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Toddler trapped in his house
A two-year-old boy locked himself in his house when his mum took some rubbish out to the bin. The youngster managed to shut the door and turn the key at the property on Ackworth Street, West Bowling, today. Fire crews from Odsal station were
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Bradford racer Brook needs cash to fuel title bid
Bradford’s David Brook admits that motorcycling is a drug – but he needs a financial injection to feed his habit. Despite having to scrape funds together, the 27-year-old from Clayton Heights is in second place after three rounds of the Motodex
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Old Keighley pupils sought for reunion
An 11th annual reunion is being staged for former pupils of the old Keighley Boys’ Grammar School. Anyone who attended the school before its move to Oakbank in the 1960s is invited to attend the September 6 event, at Keighley Rugby Union Football
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Speeding tickets issued to drivers
Police issued four tickets and three warnings to speeding drivers yesterday. Officers with a speed gun from the Aireborough and Wharfedale Neighbourhood Policing Team were in Hawksworth Lane and Netherfield Road, Guiseley, yesterday morning.
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£65m funding gap will impact on Bradford Council services, says leader
The range and quality of Council services will inevitably suffer because of budget cuts, Bradford Council’s leader has warned. Councillor David Green said the authority faced a funding gap of £65 million over two years. He said: “Inevitably
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Bradford Dudley Hill inflict first defeat on leaders
Dudley Hill produced their best performance of the season to beat National Conference Division One leaders Wigan St Judes 34-10 at Parry Lane. Hill had hooker Nathan Kitson doing a superb job filling in at full back, with Adam Jefferson making
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‘I’ll drop myself if needed’ says Yorkshire captain Gale
Captain Andrew Gale says he would have no qualms about dropping himself from Yorkshire’s LV= County Championship team if necessary. Gale has endured a frustrating season and a half in first-class cricket since midway through 2011, with injury and
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Burley benefit as rain restricts play
The clubs who managed to beat the rain and get their Aire-Wharfe League games on might have envied the other half who had the chance to put their feet up in the clubhouse and watch the Bantams’ victory at Wembley. But by the end of the season,
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New Keighley mayor's pledge over daughter
Keighley’s new mayor will raise cash for a cause particularly close to her heart during her term of office. Councillor Sally Walker’s daughter, Claire McKeown, was killed by a drink-driver in 2011. Councillor Walker said Claire had been an organ
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Clayton have no answer to Hemingway
Clayton, who are propping up the Foster's Halifax League Premier Division, were on the wrong end of an 84-run defeat against First Division promotion chasers Northowram Hedge Top in the first round of the Parish Cup. Hedge Top cashed in on
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Car dealership bought in £31m deal
A historic Bradford motor dealership has been snapped up by an expanding North East-based motors group as part of a £31 million deal. Gateshead-based Vertu plc, which trades under the Bristol Street Motors brand, has swooped for the Albert Farnell
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Health and safety ruin Airedale Athletics' weekend
The highs and lows of team sport were evident at the two-day Calderdale Way Relay. On Sunday evening, Airedale Athletics captain Will Kerr was ecstatic with a record team time and highest ever placing in what is billed as the UK's largest club-led
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Shelf win Evening League thriller
Four Bradford & District Evening League games survived the weather. In Division One, overseas star Jeremy Smith continued his impressive form as he composed a stylish half century in Shelf’s 146-1. Imran Bhatti (39no) ably supported
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Clayton Village Hall open day success
An open day held to recruit volunteers to help save Clayton Village Hall from closure was a success, according to organisers. The village hall owned by all Clayton residents was only run by a group of five volunteers and trustees but now they have
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Sign up for league football
The Leeds Red Triangle Invitation League, who play open-age football on Saturdays, are seeking new teams for the 2013-14 season. They have already received eight enquiries and there is also the possibility of an under-20 league. Further information
