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Red-hot Ross just can’t stop scoring for Leeds United
Leeds United 2, Wigan Athletic 0 Ross McCormack fired his 14th and 15th goals of the season to put Leeds on the fringes of the Sky Bet Championship play-offs places as managerless Wigan slipped to a fourth straight defeat. The striker bundled
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Cleckheaton pair tipped for top
Warren Lockett believes Cleckheaton members Olivia Hamilton and Megan Clarke can go on to compete at the top level after they were named in one of ten England under-16 regional coaching squads for 2014. The 14-year-old pair are among eight girls
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Two taken to hospital after M62 crash
Two people were to hospital after a crash involving five vehicles on the M62 today. The Highways Agency said two cars, a lorry and two other vehicles collided on the westbound carriageway near junction 25 at Brighouse at about 3.50pm. One lane
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Firefighters vote for industrial action
Members of the Fire Brigades Union voted to take further industrial action in relation to the ongoing dispute with the Government over pensions. The FBU announced today that members had voted in favour of action short of a strike. A report
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Leaders Bradford looking to pull clear
Right on Cue Bradford No 1 can enhance their position at the top of the Yorkshire Inter-District League table this weekend as they take on one of their closest rivals. The defending Division One champions make the short journey to face third-placed
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Margerison and Cooper to rescue for Hermits
Division Five leaders Hermits I are proving unbeatable as they amass a commanding advantage – but they had to dig deep to keep their Bradford League record intact as they found Thornbury a tough nut to crack. Hermits had only conceded nine sets
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Road delays caused by Bradford collision
Emergency services were called to this crash in Bradford, involving a double-deck bus and a taxi. The collision occurred at around 2pm today in Shipley-Airedale Road, close to the junction with Hamm Strasse. Police, fire and ambulance crews
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Cleckheaton park facilities to be improved
Wheelchair users, cyclists and parents with pushchairs will soon be able to enjoy access to an urban green space in Cleckheaton – thanks to a £14,000 improvement project. A new stretch of path is due to be built at West End Park to help make the
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MP George Galloway calls for action over minimum wage
MP George Galloway is calling for a zero tolerance policy on firms which pay below the minimum wage. The Bradford West Respect MP has submitted a parliamentary motion which says an estimated 300,000 people are paid less than they should be, but
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Two hurt in five vehicle crash on M62 at Brighouse
Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash involving five vehicles on the M62 today. The Highways Agency said two cars, a lorry and two other vehicles collided on the westbound carriageway near junction 25 at Brighouse. It happened at
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Bradford to host condensed sportshall athletics trials
The lack of a sponsor, plus a limited amount of cash, means the West Yorkshire sportshall athletics trials are to be held on the same day at the Richard Dunn Sports Centre in Bradford. The under-11, under-13 and under-15 trials normally take place
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Boy, five, and girl, 11, hurt in road accidents in Bradford
A young boy has been hurt in an accident with a van in Barkerend Road in Bradford Moor. Police said the child is believed to have ran out into the road shortly after 4pm today near Lapage Primary School. Officers have closed Barkerend Road
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Keybury Youth League plan to expand
The Keybury Youth League want to get more teams involved next season as part of revamp across all age groups and hope to start five-a-side girls sections. Teams are advised to declare their interest from under-seven level up to and including under
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Pudsey MP Stuart Andrew speaks out over Tom Daley abuse
Twitter abuse suffered by Olympic diver Tom Daley since he announced he was in a relationship with a man has been condemned in Parliament by Pudsey Conservative MP Stuart Andrew. Mr Andrew said some of the language directed against the 19-year-old
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Late goal fits the Bill for Bingley Bees
Bingley Bees produced a storming fightback to beat Lincoln Roses 3-2 and book their first-ever cup final appearance. The Bees fell two goals behind in the Yorkshire League Cup C Group tie but turned the tables in the second half, culminating in
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Bradford College boss Michele Sutton meets Prince Charles
Bradford College boss Michele Sutton was invited to a royal reception at Buckingham Palace in recognition of her support for a new youth charity. Mrs Sutton, Bradford College group chief executive who is also president of the Association of Colleges
