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Planning file 15/10/2013
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Ilkley: construction of a small wooden building, with no permanent foundations, for use as a personal study, 62 Bolling Road. Ilkley: construction of extension to rear and
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Air guitar contest
Bradford’s guitar hero wannabes will get the chance to channel their inner rock star at an ‘Air Guitar Rock Off’ in the city this weekend. Flares on Morley Street will host the events on Friday and Saturday, with entrants able to sign up at the
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Brownlee brothers have Horsforth pub named after them
A Bradford company has honoured champion triathletes the Brownlee brothers with a pub in their name. The former Grey Horse in Long Row, Horsforth, has become the Brownlee Arms in tribute to Olympic champion Alistair and Jonathan, who won bronze
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Moxon staying with Yorkshire after ECB interview
Yorkshire will be boosted by the news that director of professional cricket Martyn Moxon is to remain at Headingley. It follows interest from the ECB regarding their soon to be vacant position of managing director of the England team. Moxon
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Jemiyo on medal hunt in Belgium
Bierley’s Oye Jemiyo will compete in the Belgium Disabled International Open Table Tennis Championships on October 29. Last year he won two bronze medals at the USA International Open. Oye has moved up from 56 to No 45 in the world rankings
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Johnson ready for Hendry test
Joe Johnson reckons he will be hot stuff this weekend. Mind you, he might need to be! The curry-loving Bradford potter, who is sponsored by Akbar’s Restaurants, is facing seven-times world champion Stephen Hendry in the 888.casino.com World Seniors
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Companies urged to apply for Regional Growth Fund aid
Firms in the Leeds City Region, including Bradford, have until December 9 to submit bids for funding under the latest £300 million round of the Regional Growth Fund. The latest round of Government funding will be available only to projects put
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Brownlee record falls to Adams
Running log Tom Adams smashed Alistair Brownlee’s course record in the Withins Skyline fell race from Penistone Park at Haworth. From the start Adams had only 2005 winner Simon Bailey as company until the skyline run to Top Withins ruin.
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McArdle starts for Northern Ireland
Bradford City centre back Rory McArdle will start for Northern Ireland in tonight's World Cup qualifier against Israel in Tel Aviv. It will be his sixth cap and first since he joined City. He has been on the bench for the last three qualifiers
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Wibsey Warriors pull clear thanks to Sutcliffe double
Wibsey Warriors eased into the third round of the BARLA Yorkshire Cup with an excellent 28-0 win at Batley Boys. The first half was a close affair, with only a Barry Small try converted by Luke Helliwell separating the teams. But the Warriors
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Pub company holds open day for prospective landlords in Bradford
A leading pub company is holding an event for potential licensees in Bradford this week. Admiral Taverns will host an open day for prospective landlords at The Fire Brigade on Southfield Lane on Thursday between 11am and 6pm. The company said
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Waites seventh seed to retain world darts title
Defending champion Scott Waites has been seeded seven for the BDO World Championships in January. Bradford-born Waites, drawn against Alan Norris in the first round, is a 5-1 shot to retain his title at Frimley Green. Waites was knocked out
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Leeds-Bradford Airport bus service to be cut back
A bus linking Otley, Menston and Pool-in-Wharfedale to Leeds Bradford Airport is to stop and be replaced with a cut-down service. As reported in the T&A last week, the airport is ending the £250,000-a year-subsidy it has been providing for
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Riddlesden school to host fireworks display
Riddlesden St Mary’s CE Primary School will host its annual fireworks display on November 2. But this year there will be no bonfire as the usual site on the school grounds is no longer available. There will be a low-noise firework display for
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Battling Wyke push leaders hard
Wyke 10, Brotherton Bulldogs 42 Wyke ensured Division One leaders Brotherton Bulldogs knew they had been in a tough Pennine League game before the battling hosts slipped to defeat. Wyke may now be without a win in their opening five matches
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Eccleshill drink-driver sentenced after collision
A drink-driver in a stolen car struck and injured another motorist as he inspected the damage from an earlier collision, a court heard today. Bradford Crown Court was told Thomas Blakey, 20, was in a Mercedes-Benz car which had been stolen in a
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Carr hat-trick drives Dynamos to 11-0 win
Courbon Carr hit top form with a hat-trick as Baildon Trinity Dynamos under-12s surged to an 11-0 Keybury League win at Keighley Shamrock Crusaders. Louis Fialdini added a double and the tally was completed by Louis Anderson, Denon Sokee, Kian
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Motorbike stolen from Buttershaw business
Thieves stole a motorbike from a business premises in Buttershaw – one of seven reported crimes in the Royds area of Bradford over seven days. Police figures released today for October 5 to 11 revealed the bike was stolen in Farfield Road.
