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Paul Flowers bailed again by police over drugs allegations
Disgraced Methodist minister Paul Flowers was bailed again today after reporting to a police station on drugs allegations. The Reverend Flowers, who the Telegraph & Argus revealed today is still being paid his church salary of £11,106 and is
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Thackley hang on to win but Brighouse Town miss out
Thackley built up a good lead at home to struggling Northern Counties East League opponents Parkgate and were glad of their four-goal cushion as the visitors snatched two late replies. Damian Hopkins headed the Dennyboys in front early on but picked
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Gutsy West Bowling lose their grip with the job only half done
West Bowling had high hopes of toppling Premier Division leaders Sharlston Rovers when they went into the sheds 12-12 at the interval following touchdowns from wingmen Ben Heald and Jordan Laban, together with two Liam Coe conversions. Bowling
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Wibsey Warriors foiled by Queens’ late rally
Wibsey Warriors 4 Queens 14 Wibsey Warriors’ bid to escape from the lower reaches of the Pennine League Premier Division came unstuck against a well-organised Queens outfit at Northfield Road. Honours were even in the opening exchanges as both
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Yorkshire bowler Ashraf bidding to cash in on old kit
Moin Ashraf may have sights set on helping Yorkshire enjoy a successful 2014 season but he has still found time between training to spark a Twitter charity auction for his old kit. The 22-year-old Bradford-born seamer came up with the idea of raising
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Respect the keyword on dignity day
Ill-treatment of older people is unacceptable. Yet, sadly, incidents of abuse in care homes have been dominating the news. Respecting our elders, and treating them with dignity, is the subject of a dedicated ‘Dignity Action Day’ this month
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Police campaign in Bradford sees fall in drink-drive offenders
Police have hailed the results of a Christmas and new year drink-drive campaign in Bradford, which has seen the number of offences plunge. Figures released by police yesterday, following Operation Ovaldale, show nine people were found to be over
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Shipley brewery's toast for Royal visitor Princess Anne today
The Princess Royal was toasted with a specially-brewed commemorative ale when she visited Saltaire Brewery in Shipley today. The brewery produced the ‘Celebration Ale’ to mark the royal visit, during which Princess Anne officially opened the firm
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Former Leeds United legend dies
Former Leeds United and Scotland midfielder Bobby Collins has died at the age of 82. Collins started his career with Celtic before going on to make over 300 combined appearances for Everton and Leeds. Leeds United said on their official website
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Jayanne and Serena are future stars
Two up-and-coming junior tennis players from Bradford have been highlighted as some of the brightest talents in the country after they were included on the Lawn Tennis Association’s (LTA) Aegon FutureStars programme, which recognises and supports
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Euan shows true grit
Mishaps at the start and at the second corner made life very difficult for two leading Bradford area hopefuls in the National Cyclo-Cross Championships at Moorways Leisure Centre in Derby. Keighley’s Alfie Moses had problems from the off
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Airedale Symphony Orchestra gives a concert for the family
Airedale Symphony Orchestra will give a concert for all the family on Sunday. The afternoon of family fun will take place at 3pm at Victoria Hall, Saltaire. The programme includes music from the Pirates of the Caribbean, Borodin’s Polovtsian
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Kirklees Council supports anti-smoking campaign
Kirklees Council has announced it is promoting the Department of Health’s new smoke-free ‘Health Harms’ campaign. The new scheme will offer a variety of free resources, support and advice via local pharmacies and the Local Stop Smoking Service.
