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Teenage muggers jailed for Allerton robbery
Three teenagers have been locked up for plotting a violent robbery in a dark Bradford alleyway. Their 17-year-old victim was seized in a headlock, repeatedly punched and his two phones snatched when he was set upon in a snicket off Westlands Drive
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Hunt for 'fake cash' customer in Clayton Heights
A man who tried to pay with counterfeit money at a newsagents in Bradford is being hunted by police. He went into the shop in Clayton Heights on Thursday, May 9, and tried to pay for goods with a number of forged £20 notes. CCTV showed that
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Friends happy with money well spent by Bradford City boss
Phil Parkinson’s in-depth scouting reports are all part of his meticulous preparations. The City boss likes to leave no stone unturned when doing his homework on the next opponents. So the Friends of Bradford City fund-raising group knew it
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Double haul for athlete Adeniji in Birmingham
Several Bradford athletes won medals at the Aviva Sportshall UK Finals at Birmingham’s LG Arena. Tobi Adeniji was West Yorkshire’s stand-out performer, winning the under-13 boys’ standing triple jump, and helping Joe Dagger, Iyrwah Gooden and Harvey
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Smuggled birds found in luggage at Leeds-Bradford Airport
Attempts to bring live fighting birds through Leeds-Bradford Airport in suitcases were “astonishing”, the Border Force has said. Two separate attempts to smuggle the birds into the UK were discovered at the Yeadon airport. They had been placed
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British record for Master Brown
City of Bradford Swimming Club had two representatives at the Yorkshire Swimming Association’s annual Masters Championships at Scarborough Indoor Pool. Chris Brown outpaced his rivals in the 60-64 years' age group to win four county titles in the
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Ashraf left on sidelines to regain form
Yorkshire first-team coach Jason Gillespie has revealed why Moin Ashraf has been absent from LV= County Championship cricket this season. Out of the eight senior fast bowlers at Gillespie’s disposal, only Ashraf and Iain Wardlaw have not
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Weir's a winner for Quest
Quest Taekwondo’s Rebecca Weir, nine, from Baildon, achieved her first landmark gold medal at the Capital Cup. The Sandal Primary School student has competed in Europe and domestically, winning silver at the Children’s International Championships
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Cononley man, 47, in court over guns-related charges
A 47-year-old man appeared in court yesterday, charged with firearms licence-related offences. Following the man’s arrest in Cononley a search of the area by police led to an Army bomb disposal team being called in on Sunday after what appeared
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Poor East Bierley batting ends cup defence
Careless batting saw holders East Bierley crash out of the Sovereign Health Care Priestley Cup in the second round as they lost by five wickets to Pudsey St Lawrence. The defending champions were dismissed for 161 with eight and a half overs of
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Whetley Lane retain Veterans' Cup
Whetley Lane have retained the FA Umbro Veterans’ Cup after beating Cardiff’s Taffs Well 3-1 at AFC Telford. After a goalless first half, Lane manager Sean Kerry changed formation, and this paid dividends with goals from Nicky Hey (
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Mini motorbike seized by police
A mini motorbike was seized by police in Wibsey, Bradford, after a complaint that it was being illegally ridden on the road. An officer on patrol using the area’s neighbourhood policing team’s motorcycle confiscated the mini moto in Hawes Road
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Roberts named on England women's tour
Bradford’s Georgina Roberts (Darlington Mowden Park) has been selected for the England women’s Nations Cup squad to face Canada, the United States and South Africa in July and August. The Nations Cup squad will be captained by
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Two Leeds Carnegie players in Championship Dream XV
Leeds Carnegie have two players in the RFU Championship Dream XV – winger Dave Doherty and full back Stevie McColl. Former Wasps and Sale speedster Doherty showed that he is still Premiership class with a string of impressive displays, finishing
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Avenue double for Duckworth
It was a double celebration for Michael Duckworth as he scooped the top awards at Bradford Park Avenue’s end-of-season presentation night. Duckworth picked up the Supporters’ Player of the Year accolade and the sought-after award
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Mounted police make drug arrest in Keighley
