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Hobson at double for Guiseley to end Ossett resistance
Guiseley 3, Ossett Town 0 (aet) It took Guiseley an age to break down visitors Ossett Town in last night’s West Riding County Cup second-round tie but once they had the floodgates opened. Spirited Ossett, from Evo-Stik League Division One North
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MP taking steps to help diabetes week
A Bradford MP will tackle a pedometer challenge to help raise awareness of diabetes. David Ward, who represents Bradford East, will go up against other MPs to see who takes the most steps on a chosen day before World Diabetes Day on November 14
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Bradford wool plant worker who trapped hand in machinery back to work soon
A man who got his hand trapped in machinery at a wool processing plant in Bradford on Monday is expected to return to work shortly. The Telegraph & Argus reported yesterday how the worker at Haworth Scouring, who has not been named, was taken
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Cougars ace Cherryholme helps Birkenshaw gain revenge
Birkenshaw extracted ample revenge for their early-season Pennine League Championship One defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Brighouse Rangers with a 24-12 home success at East Bierley. Birky, who had Keighley Cougars prop Neil Cherryholme bossing
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Pedestrian badly hurt in road accident in Bradford
A male pedestrian in his 40s has suffered serious head injuries in an accident with a car in Manningham Lane near the junction with Oak Lane, Bradford. Police have closed the road while they deal with the incident, which occurred at 5.30pm today
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‘No grit’ concerns following cold snap around Haworth
Concerns have been raised about lack of gritting during a recent cold snap. The drop in temperatures on Sunday night led to high roads around Haworth being icy and ungritted, says a local councillor. Coun Rebecca Poulsen (Con, Worth Valley)
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Bradford probation staff stage privatisation protest
Scores of Bradford probation staff manned picket lines in the district today during a 24-hour protest strike against Government plans to privatise part of the service. About 80 probation officers and administration staff camped outside the four
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League winner finishes clear of the pack
Running log Joshua Woodcock-Shaw won the West Yorkshire League senior men’s cross-country event at Bramley on Saturday. The Spenborough runner had a 27-second gap over fellow junior Brad Traviss (Halifax) at the end, clocking in at 33min 17
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Bradford man released on bail after being questioned about Leeds death
A Bradford man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail. The 20-year-old, of Wibsey, was arrested on Sunday hours after the body of Mwila Chitalu was discovered in Hyde Park, Leeds. He had suffered serious head injuries. Six
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Aussie pacemen will 'crucify' Root - Warne
Shane Warne predicts England’s rising star Joe Root will be “crucified” by Australia’s fast bowlers if the tourists persist with him at the top of the order. Warne, no stranger to stinging critiques of England’s tactics on their way to a 3-0 Ashes
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Haworth's Parsonage Museum buys rare Charlotte Bronte artwork
A prized miniature portrait painted by Charlotte Bronte and described as a “little gem” was snapped up by the Bronte Society for £30,000 before it could be auctioned and possibly gone to a foreign buyer. The Society bought the 2.5ins tall painting
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Late goals maintain Warriors' unbeaten record
Division 4A leaders Bradford Warriors under-11s recovered from 3-1 to gain a point in their Huddersfield RCD Junior League Division clash at home to Holmfirth Town and therefore maintain their unbeaten record. Warriors played against the wind
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Watson defending world cycle speedway title
Women’s world cycle speedway champion Laura Watson has been picked for the Great Britain team as she looks to defend her title. The 18-year-old Heckmondwike rider, who won the world crown in America two years ago, is currently in Australia with
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Melvin's hat-trick gives BPA Lizards breathing space
BPA Lizards Under-12s 6, Deighton Juniors Under-12s 4 BPA Lizards welcomed Huddersfield RCD Junior League side League Deighton Juniors to Wellington School for a third-round West Riding County FA Under-12 Junior Shield tie. Lizards got off
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Second-half display earns Shammies the spoils
Keighley Shamrocks Under-13s A 7, Bingley Juniors Under-13s A 4 Shammies started well as Jack Hanson brilliantly brought the ball down and hooked it back to Harry Farnell, who side-stepped a lunging defender and hammered the ball home to
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Junior soccer results
CRAVEN, AIRE & WHARFE LEAGUE – U11A: Bingley Ajax 5, BD3 1; Horsforth Mustangs 8, Oakworth Hornets 0; Salts Lions 2, Fairbank 0; Silsden Dragons 4, Westwood Jets 2. U11B: Nab Wood 3, Menston Rovers 4. U11C: Eccleshill 8, Salts Panthers 0; Thackley
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Dinner honour for stalwart of Keighley railway
An Oakworth man who appeared in the classic 1970 movie version of The Railway Children is to be reunited with one of its stars. Graham Mitchell was a guard in the film, which was shot on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (K&WVR).
