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Bradford Park Avenue targeting more signings
Bradford Park Avenue manager John Deacey returned from holiday in time to oversee the club’s biggest win of the season last Saturday. Avenue rattled in half a dozen to beat Worcester City 6-1 after going a goal down and the result was a timely
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Agreement over Bradford Bulls' ownership reached "in principle"
The ownership of the Bulls appeared to be heading for a positive resolution tonight after the club announced that a deal had been struck in principle after crunch talks earlier today. Lengthy negotiations took place between owner Omar Khan, director
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Special guest for Junior Bantams
The Junior Bantams will be joined by a current City player at their fun session before Saturday’s Bristol City game. The sessions take place in their special room adjacent to the One in a Million cafe at Valley Parade and the special guest will
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West Bowling pumped up for Rovers revenge
West Bowling will have old scores to settle against Pennine League Premier Division table-toppers Sharlston Rovers on Saturday. Wests are still smarting from the 28-26 National Cup fourth-round defeat five years ago when Rovers went through following
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Guiseley must start new year with a bang
Guiseley are in danger of being undercooked as they go into the biggest game of their season so far. The Lions head to Conference Premier full-timers Aldershot Town in the third round of the FA Trophy on Saturday. A place in the quarter-finals
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West Riding Cup quarter-final places up for grabs
Following last weekend’s postponement of their West Riding County FA Challenge Cup game, Steeton and their Keighley-based rivals Oxenhope Recreation will make a second attempt to clinch a quarter-final place. The winners will face a home game against
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Non-League previews: Thackley looking to dent Brighouse's title hopes
The focus will be on the derby between Thackley and Brighouse Town on Saturday as the two promotion-chasing sides go head-to-head at Dennyfield. Both are trailing the current Toolstation Northern Counties East Premier Division leaders but still
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Andrew Davies column: A Premier League loan signing is a possibility
This is a new start and a new beginning for us now. The free weekend did us a favour because there are a number of lads carrying a few knocks. And from my point of view, it’s another game I’ll hopefully be back for. We’ve had a rough run over
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Morrisons needs to improve, say retail experts
Disappointing Christmas trading saw Morrisons deliver the worst seasonal results of the major retailers with a 5.6 per cent drop in like-for-like sales. The Bradford-based supermarket chain has warned that its 2013 profits will be at the lower
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Flying Farsley out to add to points spree
Farsley took their unbeaten run into double figures last weekend and they will be expected to stretch it to 11 games when they host New Mills on Saturday. Neil Parsley’s third-placed side have taken 25 points from the last 27 on offer as they continue
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Kris Hopkins responds to housing criticism
Housing Minister Kris Hopkins has denied that his Government has sunk house building to the “lowest levels in peacetime since the 1920s”. Labour staged a Commons debate to highlight how the Government had “refused to take the action needed” to
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Queensbury unveil colourful new look
Pennine League club Queensbury are paying their own tribute to former player Martin Potts. The 42-year-old former Bradford Northern colt died from motor neurone disease aged 42 in November, 2008. And Championship Division side Queensbury, the
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Greaves is ready to add his experience for Bees
Having won one crucial clash last Saturday, Bradford & Bingley have another this weekend. tomorrow. The Bees, who were second from bottom in SSE National League Three North, won 34-5 at bottom club Penrith last weekend. That five-point
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Saltaire residents angry at car park plan for 'garden'
Dozens of Saltaire residents say plans to create more parking spaces at neighbouring offices will rob them of their “front garden.” Bradford Council has been flooded with objections to an application by the Bradford District Care Trust for their
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Police appeal for witnesses to racist abuse on train
Police are hunting a group of three Leeds United fans who subjected a Bradford woman to a tirade of racist abuse on a busy train. And officers have urged that a man who acted as a Good Samaritan by standing up to the group and offering to escort
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Cleckheaton youngsters are waiting their turn
Cleckheaton, who are 14 points ahead in SSE North One East, are reaping the benefits of a settled squad. Fixture secretary Alan Bentley said ahead of the home match against Sheffield on Saturday: “We have had very few injuries and have used
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Tea room closure
Owners of The Russian Tea Room in Skipton have blamed poor trade for its closure less than a year after it opened. Steve and Olga Penney said quiet period coupled with Olga’s deteriorating health had led to its closure last week. “Due to Olga’s deteriorating
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Little Horton Lane shooting: Police give bail to five arrested
Five men arrested by police investigating a firearms incident in Bradford have been released on bail. The men, who live in the Bradford area and are aged 24, 27, 32, 40 and 41, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit attempted murder
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Tribute paid to Skipton's 'one legged postman'
Tributes have been paid to a popular man who became known as the “one legged postman. Nearly 200 people attended a memorial service for former postman Allan Ripley at Skipton Baptist Church, where he was a member. Mr Ripley, 80, was well-known
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Angling Lines
BRADFORD CITY AA Members are reminded that subscription renewals are now due for 2014 and must be purchased before fishing. Costs are £36 for full members, with concessions available, and how to renew can be found at www.bradfordcityaa.co.uk.
