Keighley and East Morton will be held tomorrow. Cyril Hood (left) was a teacher before being called up to serve in the war. In 1943 he joined the Combined Operations

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Fairtrade campaigner from Ilkley hands over petition at Downing Street

A Fairtrade campaigner in Ilkley joined forces with more than 75,000 others to stand up for smallholder farmers ahead of World Fair Trade Day, when she helped deliver petitions to Downing Street. Karen Palframan was part of a contingency chosen

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Film made in Bradford for £60 could become feature-length movie

Producers of a short film shot in Bradford for just £60 are looking for backers to expand the movie into a full-length feature. The move follows a range of positive international reviews for the 23-minute version of Gatecrasher, shot mainly in

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Posters campaign helps to curb dog fouling in Oakworth

New warning signs helped cut the amount of dog fouling on a footpath used by schoolchildren in Oakworth, Keighley. A villager displayed the metre-high posters on railings and lampposts along the path near Dockroyd Lane. The posters, which were

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A fresh look at summer scents

Your wardrobe isn’t the only thing that needs updating once the barometer starts to rise. Scent should be appropriate for summer too, meaning that rich, heavy fragrance that complemented your winter faux furs and party frocks is due a holiday.

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Ceremonial duty fulfilled for Parliament opening

More than 1,000 members of the Armed Forces played a role in the State Opening of Parliament last Wednesday, as crowds lined the streets. In total 1,290 forces personnel were on show performing a variety of ceremonial roles – including guards and

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Bradford Royal Infirmary’s baby unit work starts

Parents involved in Bradford Royal Infirmary’s £2 million neonatal unit expansion and refurbishment have cut the first sod marking the start of work. To celebrate the occasion, parents of babies who received care and treatment on the unit and who

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Special outing to Wembley for young Bradfordians

A group of Bradford children will be taken to watch Bradford City’s play-off final at Wembley by a think-tank wanting to capitalise on Bantams’ extraordinary cup and league exploits this season. British Future hosted a seminar called ‘Beyond Wembley

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Why the T&A will press to find out for you

There is a quote often attributed to the great press baron William Randolph Hearst which goes along the lines of: “News is something that somebody doesn’t want you to print. All the rest is just advertising.” That might not really ring true for

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Bierley family is hounded over gas bill error

A Bradford family threatened with court action and bailiffs by British Gas over an unpaid bill has received an apology from the energy giant. The firm admitted it had failed to update its records and had two accounts registered for Mark Merifield

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Keighley man's assault case charges dropped

A man accused of assaulting another man had the charge dropped and the case dismissed when the complainant failed to turn up at court. Stewart Walton, 31, of Percy Street, Woodhouse, Keighley, was due to face trial at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates

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Bradford pupils' water show for EU delegates

About 70 youngsters at two Bradford primary schools have been entertaining European delegates with a breathtaking water spectacular at the city centre’s Mirror Pool. Children at St James Church Primary School in Allerton and Crossley Hall Primary

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A look of sheer delight with see-through trend

On paper, the trend for see-through clothing sounds too showy and scary to even contemplate. Put it into practice, however, and transparency has the potential to become one of this summer’s chicest looks – yes, really! The trick is to remember

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Fundraising offers hope for little Charlie Barrett

When young Hope Gilbert learned of little Charlie Barrett’s cancer diagnosis, she was determined to do something to help. Despite being thousands of miles apart – Charlie and his family left Yeadon for Australia when his father got a job there

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Happy days are relived at museum

They say you know you’re getting old when policemen start to look young. I say you know you’re getting old when the living room you grew up in becomes a period piece at Bradford Industrial Museum. Changes in family life over a century are reflected

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Putting a stop to doorstep scams in the district

Almost everyone will, at some time, have been approached by a scammer. They target people of all ages and genders, in all areas, from inner cities to rural villages, costing people a lot of money and a great deal of distress. National figures

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

25 years ago: Bargain buy horse Spot Check is set to take a budding Bradford rider around the world. The five-year-old horse, bought for £800 is now worth thousands after a series of outstanding displays in three big events. 50 years ago: Brigades

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Trauma that should not be repeated

The injuries reportedly suffered by an 80-year-old man during a stay in Airedale General Hospital will raise alarm bells for all families of elderly and vulnerable people. Brendan Phelan’s family found him with a black eye and a bite on his wrist

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Traffic crime solution?

