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Bradford throws a party fit for its conquering heroes
Bradford threw a rip-roaring promotion party last night as the city turned claret and amber for its footballing heroes. Thousands of Bradford City supporters packed into Centenary Square and City Park, with thousands more lining the streets, as
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Plans approved
Planning permission has been granted for a new retail unit to be built in Queensbury. The plans, put forward by Nasar Ahmed, relate to the construction of a retail unit at 50 Brighouse Road. A Council planning officer’s report said: “The proposal extension
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Wagon blaze
A wagon caught fire just around the corner from Bradford Central Fire Station in the depot of United Foods, Mulgrave Street, last night. It was quickly extinguished and the incident is being investigated by police.
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Heart-attack Bulls star goes back to hospital to thank cardiologist
Bradford Bulls heart attack victim Adrian Purtell said “he would be forever in debt” to the cardiologist who treated him after being reunited with him yesterday one year on from his collapse. The 28-year-old Australian Bulls centre marked the first
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Incredible scenes at City Park as thousands turn out for Bantams victory parade
Bradford City supporters did their club proud as they turned out in their thousands to honour their heroes tonight. Masses of Bantams packed into City Park and Centenary Square to roar their appreciation for Phil Parkinson and his Wembley wonders, who
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Writing on the wall paints an inspiring picture for Yorkshire players
Yorkshire are hoping to make their summer picture perfect! The White Rose county are doing all they can to give their players the best possible chance of succeeding, starting with their England trio at this weekend’s Headingley Test match.
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Nap hand of singles wins gives Bradford edge over Leeds
Bradford got their Yorkshire Inter-District League season off to a flying start with a nail-biting win over rivals Leeds at Bingley St Ives. Despite victories for Will Whiteoak and Nigel Colbeck, as well as Terry Brushwood and Mark Evans in the
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Live blog: Bradford City parade
The crowds are gathering outside the 1911 club entrance at Valley Parade. Phil Parkinson and his players are waiting to emerge. On route to centerary square to have a party #bcafc — @bantamboy36 22 May 2013 Off
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Children enjoy football competition
One of the biggest school football festivals in the country kicked off in Keighley with more than 900 youngsters taking part. Up to 126 teams from around the district participated in the five-a-side football festival, which was held at Keighley's
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Bradford City victory parade is on way to City Park
The Bradford City victory parade is now well on its way to City Park, which has been transformed into a sea of Claret and Amber as excited Bradford City fans await their heroes' arrival. Excited fans are scampering for the best spots, as more follow
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Glory boys as Bradford celebrate final triumph
It was a great weekend for Bradford City players, and an equally special one for five of the club’s under-15s. The day before the Bradford defeated Northampton 3-0 in the npower League Two play-off final, Bantams age-group players Daniel Devine
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Foster carries bag for Bjorn on return from injury
Billy Foster is set to make his long-awaited comeback tomorrow when he caddies for Thomas Bjorn at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. The Keighley-born bagman has been sidelined for more than 12 months after suffering serious knee ligament
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Masters books big date after finishing third
Richard Masters secured a career-best finish at the Senior PGA Professional Championship to book himself a date with former Ryder Cup-winning captains Ian Woosnam and Sam Torrance. The Baildon professional came third in the £35,000 event
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MP David Ward praises firms' resilience
Bradford MP David Ward headed to Idle for its High Street “health check”. The Bradford East Liberal Democrat MP spoke to local businesses in the village about how they are coping in the economic climate. He gathered their views on Government
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‘Killer’ nurse in bid to prove innocence