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Lie of land good for Thornton Time Team man's ‘geophys’ firm
A Bradford archaeological business associated with the Time Team television series is set for substantial growth by helping the construction sector avoid damaging the environment and buried heritage. Thornton-based GSB Prospection is on course
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Wibsey setting up junior section
Wibsey Rugby Union Club are setting up a junior section. Under-sevens and under-eights are invited to the first session at Northfield Road on Sunday (10.30-11.30am). Further information is available from Dan Horsfall on 07725-129291.
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Retirement party for ‘Big Al’
Amateur rugby league stalwart Alan ‘Big Al Spanner’ Spencer celebrates his 65th birthday and retirement at Birkenshaw Liberal Club on Saturday, November 2 (7.30pm). Spencer played and coached at a number of clubs, including Dudley Hill, West Bowling
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Pair avoid jail after admitting to fraud
Brothers who “clocked” the mileage of vehicles they sold in their secondhand car business were given suspended prison sentences. Naveed Malik, 36, of Wheatlands Drive, Heaton, Bradford, and 42-year-old Dawood Malik, of Back Lane, Wilsden, admitted
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Man arrested as police treat acid attack as attempted murder
Detectives investigating an attack in which a man suffered life threatening injuries in Bradford have made an arrest in connection with the ongoing enquiries. A 23-year-old Bradford man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder yesterday evening
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Avenue FA Cup tie switched
Park Avenue's FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie with Kidderminster has been moved back a day as expected. The second-placed Skrill Premier Harriers will now visit Horsfall on Sunday, October 27 at 3pm. The match was put back 24 hours on police
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Pudsey textile manufacturer lands deal with Harrods
Historic Pudsey textile firm Hainsworth has clinched a deal to supply luxury woollen blankets to top people’s store, Harrods. The firm, which has remained in family hands since 1783, is supplying Harrods with blankets from its luxury lifestyle
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Wyke Library's family history and map day
South Bradford Local History Alliance is having a family history and map day at Wyke Library on Saturday November 2 from 10am to 3pm. Members of Bradford Family History Group will be on hand to give advice on how to start tracing family roots and
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Injured woman found after brawl in Bradford's Lilycroft Road area
A woman was found with facial injuries after a fight in Bradford. Officers from Manningham and Toller Neighbourhood Policing Team were called to reports of a fight the Lilycroft Road area yesterday morning. On arrival, they found the injured
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Merger ‘is only way to safeguard future' of Prospect Mailing Services in Wyke
A merger involving a Bradford-based direct-mailing company is the only way to safeguard the firm’s future, according to the chief executive responsible for brokering the deal. Kevin Dunstall, of investment group Cogent B2B, is working on the move
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Shipley MP Philip Davies backs meningitis B vaccine bid
An MP has thrown his weight behind a campaign to get a meningitis B vaccine introduced in the UK – paid for by cuts in overseas aid. According to Health Protection Agency figures, 1,871 people have been diagnosed with meningococcal infections in
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Bradford crowned curry capital for third year in a row
Bradford has retained its title as Curry Capital of Britain for the third year in a row. The city narrowly beat competition from second placed Glasgow and third placed Wolverhampton in the annual competition, scoring 83.6 points out of a possible
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
From the T&A... 25 years ago: Irish supermarket chain Dunnes was struggling to recruit staff for their new £1 million store in Idle, despite more than 22,000 people being unemployed across the Bradford district. 50 years ago: A Bradford
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Getting old is a real pain in the neck!
There’s nothing like a nagging pain to remind you that you’re not getting any younger. I’ve had a stiff neck for about six weeks and it isn’t getting any better. I first noticed it on the plane returning from holiday at the end of August, and put
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Public should not have to foot EDL protest bill
Now that the dust has settled after the English Defence League’s damp squib of a rally at the weekend, a serious investigation is needed into the true cost to the city. For the benefit of around 600 people, Bradford’s Saturday was completely disrupted
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'Restrictions will give young drivers time to prepare their skills'
Learning to drive is the ambition of many 17-year-olds. Having your own wheels brings independence, but it also brings a huge amount of responsibility and that is something some young drivers aren’t prepared for. Passing a driving test is one
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Gp practice under threat of warrant in Bradford Crown Court murder case
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 yesterday via a video link from Wakefield Prison
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Bereaved women urged to join networking group
Women whose husbands have died are being encouraged to join a networking group to make new friendships with people who can understand the difficulties of coping with their loss. The Jolly Dollies is an organisation founded by widows, for widows
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Bridge charity issues warning on legal-high drug use
Bradford’s biggest drugs charity is urging those dependent on legal highs to seek help as the number of people using such substances is on the rise. Jon Royle, chief executive of the Bridge charity, said legal highs and novel psychoactive substances
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Bradford's textile industry is alive and wool!