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McArdle in Northern Ireland squad for Turkey trip
Rory McArdle has been included in the Northern Ireland squad for their forthcoming friendly in Turkey. The City defender made his competitive debut for the country against Israel last month. McArdle’s appearance in that final World Cup qualifier
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200 jobs threatened in Kirklees Council cutbacks
More than 200 jobs would be axed at Kirklees Council under a cost-cutting plan. The Council’s Labour-led Cabinet has unveiled its proposals for 2014-15, which includes the loss of the equivalent of 201.1 full-time posts at the authority. Road
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Firefighters to walk out for fourth time
Firefighters today announced that a fourth strike will take place between 10am and 2pm on Wednesday, November 13 in England and Wales. The announcement comes just days after Bradford firefighters joined a national walkout on Sunday over pensions
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Woman, 90, dies after road traffic incident involving bus in Ilkley
A 90-year-old woman bus passenger has died following a road traffic incident on Beverley Rise, Ilkley, yesterday. The incident happened at 1.25pm when a single decker bus was travelling along the road towards Grove Road / Hebers Grove. At the
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Students protest in Bradford about cuts to youth services
More than 50 students protested outside City Hall this morning about huge cuts planned for the district’s youth services. The rally, organised by the Students' Union at Bradford College, saw protesters march down from the college campus chanting
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Murder suspect was married to victim, police reveal
Murder detectives today revealed a man they want to trace over the death of a 21-year-old woman is her husband and the father of her two-month-old daughter. Police last night released a picture of Danish Irfan, 21, after the body of a woman, believed
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Getting talking newspaper in Keighley for visually-impaired
Keighley and District Talking Newspaper – which distributes local news on cassette to visually-impaired people across the area – welcomes new recipients. About 30 registered blind or partially-sighted people benefit from the free service. Tapes
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Valley Parade crowds proving a big attraction
Supporters aren’t daft – and if they like the product, they will turn out in big numbers to watch. That’s why the massive home crowds speak for themselves this season. Let’s face it, the City fans have had to put up with enough dross over the
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Lecturer Carl is Labour’s Otley council hope
A lecturer is hoping to become Otley and Yeadon’s first Labour councillor in 15 years. Otley Town Councillor Carl Morris has been selected to stand as the party’s candidate for the ward in the 2014 Leeds City Council elections. Coun Morris, 31, was
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Bantams must launch A team-style ‘operation Evans' to beat Rotherham
City must take their lead from the A Team to break their Steve Evans hoodoo on Saturday. When I first saw the FA Cup draw was Rotherham away, my heart sank. It was an awful tie, even more so with the recent history that’s gone on. Rotherham
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Family joy as former Manningham and Baildon woman Annie reaches 100
A Bradford woman has shown she is still a cut above by celebrating her 100th birthday. Annie Bather, who reached the landmark yesterday, grew up above her family’s hairdressers’ and tobacconist shop in Manningham. She became a hairdresser for
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Former Bradford deputy head teacher dies at 93
Tributes have been paid to a former Bradford deputy head teacher who has died aged 93. Frank Cotton retired from a life of teaching science 33 years ago but will be remembered by many who were pupils at Carlton Grammar School, close to the city
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Manorlands hospice gets boost from Acorn Stairlifts
Manorlands hospice has been given a £10,000 lift. The Oxenhope hospice has received the bumper cheque from Steeton-based Acorn Stairlifts. So far this year the company has coined in £10,250 for the Sue Ryder centre. Staff turned out in force
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Winning award is just child’s play for Bradford venue
Harding-working staff have made winning a top award look like child’s play at a play centre voted the best in the region. The Idle venue Childsplay beat hundreds of others to take the Yorkshire ‘top soft play venue’ title in a poll run by the UK
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Baildon garage owner's tribute to ' the perfect wife'
A devoted husband has paid tribute to “the perfect wife” who he met on a bus more than 60 years ago. Joyce Dobby who shared her husband Tonie’s passion for cars and helped him run their Baildon Moor Garage since the 1970s, died in Bradford Royal
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Bike ride honours Pudsey Bear
Pudsey Bear will be honoured with a Children in Need bike ride starting at the post office in the town with which he shares his name. Post Office staff will set off on The Pudsey Bike Ride for an 85-mile cycle across Yorkshire – in the shape of
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Bird life talk at Airedale and Bradford RSPB's next meeting
The Airedale and Bradford branch of the RSPB holds its next meeting on Friday. It will feature a talk by Gordon Yates entitled ‘Bird Life through 40 Pennine years’. The meeting is held at Shipley Library, starts at 7.30pm and entry is free.
