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Leeds United manager McDermott fuming at referee after draw

Blackpool 1, Leeds United 1 Leeds United boss Brian McDermott believes referee Scott Mathieson cost his side victory against Blackpool by failing to dismiss Seasiders’ defender Kirk Broadfoot earlier in their 1-1 draw at Bloomfield Road.

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Narrow derby defeat flatters Silsden

Barnoldswick Town 2, Silsden 1 The Cobbydalers had to ride their luck to come back from their Boxing Day sortie over the Lancashire border with a narrow defeat. Barnoldswick dominated most of the North West Counties League Premier Division

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Penalty king Rothery gives Guiseley victory

Harrogate Town 2, Guiseley 3 A hat-trick from the penalty spot for Gavin Rothery banked the Lions a maximum from their Boxing Day derby at Harrogate Town’s CNG Stadium. Rothery drilled all three spot-kicks in while Town failed when they were

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Avenue can't recover from early setbacks

Stockport County 4, Bradford Park Avenue 1 Bradford Park Avenue’s woes continued as they lost the battle of the former Football League clubs at Edgeley Park in the Conference North. Stockport County were below their visitors in the table

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Farsley draw game of three missed penalties

Harrogate Town 1, Farsley 1 Farsley had to battle for a point from their trip to Station View as Harrogate Railway Athletic came close to winning this Evo-Stik Division One North derby. Neil Parsley’s men could have had things wrapped

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Folan announces Bradford City departure

Caleb Folan has left Bradford City with a parting shot at Phil Parkinson. The striker's departure had been predicted after making only six substitute appearances during his short-term stay. Folan has not been involved since the 0-0 draw at

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Woman in car crash injured

A woman was taken to hospital after a car crash in Guiseley today. Her car collided with another car on Park Road at about 3pm. Firefighters from Rawdon and Shipley stations helped get the woman, who was aged in her 50s, out of the vehicle. A fire

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Jonny Brownlee wins Chevin Chase for fourth straight year

Former World triathlon champion Jonny Brownlee extended his family’s run of success in the Chevin Chase on Thursday. He scored his fourth successive win in the Boxing Day event which has been dominated by him and his Olympic champion brother Alistair

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Akroyd survives another Boxing Day derby

Old Brodleians 0, Cleckheaton 33 Ollie Akroyd always finds Boxing Day derbies tricky. The 34-year-old Cleckheaton flanker has either played for them or festive foes Old Brodleians since he was a youngster. He explained: “I started off as

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Shoppers out in force for the sales in Bradford

It was ‘jingle tills’ at Bradford stores as shoppers came out in force to take advantage of Boxing Day sales today. Hundreds of people were queueing outside Next, on the Forster Square retail park, at 4am, two hours before the store opened.

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Albion Sports have big incentive

Albion Sports face a tough task to hold onto their third place in the Toolstation Northern Counties East League Premier Division when they host Basford United at Throstle Nest on Saturday. Basford are fourth, with Albion only above them on goal

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UPDATED: Bus driver airlifted to hospital after collision on Manchester Road in Bradford

A bus driver has been airlifted to hospital with a serious leg injury after a multi-vehicle collision. The driver was trapped in the bus for more than an hour as firefighters and paramedics worked together in a delicate rescue operation. Eight

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Mouth-watering clash at Steeton

Despite a reduced West Riding County Amateur League fixture list, due to ground unavailability, there are still some interesting pairings. Top of these is at Summerhill Lane, where home side Steeton, who finished runners-up to Bay Athletic last

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Ben Rhydding festive cabaret

Students from Wright Theatre Arts Dance Academy entertained two packed audiences with song and dance at their Annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Cabaret. Audiences at St John’s Church Hall in Ben Rhydding enjoyed mulled wine and festive cheer during

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Crime down in Allerton, Heaton and Thornton

North Bradford Neighbourhood Policing Team, which covers Allerton, Heaton and Thornton, recorded 26 fewer crimes last week, compared to the same week last year. There was one fewer burglary, 15 fewer thefts from vehicles, three fewer robberies and

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Police seize off-road bike in Ravenscliffe

An off-road motorbike causing a nuisance in Ravenscliffe has been seized by police. Residents had complained about the bike, which was seized by a PCSO. A 14-year-old has been warned about his behaviour and the bike will be disposed of.

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Wanted man arrested after stopping to relieve himself

A wanted man was arrested after he stopped his car to relieve himself. The officers had spotted the man, suspected of five crimes throughout West Yorkshire, driving in Holme Wood. The officers pounced when he drove into a cul-de-sac and got out of

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Two Bradford men to face drugs charges

Two men will appear before a judge at Bradford Crown Court judge next month, to face charges of supplying class A drugs, including heroin. Mansur Shiraj, 24, of Hanover Square, Bradford, and Imtiaz Arif, 27, of Dawnay Road, Bradford, appeared before

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Rapper Raxstar hangs Bradford pupil Annam Kiani's work on studio wall

A Bradford sixth form art student has had one of her canvases put on display in the studio of a British rapper. Annam Kiani, from Tong High School, sent her work, which she completed as part of her AS-level studies, to Raxstar. The canvas shows

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‘Keighley's iconic Spitfire is still flying’

An amateur historian has tracked down a Second World War fighter bought with cash donated by Keighley people. Keighley man Ian Walkden was delighted to discover that the Spitfire was still flying more than 70 years after it was built. The plane

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FT: City 0 Rotherham 1

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Talks over club

Eccleshill United Football and Social Club, Kingsway, will hold an extraordinary general meeting at the Club House on Monday, January 6, at 7.30pm to discuss the future of the club. All paid-up members are asked to attend.