Bradford may not be the first place that springs to mind when watching models sashaying down the catwalk in designer creations. Many won’t remember the city’s status as the one-time wool capital of the world, but Bradford played a significant part
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Buttershaw woman pleads guilty to child abduction
A woman flagrantly breached an official warning not to have a vulnerable girl in her house, a court heard yesterday. Bradford Crown Court was told the 13-year-old was found in bed with Joyce Parker, 34, who was fully clothed and in a dazed condition
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Police warn drivers to be vigilant on Bradford City home game days
Police have warned there is often an increase in thefts from cars when Bradford City play at home. Officers from Manningham and Toller Neighbourhood Policing Team are urging fans to make sure all their valuables are removed from their cars when
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Bradford brothel keeper sentencing adjourned
A woman will be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to keeping a brothel. Renata Klodka, 46, appeared before Judge David Hatton QC at Bradford Crown yesterday. Klodka, of Church Lane, Manchester, pleaded guilty to keeping a brothel on
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Volunteers dig in for clear-up of community in Shipley
Volunteers have been digging deep to help a community clear-up. Workers from Associated Waste Management, based on Canal Road, Shipley, spent yesterday dodging the rain with others to tidy an allotment off Crag Road in Windhill. The Crag Community
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Donations sought for Bradford foodbank
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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Night work noise fear at Wilsden quarry
New night-time working at Bank Top stone quarry, in Wilsden, looks likely to be approved despite parish council concerns that local peace and quiet might suffer. M and M Yorkshire Stone Products wants permission to cut sandstone and use a forklift
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Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure appeals for volunteers
A disabled sports organisation in Bradford needs more volunteer drivers and escorts to help with its work across the district. Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure (BDSL) runs three fully-adapted minibuses under the umbrella of ‘community transport
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Assets of Silsden's Ecology Building Society pass £120m mark
Ethical savings and green mortgage provider Ecology Building Society says assets have passed £120 million. The Silsden-based mutual said total assets had grown from £109.7 million since the end of December, building on last year’s asset rate growth
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Boss leads big jump by Bradford's JCT600 staff
Car firm boss John Tordoff led 21 of his staff in a daredevil charity stunt which exceeded its fundraising target. The chief executive of Bradford-based motor retail group JCT600 joined staff from the family-owned firm’s Apperley Bridge group head
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Jobs set to go at Shipley greetings card and stationery firm
Job cuts are being planned by a Shipley-based greetings card and stationery firm which lost its largest customer last year. The Regent Group of Companies, based on Dockfield Road, has begun consulting the 67-strong workforce and has warned of “
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Bolling Hall opens doors for Halloween tour
Families are being challenged to walk among the spooky spirits that inhabit the dark recesses of Bolling Hall this Halloween. The scariest night of the year will be marked at one of Bradford’s oldest buildings with the annual Dark Gatherings: Hauntings
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Fans happy to get steamed up at Keighley and Worth Valley Railway extravaganza
Visitors from far and wide flocked to Keighley for an autumn steam spectacular. They arrived to enjoy three days of activities on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. This year’s instalment of the popular annual event featured a visit from
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Dragon-themed fun for children at Otley Courthouse
Dragons will dominate activities at Otley Courthouse during the October half-term holidays. Two craft workshops for children, focusing on making puppets and clay versions of the mythical creatures, will be held on Tuesday, October 29, and Wednesday
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Addingham man Henri Murison joins fight to be Labour candidate for Keighley
A second politician has put his name forward to fight to be Labour candidate for the Keighley seat at the next general election. Yorkshire born Henri Murison, 29, lives in Addingham and already has experience in politics after a role on the cabinet
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Road works warning for Spen Lane in Gomersal
Resurfacing work is to start on Monday, October 28 on Spen Lane at Gomersal. The work will take place between the junction Barrington Parade and the Post Office at Gomersal Hill Top and should take one week to complete, weather permitting.