Mounted police arrested a 22-year-old Keighley man on suspicion of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply. West Yorkshire Police’s horse unit were part of an operation in the Parson Street area, arranged by the town’s Neighbourhood Policing
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Farsley clean sweep for Priestley
Adam Priestley made a clean sweep of the awards at Farsley’s end-of-season presentation evening at the clubhouse at Throstle Nest. The striker has obviously made an impression in his first season with the Evo-Stik Division One North
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Cue masters in town for top tournament
Top-class nine-ball pool returns to Bradford next month. The GB9 Northern Masters will be at the Cedar Court Hotel on June 7-9, and play will start on Friday afternoon between 1pm and 4.30pm, depending on entries. Saturday’s and Sunday’s action
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Brown is Albion Sports' player of the year
Albion Sports had four main awards at their presentation evening at the Three Singhs Restaurant - one of the club’s sponsors. Defender Danny Brown was named Players’ Player of the Year, with forward Danny Facey the runner-up, centre
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Schools pad up for Drax Cup
Thirteen schools from the Hanson Academy School Sports Partnership are competing for a place in the West Yorkshire finals of the Drax Cup under-nines’ competition tomorrow (3pm). The primary schools taking part at the Karmand Community Centre are
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Businesses urged to support school fair
Businesses are invited to support a school’s summer fair by renting a stall. The Friends of Wycliffe is organising the event on Saturday, July 13, from 2pm until 4pm, at the primary school in Saltaire Road, Shipley. As well as stalls, there
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Jobseekers put their talents in the shop window
Jobseekers keen to find work have been showing their skills in a Bradford city centre shop window to entice would-be employers. In an initiative derived from a similar project in Denmark, the Unique Boutique concept involved jobseekers appearing
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Bingley residential care home to close
A care home is to close because its owners say it is not making enough money. Elderhomes Group has announced the closure of its Beckcroft Residential Care Home in Bingley after 20 years. A statement from the firm said the decision was difficult
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Probe into cause of Keighley house fire
Fire investigators are continuing to probe the cause of a blaze that badly damaged this house. The fire broke out at 3.15am on Saturday in the property in Fell Lane, Keighley, that is undergoing renovation. No-one was in the building at the
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Bradford City victory parade announced - UPDATED
City’s promotion heroes will parade their League Two play-off trophy on an open-top bus tour on Wednesday. The Wembley-winning squad will leave Valley Parade at 6.30pm and head down Manningham Lane on the way to City Hall. The exact route is still
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Last-minute guest to talk about plants
Eldwick & Gilstead Horticultural Society had to move fast when its speaker for tomorrow’s meeting had to cancel at short notice. Nigel Harrison, of Askham Bryan College, who was booked to tell the audience ‘What happens behind the scenes at
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Rex Procter & Partners land top property consultant award
Rex Procter & Partners, based at Low Moor, Bradford, won the best property consultant prize at the Variety Club Yorkshire Property Awards. The company, which last year celebrated 75th anniversary, has advised on varied projects throughout the
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Glitz and glamour with Ilkley Fundraising Committee's fashion show
The Ilkley Fundraising Committee staged their seventh annual fashion show for Macmillan Cancer Support recently at the Craiglands Hotel and raised around £7,750 for the charity that evening. Based on a Hollywood theme, more than 200 guests enjoyed
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Help with Cancer Support Airedale and Bradford fundraiser
A charity bag-pack to raise cash for Cancer Support Airedale and Bradford will be held at Asda in Shipley on Sunday. Anyone who would like to volunteer at the event, from 11am to 4pm, should contact the charity’s fundraising team on (01274) 202226
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Blaze breaks out in empty shop in Bradford
Firefighters had to smash a window and cut through metal shutters to get to a fire in the basement of an empty shop in Bradford today. Crews were called to the disused premises on Westgate, close to its junction with Lumb Lane, at 8.50am. A
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Cathedral is looking for new choristers
