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Former Shipley teenager Luke Friend in X Factor final after sing-off
X Factor hopeful Luke Friend, who grew up in Shipley, has reached the final of the hit TV show after a tense sing-off with rival band Rough Copy. Over Saturday, viewers watched the singer-songwriter compete against Sam Bailey, Nicholas McDonald
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Guiseley claim three and easy win at Bradford Park Avenue
Bradford Park Avenue 0 Guiseley 3 Bradford Park Avenue were overtaken in the Conference North table by neighbours Guiseley tonight and it was one of their former players who did most of the damage. Danny Forrest bagged a brace as the Lions
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UPDATE: Road closed after suspected hit and run crash in Bradford
A woman is believed to have been injured after her moped was involved in a crash with a car in a suspected hit-and-run in Bradford this evening. Police and ambulance crews were called to Leeds Road, near its junction with Seymour Street, at about
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Storthes Hall turn tables on Campion
There were mixed fortunes for the County Amateur League sides in the third round of the West Riding County FA Challenge Cup and Challenge Trophy. Campion, who beat Storthes Hall 4-1 in the league earlier this season, were eliminated by the same
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Seventh heaven for Bradford Dragons
Bradford Dragons are second in English Basketball League Men’s Division One after notching a seventh straight win. Their 81-64 home victory over Newham Neptunes was all the more praiseworthy as the visitors started the day one place behind
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Man arrested over death of Bradford restaurant manager Mohammed Asif is given bail
A man who was arrested after a curry house manager collapsed and died has been released on bail. Mohammed Asif, from the Bolton area of Bradford, was taken to hospital after the dispute with a customer over a meal at Akbar's Manchester restaurant
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Oddfellows Celtic find form to win in battle of unbeaten teams
The match of the round in the Bradford Sunday Alliance League's GOALS Intermediate Cup involved Division 2A leaders Oddfellows Celtic's trip to fellow unbeaten side Cartwright Lister, of Division 2B. As expected, it was a close
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Evening of festive fun at Bradford Bulls
Bulls players and supporters will unite for an evening of festive fun at the Provident Stadium on Wednesday. Members of Francis Cummins' squad, along with key figures from the community, will join crowds for the Stadium Carols event. The event
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Extra-time agony for Yorkshire Amateur League
Yorkshire Amateur League 2, Isle of Man 3 (after extra-time, FT 1-1) A brilliant display of goalkeeping by Tom Greenwood of Ealandians failed to keep the Yorkshire Amateur League in the FA National Inter-League Trophy, the hosts only bowing
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Fairytale start to new library chapter
Bradford's new City Library had a fairy-tale opening when it threw open its doors for the first time today. Story-book favourites including Little Red Riding Hood and Robin Hood rubbed shoulders with civic dignitaries and invited schools and other
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Disappointed leaders Grangefield Old Boys are still on their 'Jack Jones'
Senior A Division leaders Grangefield Old Boys dropped two points in their 1-1 draw at Trinity Old Boys in the Yorkshire Amateur League. Mid-table Trinity edged the first half, Kris Feather giving them the lead, but parity
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Top-flight teams show their class in Spen Valley League
Premier Division status counted for everything when the Spen Valley League switched their focus to cup matches. League leaders Route One Rovers triumphed 3-0 at Division One Howden Clough in the Sonder Heating and Ventilation Cup, while second-placed
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Body found in disused quarry
The body of a man has been discovered in a disused quarry near Horsforth. Police have launched an investigation after the man’s body was found in Clayton Woods quarry, off the ring road at West Park. The man, who has not been formally identified
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Yorkshire braced for Farbrace exit
Yorkshire are likely to be searching for a new second XI coach after Paul Farbrace moved a step closer to being appointed as the new head coach of Sri Lanka at the weekend. Kent-born Farbrace has flown to Sri Lanka ahead of an interview, thought
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Bullying campaign is up for our award
A primary school has been nominated for an award celebrating its hard-hitting campaign to beat bullying. Youngsters at Merlin Top Primary Academy, Keighley, designed posters to put up around school and wore anti-bullying wristbands during National
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Bagging a bargain at any cost
How far will you go to bag a bargain? For me, most recently, it was about ten miles, much of it in heavy traffic. And for what? A bottle of cheap perfume. I was listening to a consumer programme on Radio 4, upon which a panel of experts was
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How can we live our own good story?