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MP David Ward hits out at care package cost
Bradford East MP David Ward is calling for a complete overhaul of the NHS’s continuing care package after a new report found the system was “shrouded in mystery and disarray”. A study conducted by Parkinson’s UK and the All-Party Parliamentary
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Man treated after Holme Wood house fire
A man was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire at a house in Bradford today. Firefighters from Bradford station were called to a property on Edlington Close, Holme Wood, at 11.10am. The blaze was in a bedroom. Crews gave the man oxygen
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Folan and De Vita on target as Bantams beat Clarets in friendly
City beat Burnley 3-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Valley Parade today. Caleb Folan, Jack Stockdill and Raffaele De Vita scored the goals for a home side that also included Mark Yeates, Luke Oliver, Carl McHugh and Jason Kennedy
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Read Dynamo's honorary graduation speech to Bradford University in full
Vice chancellors, Pro Chancellors, Distinguished guests, Graduates and family members, Ladies and gentlemen. I want to thank you all for honoring me here today and to the people of Bradford for your ongoing support and continued inspiration.
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Measures planned to slam brakes on speeding on a Keighley road
Measures are planned in a Keighley street to slam the brakes on speeding. Road humps are proposed along a stretch of Spring Gardens Lane. Bradford Council is advertising details of speed tables and cushions at five locations on the road.
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Film festival plans ahead of Tour de France
A cycling film festival was one of the plans revealed during the latest meeting of a group set up to involve local people in the Tour de France. The idea was outlined at a meeting of Worth the Tour, staged at Keighley Campus Leeds City College.
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Accounts manager Duncan shaves off his facial hair to raise cash for Movember
A Keighley accounts manager has had a close shave – for the first time in nearly 40 years! Duncan Smith shed his moustache and beard in support of colleagues who grew facial hair as part of the Movember charity fundraiser. Mr Smith, of accountancy
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Bus and taxi crash in Bradford
Emergency services were called to a crash in Bradford, involving a double deck bus and a taxi at about 2pm today. The collision occurred in Shipley-Airedale Road, close to the junction with Hamm Strasse. Police, fire and ambulance crews attended
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ASBOs for ringleaders of gang of yobs who intimidated residents in Bradford neighbourhood
Ringleaders of a group of trouble- makers were yesterday handed ASBOs and had to sign contracts to stop them intimidating their Bradford neighbourhood. The five, aged 15 to 19 and living in the Wapping area of the city, had persistently behaved
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Bradford's Dynamo is now a doctor after Bradford University ceremony today
No, it’s not an illusion - Bradford magician Dynamo is now a doctor. “If I go on an airplane, what do I do?” asked the new honorary graduate of Bradford University. “Do I change my name? What if they ask if there’s a Doctor Steven Frayne on
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Student accused of rape attempt: why I put girl in headlock
A college student accused of trying to rape a 16-year-old girl in a Bradford subway told a jury yesterday he took her in a headlock because she swore at him. Imran Hussain, 18, said he touched her chest by accident in the struggle but quickly let
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Police to carry out spot checks on drivers
Police will carry out spot checks to see if drivers are over the drink limit or impaired by drugs. Operation Ovaldale is being run by the Western Area Roads Policing Unit which covers Bradford and Calderdale. PC Andrew Gudgeon said: “Motorists
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Bid for Menston wind turbine rejected
An application to build a 74-metre wind turbine on green-belt land has been rejected. Now the group set up to fight the proposal has thanked everyone who joined the battle to prevent the turbine being installed on land behind High Royds, Menston
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Man sentenced for drug possession
A man with drink problems, who admitted possessing drugs with intent to supply, has been given a 12-month community order by a judge. Jarrad Booth, 40, of no fixed address but formerly of Carton Court, West Bowling, Bradford, will have to undergo
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'Northern cities are bearing the brunt of public sector cuts' warning
Northern cities are bearing the brunt of public sector cuts, according to a new campaign being backed by the leader of Bradford Council. Councillor David Green, who heads the Labour-run Council, is backing calls for Chancellor George Osborne to
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Former wife of Bradford City legend fined for speeding
