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Coaches shortlisted for major award
Rick Simpson, of Quest Taekwondo in Bradford and Keighley, and Paul Jubb, representing Bradford City Disability Football Club, are in line to win the Coaching West Yorkshire Coach of the Year Award. West Yorkshire Sport named the pair on their
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Bradford firework fun for families
Families flocked to a fireworks extravaganza at Peel Park in Bradford tonight. The event was the first of its kind to be held in the park, and went with a bang thanks to two stunning firework displays. The first was for children at 6.30pm and
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Olympic hockey pitch proves tricky for Bradford
Bradford felt hard done by following a 4-0 Premier Division defeat at Sheffield Hallam Thirds in the Yorkshire Men’s Hockey League. What is traditionally a tough fixture was made even harder by the fact that the water-based former Olympic surface
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Otley driving instructor handed reprimand to world F1 champion Vettel
Otley driving instructor Steve Stringwell lived up to his nickname of ‘Judge Dredd’ at the Indian Formula One Grand Prix last weekend. Stringwell was one of the three race stewards who were dubbed ‘party poopers’ after issuing a reprimand to Sebastian
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Gale aims to erase memories of ‘stinker’ in Australia
Yorkshire captain Andrew Gale is aiming to prove a point when he jets off to Australia on Tuesday for four months of grade cricket with Melbourne club Dandenong. More importantly, the White Rose county batsman also believes a spell in the sun Down
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‘Bedroom tax’ is hitting my Keighley ward hard
Government measures to cut the amount of housing benefit for households with one or more spare bedrooms will cost one Keighley ward more than £154,000 a year, a councillor has warned. Jan Smithies (above), who represents Keighley West, said the
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Bradford Bulls stars back on World stage
A quartet of Bulls players are set to continue their World Cup adventures in second group-stage matches on Sunday. Ben Evans and Elliot Kear, who both scored tries in Wales’ defeat to Italy last weekend, have been included in their 19-man squad
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Trophy triumph for Bradford Esprit divers
A squad of young divers from Bradford won seven medals while clinching the team trophy in a day-long competition held at North Shields. The Bradford Esprit party of 19, which included 18 novices and one master aged between six and 14, took part
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Sentencing of Bradford drug case absconder is postponed
A Bradford drug dealer, who went on the run for seven years, had his sentencing adjourned today after a fresh charge came to light. Zubair Ahmed Shah, 40, formerly of Hollings Square, Girlington, was arrested in June after arriving back in the
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Red or black for Casino in cup
Knockout football takes centre stage for Bradford Sunday Alliance League clubs this weekend. The second round of the West Riding County FA Sunday Cup includes a match-up between league rivals Napoleons Casino and Red Lion, who almost knocked Premier
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Newly-qualified Skipton driver fined over injuring passengers in crash
A newly-qualified driver lost control of his car on a bend and collided with a bridge, putting his two passengers into hospital, Skipton magistrates were told today. William Houghton, 18, of The Oval, Skipton, lost control of his Citroen Saxo which
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Homegrown Bradford Bulls star Bateman sold to champions Wigan
Prized asset John Bateman has been sold to Wigan for an undisclosed fee in a shock move after handing in a transfer request. The stunning exit comes after Bulls chairman Ryan Whitcut claimed that the 20-year-old had requested to leave the club
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Planning file
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Keighley: increase roof height of lower ground floor single-storey extension (previous planning permission ref 12/04297/HOU) amend hipped roof to gable, insertion of bulls-eye
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Bradford man loses appeal over firearms offences in landmark cameras-in-court case
A Bradford man today failed in his bid to appeal his sentence for firearms offences in one of the first cases to be broadcast from the Court of Appeal. Joseph Stott, 24, of Halton Place, Great Horton, was jailed for seven-and-a-half years at Bradford
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Holidays in Blackpool from Bradford travel firm up for grabs
A Bradford-based travel company is looking for suitable people to send on its 2014 free holiday to Blackpool. Every year, the Fred Towler Trust sends people on the free trip. The holiday is five days in a Blackpool hotel from June 8. Perks include
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Keighley man who waved gun in air spared jail
A man with severe physical and mental health difficulties put members of the public in fear when he waved and pointed an air weapon at them, a court heard. Jason O’Driscoll, 41, who had been drinking, was seen in Back Aylesbury Street, off Queens
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Skipton developers pledge to consider residents