Human beings have been creating stories since ancient times, whether by drawings on cave walls or shaped in wood or through the oral tradition – stories have always been around. They’re part of who we are and where we come from. They’ve been passed
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Showing true colours
SIR - Good old Mr Bird (Letters, December 4) continues to demonstrate rare glimpses of the true nature of UKIP. Not for him the sophistry of ratepayer-owned works of art, ‘bah humbug’! Sell it all, and use the money to make up for what the Government
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Too many casualties
SIR – This Government’s application of austerity principles is causing many more casualties than previous exercises, as the lower middle class and lower classes are experiencing. These groups are not the cause of the global financial meltdown,
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Duty of care ignored
SIR – Current Labour Council leader David Green admits (T&A, December 4) that his party covered-up the truth behind the resignation of Paul Flowers to spare him “any personal embarrassment”. But, wait a minute. They knew that the Rev Flowers
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Make detection priority
SIR – What makes the fact that only one in seven convicted burglars is jailed (‘Shipley MP demands tougher court sentences’, December 6) even worse is that the detection rate for burglaries in Shipley and Baildon is only six per cent. Therefore
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Budget plans are a positive sign
SIR – Could anyone, other than the Shadow Chancellor that is, really find fault with the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget Statement? As an OAP myself, £2.95 a week rise next April sounded infinitely better than Gordon Brown’s 75p. As did the freeze on
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Saturday, December 7, 2013
From the T&A... 25 years ago: Labour councillors said that council plans to increase car parking charges by up to 114 per cent, generating the authority £40,000 a year, would lead to people avoiding the city centre. 50 years ago: The Ilkley
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Mandela’s legacy must live forever
There can be no surprise that people in the Bradford district have been queuing up to sign books of condolence following the death of Nelson Mandela. The incredible reaction to his passing across the world shows what a true colossus of the 20th century
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Gifts misconception
SIR – Several aid charities are once again making their Christmas pitch for donations to buy farmed animals for some of the world’s poorest communities. While these schemes may seem like a great idea, the reality is that such ‘gifts’ can actually increase
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Lights are spectacular
SIR - What a spectacular sight Ilkley Christmas lights are this year! Brooke Street and The Grove look particularly attractive, with not only the tasteful Christmas illuminations but also the lighting in the trees. The Christmas tree is sparkling
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Ban extra incomes
SIR – Anyone who worked in the printing industry in the days of unions and the closed shop will remember that journeymen in various trade sections were forbidden, both by their own union rules and by national agreements with employers’ federations
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Privatisation mistakes
SIR – Philip Bird (Letters, December 2) asks why Lib Dems and socialists “bang on” about ownership of essential services like water. It’s because we don’t want the poor ripped off. True: Governments pre-1980 did not allow adequate spending on water
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Fine example of valuing profit over customers
SIR – A recent comment by a Yorkshire Water official summed up nicely the absolute greed of all the nationalised industries! When asked about Yorkshire Water not paying tax (Corporation Tax that is) on profits of £148/£149 million he responded
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Monday, December 9, 2013
From the T&A... 25 years ago: Six thousand Bradford householders received court summons for non-payment of rates following mass confusion over government changes to the rate rebate system, leaving Council phone lines jammed. 50 years ago
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City needs cultural attractions
Regeneration is vital if Bradford is to go forward, and with the establishing of the successful City Park and Mirror Pool already under Bradford’s belt, and work on the Westfield shopping development about to get properly under way, there is at last
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Bradford College honours TV stars with fellowships
Two stars of film and television, a charity boss and a head chef will be honoured with fellowships from Bradford College next week. And for the first time the graduation ceremonies on Tuesday and Wednesday will be broadcast live to audiences on
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Is it hi-tech toys or traditional fun on Christmas wish lists?
