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Brave new world for Steeleye in Bradford gig
Steeleye Span St George’s Hall Goodness gracious! No Gaudete! But there was plenty more to revel in at Steeleye’s regular appearance around Christmas in Bradford. Led, as ever, by the soaring voice of Maddy Prior, the band appeared fresher
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Chloe gives her cash to aid hospice
A Bradford schoolgirl has been raising funds for the city’s Marie Curie Hospice in memory of her grandmother. Chloe Farndale, 11, decided to raise cash for the Leeds Road care centre, where 83-year-old Florence Farndale died after a 24-hour stay
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Burglary gang ‘preyed on vulnerable elderly’ in Bradford
Burglary conspirators targeted frail and vulnerable victims with an average age of 90, stealing thousands of pounds from them, a court heard. People with dementia, mobility problems and blindness were among the victims. Prosecutor Andrew Kershaw
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Guiseley run ends after stalemate
Worcester City 0, Guiseley 0 Guiseley’s run of six straight victories came to an end but another point lifted them to 11th in the Skrill North table. It was a dour goalless draw at lowly Worcester, with few attempts on goal by either side.
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Young people supported by Barnardo's get work experience at Bradford hospitals
Young people supported by Barnardo’s have been getting work experience in Bradford hospitals. The group, aged between 14 and 21, helped by Barnardo’s Queens Road services, joined nurses, doctors and senior managers at Bradford Royal Infirmary and
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Wednesday, November 27
These planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Lidget Green: use as a commercial vehicle repair and MoT centre former transport yard, Mirza Commercial Motors, 38 Legrams Lane. Lidget Green: vary opening hours of planning permission
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Horsforth St Margaret's Stallions gallop to victory in top-of-the-table clash with Eldwick
Horsforth St Margaret’s under-11s Stallions closed in on the Craven, Aire & Wharfe League Division D title with an impressive 5-2 victory over title rivals Eldwick in Sunday’s eagerly-anticipated rematch. Horsforth, who remain unbeaten this
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Ilkley professor writes biography of Joseph Moxon
An Ilkley resident has written the first complete biography of 17th Century figure Joseph Moxon, a Yorkshire- man who became hydrographer to Charles II. Born in Wakefield in 1627, Moxon established himself in London as a printer, publisher, type-founder
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FT: Bradford City 1 Notts County 1
Mark Yeates came off the bench to save City from a shock home loss to basement side Notts County. The Irishman had only been on the pitch for four minutes when he drilled home from the edge of the penalty area. County, without an away win all season
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Junior football results
Craven Aire & Wharfe League U11A: Bingley Ajax 5, Horsforth Mustangs 1; Fairbank 2, Westwood Jets 8; Menston Rangers 1, Salts Lions 0; Oakworth Hornets 6, BD3 5. U11B: Grassington 6, Campion 1; Menston Rovers 0, Bingley Barca 4; Nab Wood 6,
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Airedale Masterplan 'ahead of schedule'
Councillors have received an update on progress with Airedale Masterplan projects. Several major regeneration projects in the Aire Valley were outlined in a report to Keighley Area Committee. The committee, part of Bradford Council, heard that
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Keighley woman Gemma Towell cycles 5,000 miles for Cancer Research
A woman who lost two friends and former colleagues to cancer has struck back at the illness by cycling 5,000 miles in aid of Cancer Research. Gemma Towell, 35, of Cowling, near Keighley, decided to take action in January. Now she has raised
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2,000 sign Wharfedale green fields petition
A 2,000-signature petition calling for Wharfedale’s green belt boundaries to remain as they are will be handed over to Bradford Council in December. The petition was started by Ilkley ward councillor Anne Hawkesworth (Ind), in response to concerns
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Running costs of closure-threatened Haworth toilets revealed
Closure-threatened public toilets in Haworth, are projected to cost more than £31,000 to run during 2013/14, according to figures released by Bradford Council. The costs were provided in response to a request from Councillor Glen Miller (Worth
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Six vehicles involved in M62 crash
One lane of the M62 near Bradford is blocked after six vehicles were involved in a crash. The Highways Agency said the collision happened on the westbound carriageway between junctions 27 (Gildersome) and 26 (Chain Bar). The outside lane of the
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Darville's nap hand of tries sinks Morley Borough
Scrum half Liam Darville ran riot with a five-try haul as West Bowling outclassed Morley Borough in the opening round of the Pennine President's Cup at Emsleys Rec. The lively half-back had his hat-trick on the board in 15 minutes, with only a
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Collision between lorry and car on M62
