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Relief as Cougars hang on for vital win
Keighley Cougars 28, Workington Town 20 Paul March was left mightily relieved tonight as his Cougars survived a stunning second-half fightback from Workington to climb off the bottom of the Kingstone Press Championship. It was a match which
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Guiseley need Wright stuff to overcome leaders
Guiseley will have the rest of the Aire-Wharfe League cheering them on at Division One leaders Beckwithshaw on Saturday, especially Burley, who are the Harrogate club’s closest rivals. With strength throughout their line-up, not least from former
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It's odds against again - but don't count out Yorkshire!
Yorkshire still have an outside chance of forcing what would be another stunning LV= County Championship victory over Somerset at Taunton tomorrow following a dominant day with bat and ball. It is imperative that the White Rose county bowl the
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Sky is the limit for Edmondson as he reveals Grand plan
Already living the dream, Team Sky’s Josh Edmondson hopes his fantasy features a Tour de France debut in his home county in 2014. The 20-year-old from Pool-in-Wharfedale is in his first year with Team Sky but has already impressed and is targeting
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UPDATE: Trains disrupted at Bradford Interchange after signalman falls ill
Train services in and out of Bradford Interchange were temporarily disrupted this evening after a signalman suffered a suspected heart attack. An ambulance was called to the Mill Lane signalbox at about 4.30pm. Services were stopped while another
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Truckers targeted in police safety campaign on West Yorkshire motorways
A lorry driver was caught using a laptop computer at the wheel during a police clampdown on dangerous driving on West Yorkshire’s motorways. Police have started a month-long campaign targeting truckers, following complaints from other motorists
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West Bowling man found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm
A 29-year-old man has been cleared of intentionally causing a club-goer grievous bodily harm by a jury at Bradford Crown Court. Daniel Halton was today found guilty of the lesser offence of causing grievous bodily harm and will be sentenced on June
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Bradford City veterans Hamm-er blow
Bradford City Veterans bowed out at the group stage of the 36th annual Hamm SpVg international veterans tournament. The event is held annually in Bradford’s twin town of Hamm in Germany. City have won the trophy twice before, in 1987 and 2011
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Kent leads way in Heck of a win
Heckmondwike enjoyed an 82-67 win in a tough Northern League cycle speedway fixture at Manchester-based Astley and Tyldesley. The hosts put out a strong team but Heckmondwike rode well, using good tactics as Darren Kent led the points scoring.
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Steve Williams to leave Bradford City
City have confirmed that Steve Williams and Dean Overson will leave the club when their current contracts expire at the end of June. Centre half Williams joined City from Bamber Bridge in 2009 and made 78 appearances but was sidelined for much
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Trescothick wicket boosts Yorkshire hopes
The dismissal of Somerset captain Marcus Trescothick for 74 in the latter stages of today’s afternoon session at Taunton has kept Yorkshire’s LV= County Championship victory hopes alive. Trescothick was the cornerstone of a healthy home response
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Brighouse Town roll of honour
Brighouse Town’s awards were spread about on their presentation evening following a season in which they finished runners-up in the Baris Northern Counties East League Premier Division. Tom Matthews picked up two awards as he landed the golden
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Survey finds two-thirds would not move if they won lottery
A survey by the National Lottery has found two-thirds of people in Bradford would not move if they hit the EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle £1 million jackpot. The study, which was carried out to mark the start of a new EuroMillions Millionaire
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Open water joy for Jessica
Seventeen-year-old City of Bradford Swimming Club girls’ captain Jessica Foulds competed in the 1,500m Human Race Event at Eton Dorney, Buckinghamshire. The Olympic rowing lake held no fears for Foulds, who finished second in the female youth event
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Cannabis grower is jailed for two years
A 50-year-old man was jailed for two years today after police caught him growing cannabis with the potential to earn him £70,000 a year. David Lowes was nurturing 65 cannabis plants in a bedroom at his house in Nuttal Road, Barkerend, Bradford,
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Adams wins Ilkley trail
Tom Adams won the senior category in the Ilkley Harriers charity trail race, which attracted 270 entries. Ilkley’s men took the team prize, while Alex Sinclair was first under-23 in 11th place. Val Kerr won the first female-50 accolade. A bumper
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Rashid scores hat-trick hundred for Yorkshire
Adil Rashid continued his stunning run of form with a third hundred in three LV= County Championship matches. Yorkshire’s number six set his side on their way to 450-5 declared against Somerset at Taunton this morning, which enabled his bowlers