The countdown to Christmas has begun and the pressure is mounting to purchase those important presents. Little ones are busy preparing their lists for the Man in Red and, unsurprisingly, techie toys and tablets feature in the top toy predictions
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Sharp drop in rates of reoffending in Bradford
The rate at which criminals reoffend in Bradford has plunged by 13.6 per cent, according to figures compiled by the Ministry of Justice. West Yorkshire was one of the best performing probation trusts in the country for the year to the end of June,
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Sing with Santa at Oastler Shopping Centre
A singing Santa is making a return to Bradford Council’s Oastler Shopping Centre. For two weekends this month, Father Christmas will be in his grotto handing out presents to children. Youngsters will be able to see Santa free of charge and
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Bradford Specsavers store helps Lord Mayor's charity
The Specsavers store in Darley Street has raised nearly £600 for the charity of the Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Khadim Hussain. The money was collected during an event for Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure, which provides disabled people
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Parkside School students plant new woodland
School pupils and staff in Cullingworth have done their bit for the environment by planting dozens of trees outside their school. The students from Parkside made the most of a free offering of 480 saplings from the Woodland Trust. They expect
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Call is made for fewer councillors in Bradford district
There are calls for the number of councillors in the district to be cut by a third to save money from Bradford Council’s annual budget. Keighley’s deputy mayor is among those who have suggested Bradford Council could save £390,000 a year by cutting
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Funeral to be held for Geoffrey Thorpe
The death of the Telegraph & Argus’ long-time Baildon correspondent Geoffrey Thorpe will come as sad news to the thousands who enjoyed his writing during a 25 year career with the paper. Mr Thorpe, whose funeral takes place tomorrow, only retired
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West Yorkshire Police issue advice over online fraud
West Yorkshire Police has offered ten tips to avoid being a victim of online shopping fraud. One in four pounds spent may be a fraudulent transaction or as a result of fraud activity. To keep fraudsters at bay this Christmas: 1. Trust your
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Arriva to grant Christmas wishes
A bus company which runs services in Bradford will be making dreams come true by granting a number of special Christmas wishes for its customers. Passengers who use the Arriva website during December are being invited to leave their hopes for any
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Bradford groups benefit from Co-operative Community Fund
Co-operative members have given a total of £6,000 to five community groups in Bradford. The groups received the cash from The Co-operative’s Community Fund, a pot of money accumulated by member customers opting to donate all or part of their annual
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New Bradford rail station is right back on track
Proposals to open a new rail station in the district have overcome a major hurdle after rail safety chiefs agreed that trains would be able to stop safely on the curve of the track where the station would be located. It had been feared that the
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Artists’ creations on show in Bradford
Creations by artists from across the district are being showcased together at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery. Bradford Open 2013 runs at the Lister Park venue until January 19, and offers an unrivalled collection of local artistic talent. Works on
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Christmas cakes at Otley cafe
An Otley cafe is hoping to swell the coffers of a local charity through the sale of its Christmas cakes. Corner House Kitchen on Wesley Street is selling cakes in a variety of sizes to raise money for Otley-based Hang on to a Dream. Proceeds
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Great Yorkshire Show’s attractions unveiled
Preparations for the Great Yorkshire Show are well underway. Now in its 156th year, the show takes place on Tuesday, July 8; Wednesday July 9 and Thursday July 10 at the Harrogate showground, and promises to build on last year’s success when more
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Planning File
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Girlington: single-storey rear extension, 20 Yew Tree Avenue. Girlington: rear extension, internal alterations and dormer extension to provide disabled facilities and access
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Crossflatts-over-50s group holds grand Christmas draw
Crossflatts-over-50s group holds its grand Christmas draw with more than 110 prizes, sherry and mince pies at the Community Centre in St Aidan’s Square on Wednesday, December 18, at 2.30pm. On Saturday, there will be a coffee morning and gift party
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Bingley Rotary Club presents £2,800 to Soldiers’ Charity
Bingley Rotary Club has shown its support for the Soldiers’ Charity by handing over a cheque for £2,800 following a fundraising dinner. Club president Brian Chippindale presented the cheque to David Wood, regional director of the charity, and it is
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Bradford People's Centre hosts event for writers
Budding writers can explore their creative flair. Tina Watkin, from Bradford Writers Circle, is hosting a free session from 1pm until 3pm on Wednesday, December 18, at the Bradford People’s Centre drop-in at The Ginger Goose, opposite Centenary Square
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Cancer Support Bradford & Airedale launches Christmas appeal
Businesses and individuals are being urged to give one last push of support for a charity celebrating its 25th year before the end of 2013. Cancer Support Bradford & Airedale’s Christmas appeal asks people to think of the needs of others at
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Human Relief Foundation launches Secret Santa appeal
Bradford-based charity Human Relief Foundation has started a Secret Santa appeal for needy children in the district. The appeal will give gifts to children who are full-time carers to parents with terminal illness, children who are living in poverty
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Two Craven schools celebrate rankings success
Two Craven schools have been listed among the top primary schools in the country. Kildwick Church of England Primary School and Water Street Primary School in Skipton have been ranked in the Sunday Times Top 500 Primary Schools in the UK. Kildwick