A criminal case review is under way after a nurse, who murdered four elderly hospital patients by injecting them with insulin, launched a bid to overturn his convictions. The Criminal Cases Review Commission is examining the case of Colin Norris
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Poetic inspiration of Hallcroft, Bingley, home
The first owner of this delightful three bedroom home was a poet, who would sit in a corner at the top of the wood on a summer’s evening, enjoying the view while she wrote her poems. And that is how Even Grace got its name. Even for the evening
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MP Greg Mulholland sorry for Twitter insult
An MP has apologised for calling one of his constituents a “little s**t” online. Greg Mulholland (Lib Dem, Leeds North West) made the remark in response to a Twitter message from Leeds University student Jonathan Pryor about the gay marriage bill
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PDSA appeals for party planners
An animal charity is appealing for home party planners in Bradford. The PDSA is keen to enrol consultants for its new home party plan company - Pennylane Market - launched in 2012 to raise funds to treat sick and injured pets. The home parties
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Firth is foiled as Windhill Conservative Club A win Hey's Trophy
Windhill Conservative Club A were deserved winners of the Hey's Trophy Snooker Team Championship, defeating Undercliffe Cricket Club A in the final at East Ward Labour Club. Chris Metcalfe gave Windhill a great start by taking the first frame 54
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Melling fails to regain title
Keighley’s Chris Melling, who won the China Open in 2011, was beaten in the last 32 this year. ‘The Magician’ fell 11-3 to Taiwan veteran Fu Che Wei, ranked fifth in the world, in Shanghai. Wei went on to lose 11-6 in the final to the experienced
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Hillam makes it a Bradford Pairs Merit hat-trick
Eccleshill’s Paul Hillam and Richard Stockdale have won the Bradford Pairs Merit, sponsored by Martin S Lonsdale (Estate Agents). They defeated Wibsey’s Paul Wilczynski and Mick Frost 21-8 in the final. Hillam made it three successive Bradford
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Bradford Bulls heart attack victim "forever in debt” to the cardiologist who treated him
Bradford Bulls heart attack victim Adrian Purtell said “he would be forever in debt” to the cardiologist who treated him, when he was reunited with him today for the first time since his collapse a year ago. The 28-year-old Australian Bulls centre
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King of the court
William King, of Beckfoot School, won the under-13s Inter County Squash Championships at the National Sports Centre in Lilleshall, Bedford. Year seven student King also helped Yorkshire take home the overall Championship.
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Bowls results
Bradford Leagues Saturday Naylor – Pudsey A 180 (22), Eccleshill A 142 (8). Godwin – Whitkirk 194 (24), Wyke A 142 (6); Whitkirk 206 (25), Cranmore 148 (5); Rufford A 208 (25), Guiseley A 151 (5); Hove Edge A 183 (13), Brighouse Sports
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Bradford firm decorates wards
Bradford-based signs and graphics firm New Vision has created work to brighten hospital wards and help dementia sufferers in South Yorkshire. The company has produced images of present-day Doncaster along with historic scenes aimed at generating
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Parkinson and coaching staff SIGN Bradford City deals
Phil Parkinson has this afternoon put pen to paper on a three-year deal with City. Assistant Steve Parkin and head of sports science Nick Allamby have also signed their new contracts for the same length of time. Joint-chairman Mark Lawn said
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Excitement builds as fans begin to gather in City Park for Bradford City victory parade tonight
Excited fans have already started gathering in City Park hours ahead of the parade to celebrate Bradford City’s promotion to League One. Phil Parkinson’s Wembley heroes don’t leave Valley Parade until 6.30pm tonight - and won’t arrive in City Park
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Fee-free loans offered to Bradford leisure firms
Firms in the leisure sector are being offered fee-free loans from a new £150 million fund launched by NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland. The loans come with two six-month capital repayment holidays allowing breathing space for investment and contingency
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Bradford Walk called off
Bank Holiday Monday’s Bradford Walk has been cancelled due to insufficient entries. The walk was to take place around a tough, hilly route at Baildon. In addition to the 35k, there was to be a 15k race.