The former wife of an ex-professional footballer has been ordered to pay £245 by a court after being caught speeding. Helen Windass, formerly married to Bradford City legend Dean Windass, was recorded doing 57mph in the 50mph limit in her Audi
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Bradford soldier died after taking 16 shots of alcohol in just 30 minutes at barracks party, inquest hears
A coroner is to raise the “Army’s drinking culture” with the Defence Secretary after hearing how a Bradford soldier died following his barracks leaving party at which he downed 16 shots of alcohol. The 21-year-old was plied with a lethal cocktail
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Property developers in talks with Bradford Council over land use
Property developers Barratt and David Wilson Homes have told Bradford Council they are interested in building on land the authority owns, should a new supermarket plan for the area get the go-ahead. If the ‘Shipley Link’ planning application goes
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Crier given a send-off from Queen
Retiring Ilkley town crier received a special message from the Queen when he was commended by councillors for his work. Chris Richards is hanging up his hat and bell at the end of this year, after 12 years of crying the news to passers-by and declaring
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Hamzah Khan tragedy: Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee says still room for improvement
Organisations responsible for the wellbeing of children in Bradford have made improvements in the aftermath of the Hamzah Khan tragedy, a meeting heard last night. But the Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee also said that there
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‘Concern’ at rates of burglary solving
Low burglary detection figures revealed in a new report from local Neighbourhood Policing Teams have sparked concern among councillors on Shipley Area Committee. Clear-up rates for Bingley and Worth, Shipley, Wharfedale and Craven are way below
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Four years for Bradford drug supplier
A 57-year-old man, who was involved in the “slick, professional” supply of class A drugs on the streets of Bradford, was jailed for four years. The Recorder of Bradford, Judge Roger Thomas QC, told Arshad Mahmood he had played a significant role
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Stars shine for loved ones with Christmas Star Appeal 2013
Hundreds of stars were hung on City Hall’s Christmas tree last night in memory of absent loved ones or to mark the people who have made a difference in Bradford this year. A total of 196 stars were hung from the tree by a procession of people at
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Friends in festive skateboarding feat for charity
Two friends from the district raised more than £300 for a good cause by taking part in a Christmas-themed 25-mile skateboard across London. Johnny Phillips, 30, from Steeton and 21-year-old Michael Laidler, from Silsden (pictured), completed the
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Ofsted praise for school
Guiseley School has been rated as good with outstanding features in a report of its latest inspection by Ofsted. The achievement of pupils and quality of teaching are graded good, while inspectors noted: “There is not a shred of complacency to
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Driver, 23, banned but spared jail
A 23-year-old Skipton man has been given a 12-month suspended prison sentence after admitting dangerous driving. James Boyd was ordered to carry out 200 hours unpaid work, given a two-month curfew and banned from driving for two years by a judge
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Attempted break-in suspects sought
Police are appealing for information about a car and suspects seen leaving the scene of an attempted burglary. A silver Ford Mondeo with a ‘Y’ registration plate was seen picking up two men from Broughton Avenue, Bierley, Bradford, between 8.45pm
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Pupils attend interfaith event at Grange Technology College
A Bradford academy has held its first interfaith event to bring together pupils of different backgrounds. Grange Technology College invited 12 primary schools, and pupils from Appleton Academy, a total of 110 children, to the event. Over the course
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School’s defibrillator gift is ‘reassuring’
A life-saving defibrillator machine has been given to a Baildon School as part of a district-wide scheme to provide instant help in a serious medical emergency. Sandal Primary School was presented with the easy-to-use machine by Shaun Ingram, managing
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‘No criteria issues with city's faith schools'
Segregation caused by the religious admission criteria of faith schools is “not a massive issue” in Bradford, according to some of the city’s leading education figures. Research published yesterday by the Fair Admissions Campaign group, which wants
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Poppy appeal thanks
SIR – I would like to send thanks to all those who donated in the South Bradford area during the Poppy Appeal fortnight this year. The Low Moor, Wyke & District Branch of the Royal British Legion collected a total of £21,195.45 – an increase
