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Farsley draw a blank at home
Farsley AFC 0, Bamber Bridge 0 Farsley were held to a goalless draw by visiting Bamber Bridge in Evo-Stik League Division One North. It was far from a bore draw, with chances at either end, but the sides had to settle for a point apiece as
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'Children must not be held in police cells overnight' says Bradford councillor
Children must not be locked up overnight in police cells, a Bradford councillor has warned – after new figures revealed thousands are across the district. Coun Ralph Berry, the Council’s executive member for education, demanded action after an
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White Star look good Betts
League cup ties, sponsored by GOALS Soccer, took precedence in the latest round of Bradford Sunday Alliance League fixtures. Buttershaw White Star and West Bowling - the two most likely to succeed in the Senior Cup - had
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Stirk deserves England selection
City of Bradford Swimming Club's Myles Stirk has been selected to attend an England Performance Profiling and Development day at York Sports Village this weekend. The day will comprise of pool and land-based testing and profiling and swimmer-education
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Dewsbury go so close to glory
Dewsbury came mighty close to their first victory of the season in the Spen Valley League. Not many would have given pointless Dewsbury much chance at home to leaders Route One Rovers in the Premier Division but they only lost 5-4. Nine goals
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Man seriously injured in acid attack in Bradford
Three masked intruders threw acid over a man today in what police believe was a targeted attack. The victim, a 50-year-old man, was attacked in an upstairs bedroom. He was left with serious leg injuries, and burns from the ‘acid-like substance
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Nine more records for top girl Rebekah
Bingley Grammar School pupil Rebekah Tiler has been in record-breaking form again. The Denholme teenager set six new British marks and three European in becoming British under-18 champion at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. Rebekah, who not
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Airedale Hospital staff urged to have flu jab
Front-line staff at Airedale Hospital are being urged to protect themselves and their patients by having their free flu jab as soon as possible. Employee health and wellbeing staff have launched their annual campaign and will be visiting wards
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Substitutions give Gildersome Old Boys the edge
Gildersome Spurs Old Boys were 'over the Moon' after their 3-1 home victory over Leeds Medics & Dentists in the first round of the Yorkshire Amateur League's Marflitt Cup. Medics failed to make their possession count in a high-tempo
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Yorkshire to resist overseas addition
Chief executive Mark Arthur says Yorkshire will only play with one overseas player during next season’s NatWest Twenty20 tournament. Kane Williamson has been signed up as the county’s full-time overseas player, allowing him to take part in all
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Otley fortnightly rubbish scheme to be introduced
Fortnightly bin collections are set to be introduced to Otley, Horsforth and Aireborough in a bid to cut waste and save money. Leeds City Council is planning to extend its alternate weekly black and green bin collections after the success of the
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Tyersal run leaders close
Ovenden West Riding held onto top spot in the West Riding County Amateur League Premier Division after a 3-2 victory over Tyersal. An early goal from Tyersal’s Damian Rushworth put the pressure on the visitors, who, with a
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MEP Godfrey Bloom launches autobiography
Controversial MEP Godfrey Bloom is launching his autobiography this week. Mr Bloom says he has written A Guinea A Minute in a whimsical style, adding that it includes some homespun and sometimes trenchant views. It will be launched on Thursday.