A woman is believed to have been injured following a crash between a car and a lorry on the M62 today. The collision happened at about 4.25pm on the eastbound carriageway between junctions 25 (Brighouse) and 26 (Chain Bar). The Highways Agency
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Triple win for Skipton's HML
HML, the Skipton-based third-party mortgage administration company, won three categories in a mortgage industry awards. The company won the Innovation and best use of technology categories, as well as the best debt and arrears strategy prize in
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Keighley agency scoops award
Airedale Enterprise Services (AES) in Keighley has won a top national accolade. It has received the Highly Commended Local Enterprise Agency of the Year award, in recognition of its work with new and existing businesses and entrepreneurs in the
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Odsal Sedbergh stand tall to win thriller
Odsal Sedbergh 24, Boothtown Terriers 18 A crucial try from centre Andy Gabriel was the catalyst that earned Odsal Sedbergh a well-deserved victory against Pennine League Division One title contenders Boothtown Terriers at Odsal Rec. Sedge
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Bulls star Gale draws big crowd at Birkenshaw juniors
There was a great turnout when Bradford Bulls star Luke Gale presented fledgling junior club Birkenshaw with their new post-match shirts and year-end trophies at Birkenshaw Liberal Club. Birkenshaw have under-sevens
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Wibsey stolen car alert
Police have urged the public to be on the lookout for a car that was stolen during a burglary at a house in Enfield Parade, Wibsey, Bradford. They snapped the house lock. Car keys were stolen along with the victim’s vehicle, a white Audi A3, registration
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Otley woman's calendar for Addingham mum to raise funds
An Otley woman has created a fundraising calendar packed with images of the Wharfedale countryside her “amazing” late mum adored. Anne Lofthouse lost her mother Barbara, who had been suffering from the auto-immune disease myasthenia gravis, in
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Bus use in West Yorkshire is on rise
The number of people using buses in West Yorkshire is on the rise, with First buses carrying an extra 100,000 customers a week. The company says changes such as lower fares and investment in new buses have improved customer satisfaction. Regional
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Teacher launches ‘upcycling’ business
A teacher has set up her own small business after discovering a talent for refinishing and ‘upcycling’ old furniture. Sophie Blackwell, 24, a teacher at the independent Moorfield School, Ilkley, tried her hand at rejuventing secondhand furniture
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Bradford man, 26, arrested in connection with drugs probe involving Paul Flowers
Two men, including one from Bradford, have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation that led to the earlier arrest of methodist minister Paul Flowers following newspaper allegations of drug offences. A 26 year-old man was arrested at an
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Missing Bradford woman Sarah Jane Tomlinson found
A Bradford woman who had been missing for almost a month has been found safe and well, police said tonight. Sarah Jane Tomlinson, 28, was reported missing from her home on Washington Street, Girlington, on November 1. She turned up today, a
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MP secures debate into B&B collapse
Ministers will tomorrow again be pressed to publish documents revealing why building society-turned-bank Bradford & Bingley was nationalised and broken up at the height of the financial crisis while other struggling institutions were allowed to
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Demand boosts Jet2 passengers at Bradford airport
A doubling in package holiday customers at Jet2holidays also boosted passenger numbers at Yeadon-based sister airline Jet2, contributing to a significant rise in pre-tax profits for parent Dart Group in the half-year to September 30. The group
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Joshua Project charity is helping youngsters
A charity in Bradford is to start a major fundraising drive to help vulnerable girls escape the traps of child sexual exploitation. The Great Horton-based Joshua Project is linking up with the Golddigger Trust. Joshua Project director Rich
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Tong and Fulneck group to write to every Bradford councillor
Campaigners fighting to protect the Green Belt near Tong are planning to write to every member of Bradford Council. Save Tong & Fulneck Valley Association wants to protect land in the Tong Valley and Westgate Hill. Councillors will discuss
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Showcase for the 'Bradford Banksy'
At first glance, it’s a haunting painting of Top Withens, capturing the bleak beauty of Haworth Moor. But look closely and the words “Emily Woz Here” are spray-painted on the side of the ramshackle old house. The painting, by Craig Everett, captures
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Yule be top of the tree in a woolly pully
Forget the tinsel, the tree and the mistletoe. The must-have decor for the festive season is the kind that you can wear – the Christmas jumper. It’s the time of year when you can put your fashion sense on ice and embrace a Noel-inspired knit.