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Fun event will help charity
The Screwfix store team in Bradford is hosting a fundraising day on Sunday to raise money for The Screwfix Foundation, a charity which supports projects to fix and improve properties and facilities for those in need. Between 10am and 4pm, there
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Appeal issued for relatives
The bereavement office at Bradford Royal Infirmary is trying to trace relatives of Melanie Langstone, 72, from Low Moor, who died at Eccleshill Community Hospital. Call the office on (01274) 364477 from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
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Children visit Bradford Chamber of Commerce
School pupils got a better understanding of the business world during a tour of Bradford Chamber of Commerce. Ten pupils at Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College spent half a day at the Chamber’s base, Devere House in Little Germany. They
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Artist Jane Fielder hosts new exhibition
Spring may be all over – first great cold, then great heat, followed by rain – but Bingley artist Jane Fielder’s new exhibition, Flowers to Make You Happy, looks on the bright side. Jane said: “They have been a great joy to paint. I have always
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Bands set to play Otley fakes festival
Where can you find The Fillers, Four Fighters, New 2 and the Really Hot Chilli Peppers? That would be the Fake Festivals tour, which calls at Otley and Skipton this summer. Now in its seventh year, the tour offers performances from some of
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Aire Valley Singers perform at church
The Aire Valley Singers are returning to Ben Rhydding Methodist Church, Ilkley, for the final concert of our 2012-13 season. The programme ranges from music from Weelkes’ setting of Gloria and Bogoroditsye Dyevo from Rachmaninov’s Vespers, to a
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Space and grace - how SEAT Toledo matured into a fine motor
SEAT used to be known for its garish colours and Latin-inspired glamour. Its cars were affordable, but they had a vigour which endeared them to boy-racers and, no doubt, some girl-racers too. But SEAT is more than that now. It’s a mainstream
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Opportunity knocks for County Amateur League clubs
The West Riding County Amateur League’s Premier Division has been accepted onto the National League System at Step 7 (B) for next season. This will give clubs with the correct criteria and who wish to progress, direct access into a higher semi-professional
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Council to sell off sites of former Shipley and Keighley special schools
A derelict school site in Shipley that has cost the taxpayer tens of thousands of pounds to maintain is finally being sold off by Bradford Council. Heaton Royds Special School, in Redburn Drive, was closed in March 2010 after being declared structurally
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Historic meeting
Fascinating glimpses into Pool-in-Wharfedale’s past are being promised at the History of Pool Group’s next meeting. The event takes place in the lounge of Wharfedale Court at 7.30pm on Tuesday, June 18, and will feature projected photographs, films
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Simon will pay tribute in challenge
An Army lieutenant in Afghanistan is planning a special tribute to three colleagues killed by a roadside bomb. Simon Wright, formerly of Oakworth, Keighley, and 11 members of his platoon are taking part in a gruelling 22km challenge to raise money
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Planning file
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Bingley: demolition of old single garage and construction of new double garage, 5 Ashfield Crescent. Bingley: renovation of existing garage, to include a gym/garden room with
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National Media Museum celebrates Cinerama anniversary
Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of Cinerama at the National Media Museum, the only venue in Europe that publically shows films in this format. The NMM is celebrating the occasion with a double bill: This Is Cinerama (1952), the first film of
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Pub strippers plan is put on hold
A Keighley pub landlord’s plan to bring strippers back to the town has had to be put on hold. People will be keeping their clothes on for the foreseeable future at the Great Northern, which is run by Mickey Thompson, after he has now acknowledged
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Horse funding
The proceeds from a fundraising Otley horse show have been handed over to Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The novice show, organised by Faye Briggs, saw a gymkhana, clear round, raffle, games and a barbecue held on a field off Pool Road in April. The
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Scholemoor Cemetery group set to meet
A group set up to make a Bradford Cemetery more welcoming holds its first meeting next week. The Friends of Scholemoor Cemetery was set up in January after increasing incidents of flytipping and litter in the cemetery. The group hopes to work
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Keighley and Branshaw head qualifiers
Keighley and Branshaw qualified in first and second respectively for the Bradford Union Team Championship last Sunday. With four slots up for grabs for the main event at Woodhall Hills on Sunday, August 11, it looked like Bradford Moor were going
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Produce market
The next Saltaire local produce market is in the Caroline Street car park from 9am until 3pm on Saturday, June 15.