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German students visit district
Students at Southfield Grange School are hosting a delegation of 25 visitors from Bradford’s twin town of Hamm in Germany who are coming to take part in disability sports events in the district. The events have been organised by the charity Bradford
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Day stars to make night for Long Lee
Long Lee have won the sole remaining Mewies Solicitors Craven League Wynn Cup first-round match. They restricted hosts Pendle Forest to 102-8, Alex Summerscales (36) and Ryan Harris (26) were the top scorers. Shabaz Ahmed bagged 5-26 in ten
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Thackley inspired by Jamal bowling spell
Nasser Jamal started and finished the downfall of Woodhouse with a stunning spell of bowling as Thackley eased into the second round of the Waddilove Cup. Jamal parted the visitors’ opening pair before a run had been scored and completed a 5.4-
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Keighley pupils in pilgrimage to Lourdes
Pupils from St Bedes, in Bradford, will have the chance to work alongside the leader of the Catholic Church in the UK. Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor will join the pilgrims of the Society of Our Lady of Lourdes for their annual pilgrimage, which
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Tyersal pair fined after drugs found
Two men have been fined £80 after drugs were found at a house in Dudley Street, Tyersal. Police carried out a drugs warrant on Sunday when two men were found in possession of cannabis and were arrested. Both admitted the offence during interview
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Route for Bradford City Wembley heroes victory parade is revealed
The route for tomorrow night's Bradford City homecoming parade celebrating the club’s promotion to League One has been announced. Phil Parkinson’s Wembley winners will leave Valley Parade at 6.30pm, before travelling in a procession of three buses
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Run at a Canter
Entries are still open for the popular Apperley Bridge Canter, organised by Horsforth Harriers. This year’s race takes place on Thursday (7.30pm) from its established base at Woodhouse Grove School in Apperley Bridge. The approximately 10K,
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West Riding Youth League dissolved
The West Riding Youth League is to fold. A special general meeting will be held at which the league’s money will be distributed to all member clubs. However, complicated issues regarding the Yorkshire Combination Youth League mean that any
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New Lord Mayor takes office at City Hall meeting today
Bradford has a new first citizen after a ceremonial meeting at City Hall today. Keighley Central Councillor Khadim Hussain (Lab) has become the new Lord Mayor, taking over the reins from Councillor Dale Smith. His charity for the year is Bradford
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Steeton hospital worker Katherine Parker's climb for Red Cross
Hospital worker Katherine Parker aims to conquer Mount Snowdon to raise money for the British Red Cross. She will tackle the 3,560-ft Welsh peak, Britain’s highest outside Scotland, on July 6. Katherine, 25, an acute admissions clerk at Airedale
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Shipley school Friends organise summer 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 will be
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Zulu dance troupe put on show at Bradford arts centre
A Zulu dance group from Africa are appearing in Bradford with help from a man who was locked up in Zambia for a murder he did not commit five years ago. Frenchman Jacques Lapergue, who lives in Bierley, was incarcerated in a police cell for more
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Sign up for tennis camp
Tennis camp Salts Tennis Club runs its Spring Tennis Camp from Tuesday, May 28, to Friday, May 31. Morning, afternoon or all-day sessions are available. Contact Richard Senior on 07855 764777, or go to saltstennisclub.co.uk and click the tab marked
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Bradford Bulls player backs Heart Research UK three peaks walk
Bradford Bulls rugby league star Adrian Purtell is calling on fans to support Heart Research UK by completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge in June. The Bradford Bulls centre is playing again after suffering a heart attack after a game almost
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Pool-in-Wharfedale residents invited to housing plans meeting
Councillors will discuss future housing plans with residents at a meeting at Pool-in-Wharfedale Village Hall at 7pm on Wednesday, June 5. Councillors Barry Anderson, Clive Fox and Les Carter (all Con, Adel & Wharfedale) will discuss the future
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Historic Silsden pub re-opened by family