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Improving Baildon are chasing podium place
Baildon Runners are set for their best set of results in the West Yorkshire Winter League. After the third of the five events on January 5 at Skipton, they lie an unprecedented third in the ten-team league. Emma Stoney and Emma Hinkles
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Calderdale Council addresses falling number of hedgehogs
Calderdale Council is asking residents to report any sightings of hedgehogs in an effort to address falling numbers across the district. By identifying where hedgehogs are located, the Council hopes to implement conservation plans and expand on
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Keighley MP Kris Hopkins welcomes inflation boost
Keighley and Ilkley Conservative MP Kris Hopkins welcomed news that inflation in the UK fell to two per cent last month, its lowest level since November 2009 and the sixth consecutive month that the rate has fallen. Speaking from Westminster, the
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Calderdale Council plans to freeze council tax
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet has announced budget plans to freeze council tax and continue to protect front-line services in 2014/15. Now the authority wants to hear what the public think. Have your say on the budget proposals at calderdale.gov.uk
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Police name man found dead in A65 near Skipton
A man who was found dead on a main road has now been named by police. Harry John Chamberlain, 47, of Skipton, was found on the A65 at Draughton, near Skipton, on the night of Wednesday, January 8. He was on the carriageway, between the two
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Cab driver suspended for bald tyres
A minicab was found to have two bald tyres during random vehicle checks in Bradford. The driver was suspended and given a ticket. The crackdown, led by police, targeted Rooley Lane and Tong Street. Police said another driver was stopped
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Chance to have say on future of Post Office
People in Bradford interested in helping shape the future of the Post Office are being encouraged to get involved in a new advisory council. Voluntary members are being sought for the advisory council, whether they are a customer, someone already
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Veteran Keighley musician Ges Smith dies aged 66
A musician with a Keighley band has died in Manorlands hospice, aged 66. Gerald ‘Ges’ Smith’s time with psychedelic rock band Dawnwatcher was the culmination of several years’ playing with a number of local bands. In the 1960s and 1970s he was
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Holme Wood man arrested
A 20-year-old has been arrested on Holme Wood estate for breaching a restraining order. He was found by police on Sunday at a property at Lansdale Court and later charged. He will appear in court in the near future.
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Bag-pack for Diabetes UK at Heckmondwike Morrisons
Fundraisers will be packing bags at Heckmondwike Morrisons on Sunday, in aid of Diabetes UK. Family and friends of Louise Pinder, of Mirfield, who is running the London Marathon in April to raise cash for the charity, will be at the Union Street store
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Free gypsy jazz night at Undercliffe Cricket Club
Undercliffe Cricket Club will host a musical performance with a difference tomorrow, as the newly-formed Matt Holborn Quartet take the stage to play contemporary gypsy jazz. Violinist Matt Holborn, who has played all over the United Kingdom and Europe
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Man found dead on main road is named by police
A man who was found dead on a main road has now been named by police. Harry John Chamberlain, 47, from Skipton, was found on the A65 at Draughton, near Skipton, on the night of Wednesday, January 8. He was on the carriageway, between the two
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‘Whitney’ to sing at Cleckheaton Cricket Club's Valentine Day event
Cleckheaton Cricket Club is hoping its St Valentine’s Day theme night goes with a bang. Whitney Houston tribute act Hayley-Ria Christian will help things along with two 45-minute sessions on Friday, February 14. The ‘soul diva’, who was trained
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Bradford ‘pop-up’ shop set to help carers
A charity is opening a pop-up shop to showcase the skills of the growing number of carers across Bradford and Airedale. Carers’ Resource hopes the initiative in Market Street, Bradford, will appeal to those unpaid carers who make products in their
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Hipperholme Grammar School students remember the fallen
Students from Hipperholme Grammar School have begun their acts of remembrance as the 100-year anniversary of the start of World War One approaches. Pupils paid a visit to the Colne Valley British War Cemetery in Ypres, Belgium, where former school
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Minister guest at Shipley charity's awards night
A Government minister will be guest of honour at an awards ceremony celebrating the mental health community. The Shipley-based charity The Cellar Trust is hosting its third annual Mental Wealth Awards on February 12. Esther McVey, Minister of State
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Bingley Grammar School pupil raises £330 for Allerton Cat Rescue
A 12-year-old girl has been thanked for helping to add £330 to a charity’s kitty. Bingley Grammar School pupil Emily Sawyer made signs and sold raffle tickets at Dial a Vac in Thornton Road, Bradford, to support Allerton Cat Rescue. With the
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‘Boardroom’ plans for school governors
