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9:57am Phil Parkinson was happy with City's performance in the wake of Nahki Wells' exit. The 1-1 draw means the Bantams have still not won at home since the end of September but Parkinson reckons his side did enough to
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Robbers force manageress of One Stop shop in Shipley to hand over £11,500
A hammer-weilding gang of robbers forced a terrified manageress to hand over £11,500 during a raid at a Shipley convenience store this morning. Two men in balaclavas smashed a door panel then burst into the One Stop shop in Bradford Road at 6.52am
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Keighley people thanked for helping Syrian refugees
Generous Keighley residents have contributed a huge quantity of urgently-needed aid for Syrian refugees. The collection was arranged by the Utley based Al-Hikmah project, with hundreds of boxes of vital provision due to start being dispatched to
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‘Thank you for saving my life...’ Bradford fire survivor's message to former Bantams striker nearly three decades on
It was meant as a present to celebrate Arnold Whitehead’s 65th birthday. It ended up in tragedy when 56 people perished in the Valley Parade fire. But amid all the horror and the grief, there were numerous acts of bravery and heroism that will
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Hume on tough but enjoyable Bradford Park Avenue baptism
Mark Hume endured a difficult time while Bradford boss John Deacey was away on holiday but he feels it was a valuable experience in his and the squad’s development. Deacey broke his own golden rule by taking a break during the football season.
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Dispute over Cock and Bottle pub site in Barkerend
Opinions are divided on the latest plans for the historic Cock and Bottle pub. The debate hinges on whether the Grade II-listed pub in Barkerend Road, which has lain empty since February 2011, should be altered to allow it to re-open as a restaurant
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Steeton apprentice banned for drink-driving after offering ex-girlfriend a lift
An 18-year-old apprentice was over the drink-drive limit after celebrating Builders’ Friday, magistrates heard. Christopher Jowett, of Elmsley Street, Steeton, had not intended to drive after being out in Skipton on the last Friday before Christmas
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Shipley MP makes EU ‘sabotage’ accusations
Shipley Tory MP Philip Davies (right) has accused Labour and the Lib Dems of plotting to sabotage an attempt to guarantee an EU referendum. Mr Davies said voters were being denied the chance to have their say on Britain’s membership of the EU because
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Some Arriva bus fares are frozen
Passengers who use Arriva Yorkshire buses could see some fares frozen or reduced later this month – although others will increase in price from January 19 with the average rise limited to no more than inflation. The company, which has routes connecting
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Cleckheaton clock will soon have correct time again
A town hall clock which has been stuck at 12 o’clock since last summer will soon be telling the correct time more than twice a day. Cleckheaton councillors Andrew and Kath Pinnock and John Lawson have been trying to get £3,900 secured for repair works
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Kear wants things to be just right at Bradford Bulls next season!
Bulls star Elliot Kear is determined to cement his spot on the right wing again this coming season. The 25-year-old enjoyed an outstanding 2013 campaign, playing every Super League game and scoring 11 tries. His performances earned him a one-year
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Keighley woman ‘in despair’ set fire to her home
A distressed woman who set fire to her home in a drunken cry for help has been spared an immediate jail sentence. Samantha Downton had been drinking heavily and was in despair when she started a blaze at her home in Spring Street, Stockbridge,
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Pupils have an eye on engineering careers!