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McDermott: Time for Leeds to step on the gas
Brian McDermott is calling on Leeds to stir back into life in front of the TV cameras at Hillsborough on Saturday. The eighth-placed Whites head into the lunchtime derby against Sheffield Wednesday in urgent need of a morale-boosting victory.
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Christmas drink and drug drivers lose their licences
More than 100 people were arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving during North Yorkshire Police’s Christmas Safety Campaign. Of the 118 people arrested, 60 have been charged and have either already lost or face losing their licences for
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History walk to set off from Oakwell Hall
‘History in the Landscape’ is the subject of a two- mile stroll from Oakwell Hall in Nutter Lane, Birstall, to Red House Museum in Oxford Road, Gomersal, on Sunday February 2. The stroll sets off at 1pm from Oakwell Hall. It is not suitable
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Irish songwriter Andy White performs in Otley
Irish singer-songwriter and poet Andy White will perform at Korks Wine Bar in Otley next month. He will be supported by Plumhall – husband and wife songwriting duo Nick Hall and Michelle Plum – when he takes the stage on Thursday, February 13.
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Russian Tea Room in Skipton closes
Owners of The Russian Tea Room in Skipton have blamed poor trade for its closure less than a year after it opened. Steve and Olga Penney said quiet period coupled with Olga’s deteriorating health had led to its closure. “Due to Olga’s deteriorating
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UPDATE: Head teacher arrested in fraud investigation at Kings Science Academy
A man arrested on suspicion of fraud earlier today is believed to be the principal of Kings Science Academy in Lidget Green. Police announced the arrest of a 41 year old man this morning in connection with an investigation into matters at a flagship
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Games off at Bradford council pitches
All Bradford Council-owned pitches have been made unavailable this weekend due to the amount of rain that has fallen. Teams affected have been asked to contact their match referee to let them know. The cancellation includes Rawdon Meadows.
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Bradford woman racially abused by Leeds United fans on train
Police are looking for a group of three Leeds United fans whose racist abuse on a busy train left a Bradford woman “extremely frightened and upset.” They have asked that a Good Samaritan, who stood up to the group and offered to escort the 35-year-old
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UPDATE: Man found dead on A65 was laid in road when car hit him - police reveal
A man found dead on the A65 at Draughton was from Skipton, it has been revealed. The 47-year-old was found in the carriageway, between the two junctions leading to the village, at 7.09pm last night. He had serious head injuries and was pronounced
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Help the RSPCA
Bradford RSPCA is appealing for volunteers to help staff its newly-opened furniture unit opposite its Mount Street animal shelter. Anyone interested can phone (01274) 370067 or 07508 422 175 for further details.