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Mix of music in Rawdon to aid Amnesty International
Musicians from Opera North will perform a mix of music for an autumn evening in aid of Amnesty International. Bibi Heal (soprano), Colin Honour (clarinet), Liz Wyly (viola) and Martin Pickard (piano) will appear at Rawdon Quaker Meeting House, Quakers
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‘Pink lunch’ for charity’s silver jubilee
A charity which helps people in Keighley district who are suffering from cancer has received much-needed support at its silver jubilee celebrations. Hundreds of women gathered for a glitzy ‘Pink Lunch’ in aid of Cancer Support Bradford and Airedale
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Bradford man questioned on Leeds party death
Detectives were last night continuing to question a Bradford man in connection with death of a man following a house party in Leeds. The 20-year-old, of Wibsey, was arrested on suspicion of murder after the 30-year-old victim was found in Brudenell
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‘Protect girls at risk of mutilation’ in Bradford
Police are urging those with concerns about possible victims of female genital mutilation (FGM) to contact officials who can help tackle it. A report Tackling FGM was released yesterday. It states that more needs to be done in the UK to safeguard
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Appeal lodged over refusal of Silsden house plan
An appeal has been lodged against Bradford Council’s refusal of plans for a new house at Silsden. Applicant, Paul Anderson, was seeking permission for a detached property on land adjacent to 9 East Dene. But the council rejected the proposal
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Bradford Youthtrain group to run pop-up foodbank shop
A young people’s training project is manning a pop-up foodbank shop in Bradford next week to collect donations for hungry families. Youthtrain will be at the empty shop in Market Street, owned by Fabric, to build on its links with Bradford Metropolitan
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Bradford University builds on Chinese links
Boffins from Bradford University are in China this week building on their expanding links with the country to jointly host events aimed at stimulating new commercially viable drug treatments for diseases, including cancer. They are running the
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Court File
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Mohammed Maroon Zulqarnan, aged 26, of Rock Terrace, Clifton Villas; driving without a licence, £200 fine, £20 back duty, £90 costs. Nadeem Mohammed, of Welbury Drive, Manningham; two counts
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Young mother tended £250,000 drugs farm in Bradford
A young mother caught tending a £250,000 cannabis farm was illegally trafficked to the UK and exploited, Bradford Crown Court heard. Phuong Nguyen, 29, was brought to this country in a truck from Vietnam and agreed to look after the illegal factory
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40,000 in Bradford ‘on less than living wage’
More than 40,000 people in Bradford are being paid less than a “living wage”, a study has found. It means 23 per cent of city workers take home less than the minimum that experts have calculated is required to have an acceptable standard of living
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Now wear your poppy with pride
We will remember them. Those four words are annually relayed at Remembrance Services around the country and acknowledged by us all. While we traditionally remember those who served in the First and Second World Wars, the sacrifices made in
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013
25 years ago: Bingley’s road safety committee complained that residents were being tormented by a new wave of skateboarders attempting to race cars down Wilsden’s main street. 50 years ago: Three men appeared at City Court accused of stealing £24,000
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No cause for alarm in call to firms
There can be few things more annoying than the banshee-like wail of a domestic burglar alarm going off in the early hours of the morning. But if that alarm helps to protect a property or person from attack, then most of us will feel the disruption
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Fireworks frighten
SIR – Please spare a thought for the animals and birds who may be terrified by the deafening crashes and blinding flashes tonight. Traumatised dogs are rushed to vets for emergency treatment, sheep can spontaneously abort, horses gallop into fences
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Puzzled over bills
SIR – I have just read that according to NASA, there is now an all-time high of Antarctic sea ice. It seems also according to the International Panel for Climate Change ‘there has been no statistically significant increase in global temperature since
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Where’s the foresight?