An historic pub which was on the verge of being lost forever has re-opened. The Red Lion in Silsden closed during the winter and was advertised for sale with possible alternative uses. But now a family from Elland has stepped in to “rescue”
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Silsden pupils help fight against dog fouling
Children at Aireview Infants School in Silsden are being enlisted to help tackle dog fouling in the town. Councillors Adrian Naylor (Ind) and Christopher Atkinson invited pupils to design warning posters aimed at dog walkers. Coun Atkinson
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Supermarket's charity event day
A supermarket is holding a day of events to raise money to support a small charity. Asda in Shipley will be raising money for The Down Syndrome Training & Support Service Ltd, based in Bingley, which supported a member of the store’s staff. On
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Allotments back in Ilkley councillors' control
Allotments in Ilkley will officially be back in the hands of the town’s councillors soon, almost 40 years after they were taken over by Bradford Council. Ilkley Parish Council allotments project officer Councillor Andrew Walbank says Bradford Council
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The spice is right for Shelf charity cash
A new children’s cooking school will host a curry event to raise funds for charity. Edible Education, in Shelf, has invited Prett Tejura of West Yorkshire-based Curry Cuisine to run a cookery demonstration and tasting session to showcase the simplicity
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My mortgage crusade was right all along, says Bradford lawyer
A Bradford law firm chief whose crusade to warn about the dangers of interest-only mortgages was scuppered by the authorities says his claims about mis-selling of loans have proved correct. John Wilson, managing director of Wilsons Solicitors,
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How you can help us hit our Crocus Cancer Appeal target
So far we’ve had a 15,000ft parachute jumper, a dress-down day at a supermarket giant, charity dinners and generous donations from major Yorkshire societies. But we want to hear from all of you who are helping to smash our £1 million target in
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Men forced to sell assets gained from crimes
Two men serving long jail sentences for their roles in a multi-million pound Bradford-based drugs plot have been forced to sell their homes and other assets after together reaping more than £340,000 from their crimes, a court heard yesterday. Shanawaz
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Bradford projects celebrate £400,000 Big Lottery Fund windfall
Two volunteer projects in Bradford have told of their joy at receiving a cash boost of more than £400,000 between them from the Big Lottery Fund. Thorpe Edge Community Project and Sharing Voices were today announced as two of 13 schemes across
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Talent show fundraiser for Manorlands
Pupils took on the roles of presenters, performers and judges at the lively final of Oakbank’s Got Talent 2013. The event raised £380 for Manorlands hospice through ticket sales. The occasion featured singers, musicians, beat-boxers and dancers
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Police make further appeal over hit-and-run crash in Bradford
Detectives investigating a hit-and-run crash in Bradford which left a male pedestrian badly injured today released the registration of a car they are keen to trace. The plate, YT55 NPN, was believed to have been attached to a black Nissan Navara
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Rhymes help with Bradford pre-school learning
A rhymetime book challenge has been boosting pre-school learning across the Bradford district. Around 160 families took part in the event at Bradford Council’s libraries challenging families to learn ten rhymes in four-weeks. The idea of the
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'Why my new career is sew perfect'
When Christine Asher’s husband bought her a sewing machine, little did she know that it would lead to a new life. She had no idea that the gift – bought to cheer her up during a period of illness – would result in her opening her own business,
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A sad end for pet
SIR – On the morning of Wednesday, May 8, while walking my friend’s dog on Whetley Lane, I found a white, female cat at the side of the road. Thinking it was dead I leant over beside it. It had been run over and left there with an horrific eye
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Unrealistic ambition
SIR – After a long absence, the Labour party has at last made a policy statement to the effect that they would like to achieve ‘full employment’, an ambition which I am sure is shared by every other party, large or small, but is in fact totally unrealistic
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Who pays for events?