For Bradford pop star Gareth Gates, it was the springboard to his singing career. He started singing at Bradford Cathedral and now the cathedral is encouraging would-be choristers to find out more at an open event from 4.30pm on Thursday at its
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Manufacturing company PEC's charity dinner raises £1,000 for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal
A Bradford business has donated £1,000 to the Lord Mayor’s Appeal after the civic head picked his own ticket at the firm’s recent charity ball and put the prize of a widescreen TV back into the draw. Lord Mayor Councillor Dale Smith did the honours
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Business in brief
Charity audit Cottingley-based chartered accountants Watson Buckle have been appointed as auditors for Cancer Support Bradford & Airedale, which is celebrating its silver jubilee and supports more than 3,500 people a year. Watson Buckle provide
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Imagination will run wild
Look Back! by Trish Cooke Papilotte Press, £6.99 Poring over the pages, she gazed at the pictures. The bold and colourful illustrations set the scene for the story which engrossed my seven-year-old daughter, Katy. “I like the pictures
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Missing teenage girl found by police
A teenager who went missing in Bradford last Tuesday was found safe and well in Rotherham last night. Erika Millerova, who is Slovakian, was last seen by her family on Leeds Road, Fagley. The 17-year-old, who speaks limited English, was spotted
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Fun day at Idle will raise funds for memorial to Zak
Fundraisers are determined a family fun day will bring in the final £800 needed to get a Bob The Builder headstone for a brave Bradford teenager who fought a mystery condition all his short life. Organisers of the fundraiser at The White Bear pub
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Paul Shane - man who mined laughs
The death of comic actor Paul Shane on Thursday brought to mind the interview he gave to the T&A in 1987 before starting a ten-week stint playing Inspector Wu in Aladdin at the Alhambra. The former apprentice joiner and Rotherham miner revealed
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Boothroyd: We were like rabbits in the headlights
Aidy Boothroyd has no interest in how his hometown club will get on back in League One. Northampton’s Eccleshill-born boss admitted his side were struck down by “stage fright” and felt City fully deserved their promotion. But he insists his backing
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Heritage Healthcare is seeking a franchisee
A expanding care business is seeking franchise holder in Bradford to run one of its new West Yorkshire operations. Heritage Healthcare, a leading provider of home-based care, has unveiled ambitious expansion plans which will offer business and
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Man, 39, badly injured in hit-and-run crash in Bradford
A man suffered a serious head injury in a hit-and-run crash in Bradford early yesterday. The 39-year-old pedestrian was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary, where today he was said to be in a serious but stable condition. Police said the incident
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Weather to blame for landscaping specialist Marshalls' dip in revenue
Adverse working conditions, including the coldest March since 1910, reduced revenues at landscaping specialist Marshalls in the 19 weeks to May 10. Turnover during the period was £103 million – six per cent lower than the £109 million a year earlier
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Imran Kahn’s deputy shot dead
Gunmen on a motorcycle have shot and killed a senior member of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party. Zohra Shahid, 59, was gunned down outside her home in the city of Karachi in southern Sindh province. She was the vice-president of
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St Lucia magic must be seen
There’s no shortage of impressive beaches and stunning scenery in the Caribbean, famous for its warm waters and laid-back way of life. But for spectacular views and awe-inducing landscapes St Lucia has the upper hand. Covered by a thick blanket
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Bargain hunting in the aisles
What a proud mother she must be, I thought, as I read about the so-called ‘Coupon Kid’. Sixteen-year-old Jordan Cox was pictured in a national newspaper alongside his mum Debbie, having knocked almost £100 off her grocery bill by saving money-off
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Landscape is put back on the map
To Natural England's database of landscape character assessments, it is known simply as Area 36. To the partnership trying to raise its profile, it is the forgotten “Cinderella landscape”. The South Pennines straddle the border where Yorkshire
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Monday, May 20, 2013