School governors should act more like company directors to help raise standards in the classroom, ministers have said. Under new plans to improve school governing bodies, in future, individuals should only be appointed if they have the right skills
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Feeling the weight of an increase in obesity
Obesity, and its impact on health, is rarely out of the headlines these days. But if you think it’s something that only overweight people should be concerned about, think again – it’s predicted that 50 per cent of the UK population could be obese by
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Bradford City: Death of a double act but Hanson looks to the future
Hanson and Wells, Wells and Hanson – the names have been inextricably linked in the past two years. Phil Parkinson recently described them as probably the best front two in League One. With the possible exception of Leon Clarke and Callum Wilson
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Great Horton mosque plan bid
The owners of a madrassa in Great Horton, Bradford, have applied to Bradford Council to lift conditions that prevent them turning it into a mosque. Mazhar-e-Islam Ghosai was given permission to turn a workshop on Low Green into an Islamic education
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Otley woman's hope for Miss Galaxy final
A former Prince Henry’s School pupil has won a place in the final of Miss Galaxy England 2014. Alexandra Homayoonpoor, 24, of Otley, won the title of Miss West Yorkshire 2013 and has now been selected as Miss Yorkshire Dales Galaxy 2014. Sponsored
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Baby is freed by firefighters after finger gets stuck in plughole
A baby had to be freed by firefighters after getting a finger stuck in a plughole. The 18-month-old tot became trapped in a bath at a flat in Stuart Court, off Manchester Road, Bradford. Fire crews from Bradford station were called to the incident
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Mealtimes that are Med to measure
Mediterranean-style eating has long been thought of as healthy, but now even mainstream medics are singing its praises – and advising that people in the UK take heed. There’s mounting evidence to suggest that a diet full of fresh fruit, vegetables
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Heroes and villains help reading skills
Some of literature’s greatest heroes and most dastardly villains are helping Bradford Primary School children improve their reading skills as part of a newly-launched literature festival. The BD5 Literature Festival is run by the six primary schools
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Bradford health boss launches clean plea
Schools and parents are being urged to remind children about the importance of hand-washing to prevent the spread of germs. The plea has been issued by health chiefs in Bradford, following youngsters’ return to the classroom after the festive holidays
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Approval is sought for Aspire-i bid
A training centre for young people, planned for an empty warehouse in Bradford city centre, is likely to get the go ahead tomorrow. Bradford Planning Panel will discuss the application by social enterprise Aspire-i which Bradford Council planning
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Haworth Riding for the Disabled gets £400,000 Big Lottery windfall
A riding for the disabled group has received a lottery windfall which will secure its future. Haworth RDA has been awarded £406,751 by the Big Lottery Fund Reaching Communities programme. The cash will enable the charity to continue providing
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Keighley addict is jailed for ‘mean’ burglary at pal's house
A homeless drug addict who burgled the friend who had just put him up for the night has been jailed for 15 months. Edward James, 37, committed the “mean” offence in breach of a conditional discharge from Bradford and Keighley Magistrates for theft
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Keighley and Shipley Labour groups stage Burns Night celebration
Keighley and Shipley Labour Parties are staging a Burns Night celebration. The event next Saturday, January 25, will be headlined by police sergeant-turned comedian Alfie Moore. Also appearing as part of the Stand up for Labour tour is Scottish
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Otley MS sufferer backs Leeds hospital appeal
An Otley man who suffers from multiple sclerosis is supporting a new appeal to raise funds to create a world class Yorkshire Brain Research Centre. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals Charitable Foundation appeal aims to raise £2 million by 2015 towards
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Royal Navy ships return home after busy Christmas
A Royal Navy warship has returned to Portsmouth after ensuring a number of Russian ships had a safe passage along the UK coastline at short notice over Christmas. HMS Defender, one of the UK’s newest Type 45 destroyers, began her 700-mile journey
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So many positives in Ofsted report, says Cleckheaton head teacher
Staff, students and governors are celebrating receiving praise from inspectors. Whitcliffe Mount School in Cleckheaton has been judged as ‘good’ for a second time in all categories. Head teacher Jennifer Templar said: “The Ofsted team spoke
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A workout for your wardrobe
If you signed up for gym membership at the beginning of January and you’re already flagging, look to your workout wardrobe – the perfect way (besides a shouty personal trainer) to boost your motivation levels. Ditch the tired, crumpled gear last
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Yorkshire twist to one-stop shop
Walking into The Local Pantry is like stepping back to a gentler age when village shops were the focus of communities. Among the customers enjoying coffee and pancakes, while browsing through morning papers, are regulars who call in most days.