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Events raises £880 for Cancer Support Bradford and Airedale
A 50s and 60s event at Baildon Golf Club raised £880 for Cancer Support Bradford and Airedale. Band Eddie Earthquake and the Tremors entertained guests during the evening, which was organised by the charity’s ‘Silver Jubilee Champions’ Nadia Chapman
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Seabrook crisps make action film's crinkle cut!
Bradford crisp maker Seabrook has hit the big screen by starring in a Hollywood blockbuster movie. Packets of the firm’s fare are currently delighting cinema audiences alongside stars such as Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson in Fast & Furious
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New car wash approved
An “increasingly derelict” petrol station in Keighley town centre can be converted into a car wash following a decision by Bradford Council. The former filling station on Park Road has been empty for several years, and Shahbaram Rehman has been
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Why Ypsilon succeeds by being a little different
Back in the 1970s when I was growing up I admired the Wartburg Knight. A neighbour had one and I decided I should be a Wartburg owner one day. Now, I either never grow up, or my tastes changed, for I never did buy a Wartburg and I doubt I ever
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Fashion day to aid Manorlands
A fashion show and pamper evening is to be held at Keighley's historic Royal Arcade in aid of Manorlands. Models will strut their stuff on a catwalk in the main concourse of the Victorian arcade during today’s event. Around them will be a host
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Art on show
A month-long display of works by Otley Arts Club will begin at Otley Courthouse next week. The club's summer exhibition begins on Monday, June 3, when paintings and other works will be available to view throughout the venue.
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Silver screen ball
Cancer Support Bradford and Airedale will mark its 25th anniversary with a silver jubilee ball. The event, at the Cedar Court hotel, Mayo Avenue, Bradford, on Friday, June 21, will have a silver screen theme and include a raffle featuring a Bradford
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Central Bradford Community Council to meet
The Central Bradford Community Council is having its third action group meeting. It will take place on Thursday, June 6, from 7pm to 9pm in the Mabel Booth Room at Bradford CVS, 19-25 Sunbridge Road. The new community council focuses on the Bradford
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Opening young eyes to science
Earlier this month, Canadian astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield found himself a Youtube star after posting a little film of himself singing David Bowie’s song Space Oddity. At the time, he was floating in the International Space Station about 200
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
25 years ago: Bradford Cyclists Action group started a campaign to rid the city’s roads of what it regarded as the 20 worst potholes. 50 years ago: The gloom was lifted at Tong Church after restoration work to clean century-old paint from the windows
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Nightmare of nuisance neighbours
Those who have had the misfortune to live next door to nuisance neighbours will know how stressful and traumatic it can be when domestic peace is shattered by unthinking or even malicious individuals and families. We are all entitled to close our
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Thanks for your help
SIR – May I offer sincere thanks to everyone who helped me on Wednesday, May 22. My husband, who suffers from dementia, boarded a bus to Huddersfield without me. The staff and security at Bradford Metro, the kind lady who was able to say it was
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Call for volunteers
SIR – Seeing Bombardier Ben Parkinson being presented with his MBE by the Prince of Wales highlights the bravery and courage of all wounded and injured soldiers, in particular those who have suffered most severely. Corporal Andy Reid of the Yorkshire
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Where’s the freedom?