From the T&A... 25 years ago: After only 12 days on duty at Bradford Nelson Street Stadium, rookie fireman Andy Cater had been called out 64 times. 50 years ago: Reports were still being drawn up by Bradford Fire Brigade on the damage caused
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Fabric maker Hainsworth’s royal role 60 years on
Sixty years after supplying cloth for military uniforms worn at The Queen’s Coronation, a historic West Yorkshire textile firm will once again be ‘on parade’ for royalty. Pudsey-based Hainsworth has been invited to attend the Coronation Festival
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Ben Rhydding driver's trial
A 30-year-old man is to stand trial at Bradford Crown Court accused of risking a woman’s life by driving at a house. Damien Knapton denies damaging property with intent to endanger the life of Joanne Wade on February 8 and smashing windows. He is accused
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Dastardly deeds at York Dungeon
Being burned alive in front of a jeering crowd isn’t my idea of a great day out. But that is exactly what happened to me and... this may sound crazy – it was fun. I’d gone along to York Dungeon, one of the city’s most popular visitor attractions
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MP David Ward issues ‘courier fraud’ warning
Bradford East MP David Ward has urged friends and family of elderly or vulnerable people to make sure they are aware of a possible phone scam affecting thousands of people up and down the country and how to prevent them. Police have warned Ofcom
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A pleasure to serve
SIR – As I near the end of my second consecutive term as chairman of Ilkley Parish Council, I wish to take this opportunity to thank all the groups and organisations in the town for their kind invitations to attend functions or other gatherings over
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Time to say thank you to City heroes
Playing at Wembley just once in any given season is usually seen as a major achievement of which any football club can be justifiably proud. To visit twice in a season is usually a privilege reserved for those clubs at the very pinnacle of the game
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Time to say thank you to City heroes
Playing at Wembley just once in any given season is usually seen as a major achievement of which any football club can be justifiably proud. To visit twice in a season is usually a privilege reserved for those clubs at the very pinnacle of the game
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A refreshing change
SIR – Calling the other day for fuel at the Pool filling station, how refreshing it was to be politely asked by an attendant on the forecourt how much I required and asked to go into the kiosk and pay while he topped it up, a very civilised operation
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A fine heritage idea
SIR – I think it would be a lovely idea to open up Keighley’s hidden street with shop units – ‘New plan to open up hidden street’ (T&A, May 9). The idea to open it up for craftspeople and specialist traders etc is a great idea. I hope it will
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Selfish Nimbyism
SIR – The UKIP candidate has just hit the nail on the head with the final paragraph of his letter (T&A, May 17). The bird strikes and noise issues have been thoroughly discredited. I’m not sure where he’s going with his point about concrete
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Tarantino flair is unchained
Django Unchained (Cert 18, 158 mins, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment) Starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, Samuel L Jackson. **** This blood-soaked western energises a simple tale of redemption with writer-director
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Comments on target
SIR – Jason Smith’s claim that UKIP supports tax cuts for all (Letters, May 16) means that hard-working people get crumbs while the idle rich get the cream. UKIP’s policy also means that there would be less money available to spend on vital services
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Tackling fare dodgers
SIR – An interesting story regarding fare dodging on the Airedale rail line – ‘Saltaire is a hotspot for rail fare dodgers’ (T&A, May 3). You might ask, why interesting? Northern Rail’s solution – to employ three or four people at Bradford
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Insight into religions on faith tour
Our city proudly hosts people of many faiths, but have you ever wondered about our different customs and traditions and not known who to ask? Ever wondered what’s in that local Church, Muslim Mosque, Hindu Temple, or that Sikh Gurdwara? Well
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
From the T&A... 25 years ago: Landlord Brian Crossley, who ran the Crown Hotel in Wyke, volunteered to shave his head for the Yorkshire TV Telethon. 50 years ago: Permission for £600,000 runway extensions of Yeadon Airport, run jointly
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Make your plot weather-proof!