SIR – What have we in Bradford done to deserve such negative Council leaders with no real foresight? We now have Labour Council leader David Green (T&A, October 30) declining to support HS2 as he is unconvinced that Bradford will benefit from
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What’s in a word?
SIR – Let me challenge Brian Holmans’s letter (T&A, October 26) regarding the word ‘slut’. I didn’t realise he was brought up in the back streets of Manningham in the 1940’s, where the word was used to describe a lazy untidy woman, and only
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Avoid roundabout
SIR – With respect to Odsal Roundabout (T&A, October 28). I used to use it regularly, but not anymore. Its a total nightmare. Richard Gelder, Bradford Council’s Transportation Development manager, and Councillor Val Slater admit there are
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Members left behind
SIR – According to the T&A story (October 26), the five Respect councillors have left the party. It would be truer to say that the party has left them – and the bulk of its once-enthusiastic Bradford members. Though I resolved I would stay
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It’s time old venue got its act together
SIR – After seeing the wonderful opera Aida last night – our 30th anniversary present to ourselves – I think its about time St George's Hall got its act together and take a look at itself with fresh eyes. I understand its a concert venue, too,
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On song for good health with Let’s Sing community choir
There is one weekly event that Gwen Haigh makes sure she does not miss. “I look forward to it every Wednesday. I love it and would be lost without it,” she says. “My health has improved since I started. It has done such a lot for me, it's been
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Childhood heroes best left in past
They say you shouldn’t meet your heroes, but in my line of work that’s occasionally unavoidable. Over the years I’ve interviewed several famous faces who’ve been part of the cultural fabric of my life. And although it’s a thrill to meet someone
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Otley curry night for mayor’s charities
Otley’s town mayor will hold a fundraising curry night at the Red Pepper restaurant next month. Councillor Pam Gill (Lab, Manor) is hoping to welcome lots of supporters to the event, which takes place from 7pm on Tuesday, November 26. The meal
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Volunteers needed to offer mental health care support in Bradford
A Bradford community interest company wants to recruit a new batch of volunteers to expand its mental health care support services in the city. Healthy Lifestyles Solutions, based off Bowling Back Lane, was originally set up in 2001 to try to reduce
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Bradford Council praised for 'inspirational' memorial
The widow of a soldier killed in Afghanistan in 2010 has called Bradford Council inspirational for creating a war memorial honouring those killed since the end of the Second World War. Wendy Rayner, of Odsal, whose husband Sergeant Peter Rayner
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Bradford Bulls 'give something back' with visit to project
Bradford Bulls – rescued from the brink of oblivion by the community during their recent cash crisis – yesterday gave something back. The Super League club was embroiled in a financial meltdown last year, which saw supporters rally round to raise
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Bradford pair found guilty of guns offences
Two men are behind bars awaiting prison sentences after they were convicted of firearms offences. Ishfaq Ali, 28, of Kensington Street, Toller Lane, Bradford, and Mohammed Amber, 25, of Upper Woodlands Road, Girlington, Bradford, were found guilty
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Man's hand trapped at wool processing plant in Bradford
An investigation is under way to find out how a man got his hand trapped in machinery at a wool processing plant. The man had to be freed by firefighters after they were called to Haworth Scouring in Birklands Street off Leeds Road at 6.20am yesterday
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Keighley mosque worshippers urged to pray for all affected by war
Worshippers at Keighley’s Ahmadiyya Muslim mosque were urged to pray for all those affected by war as Remembrance Day approaches. Around 30 people attended the sermon, at Baitul Haleem mosque, on Friday. The service was led by Mujeeb Rahman.
