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Georgiou returns for Leeds Carnegie
Leeds Carnegie have made 11 changes, including the return from Wharfedale of full back Christian Georgiou, for their match at Bristol tomorrow in the British & Irish Cup (3pm). Head coach James Lowes' side includes two players who impressed with
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Plato and Tordoff top Brands Hatch qualifying
Jason Plato secured his fourth pole of the year today ahead of the season-ending Brands Hatch Grand Prix in the British Touring Car Championship. The fifth-placed MG KX Momentum Racing man finished ahead of his team-mate Sam Tordoff, of Rawdon
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Man repeatedly hit with metal bar in attempted robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses to an attempted robbery in which the victim was repeatedly struck with a metal bar. The incident happened at around 4pm yesterday when a 27-year-old man from Shipley was about to board the 645 bus to Buttershaw
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EDL Bradford protest meeting breaks up after just an hour of speeches
A protest meeting of about 600 EDL members in Bradford city centre has ended after barely an hour of speeches and chanting. The resignation of EDL leader Tommy Robinson and poor weather seems to have combined to make the demonstration far smaller
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Coffees celebrate world title!
A Bradford bus driver and lifelong speedway fan came up with a different way of celebrating the sport’s latest English world champion. John Murphy bought seven of his colleagues a coffee to mark Tai Woffinden’s success and to give a symbolic nod
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Jamaican event
Bradford’s Jamaican communities are invited to attend a cultural evening in Huddersfield on Sunday, October 13, in recognition of Black History Month. The town’s branch of the Jamaica National Council will host the event from 6pm at the Hudawi Centre
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New branch aids charities
A building society celebrated opening a new branch by donating £500 to charity. The Yeadon Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) branch was officially opened by YBS Yorkshire’s Chief Executive Chris Pilling and Greg Mulholland, MP for Leeds North West
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Spooktacular
Youngsters will be treated to some ‘Spooktacular’ entertainment. Harry Potter and Hagrid magic shows and trick or treat trails are just some of the activities on offer at the ‘Spooktacular’ event in Cleckheaton market, Horncastle Street, Cleckheaton
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Elephant Mac runs marathon for charity
An ‘elephant’ will be amongst the runners setting out on a new fundraising race next weekend. Mac the elephant, aka environmental consultant James Richardson from Otley, is hoping to raise at least £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support by competing
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Rupert is made Alzheimer's champion
A singer-songwriter from Ilkley has been made a Champion of Alzheimer’s Research UK. Rupert Stroud, 26, was given the title in recognition of his exceptional support for the charity following the loss of his grandma Eileen to Alzheimer’s disease
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Calverley stewards' golf days raise £5,000 for charities
Golfers swung into action to raise an ace £5,000 to help charities. The West Yorkshire Working Stewards Golf Society (WYWS) collected the money through nine golfing days held since April. Members pay £20 to play, with £6 going to charities
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Woodland is turned into learning area
A woodland site near Holme Wood Children’s Centre has been transformed into a forest learning environment by SureStart BHT. The group, who were awarded £9,225 for the project by the People’s Postcode Trust, have developed ‘The Learning Livada’
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A touch of Lions magic
A successful magic show has been staged by Otley Lions. The community service and fundraising group held the event, featuring performers from Bradford Magic Circle, at Otley Methodist Church. The magicians included the Lions’ own president
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Pop in for an apple day
Pop in for an orange pippin, bramley or russet at Bradford Apple Day 2013 in the Community Orchard, Bowling Park Allotments tomorrow. Apple Day features the appley cafe, apple juicing, entertainment, horticultural advice and information. Apples
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Public respond to appeal for help after discovery of baby's body at Shipley waste plant
Detectives trying to trace the mother of a baby boy whose body was found in rubbish at a waste-processing plant in Shipley have had a good response for help from the public so far. Officers from the Homicide and Major Enquiries Team are now following
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Pregnant woman charged with arson after house blaze
A pregnant woman saved by neighbours from her blazing home today appeared in custody at Bradford Magistrates Court charged with arson with intent to endanger life. Charlene Hall, 26, was remanded back behind bars to appear before the Crown Court
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Appeal goes out for volunteers to become Bradford first responders
A five-fold increase in volunteer 999 call responders is needed in Bradford South, according to the ambulance service. Currently there are five Community First Responders serving a three-mile radius from Odsal fire station, but ideally 25 are needed
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Police and Crime Commissioner backs Bradford forces merger
Controversial plans to merge the two Bradford police divisions, as part of a cost-cutting restructuring of the West Yorkshire force, have been backed by the Police and Crime Commissioner. West Yorkshire PCC Mark Burns Williamson said the proposals
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Thin Lizzy tribute night to aid project
In the spirit of ‘An Roisin Dubh’ - the Black Rose Foundation - a Bradford charity is to hold a tribute night dedicated to the memory of Thin Lizzy's Philip Lynott (pictured). The Joshua Project has planned the event for January 4 2014 - the 28th
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Volunteers wanted to help Bradford disabled group
A disabled sports organisation in Bradford needs more volunteer drivers and escorts to help with the work it does across the district. Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure (BDSL) runs three fully-adapted minibuses under the umbrella of ‘community
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French lesson
Dreampark Touring Theatre Company transported Hipperholme Grammar students to the Cote D’Azur in their latest French production giving Year 7 and 11 pupils the opportunity to practice their French.