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Police pledge as Ilkley burglary rate falls
Police say they will not become complacent about the risk of burglaries in Ilkley, despite a drop in the crime later in December. There were a total of eight house burglaries in the town last month, which sparked concern about residents, plus four
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Five men released on bail after being quizzed over Little Horton shooting
Five men arrested by police investigating a firearms incident in Bradford have been released on bail. The men, who are all from the Bradford area and aged 24, 27, 32, 40 and 41, were arrested yesterday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit attempted
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Wharfedale expecting tough test from Tynedale
Wharfedale’s players have been warned to keep their composure when SSE National League One strugglers Tynedale visit The Avenue on Saturday. The north east side are currently second from bottom but their confidence will have been boosted by Saturday
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Smart wardens
Council wardens have been given smartphones so they can record their work, take photos and read emails on the go. It means they can log problems such as broken pay-and-display machines without having to go back to the office, and follows a successful
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Fit-again Dyson up for Keighley survival battle after health scare
You only realise how precious something is when you fear it is going to be taken away. It is small wonder that Keighley flanker Scott Dyson was a little emotional when he ran out onto the field for Saturday’s SSE Yorkshire One derby at home to
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Farmers' views 'will be needed'
South Craven MP Julian Smith has welcomed a Government commitment to listen to the views of farmers. He said it was an important year for the farming community ahead of changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), a system of subsidies and
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Poet Ian McMillan to be guest speaker at Bradford charity dinner fundraiser
Poet, broadcaster and after-dinner raconteur Ian McMillan will once again be the guest speaker and entertainer at the Reading Matters’ fundraising dinner at the Midland Hotel in Bradford on March 7, starting at 7.30pm. The Bradford charity, which
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Tribute to Wharfedale Aeromodellers president John Horton
A model aircraft flying club has paid tribute to its leader, who has died. Wharfedale Aeromodellers observed a two-minute silence at the start of its January meeting in memory of honorary president, John Horton. Mr Horton, 75, a Burley-in-Wharfedale
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UPDATE: Blackout for Eldwick homes as rainwater damages power cables
Almost 60 homes in Eldwick were left without power today after heavy rain caused an electrical explosion. A crew from Bingley fire station was called to Eldwick Lane shortly after 2am following reports that residents had heard an explosion, followed
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Fifty not out for marathon addict
The medical staff at the Windermere Marathon wanted Anastasia Lincoln to stop. “I had been clipped by the wing mirror of a car,” said the 58-year-old Bradford woman. “My fingers were like sausages because of the accident but it was mainly my
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Giving up booze during season has tee-totally helped my career, says Bradford Bulls ace Walker
Over 14 years have passed since Chev Walker made his Super League debut for Leeds as a 16-year-old in August 1999. As he gears up for his latest campaign, the Bulls star’s desire to perform remains as strong as ever. The 31-year-old’s days
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Caddy Foster thrilled to be back in the old routine
Keighley-born caddy Billy Foster is relishing the chance to help Lee Westwood back to his best after the pair renewed their partnership. The Bingley St Ives member heads out to America next week to link up again with Westwood for the new season
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Thursday, January 9, 2014
From the T&A... 25 years ago: The Yorkshire Regional Health Authority called for urgent action to cut waiting lists in Bradford hospitals, after figures revealed 1,100 people had been waiting more than a year for surgery. 50 years ago:
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Two Cottingley men in court over cannabis factories
Two men involved in commercial cannabis-growing were given suspended jail terms at Bradford Crown Court. Gary Milne, 40, of Airedale Avenue, Cottingley, and David Sumner, 43, of Manor Road, Cottingley, had both pleaded guilty to the production
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Police put brakes on nuisance drivers in Keighley
Police are putting the brakes on nuisance drivers who regularly meet each night at a Keighley shopping park. The Neighbourhood Policing Team is making regular swoops on Keighley Retail Park to break up the gatherings. Officers yesterday confirmed
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Ilkley craft brewer given £50,000 to expand
New funds will be used by a craft brewery to spruce up its image and branding in a bid to expand sales both in the UK and overseas. Wharfe Bank Brewery, which operates out of a converted paper mill on the banks of the River Wharfe in Pool-in-Wharfedale
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Concerns at future of Ilkley's Manor House museum
Historical artefacts from Ilkley could be lost to the town unless talks this month come up with plans for the future of Ilkley’s Manor House Museum, it is feared. Concern is growing that Bradford Council might withdraw staff and close the Ilkley
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Why the Bronte Parsonage is busy even though it's shut
The Bronte Parsonage Museum is closed to the public throughout January – but it is the busiest time of the year for staff. Workers have only a few weeks to check every item in the Haworth museum and prepare new displays. The museum’s closed
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Former Bradford Lord Mayor’s consort dies
City Hall’s flag is flying at half-mast for former Lord Mayor’s consort Donald Binney who died suddenly at home on New Year’s Day. The 81-year-old, whose widow is Thornton and Allerton Councillor Val Binney had recently been in hospital with a
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Boy, 12, held for bogus collections in Lidget Green
A 12-year-old boy, who knocked on doors in Lidget Green fraudulently claiming he was collecting money for the Salvation Army, has been arrested on suspicion of fraud. The incidents took place shortly before Christmas, and involved the boy knocking
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Otley Parish Scouts receive a gift from Sainsbury's
An Otley Scout group will be able to 'go large' on the decorations next Christmas – thanks to a supermarket. Sainsbury's Otley has given the colourful adornments it had hanging over its shop floor throughout December to Otley Parish Scouts.
