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Vanzie: My power play is key
Bradford’s Ashley Vanzie believes his punch power will make up for any weight loss in the British University boxing championship finals in Sheffield today. Vanzie will tip the scales at 75kg – the bottom of the catchment weight for the light-heavy
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Henry's new job means Ronnie is in temporary charge again at Bees
Bradford & Bingley will be without their director of rugby Henry Paul for a number of weeks. The former England international has landed a job providing high-tech software to rugby clubs. The Bees’ forwards coach Ronnie Kelly, who is taking
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Council Tax to rise as Bradford Council sets budget
Bradford residents will see a 1.6 per cent rise in Council Tax from April after Labour-controlled Bradford Council agreed its budget tonight. Council leader David Green told the meeting at City Hall that lasted more than two hours, the rise was
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Cleckheaton's captain provides a boost
Cleckheaton can take a large step towards a return to the national leagues on Saturday. The SSE North One East leaders host second-placed Huddersfield YMCA in a match that should have been played last Saturday. Despite having five points deducted
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Full backs could hold the key in Bradford Cup clash
The battle of the full backs could prove to be the crucial factor when Wyke entertain holders Birkenshaw in the opening round of the Jack Senior Memorial Bradford Cup at Wyke Manor. Ben Nabozny, Birky’s last line of defence, is a class act, combining
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Live blog: Wakefield Wildcats v Bradford Bulls
64 mins... Adam O'Brien darts over from dummy half for a superb try!!! Foster misses a penalty from distance... still 22-10.... 77 mins... Gale drop-goal makes it 23-10.... Full-time: Wakefield 10 Bradford 23 - Bulls run out deserved winners
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Sajid Saddique murder inquiry detectives bail two Bradford men
Two men arrested on suspicion of murdering Bradford businessman Sajid Saddique have been released on police bail as investigations continue. The Bradford men, aged 48 and 52, were released today after being questioned since their arrests yesterday
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UPDATE: Air ambulance called to scene of Bradford crash
The air ambulance was called to the scene of crash between two cars in Manningham, Bradford, this afternoon. Part of Carlisle Road was temporarily closed while the emergency services deal with the incident which involves a grey Vauxhall Corsa and
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Leeds agree loan deal for Butland
Leeds United have signed Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland on loan until the end of the season. United boss Brian McDermott has moved into the emergency loan window with first-choice stopper Paddy Kenny struggling with an ankle injury. The 35-year-old
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Police name baby girl who fell to her death in Bradford
Police this afternoon named the baby girl who plunged to her death from an upstairs window of a house in Delamere Street, Marshfields, Bradford. She was Amrita Kaur, who was aged 22 months. The tot died in the fall on Tuesday morning. Her
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Bradford woman, 23, fights for life after suspected poisoning
A 23-year-old woman is fighting for life in hospital today after suffering a suspected poisoning. Police sealed off the Boot’s chemist store in Darley Street in Bradford city centre – where the victim works – this morning for a full forensic search
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Get on art trail
Ilkley Art Trail 2014, from October 8 to 12, is now open to submissions from all artists. If you are interested in showing your work, send an email entitled ‘Submission Inquiry’ to: submissions.ilkleyarttrail@gmail.com stating your interest and
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Planting pupils
Pupils from two primary schools in Steeton and Eastburn have been busy planting trees around the Community Hub building in Steeton thanks to a grant from the Tree Council. Organised by Steeton with Eastburn Parish Council and Bradford Environmental
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Police issue CCTV image in hunt for Bradford sex attacker
Police today issued this CCTV image of a man they want to question about a sex attack in Bradford. He called at a house in Laisteridge Lane and told the 52-year-old female occupant that he was looking for a woman. As she tried to close the
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Cat spotted on engine of Keighley ambulance by crew
Paramedics avoided a potential ‘cat-astrophe’ when they carried out a routine vehicle check. The Keighley crew discovered a feral feline cowering in the engine compartment of the ambulance. RSPCA officers were called to safely remove the moggie
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Lifesavers wanted to use Silsden defibrillator
Silsden people can receive training in how to use defibrillators this Saturday. Town councillor Lawrence Walton has organised the session at St James’s Church Hall from 2.30pm to 4pm. The initiative follows a decision by the council to buy
