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Farsley ready for Railway revenge bid
Farsley boss Neil Parsley has promised there will be no let-up from his promotion-chasing side. The Villagers are second in the Evo-Stik Division One North as they make the short journey to mid-table Harrogate Railway Athletic for tomorrow’s derby
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No fear factor for in-form Guiseley
Guiseley visit neighbours Harrogate Town tomorrow, with boss Mark Bower declaring his side should fear no-one. Victory in the Conference North clash would see the Lions join their neighbours on 32 points and, although Harrogate have a superior
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Mutual Sunday School League 'a jewel in Bradford'
League chairman Nick Spachis believes the Bradford Mutual Sunday School League’s imprint on cricket within the city is growing larger. In his address to the league’s annual meeting at Clayton Rugby League Club, he said: “I am pleasantly surprised
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Pitch doubt over derby clash
Silsden’s Boxing Day roses derby clash just across the Lancashire border at Barnoldswick Town tomorrow will be subject to a pitch inspection. Cobbydalers’ spokesman Jim Rosser said: “The weather was bad after the final whistle last Saturday and
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Bradford Park Avenue: We're not far off it, insists Hume
Bradford Park Avenue head to Stockport County tomorrow needing to win the clash of former Football League clubs to reignite their push for a play-off finish. Both sides are struggling in the Conference North at the moment but Bradford assistant
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Football before festivities for Leeds United defender Lees
Tom Lees has no complaints at having to restrict his Christmas celebrations if it means Leeds United picking up more points. Brian McDermott’s men are on a good run of form, with just one defeat in eight matches having lifted them to fifth in the
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Farbrace planning to keep in touch with Yorkshire
Paul Farbrace has revealed that he is still keen to play a part in Yorkshire’s future, which the new Sri Lanka coach believes is a bright one. The former Kent and Middlesex wicketkeeper leaves behind his role of second-team coach at Headingley
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Charity’s coffers get £2,500 gift
A Queensbury charity that helps children with disabilities has been given a £2,500 donation by the owners of a Denholme-based animal rendering plant. Fulfil The Wish has been handed the opportunity to launch its “Friends and Fun” project after
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International honour for Emelye
Bradford’s Emelye O’Brien has become the first competitor from the JKS association and only the second ever Leeds Karate Academy member to be selected to represent the English Karate Federation internationally. The teenager, who has a string of
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Families welcome Christmas Day babies into the world
These new mums were celebrating the best Christmas present ever today as they welcomed their new arrivals to the world. Little James Brian Colley arrived at 3.23am – the first baby of Christmas Day born at Airedale Hospital near Keighley. Delighted
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11 callouts for fire crews during strike period
Fire chiefs in West Yorkshire say the service was called to 11 incidents during a walkout by firefighters on Christmas Eve. Members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) held their seventh strike this year, in a row over proposed changes to pensions
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Let's hear it for the boys!
Bradford Grammar School’s boys’ under-16 team of Fraser Riley, Miles Loney, Max Orviss and Ed Philips have become West Yorkshire champions. They defeated Beckfoot School 8-0, Brooksbank School (Calderdale) 7-1 and The Grammar School At Leeds 5-
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Cleckheaton keen to maintain winning momentum
Not wanting to go three weeks without a run-out, SSE North One East leaders Cleckheaton will be fielding as strong a team as possible for their traditional Boxing Day match at home to Old Brodleians (11am). “We haven’t played since December 14,
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Tributes paid to Bradford crooner Harry Sydney
Musicians are mourning a flamboyant and well-known character, who died last week. Stephen Anthony Swaine, who was known by his stage name Harry Sydney, died on December 16 after a heart attack. Originally from Bradford, he moved to York about
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MP makes plea over provision for young people with life-threatening conditions
An MP has sought assurances about provision for the future for young people with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. Pudsey MP Stuart Andrew asked for the assurances during the Second Reading of the Care Bill. Mr Andrew said: “There
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Shaun the Sheep animator David Bunting teams up with Titus Salt School for award-winning short film
Students who teamed up with Shaun the Sheep animator David Bunting and German teenagers have won an European award for a short film they produced. Pupils at Titus Salt School and Amandus-Abendroth Gymnasium in northern Germany won the prize for
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Woman, 57, is threatened in her car in Bradford robbery bid
A man demanded cash from a 57-year-old woman as she sat in her car in Bradford. Police are appealing for information following the attempted robbery on Lemon Street at about 6.15pm on Sunday. A police spokesman said the woman was approached
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'Keighley woman, 36, was abusive at Airedale Hospital'
Magistrates have urged a woman to seek help after she admitted being drunk and disorderly in a hospital. Victoria Walker, 36, of Kirkgate, Keighley, pleaded guilty to the charge during an incident at Airedale General Hospital on December 11, when
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Tincknell secures move to London Welsh
Greene King IPA Championship leaders London Welsh have signed former Wharfedale centre or winger James Tincknell following a successful trial period. The 25-year-old former Old Otliensian began the season at Cornish Pirates and was a try-scorer
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Offers of help flood in for Bradford charity
December has provided a boost for a charity supporting homeless people as thoughts turned to others and the idea of giving in the run-up to Christmas. The Intouch Foundation runs weekly soup kitchens across Bradford, Keighley and, most recently,
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Bradford Topic Folk Club switch of venue
The world’s longest-running folk club has had to move out of Bradford Irish Club because of uncertainties hanging over the venue’s future. Last month the Irish Club’s management called an extraordinary meeting of members to try to decide its fate