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Stores cut fuel costs at pumps
Motorists are getting some new-year cheer, with supermarket Asda lowering its fuel prices and rivals expected to follow suit later. From today, Asda will be cutting the price of petrol and diesel by up to 2p a litre at its 229 forecourts. The company
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Charity's fortunes lifted by Kimberley Walsh's TV quiz spot
When Lisa Midgley’s son, Christian, was diagnosed with Congenital Cytomegalovirus – a birth disorder affecting around one in 150 newborn babies – shortly after he was born, she found solace in a charity supporting families affected by the condition
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014
25 years ago: More than 1,000 Muslims gathered in Bradford city centre to protest against author Salman Rushdie’s novel, The Satanic Verses, burning copies of the book outside police headquarters in the Tyrls. 50 years ago: Plans to turn the former
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Vital backing in battle for green spaces
Housing Minister Kris Hopkins today gives his support to the view that this newspaper has been expressing for years – don’t build new homes on our green spaces when there are so many brownfield sites available. When the Telegraph & Argus launched
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Need for foster carers
SIR – Barnardo’s has launched its sixth annual Fostering & Adoption Week this week The UK’s leading children’s charity is campaigning on the urgent need for more foster carers across the UK, in particular the recruitment target of 750 more carers
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Forces call is a farce
SIR – You couldn’t make it up could you? Our Government make such drastic cuts to our armed forces that now they are paying millions to a private company to recruit new soldiers to replace the experienced ones they have just made redundant. It
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Panto is perfect
SIR – It was fascinating to read about all the efforts of crew work for the first-class panto at Bradford Alhambra (T&A, January 11) starring Billy Pearce. And congrats to all concerned with stage management and crew in such a combined working
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Senseless comment
SIR – When Councillor Lynne Smith complains of council officials using inappropriate jargon (T&A, January 11), she would usually expect general applause. But then she goes on to ask “whether the man on the 96 bus will actually be able to make sense
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Survey misinterpreted
SIR – The statement from Jane Collins of UKIP that a well-respected organisation, the Sex Education Forum, would tell parents not to let children kiss their grandparents (Letters, January 10) seemed ridiculous to me. So I searched online, and
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What aversion plans?