Budding engineers from two secondary schools built models of the London Eye during a competition at the University of Bradford. Pupils from Pudsey Grangefield and St Bede’s were tasked with building a 2.8-metre model of the landmark. Joanne
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Ukrainian art on show at gallery in Bradford
Ukrainian art from the middle and second half of the 20th century will be exhibited at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery in Bradford. A selection of paintings representing artists from different regions and schools of pre-and post-World War Two periods
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Bradford City fans urged to respect departing Wells’ ambition
City fans were today urged not to be bitter at Nahki Wells for joining Huddersfield. Wells last night signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with the Terriers and is available to make his Championship debut against Millwall this afternoon. His
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Apperley Bridge school caretaker convicted of sexually abusing children
A school caretaker convicted of sexually abusing two young children more than a decade ago has been suspended from his job and warned by a judge to expect a jail sentence. John Thorpe, 60, of Park Hill Grove, Bingley, was found guilty at Bradford
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Manningham man faces long jail term for robbing couple buying car
A 24-year-old man was told he faced a significant jail sentence after a jury convicted him of armed robbery. Sajid Hussain was one of three masked men who robbed a terrified couple at gunpoint of £5,000 after they were lured 600 miles to Bradford
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Bradford cabbie challenges Council on policy on repaired taxis
A driver is challenging Bradford Council in court in the hope it may lead to a review of policy on the relicensing of private hire cars damaged in accidents. Khurram Shehzad has also written to councillors with his concerns, saying he is frustrated
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Two hurt in Thornton road accident
Two men were taken to hospital after a head-on crash in Thornton, Bradford. The collision, involving a white van and a Peugeot car, happened at 3pm yesterday where Egypt Road meets Dean Lane. The van also knocked down a wall. The driver of
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Witnesses appeal after man dies of head injuries in Skipton
A man died from serious head injuries following an incident in Skipton. Police were called at 6.45pm on Thursday after the man was found with serious head injuries at the bottom of steps which lead to Gas Street. The man, aged 68, was taken to
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Mystery after dad's body found on Keighley riverbank
Mystery still surrounds the death of a Keighley dad whose decomposing body was found by an angler on an overgrown riverbank. Assistant Bradford coroner Tim Ratcliffe recorded an open verdict on 35-year-old Mohammed Bashir, who had been missing
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New plans drawn up for Thornbury pub site
A scaled-down plan to build shops on the site of a former pub has been recommended for approval by planners. The Junction Hotel once stood at the junction of Leeds Road and Gain Lane, Thornbury, but has been demolished. Aqeel Khan had originally
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Bradford Park Avenue boost ranks with double signing
Bradford Park Avenue boss John Deacey has added two new players to his squad. Deacey has been promising more signings and was as good as his word yesterday when it was announced that former Halifax Town striker Danny Glover has been recruited from
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George Galloway and David Ward clash during Bradford debate
Bradford East MP David Ward told Bradford West MP George Galloway to “stop lying” as the pair clashed during a fiery debate held in front of an audience of students. Mr Galloway immediately hit back, telling the Liberal Democrat MP that his remark
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Axeing of hardship fund is ‘sickening’, says Bradford Council leader
The axeing by the Government of a hardship fund for people in crisis – including the homeless and domestic violence victims – has been branded “sickening” by the leader of Bradford Council. Councillor David Green described the fund as a “lifeline
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'Depraved' man jailed for 11 years for sex attacks on young girl
A 37-year-old man has been jailed for 11 years for the “depraved and wicked” sexual abuse of a young girl while he was high on drugs. Steven Baxter tried to rape the 13-year-old child more than 15 years ago after repeatedly indecently assaulting
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‘Exciting’ Bradford Bulls deals set to be revealed
Robbie Hunter-Paul is hopeful a resolution over the Bulls’ ownership is imminent as he revealed a number of “exciting partnerships” would be announced next week. The long-running saga over the club’s future appears to be drawing towards a positive
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MP Galloway finds positives after meeting Bradford Royal Infirmary chiefs
of positives came out of meeting he held with hospital chiefs in Bradford yesterday. The Bradford West MP had demanded a meeting with bosses at Bradford Royal Infirmary to discuss a watchdog’s report into standards at the Duckworth Lane hospital
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Producer City drive for Bradford cannot just be a 'talking shop', Council leader is warned
A drive to turn Bradford into a ‘Producer City’ cannot just become another talking shop, councillors have warned. The authority’s leader, Councillor David Green (Lab), faced tough questions at a meeting of Bradford Council’s Governance and Audit