SIR – Can anyone tell me what it cost to police the recent parade in honour of the prophet Mohammed’s birthday and the Sikh procession a few weeks before? And who paid? I don’t begrudge these faiths their peaceful processions, but, in view of claims
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Tennis club worries
SIR – I write, as a member of Ilkley Tennis Club, to express my deep concerns about the club’s latest multi-million-pound expansion scheme currently being put before council planners. My concerns are the financial and environmental impacts, which
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Investigations, please
SIR – In the article “Vital role played by local press” (T&A, May 15) editor Perry Austin-Clarke stated that “we do believe our readers know and appreciate the work of the T&A, and recognise our support of the Bradford district.” While
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Preserve pub for all to see in museum
SIR – It was with great interest I read the article and pictures about the refurbished back-to-back houses at the Industrial Museum. It is with great anticipation I look forward to seeing them. This brings to mind the dilemma of the sadly neglected
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Action taken against motoring offences
Police officers stopped 20 vehicles to check their road worthiness and documents today. Officers from the Tong, Wyke and Holme Wood and Brighouse Neighbourhood Policing Teams worked with the Vehicle Operating Standards Agency and the Environments
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Crossing is needed
SIR – Re Mr Watson’s letter (Money poorly spent? T&A Letters, May 17), to criticise new pedestrian lights on Valley Road due to Green Lane/Otley Road Baildon junction not as yet having traffic lights shows a typical dog in the manger attitude on
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Solution to parking war is so simple
What is it with parents who think they have a divine right to treat the roads as if they own them? I’ve lost count of the times I’ve seen a badly driven car brandishing a “Child on Board” sticker (odd how there are lots of “Little Princesses” or
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Child porn man warned he faces long jail sentence
A Bradford man is behind bars awaiting a long jail sentence for sexual abuse of boys, while two other defendants have admitted linked offences of child pornography. David Smith, 30, of Stott Terrace, Eccleshill, was warned by a judge today to expect
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Let’s make music says Emmerdale star
Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden, who plays David Metcalfe, will officially unveil a new partnership aiming to get more children playing music. Bradford Music Education Hub will bring together a host of organisations to boost music lessons for
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Actors in Bradford sought for new film
Budding actors are being sought for a new film. Impact Films is a Yorkshire video and film production company and, while corporate filming is a main business, it is making its first entertainment short film. Executive producer Simon Gamble
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Man accused of failing to surrender to bail in Bradford four years ago
A man has appeared in court charged with failing to surrender to bail in Bradford four years ago. Jun Li, 27, is also charged with conspiracy to produce cannabis between April 2, 2008 and June 29, 2009. Li, of Colenso Grove, Holbeck, Leeds,
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Keighley cat charity makes space for unexpected arrivals
Boxes and bin-loads of cats and kittens greeted staff at a cat welfare charity, who arrived to find the animals dumped on their doorstep. The staff at Yorkshire Cat Rescue found the three adult cats and ten kittens outside their base in Cross Roads
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Keighley rubbish fire
Firefighters were called out to deal with burning rubbish at the back of the former Gardeners Arms pub in Hanover Street, Keighley, at 10.30pm on Sunday. Someone had stacked a mattress and other items against the rear entrance to the building and
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Help Odsal community centre win a big spring clean
A Bradford community centre needs people’s votes to get a big spring clean from a well-known cleaning brand. Sedbergh Youth and Community Centre in Huddersfield Road, Odsal, is up against two venues in Leeds in Vileda’s Big UK Clean-Up campaign
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Graft and craft is making us a global firm, says Heaton company
A business started by two Bradford College art and design graduates is celebrating its 25th anniversary and now sells its wares worldwide. Pink Pineapple, based in a converted Victorian school in Heaton, supplies greetings cards, T-shirts and craft
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Keighley library pioneer dies at 78
Keighley’s first children’s librarian has died aged 78. Jean Simpson took up the post when it was created in 1959 and two years later was instrumental in developing a purpose-built extension to Keighley children’s library. Evening story sessions
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Little Horton man jailed for drug dealing
Cannabis dealers who continue to sell the drug on Bradford’s streets after they have been caught and bailed will be locked up, a judge has warned. Ali Hussain, 24, of Tivoli Place, Little Horton, Bradford, was jailed for nine months yesterday for
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
From the T&A... 25 years ago: Churchgoers from Muff Field Wesleyan Chapel were to go on patrol outside a Bradford chapel during services to stop people from damaging their cars, following reports of vandalism. 50 years ago: A long fight
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Driving up standards in our schools
Bradford Council always had a lot to prove when it took over the running of the district’s education provision two years ago. Back in 2001 the state of education in Bradford was so dire that the Government made the unusual move to remove it from
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‘Home dialysis treatment gave me a new life’
To kidney disease patients spending long hours on dialysis, a hospital is like their second home. But a new programme in Bradford will see many patients swapping sitting at machines in a hospital ward for the comfort of their living rooms.