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Ambulance service wins national award
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust has won a national award recognising its commitment to patient care. The Patient Experience Network Awards, the first of their kind in the UK, celebrate the delivery of outstanding service in the healthcare
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New landlady at Great Northern pub at Keighley
Once, twice, three times a landlady. Val Blakely is now welcoming drinkers at the Great Northern pub, Ingrow, for the third time during a 30-year love affair with the popular watering hole. Following the recent departure of TV soap actor Mickey
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Keighley student raises awareness of arthritis
A Keighley student is writing a regular blog to raise awareness of arthritis among young people. Collette McColgan relates her own experiences growing up with the condition on the arthritisactually.com website. She also writes a weekly blog
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Events provide boost for Lourdes pilgrimage
A sponsored walk and cycle plus an Irish ceilidh night were staged to ensure sick and disabled Keighley people can go on a pilgrimage. Both fundraisers were organised by The Massabielle Group. Each year its members help transport local people
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Skipton MP Julian Smith backs call for action at Cononley accident blackspot
A campaign for action at a South Craven accident blackspot is being backed by the area’s MP. Julian Smith has called for North Yorkshire County Council to look again at the notorious Cononley Lane Ends junction on the A629. Parish councillors
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Keighley doctor helps Somerset flood victims
A Keighley doctor has led a rescue mission by young Yorkshire Muslims to a flood-hit village in Somerset. Dr Aziz Hafiz and fellow volunteers from the Ahmadiyya Muslim community travelled to Burrowbridge last week to help build barriers with sandbags
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Keighley housing advice service set to open
Keighley’s new advice service for homelessness and other housing issues opens on Monday. Advice has been provided through the Open Moves service, run by social landlord Incommunities, for the past few years. This is being replaced by Housing
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Staff are a credit to the NHS
SIR – In the midst of doom, gloom and wet weather, I wanted to shine some light on some hard-working, sunny individuals who work on Ward 27 at the BRI. I was brought into Ward 27 via A&E on Friday, February 14 and the service I have received
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Car power pointer
SIR – Now that the sparks have died down from the proposal to install a subsidised electric car charging point in Ian Clough car park in Baildon, it is worth considering the experiences of a family from Keighley (as published in the national press)
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Power of the unions
SIR – Re: ‘Financial Facts’, Alan Holdsworth’s letter (T&A, February 10). I do wish he would pay attention! I admitted to an oversight in relation to inflation in an earlier letter, not to not understanding. I do agree with Mr Holdsworth about
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Clegg’s coalition hopes
SIR – I think Nick Clegg is clutching at straws if he believes his party and Labour could form a new coalition government. To be fair, the Lib-Dems and UKIP parties have had their 15 minutes of fame but little glory. I think at the next general
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Halt US domination
SIR – I never thought I could find myself agreeing with with Mr Bird, (Letters, February 15), but never say never! Perhaps the main reason is that at the moment, a trade deal is being secretly negotiated between the EU and the USA. The basic
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New terms or quit
SIR – When we are supposed to live in a “democratic” society, isn’t it amazing how little it counts for where the EU is concerned? As although politicians of every persuasion vie for our votes, each general election, we the electorate are considered
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Increasing cost won’t act as a deterrent
SIR – Once again, I ask why politicians do not face a problem head-on? If you wish to prevent binge drinking, the answer is not to increase the cost of cheap alcohol. All this will do is penalise the poorest members of society who only drink
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Rethink is needed on costly HS2
The much-trumpeted £42 billion HS2 high-speed rail link between Yorkshire and London might shave journey times down a little, but it will do nothing for businesses in Bradford. Or, at least, that’s the over-riding view put forward in a survey carried
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Thursday, February 20, 2014
From the T&A... 25 years ago: Senior NHS managers in Bradford apologised after a 62-year-old Thornton man received a letter for a knee operation at Bradford Royal Infirmary, two years after having the same leg amputated at the hospital.
