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Vigil is held in Bradford in memory of Drummer Lee Rigby
A candlelit vigil was held in Bradford tonight in memory of terror victim Drummer Lee Rigby. The event, held in front of City Hall, was also dedicated to raising money for the murdered soldier’s two-year-old son Jack. Organiser Caroline Poole
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Guiseley hitman Walshaw heads to rivals Altrincham
Striker James Walshaw has left Guiseley to sign for their Conference North rivals Altrincham. Walshaw originally arrived at Nethermoor in the 2008-09 season and scored 27 goals, including 13 penalties, the following season. He was again Nethermoor
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Yorkshire: Lyth’s taunting the Taunton fans again
Centurion Adam Lyth enjoys playing against Somerset at Taunton. The Yorkshire left-hander today scored his second hundred in five LV= County Championship matches on this ground to put his side in a commanding position at the halfway stage of the
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Bears join the fun at Born in Bradford picnic in Lister Park
The sixth annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic for people taking part in the Born in Bradford project was held today. Hospitals and health care providers ran stalls to publicise their health services to Bradford families across all communities and all areas
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Brews and books
The Refreshed Cafe/Charity Shop at Bolton Villas Church, Livingstone Road, is holding a book sale each day this week, up to and including Saturday, June 1, from 11am to 4pm.
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Car boot sale
Bargain hunters can look forward to a car boot sale from 7am until 12.30pm at the Princess Mary Track, Spenborough Pool and Fitness Centre, Bradford Road, Liversedge on Sunday. Call (01274) 335140 for further information.
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Novelty pet show
A novelty dog show raising funds for Pets As Therapy is on Sunday, July 28, at the Causeway Foot Inn, Ogden. Entries are open from 10.30am, with judging starting at noon. All dogs – from posh dogs to muttleys – are welcome, says organiser Liz Pugh.
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Fundraisers help pay for Zak Simpson's Bob the Builder headstone
Fundraisers collected £1,400 to buy a Bob The Builder headstone for a brave Bradford teenager who fought a mystery condition all his short life. The sun shone on organisers in more than one way at The White Bear pub in Idle on Bank Holiday Sunday
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Event will help charities to get grants
Charities and voluntary groups in Bradford district can head to a conference next month all about grants. The one-day gathering in Leeds – at a venue to be confirmed – will run from 9.30am to 4pm on June 26. It involves a wide range of funders
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Bradford Bulls Foundation set wheels in motion
The Bradford Bulls Foundation have announced the launch of wheelchair rugby league available to both primary and secondary schools across Bradford and the wider district. The Foundation are the club’s registered charity and this will be the first
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Cabbie Nadeem just misses out on national title
A Cullingworth cabbie has narrowly missed out being named the nation’s best, but says it was still “fantastic” to get the recognition. Nadeem Ahmed, 46, a driver for DCW Cullingworth Private Hire, came second in the nationwide search to find Britain
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Rush-hour delays on M62 as hole in carriageway repaired
Rush-hour delays hit motorists on the M62 near Bradford this evening as a pot-hole was repaired. A section of the inside lane of the westbound carriageway between junction 27 (Gildersome) and junction 26 (Chain Bar) was closed at 4.30pm, causing
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Man, 20, injured in ‘glassing’ at Bingley pub
A reveller needed stitches to his face after a “glassing” incident in a Bingley pub. The 20-year-old man was treated for serious facial injuries after the alleged assault at the Ferrands Arms in Queen Street. The incident happened at about 1.30am
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South Bradford tee up shot at Gleneagles glory
A dream final at 2014 Ryder Cup venue Gleneagles is the target for amateur Gary Parkes and South Bradford PGA professional partner Paul Cooke in the Lombard Trophy, the biggest pro-am competition in Europe. Eight-handicapper Parkes, a 35-year-old
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Driver injured as car overturns in Bradford crash
A driver escaped serious injury when his car ended up on its roof in a crash in Bradford today. The vehicle rolled and hit a wall and a fence in Common Road, Low Moor, at about 4.30pm. Fire crews were called because it was feared the man, believed
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Police appeal for witnesses after man in car is robbed at knifepoint in Eccleshill
Police yesterday appealed for witnesses after a man was robbed at knifepoint in his car. The robbery happened at 9.30pm on Monday as the 40-year-old victim was sitting in his vehicle in Dudley Hill Road, Eccleshill, Bradford. A suspect opened
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Accused, 29, denies stamping on man's head at Bradford nightclub
A 29-year-old man on trial at Bradford Crown Court denied fracturing a club-goer’s skull by knocking him down and stamping on his head. Daniel Halton has pleaded not guilty to causing Jaen Stavar grievous bodily harm with intent at Conucos, in