SIR – I do not currently drive, but travel on the roads of Bradford. The quality is getting worse, due to the bad winter we have had. The potholes are bigger, deeper and there are more of them. I appreciate it is a very expensive process, and I have

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We offer vital support

SIR – Many of your readers will have seen the new adverts for SSAFA. Since the launch of our new name, many people have asked me what SSAFA is and what it does. The vision and drive of one man stands at the heart of the UK’s oldest Armed Forces

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MP speaks for us all

SIR – I read with interest your recent article on my Shipley MP Philip Davies, who appears to have gained something of a reputation for voting against the Tory party in the House of Commons. Like many others in this area, I believe Mr Davies is

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Junction is dangerous

SIR – When is something going to be done about the ‘deadly’ junction at Green Lane/Otley Road? In two years, I have personally witnessed six accidents. You take your life in your hands pulling out there, crossing two lanes of traffic going at 40mph

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Climate debate fears?

SIR – Ron Harding wades in (T&A April 30) on the big ‘global warming’, ‘climate change’– or whatever it’s called this week – discussion, suggesting that myself and colleagues always come to the conclusion that ‘experts’ are wrong. This is,

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Life is so precious

SIR – Our hearts go out to the families of the Valley Parade disaster from here in New York. You said goodbye to your loved ones, who were going out for an afternoon of fun to watch their beloved team, and they never came home. Life is so precious

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Putting feet up is just a lack of respect

SIR – Regarding your item about the assault of a train conductor who had requested a passenger to remove his feet from a seat (T&A, May 10), I would like to point that is a continual problem on the services in this area owing to the seating formation

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Belle Vue Boys School entrepreneurs aiming for high street

An enterprising group of youngsters are hoping to scoop £10,000 in a competition to get people thinking differently about the UK’s high streets and city centres. Six 17-year-old friends at Belle Vue Boys School, in Heaton, Bradford, have entered

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Childline is ready for exam fever

With exam season looming, charity ChildLine are reminding young people that they can speak to someone if they feel the strain. Last year, the charity’s Leeds base, which covers Bradford, received 175 calls from young people stressed out about exams

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Bingley catwalk show set to boost funds for bowel cancer charity

A lunch and fashion show in aid of the charity Bowel Cancer UK is taking place in Bingley. The event – to raise awareness of bowel cancer – has been jointly organised by James Hinchcliffe, who lost his wife Jo to the disease. The event, which

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Woman in hospital after car falls 15ft down embankment

A woman has been hospitalised with serious injuries after the car she was driving veered off a 15ft embankment near Huby. The incident which happened on the A658 road between Harrogate and Pool Bridge involved one vehicle, a silver Seat Altea car

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Community urged to shop Bradford mosque stone flag thieves

Mosque leaders are urging the community to tell police about stone thieves who have targeted their place of worship. The disappearance, between Friday night and Saturday morning, of two Yorkshire stone flags from the boundary wall surrounding Jamia

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Haworth family angry after dad attacked in hospital

The family of a pensioner left with a black eye and a bitten wrist during a hospital stay have vowed to keep him at home in future – blaming the situation on a shortage of staff. Brendan Phelan, 80, was found injured at Airedale General Hospital

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Man found with 8kg of heroin near Bradford jailed

A 21-year-old man has been jailed for five and a half years after he was caught with nearly 8kg of heroin on the A60 at Drighlington. Zak Kennedy was arrested late on March 3 after an operation by West Yorkshire Police. He was sentenced at

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Holme Wood brick attack ‘could have killed husband’

A grandma who is standing up to nuisance quad-bikers on a Bradford estate claims her husband could have been killed after a brick was thrown through her front room window. Elaine Booth said her home in Broadstone Way, Holme Wood, was targeted at

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Pop artist pops up in a pop-up shop!