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Man warned over Scholemoor bike nuisance
A 22-year-old man has been warned by police that he could have his bike seized if he’s seen driving it in an anti-social manner. Officers issued a second section 59 warning to the man during an operation in Scholemoor today, which means if he is
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Man accused of murdering his grandmother appears in court via video link
A judge has threatened to issue a warrant if a GP practice fails to provide medical notes in the case of a man accused of murdering his grandmother. Nathaniel Flynn, 26, appeared at Bradford Crown Court today via a video link from Wakefield Prison
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Lawyer’s city roots
Last Saturday’s item about notable people from Allerton prompted a reader to remind us that distinguished lawyer Stanley Brodie QC was born in Allerton in 1930. His parents were Abraham, a doctor, and Cissie Brodie. He was educated at Bradford
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Talk held on royal yacht Britannia
There will be a talk about the Royal Yacht Britannia at a coffee morning later this month. The next Heckmondwike Coffee Plus event will feature a talk by Kirklees resident David MacDonald, who was formerly a radio operator and a DJ, about the Royal
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Mike Pannett's glorious beat
As a country bobby, Mike Pannett never quite knew what to expect when he was pounding his North Yorkshire beat. He might find himself in a high-speed car chase along the A64, or visiting a family in the wake of a domestic tragedy. Or he might find
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Garden lifeline for our wildlife
Anyone who’s been gardening for some years may well have noticed that, as time moves on, the wildlife which once frequented British gardens is becoming a rarer sight. In May, the State of Nature report compiled by 25 wildlife organisations found
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Glitz and glamour
Behind The Candelabra (Cert 15, 118 mins). Starring Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Rob Lowe, Dan Aykroyd, Scott Bakula, Debbie Reynolds, Cheyenne Jackson **** Scott Thorson (Damon) meets choreographer Bob Black (Bakula) in a gay bar and the two head
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The First World War explained
100 Years On... The British In The First World War by Frank White Micawber Books, £6.99 In advance of next year’s mass-media assault on the centenary of the First World War comes Frank White’s 195-page chronicle in everyday language of Britain’
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Memories of a school caretaker
Reaction to Vincent Finn’s photograph of St Bede’s Grammar School’s staff in the 1950s has been going on since it was published in the T&A on September 25. Mr Finn, a keen follower of and occasional contributor to Remember When? said that would
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My ‘health mistakes’ are worrying
“Do you really need all that stuff?” For years my colleagues have despaired over my work bag. They think it’s too heavy and full of unnecessary items. I agree, but because I work a long way from home, I worry about forgetting things I may need.
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Avenue handed plum home draw in FA Cup
Park Avenue were this morning handed an attractive draw for the FA Cup fourth qualifying round with a home clash against Skrill Premier high-fliers Kidderminster. Harriers are currently second behind leaders Cambridge and will offer the toughest
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Firms rally to help new Bradford shop
A businessman, forced to sleep on the floor of his shop after two break ins in a week, has revealed how the support of other businesses has given him the resolve to keep going. Chris Miles has had to spend hundreds of pounds for new front doors and
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Soofia sets off on Nepal trek
An adventurous Bradford woman is tackling the trek of a lifetime to raise money for a children’s charity. Soofia Sharif is heading to Nepal for a nine day-walk from Kathmandu to Annapurna base camp, and back. She said she will reach a height of
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Cliffe Castle Cafe plans open mic event
A family-friendly environment is promised at the first open mic afternoon at Cliffe Castle Cafe. Singer-songwriter Johnny B is organising the monthly music event, which begins on Sunday and runs from 11.30am to 4pm. Musicians will play half-hour
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Bradford councillor calls for cap on interest rates
A senior Bradford councillor is calling for a cap on interest rates charged by payday lenders to help limit the danger of people getting into debt. Councillor Val Slater, chairman of West Yorkshire Trading Standards, was speaking after proposals
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Buttershaw pub New Furnace plans a warm welcome with new landlord and landlady
The new landlords of a Bradford pub are hoping to hit the right notes to ensure the business has a bright future. Wendy and Graham Hesselgrove took over the New Furnace pub on Halifax Road in Buttershaw two months ago, and say they have had a positive
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Children from Idle benefit from Tough Mudder challenge
Seven friends who took on the Tough Mudder Challenge near Skipton have handed over cheques totalling more than £2,000. Gary Brown, 37, an office furniture salesman from Queensbury, and his friends were at Idle Primary School in Boothroyd Drive
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Question of context
SIR – In response to Mr Holmans’s rather disingenuous criticism of my ‘sluts’ joke (Letters, October 9), if he cares to look in the Oxford Dictionary of English he will see of the word slut is termed ‘slovenly’. The context in which I used it.
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Where’s the support?