You would have thought that when he moved to a new house in Wicklow, known as the Garden of Ireland, Diarmuid Gavin, the enfant terrible of the gardening fraternity, would have wasted no time hauling in the diggers, landscaping materials, amazing plants
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School-run CCTV car a deterrent
The Telegraph & Argus has featured many stories relating to the problems of parking around schools, and on several occasions we have called for more care and consideration from parents who drive their children to school. Our schools, especially
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Change is needed
SIR – If this is ‘Big Society’ then we need change. I feel quite angry that, in this day and age, our citizens are having to depend on foodbanks in order to eke a living. How can it be right for David Cameron’s lot to (a) give the millionares a
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Domino set to fall
SIR – I note John Hall’s letter in response to my view that in many respects I consider UKIP’s views to be the right ones. He did not mention the opposition to the high-speed rail venture which UKIP are against, and that only days after my letter a
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We are poles apart
SIR – So David Cameron has promised a referendum on Europe if re-elected. I recall Tony Blair promising the same, but reneged once elected. Should Mr Cameron keep this promise (the proverbial carrot) it is political subterfuge as it does not necessarily
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UKIP and election
SIR – I would just like the opportunity to clarify the situation with regard to UKIP candidates standing at the next General Election. Contrary to various articles, there are no current plans for UKIP to stand aside for Tory candidates at the next
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Praise for the T&A’s vital role
SIR – We wanted to write to you, in Local Newspaper Week, and put on record our support for the vital work that the Telegraph & Argus does in the Bradford area. The role played by local newspapers in the life of an area is vital and cannot
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Bradford police in search for missing girl, 17
Police in Bradford are trying to trace a 17-year-old, Erica Millerova, who was been missing since last Tuesday evening. Erica, who is Slovakian, was last seen by her family in Leeds Road, Fagley. Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned
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Benefits advice
Benefits advice session runs from 10am until 4pm at Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, tomorrow. Appointments are necessary. Call (01924) 326227 to book.
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'Eye examination saved my sight'
A routine eye examination has saved the sight of a Bradford woman after a huge tear at the back of her eye was spotted. Vanessa Moore, 42, of Undercliffe, had been experiencing difficulty with her sight after ‘floaters’ appeared in her eyes and
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It’s up, up and hooray for a club united in tragedy and now triumph
Phil Parkinson felt it as the fans cheered from the rafters at the awards night in Valley Parade. He sensed it just as strongly while standing in quiet contemplation behind City Hall at the memorial service for the 56 who perished in the fire.
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Lord Mayor Coun Dale Smith opens Thorite's new training centre
A new training suite has been opened by Bradford pneumatics specialist Thorite at its Laisterdyke base. The state-of-the-art centre will be used by Thorite staff from head office and its depots around the country, along with customers who are provided
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Buggymovers keep fit class for mums at Cleckheaton
New mums can socialise while keeping fit in the Buggymovers class. The free event takes place from 10.30am to 11.30am at Cleckheaton Library and Information centre in Whitcliffe Road. For more details on the event, which coincides with a programme
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Rumours quashed over Sainsbury's rates bill for building in Bingley
Rumours that a supermarket is paying reduced rates on a large empty town centre building have been quashed. Members of Bingley Chamber of Trade and Commerce were concerned after they were told Sainsbury’s was getting a reduction on its business
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Parkinson the driving force guiding Bradford City away from abyss
As the final whistle sounded to confirm the end of City’s six years in the wilderness, Phil Parkinson clenched both his fists and saluted 25,000 ecstatic supporters. Immediately afterwards he turned on a sixpence, put on a stern face and shook
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Keighley car dealership 'to stay in area'
A Keighley car dealership has assured customers it plans to remain in the area, despite a proposal to turn their current site into an Islamic education centre. Reg Thompson, on Bridge Street, say although they may move to another site, customers
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Endometriosis support group founder to raise funds
Michelle Middleton will be stepping out with her family next month for a cause close to her heart. Michelle, from Keighley, will be strolling around Fewston Reservoir in the Washburn Valley on June 15 to raise more than £300 for the support group
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Bradford's One in a Million charity receives £2,500 at Aviva Broker Community Fund awards
Bradford charity One in a Million was awarded £2,500 at the national Aviva Broker Community Fund awards. The charity, co-founded by former Bradford City player Wayne Jacobs to improve the lives of children through sports, arts and enterprise, was
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Steeton Male Voice Choir to stage concert at Embsay
Steeton Male Voice Choir will perform at Embsay, near Skipton, on Saturday at 7.30pm. The concert will be in the village hall and will raise money for Embsay Community Library. Tickets cost £8. Call (01274) 598221.