Developers behind a new housing estate have vowed to be more considerate, but residents remain unconvinced. Cars parked along Belgrave Street and Gladstone Street, Skipton, have apparently been damaged by contractors vehicles delivering to the Lovell
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Branwell House Social Club host 1940s-themed charity evening
A 1940s charity evening has been organised on Saturday at Branwell House Social Club to raise funds for the Thornton British Legion and the Poppy Appeal. There will be raffles, auctions and entertainment by Natasha Harper. The evening starts at 7pm
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Adele’s blog spoof play is far from black and white
You might think that a show inspired by erotic literary phenomenon 51 Shades Of Grey, which promises a “slightly filthy journey of love, booze and whips”, would be a little on the risque side. But Adele Silva, former darling of the lads’ mags who
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Police patrols success at Great Horton housing complex
Elderly residents at a housing complex in Great Horton were frequently having a large group of teenagers gathering around the area where they live. There were reports of drug taking, littering and dog fouling and the group were quite intimidating
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Burglary suspect is bailed
A Bradford man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at a house in Ilkley. Police say the offence happened on October 14. The man, 38, of Wyke, has been released on bail pending further inquiries.
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Step lively for a stylish update
Your exterior doors do not only say something about your home’s style, they say something about your own style too. Julia Gray looks at the importance of first impressions hen we buy a property, we often inherit a front door we’re not particularly
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West End Barn, Wesley Way, High Eldwick, £530,000, Waite & Co, Bingley
After retiring from the health service in February 2011, Clive and Janice Goldsmith decided that because their family was in Yorkshire, this was the place to be. “We visited several estate agents in West and North Yorkshire and arranged several viewings
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Wharfedale and Aireborough station car park proposals welcomed
A councillor has welcomed plans to improve “woefully inadequate” parking at railway stations in the district. Jackie Whiteley (Con, Wharfedale), whose ward includes Menston and Burley-in-Wharfedale, said she was pleased funds had been allocated
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Police on Youtube
West Yorkshire Police have many uploads on the YouTube video sharing site. They include subjects such as child sexual exploitation, drink drive campaigns, appeals after robberies and an introduction to Neighbourhood Policing Teams.
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Authors set to launch new novel at restaurant
Crimefighting turned crime- writing team Bob and Carol Bridgestock are launching their new book, which features a Bradford pensioner. Mavis Beanland, 88, inspired the character of the same name in Snow Kills after the couple met her at a book launch
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Wilsden Primary School to hold open day
An open evening is being held at Wilsden Primary School in Tweedy Street on Wednesday, at 7pm, aimed at new admissions for September 2014. The evening will provide a real taster of the school at work and play. There will be an opportunity to meet
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Pudsey MP Stuart Andrew visits National Martial Arts College
Pudsey MP Stuart Andrew tried his hand at martial arts when he visited a college. He went to the National Martial Arts College in Horsforth to discover how the disciplines can have an impact on health and confidence. Mr Andrew also discussed
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Just one Bradford Remploy worker has been helped into new job
Only one sacked Bradford disabled worker has found a job after Government help, ministers have admitted. The worker was one of the seven staff who were made redundant when the Remploy factory in the city was one of those across England to be axed
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Kala Sangam Arts Centre to host family fun event
Bradford-based arts company Kala Sangam is holding a family arts day as part of its 20th anniversary season. The event, tomorrow from 10am to 2pm, includes dance sessions and visual art workshops. Also tomorrow, from 3pm to 6pm, poets, musicians
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New campaign to improve Bowling park is launched
Funds have been secured for a new project to improve woodland near historic Bowling Park in Bradford. Tackling the Roughs is a scheme run by Bradford Community Environment Project (BCEP) which is teaching people to keep it going after attracting
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Spooky sequel is a dull disappointment
THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT 2: GHOSTS OF GEORGIA (15, 112 mins) ** Starring Abigail Spencer, Chad Michael Murray, Emily Alyn Lind, Katee Sackhoff, Morgana Shaw, Lance E Nichols, Cicely Tyson, Brad James, Grant James. Director: Tom Elkins. Tom Elkins
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Men are arrested in fraud probe
Two Bradford men have been arrested as part of a Metropolitan Police operation to tackle fraudulent insurance claims. The pair were arrested in Girlington and were taken for questioning at Trafalgar House police station.