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Bradford College staff honoured for health work
Staff at Bradford College have been honoured for taking part in the world’s largest corporate health initiative. The Global Corporate Challenge involved 140 staff members who were among 262,000 workers worldwide who walked, cycled, swam, skipped
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Oakbank School pupils appointed to leadership positions
These Oakbank School pupils who have demonstrated an ability to show leadership and responsibility have been appointed to important roles at their school. Fiona Berry, of the Keighley school’s enrichment team, said: “One of our duties for September
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Late Harrogate Town goal gives them psychological edge over Avenue
Bradford Park Avenue 0, Harrogate Town 1 Avenue slipped out of this season’s West Riding County Cup with a whimper at home to Conference North near-neighbours Harrogate Town tonight. Following today's FA Trophy third-qualifying round draw,
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Bradford City: Top three in a league of their own, says Taylor
Matt Taylor reckons League One’s top three are setting a pace that’s too hot to handle. City are hanging on to the coat-tails of the front group in sixth. But Taylor believes the rest of the division are currently playing for fourth spot because
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New block images unveiled for Bingley school
Images of a new teaching block have been unveiled to highlight future plans for a growing Bingley school. The Samuel Lister Academy in Cottingley has announced the development of a new building to be funded by private investment as part of the
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Bradford district's starring role in television dramas about Great Train Robbery
Two television dramas about the Great Train Robbery, shot largely in the Bradford district, are being screened to mark the 50th anniversary of the audacious crime. The two films, made by World Productions, examine the 1963 robbery from the perspective
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Ilkley girl Charlotte Simpson loses locks for charity
A 13-year-old Ilkley girl has had her hair cut short and donated a ten inch pony tail to the charity The Little Princess Trust, which provides real hair wigs to children who have suffered hair loss due to cancer treatments and other conditions.
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Possible Commons Committee probe of Bradford free school fraud
A powerful Commons committee will be urged to investigate the fraud scandal at a Bradford free school, as the row deepens. The Public Accounts Committee – famous for its tough probing of tax dodging by major corporations – will be asked to examine
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Prison warning to former Bradford councillor
A former Bradford councillor who pocketed more than £90,000 from tax fraud has been warned he faces a prison sentence. Robert Payne, 38, who was a Conservative and Independent councillor for the Keighley West ward, pleaded guilty to three offences
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Bradford councillor replies to permit claims
The councillor responsible for the environment has said it was too early to tell whether the introduction of controversial residents’ permits for waste sites had led to an increase in fly-tipping which, he said, has been rising since 2011. Councillor
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Airedale Hospital labour ward worker Bev Beaumont nominated for award
An Airedale Hospital worker has won through to the regional finals of a leadership award scheme. Bev Beaumont, who helps run the hospital’s labour ward, is nominated in the mentor or coach category of the Yorkshire & Humberside NHS Leadership
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Bradford Bulls: 'No hard feelings' over Bateman exit, says Foster
Bulls star Jamie Foster says John Bateman’s move to Wigan came as no real surprise – and has wished the young back-rower all the best. It was announced on Friday that Bateman had joined the Challenge Cup and Grand Final double winners on a three-year
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Bradford men found guilty of firearms offences
Two men were today behind bars awaiting prison sentences after they were convicted of firearms offences. Ishfaq Ali, 28, of Kensington Street, Toller Lane, Bradford, and Mohammed Amber, 25, of Upper Woodlands Road, Girlington, Bradford, were found
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Fire service set to approve charge for persistent alarm callouts
Fire chiefs are this week expected to approve plans to charge firms up to £350 for persistent false calls triggered by automatic alarms, despite objections from Bradford business leaders. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority started a consultation
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Keighley Sea Cadets win £2,500 grant from Sovereign Health Care
Keighley Sea cadets no longer have to stay on dry land, thanks to a £2,500 grant. The teenagers will take to the water in a new boat funded by Bradford organisation Sovereign Health Care. The cadet unit asked Sovereign for £2,500 to buy a Trinity
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Hunt for murder suspect after woman's body is found in Bradford house
Detectives last night released a picture of a man they want to quiz after a woman was found murdered at a Bradford house. The body of the woman whom police believe is Ridda Zanab, 21, was found when officers were called to Alford Terrace, Lidget
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Banner protest lodged against Thackley housing scheme
Campaigners fighting a plan for 270 homes on a green fields site at Thackley have unveiled a massive protest banner. The “Hands Off” message has been set up on Leeds Road beside fields where the Persimmon Homes West Yorkhire development could be
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Nazim breaks £8,000 charity target in run
A dedicated charity fundraiser has raised more than £8,000 for good causes over the past decade. Nazim Ali, general secretary of Bradford’s Naqshbandia Active Development Association (NADA), broke through the milestone total after completing the