SIR – It’s interesting that the Conservative coalition’s idea of repatriation of power from Brussels does not mean fishery, agriculture, energy or employment policy, but the freedom to send arms to civil war participants in the Middle East. Not
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Chris correction
Gary Windass must be laughing his socks off, while poor Tommy Duckworth (Bradford’s own Chris Fountain) must be seething. Gary is pictured on the front page and also in a picture with the lovely Tina, while the caption reads ‘Chris Fountain’.
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Energy nonsense
SIR - According to UKIP’s Jason Smith, the “many” houses in the vicinity of wind turbines suffer a 40 per cent drop in value because of their presence! (Letters, May 24). What nonsense! What next? Can’t we hang washing out (despite it being the
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On the right track
SIR – Councillor David Green is to be congratulated in making a stand against the unacceptable cost of HS2 which is not a necessity for our economic competitiveness. For example, France and Spain are geographically about four times as large as
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Look to the future
SIR – Dennis Smith says Bradford Council should compulsory purchase the Cock and Bottle pub, dismantle it and rebuild it at the Industrial Museum (T&A, May 21). Not a good idea, as that move would cost a fortune and leave us with another empty
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Pensioner narrowly escapes death after house blaze
A 75-year-old man is “lucky to be alive” after his house caught fire. Engines from Idle and Fairweather Green were called to the cottage at the end of Heaton Road at 11.30pm yesterday, and on arrival saw smoke billowing out of the house and onto
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Homeless situation must be resolved
SIR – I was dismayed by Councillor Slater’s explanation of the increase in the homeless budget which included a lack of 40 supported units and the impact of the welfare changes which came in on April of this year (T&A, May 28). These explanations
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MP calls for action over Keighley Town Council finances
Keighley’s MP is demanding action by the town council as controversy continues to rage over its finances. Kris Hopkins is calling on the body to open up its books for scrutiny by an independent accountant, and wants councillors to agree an emergency
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£11m to expand Yorkshire Building Society headquarters but it will still need to look to Leeds
One of Bradford’s major employers has been forced to look to Leeds to solve an accommodation squeeze for head office staff. Yorkshire Building Society said it needed to act quickly to relieve overcrowding at its head office on Rooley Lane, but
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Woodside Academy pupils learn about loan shark dangers
Pupils at Woodside Academy, Bradford, have been learning about the dangers of doing business with loan sharks and put on a play to spread the message. West Yorkshire Trading Standards has been working with the school and a professional theatre
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Concern as complaints to financial watchdog in district rocket by 80%
Complaints to the financial watchdog by Bradford people soared by 80 per cent in 2012/13, the Telegraph & Argus can reveal. The Financial Ombudsman Service received more than 17,000 enquiries and 3,574 new cases from people living in Bradford
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Go-ahead for dance school at Idle retail park
A dance school will open at an Idle retail park after Bradford Council gave permission for the change of use of a shop there. Alistair Smith had sought permission to set up the school in part of the Catalogue Discount Store unit at the Enterprise
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Kimberley Walsh takes on new role as Sky Ride ambassador
Bradford pop star Kimberley Walsh (pictured) has been chosen as an ambassador for Sky Ride, which is holding its fourth bike ride in the city on Sunday, August 11 The Girls Aloud singer will take part in part of the initiative’s first Yorkshire event
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Handmade fair
Handmade gifts will be among the items on offer at the Haworth Craft fair in the Bronte School Room, from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
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Speedway 'could return to Odsal in March'
Speedway could return to Odsal as early as next March after Bradford Council gave permission for racing to return to the Bradford Bulls’ stadium 16 years after it was scrapped. Tony Mole, the sport’s president, last night said work would continue
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Cacti on display