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Cross Hills firm wins storage plan bid
Plans by Airedale Chemicals in Cross Hills for extra storage at its Airedale Mills site have been given the go-ahead. Despite the concerns of Glusburn and Cross Hills Parish Council, two separate applications for six storage vessels and a screening
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Planning inspector to rule on home extension
A planning inspector will rule whether an extension can be added to a home in Langcliffe. Mrs P Harding wants retrospective permission for a single-storey rear extension at 5 Main Street, which, she says, would create a practical and sustainable
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Mixed response to Craven councillors iPad plans
Plans to provide £400 iPads for Craven councillors from early next year have been given a mixed response. Although councillors were generally in support of being equipped with tablet computers to comply with data-protection laws and to reduce paper
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Melting pot of culture for Bradford University cook-off
Students will be serving up tasters of their national dish to curry favour in a University of Bradford cook-off. Whether it is a Moroccan tagine, an Indian curry, French croissant or even a well-risen Yorkshire pudding, students are invited make
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Airedale Hospital opens orthopaedic unit
An orthopaedic unit has opened at Airedale Hospital. The facility – based on ward 18 – is for patients having orthopaedic operations, reducing the likelihood of potential infections. Alex Acornley, consultant surgeon and clinical lead for orthopaedic
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Drop in calls about anti-social behaviour in Great Horton and Little Horton
The number of calls to police about anti-social behaviour in an area of Bradford dropped by almost 75 per cent in four months. Great Horton and Little Horton neighbourhood policing team said it received 61 calls this month, compared to 234 in July
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Police boss seeks views on crime issues
West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson today started a survey, asking the public what is important in feeling safe, as part of the ‘Listening to You First’ campaign, aimed at understanding and recognising the changing needs
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Shipley school site could be sold to become 'community asset'
An environmental charity could soon buy and run a derelict school site in Shipley if its bid to have it declared a “community asset” is successful. The Bradford Community Environment Project has set its sights on the former Heaton Royds special
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Councillor's remembrance project aims to honour village's war heroes
A councillor inspired by her grandfather’s memories of the First World War has undertaken a research project to commemorate the names of villagers killed during wartime. Coun Joan Tindale, a member of the parish council in Cowling, near Keighley
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Avenger’s adventure is a one-Norse race
THOR: THE DARK WORLD (12A, 112 mins) *** Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Stellan Skarsgard, Kat Dennings, Jonathan Howard, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Rene Russo, Jaimie Alexander
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Burglars raid Bingley tattoo parlour
Raiders ransacked a Bingley tattoo parlour and stole bespoke jewellery and a computer after kicking in its door. The Blue Dog studio in Industrial Street was targetted at about 4.45am on Wednesday, said body piercer Terri Silvester. “They went
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Folkband aims to make a hit for Bradford teenager Connor Lancaster
A Bradford folkband is bringing out a Christmas single to help a teenager battling a rare form of bone cancer. The Halstead Clan has penned the festive track to raise as much funds as possible to fulfill more dreams on a list drawn up by 15-year-old
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Heaton Graveyard Project Team to hold remembrance service
The Heaton Graveyard Project Team will hold a service of remembrance on Monday, November 11. The team will meet at 10.45am at the new memorial in the graveyard on Highgate in Heaton village. The service will be led by Ministers Tony and Sue
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Couple celebrate their golden wedding anniversary
A couple who have served the communities of Cross Hills and Glusburn for many years are celebrating their golden wedding. Roger and Margaret Nicholson, of Park Drive, were married on October 26, 1963, at St Thomas’ Church in the village. They
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Full Bronte plan ladies night in Haworth
Three men will be providing the bare necessities at a ladies night in Haworth. The occasion, starring the Full Bronte Naked Butlers group (pictured) is on Thursday, November 28, at Gascoigne’s Bistro, but has sold out. It will be raising cash for the
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French flavour to pub’s grub to celebrate Grand Depart
Zut alors! A Keighley pub is hopping into action to cook-up a treat ahead of the Tour de France. And frogs’ legs are on the menu of French-themed celebratory activities planned by the Great Northern in Ingrow. “The cyclists will come right
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Shipley MP makes plea to stop spam mail