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Bradford Chamber calls for HS2 rail link re-think
The Government has been urged by Bradford business leaders to rethink plans for the HS2 high-speed rail link between Yorkshire and London. A large majority of Bradford Chamber of Commerce members have given the proposed £42 billion scheme a big
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Women’s prayers
A service is being held to celebrate Women’s World Day of Prayer at St Thomas’s Church, Sutton, on Friday, March 7, from 2.30pm. The theme for this year’s Day of Prayer – marked across the globe – is Streams in the Desert, featuring prayers for Egypt
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Get ready to ramble
Walking may be one of the simplest forms of exercise, but it’s also one of the most effective. So why not enjoy a stroll with the Friends of Bracken Hall on their next walk tomorrow. Meet at the Old Glen House at 10.30am for a meander through Shipley
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Council leader: ‘It's time for action in Bradford'
Nearly eight years ago, the Telegraph & Argus jointly interviewed Bradford Council’s then Conservative leader Kris Hopkins and the authority’s new chief executive Tony Reeves. The emphasis then was on talking less and delivering more. Hopkins
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Sammut says 'sorry for leaving' ahead of Bradford Bulls reunion
Jarrod Sammut has apologised to Bulls fans following his move to Wakefield and thanked them for the “love and support” they gave him. The 27-year-old stand-off joined Bradford in the winter of 2011 after a previous spell in Super League with Crusaders
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Matthew set for new role in TV comedy drama
Actor Matthew Lewis, who grew up on the big screen as clumsy Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter movies, is starring in a new TV comedy-drama set in Afghanistan. Matthew Lewis, of Horsforth, is in South Africa filming Bluestone 42, about a fictional
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Plans for getting to Le Tour village
Plans for getting in and out of Oxenhope during the Tour de France have been discussed by parish councillors. They were told that access was likely to be via the Flappit – on the Cullingworth side of Oxenhope – and Leeming. Visitors will be
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Appliance check call after Keighley fire
Firefighters have urged people to make sure their electrical appliances are in good working order after a fire started in a Keighley flat while the owner was out. Crews from Shipley and Keighley were called to a fire on Church Street in the town
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Appeal for information over dead woman found in canal at Kildwick
Police investigating the unexplained death of a woman in Kildwick, near Skipton, are appealing for the public’s help in tracing her movements. The woman, believed to be in her 70s, was found in the Leeds-Liverpool Canal at 7.15am on Tuesday by
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Bingley Guides climb hill to renew vows
The Bingley division of Girlguiding celebrated Thinking Day this year at Lady Blantyre's Rock at St Ives, Bingley. Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Leaders and members of the Trefoil Guild walked up the hill to renew their promises, taking the lead
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BRI intern scheme for people with learning disabilities 'a success'
A scheme helping people with learning difficulties into work is proving a success for pupils working at hospitals in Bradford. Project SEARCH is an initiative which started in Connecticut in the mid-1990s and has spread across the world. Employment
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Thank you MAM for new Airedale midwife care scheme
Call the midwife – and get the same one! That’s the message to mums-to-be as a new scheme starts across Airedale. My Airedale Midwife (MAM) will provide personal one-on-one care to pregnant women – throughout their pregnancy, labour and immediately
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RS? This Audi Q3 is Really Special!
Cool car, bud. That’s what a trendy 20-something guy said to me outside a shop last week as he cast envious eyes over this car. He was right. The RS Q3 might not have a catchy name but, boy, everything else is pretty impressive. What Audi have
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National Media Museum curator Iain Logie Baird visits Bradford Royal Infirmary hospital radio
Bradford Royal Infirmary's hospital radio station had a special guest on its airwave. Iain Logie Baird, curator at the National Media Museum, joined presenter and Royal Radio chairman George Sumner for a one- hour chat and music show. Now Radio
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Baildon Farmers’ Market is in award final
Baildon Farmers’ Market has reached the final of the prestigious Farma Farmers’ Market of the Year awards. The popular market, which takes place again this Saturday, has triumphed over competition from across the UK to make it to the final half
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West Bowling estate green field saved for children’s play
Bradford Council’s plans for homes in the West Bowling area of the city have been blocked by its own councillors, who decided the earmarked site was important play space that should not be built on. The Council’s asset management department had
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Nature work underway at Shipley site
A Shipley residents’ group is taking its first steps towards creating a nature garden with the help of social housing group Incommunities. Staff in Incommunities’ regeneration green team joined members of Hirst Wood Regeneration Group to clear
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Cancer care unit boosted by firms' donations
A Bradford cancer charity is renewing its appeal for donations to complete the transformation of an old farmhouse into its new counselling and therapy centre. Cancer Support Bradford & Airedale, based on Smith Lane opposite Bradford Royal Infirmary
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Two held on suspicion of murdering Bradford businessman Sajid Saddique
Two men remained in custody last night after being held on suspicion of murdering Bradford businessman Sajid Saddique. The Bradford men, aged 48 and 52, were arrested in the city yesterday morning and questioned throughout the day. They were
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Plans made for Yorkshire Wartime Experience at Cleckheaton
An impersonator of The Great Impressionist ‘Oddball’, played by Donald Sutherland in the classic film Kelly’s Heroes, is among the highlights at this year’s Yorkshire Wartime Experience. The popular show, which takes place on fields in Hunsworth
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Oakworth company's thanks as Bradford councillors back plans for site in Green Belt