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Bradford Bulls apply for late licence for Odsal Stadium
Bradford Bulls have applied for a late licence to cover the whole of Odsal Stadium, as it seeks to host more pop concerts. The stadium could also put on shows by comedians and hypnotists, boxing matches or open a temporary cinema if permission
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Youngsters warned by police team
Six juveniles, aged between 11 and 17, have been given police warnings for unruly behaviour in the Heaton and Chellow Grange areas of Bradford. Complaints against them include abusive behaviour at the library, jumping in front of moving vehicles
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Bradford City hot-shot Wells could be sold to highest bidder
Nahki Wells savoured City’s Wembley glory as the promotion winners brace themselves for a summer of speculation about his future. Huddersfield, Burnley and Bournemouth are all closely monitoring the Bermuda international, who capped off a memorable
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Bradford Bulls loan recruit has parent club in his sights
Jacob Fairbank is hoping to cut Huddersfield down to size when he crosses swords with his parent club at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The on-loan forward made his Bulls debut in Friday’s win at Salford and is now looking forward to facing the
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Bradford MP David Ward supports Carers Week
Bradford MP David Ward has joined up with actress Lynda Bellingham to recognise the contribution carers in the city make on a daily basis. Mr Ward has pledged his support to carers across Bradford as part of Carers Week which starts on June 10.
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Ewan is 20,000th visitor at Positive Lifestyle Centre Learning Zone
A Bradford-based charity is celebrating its 20,000th child attending its Learning Zone. The Positive Lifestyle Centre, based at Bradford City Football Club, is in its seventh year and runs sessions for young people covering subjects such as drug
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Bradford City giant awoken to star in The One Show
City 3, Northampton Town 0 Make room Molineux; bring on Bramall Lane – and don’t bother waiting up Dagenham. Phil Parkinson’s Bantams bandwagon can plan next season’s route around the highways and byways of League One. After enduring six
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Celebration of Bollywood at Bradford gallery
Bradford 1 Gallery is celebrating 100 years of Bollywood with an exhibition of historic film posters. Called Bollywood, Bradford and Beyond, the display at the Centenary Square gallery features the work of photographer Tim Smith and reflects on
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Off-road biker killed in crash with car near Tyersal
An off-road motorcycle rider has been killed in a crash with a car in a country lane in Bradford. Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to Tyersal Lane, near Holme Wood, at 6.50pm on Saturday. On arrival they found the motorcyclist had
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Bradford's catwalk stars of the future chosen
A new crop of “stars of the future” were chosen yesterday in the final stage of Bradford’s 2013 Modelsearch competition. More than 100 budding catwalk stars strutted their stuff in front of five judges at the city’s Kirkgate Shopping Centre, watched
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Award for project on kidney disease in Bradford
An innovative project helping hundreds of previously undiagnosed people manage the early stages of chronic kidney disease, has scooped a national award for the city and district’s new clinical commissioning groups. Bradford City, Airedale, Wharfedale
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Lecture to focus on cancer research success
Two leading cancer scientists will speak about how the Telegraph & Argus Bradford Crocus Cancer Appeal could spark a major breakthrough in developing new cancer treatments at a lecture next month. Professor Laurence Patterson, director of Bradford
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Anti-freeze kills Eldwick family's pet cats
Anti-freeze was used to cruelly poison two cats belonging to a family in Eldwick, according to their distraught owner. Teacher and mum-of-two Emma Murby told how young pets Benji and Poppy dragged themselves home only to die in agony hours later
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Bradford Licensing Panel to debate future of Club Cs nightclub
A Bradford city centre nightclub could be shut down permanently after a string of violent incidents, including two stabbings. Police say Club C’s could attract revenge attacks – even a killing – if it remains open. The club, in Sackville Street
