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Swinging Sixties show Carnaby Street ticks all the right boxes
Carnaby Street The Alhambra Mini skirts – tick. Groovy dance moves – tick. Psychedelic shirts – tick. Ironic Beatles references – tick. Every box was crossed in this affectionate tribute to the Sixties, and the movers and shakers who made
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Bradford Park Avenue bow out of FA Cup after marathon replay
Kidderminster Harriers 2, Bradford Park Avenue 1 (aet) Bradford Park Avenue exited this season’s FA Cup in heartbreaking fashion after taking Conference Premier high-flyers Kidderminster to extra time in tonight’s fourth-round replay. It was
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Barry Selby acid attack death: man charged with murder
Detectives have charged a man with murder following the death of acid attack victim Barry Selby. Lee Calvert, 22, is due to appear at Bradford Crown Court tomorrow. Calvert, of Stirling Crescent, Holme Wood, Bradford, has already appeared before
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Fire crews tackle blaze near Peel Park
Fire crews tackled a blaze after being alerted by residents who found their street had become smoke-logged. Firefighters traced the smoke to a single storey building in between two mills at Peel Park Works, Undercliffe Road, Bradford, and had to
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Pregnant woman to be sentenced in January for Ravenscliffe fire
A pregnant woman behind bars for setting fire to a house will be sentenced on January 3 following the preparation of psychiatric and probation reports. Charleen Hall, 26, had to be rescued from the building on Thackeray Road, Ravenscliffe, in the
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Halloween with a Christian message promised for Bradford
Bumps that go Light in the Night is a children’s spooky alternative to traditional Halloween parties that will take place across Bradford tomorrow night. And while promising to be a spine-tingling affair where creepy fancy dress is welcome, any
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Fourmidable McDonagh in goal spree for Bradford Warriors
Bradford Warriors under-11s moved to the top of the Huddersfield RCD League with an 11-0 win at Cumberworth B – their fifth victory in a row. Brandon McDonagh hit four goals for a Warriors side who dominated the game from the start, and there were
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Police issue CCTV image over Frizinghall sex assault
Detectives investigating a “frightening” sexual assault in Frizinghall have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident. The man, who is believed to be in his early 20s, is pictured on the 662 bus from Bradford
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Airedale Hospital bosses consider changing meeting set-up
Hospital managers could start staging monthly board meetings at different venues to attract more members of the public. Airedale NHS Foundation Trust’s board currently meets at Airedale Hospital. Chairman Colin Millar asked if it would be a good
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Lumb’s a smash hit for West Bowling in bruising encounter
West Bowling 20 Queens 8 A superlative pack performance led by second row forward Richard Lumb paved the way for an impressive West Bowling win over Queens at Emsleys Rec. Queens, who are a very skilful and at times a very physical outfit,
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Wharfedale Naturalists Society's fungus forum
Wharfedale Naturalists Society enjoyed talks about fungi and the Scottish Highlands at its latest meeting. David Alred, a former president, took members on a “virtual fungus foray”.
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Bank Top fail to take their chances against Keighley
Bank Top Harriers are still searching for their first Pennine League Premier Division success following a 20-10 defeat at Keighley. Man of the match Jason Gelder and Cameron Nelson posted a brace and Adam Mitchell kicked two conversions. Harriers
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Bingley quartet rise to the occasion on slopes of Snowdon
Bingley’s men finished sixth in the highly competitive BRITISH FELL RELAYS at Llanberis in Snowdonia. Lee Athersmith brought the baton round in 14th in the short opening leg, before Rob and Andy Jebb took them to eighth over the two long legs.