A conga drum-playing artist who has worked on stage sets for The Rolling Stones and made a 65ft pig for Roger Water’s concert commemorating the demolition of the Berlin Wall is showing his work in Shipley. Paintings by Phil Shepherd, of Haworth

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Suspects held over Buttershaw van break-in

Five men were arrested yesterday morning accused of breaking into a van in Buttershaw. The offence happened on Buttershaw Drive and the men are currently in police custody.

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Meditation workshop in Keighley

A ‘Stillness Within’ meditation workshop will be staged in central Keighley this Saturday. The event will take place in Buddha Land Centre at 1 Lawkholme Crescent, from 10am to 1pm, and admission is £11. To book or for more information contact

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Bradford City stalwart Jack happy to be back

City today unveiled a new kit and a very familiar sponsor for next season. The Bantams have revealed their home shirts for the 2013-14 campaign – which they hope will kick off in League One. And JCT600’s name will be emblazoned across the front

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Wilsden man accused of child sex abuse

A 62-year-old man is on trial at Bradford Crown Court accused of sexually abusing three children in a catalogue of allegations stretching back almost four decades. Frank Jones, of Village Mews, Wilsden, Bradford, is alleged to have raped one girl

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Bradford Bulls must learn from mistakes

Matty Blythe has urged the Bulls to wise up tactically as they bid to get their season back on track at Salford this weekend. Francis Cummins’ men have lost their last three Super League outings and were bundled out of the Tetley’s Challenge Cup

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Court File

The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: Azeem Iqbal, aged 19, of Legrams Avenue, Lidget Green; driving without insurance, £165 fine, £115 costs, banned from driving for 21 days. Ethen Woolner, aged 20, of Downside

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Paedophile let his flat be used by vice girls for sex

A convicted paedophile, who tricked a 13-year-old girl into stripping off on an internet webcam, has admitted allowing prostitutes to use his home for sex. Julian Farrell, 51, appeared at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates’ Court yesterday after

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Saltaire restaurant boss angry at car parking plan

Plans for Bradford Council to ask to buy a car park from a bar and restaurant have been condemned as hypocritical by its owner. The Old Tramshed’s managing director Andy Billingham said the landlord of the Saltaire business was forced to buy a

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Unsung Bradford City heroes rewarded for going beyond call of duty

Gary Jones scooped the major haul of silverware at City’s annual awards night last week. But while there was no dispute that the evergreen skipper deserved the accolades, the prize that probably meant the most went to someone who many would not

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Decision day nears on 630 homes in Bradford, Steeton, Keighley and Bingley

Planners are expected to give the go-ahead for more than 600 homes across five major developments. Officers have recommended that all five applications – including controversial plans on fields at Keighley and Steeton – are approved at a meeting

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Folder scheme to help 300 diabetics in Bradford

Health bosses hope to tackle the growing problem of diabetes – through giving out simple folders. They hope the cost-effective measure will help the increasing number of diabetics in the district to manage their condition, by recording when they

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Bradford couple attacked by masked raiders

A couple were violently attacked by three masked men in a robbery at their Bradford home. The raiders broke into the bungalow on Hindley Walk, Horton Bank Top, shortly after midnight on Sunday. They assaulted the occupants, a 51-year-old man

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Research charity backs £1m T&A Crocus Cancer Appeal

Yorkshire Cancer Research is no stranger to the groundbreaking work of scientists at Bradford University’s Institute of Cancer Therapeutics (ICT). In fact, it has funded much of it. Since 1999, the country’s largest regional medical research

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Bands to play off for Bingley Music Live spot

Eight acts are tuning up to go head-to-head in a battle to share a bill with Primal Scream, The Human League and The Fratellis. More than 130 groups applied for a slot at this year’s Bingley Music Live, with eight finalists now to compete for four