SIR – Well said, John Hargreaves (Letters, October 8). It’s time that lefties stopped falsely attributing the need for foodbanks purely to current Government policies. Mr Hargreaves explains how most foodbanks work. My socialist friend Max Hey,
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Only she is responsible
SIR – Of course Mr Dallas (Letters, October 9) is right to pray for Amanda Hutton as she begins her sentence. He is following in a great tradition that goes back to the story of the prodigal son. But he really has no business taking a swipe at
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A short memory
SIR – Much as I did my level best to avoid the Tory party conference on radio and TV I had to endure some of it sadly, to find both David Cameron and his clan full of hypocrisy for singing the praises to the late Margaret Thatcher. Maybe Mr Cameron
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How do they get away with it?
SIR – In the past it has at least taken a bit of time for it to dawn on the majority of the population that a market sell-off of a public utility or asset was a very bad financial deal for the taxpayer. And of course, ‘services’ for all were turned
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Food is really decent
SIR – In response to the recent negative coverage on the standard of hospital food, I’d like to praise Bradford Royal Infirmary on its meals. There is a choice of hot and cold food options for lunch and dinner, the meals are substantial and include
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Surgery staff are stars
SIR – Please forgive me for writing on a point already made, but Christine Sharp (Letters, October 8) speaks meaningfully for so many of us accorded knee and hip replacement through our local NHS. The thoughtful care of Mr James Hahnel and his
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Call for bridge survey
SIR – The £3m Manchester Road Red Bridge was designed by Barra Mac Ruairi. He says it was to complement the “all singing and dancing” red bus shelters which were built in the centre of the road in 2002. Based on the somewhat sketchy figures available
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Such a crying shame
SIR – I must congratulate Emma Clayton for her excellent comments within her column on Tuesday, October 8. Regarding this TV programme The X Factor (which I attempt to avoid but am aware of its content), where contestants when discarded – or even
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Ladybirds return
SIR – I wonder if anyone else is having a plague of ladybirds? I must put at least six or eight out everyday. I don’t mind because I believe their numbers were dwindling at one time. So it is welcome back to our ladybirds. K Fitzgerald, Crosley
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Man is responsible
SIR – I didn’t expect Keith Thompson to respond to my tongue-in-cheek letter about global warming. What amazes me is that although the planet has been responsible for global climate change for millions of years, man has taken over this job in the last
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Soldiers’ plight
SIR – The Government’s decision to remove housing benefit and jobseeker allowance from under-25s is both cold and callous. The cruelty doesn’t stop there, either. Soldiers serving on the front line in Afghanistan are worried that Government
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Why we need more homes in our town
SIR – As a resident of Baildon, I’m concerned about the lack of serious local debate on the homes we need in our community when there’s clearly a big problem. Many of us are finding it really hard to save enough money to get on the housing ladder
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Is the end nigh for EDL nasties?
It is to be hoped the English Defence League left Bradford on Saturday with a warm sense of well-being and purpose. Because it seems that was the entire point of their demonstration in the city – a somewhat desperate attempt to bolster their own self-confidence
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A day to be very proud of Bradford
There are probably many people in Bradford today wondering what all the fuss was about with regards to the English Defence League’s demonstration in the city centre on Saturday. The rally was ultimately something of a damp squib, with only relatively
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Protecting the elderly this winter
There should be basic human rights to which we all have access and they include having enough to eat and being able to afford the fuel with which to heat our homes and cook our food. So it is simply not acceptable that some people – especially
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Guitar concert to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Skipton
Holy Trinity Church, Skipton, hosts a classical guitar concert featuring Declan Zapala on Sunday, October 27, at 8pm. Tickets cost £15 for adults, £10 for OAPs and £5 for children. Call (01756) 792739 or e-mail barrettclassicalguitars.co.uk
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Young musicians take part in Keighley Rotary Club competition
Nearly 20 children and teenagers showed off their musical flair at a competition in Keighley. They took part in the Rotary Club of Keighley Young Musician Competition, in Keighley Shared Church. The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Khadim Hussain