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Real history is uncovered at Keighley School after clear-out
Old exercise books unearthed at a Keighley school have given pupils a fascinating insight into lessons more than 60 years ago. The eight books found during a clear-out at Oakbank date from the 1940s and ’50s. They contain science and chemistry
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Great Horton seal Moorhouse Shield title
Right on Cue Great Horton Conservative Club saw off Clayton Rugby A to win the Moorhouse Shield, Bradford’s oldest billiards trophy, at Chapel Green Liberal Club. Terry Crawshaw produced some solid play against an out-of-sorts Peter Bennett
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Mixed celebration for Gadd and King
Sharon Gadd (Shipley Club) and Stuart King (Asa Briggs) are celebrating after winning the Bradford Mixed Pairs Merit. They beat Paul Hillam (Eccleshill) and Angela Carter (Pudsey Littlemoor) in the final of a competition that saw a disappointing
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Police warning as bogus plumbers strike
Police are warning the elderly to be on their guard after bogus plumbers targeted pensioners in Bradford. The callous conmen struck at the homes of two elderly women in Wibsey. The men claimed they needed to check their homes for damage or
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Shadow Employment Minister praises Bradford during visit
Bradford Council’s multi-million Get Bradford Working programme has been hailed as a flagship that other local authorities could learn from by a senior Labour minister. Shadow Employment Minister Stephen Timms was in Bradford today to see first-hand
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Bowls results
BRADFORD LEAGUES SATURDAY Observer: Wibsey A 205 (24), Ladyhill B 159 (6). Bartle: Rufford B 170 (19), Royd House 144 (11). Haigh: West Bradford A 199 (21), Birkenshaw 162 (9). Field Packaging: Bailiff Bridge A 202 (20), Cleckheaton
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Motorcyclist in fatal crash named
Police have named a motorcyclist who died in an accident on a country lane in Bradford almost two weeks ago. Craig Marren, 42, of Tyersal, Bradford, was riding a Honda motocross bike when it was in collision with a Peugeot 307 car, at about 6.45pm
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Gunn quits Bradford basketball positions
Women’s head coach Mark Gunn is leaving his development post with Bradford Dragons and the University of Bradford to take up a similar position at Leeds Carnegie. Gunn made a big impact during his two years in charge, winning the inaugural Women
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More help on offer to the jobless
Three extra Work Clubs have been set up by Bradford Council to offer support to people seeking employment across the district. Run in partnership between Bradford Council and Job Centre Plus, the Club gives people the opportunity to learn computer
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Keighley restaurant owner Syed Ahmed in marathon efforts for charity
Running one marathon this spring was not enough for a Keighley restaurateur. Syed Ahmed, right, first completed the London Marathon and has now run the Edinburgh Marathon, despite having a long-term spinal condition. The owner of Moghuls in
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Solicitors in Bradford voice concerns over long delays on bail remands
More than 850 people in West Yorkshire have been waiting on bail for at least six months to hear whether they will be charged. The figure of 859 is the second highest in the UK, behind the Metropolitan Police, and more than 670 higher than the
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Woman in court on GBH charge after her mother is stabbed
A 22-year-old woman appeared in court yesterday in connection with a stabbing incident involving her mother. Elaine Ayrey, 49, is being treated in hospital in Leeds for stab wounds following an incident on Sunday. Her daughter, Susan Ayrey,
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Lyth leads healthy start by Yorkshire
Yorkshire enjoyed an encouraging start to their LV= County Championship match against winless Somerset at Taunton, highlighted by Adam Lyth’s fluent 63 not out. The visitors, whose captain Andrew Gale elected to bat first, navigated some early
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Keighley veterans fly flag for colleagues
Two Keighley district army veterans have clubbed together to provide their military association with its own standard for the first time. Peter Faulkner, from Ingrow, and Charlie Lowndes, of Haworth, are both members of the Palestine Veterans Association
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Harden Children's Gala promises fun
A host of activities will be on offer at the annual Harden Children's Gala. This year’s event, the 40th, takes place on Saturday, June 15. A procession led by the New Orleans Jazz Band will leave the top of Long Lane at 1.40pm and will be joined
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Designs on boosting Otley Carnival
The 30th Anniversary programme for Otley Carnival has been launched. The Original Factory Shop, on Crossgate, sponsored the competition to create the look for the event’s poster and programme, which was won by Westgate Primary School. Pupil Hollie
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Treasures to feature at Cartwright Hall display