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Bradford communications expert's book wins praise of top marketing guru
Bradford communications expert Darren Kelly has won praise from one of the world’s top marketing gurus for his forthcoming book and training course. Al Ries, who has advised global giants such as Apple and Samsung and defined the word ‘positioning
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Keighley Cougars captain to work with youngsters
Keighley Cougars’ long-serving captain James “Buster” Feather has joined the groundbreaking Cougar Park-based Your Sporting Chance (YSC) scheme as a project worker. Buster will serve alongside team mate Brendon Rawlins on the initiative, which
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Nostalgia pays off for West Bowling sweets firm
Nostalgia pays, so it is said. And for a long-established Bradford confectionery wholesaler that adage is certainly true as its business continues to expand well beyond these shores. FW Bishop & Son, based at Ripley Street, West Bowling, supplies
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Missing teenager found by police
Missing Keighley teenager Klaudia Gallayasova has been found. The teenager was found safe and well in Wibsey thanks to media publicity, West Yorkshire police have said. Klaudia, aged 14, disappeared from her home in Selborne Grove on Monday
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Charities for carers in pioneering link-up
More than 40 years of expertise are being combined as two charities working to support carers in the Bradford district join forces. The Carers’ Resource and Crossroads Care Airedale and Bradford say the merger means costs and best practice can
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Cannabis found in city centre shop basement
A ‘significant’ cannabis farm was discovered after firefighters smashed their way into an empty Bradford shop to get to a blaze in its basement, it has been revealed . Firecrews had been called to the building in Westgate at about 9am on Monday
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‘Hospitals give Yorkshire a boost of £3.4bn’
Research to examine the economic benefit of foundation trust hospitals shows that they add £3.4 billion a year to the Yorkshire economy and £30 billion nationally. The report, published by Barclays bank and the Foundation Trust Network, sets out
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Victims of a greedy food industry
We take the much-praised British countryside for granted, particularly the hedge-divided patchwork of fields and the mile after mile of drystone walls creeping up the hillsides. It wasn’t always, so and if we had been alive in 1750 we would have been
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Have your say on the district's children's centre services
People are being urged to have their say about how children’s centres in the Bradford district could change in the future. Bradford Council is inviting parents, carers and staff to help them prioritise the services the district’s 41 centres offer
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Man with children threatened over cash in Duckworth Lane, Bradford
A 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 appealing for information about the attempted
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Manningham knife attacker to be locked up
A drug-crazed psychotic who plunged a kitchen knife into a stranger in the street is to be locked up in a secure hospital. Muhammed Ali was seen sharpening a similar weapon in a public library three weeks before he attacked Jurgen McDonald in Lilycroft
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Fire at Tesco in Cleckheaton 'was started deliberately'
Police were yesterday hunting arsonists who set fire to crates of cardboard stored for recycling at a supermarket. Cleckheaton firefighters were called to loading bays at Tesco, in Northgate, at 10pm on Monday. Watch Commander Dan Gledhill
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Tyersal men fined for cannabis
Two men have been fined £80 each after being found in possession of cannabis. Police carried out a drugs warrant at a property on Dudley Street, Tyersal, on Sunday. The two men were arrested and admitted cannabis possession when they were interviewed
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Planning wrangle over new Bingley homes
Work on a housing estate has hit a setback part-way through construction, after Bradford Council said efforts to prove the land won’t flood were not good enough. Plans for 27 houses on land next to Airedale House, in Micklethwaite, Bingley, were
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Reverend and the Makers to headline LS21 Live festival at Otley
Reverend and the Makers are promising to bring “good vibes” when they headline Otley’s first LS21 Live festival this weekend. The indie-rock-funk outfit, whose song Shine The Light was recently chosen as the FA Cup’s official anthem, will be the
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New chapter for library services
The issues with the Central Library in Bradford have dragged on for far too long now, and having such an integral part of the city centre’s provision out of action is just not acceptable. So it is to be cautiously welcomed that the Council has
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Haworth shop thieves spotted
Two men were arrested after a vigilant member of the public spotted them stealing from a shop in Haworth. The theft happened on Main Street at about noon during the 1940s weekend. The member of the public followed the suspects when they left
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1970s revival at Clechheaton cafe bar
A Cleckheaton cafe is turning the clock back at a Seventies-themed night. The Taste Cafe bar is hosting the ‘Relive the Seventies’ night on Friday, with music from the Joe Gallagher Noise, a retro buffet and fancy dress. Tickets are £15.95. Phone (
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Otley campaigners visit London to highlight world hunger
Campaigners from Otley will head to London next month as part of a new drive to end world hunger. All Saints Parish Church has organised a bus to take people to the capital on Saturday, June 8, for the Big IF event. Organised by the Enough
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Walkers raise funds for minibus appeal at Phoenix School, Keighley
A dad who walked the length of Hadrian's Wall to raise money for his son’s school has paid tribute to the support received. Gary Brown and four family and friends have together coined in £3,700 through the 84-mile trek. And with some sponsorship
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Bird watch walk at St Ives Estate
Early risers are invited to join a bird walk with Mark Dovestone on the St Ives Estate, Bingley, on Saturday. Meet at 7.30am at the gate to Coppice Pond.