An MP is urging his constituents to not throw away spam mail, but give it to him as part of a campaign to stop vulnerable people spending their life savings on scams. Shipley Tory MP Philip Davies said everything should be done to end the misery
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Playwright pleased to find author approved of this latest adaptation
In the late 1940s communities in the East End of London were still reeling from the devastation of the Blitz. With whole areas wiped out and homes destroyed, families were left fragmented and bereaved. “East End communities were traumatised by
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Leeds United: ‘Majestic’ Marius made of White stuff
Marius Zaliukas hopes a “Rolls Royce” display will motor him into a Leeds debut against Yeovil tomorrow. The Lithuanian is knocking on the door for an Elland Road start as the inconsistent Whites look to pick up the pieces from last week’s dismal
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Players concerned at state of Bradford's amateur football pitches
A probe into the state of Bradford’s amateur football pitches has found most clubs think at least three quarters are unacceptable or at best only average quality. The report to next Thursday’s meeting of Bradford Council’s regeneration and economy
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Spooky way to highlight apprenticeship scheme
Bradford’s Apprenticeship Training Agency has used Halloween to raise awareness of the opportunities available across the district. Staff, dressed as pumpkins, ran an information stand in the city’s Kirkgate Centre yesterday to encourage businesses
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You never know when your chance will come, says McHugh as he plays Bantams waiting game
This time last year, Carl McHugh was trying to come back down to earth after City’s giant-killing exploits at Wigan. Twelve months on and the young centre half finds himself a fixture on the bench, still waiting for a sniff of League One action
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Dame Judi delivers in true story of scandal and guilt
PHILOMENA (12A, 98 mins) **** Starring Dame Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Anna Maxwell Martin, Simone Lahbib, Mare Winningham, Michelle Fairley, Sophie Kennedy Clark. Director: Stephen Frears. as she approaches her 79th birthday, national treasure
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Making full use of my half-term
It is half-term and I am off with the kids while Mrs B continues to hack away at the coal-face from dawn until dusk. This means that what most women call day-to-day parenting becomes a huge task for a man and worthy of some kind of accolades, honours
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Asbestos a real risk
SIR - On behalf of The UK Asbestos Training Association, can I remind all readers planning a bonfire to ensure that what they are putting on to their bonfires is not concealing a hidden killer? Your readers might be forgiven for asking why the
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Comments despicable
SIR – So agreement has been reached to settle a six-figure sum on Sharon Shoesmith in respect of the High Court judgement that she had been wrongly dismissed by Haringey Council under the direction of the then-Secretary of State Ed Balls. Ed Balls
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Pink park thanks
SIR – The members of Soroptimist International of Bradford would like to thank Bradford Council for turning City Park Pink last week. This was at our request in order to raise awareness of Breast Cancer. Also thanks to those businesses who participated
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No job satisfaction
SIR – So Bradford West MP George Galloway thinks his job in politics is tedious? Perhaps if he pulled his finger out, and started working for the residents of West Bradford, he might actually find it quite rewarding. I wrote twice to Mr Galloway
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Could do better
SIR – I was very disappointed in the 15-point plan to drive up results. Children are the future of this city and they are therefore key in getting Bradford back to what it once was. If this report was homework, I would give it two out of ten. I
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End of an era of top-quality care for elderly
SIR – Bradford Council is now closing their Neville Grange care home at Saltaire and my 98-year-old mother has had to be moved. She has been a long-term resident for almost four years and before that, she attended the day care centre once weekly
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Plan that could save money and lives
It is a burden the NHS has to bear, and it can have a severe impact on family life. According to the charity Alcohol Concern, 26 per cent of people in Bradford are drinking at a level which increases the risk of damaging their health. There
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Fraud probe not the end of the matter
The decision to call in West Yorkshire police detectives to investigate whether or not there has been any criminal activity involved in the financial failings at Kings Science Academy in Bradford has to be welcomed. The simple fact – identified
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Tackling drugs in Bradford 'like turning round a supertanker’
Tackling the drugs problem in Bradford will be like “turning round a supertanker”, a meeting heard last night. Bradford Council’s Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed a survey which revealed last week that public fears about the
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19,000 give up smoking in the region for Stoptober