Young designers took inspiration from museum treasures to create vintage-style fashions. Now an exhibition brings together the original garments and accessories with the best of the young designers’ creations. Masquerade masks, vintage coats
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Minute warning
Police in Bradford are continuing with a spring and summer campaign to prevent an increase in sneak-in burglaries, which peak in June. ‘It Only Takes a Minute’ campaign runs until the end of September, to encourage residents to think about their home
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Teams sign up for Oxenhope Straw Race
More than 50 teams have now signed up to take part in this year’s Oxenhope Straw Race. The organisers of the event, which takes place on Sunday, July 7, are still seeking more people willing to get involved. The popular event raised £13,000
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Bradford mum denies killing her four-year-old son
A Bradford mother has pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of her four-year-old son and also denied preventing the burial of his body when she appeared in court today. Amanda Hutton, 42, was in the dock at Bradford Crown Court with her son, Tariq
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Bakers aim for sweet success
Award-winning Shipley bakers and patissiers Just Desserts have developed a new range of individual tarts for delicatessens, farm shops, coffee shops and restaurants. The company has also secured its first customer for the new range of desserts
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Concert for Addingham Civic Society
Addingham Vocal Days will present a short informal concert at the conclusion of its workshop on Saturday. The 30-minute concert will take place at Addingham Methodist Church on Chapel Street, starting at 3.30pm. Access to the church will be
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Hospice cash from slim class
Members of the Burley-in-Wharfedale Slimming World group have raised funds for a hospice by holding a sponsored slim. The Wednesday evening slimming group raised funds for the Sue Ryder services at Manorlands Hospice, Oxenhope, as part of its ‘
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Bank switch for executive
Senior HSBC banker Niall Booker is to become chief executive of the troubled Co-operative Bank and deputy chief executive of the Co-operative Group. Mr Booker has held a variety of senior roles at HSBC in a career of more than 30 years, spanning
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Hopes are pinned on partners
A Bradford-based technology business is looking to a new acquisition to boost its performance as order levels remain lower than expected. Mobile data systems company Belgravium Technol-ogies, based at the Listerhills Science Park, is facing ‘challenging
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Tag rugby competition raises funds for Silsden teenager Nathan Cubitt
A tag rugby contest has raised in excess of £2,000 to help a Silsden teenager who was badly injured while playing the sport. The event at Keighley Rugby Union Club, in Skipton Road, was staged in aid of Nathan Cubitt. Nathan, 17, broke his
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Economic climate ‘putting off investment’
More than half of businesses in Yorkshire are reluctant to invest in new capital equipment, even though using old machinery was costing them orders, a new survey reveals. Findings by asset finance provider Lombard showed that more than half of
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Cyclists go coast to coast for Sam
A group of cyclists are riding from coast-to-coast to raise money for Airedale Hospital at Steeton. The dozen-strong team will tackle a 150-mile route from Blackpool to Bridlington in aid of the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit. The sponsored
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Bite alleged
Wibsey Neighbourhood Policing Team is trying to trace the owner of a dog which allegedly bit a member of the public on Sunday. The NPT posted on its Facebook page: “The dog was a grey Lurcher and the owner has been described as a white male, stocky
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IT deal nets £1m for Saltaire telecoms firm
A Saltaire-based telecommunications company has rounded off its 12th financial year by clinching a £1 million deal with its longest-standing customer. Intouch Advance will supply state-of-the-art IT network for Tuffnells Parcels Express, which
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Apology after pool lessons are cancelled
Bradford Council sports bosses have said sorry after children were turned away from swimming lessons last weekend. Youngsters and their families had arrived at the start of the half-term holiday expecting sessions to be running as normal – when
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A capital new role for Tony
Tony Pleasants, from Bingley, has been promoted to run the London office of Skipton-based architects Bowman Riley. His promotion coincides with the firm winning a major commission to develop part of the former Olympic village in East London. Bowman
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Business in brief
Jobs warning Industrial chain maker Renold has warned of further job cuts under a group-wide review to “re-engineer” its future after slumping to a £7.7 million annual loss. The engineering group – which once had operations in Bradford – and whose
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Historic Jacobs Well pub set to reopen