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Girlington couple attend Buckingham Palace garden party
A couple thought to have the world’s longest marriage were visiting the Queen today. Karam and Kartari Chand, aged 107 and 100 respectively, have been invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace. They travelled to London with son Sat Paul
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Teenager in Bingley drinking charge
A 17-year-old will appear at Bradford Youth Court charged with being drunk and disorderly in Bingley. Police say the youth was arrested last Friday at about 9.40pm after shouting and using foul language on Ferncliffe Road. The drunken teenager
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Waiting times spike at Bradford Royal Infirmary and Airedale Hospital A&E
Patients are waiting longer to be seen in A&E departments in the Bradford area, as evidence grows of a crisis across England. Bradford Royal Infirmary and Airedale Hospital missed a key Government target to avoid waits of longer than four hours
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Court File
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: Neil George Murphy, aged 42, of Fenby Avenue, Bowling; growing cannabis, £250 fine, £110 costs. Sheraz Mahmood, aged 25, of Airedale College Terrace, Undercliffe; using threatening
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Eco-friendly funding for small firms in Kirklees
Small to medium enterprises in Kirklees can apply for funding of up to £5,000, for environmental improvements. The Kirklees Business Environment Grant can help firms save money by buying waste or energy-saving equipment or more efficient machinery
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Police appeal after Keighley girl, 14, goes missing again
A 14-year-old Keighley girl who has connections in Bradford has gone missing for the fourth time in seven weeks. Klaudia Gallayasova disappeared from her home in Selborne Grove on Monday at about 9.30am, said police. She was last seen near the
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Donaldson keen for Bradford Bulls to act quick over contract
James Donaldson admits he faces an uncertain future but is keen to commit himself to the Bulls. The highly-rated back-rower, 21, signed a one-year deal during the off-season which expires at the end of the current campaign. However, he would
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Harden farm is raided
Seven-bar, heavy duty field gates, a red Foster bale squeezer and a red BVL bale grab were among farming equipment were stolen in a raid on a farm in Harden. Police yesterday issued an appeal for information about the burglary on Hill End Lane
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Fifth generation takes up reins of Bradford family packaging business
Barny Holmes’ journey to becoming the fifth generation of his family to run a Bradford packaging business has been a long one – literally. And it wasn’t planned. After growing up in New Zealand, where his parents moved when he was 14, Barny
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Jury resumes deliberations after sexual abuse trial
The jury considering its verdicts in the trial of a 62-year-old man accused of sexually abusing three children decades ago was today resuming its deliberations after being sent home overnight. Frank Jones, of Village Mews, Wilsden, Bradford, is
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Man died after setting fire to himself in Ilkley street
A man found on fire wedged between two bins in an alleyway had earlier warned his former partner she would see him “burn in hell's flames”, an inquest was told. Dad-of-two Michael Partridge was discovered by a passing couple who thought it was just a
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Kimberley Walsh: 'How I've finally learned to love my curves'
Bradford pop star Kimberley Walsh has revealed that she thought she had a big bum when at school in Bradford – but has now learned to love her curvy behind. Kimberley, 31, who grew up in Sandy Lane and went to Beckfoot Grammar School in Bingley
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Residents in Cullingworth to have a say on future of village hall
Cullingworth residents can have their say about the future of the village hall at a meeting tonight. Plans to raise £500,000 to replace the existing facility on Station Road were announced last year, and the latest news on these proposals will
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The Voodoo Man stars in Bronte Blues Club gig
The Voodoo Man is coming to the Bronte Blues Club on Friday. Franny Eubank, who cuts an imposing figure with his sheep-skull harmonica stand, will perform with his five-piece band at Laycock Village Hall from 7.20pm. The night will also feature house
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Soroptimist International of Aireborough presents £1,500 to Caring for Life
At the May business meeting of Soroptimist International of Aireborough, members were pleased to welcome Zoe Smith from Caring for Life. A cheque for £1,500 was presented to Zoe by new president Kath Jex. Zoe expressed thanks on behalf of Caring
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Apprentice star Ellie Reed, of Bingley, 'has no regrets'
A former candidate of The Apprentice has spoken of her empathy for the tough tasks facing the current batch of hopefuls trying to impress Lord Alan Sugar. Ellie Reed made it to episode five of the BBC One show in 2011. The former Bingley Grammar
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Spesavers celebrates 25 years in Idle
An optician is looking to the future as it celebrates 25 years. Specsavers in Idle opened in 1988 with four staff, but now has more than 40 employees. The Five Lane Ends store celebrated its milestone birthday by offering free eye tests in exchange
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British Red Cross in Yorkshire seeks runners for Great North Run