Nearly 19,000 people across Yorkshire and the Humber joined the mass stop smoking challenge ‘Stoptober’, which ended this week. Figures from Public Health England show that if people from the region were successful in quitting for the full 28-day
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Tourism meetings to highlight Le Tour’s business benefits
The region’s tourism boss is urging businesses to grab hold of the “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” offered when the Grand Depart 2014 rides into the Bradford district next summer. The chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire Gary Verity described
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Carl's business gets a sporting chance from fund
A Bradford-based fund that helps small businesses spurned by the banks has thrown a lifeline to a recently-launched sports clothing company. The Business Enterprise Fund, which operates across West and North Yorkshire, has provided £20,000 to entrepreneur
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Physically and mentally drained Park Avenue face big test of character
It was not the baker’s dozen that proved unlucky for Park Avenue as the curtain came down on their long unbeaten run. Bradford’s exit from the FA Cup in midweek came after 13 games without defeat but boss John Deacey will find out more about his
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Bingley church goes all spooky
All Saint’s Church in Bingley underwent a ghastly gothic horror transformation yesterday for a spooky alternative to Halloween parties. Based on the Christian teaching that all things dark and ugly can be overcome, Bumps that go Light in the Night
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Leeds Bradford Airport bus route could be saved
A threatened bus route from Otley to Leeds Bradford Airport could be saved under new proposals put forward by transport chiefs. The 967 service came under threat after the airport said that it would no longer financially support the route.
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Still room at Remembrance Day festival event
Tickets are still available for the 67th Bradford Festival of Remembrance at St George’s Hall on Sunday. The concert, hosted by Bradford Theatres in conjunction with the city council, will be compered by Bradford-born actor Duncan Preston.
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Fulneck School chosen for inGenious science project
A Pudsey school’s science department has been selected for the third year in a row to participate in a European-wide initiative to encourage an interest in science among young people. Fulneck School is one of seven UK schools to be selected for
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Future of district's libraries to be debated by Bradford Council
The district’s libraries are coming under the spotlight as Bradford Council reveals which ones are most used and those hardly visited as part of a review into the service. The most popular, Shipley, recorded an annual total of 264,041 visits last
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Get your Christmas card competition entries in soon
The deadline is just days away for your chance to design the official Telegraph & Argus Christmas card and raise money for our £1 million Bradford Crocus Cancer Appeal. Children aged from four to 14 have six days left to enter our competition
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Bradford City strikers Connell and Gray free to pursue loan deals
City have told Alan Connell and Andy Gray that they can look elsewhere for first-team football. Neither striker were in the squad against Wolves last week and are unlikely to be included at Crewe tomorrow. Connell scored nine goals last season
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Operation Christmas Child seeks volunteers in Bradford
People in Bradford are being invited to help bring joy to disadvantaged children in more than 100 countries. Over the past 23 years Operation Christmas Child, through the Samaritan’s Purse charity, has delivered more than 100 million gift-filled
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Court File
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Courtney Booth, aged 20, of Harrier Close, Lower Grange; attempting to have possession of cocaine, £80 fine, £105 costs. Andrew Thomas Brown, aged 43, of Ruby Street, Ingrow, Keighley;
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Players concerned at state of Bradford's amateur football pitches
A probe into the state of Bradford’s amateur football pitches has found most clubs think at least three quarters are unacceptable or at best only average quality. The report to next Thursday’s meeting of Bradford Council’s regeneration and economy
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Bradford guns cab caller ‘helping a friend’
The man who called a minicab that ferried guns and ammunition from Bradford to Keighley told a jury he was innocently helping out a friend and had no knowledge of what was going on. Mohammed Amber, 25, said he summoned the cab for Umear Hussain
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Fireworks warning as vehicle catches fire in Bradford
Firefighters have issued a warning about the danger of fireworks after a car caught fire in Bradford. Crews from Idle were called to Hawthorn Drive, Thorpe Edge, at 2am where they found a parked Rover alight. It is believed a firework was thrown
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New pop-up gallery in Skipton has printshop