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Police investigate second arson attack on The Russian Restaurant, Bradford, in a week
Police are investigating an arson attack on a restaurant in Bradford city centre - the second one there in a week. The blaze broke out at 2.30am today at The Russian Restaurant in Manor Row. Fire crews from Bradford, Fairweather Green and Idle
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Road crossing death of man, 63, ‘still a mystery’
Mystery remains as to why a man chose a precarious path across a busy Bradford road instead of a nearby pedestrian crossing, an inquest heard. Assistant Bradford deputy coroner Dr Dominic Bell said it would be too difficult to conclude that Mustafa
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NHS England boss visits 111 call centre
The chief executive of NHS England has visited the region’s new NHS 111 urgent care service provided by Yorkshire Ambulance Service. Sir David Nicholson was at the trust’s Wakefield headquarters, which houses one of Yorkshire’s three NHS 111 call
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Dance spectacle marks Bradford arts company anniversary
Bradford-based arts company Kala Sangam is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a concert of global song and dance which will involve a Brazilian samba procession through the city centre. The company, which moved to St Peter’s House in Forster
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Blaze-hit Bradford store is back in business
A Bradford supermarket gutted by a devastating fire in July has celebrated starting the first phase of its revamp this week. The Pakeezah store on Girlington’s Ingleby Road was destroyed in the blaze, costing the company more than £5 million, but
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Practices help with your health
Three GP practices in Bradford will use drop-in events to give people information on how they can stay healthy. People living in the Shipley, Thornton and Denholme areas can go along to the events today to get expert advice and help from healthcare
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Sports hall will have a turf roof!
A new school sports hall complete with an eco-friendly ‘living roof’ has been given the go-ahead. The new state-of-the-art sports pavilion is planned for Bradford Academy, in East Bowling, on the site of the old Bowling Community College. The
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Bradford burglary youth is spared custody
A teenager has been spared an immediate custodial sentence for breaking into a man’s house at night and stealing his laptop computer, wallet and driving licence. Luke Darling, 18, of Fifth Avenue, Bradford Moor, pleaded guilty to burgling the property
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Children go behind the scenes at police station
Sixty children from Westbourne Primary School in Manningham found out what it’s like to be a police officer. The youngsters spent a morning at nearby Lawcroft House police station where they got to try out handcuffs, visit the custody area, and
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Centenary date for big musical
One of the biggest musicals of recent times is given the centenary treatment by Keighley Amateurs next week. The society is celebrating its 100th birthday by staging Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Whistle Down the Wind. Audiences at Victoria Hall will
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Fighting talk from Bantams old boy McLaren as Hanson and Goodison ready to go toe-to-toe
Paul McLaren reckons the heavyweight contest between two players celebrating milestones will decide the Valley Parade verdict tomorrow. In the claret and amber corner is James Hanson, City’s in-form targetman making his 150th league start for his
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Bradford City: Parkinson has no concerns over Oliver's fitness
Phil Parkinson expects Luke Oliver to “embrace” his promotion to senior centre half tomorrow. The sudden shortage in the middle of the back four has seen the 2011-2012 player of the year as the only specialist available for the role. Oliver
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Grandad, 86, raises Crocus Appeal cash with marathon ride
An 86-year-old cyclist tackled a marathon course across the Yorkshire Dales to raise £525 for the Telegraph & Argus Bradford Crocus Cancer Appeal. Grandad Thomas Woods, of East Bowling, Bradford, faced 30mph winds and a puncture as he pedalled
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Bradford wool is given pride of place at Harvey Nichols
Bradford’s textile heritage will be played out in the window of one of the region’s most exclusive shopping destinations. A sheep created from chicken wire and wool stands under an umbrella festooned with fabric reflecting the legacy of an animal
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Stabbing probe
Police in Bradford are investigating an incident in which a 41-year-old local man suffered puncture wounds following an alleged assault on Clifton Street, near to the junction with Manningham Lane. Officers were called to scene last Saturday morning
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Tell us your ideas for Saltaire's future
People living in Saltaire are urged to let their imaginations run wild with unusual, big or surreal ideas as the World Heritage Site moves into a new era. Bradford Council’s world heritage site officer, who took up her post this summer, said residents
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Clothing fit for the larger cyclist!