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Discovery tells of cricketer’s Great War fate

A battered booklet discovered in the belongings of a bowler from the time of the Great War gives a fascinating insight into a series of Victorian cricket matches. And it brings to light the story of the First World War soldier who might well have

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Bronte-themed walk

A walking club will be enjoying a Bronte-themed walk on Saturday. Bradford CHA Rambling and Social Club will be leading a circular walk called ‘Shirley and the Luddites’ around Gomersal. Members are asked to meet at Bradford Interchange to take the

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Oakbank school science club reaches robot final

A school science club has won through to the national finals of a robot challenge. The team from Oakbank, in Keighley, had to build a robot and complete a project on The Fury of Nature. Members invented a survival bag to be used to help people

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Bradford’s Slater breaks Sheffield’s resolve

Bradford’s two snooker sides enjoyed good wins at the weekend in the Yorkshire Inter-District League. In Division One, Bradford No 1 travelled to third-placed Sheffield No 3, a tough place to get a result against a crop of highly-talented youngsters

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Driver is fined for having no insurance

A driver from Haworth who was stopped by police on the A629 at Kildwick had been unaware that his motor insurance had expired just hours before, Skipton magistrates heard. Daniel Granger, 25, was told by the police officer to produce his insurance

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Van destroyed in Christmas Day arson attack

A van was wrecked when arsonists set fire to it on Christmas Day. The Citroen Despatch was set alight as it was parked in the owner’s drive in Westfield Lane, Scholes, at 9pm. A passer-by spotted the flames and alerted the owner. Fire crews

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Man questioned over stolen taxi

A man has been arrested after the theft of a taxi in Bradford. The taxi driver was picking up a fare from Tesco on Halifax Road when his vehicle was taken on Monday evening. A suspect was later arrested and was being questioned by police on Christmas

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Ellie's hair donation for her friend

A girl has got rid of her blonde hair to help a family friend who has been fighting cancer. Six-year-old Ellie Crawford, of Gibb Street, Cowling had her hair cut at Cross Hills Co-op on Saturday. Her hair will be made into a wig for eight-year-old

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Steeton pupils raise funds for Airedale Hospital appeal

Carol-singing children have helped raise funds for Airedale Hospital’s endoscopy appeal. The Steeton Primary School children sang carols in the hospital’s outpatients department, and were joined by staff from the endoscopy unit and members of Keighley

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Yorkshire Building Society helps Bradford Young Carers disco go with a swing

Young carers in Bradford enjoyed a Christmas party to remember. Sixty children in the Bradford Young Carers Service attended the party with families at the Dubrovnik Hotel in Manningham to enjoy food, a disco, presents and a visit to Santa’s grotto

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A couple of post-Christmas races to test your will and power

New resolutions can be tested in Sunday’s RIBBLE VALLEY 10K at Clitheroe, on a fast course, or at the HOT TODDY ROAD RACE at Todmorden, where all finishers get a hot toddy drink. Entries can still be made online, and entries on the day will be

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Man ‘can’t remember’ drunk incident

A man out celebrating his birthday with friends was so drunk he damaged a car parked at Skipton Railway Station, a court heard. Damon Whelan, 26, couldn’t remember the incident, but accepted he had been seen by police officers and it must have

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Lib Dems meet in Bradford brewery

Lib Dems’ brew Liberal Democrats in Bradford are hosting what they have dubbed a ‘meet-up in a brewery’. The gathering at the Salamander Brewery in Harry Street, Bradford, on Friday, January 3, will be a fundraiser for the party, and Bradford East

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Kirklees Council Leader backs a 5p charge for bags

The leader of Kirklees Council has thrown his weight behind a Government plan to introduce a 5p charge for plastic bags. Councillor Mehboob Khan (above), who also sits on the board of the Local Government Association which represents local councils

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Lower Grange man bailed on 'stalking' charges

A man accused of stalking a woman at her Bradford workplace has had his case adjourned until February 12. Ivan Lacko, 30, of Marmion Avenue, Lower Grange, Bradford, is charged with stalking without fear, alarm and distress, but his solicitor, Alan

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Man charged with intent to supply drug

A man will appear at Bradford Crown Court next month to face a charge of posessing cocaine with an intent to supply. Dominic Williams, 23, of Cross Street, Bradford, pleaded guilty to a further charge of possessing cannabis when he appeared at