A new pop-up art gallery and printshop allows visitors to “smell print, buy print, make print and talk print”. The unique gallery, called Derdlab, can be found at Craven Court shopping centre, in Skipton. It has been inspired by Brian Aldred, who
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Robbie hoping numbers add up for Bradford Bulls on deadline day
Robbie Hunter-Paul has urged Bulls fans to snap up season tickets ahead of today’s early-bird deadline as he set his sights on matching last year’s figures. The Bulls sold 4,200 season tickets in 2012 before the deadline for the cheapest deal ended
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Rush-hour disruption as biker injured in M606/M62 link road smash
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after he came off his bike in a motorway accident. The man, in his 20s, has serious leg injuries following the accident at 6.16am today on the link road between the M606 and the eastbound M62 at Chain Bar
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Make a date to catch the Girls of the Harden Players
It seems just about every society has snapped up Calendar Girls since it became available for amateur theatre a couple of years ago. Now it’s the turn of Harden Players to bring the story of the WI and their fundraising nude calendar to the stage
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Bradford Esprit Diving Club members celebrate medals success
A team of young Bradford divers returned from a competition with a haul of seven medals, including three golds. The 19-strong Bradford Esprit Diving Club group – which included 18 novice divers and one master diver, all aged between six and 14
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Dog goes from rough conditions to police passing-out
A dog that was found living in a small, dark kennel with no access to food or water outside a Bradford house was today completing a remarkable transformation. Chance, who was taken from his previous owners because of concerns they were beating
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Army investigates death of Bradford soldier at barracks
A military inquiry is being carried out into the sudden death of a Bradford soldier at an Army barracks. The body of father-of-two Robert Stead, 26, who was serving with The First Battalion, The Rifles, was found at Beachley Barracks, near Chepstow
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Parents are advised over flu vaccine
Parents with children aged two and three years old are encouraged to get them vaccinated against flu. It’s the first year the age group is being included in the winter flu programme. Anita Parkin, director of public health for Bradford Council
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University of Bradford staff strike over pay dispute
Staff at the University of Bradford staged an early morning picket yesterday over what they describe as a real-terms pay cut of 13 per cent over five years. University staff, who are also members of the three University unions, UCU, Unison and
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‘Sonically, this is the best album we have ever made’
New Model Army are taking new album Between Dog And Wolf on the road. The album, recorded in Los Angeles, marks a “major evolution” in their sound. While it is filled with multi-layered drums and atmospheric musical textures, it sacrifices none of
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Forrest’s second coming at Guiseley
Guiseley manager Mark Bower brought another crowd favourite back to Nethermoor this week when he signed striker Danny Forrest from Workington. The former Bradford City youth, who forced his way into the first-team squad at Valley Parade, returns
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Detectives to probe fraud claims at troubled Bradford free school
West Yorkshire detectives have been called in to investigate a fraud scandal at a flagship Bradford free school. Senior officers in Bradford believe there are grounds to carry out a criminal inquiry into financial failings at Kings Science Academy
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Anger as sewage bubbles up from Shipley drain
A “bubbling stream” of raw sewage is causing misery for businessmen who have to deal with the filthy water gushing from a drain when it rains. Malcolm Taylor, who runs MF Taylor garage in Thackley Old Road, Shipley, said customers had to park in
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Bradford student union leader vows to campaign against Council cuts to youth service
The president of Bradford College’s students’ union has vowed to campaign for the district’s youth service, which faces losing 79 per cent of its budget as Bradford Council makes £89 million of cuts. Piers Telemacque said the service “means so
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A minstrel, a schoolgirl and an executioner are all in the Miks
Bradford performers are among the cast bringing a ‘topsy turvy love triangle’ to the stage next week. Gilbert & Sullivan’s masterpiece The Mikado involves a wandering minstrel, a none-too-innocent schoolgirl and the Lord High Executioner, and
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Bradford Council plans
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Fairweather Green: residential development of two dwellings, land to side of 22 Blackburn Close. Girlington: conservatory to provide a sheltered play area with retaining
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Bradford fire crew attacked by yobs in Manningham
Yobs threw fireworks at firefighters who turned up to tackle a blaze in Manningham last night. Crews from Bradford station were called to a fire in the open near Springfield Place, off Manningham Lane, at 8pm. A spokesman said no firefighters