A historic city centre pub dating back to the 19th century opens its doors as a specialist real-ale free house on Friday. The opening marks a turning point for the Jacobs Well pub, at the bottom of Manchester Road, which was closed for nearly a
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Breathe Easy Aire Valley group to hear talk on NHS
Changes in the NHS will be the subject of a talk to Breathe Easy Aire Valley on Wednesday, June 5. The speaker is Andy Haigh, practice manager at Holycroft Surgery in Keighley. The meeting is at the Day Room for the Elderly, Airedale Hospital, Steeton
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Otley Action for Older People's group in plea for help
An Otley charity which suffered a £2,000 blow due to metal thieves is appealing for help. The exhaust and catalytic converter from Otley Action for Older People’s minibus was stolen earlier this month. Although the charity has had the part replaced
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Youngsters perform for TV judges
Young performers have been showing off their talents in front of a judging panel of television stars. The event was Calverley’s Got Talent, held by the Wysoczanski Academy in the village’s Mechanics Institute. “It’s our very own Britain’s Got Talent
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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway fears for future with coal shortage
Bosses of Keighley’s world-famous steam railway fear a national coal shortage could hit the five-mile line. The collapse of Scottish Coal and a huge fire in a Warwickshire mine have left many of Britain’s heritage railways struggling to find suppliers
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Aire Valley comeback company’s £4m extension opens
A leading manufacturing company which has bounced back from the depths of the recession has added a newly-built £4 million extension to its Aire Valley production base to meet expanding demand. Denso Marston, which makes radiators and other engine-cooling
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Helping to create a city sanctuary
The experiences of refugees settling in Bradford will be highlighted during a series of events including a question-and-answer session allowing the public to quiz a panel on issues relating to asylum seekers, refugees and immigration. Refugee Week
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
25 years ago: Darts-playing bus drivers notched up the best score of their lives in a 24-hour charity match. They managed more than 600,000 points between them at the Transport Club in Sunbridge Road, Bradford. 50 years ago: A social club described
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New retail life needed in city centre
The sad news that Superdrug is to close its store on Broadway in Bradford means that there will be only four units operating out of a possible 12 on the street. It is a move that once again highlights the need for an early start date for the Westfield
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Help us oldies online
SIR – I am writing to ask for your readers’ help to open up a new online world for older people. Age UK has been shortlisted to receive a £500,000 award from the Google Global Impact Challenge to launch a programme which will showcase the fun that
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Pitiful return visit
SIR – After moving away from Bradford to York 28 years ago, we decided recently to pay a visit to dear old Bradford (our place of birth). But, what did we find? A massive great hole where BHS and Broadway used to be. I remember it all being built
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Priorities changed
SIR – Thank you for highlighting the cuts to social care that the Labour-run Council is proposing. Their decision could leave thousands of vulnerable people trapped in their homes, unable to wash, dress or feed themselves properly. This is hardly what
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Attitudes must change
SIR – With regard to support for men in Nazi uniforms parading on the streets of Haworth and likening their atrocities to the acts of Cromwell’s troops, all I will say is that Cromwell’s troops did not kill or maim any of my family or friends, but
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Festivities were for all
SIR – Thank you for your very comprehensive guide to the events over the weekend before, including the Lord Mayor’s parade and the Urban Festival. But why was no reference made to the Pentecost Praise celebration which brought over three thousand people
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Stadium full of fun
SIR – Congratulations to all concerned involved in the idea and organisation of the marvellous 80s concert at Odsal last Saturday. This was how Odsal stadium should have been used for years. It was a night of joy to see all those people thoroughly
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BRI staff’s dedication is second to none
SIR – Three weeks ago, my wife was rushed to hospital following a stroke. On arrival it was found she needed an immediate brain scan, but after a long day’s work, both the radiologist and radiographer had gone home. Two phone calls later, they
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Bizarre Bradford: Corset cautions, lorry-driving ladies and bakery bandits
Our clutch of bizarre stories this week all come from October 1973, a time when men were men and women knew their place. And if they didn’t know their place, they were certainly put in it by Mr Albert Rumfitt, Dean of the British College of Naturopathy
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Road to ruin with public transport?