SIR – Christopher Hindle, (Letters, January 4), accuses me of repeating “gutter press” headlines. I read the T&A, Guardian and Observer, and listen to Radio 4. He says that banks caused the “global financial crisis”, not the last (Labour) government
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Female ambulance worker faces sexual assault trial at Bradford Crown Court
A woman ambulance worker is to stand trial at Bradford Crown Court accused of sexually assaulting a male colleague. Frances Glover, 32, is alleged to have rubbed herself up against the fellow worker in the back of an ambulance. Glover appeared
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A resolution that’s worth sticking to
Whether it’s losing weight, packing in smoking or promising yourself a monthly facial, New Year resolutions usually veer towards self-improvement rather than improving the lives of others. When it comes to resolving to be a better person, we tend
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Financial incentives for fracking a concern
SIR – The news that David Cameron is to offer financially-hard-pressed councils what amounts to a ‘bribe’ of £1.7 million per year for allowing fracking in their districts shows a very questionable morality. There are many legitimate question marks
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Ingrow landlord to leave Great Northern after 12 months - but pub will remain open
Landlord Mickey Thompson will this Sunday bid goodbye to the Great Northern after running it for only 12 months. TV actor and entrepreneur Mr Thompson (pictured) said he was unable to make the Ingrow pub pay despite introducing new activities and
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Allerton taxi robbery plea
Police yesterday appealed for help in catching two robbers who punched a taxi driver and stole his takings. The driver picked up two men from a pub in Bell Dean Road, Allerton, Bradford, at about 1.40am on Saturday and took them to a block of flats
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Keith pens first novel aged 82
An 82-year-old grandfather has written his first book. Keith J Wilson’s “Letters from the Past” is an historical novel, set during the English Civil War. Mr Wilson’s son Adrian said his dad – whose daughter Amanda and her two children both
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Kings Science Academy: company says rent is fair
A company owned by the executive patron of a scandal-hit free school in Bradford insisted it is not over-charging for the site the school was built on. The Government public accounts committee had demanded to know more about the link between Alan
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‘So many positives’ in Ofsted report of Cleckheaton school
Staff, students and governors are celebrating receiving praise from inspectors. Whitcliffe Mount School in Cleckheaton has been judged as ‘good’ for a second time in all categories. Head teacher Jennifer Templar said: “The Ofsted team spoke
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Most blame parents for obesity in children
People in Bradford think parents should do more to prevent child obesity, according to a snapshot poll conducted by the Telegraph & Argus. The T&A took to the streets to gauge public opinion on the issue after a new report suggested predictions
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Bradford law firm delighted by relaunch plans
After stirring up interest on social media about its future plans, Bradford-based law firm Last Cawthra Feather has today unveiled a new identity. The firm, which is shortly transferring to a new base in the city, is now known as LCF Law. The
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Carvell presence at Bradford Bulls a boost for Scruton
Nick Scruton believes the arrival of fellow prop Garreth Carvell will help to bring the best out in him this year. Scruton was the star man in the Bradford pack last year and won a clutch of prizes at the club’s end-of-season awards night.
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Court told that Bradford father shook young son or threw him in a fit of temper
A club doorman seriously injured his eight-week-old son when he lost his temper and threw him or shook him severely, a jury at Bradford Crown Court heard yesterday. The 23-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the child,
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Muslims in Keighley to celebrate prophet's birthday
Up to 1,000 Muslims are expected to march through Keighley on Sunday to celebrate the birthday of the prophet Muhammad. Roads in central Keighley will be closed for the procession between 11am and around 12.30pm. The holy prophet’s birthday
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New sensor opens up Cartwright gallery to whole new art world
A new state-of-the art sensor monitoring light, temperature and humidity at Bradford’s Cartwright Hall means the gallery will now be able to show rare works without risk of damage. Gallery bosses hope the environmental monitoring system will make
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Two fined for dumping rubbish in Spen Valley
Two people have been fined a total of £1,600 for dumping rubbish in the Spen Valley. Joga Singh Bahgota, of Broad Lane, Bramley, and Michael Allwood of Ring Road, Seacroft, were handed the fines by Kirklees magistrates. Bahgota allowed Allwood
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Bradford Bulls chief Hunter-Paul hails partnership
The Bulls have today announced a new and improved sponsorship deal with IT specialists Hollinbay – taking the partnership into a tenth successive year. The branding of the Yeadon-based systems, support and service firm will feature on the Bulls
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Ambulance and sports car crash in Manningham narrowly misses shopfront
A shopowner has told how his niece was a few feet away from serious injury after a spectacular crash involving a car and an ambulance on an emergency call yesterday. The ambulance was about six feet away from crashing through the window of Freshco
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How Queensbury's Black Dyke Mill may reclaim its former glory
One of the most impressive mill buildings in Bradford could soon be restored to its former glory and become the hub of the community. again. Black Dyke Mills in Queensbury, the chimney of which towers over the village, is home to several businesses
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Residents protest over Bingley school plans
The major development of a Bingley primary school means councillors are set to approve a pedestrian crossing, despite some residents’ complaints. Trinity All Saints Primary School is to double in size after securing permission to build nine new
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£29m Bradford to Leeds cycling super-highway moves step closer
An ambitious new £29 million cycling ‘superhighway’ linking Bradford to Leeds moved a step closer yesterday. The 23km route connecting the two cities has been dubbed the ‘Highway to Health’ as it is hoped it will help get people more active.