Three Ilkley cyclists have launched a range of sportswear to encourage cyclists – whatever their weight or fitness abilities – to take to the road without feeling uncomfortable in unflattering and tight-fitting clothing. The company – Fat Lad At
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Bradford man admits child cruelty
A Bradford man who smacked a six-year-old girl so hard he bruised her thighs and bottom has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, with 100 hours of unpaid work. The man, in his 20s, who cannot be named to protect
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Parkinson defiant as Bradford City aim to overcome Davies setback
Phil Parkinson is calling for an “us against the world” siege mentality to see City to another Valley Parade triumph tomorrow. His plans for the home clash with bottom club Tranmere have been riddled with setbacks – with the squad reduced to one
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Gargrave man admits child porn and bestiality images charges
A 28-year-old man who hoarded hundreds of child pornography images as well as pictures of bestiality will be sentenced at Bradford Crown Court on November 8. Sean Morgan, of Swirecroft Road, Gargrave, near Skipton, pleaded guilty to 27 offences
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New Bradford Bulls investor imminent
Ryan Whitcut has revealed the Bulls could be ready to announce the club’s latest new investor next week. Cullingworth-based businessman Ian Watt yesterday joined Whitcut and Mark Moore in coming on board at the Provident Stadium. But talks
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Prayers at service for Bingley's economic recovery
A special service aimed at boosting Bingley’s economy through the power of prayer takes place at All Saints Parish Church tomorrow. Bishop of Bradford Nick Baines and Shipley MP Philip Davies are to take part in the service organised by All Saints
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Builder partially blinded man in glass attack
A builder who partially blinded a man by smashing a glass into his face on a pub dance floor has been sentenced to 20 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, with 300 hours of unpaid work. David Shackleton, 31, of Red Holt Crescent, Keighley
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Shipley MP hits out at £575m unpaid fines
One of the district’s MPs has revealed that more than £575 million in court fines is unpaid across the UK. Shipley MP Philip Davies said the amount was unacceptable and made a mockery of the justice system. He said: “People will be astonished
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Rare move urges rethink on pools closure plan
A committee hopes to force a re-think on controversial Council proposals to close four swimming pools and open four new ones in different places. In a rare move, a scrutiny committee concerned about the lack of crucial detail in the plans has demanded
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I'm so lucky to have Hume as my No 2, says Bradford Park Avenue boss Deacey
For a second week on the trot Park Avenue broke up their midweek training schedule with a friendly game. Manager John Deacey felt it would be the best preparation ahead of today’s FA Cup third qualifying-round tie against Penrith. The decision
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Fire crews to strike for five hours
Firefighters will be back on strike for five hours next Saturday night in protest at an ongoing dispute over pension changes. The Fire Brigades Union has announced plans for further strike action due to take place on October 19 between 6.30pm and
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Yorkshire map out vision for future
Chief executive Mark Arthur has revealed that the Yorkshire hierarchy are determined to drive the club forward in the coming years – with particular help from league clubs and businesses within the county. Arthur, appointed at Headingley in early
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'Go about your normal business', urges police chief
Bradford’s police chief yesterday addressed thousands of Muslims across the city, urging them to let officers “do what they do well” when the English Defence League visits Bradford today. Chief Superintendent Simon Atkin, divisional commander of
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EDL members gather for protest in Bradford city centre
Around 200 supporters of the English Defence League have gathered outside the Queen pub in Bridge Street in Bradford city centre ahead of their planned demonstration. As they arrived this morning, they were greeted by grey skies and a persistent
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Heart attack survivor praised for saving woman from house blaze
A heart attack survivor is being hailed a hero after risking his life to save a neighbour trapped in a burning house. Garry Hodgson had already been forced back by ferocious flames and choking smoke at groung-floor level, but refused to give up
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I was to blame – Sorry Bower holds his hands up after upsetting Guiseley fans
Recently-appointed boss Mark Bower issued an apology to the club’s supporters after last weekend’s game, blaming himself for a perceived snub. Following the Lions’ 4-1 defeat at third-placed Altrincham, the players did not acknowledge their travelling
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Man is held
Officers from the Manningham and Girlington Neighbourhood Policing Team helped detective colleagues with an arrest inquiry for a man wanted for burglary. Despite the fact he no longer lived at the address provided, the officers traced him to a