Recent figures show that West Yorkshire has some of the most congested roads in western Europe, and the reason is quite clear. There has been no overall planning, and only failed attempts to develop sound public transport that has a level of priority
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Pioneering library was a cultural centrepoint
From December this year, Bradford Central Library is expected to have a new home in what’s known as the ‘banana building’ opposite the City Park. Reportedly, up to £8m is going to be spent converting the Central Library building above Prince’s
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Scathing Sammut seeking Bradford Bulls quick fix
Jarrod Sammut believes the Bulls must show far greater tactical discipline as they head into Sunday’s pivotal showdown at play-off rivals Hull KR. The stand-off says Francis Cummins’ men “crucified” themselves after failing to stick to the gameplan
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Bogus solicitor ordered to pay £8,000
A bogus solicitor in prison for setting up a sham legal practice in Bradford made £32,722 from his dishonesty, a judge ruled yesterday. Former law student Khuram Ali, who posed as a qualified solicitor, was locked up for four years and eight months
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Pond project under way at Yeadon Westfield Junior School
Children at Yeadon Westfield Junior School are watching the development of a new pond with anticipation. The project is being funded by the PTA and built by The Conservation Volunteers, a group of experts based in Kirkstall, Leeds. It will
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Court File
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: Bradley Jonathan Armitage-Scrace, aged 19, of Hay Croft, Idle; drink-driving, £130 fine, £105 costs, banned from driving for 12 months. Sandra Kenny, aged 46, of Edge End
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Extra patrols
Extra police officers are on patrol in Bradford for the school half term after an increase in anti-social behaviour. There has been a rise in such incidents around City Park and inner city areas during school holidays. Now Safer Schools officers
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Prisoners' aid charity boss retires
The founder of a charity that every year helps thousands of released prisoners re-adjust to society, including many in the Bradford area, has stood down after 30 years as chief executive. Steve Woodford set up Foundation as a small housing support
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Wharfedale Family History Group to meet
The next meeting of Wharfedale Family History Group will be on Thursday, June 6, at Salem Church Hall, Burley-in- Wharfedale. The meeting will start at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Stephen Caunce and the subject of his talk is For Business and Pleasure
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Keighley Big Lunch will raise funds for Manorlands hospice
A Big Lunch is being held on Sunday to raise money for Manorlands hospice at Oxenhope, near Keighley. The event will take place in Keighley’s Airedale Shopping Centre between 11.30am and 4pm. Activities are being organised by Asda Keighley in conjunction
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Honour for long-serving Friends of Airedale Hospital
Certificates and badges recognising voluntary service were handed out at the Friends of Airedale group’s annual general meeting. Awards were presented to honour long-serving Friends, including a 40-year certificate for Prudence Fisher. Friends
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Man from Little Horton is jailed after cannabis find in attic
A 24-year-old man has been jailed for 21 months for stashing more than £4,000 of skunk cannabis in his attic. Fasal Shah was on bail and in breach of a suspended prison sentence when police raided his home in Hillam Street, Little Horton, Bradford
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Arsonists hunted after factory fire
Police are hunting arsonists who struck at a factory in Rodley, Leeds. The blaze at Fabrication Plastics, in Rodley Lane, broke out at about 9.30pm on Sunday. Fire crews from Idle, Rawdon, Stanningley and Leeds were at the scene until midnight
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Keighley disability group People First asks council to back taxi campaign
Keighley Town Council has been asked to support a campaign to stop minicab firms discriminating against disabled customers. Keighley disability group People First claims some firms are charging higher fares for people in wheelchairs. People
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Bingley landmark conversion approved
The future of a dilapidated coach house has been assured after Bradford Council gave permission for its conversion. The building, next to Grade 2-listed Ryshworth Hall on Keighley Road, Crossflats, Bingley, has been empty for several years.