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Mackail-Smith: Mclean could be a Bantams favourite
City target Aaron Mclean is tipped to become a big hit with the Valley Parade faithful if he signs. The Bantams are still mulling over whether to take the plunge on the Hull striker as they line up a replacement for Nahki Wells. As revealed
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Residents protest over Bingley primary school plans
The major development of a Bingley primary school means councillors are set to approve a pedestrian crossing, despite some residents’ complaints. Trinity All Saints Primary School is to double in size after securing permission to build nine new
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Whitcliffe Hotel closure: brides are offered help
The former manageress of a hotel which closed unexpectedly in the New Year has offered to help brides left without a venue. Andrea Murdock worked at the Whitcliffe Hotel in Cleckheaton until September 2012 and expects many brides to be panicking
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Campaigners in Queensbury fight to save swimming pool
Campaigners working to save public baths from closure hope to step-up the fight and gather more support. Residents of Queensbury are invited to a public meeting on Thursday, January 23, as Bradford UKIP announced it is backing the push to save
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Shipley driver admits killing dad-of-seven crossing road in Manningham
A motorist has admitted causing the death of a Bradford father-of-seven almost a year ago. Yasser Mughal, of Aireville Avenue, Shipley, had been due to stand trial at Bradford Crown Court yesterday. But, after his barrister sought an indication
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Teenager denies abusing sister
A Bradford teenager subjected his younger sister to years of sexual abuse from the age of six, a jury was told. The youth, now aged 17, told his sibling not to be “a wuss” when she started to cry about his behaviour, Bradford Crown Court heard
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Council chief hits back at Hopkins over house building
Bradford’s housing chief has criticised Kris Hopkins’ comments, calling the idea of building 20,000 homes in the Canal Road corridor “ludicrous.” Councillor Val Slater, Bradford Council’s executive member for housing, planning and transport, responded
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'We don't need to build on green land' says housing minister Hopkins
New Housing Minister Kris Hopkins today denies Bradford has a homes crisis – and accuses Council chiefs of failing to exploit the “huge amount of land on offer”. In an interview to mark three months as a minister, the Keighley MP rejected the “
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Bingley Swimming Club fears for future of gala
The chairman of a swimming club fears for the future of its popular annual gala as the future of Bingley Pool hangs in the balance. Geoff Killock said the event had been running “beyond the memory” of any of those currently running Bingley Swimming
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Call to Bradford Council for more help for retraining unemployed
Middle-aged people should not be consigned to the “employment scrapheap” if they are made redundant, the district’s Conservative group has said. It argues that the district should instead become a centre of excellence known for retraining those
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Illegal stockpile of red diesel is found after raids on Bradford car washes
Illegal stores of more than 2,000 litres of duty-cut red diesel, which could have proven “a real danger to the public”, have been uncovered during raids at car washes in Bradford. Officers in the Great Horton Neighbourhood Policing Team working
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Ilkley dentist denies assault charge
An Ilkley dentist accused of causing actual bodily harm to a woman has appeared before a crown court judge. Jonathan Cape, 45, pleaded not guilty to assaulting Allie Winslade, causing her actual bodily harm, on June 9 last year, when he appeared
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Thackley and Brighouse set to get back to business
Thackley and Brighouse Town will be looking to get back into action tonight after Saturday’s postponement. The Dennyboys were due to host Town in a Toolstation Northern Counties East Premier Division derby. That was washed out but both clubs are