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Bradford businesses back bid to save city centre wardens
City centre businesses are backing a campaign to save 18 Bradford Council wardens from the axe as the authority slashes £89 million from its budget over two years. Trade union Unison will today start a petition to save jobs threatened by Government
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Bradford industrial park plan recommended for approval
Outline plans for a new industrial park are set for approval, despite a petition from objectors containing hundreds of names. The scheme would see the redevelopment of the site of the former Hope Iron Works in Dick Lane, Bradford. Bradford
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Christmas flu jab warning
People are being urged to get their flu jabs now to give them the best chance of avoiding the illness over Christmas. Rona Daniels, screening and immunisation lead for NHS England, West Yorkshire, said: “It takes roughly two weeks to build immunity
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Lawn delivers Bradford City play-off prediction
City are locked in an eight-team battle for the last two play-off spots, according to Mark Lawn. After the free weekend, Phil Parkinson’s troops today begin the build-up towards Saturday’s home clash with leaders Leyton Orient – the start of a
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Walker finds his scoring boots for Bradford Park Avenue
Vauxhall Motors 0 Bradford Park Avenue 2 Bradford stretched their latest unbeaten run to five games with a superb victory at Vauxhall Motors’ Rivacre Park on the south shores of the Mersey estuary. The 2-0 victory, courtesy of a rare brace
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Petition launched as toilets face axe in Baildon
A sweet shop owner who has voluntarily opened and locked-up Council toilets beside her Baildon business for 20 years has started her own petition to save them from the axe. Maureen Robinson has run her sweet hut on Northgate for 50 years and every
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Bradford education leaders at plan launch
A plan to improve schools across Bradford will begin today. Education leaders across the district will be at the launch of the scrutiny review of educational attainment.m Coun Malcolm Sykes, chairman of the Bradford Council’s children’s services
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Court File
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: John Archer, aged 68, of Arden Road, Lower Grange; drink-driving, £100 fine, £105 costs, banned from driving for 36 months. Abdul Aziz, aged 27, of Lingwood Road, Girlington
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Brighouse skate park plans to be debated
Young people in Brighouse will benefit from new skate park facilities if plans for a new wheel park are approved by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. Today, the cabinet will consider proposals regarding the upkeep and refurbishment of Wellholme Park
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Bradford Bulls: New deal will make it a happy Easter for Sidlow
Adam Sidlow needs no extra motivation to perform this season – he wants to earn himself a new contract. The imposing Bulls prop arrived from Salford on a two-year deal 12 months ago and enjoyed an impressive debut campaign at the Provident Stadium
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Burglars set for festive ‘greetings’ from Bradford area police
Burglars across the Bradford district are receiving a festive warning in the form of a hand-delivered Christmas card from police. Officers from Operation Viper were launching the Bradford arm of the initiative today, with police set to visit targeted
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Family in mourning after curry house manager from Bradford collapses and dies after row
Family and friends gathered to mourn the death of a curry house manager who collapsed and died following an argument with a customer. Mohammed Asif, from the Bolton area of Bradford, was taken to hospital following the dispute over a meal at Akbar
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‘Iconic’ festival bid to boost tourism in Bradford
Bradford will host an “iconic” world-class festival as part of a cultural masterplan to boost tourism in the district and improve the city’s international reputation, it has been revealed. A report to Bradford Council says residents want to live
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Women's Council calls for help with food
The Muslim Women’s Council is reaching out to help the hungry and homeless by offering free curry and drinks every Thursday evening at the Carlisle Business Centre, Manningham. Speaking at the launch of the multi-faith Curry Circle initiative,
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Last ditch appeal to gain permission for site occupied by illegal bazaar at Lidget Green fails as Secretary of State dismissed appeal
A last-ditch attempt to gain planning permission for a site occupied by an illegal bazaar has failed. A newly-published Council agenda reveals the Secretary of State has dismissed an appeal over Bradford Council’s refusal of a change of use application
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'A fifth of Bradford district doesn't want to work' claims new survey
A fifth of people in Bradford “do not want a job”, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics. The Labour Force survey, a random sample of people aged 16 to 64, found that 20 per cent of people in the district stated that
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Forrest goal gets Rothery off hook for missing penalty as Guiseley beat Boston
Guiseley 1 Boston United 0 The Skrill North manager of the month award was not a poisoned chalice for Guiseley boss Mark Bower as he masterminded another superb victory for the Lions at Nethermoor on Saturday. It was a close game that was a
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Woman, 23, arrested in Barry Selby death probe
Police have arrested a 23-year-old woman on suspicion of murder as part of their ongoing investigation into the death of alleged acid attack victim Barry Selby (pictured). Officers say the woman was arrested on Friday and was been released on bail
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Further cuts blow to Bradford's National Media Museum
Plans to secure the future of Bradford’s National Media Museum by making it a world class visitor attraction have been dealt a blow by the shock announcement of further Government funding cuts. A five-year masterplan, created by museum director
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Elliot enjoys the spotlight
A Bradford whiz kid with a passion for stage lighting is already a fixture on the UK festival circuit, at the age of just ten. Elliott Baines, from Wyke, collects set lights for his own rig, and has already helped out at gigs for artists such as