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Minister Pickles announces new guidance for council housing allocation
New guidance to ensure that councils prioritise local people for social housing was announced by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles yesterday. Under the proposed system, only people who have lived in an area for two years or more will be given
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Court File
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: Graham Chappell, aged 34, of Leonard Street, Poplar House, Bingley; entering building with intent to steal, committing offence during period of conditional discharge, dealt
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Ilkley Choral Show will be held
A fundraising choral show will be held in Ilkley next month. The Charity Christmas Concert, in aid of Cruse Bereavement Care, takes place at Christchurch on Saturday, November 30. Running from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, the show will be hosted by soprano
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RFL warn Bradford Bulls to get a move on
The Rugby Football League have urged the Bulls to act swiftly and provide them with the information required to ratify the club’s change of ownership and safeguard their place in Super League. It was announced on September 25 that Omar Khan had
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Richard Tunningley joins Bradford Bulls coaching staff
Richard Tunningley was today confirmed as the Bulls’ new under-19s coach. Tunningley joins the club from Castleford, where he was working as head of youth development, having also served the Tigers as player performance manager since April 2010
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Ravenhill asks to leave Bradford City
Ricky Ravenhill is on his way out of Valley Parade. The former club captain has asked to leave City because of a lack of games – and they will help him find a loan move. Phil Parkinson confirmed that Ravenhill’s name has been circulated and
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House prices rise welcomed by boss of Crossflatts' UKAR
State-owned mortgage company boss Richard Banks has welcomed the prospect of house prices rising as a result of the Government’s Help to Buy scheme which enables people to buy a home with a deposit of just five per cent. Richard Banks, managing
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Moira’s charity jump for the Michelle Fuller Head and Neck Research Fund
A devoted daughter overcame her fear of flying to complete a skydive to raise money for a mouth cancer charity and celebrate her own mum being given the all-clear from the disease. Bradford College student Moira Finlayson, 18, did the 13,000ft
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Bradford City left back Meredith has ambition to fill Australia’s problem position
Even for the cut-throat world of international football, sacking the coach after qualifying for the World Cup finals sounds harsh. But Holger Osieck’s departure from the Australia hot-seat came as no shock for fans Down Under. He was fired
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Bradford Park Avenue look at Sunday switch for big FA Cup tie
Bradford Park Avenue’s fourth qualifying round FA Cup tie against Conference Premier high-fliers Kidderminster Harriers at Horsfall Stadium looks set to be played a week on Sunday. The Conference North club were handed home advantage in yesterday
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Call for new powers to ban EDL demonstrations
A review of legislation that allows groups like the English Defence League to hold demonstrations that are intent on “disruption” should be carried out, senior figures have urged. West Yorkshire’s police and crime commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson
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Drug-dealing Bradford trio jailed for 16 years
Three men, who admitted a conspiracy to supply drugs on the streets of Bradford, have been sentenced to a total of 16 years imprisonment. “Three strikes” drug dealer Haroon Aurangzeb, 21, of Wingfield Street, Barkerend, was jailed for seven years
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Concern over Bingley pub’s plans for new bar
A businessman wants to turn outside toilets at one of his pubs into a bar area to meet customer demand, but objectors living nearby say the idea is “entirely inappropriate”. The Glen Hotel owner Neil Pickles said punters have complained during
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Design a T&A Christmas card to help Bradford Crocus Cancer Appeal
Creative youngsters can sprinkle some festive magic on the Telegraph & Argus Bradford Crocus Cancer Appeal by designing the official T&A Christmas card. Children aged between four and 14 can enter our competition by drawing a Christmas
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Fun message of Bradford Science Festival
Bradford Science Festival gets under way tomorrow for a packed four days of magic, modification and (scientific) mayhem. The events will be spread out across Bradford and are split into events for children and more adult-orientated shows. As many
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National award for life-savers from Cottingley sports centre
Quick-thinking sports centre staff from Cottingley who saved the life of a collapsed gym member are to be honoured at the annual National Lifesaver Defibrillator Awards hosted by the national cardiac charity SADS UK. While working at the Nuffield
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Mother’s dread of ‘nightmare' inquest into soldiers' deaths
The mum of a Bradford soldier killed in Afghanistan has described how tomorrow’s inquest will again drag up the “nightmare” she has had to endure for the last 19 months. Private Christopher Kershaw, of Idle, died in Helmand province on March 6,
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Pregnant women at risk from pollution, study finds
A major European study involving thousands of Bradford mums has found that exposure during pregnancy to common air pollutants and traffic can significantly increase the risk of women having low-birthweight babies. The study recently published in
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Bradford City defender McArdle set for Northern Ireland start
Rory McArdle’s patience will surely pay off with a sixth cap for depleted Northern Ireland tonight. Suspensions to Jonny Evans and Gareth McAuley has left national boss Michael O’Neill searching for two new centre halves for the final World Cup
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Bradford man badly injured in acid attack at his home
Neighbours told of their shock last night after three masked intruders stormed a house and threw acid over its occupant in what police believe was a targeted attack. The victim, a 50-year-old man, was left hospitalised after being attacked in an
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Mum tells inquest of son’s mental state before he was found hanged at Wyke hospital
A mother has told an inquest how an unproven rape allegation “destroyed” her son, who was found hanging in hospital grounds in Bradford a week after he went missing on an unsupervised cigarette break. Psychiatric patient Peter Barnes, 31, was reported
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Immanuel College, Thackley, holds fundraiser to fulfil legacy of teacher Tracey Askham
College students and staff hope to raise enough money to fulfil the ambition of a beloved teacher who died in the summer. Tracey Askham was passionate about her charity work and was fundraising to finish building teachers’ quarters at Immanuel
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Public urged to get their free flu jab
Bradford’s public health chief is urging people eligible for a free winter flu vaccination to make sure they get it. All people 65 years old and over, those with long term health conditions, children aged two and three years and pregnant women