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Return of Bradford City forgotten man Oliver
Luke Oliver has added to the Valley Parade feel-good factor by announcing: Count me in for League One. The lofty centre half has been the forgotten man of City’s squad during their momentous double Wembley campaign. Last season’s player of
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Tribute is paid to Bingley motorbike enthusiast Gail Richards
Tributes have been paid to a Bingley motorcyclist and radio presenter who was killed as she overtook a tractor in North Yorkshire. Gail Richards 42, the mother of a teenage daughter, was riding a black Suzuki GS XR 750cc bike and was pronounced
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Teenagers show off their talents in Buttershaw
There was an epic display of street dancing, rapping and free-running when teenagers from across south Bradford showed off their talents at a special event at Buttershaw Youth Centre last night. Bradford Council organised the event (above) to highlight
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Hunt for woman missing again
A Bradford woman has sparked a police search after going missing for the second time in little more than a month. Lorenza Ullah was last seen at her home in the Town End area of Clayton at 10.30am yesterday. The 28-year-old was wearing a black
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New blow for stores as internet shopping grows
Another store in Bradford city centre has announced it is to shut as a retail survey suggests a fifth of shops could be closed by 2018 as customer habits change. Superdrug will close its branch in Broadway (above) next month. The internet is
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Morrisons reviews policy over wristbands
Bradford-based supermarket giant Morrisons has changed its policy on preventing staff wearing charity bracelets after a worker in its Portsmouth store was suspended from his job for wearing items in tribute to Drummer Lee Rigby. Adam Austin, 28
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Young campaigner awaits sentence after admitting arson
A young campaigner is behind bars awaiting sentence for setting fire to his flat in a suicide bid. Matthew Dutton, now 21, was dragged by rescuers from his blazing home in Thursby Street, Barkerend, Bradford, at 2am on Sunday, May 19, after filling
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Haworth resident 'drank himself to death' inquest hears
A man with an obsessive three-litre-a- day cola habit drank himself to death, an inquest heard. Paul Inman’s excessive drinking was driven by him suffering from Aspergers Syndrome which manifested itself in his behaviour, the hearing in Bradford
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Bradford actor Chris Fountain in Coronation Street baby drama
Bradford actor Chris Fountain is at the centre of a dramatic surrogacy storyline spanning nightly episodes of Coronation Street this week. Chris, who was this month nominated for a British Soap Award for Sexiest Male, has played Tommy Duckworth
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Changes made to Shipley superstore plans
Developers behind ambitious plans for a new superstore in Shipley said public feedback led them to move the store 43 metres closer to the town centre. GMI Developments Ltd has submitted a planning application to Bradford Council for an 80,000 sq
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Cabbie suffers multiple fractures after hit-and-run at Great Horton
A minicab driver remained in hospital last night recovering from multiple fractures, two days after his vehicle was smashed into a derelict shop by a hit-and-run driver. The man had to be cut free from the wreckage by firefighters after his dark-coloured
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Last chance to be leader of the future
Young Bradford people wanting to lead the way in their community and at work have a last chance to help make it happen. Anyone interested has until Monday to apply for a free place on the scheme from the Intercultural Communication and Leadership
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Brighouse to hold 1940s weekend
Sing-along with George Formby, sit in a Spitfire and learn to dance the Lindy Hop as part of Brighouse’s first 1940s weekend. The whole town will be travelling back in time this weekend, transforming its centre and shops to a bygone era. Visitors