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Pedestrian undergoes surgery after collision in Bradford
A pedestrian fighting for his life in hospital after being in collision with a car in Bradford has undergone extensive surgery, say police. A police spokesman said that the man, aged in his 30s, was still in a critical but stable condition today
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No happy ending for Bradford Dudley Hill
Bradford Dudley Hill’s season finished with a whimper when they suffered a heavy 58-6 defeat at Rochdale Mayfield. Hill faltered badly after making a promising start to the season and they were not helped in their final game by having only 14 available
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Fire chiefs issue Bonfire Night safety warning
West Yorkshire fire chiefs have urged people to take extra care and be vigilant in the run up to and over Bonfire Night. There were 225 fires in the open which were started deliberately between November 1 and 8 last year across the county compared
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Myles gets straight back into the winning habit
City of Bradford members travelled to Ponds Forge in Sheffield for the Yorkshire Swimming Association’s Winter Competition, testing their racing fitness for the first time since the summer break. The honours were shared between ten-year-old Dalton
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Farsley stunned by home defeat to strugglers
Farsley 1, Burscough 2 Farsley were beaten at home by a Burscough side battling to get out of the Evo-Stik League Division One North relegation zone. The game kicked off 15 minutes late because Burscough were held up in traffic on their journey
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Peter Barnes inquest: jury hears 999 call from nurse
A nurse told a 999 operator that a missing psychiatric patient was probably sitting somewhere with a couple of lagers because nine out of ten times that is what they do, an inquest heard today. Donna Bingley, a senior nurse at the privately-run
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Sales boost for former student's e-book
A former Ilkley Grammar School student’s first fantasy novel is selling fast online as an e-book. Joe Louis Walker’s book, Ethriel: Blood Bonds, made 500 sales within two weeks of going on sale for download on website Amazon. The book is aimed
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Airedale Hospital offers relaxation event
Deborah Nice, senior occupational therapist at Airedale Hospital, near Keighley, will speak about relaxation techniques at a meeting on Wednesday, November 6, of Breathe Easy Aire Valley at the hospital dayroom for the elderly, 1.30pm to 3.45pm.
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Disabled athletes benefit from dinner dance
More than 100 people attended a dinner dance to raise money for disabled athletes in Bradford and Keighley. The Lord Mayor of Bradford, councillor Khadim Hussain, and Keighley town Mayor Sally Walker were among the guests. The £1,000 proceeds
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Tug of war over Silsden £25,000
Silsden Town Council must hand over £25,000 to provide community facilities in the town, says Bradford Council. City Hall has confirmed it is still seeking the return of the money despite Silsden Town Council’s refusal to pay up. West Yorkshire
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Ilkley's Westville House School children help others with food
Children from Westville House School in Ilkley celebrated Harvests around the World at their Harvest Festival. The older children donated money they earned at home, and managed to raise more than £500 which is being sent to Oxfam. The younger
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Skipton MP Julian Smith concerned at number of planning decisions being overturned
South Craven MP Julian Smith has voiced concerns in the Commons about the number of district council planning decisions being overturned. Applications refused by a local authority can go to appeal to the Bristol-based Planning Inspectorate.
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St Mary’s students' £287 in a blink from wearing pink
Students turned pink for a day to support Breast Cancer Research. Sixth formers and Year 11 students at St Mary’s, Menston, wore pink and collected throughout the school, soon raising £287. Meanwhile Years 7-10 took part in a non-uniform day
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Community Stars Awards: Community Champion
People who take on leadership or representative roles or those who campaign, lobby and champion particular causes, for example, committee member or campaigner. Yakoob Ali After having heart problems, Yakoob became a walk leader and led many
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Community Stars Awards: Volunteer
Our search was for a person who takes on a regular role in a voluntary capacity, for example a Befriender who regularly visits an old people’s home or someone who coaches a sports team Catherine Larkin The nomination reads: “Cath Larkin has
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Community Stars Awards: Young Active Citizen
We were looking for a young person under the age of 18 who has excelled in any of the award categories Kieran and Bradley Jackson A double nomination for twin brothers from the Shipley area who have worked hard in a variety of community projects
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Community Stars Awards: Good Neighbour
A community-minded resident, for example an older person walking a young child to school or someone clearing the path of a neighbour James Brown James is the founder of People First Keighley & Craven. He identified a need for adults with learning
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Community Stars Awards: Fundraiser
A resident who raises funds for worthy causes – for example, fundraisers for hospices, local football teams or local charities Brenda Satterley Her nomination reads: “For 40 years, Brenda has given part of her home over to cats who are in need
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Community Stars Awards: Community Group
People who work together to a common cause, for example, members of sports clubs, community associations or a mums and tots group Bumble Bees Based at the Bradford and Bingley Rugby Club, the Bumbles are the only team with learning and physical
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Brighouse fun day is postponed
A family fun day due to take place at the Sutcliffe Woods Activity Centre in Brighouse tomorrow has had to be cancelled due to poor weather. The event organisers, Healthy Lifestyle Solutions, in Bradford, confirmed that the day would be rearranged.