The British Red Cross in Yorkshire is making an unusual plea – for bananas, bears, giraffes, dinosaurs, and ‘celebrities’ to take part in the Great North Run. The charity has a few guaranteed places left for the half marathon from Newcastle to
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Investigation after Bradford City fans are hit by internet hacking fraud
Bradford City fans hit by an internet hacking fraud after buying tickets to the club’s League Two play-off final victory at Wembley are being asked to complete questionnaires to help police establish ‘patterns’ behind the scam. Ticket Zone, the
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New library to be built in Bradford city centre
A new library in Bradford city centre is to be created after it was discovered that the existing Central Library is no longer fit for purpose. The Bradford Council decision, which the Telegraph & Argus can exclusively reveal today, brings to
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Police issue warning to 'anti-social' biker
Police have issued a warning to a biker who is riding his motorcycle in an anti-social way around an area of Bradford. Officers from the Manningham and Toller neighbourhood policing team said the nuisance rider had been out and about in West Park,
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Volunteers sign up to help Outside the Box cafe in Ilkley
More than 40 people went along to a community venture’s first volunteer recruitment evening. The Outside the Box cafe in Bridge Lane, Ilkley, will be run by a paid manager, but will also rely on volunteers. More than 300 people have already signed
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Race night at Cross Hills Social Club
People are invited to come to a horse race evening on Saturday at 7.30pm in Cross Hills Social Club, on Main Street. There are also places still available for an outing to Haydock Park on July 6. The cost is £22 and more details are available at
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Lawn hails special bond that is secret behind Bradford City's success
Phil Parkinson’s City have rekindled the spirit of 1985 during their history-making promotion campaign. Mark Lawn reckons the bond between the current squad is the strongest since that legendary Valley Parade team of Stuart McCall, Bobby Campbell
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New Canal Road greenway given go-ahead, despite concerns on anti-social behaviour
A new ‘Canal Road Greenway’ linking Shipley and Bradford has been approved by planners. The asphalt path, for cyclists and walkers, will be 3.5m wide along its route from Shipley railway station to Frizinghall. Bradford Council’s Regulatory and Appeals
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Pupils to get a taste of life in workplace at accountancy firm
A group of pupils at Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College will visit Bradford-based chartered accountants Watson Buckle as part of an initiative to prepare them for the world of work. Eight 12 year-olds will visit the Cottingley firm as part of
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Baildon Parish Council endorses plans to turn village into a town
A new plan to switch Baildon’s identity from being a village to a town was endorsed by councillors last night. Speaking at the Baildon annual parish meeting in the Ian Clough Hall, Coun Lesley Brook said it would be a case of reclaiming lost character
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Bishop of Bradford backs T&A Crocus Appeal
The Bishop of Bradford is backing the Telegraph & Argus Bradford Crocus Cancer Appeal and has urged people across the district to support our £1 million fundraising campaign. The Right Reverend Nick Baines was asked to join our ambitious campaign
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Shipley scrapyard boss fights for his business
Major plans to raze buildings at a scrapyard and replace them with a superstore, cafe, petrol station and car parks have been submitted to Bradford Council – despite the occupiers of the site saying they aren’t for shifting. The boss of Crossley
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Bradford Council calls for legal review of Government's decision to withdraw waste contract cash
Bradford Council has applied for a judicial review of the Government’s 11th hour decision to withdraw cash from a £300 million contract to deal with household waste which has left its – and Calderdale Council’s – plans in tatters and cost the authorities
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Councillor Khadim Hussain is sworn in as new Lord Mayor of Bradford
The new Lord Mayor of Bradford has been sworn in – and he has invited people to be his consort. Keighley Central Councillor Khadim Hussain (Lab) took the oath to become the district’s first citizen at a ceremonial council meeting yesterday.
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Bradford's starring role in new BBC films about Great Train Robbery
Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent heads up the starry cast of a film about the Great Train Robbery being filmed in Bradford. Locations in Bradford have been used as significant 1960s scenes for two films, A Robber’s Tale and A Copper’s Tale, by
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Leon is heading for world karate glory
Bradford Shotokan Karate Academy’s chief instructor Fred Fawcett reckons he has a special talent on his hands. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School pupil Leon Kowal, who is only ten, has already been a national champion three times and is heading
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Trio jailed for violent 'honey trap' attack
Three violent men have been given prison sentences totalling more than 20 years for setting up a “honey trap” robbery in Bradford. Ringleader Rohail Khan, 22, was given the longest sentence of nine years after the trio were found guilty of robbing