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Yorkshire CCC 2014 fixtures announced
Yorkshire open the 2014 summer with an LV= County Championship trip to face Somerset at Taunton on Sunday, April 13. Andrew Gale’s side must wait until the second week of the season to kick off their title bid, although they do warm up with a three-day
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Bradford company’s photography prize awarded
Award-winning photographer Don McCullin presented prizes to three winners of a national amateur photography competition organised by a Bradford-based insurance company. The veteran photojournalist and acclaimed war photographer also helped judge
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Braithwaite residents to Watch out for thieves
Residents of Keighley West ward have come forward to help deter stone theft and other crime. They volunteered to take action following a spate of incidents in which Yorkshire stone was taken at the end of the summer. Last month people from
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‘Homework help’ grant to Bradford church
A Bradford church has been awarded a grant of over £4,000 to help local children with their homework. The Church Urban Fund has awarded £4,180 to St Paul’s Church, in Manningham, for a “homework support programme” which will help engage with hard-to-reach
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Bradford brothers admit charges of having terrorist material
Two Bradford brothers have admitted having terrorist material, including documents such as The Al Qaeda Manual and 44 Ways of Supporting Jihad. Muhammed Saeed Ahmed, 21, and Muhammed Naeem Ahmed, 20, pleaded guilty to 11 counts between them of
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Video links are rolled out
Bradford courts are to make more use of video links to prisons to save the time and cost of putting alleged offenders in the dock. Justice Minister Damian Green said today that West Yorkshire is rolling out extensive use of the links. Courts
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Man arrested at city offices after call to police
A man has been arrested after police received a call for assistance from probation service offices in Bradford city centre. Three police cars and a police van were scrambled to West Yorkshire Probation Service's office in Cheapside following the
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Police hunt for Bradford robber after he escapes from open prison
A Bradford man serving his third prison sentence for robbery has absconded from an open prison in Derbyshire. Police today said that Lee Naylor, 35, failed to return to HMP Sudbury last Friday. He was given an indeterminate sentence at Bradford
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Dementia plans move forward
The next step towards making a town a more welcoming place for people with dementia will take place next month. Otley Town Council began working on earning the town official Dementia Friendly status in 2012. Now a Dementia Otley Friendly Network
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Cameron’s U-turn
SIR – David Cameron solemnly promised no more musical chairs of change with the NHS. After seeing a permanent Maoist-style “revolution” and “reforms” to the NHS since Thatcher, I was tired and fed up of billions wasted in endless reorganisations.
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Taxes crippling us
SIR – As a financial economist, now semi-retired, I offer some advice again to our politicians who simply do not understand the real world. A friend told me he wanted to have his windows replaced. They were really in need of replacement after 30
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March for banner
SIR – Surely the anger at the theft of the Cote Farm, Thackley, home site protest banner (T&A, November 20, pictured) can be assuaged by organising a protest march to demand its return. After all, it is for a good cause, isn’t it? Philip Bird
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A bonus for patients
SIR – The British Medical Association and the Government have agreed a set of changes to the GP contract that will deliver real benefits to patients in Bradford. The deal will cut unnecessary targets and reduce bureaucracy which will enable doctors
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One roll of the dice?
SIR – Regarding the Westfield development (T&A, November 22). The credit crunch was blamed for the project stalling. I note their multi-million pound development in Stratford, right next to the Olympic Village in London, opened in 2011, just
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Libraries have to move with the times
SIR – Councillor Geoff Reid (Letters, November 20) sympathises with the cuts to the library service and agonises about the demise or near demise of the mobile library service and its effect on the vulnerable. Instead of lamenting in the T&A, should
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Time for societies to take a bow
The world of amateur dramatics has always been an easy target for mockery. Hammy acting, wobbly sets, fluffed lines, fierce rivalries and puffed-up, melodramatic producers – all ticked boxes when it comes to the am-dram stereotype. To be fair
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Man faces 21 charges of abusing two Bradford girls
A 60-year-old man is on trial at Bradford Crown Court accused of sexually abusing two young girls in a string of allegations dating back more than 15 years. David Midgley denies 21 offences including a charge of rape and accusations of indecent
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Appeal is made for return of Ilkley cricket club weather vane
The president of an Ilkley cricket club is appealing for the return of a weather vane which was the “crowning glory” of the club’s pavilion. The metal weather vane, in the shape a flying duck, is missing from the roof of the Olicanian Cricket Club
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Cyclists invited to take up Tour de France challenge
Cyclists are being encouraged to embark on a two-wheel challenge ahead of the Grand Depart’s arrival in Yorkshire in July. Entries are now open for the annual Brian Robinson Challenge Ride 2014 around the South Pennines on Sunday, April 27.