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Bradford parties put dementia in spotlight
Tea parties are being held to mark the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Aware-ness Week, which runs until Saturday. Bradford Teaching Hosp-itals is holding the celebrations at its three dementia-friendly wards for patients, staff and carers.
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Otley town mayor praises her predecessor
Otley’s new town mayor paid tribute to her predecessor’s “extraordinary” hard work as she took over the role. Councillor Pam Gill (Lab, Manor) was handed the chains of office by Councillor Mary Vickers (Lib Dem, Prince Henry) at the Town Council
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Otley's Falcon Sports and Social Club charity event
Otley's Falcon Sports and Social Club will hold a charity music night in June. The even takes place at the Westgate venue on Wednesday, June 19, and will raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The club would appreciate
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Bradford Council seeks judicial review over Government's axing of £300m waste contract
Bradford Council has lodged papers in the High Court calling for a judicial review of the Government’s 11th hour decision to pull the plug on a £300 million waste treatment scheme. The Council had teamed up with Calderdale Council for the 25-year
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Chaplain volunteer call goes out from Bradford hospitals
Hospitals are appealing for people to join its chaplaincy service and help deliver ‘spiritual healthcare’ to patients. Volunteers from all religious backgrounds are being sought to help at Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke’s Hospital, run by
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Braithwaite Village road to be resurfaced just weeks after repair work
Contractors were this week due to repair a Keighley road that broke up only weeks after being resurfaced. Residents claim weeds began growing through the surface at Braithwaite Village, near Laycock, soon after it was laid. Cracks also appeared
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Missing teenager found safe and well
A teenager who went missing in Bradford last Tuesday has been found safe and well in Rotherham. Erika Millerova, who is Slovakian, was last seen by her family on Leeds Road, Fagley. The 17-year-old, who speaks limited English, was found in the South
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Coffee with Lord Mayor is mystery auction prize
The Lord Mayor of Bradford enjoyed a cuppa in aid of his appeal. Councillor Dale Smith and the Lady Mayoress, Margaret Smith, joined Councillor Jackie Whiteley and guests for morning coffee in the Lord Mayor’s Chambers at City Hall. The visit was
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Firm unveils plans for Keighley 'solar parks'
Early plans have been unveiled for two “solar parks” on the outskirts of Keighley, but the applicants have been told they will have to prove they won’t spoil the countryside. Green Switch Solutions is in the initial stages of creating two parks
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Pedestrian injured in Wyke road accident
A man was in hospital last night after he suffered a serious head injury in a hit-and-run crash in Bradford on Sunday. The 39-year-old pedestrian was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary, where he is said to be in a serious but stable condition.