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Cheer on the wards
SIR – We at B&Q Euroway decided, after reading one of your articles about a charity at the children’s wards at Bradford Royal Infirmary, to get in touch with them and offer our services. Being a Bradford-based store, we could think of nothing better
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Tree clarification
SIR – Further to a report in the Telegraph & Argus (November 30) regarding the removal of a tree on my property, where the roots are actively undermining my house, I would like to make it clear that the application was made at the behest of my
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No question over king
SIR – Why the remains of Richard III should be re-buried in Leicester Cathedral just because they were discovered beneath one of the city’s car parks last year beats me. It’s a bit late in the day to show respect after his naked dead body was ignominiously
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Garden rubbish
SIR – Does anyone know of anyone having new floor covering fitted in the Bingley/ Gilstead area recently? I ask because a load of orange carpeting was dumped in my top garden along with an old fluorescent light fitting and parts of kitchen furniture
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Worries are financial
SIR – So, multi-millionaire David Hockney says he will give up on Bradford if artworks are sold. Well, Mr Hockney (not a financial worry in the world), either donate millions to assuage cuts or... bye bye! Anthony Briggs, Otley Road, Bradford
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Artist has no say on city’s art collection
SIR – I personally feel a good number of works of art, including Hockney’s, are over-valued, but this has no bearing on how I feel about the prospect of the Council selling off its collection. If Hockney did not donate his works of art to Bradford
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Will fare drop get more on board?
New figures from bus company First show a five per cent customer growth on its buses in West Yorkshire. The company – which says the number of people using its buses have risen by 100,000 a week compared to the same period last year – has introduced
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013
25 years ago: Police were hunting vandals who went on the rampage in Bradford’s Bierley Cemetery, smashing more than 50 headstones and causing thousands of pounds of damage. 50 years ago: Bradford City captain and left-half Stan Harland shocked
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No place for indoctrination in our schools
This newspaper has long held the view that all schools should be secular, and a new report published yesterday suggesting that faith schools can encourage social and economic segregation certainly does nothing to alter that view. There should be
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The heat is on across the globe
Bradford didn’t have too bad a summer, really, with some settled and sunny periods in June, followed by temperatures close to 30C in July. However it’s some time since we had a real heatwave, with temperatures above 32C – 90F plus – that some of
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Sending off proves costly for Thackley
Thackley were aiming to reclaim second spot in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division last night but a first-half sending off scuppered their hopes of a win at Armthorpe Welfare. The struggling Doncaster outfit won 2-0 after Luke Richardson
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Archbishop of York John Sentamu praises BEACON project
A Bradford charity has received the backing of the Archbishop of York John Sentamu. He praised the work of BEACON (Bradford Ecumenical Asylum Concern) which supports asylum seekers. Writing in the charity’s annual report for 2013, he said:
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Bradford Bulls: Cummins pinpoints potential new signings
Francis Cummins remains hopeful that his search for talent during the World Cup could yet bear fruit. The Bulls coach took in a number of matches during the tournament with a view to potentially adding to his squad. Cummins has so far recruited
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West Bowling man sentenced for hitting wife on head with whiskey bottle
A man who hit his wife over the head with a whiskey bottle, knocking her out, was spared an immediate prison sentence. Andrew McLoughlin was told by Judge Jonathan Durham Hall QC: “There are two sides to this matter,” after Bradford Crown Court
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Bradford Council votes to adopt schools action plan
A senior councillor has urged the authority not to shelve a hard-hitting action plan designed to improve standards in the district’s schools. The 16-point action plan was created by a Council committee which spent a year examining Bradford’s educational
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Knowleswood Primary School pupils help pack hampers
Pupils from Knowleswood Primary School are helping to pack food hampers for less privileged families on Holme Wood, Bradford. They will join other volunteers tomorrow at 10.15am at Holme Wood Activity Centre on Broadstone Way.