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Foxy lady raises charity cash with calendar
Fundraisers for a leukaemia charity are hoping people will make a date with their new calendar. Shirley Taylor and friends, who started raising money for the Annette Fox Leukaemia Research Fund after a pal, Josie Buckley, was diagnosed with acute
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Restaurant misses out on top curry prize
A Bradford restaurant narrowly missed out on a top prize at the British Curry Awards ceremony held in London last night. The Aagrah Midpoint restaurant, in Thornbury, had been shortlisted for the Best Spice Restaurant in North East category of
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Darts Champion Scotty has cash target in Otley
Reigning World Darts Champion Scott Waites (right) will challenge pub customers in Otley during an all-day festive fundraiser. ‘Scotty 2 Hotty’ Waites, as he is known to fans, will visit no fewer than 12 of the town’s inns on Saturday, December
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Keighley pub landlord Mickey Thompson selected as Conservative party candidate
A pub landlord has vowed to give Keighley West ward a stronger voice in Bradford City Hall if he is successful in next year’s local elections. Former television soap actor Mickey Thompson, who runs the Great Northern pub in Ingrow, has been selected
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Charity motoring trek is on the right track
Bradford-based motors group JCT600 sponsored an annual historic vehicle event which marked its 25th anniversary and raised £2,000 for Cancer Support Bradford and Airedale which is also marking its silver jubilee. It was the 13th consecutive year
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Early diagnosis the key with HIV
A quarter of people living with HIV do not know that they have the virus. Of the estimated 86,000 people in the UK living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, one in four is unaware of the diagnosis. Knowing if you are HIV positive or negative
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Partnership approach is welcome
As the Telegraph & Argus has previously said, Education Secretary Michael Gove’s recent comments on the standard of education in Bradford – he described it as “appalling” – are at best unhelpful and at worst risk demoralising the district’s schools
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Party at Ilkley pub for cancer charities
A ‘moustache’ fancy dress competition will take place at an Ilkley pub’s ‘Movember’ party. The Yard, off Brook Street, will play host to a Movember Tashes and Lashes Party on Saturday, November 30, in support of the Movember campaign and prostate
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We will not be moved – Meredith out to cement Bantams' play-off spot
A play-off place tops James Meredith’s wish-list for Christmas. The classy left back makes his 50th league start in a City shirt tonight against bottom club Notts County looking to firm up their position in League One’s top six. With approaching
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Bingley homes site action group’s call for helpers
A group set up to protect a greenfield site near Bingley has issued a call for more people to join it in the fight against a major housing development. The Greenhill Action Group is printing a newsletter in response to plans by Bellway and Redrow
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Christmas Extravaganza to be staged in Yeadon
Queensway Primary School choir will perform at the Yeadon Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society Christmas concert. The Christmas Extravaganza takes place at Yeadon Town Hall on Friday, December 13, at 7.30pm. Tickets are available on 0113 250 5587
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Rail services to go local
West Yorkshire transport chiefs will help choose the firm to run local rail services, under a landmark deal struck with ministers. A “partnership” agreement will be reached to gradually devolve power from Whitehall to no fewer than 33 local authorities
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Parking fears over revised Baildon business park plan
Revised plans for a high-tech business park on the controversial Buck Lane site in Baildon include a facelift for the flagship building, developers said yesterday. Manchester-based Russells Construction and developer Pendle Projects have re-worked
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Bradford Bulls: Donaldson has an extra incentive to impress
James Donaldson believes he is well placed to establish himself in Francis Cummins’ plans this coming season. The highly-regarded Cumbrian back-rower made 18 Super League appearances during 2013 and went on to secure a new one-year deal. The
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Bradford College students' top skills recognised
Three of Bradford College’s most talented students have been named ‘best in the UK’ at their chosen skill. Emma Harrison, 30, Aisha Queeum, 28, and 19-year-old Chris Hanson won gold medals at the WorldSkills UK competition held at the NEC Birmingham
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Bradford Bulls fan Mick keeps blind in touch with Rugby League World Cup
A Bradford Bulls fan has been keeping blind fans in touch with the action during this year’s Rugby League World Cup. Freelance journalist Mick Gledhill has been providing audio commentary at games up and down the country since the competition kicked
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Saltaire road works ‘could end by Christmas’
Bradford Council is hoping to have the main works on the Saltaire road improvement scheme finished by Christmas, it told the Telegraph & Argus last night. Traders say the current phase of the project, which involves resurfacing work, has caused
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Stomach bug a sickener for Bantams ahead of Notts County clash