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Is the Bradford district heading for an obesity crisis?
Many of us are guilty of over indulgence during the festive season. Come the new year we have good intentions with resolutions to shed those extra pounds but how many stick to it? By February, the enthusiasm to get fit tends to wane as people
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Delays on M62 and M606 after smash
Motorists faced a miserable morning commute after an accident on the M62 led to delays of up to 40 minutes. A an accident occurred between junction 27 (Gildersome) and junction 26 (M606) involving a number of cars and a HGV shortly after 6.40am.
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Profits warning by Morrisons after slump in Christmas sales
Bradford-based supermarket Morrisons is warning that profits for 2013 are likely to be below expectations following a 5.6 per cent slump in Christmas sales. If fuel is included, the total sales fall was 7.1 per cent. Morrisons said hard pressed
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Rebuild bid for Keighley Cougars Rugby League Club stadium submitted
Plans for the first phase of an ambitious £5 million scheme to redevelop a Keighley sports stadium have been submitted to Bradford Council. Keighley Cougars Rugby League Club is seeking permission to rebuild the main stand at its Lawkholme ground
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Action pledged to cut winter deaths in Bradford
Health and social care bosses have pledged action after the number of people dying from cold in Bradford reached a 12-year high. There were 320 excess winter deaths in the 2011/12 winter, an increase of a third on the year before and a higher rate
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Former Keighley firefighter Stuart McNeill returns from Antarctic adventure
An international mountain guide has returned from a dream 20-day expedition to the Antarctic. And Stuart McNeil’s adventure completed a long-held quest to set foot on all seven continents. “It was an absolutely fantastic experience,” said the
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Scheme appeals for volunteer help
People with mental health issues are being invited to volunteer to help others. Sharing Voices Bradford is looking for people across the district to join its roster of volunteers. The organisation said such placements could help people develop
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Ilkley to Grassington bus service could win a reprieve
A bus service linking Ilkley and the Yorkshire Dales could win a reprieve. North Yorkshire County Council officers have revised a proposal to end the subsidy for the Ilkley to Grassington service 74, and have now drawn up plans to reduce its subsidy
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More Bradford International Film Festival highlights announced
More highlights of this year’s Bradford International Film Festival have been announced, including the first ever international retrospective for Japanese director Yoshitaro Nomura, considered one of the pioneers of Japanese Film Noir. Film passes
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Burnley latest club to be linked with Bradford City hot-shot Wells
Burnley are understood to be among the clubs keeping tabs on the Nahki Wells situation. The Clarets were linked with the City striker during the August window and are now considering whether to join the race. Championship rivals Middlesbrough are
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Workshop in Bradford offers advice on grants
A workshop will tell Bradford arts groups how they can apply for grants. It will be held from 4pm to 6pm at Artworks, on Great Horton Road, on Wednesday, January 22. To book a place, e-mail karen.lewis@bradford.gov.uk.