The Bradford branch of the British Cactus and Succulent Society holds its annual show at Shipley Library from 10.30am to 3pm on Saturday, June 8. Admission is free. Some 50 classes of cacti and succulents will be on display. In addition, there will
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Small businesses optimistic despite slow 2013 start
Many small and medium sized local businesses remain optimistic about future prospects for the rest of the year, in spite of a slow start to 2013, a new survey reveals today. The latest Business Factors report from Bibby Financial Services, which
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Vocal concert
Addingham Vocal Days will perform an informal concert at Addingham Methodist Church, Chapel Street, on Saturday. The free concert starts at 3.30pm and is the conclusion of their ‘workshop.’ A nominal £1.50 voluntary charge is suggested with proceeds
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Cadets celebrate promotion
Five Shipley and Baildon Air Cadets are celebrating gaining promotion at the Green Lane-based squadron. Receiving their Cadet Corporal stripes were Cadets Andrew Payn, Connor Petty, Benjamin Wade and Jacob Clarke. The stripes were presented
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Play-off fate in our own hands, says Bradford Bulls coach
Bulls coach Francis Cummins has told his players: We can control our play-off destiny. Despite a tough run of four defeats in the past five Super League outings, the Bulls remain well placed to reach the play-offs for the first time since 2008.
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Quality not quantity as Bradford City kick off search for new recruits
Mark Lawn believes the acquisition of just “two or three players” would leave City well equipped to challenge for a second promotion in 12 months next season. The Bantams joint-chairman revealed efforts to sign new recruits are underway as boss
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Big Lunch time
An event to encourage people to have lunch with their neighbours will raise money for Manorlands Hospice, Oxenhope, near Keighley. From 11.30am to 3pm on Sunday, shoppers will be able to enjoy food donated by local businesses at Airedale Shopping Centre
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Contraband cigarettes are seized
Border Force officers have foiled an attempt to smuggle nearly 30,000 cigarettes through Leeds Bradford International Airport, including thousands hidden inside specially-adapted waistcoats (pictured). The seizure was made when officers became
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Gold Standard code of conduct sees fall in crime fall in Bradford
A code of conduct for gold shops in Bradford – introduced after a series of violent robberies in the city – has helped to reduce offences. Police began Operation Scaldlock in January following six jewellery raids in 12 days, described by detectives
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Kirklees Active Leisure runs swimming teacher and coach courses
Fancy taking the plunge into a new profession? Kirklees Active Leisure is running a series of swimming teacher and coach courses throughout the year. Working in partnership with the ASA & IOS (Institute of Swimming) they are delivering professional
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Woman denies killing her four-year-old son
A Bradford mother has pleaded not guilty to killing her four-year-old son. Amanda Hutton, 42, yesterday appeared in the dock at Bradford Crown Court alongside her son, Tariq Khan, 24. They were arrested in connection with the discovery of the
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Film about copper thieves is toast of Cannes
A film about young copper thieves made in Bradford has been the toast of the Cannes Film Festival. The Selfish Giant was named Europa Cinemas Label’s Best European Film at Cannes, following a unanimous judges’ vote, and received a standing ovation
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'Question Time' for Shipley residents
Bradford Council leader David Green and his executive face will face the public at an inaugural ‘Question Time’ event at the end of next month. They are holding the event so people in the Shipley parliamentary constituency can speak directly to
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Meetings to be held on future of Kirklees Council services
A series of discussions on the future relationship between Kirklees Council and the communities it serves will take place throughout June. The public meetings – called It’s Time To Talk will discuss the role of residents and community groups in
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Telegraph & Argus Bradford Crocus Cancer Appeal in spotlight
The Telegraph & Argus Bradford Crocus Cancer Appeal will be put in the spotlight during the weekly Bradford Hour on Twitter. People can find out more about our campaign to raise £1 million to fight cancer in Bradford by using the hashtags #BradfordHour