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Young Lions prove extra special during FA Youth Cup run
Guiseley’s under-18s have won through to the first round proper of the FA Youth Cup following an extra-time victory over Grimsby. They will now face Bury at Gigg Lane, with the tie having to be played by Saturday, November 9. If they win they
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‘Bradford shoe firm facing survival struggle’
Bradford-based shoe retailer Barratt Priceless is understood to be struggling for survival less than two years after being bought out of administration for the second time by its boss. Its failure could threaten 1,000 jobs, including 150 at the
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Bradford Council launches consultation on special schools
A consultation into where more special school places will be located has been started by Bradford Council. There are three primary special schools and three secondary schools for youngsters with learning difficulties in the district. But by 2017
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Bradford City book is a dream of a read
Bradford City’s magical promotion season which saw them reach Wembley twice was the stuff of fairytales. And now it is the subject of a new children’s book, aimed at getting six and seven-year-olds reading. League of Dreams is based on the
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Bradford firefighters are planning new strike
Firefighters in Bradford are set to stage another walk out as part of a strike. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced its members would strike between 6.30pm and 11pm on Friday, and from 6am to 8am on Monday. The union is fighting plans
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Bradford police focus on tackling yobs in run-up to Halloween
Police in Bradford are this week highlighting the work they do to stamp out anti-social behaviour, with Halloween and Bonfire Night approaching. West Yorkshire Police is taking part in a focus week, organised by the Association of Chief Police
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Bench tribute to Otley Lions member Des Ellis
A past president of Otley Lions is being remembered with a bench in the town. Des Ellis, who died in 2011, had been a popular member of Otley Lions’ Club. He was the president from 1998 to 1999. The bench is at the Billams Hill entrance to
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Shock tactics at St George's Hall concert to raise issue of Syria
A relief charity will use shock tactics at a concert in Bradford tomorrow to raise awareness of suffering in Syria. Human Appeal’s Sounds of Light event will mix documentary footage from war-torn Syria with music and comedy. The concert – which
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Cullingworth mum gets a welcome break - belly dancing
A Bradford carer who used a special grant to go to an international belly dancing festival is urging others to claim their share of a £200,000 pot of cash to take for a well-deserved break. Lesley Ogden, 48, who cares for her 15-year-old son Joseph
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Matt makes his mark on the stage with Take That tribute
When he’s on stage, Matt Hall is the cute one who smiles a lot and gets the loudest screams. But are the screams for Matt Hall, or are they for Mark Owen? After five years in a Take That tribute band, the lines between reality and fantasy have
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A fair way to take a step back in time
There was something a bit post-apocalyptic about the lost world I entered on Sunday morning. Outside was the modern world, filled with gizmos, gadgets, hustle and bustle. But in here it was eerily quiet, as a cluster of souls shuffled around, hunched
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Leaders step up
SIR – How I agree with Mike Pollard (T&A, October 21). Throughout the history of this country, when disaster threatened, there has always been someone who was born to step into the breach and safeguard its future. During my lifetime I have
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Comparing groups
SIR – In reply to Mr Hindle (Letters, October 22), re my letter about our financial situation, I must say I am surprised to hear how you put all the blame for the mess on the banks! I have no time for Goodwin and the rest of his greedy crowd, but
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Japanese knotweed a real problem
SIR – With reference to the article on Japanese knotweed (T&A, October, 19) it is growing profusely along the river bank in Oakenshaw. The local authority’s policy appears to be leave it alone unless it comes through the wall into my, and my
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Firefighters part of game?
SIR – Oh no here we are set to go again, with yet more strikes by firefighters planned! But isn’t it time their employers, the taxpayer-funded local authorities got their act together by following the lead given in Scotland and give the Fire Brigades
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More traffic chaos?