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Couple in heartfelt plea for return of treasured pictures of baby Leo
A devastated family are appealing for the return of priceless photographs of their baby son. Andrea Robinson and Adrian Carter's home was broken into last Sunday afternoon. Valuables including jewellery and electronic equipment were taken but
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Film could give Giant boost to city’s location reputation
When a film re-telling an Oscar Wilde fable as a gritty tale about copper thieves was shot in Bradford, the production team rented offices in Little Germany for several months, and cast and crew stayed at the city’s Great Victoria Hotel. The film
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Mystery as car lands on railings
Police and an ambulance crew attended a crash in Wakefield Road, Bradford which left a car perched on central reservation railings yesterday. The Nissan Micra appeared to have veered off the Bradford side of the carriageway, near The Gallopers
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Work resumes on plans for eco-friendly homes on Bradford estate
A company working to make a housing estate more environmentally-friendly has apologised after homes were left incomplete over the Christmas period. Several residents of the Parkside estate in West Bowling were left with unattached gutters, missing
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Warrington loanee Saltonstall hoping to make Super League debut with Bradford Bulls
James Saltonstall believes his month-long stay at the Bulls could provide the launchpad for his fledgling career. The Warrington utility back has joined Francis Cummins’ squad on a four-week loan deal along with fellow rookies Joe Philbin and Tom
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Bradford City left back Meredith in hot water over feet tweet
James Meredith faces a carpeting from City for revealing details of his broken foot on Twitter. Meredith is likely to spend a number of weeks on the sidelines after breaking a metatarsal bone in his right foot in training on Tuesday. But City
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'Idiot' drivers racing on road locked up for causing death of young mum
A judge has locked up two Bradford men after their race along a public road ended with the life of a young mum-of-two being “needlessly swept away”. Front seat passenger Emily Phillips, 25, died at the scene from multiple injuries after speeding
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West Yorkshire police officers outlining crimefighting link
West Yorkshire Police chiefs insist the merging of HMET, its crack crimebusting squad, into a bigger crime department will make the force more efficient. Though bosses admit that resources will be reduced in the new Protective Services Crime Division
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Objections over large turbine plans for Denholme
Plans for a 45-metre high turbine high on the moors at Denholme have sparked an outcry by anti-windfarm campaigners. Bradford Council has received an application for the turbine at Denholme Business Centre on Halifax Road. The centre, which
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Health watchdog launches probe after report raises concerns over Bradford Royal Infirmary
A new probe has started into whether staffing problems at Bradford Royal Infirmary which were highlighted by a watchdog are symptomatic of wider issues at the hospital as the Royal College of Nursing said it has repeatedly raised concerns about the
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Couple who travelled from Shetlands to Bradford to buy Audi 'robbed of £5,000 at gunpoint' court told
A terrified couple were robbed at gunpoint of £5,000 after they were lured 600 miles to Bradford to buy a car advertised on the internet. Michael Irving and Louise Cogall, who live in the Shetland Islands off the north-east coast of Scotland, were
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Bradford Council Tories hit out in budget talks row
Conservatives at Bradford Council claim their attempts at creating an alternative to Labour’s cuts programme are being hampered. The opposition group says crucial details about the authority’s finances were being held from them until this week.
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Police chief allays fears over Keighley 'cutbacks'
Keighley’s top police officer has spoken out to allay fears the town’s police presence is under threat. Closure of the cells at Keighley Police headquarters last year and the shifting of CID officers to Bradford have sparked concerns the town is
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‘Mark Moore quit Bradford Bulls board three weeks ago’
Crisis talks which could determine the ownership of Bradford Bulls were resuming today as it was revealed that club chairman Mark Moore resigned as a director of the club almost three weeks ago. A document filed at Companies House on Monday shows
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Bradford diabetes scheme 'has early success'
The ‘Bradford Beating Diabetes’ programme has seen early success with all 27 GP practices within the Bradford City Clinical Commissioning Group signing up to the scheme. The initiative, which officially began on November 14 last year to coincide
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Bradford police question 5 over Little Horton shop shooting
Police yesterday raided a flat and a mobile phone shop as part of an investigation into a shooting which left a man seriously injured. As detectives quizzed five men on suspicion of conspiracy to commit attempted murder, officers seized items from
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Lawyer to visit killer in prison to try to clear Buttershaw client of role in Bradford attack
A lawyer seeking to overturn the murder conviction of a young Bradford mother is to visit one of her co-defendants in prison in a bid to clear her name. Laura Mitchell, 28, of Buttershaw, was convicted of the murder of dad-of-two Andrew Ayres in
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Bradford Council approves plan for new hotel in Little Germany
A new city centre hotel, destined to overlook Bradford’s long-awaited £260 million Broadway shopping centre, has received approval from council planning officers. Permission has been given to convert two 19th-century, Grade II listed office buildings
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Councillors hit back at 'lack of support' claim from owners of Victoria Hotel in Keighley
The historic Victoria Hotel in Keighley could be demolished if Bradford Council does not help fund refurbishments, warns its owner. Harendra Patel said his company – Cavendish Keighley Properties Ltd – might not be able to afford repairs to the
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Bradford stargazers look to the heavens
Would-be and amateur astronomers did not let the wet, overcast weather dampen a Stargazing Live event in Bradford last night. Excited children and intrigued adults got stuck into a variety of activities and displays in and around City Park between