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Tree falls on track

Trains were suspended on the Airedale line on Christmas Eve after a tree fell onto overhead power lines at Saltaire. The incident happened at 1.45pm on Tuesday, causing services to be cancelled until workmen cleared the line at around 2.10pm. A

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Road name honour for Bradford speedway aces

A speedway fanatic has got his perfect Christmas present – because four streets on a new housing development in Bradford will be named in honour of the sport in the city. Peterson Court, Forrest Close, Dukes Avenue and Northern View will take pride

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Bradford bakery's donation to help Holme Wood church appeal

Ho – Ho – Hovis Premier staff turned into Santa’s helpers to deliver stacks of food and goodies to a church centre in Holme Wood, feeding the homeless over Christmas. Holme Wood Christian Community Church in Maddison Avenue, on the estate, will

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Foster: No over indulging from Bradford Bulls players over Christmas break

Bulls winger Jamie Foster is grateful to have the festive period off but is already looking forward to ripping back into pre-season training. For the second year running, Francis Cummins has opted not to play a friendly over the Christmas holiday

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Man charged with intent to supply drug

A man will appear at Bradford Crown Court next month to face a charge of possessing cocaine with an intent to supply. Dominic Williams, 23, of Cross Street, Bradford, pleaded guilty to a further charge of possessing cannabis when he appeared at

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Presentations made for Keighley's Poppy appeal

Awards have been presented to supporters of this year’s Keighley Royal British Legion Poppy appeal. Volunteers and businesses were recognised for their efforts, at a ceremony in Keighley’s Drill Hall. Presentations were made by the town mayor

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Santa launches fast food restaurant in Keighley

Santa Claus and shopping centre mascot Filbert the Squirrel were on hand as Burger King opened its first restaurant in Keighley. The global fast-food chain has moved into a 2,000 sq ft unit next to Marks & Spencer and Beales department store in

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Campaigners lose fight to save Cleckheaton fields

Campaigners have lost their fight against a planned development on fields which are popular with sledgers each winter. And there are fears that the decision could set a precedent for the Kirklees district, which lacks a crucial planning blueprint

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Bradford Beekeepers' Association celebrates T&A grant boost

A project that could create a real buzz with the district’s young people has been given a grant of almost £10,000. The Gannett Foundation, run by the parent company of the Telegraph & Argus, has handed £9,713 to the Bradford Beekeepers’ Association

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University of Bradford researchers aim to compute best way of teaching youngsters about computers

Researchers at the University of Bradford are looking at ways to help teachers prepare for a major shake-up of the way young people learn about computers. The university’s electrical engineering and computer science school has launched a survey

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Festive prize joy for Wendy from Bradford Hospitals Trust

A health care worker drove off in a new car after winning the top prize in a local NHS prize draw. Wendy Hall, a vascular sonographer at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, collected her Suzuki 4x4 SZ5 from Foundation Trust chairman David

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Bradford theatre boss makes tattoo pledge in fundraising campaign

The head of a Bradford theatre company is turning himself into a “human tattoo thermometer” to boost a fundraising campaign. Mind the Gap, which provides training for actors with disabilities, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the Silver

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Church is criticised over Guiseley land deal

Plans to build on land used by Scouts and Guides have been abandoned after the Church was accused of putting profit before children. Angry parents and Scout leaders claimed the Diocese of Bradford was trying to push the planning application through

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Make some noise, urges Bantams boss Parkinson ahead of Rotherham clash

Phil Parkinson reckons a Valley Parade wall of noise can be City’s secret weapon against bogey men Rotherham. Parkinson has issued a Boxing Day battle cry to the fans to play their part in ending the Millers’ jinx this afternoon. The City chief

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Goal helps Gray show Bradford City fans he has not ‘retired’

Andy Gray insists he is still alive and kicking – and wants to prove it to a doubting Valley Parade. The former Scottish international capped his first outing of the season at Peterborough by coming off the bench to score City’s goal. The instinctive

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Mum launches teddy appeal to give children a hug in memory of her son

A grieving mother in Bradford has started a teddy bear appeal for children needing extra hugs. Hundreds of cuddly bears have been collected and handed out to The Children’s Society and children’s hospital wards in memory of Robert Banks, who died

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Bradford burglar jailed after ignoring warnings

A judge has warned burglars they will go to prison when he locked up a teenager who ignored a police caution for house-breaking. Judge Jonathan Rose told Richard Olah: “Your legal advocate says you are stupid and foolish. “I disagree with that

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Bradford Bulls in limbo as three directors resign

Bradford Bulls is embroiled in a new crisis after three of the club’s directors and potential new owners stepped down on Christmas Eve. But a bitter legal battle over the sale of the Super League club looks certain to end up in court, despite the

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Saltaire's new traffic system work is now complete

The Christmas wishes of Saltaire folk came true with the early end of major roadwork improvements and a new smoother traffic system in place for the New Year. All the traffic light systems and structural changes have finished with only minor adjustments