SIR – I was saddened to read that Tesco’s expansion plans were granted renewed permission to build on the north side of the railway in Ilkley. I suspect that because it was a renewal normal procedures were not complied with. The report on traffic
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013
From the T&A... 25 years ago: Detectives were appealing for witnesses after two armed men held up a Bradford chemist at gunpoint to steal £300 from the till. 50 years ago: Buttershaw village post office was given a reprieve, following a
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A good plan to relieve asthma for children
Everyone knows someone with asthma. The chronic condition affects one in five households across the UK, and can be fatal. About 5.4 million people are currently receiving treatment for asthma, 1.1 million of them children. One in 11 children
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Pain can’t be avoided but it can be shared
Few people can be surprised that Bradford Council is having to begin to eat into front-line services in its efforts to reduce its spending in the next two years. There can be little doubt, either, that the level of cuts and the speed at which they
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Blocked drain floods Cullingworth gardens
A blocked drain sent rivers of floodwater into the gardens of houses on Halifax Road, in Cullingworth. And one carriageway of the main village road was blocked by a 20ft long lake before Yorkshire Water workers managed to solve the problem. Water
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Cottingley ice skate star plans to compete in shows
A Bradford-born British ice skating star is retiring to pursue a new career dancing in professional ice shows. Danielle Calthorpe, 20, of Cottingley, has announced her decision after finishing fourth in the US Solo Dance Championship finals, the
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Poppies knitted by residents of Falkland Court, Bingley, raise funds for British Legion
Knitted poppies have proved popular with people supporting the Royal British Legion. Saltaire Co-op and Co-op Funeralcare provided materials for residents of Falkland Court, Bingley, to knit 101 poppies, which were sold at a coffee afternoon at
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Motorist had no car insurance
Magistrates have ordered a man to pay £270 in fines and costs for using a car without insurance. Mlynarczyk Krzysztof, 46, admitted using a Rover 75 on Cumberland Street, Skipton, on August 5 without third party cover. Krzysztof, of Bennett
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Alcohol advice and help to be offered at Bradford GP surgeries
Health leaders have teamed-up with a drug and alcohol misuse charity to give “vital” help to the 92,000 people in Bradford and Airedale who drink at hazardous levels. Of those, 17,000 are drinking harmful amounts and NHS clinical commissioning
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Man charged with handling stolen goods
A 21-year-old man from the Bradford Moor area has been charged with handling stolen goods. The charge is connected to inquiries into a burglary at an address on Mill Lane at Birkenshaw. The man has been bailed to appear at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court
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Bradford dinner dance helps disabled athletes
More than 100 people attended a dinner dance to raise money for disabled athletes in Bradford and Keighley. The Lord Mayor of Bradford, councillor Khadim Hussain, and Keighley town Mayor Sally Walker were among the guests. The £1,000 proceeds will
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Work set to start on £1.2m enterprise centre in Idle
A scheme to create a £1.2 million enterprise centre in the heart of Idle is under way, with businesses now asked to compete for contracts in the restoration and expansion of a disused church. Thorp Methodist Church will be transformed into The
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Baildon's walkers scheme launched
Enthusiastic walkers and lovers of the outdoors rambled to a celebration of Baildon’s Walkers are Welcome status. An estimated 250 people were at Wesleys, Baildon Methodist Church, on Saturday for the event to mark the village being recognised
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Firefighters tackle trailer blaze at Bradford mills complex
Fire crews tackled a blaze last night after being alerted by residents who found their Bradford street had become smoke-logged. Firefighters traced the smoke to a single storey building in between two mills at Peel Park Works, Undercliffe Road,
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Bradford Theatretrain excited about Les Miserables production
Bradford youngsters are putting on a special schools version of Les Miserables. The youngsters, who attend classes at Bradford Theatretrain, have been treading the boards around the country at venues such as the Royal Albert Hall in London.