City have been warned to brace themselves for a “blood and thunder” battle with rock-bottom Notts County at Valley Parade tonight. Phil Parkinson will hold a late head count before naming his side after Nahki Wells, Kyel Reid and Alan Connell fell
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Parkwood Primary School pupils get ready for Tour de France
Parkwood Primary School in Keighley is gearing up for the Tour de France. Pupils are working with Sustrans Bike officer Emily Groves on a project raising awareness of the Tour, cycling in general and sustainable transport. Activities have included
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Probe is launched into Otley entrepreneur's report on RBS
State-backed Royal Bank of Scotland has hired a law firm to investigate claims of “unscrupulous” treatment of small businesses – described as “shocking” by Chancellor George Osborne. A new report by Otley-based tycoon Lawrence Tomlinson alleges
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Hamzah Khan questions are answered by Bradford Safeguarding Children Board
A letter from the chairman of the Bradford Safeguarding Children Board in response to “deep concerns” held by the Children’s Minister Edward Timpson over the findings of the Hamzah Khan Serious Case Review was made public last night. Mr Timpson
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HIV tests offered in Bradford as part of campaign to raise awareness
People can get tested for HIV as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the virus in Bradford. The Red Ribbon Shop, on Broadway, will be the focus for activities during HIV Testing Week, which leads up to World Aids Day on December 1. The
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Keighley MP backs NHS safety measures
Keighley MP Kris Hopkins has backed a new package of government measures to improve patient safety in the NHS. The measures have been announced in the wake of the Staffordshire Hospital scandal and following the final report of the Francis Inquiry
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Bradford City fringe players on their marks
Jason Kennedy’s dramatic impact at MK Dons has set the bar for City’s squad players. Phil Parkinson believes the midfielder set the perfect example to others on the fringes of the team. Replacing Nathan Doyle, he capped a busy performance with
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Bradford University students’ protest against violence
Protesters last night demanded safer streets in Bradford in their fight to end sexual harassment, violence and intimidating behaviour in the city. More than 150 women and men joined the ‘Reclaim the Night’ march, with many carrying banners bearing
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Bradford ranked in top 3 for value shops
Bradford has been ranked third in the country for its number of value shops, a new survey has found. The RetailVision Report survey by consumer data specialists Callcredit Information Group used data from more than 17,000 retail centres across
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Serial Bradford street robber is jailed
A serial street robber has been jailed for 40 months after he got his come-uppance when he tried to mug two Bradford schoolboys. Liam Moore ran off, chased by the boys who called the police, Bradford Crown Court heard yesterday. It was Moore
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Schools link scheme to improve results in district
A partnership that helped improve schools in deprived areas of London could be the inspiration to raising education standards in Bradford. Bradford Council is one of 15 education authorities in Yorkshire that are looking to team up to improve their
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Grange Technology College teacher Derek Radcliffe nominated for T&A schools award
A teacher who devotes much of his free time to helping his pupils prepare for life post school has been nominated for a Telegraph & Argus Schools Award. Derek Radcliffe, who has taught at Grange Technology College for 34 years, has been nominated
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NHS campaign launch for winter health
A campaign has started to urge patients in the Bradford district to look after their health this winter and get the right NHS treatment if they are ill. It is funded by the NHS clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in West Yorkshire and includes
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Bingley grandmother died after 'four key errors' by staff at Bradford Royal Infirmary, coroner rules
Four key errors by staff at Bradford Royal Infirmary led to the death of an elderly patient, a coroner has ruled Grandmother Sheila Hibbert, 77, of Bingley, died at the hospital last year following the series of failings in her care, an inquest heard
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Lantern parade to take place in Lund Park, Keighley
Lanterns will light up Lund Park, Keighley, on Saturday, December 14. Residents can join in a lantern parade around the park from 6pm to 7pm. Lantern Beats will give performances of singing and drumming, a light show and a fire show. The event
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Himalaya trek plans revealed to boost Manorlands funds
Manorlands will celebrate its 40th anniversary by staging its first bespoke overseas trek. The Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice has just finalised plans for the fundraising challenge-of-a-lifetime. Now Manorlands bosses are seeking intrepid adventurers
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Ex-Service Notes
Royal Navy amphibious helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious was in Singapore last week taking on stores before setting sail ready to render aid to the Philippines. The ship and her associated air group were rerouted to make best speed east in order
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: Alexander Balog, aged 59, of Summer Hill Street, Lidget Green; keeping unlicensed vehicle on a public road, £200 fine, £36.25 vehicle back duty, £90 costs. Jean Beverley Beaumont