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Families can have wild time at Saltaire and Ilkley events
Families are urged to get on their bike or get wet and wild during the bank holiday weekend. On Saturday the Saltaire go:cycling event encourages people to get back on their bikes. Activities, from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, include mini-biking and go:ride
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Heavy horses hard at work in Cottingley
Old-fashioned pulling-power was on show above Cottingley, Bingley, as heavy horses Nathan and Murphy harrowed fields for the summer. The eco-friendly logging skills of Nathan, a Shire horse and Murphy, a Shire/Clydesdale cross were used by countryman
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Revamp cuts cost of Keighley Festival
This year’s Keighley Festival will concentrate several activities at single venues during its headline events to cut costs. The ‘Festival goes to...’ theme will act as a blueprint for future years when organisers must make the best use of reduced
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Yorkshire Tour de France garden unveiled at Chelsea Flower Show
A garden which shows the route of next year’s Tour De France through towns and villages in the Bradford district was unveiled at the Chelsea Flower Show yesterday Tourism agency Welcome to Yorkshire is using the opportunity to show off the landscape
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Man in court after Cottingley firearms incident
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 on Sunday after what appeared to
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Police plea after shooting threat
A would-be robber threatened to shoot a man who was at a bus stop with two young children in a buggy. The man then kicked the pushchair, which had an eight-week-old baby and two-year-old boy in it. Police are now appealing for information about
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Air your views on social care changes
A local campaign group is calling on people to have their say on proposed changes to adult social care services. Keighley and Bradford Pensioners Association wants people to attend the Fair Access to Care Services consultation on June 4. The event
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Bradford cafe evacuated after fire in basement of empty shop
Firefighters had to smash a window and cut through shutters to get to a fire in the basement of an empty shop in Bradford. Crews were called to the disused premises on Westgate, close to its junction with Lumb Lane, at 8.50am yesterday. A spokesman
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135 homes plan on Keighley greenfield site get go-ahead
Controversial plans to build on fields at Keighley were given the green light yesterday. But a developer was told to go back to the drawing board with plans to build homes next to the Bradford Bulls ground at Odsal. A scheme to build up to
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"Managed motorway" section opens on M62
The first section of the new ‘managed motorway’ on part of the M62 opened yesterday. The 2.7-mile section, between junction 27 at Gildersome and junction 28 at Tingley, is controlled by signs and in busy periods will see drivers able to use the hard
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Haworth 1940s weekend 'Nazi uniform' claims rubbished
One of the organisers of Haworth 1940s Weekend has rubbished claims the event was marred by people attending in ‘Nazi uniforms’. Haworth resident Peter Hill said the reports amounted to “pure hysterical claptrap”. At least six men wearing a
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Sue Belcher Community Centre, Bracken Bank, gets a revamp
The Sue Belcher Community Centre in Bracken Bank, Keighley, has reopened following a refurbishment. Management committee members Allan and Angela Glew painted the interior of the building and the office has been expanded to make room for workers
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Bradford City manager Parkinson 'to sign deal tomorrow'
Mark Lawn expects Phil Parkinson to finally put pen to paper when their contract talks resume tomorrow. The City boss will meet the board again before his promoted side embark on an open-top bus parade to show off the League Two play-off trophy
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Arson suspected in blaze at supermarket
Crates of cardboard stored for recycling were set alight at a supermarket. Cleckheaton firefighters were called to loading bays at Tesco in Northgate at 10pm last night. Watch Commander Dan Gledhill said they were there for about 45 minutes after
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Olbison aims to prove his worth to Bradford Bulls
Tom Olbison has vowed to force his way back into Francis Cummins’ starting line-up after being dropped for the Bulls’ past two games. The highly-regarded second-rower did not play any part in the Tetley’s Challenge Cup defeat at London Broncos
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Titus Salt School film screening at Baildon Annual Parish Meeting
Baildon Annual Parish Meeting will begin with a screening of The Young Musicians of CuxAire, a short animation produced by students at Titus Salt School and Amandus-Abendroth-Gymnasium in Cuxhaven, Germany, as part of a recent exchange programme.