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Bradford dance groups through to national final
Young dancers and zumba enthusiasts have reached the final of a national contest. The Zumba Bradford Belles and All Style Dance Team will now compete for a £1,000 prize in Blackpool after winning awards at a local heat. The event was called
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40th Ilkley Literature Festival is the most successful yet
The curtain has come down on the 40th annual Ilkley Literature Festival – the most successful yet. Over 17 days in October a host of top writers, broadcasters, performers and poets attracted a record-breaking number of visitors to the town and
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Airedale Scout Group members win Chief Scout's Gold Award
Seven Scouts from the 14th Airedale Scout Group (Guiseley Methodists) have been awarded the highest badge attainable in the Scout section – the Chief Scout’s Gold Award. The group provides activities for boys and girls aged from six to 14 and currently
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Setbacks have not dampened our spirits, says Bantams boss
Phil Parkinson is adamant City’s morale has not been dented by their recent stutter in results. Saturday’s loss to Wolves meant they have picked up only one point from the last 12. But Parkinson was heartened by the display, which followed
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Opening branches in New York? No sweat for Yorkshire firm
A leading Yorkshire-based distribution company with major sites in Bradford has helped women’s sports clothing retailer Sweaty Betty expand into the United States. Torque, which employs 200 staff at logistics bases on Cutler Heights Lane and Holme
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Patient to get £1.5m in damages after Bradford NHS Trust admits negligence
A patient, who was left wheelchair-bound after having a leg amputated when his condition was not correctly diagnosed at Bradford Royal Infirmary, has been awarded damages of £1.5 million. John Halliday, 59, a health and safety consultant, now requires
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Samoa star signs for Bradford Bulls
World Cup star Frank Winterstein has become the Bulls’ latest new recruit and vowed to help bring the glory days back to the club. The Samoa international, who faced Sonny Bill Williams when playing against New Zealand on Sunday, has joined Bradford
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Bradford Park Avenue boss calls for more of the same in Kidderminster rematch
Bradford Park Avenue will get a second bite at the cherry tonight as they aim for a third appearance in a row in the FA Cup first round proper. Avenue held Conference Premier high-fliers Kidderminster Harriers to a 1-1 draw at Horsfall Stadium
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Bradford City defender McArdle clocking up the air miles
Rory McArdle is sporting a deep tan at Apperley Bridge for the last knockings of October. But then it is hardly surprising, given the City defender’s recent globe-trotting exploits with Northern Ireland. From the beaches of Tel Aviv to the
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Farsley aim to pile more woe on Burscough
Farsley climbed up to third in Evo-Stik Division One North with a 2-0 home win at the weekend and they will hope to consolidate their place with another three-point maximum at Throstle Nest tonight. While Farsley are flying in the league, their
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Keighley business trio are banned
Three members of a family have been banned from running any company after they admitted ripping off elderly and disabled customers at their Keighley-based mobility store. West Yorkshire Trading Standards received more than 30 complaints about Luggie
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700 jobs to go as Bradford Council forced to cut £89 million
The leader of Bradford Council last night revealed it will be forced to slash £89 million from its budget, axe almost 700 jobs and strip front-line services to their core amid significant Government funding cuts over the next two financial years.
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The end of the road for Bradford Council's mobile libraries?
People across the district are being urged to have their say on Bradford Council’s service-slashing budget, which the leader of Bradford Council says will “affect everyone”. Councillor David Green wants residents, businesses, voluntary and community
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Key points of the draft Bradford Council budget proposals
Adult and Community Services Savings 2014-15: £6.823 million Savings 2015-16: £7.921 million Plans to stop providing social day care and to close Council day care centres over a three-year period, saving £904,000. The Council will invest
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Bradford city centre shops raided by burglars
Burglars have left two Bradford businesses, one of which is a charity shop, facing significant repair bills following break-ins in the city centre which were discovered yesterday. A concrete block was used to smash the front window of the Oxfam
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Police appeal for witnesses after woman is sexually assaulted in Shipley
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 20-year-old woman was sexually assaulted after getting off a bus in Shipley. The woman had just left the 662 Keighley and District bus in Bradford Road at about 6pm on Sunday and was walking along Beamsley
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Atkin is delighted at new police role in Bradford
The first single police commander of the Bradford district has been appointed as part of ongoing moves to merge the district’s two policing divisions. Chief Superintendent Simon Atkin, born and bred in the Bradford area, has spoken of his pride
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Bradford promised two-hour link to London if HS2 goes ahead
Bradford will today be offered the prospect of a two-hour direct rail link to London, if the troubled HS2 scheme goes ahead. Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin will point to the city as one of the places most in line to benefit from high-speed