The managers of a Keighley factory say Bradford Council’s decision to support the business could secure dozens of jobs over the next decade. Linear Composites had applied for planning permission to turn an area of land at their site at Vale Mill
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Smash causes delays between M62 and M606
A collision between a lorry and a car is causing delays for motorists getting into Bradford this morning. The incident, which occured at 6.58am, closed a lane at junction 26 of the M62, affecting the M606 and A58 at the Chain Bar roundabout. There
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Sammut factor adds to intrigue for Bradford Bulls at Wakefield
Francis Cummins admits the inclusion of Jarrod Sammut gives added spice to tonight’s clash at Wakefield as the Bulls bid to get their Super League campaign up and running. The Australian stand-off is poised to make his debut for Richard Agar’s
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Only way is up as Bradford City skipper Jones celebrates getting ‘massive monkey off our backs’
Gary Jones has set his sights on back-to-back Valley Parade victories after admitting he had almost forgotten what the winning feeling was like. City pulled out of their 14-match drought by beating Port Vale on Tuesday – their first success since
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New figures show unemployment is rising in Bradford
Unemployment is on the rise again in Bradford, denting Government hopes that the recovery has taken root. The number of people on the dole in the city stood at 17,244 in January, up 307 on the total claiming jobless benefits at the end of December
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Thornton School fined after man is hurt in climbing wall accident
A secondary school has been ordered to pay £12,500 in fines and costs after one of its staff members was injured when he fell 30ft off its climbing wall. Stephen Painter, employed in the PE department at Thornton Grammar, had not been wearing a
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Last day to make Bradford Bulls purchase offers
All parties bidding to buy the Bulls must table their offers to Leeds-based administrator David Wilson by the close of play today. Up to four groups, including the current board of directors, are vying for control of the club. London-based
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Bradford Bulls forward Walker: Timing of my union switch was wrong but Burgess can be a big hit
As Sam Burgess confirmed he was joining Bath on a three-year deal worth up to possibly £10,000 a week, the memories came flooding back for Chev Walker. The Bulls forward switched codes from Leeds Rhinos to Bath in 2006 in a deal part-funded by
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Jamie Foster column: Targeting maverick Sammut is not the plan
It looks certain that we will be coming up against Jarrod Sammut tonight and you couldn’t really make it up. He’s a good player and would get into most Super League teams. I would say we know how he plays…. but I don’t think even Jarrod knows
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Murder probe police wait to interview mother of death-plunge tot
Detectives were today waiting to speak to a critically-injured mum who is suspected of murdering her two-year-old daughter. The toddler was killed when she plunged from an upstairs window at a terraced house in Delamere Street, Marshfields, Bradford
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Anne Frank story 'a lesson in need for diversity'
A Bradford school hopes to lead the way in improving relations between the city’s diverse religious communities when it hosts an exhibition about tragic Jewish teenager Anne Frank. Grange Technology College will be the first school in Bradford
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Bradford man accused of murdering wife makes first court appearance
A young husband, accused of murdering his wife, has made a first appearance in court. Danish Irfan, 22, made a five-minute appearance at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates’ Court yesterday, charged with the murder of Ridda Zanab. Wearing dark
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Council leader warns of budget-cut consequences
The leader of Labour-run Bradford Council warned last night that although some high profile services have been spared from cuts ahead of today’s crucial budget-setting meeting, the pain would be felt elsewhere. Coun David Green said services like
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Sea Cadet froze in horror during assault by East Morton pianist John Briggs, court is told
A Sea Cadet froze in horror when international-renowned concert pianist John Briggs knelt down in front of him and pulled down his trousers, saying: “Let’s have a look at you,” it is alleged. The former member of Keighley Sea Cadets told a jury
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Calverley councillor calls on Bradford organisations to crack down on loose horses in Thornbury
A leading councillor has demanded that Bradford Council, Leeds Council, the police and RSPCA crack down on loose and illegally-tethered horses. Councillor Andrew Carter branded “disgusting” the fact that three horses died in the Thornbury area
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Haworth residents reassured Tour de France caravan will go through village
A top-level assurance has been given that the Tour de France caravan – a cavalcade that accompanies the world-famous cycle race – will go through Haworth. Fears had been voiced that vehicles involved in the long procession might struggle to negotiate
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19 years for Bradford dad who raped and 'relentlessly' abused his daughter
A depraved and dangerous Bradford father has been sentenced to a 19-year extended prison term for the rape and “relentless” sexual abuse of his daughter. The man, in his late 30s, was ordered to serve 14 years in jail and an extra five years on
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Alterations to Bradford mosque approved
A mosque which had built an extension without permission has agreed to cover the walls with stone rather than render. The mosque, at the former Royal Hotel in Fagley Road, Bradford, was granted permission to become a place of worship last June,
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Bradford and Keighley magistrates court file
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: Sabeela Bibi, aged 23, of Walker Drive, Girlington; driving without insurance, £50 fine, £105 costs. Aidan Victor Kirkby, aged 38, of Grafton Street, West Bowling; criminal
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Bradford Park Avenue hope rest will Work a treat
Bradford Park Avenue boss John Deacey is hoping the extra rest his squad have had due to last Saturday’s postponement will pay dividends tomorrow. Deacey would have been without five of his first-team players last week but four of them could be