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Pillowcase appeal after jewels taken in Norwood Green raid
Anyone who saw a burglar fleeing with jewellery hidden in a floral pillowcase is asked to contact police. The burglar stole watches and rings worth £3,000 to £4,000 from a house in Spring Gardens, Norwood Green, near Wyke, Bradford. Contact Detective
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Appeal for witness to fatal crash on Bradford country lane
Detectives yesterday appealed for witnesses to a crash on a country lane in Bradford that killed a 42-year-old motorcyclist. The man, who has not yet been named, was riding a Honda motocross bike, which was in collision with a Peugeot 307 car,
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Knife-wielding robbers steal £400 in shop raid at Shipley
Knife-wielding robbers stole £400 in an evening raid at a shop in Shipley, police revealed yesterday. The two men, who had tights pulled over their faces, walked into the store in Wrose Road at about 9.50pm on Saturday. One of the duo produced
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Court File
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: Wayne Grantham, aged 43, of Great Horton Road, Great Horton; theft, failure to surrender to custody, 12 months’ conditional discharge, £100 costs. Jonathan Mark Green, aged
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Police called to Bradford incident
A police van and three marked cars were called to a commotion in Tyrell Square, Bradford, shortly after 2.30pm yesterday. Police handcuffed and took away one woman, believed to be in drink, in front of gathering onlookers. A witness said the woman
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Lawn thanks Evans for writing off Bradford City promotion hopes
Mark Lawn has offered a cheeky thank you to Rotherham boss Steve Evans for writing off City’s promotion chances. Evans predicted that the Bantams would miss out on the play-offs altogether after his Millers won at Valley Parade last month.
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McLaughlin thrilled Bradford City can wave goodbye to League Two
He had arguably the quietest Wembley of any City player but the ultimate result probably meant more to Jon McLaughlin than any of his team-mates. The unassuming goalkeeper was not complaining that the bulk of Saturday’s play-off final was played
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Holme Wood couple's joy as stolen laptop containing pictures of dead son is returned
A couple have spoke of their relief and joy after their laptop containing thousands of photos of their late son, which was stolen, was returned to them. Graham and Nancy Wood feared they had forever lost the images of their son Gary, 31, who died
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Solicitor’s legal aid cuts warning
A top Bradford solicitor has warned that city law firms will go out of business and members of the public will not get justice if the Government pushes through controversial legal aid proposals. The Ministry of Justice has published a consultation
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Eccleshill dad praises nurses and doctors who saved his son's life
A grateful Bradford dad has sung the praises of the NHS for saving his baby boy’s life, bringing the tot back from the brink of death. Talha Al Affan Choudhury was born a hefty 13lbs after an emergency section at Bradford Royal Infirmary earlier
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Status hopes for controversial Buck Lane site
A bid is being made to register fields earmarked for a controversial business development at Buck Lane, Baildon, as an “Asset of Community Value” – thereby giving people the chance to buy them. Baildon Parish Council is applying under the recent
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Tens of thousands expected for Bradford City open-top bus tour
Tens of thousands of Bradford City fans are expected to “rock” the city centre tomorrow as they honour their promotion-winning Bantams heroes in a homecoming parade. The club revealed there would be an open-top bus tour through the city to celebrate
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Wyke robber is jailed for raids on Bradford shops
A robber who used imitation guns to terrorise and steal from vulnerable women victims has been jailed for more than seven years. A blind woman and a pensioner were among shop customers confronted by Richard Fearn, 33. Bradford Crown Court heard
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Keighley family facing slavery charges over Manningham business
A family has been accused of using fellow Czech citizens as slave labour in Bradford and Keighley. Kristian Holub, 45, his wife Ruzena Holubova, 49, and their son, Kristian Putnoki, 20, are alleged to have forced three men to work at a car wash
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New figures show improvement in number of Bradford pupils at good schools
Schools are continuing to become more successful since Bradford Council regained control of the Education Service with four out of five primary pupils going to schools rated good or better by Ofsted, it has been revealed. Councillor Ralph Berry