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Omega Proteins claims 'unfair scrutiny' by Council
A controversial animal rendering plant claims Bradford Council is unfairly scrutinising its business because of “political pressure”, councillors have been told. Omega Proteins, at Erlings Works, has long been accused by residents of causing foul
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Bradford Council set to adopt congestion-busting scheme
A tough new permit scheme which would see utilities firms fined for letting roadworks drag on has been endorsed by Bradford Council. Under the congestion-busting scheme, anyone wanting to carry out roadworks in certain streets would have to buy
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Tories in call for Bradford Council’s £3m underspend to offset planned Council Tax increase
Bradford Council should use an expected budget underspend of nearly £3 million to avoid “needless” Council Tax rises, the Tories have claimed. Councillor Glen Miller, leader of the Conservative Group on Bradford Council, said it was “unbelievable
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UPDATED: Boyes on target for Mosconi Cup glory
Bradford-born potter Karl Boyes is hoping to help bring the Mosconi Cup back to Europe from Las Vegas this week. It is the first time in four years that Boyes, nicknamed ‘The Bomb’ has been selected, after being involved in Europe’s first win of
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Gray hoping Leeds United home and dry
Leeds legend Eddie Gray firmly believes that two home games in the space of four days presents a real opportunity for United ahead of tonight’s match against Wigan. Leeds’ three-game winning streak came to an end at Blackburn on Saturday in front
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BBC nomination gives Tiler big lift
Teenage weighlifting sensation Rebekah Tiler has spoken of her delight after being nominated for the BBC young sports personality of the year award. The Bingley Grammar School student is one of ten contenders, including Solheim Cup-winning golfer
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Paul Flowers: Bradford Council kept quiet over reason he quit 'to spare embarrassment'
The truth behind Paul Flowers’ resignation from Bradford Council was not made public at the time to spare him “any personal embarrassment”, a new Labour report has confirmed. The scandal-hit Methodist minister stepped down as a city councillor
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Shipley murder: I stabbed my gran to death and attacked nine-year-old boy, admits Nathaniel Flynn
A 26-year-old man was today behind bars awaiting a life sentence for murdering his “kind and loving” grandmother and attempting to stab a nine-year-old boy to death. Nathaniel Flynn, who went on a violent rampage in Shipley five months ago, was
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Guiseley young guns clinch semi-final spot
Last season’s beaten finalists Guiseley are in the last four of the West Riding County Cup after a narrow 2-1 victory over Selby Town at Nethermoor last night. The Lions’ side had a youthful look about them for the visit of the Northern Counties
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Chances of signing Bradford City striker Wells on new long-term deal unlikely, admits Rhodes
Julian Rhodes believes City must be prepared for the prospect of losing Nahki Wells sooner rather than later. Speculation is once again swirling surrounding the Bermuda international’s future as the next transfer window approaches. Wells maintained
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Bradford lecturers in walk-out as pay dispute continues
More than 400 lecturers at Bradford College joined those from the University of Bradford in a national walkout over pay yesterday. University lecturers first went on strike in October when the University & College Union, Unite and Unison took
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Funeral held for tragic Jade Watson
Up to 200 friends and family have said an emotional final farewell to a young mother-of-two found strangled in a caravan. Jade Watson's younger sisters helped carry her pink rose-covered coffin into St Cuthbert's Church, Wrose, Shipley, yesterday