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Red Cross in appeal for Berlin Marathon runners
Runners in Bradford are being sought to represent Yorkshire and the British Red Cross in this year’s BMW Berlin Marathon. The charity has a handful of places left and hopes for more people from the county to fill their ranks. The event takes
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Farmer's waste tip plan set to be rejected
A plan to tip thousands of tonnes of inert waste in a ravine on Addingham farmland has been recommended for refusal by North Yorkshire planners next week. The scheme for Duke of Devonshire-owned land at Farfield Farm, Bolton Road, was submitted
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Walker prepares for pivotal Bradford Bulls week
Chev Walker returns to Hull KR this weekend in no doubts as to the importance of the match to the Bulls’ play-off hopes. After four defeats in their last five Super League outings, albeit to the top four teams, Francis Cummins’ men are desperate
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Bradford Bulls loanee Evans backs himself to cut it at Wolves
Ben Evans believes he can force his way into Tony Smith’s star-studded Warrington squad next year. The Wales forward is on a season-long loan at Odsal but is under contract to the Wolves until the end of 2014. Evans has impressed for the Bulls
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Public meeting to be held on police station opening hours changes
A Bradford councillor has called a public meeting after it emerged that opening hours of public help desks at police stations across the district are being slashed. Ruth Billheimer (Lab, Eccleshill) claims consultation with the public could have
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Old chapel to be inspected amid fears for safety
Bradford Council officers will assess the safety of a derelict old Haworth chapel following concerns raised by a ward councillor. Councillor Rebecca Poulsen (Con, Worth Valley) said she was worried about the structural condition of the former Primitive
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Women urged to enter Race For Life
Women are being urged to seize their last chance to enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life at Lister Park, Bradford, next month. So far 1,640 participants have already joined the formidable army who are ready to take on cancer but there are still
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Another magic Mo-ment for Ali
Bradford College’s Mo Ali cruised to victory in the ABA National Junior Championship in Mansfield. It is his second national title this season and he now goes on to box for England in the Three Nations Championship. Ali is a student on the
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Classroom campaign aims to get pupils talking
Children across Bradford district will be encouraged to talk more in school during a month-long series of activities and events. The district’s Language for Learning Steering Group has announced The Talking Children campaign, set up to promote
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Dog killed by eating metal hidden in meat found in Keighley park
A man has spoken of his grief and anger after his dog was fatally injured by eating meat packed with nails and screws left in a Keighley park. Highfield resident John Pickard said Molly, an eight-year-old Weimaraner, was left vomiting blood shortly
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Foul-mouthed mother drove neighbours to sleep in cellar
Magistrates have slapped an ASBO on a foul-mouthed mother-of-four after her racist ranting forced neighbours to seek refuge by sleeping in their cellar. Jobless single-mum Lauren Beckham agreed to accept the three-year anti-social behaviour order
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Volunteers give aid to carers at crucial time
It can happen to anyone at any time in their lives. Becoming a carer isn’t something you can prepare for. Whether old age, illness or injury, the circumstances leading you to look after a loved one can change family life forever. For Justine
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Ellis cleans up at Guiseley's player of the year bash
Guiseley defender Danny Ellis came away from the club’s end of season awards night with an armful of trophies following another consistent campaign. Ellis was a stalwart of the defence as the Lions again claimed runners-up spot in the Conference
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Theme Park, the Dunwells, KatMen and more are latest join the line-up for Bingley Music Live
The lineup for this summer’s Bingley Music Live festival continues to fill up, with six more names announced today. Organisers have confirmed another set of hotly tipped bands and singers. Theme Park, The Dunwells, The Dirty Rivers, KatMen,