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Navdeep's coaching masterclass
All-round sportsman Navdeep Nigam entertained 50 Oasis Lister Park Academy pupils with a talk about controlled aggression at the school’s latest coaching masterclass. Nigam is not only a decent cricketer (he was the leading run-scorer
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Skipton-Gargrave road shut after accident
The A65 between Skipton and Gargrave was closed in both directions Saturday evening after a two-car crash near Thorlby. Firefighters from Skipton freed a woman driver, in her 30s, who was trapped in her car. She was taken to hospital with pelvic
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Appeal as man is struck by metal bar near Barkerend
Police are appealing for witnesses to an attempted robbery in which the victim was struck with a metal bar. The incident happened at 4pm Friday when a 27-year-old man from Shipley was about to board the 645 bus to Buttershaw from Otley Road, Bradford
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Parkinson accused in Moore rant at Bradford City boss
Ronnie Moore accused Phil Parkinson of “getting carried away” after City’s unbeaten home start came a cropper against lowly Tranmere. Ryan Lowe’s second-half strike yesterday condemned the Bantams to only their second loss since winning promotion
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Gift joy for youngster after toys stolen in raid
A nine-year-old boy, whose toys were smashed by heartless burglars, has had the smile put back on his face by kind-hearted businesswomen. The raiders stole Joshua Fleming’s electronic games equipment and TV in a break-in at his grandmother’s home
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Unpaid library fines are down
Money owed to libraries across the district in unpaid fines has more than halved in the last two years, to just under £84,000. The total amount of fines issued across Bradford between November 1, 2011, and September 23, 2013, was £247,404 – of that
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Pregnant woman from Ravenscliffe on arson charge
A pregnant woman saved by neighbours from her blazing home appeared in custody at Bradford Magistrates Court charged with arson with intent to endanger life at the weekend. Charlene Hall, 26, was remanded back behind bars to appear before the Crown
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Bradford Bulls cannot keep complaining ‘if only’
Brett Kearney is hoping to finally have his first successful Super League season next year after branding the past campaign “unacceptable”. The Australian full back joined the Bulls from Cronulla Sharks ahead of the 2010 campaign and has yet to
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Number of shisha lounges in decline after Bradford Council clampdown
The number of shisha lounges in the district has fallen by more than 40 per cent after a Bradford Council crackdown. There are currently 10 known lounges in the district, a drop of seven since January last year, the authority has revealed.
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Storytime session at Heckmondwike Library
A storytime session for under-fives runs from10am to 10.45am at Heckmondwike Library and Information Centre, in Walkley Lane. The free event on Tuesday, October 22, is part of the Family Learning Festival.
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Written warning over man's behaviour at BRI
Officers at Bradford Royal Infirmary have handed out a Red Letter to a man for Anti-Social Behaviour. He must not: verbally abuse staff, make inappropriate sexual comments, use foul language (swearing), urinate in sinks, or smoke in A&E.
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Bradford Metropolitan Foodbank appeals for donations
The Bradford Metropolitan Foodbank has appealed for religious organisations to donate food for those in need. The foodbank is currently distributing more than 700 food parcels a month to families and individuals in need. Founder Lashman Singh
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Deacey hails ‘brave’ Bradford Park Avenue match-winner
Bradford Park Avenue boss John Deacey was delighted after his side won a “difficult” home tie against Penrith 2-1 to reach the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup. Chris Howarth was the match-winner with a late headed goal and his effort earned
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Praise for police and communities after damp squib EDL protest
Police chiefs and community leaders have praised the people of Bradford after a protest in the city by the far-Right English Defence League passed off without incident. A major policing operation, involving more than 1,000 officers from across
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District schools 'cannot afford security to keep thieves at bay'
Thieves steal from a school, nursery or college in the district once every 17 hours on average, the Telegraph & Argus can exclusively reveal. Education chief Councillor Ralph Berry said the targeting of children by burglars and thieves was
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Ronnie Moore the merrier as his Rovers rattle Bradford City
City 0, Tranmere 1 Ronnie Moore may no longer be public enemy number one at Valley Parade – that dubious honour belongs to Steve Evans these days. But he will always be a Dick Dastardly character among the home fans. It may be 11 years ago
