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Engineers carry out emergency repairs to gas main
Engineers were tonight carrying out emergency repair work to a gas main in Canal Road, Bradford, after water from a damaged water main made its way into a gas pipe. The gas supply to around 40 residential properties and 100 commercial and industrial
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Wibsey welcome back Isaac and Carr
Wibsey welcome back centre Ryan Isaac and prop Danny Carr for their SSE Yorkshire Division Five home match against Rotherham Clifton tomorrow. However, they are still without fly half James Sawyer due to a shoulder injury.
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Victorious Vanzie learns lessons the hard way
Ashley Vanzie won’t forget his boxing double-header weekend in a hurry. The Bradford light-heavyweight claimed two wins in consecutive days – but was left dazed by the experience. First up was the heavier Dan Aziz in the British Universities
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Late setback for Thackley Reserves
Thackley had Luke Hudson and Kyle Bartlay on target to give them a 2-0 lead with 15 minutes remaining in their Lancashire League clash but Ossett Albion hit back to win 3-2. The Liversedge v Nelson match was postponed, but Doural Scott was on target
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Contingency plans in place for Bradford City's Women's FA Cup tie
After the postponement of yet another Women's FA Cup tie, the Football Association and West Riding County FA are moving fast to try and resolve a mounting fixture backlog for Bradford City and other clubs caught up in the complications caused by the
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BullBuilder is 'more important than ever' - supporters' trust
BullBuilder say the supporters' trust will become “more important than ever” following the Bulls’ latest spell in administration. They will hold their annual general meeting on Wednesday, March 12 as they look to continue their recent efforts to
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Jarvis stars for MCC in Far East
East Bierley left-arm spinner bowler Luke Jarvis was one of the stand-out performers in the MCC squad that returned from their tour of Singapore and Malaysia last Sunday. The JCT600 Bradford League player took eight wickets in three matches, including
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This feels like the longest ban in history, says Bradford Park Avenue defender Knowles
James Knowles is suffering on the sidelines as his four-match ban turns into an eight-week nightmare. The ball-playing centre back picked up a straight red card when Bradford visited Harrogate Town in the Conference North back in January and, now
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I let my team down, admits Cougars' player-coach March
Cougars player-coach Paul March is demanding a vast improvement from his players when they head to Rochdale on Sunday. March’s side slumped to a disappointing 30-12 Kingstone Press Championship defeat at Doncaster last weekend after being outscored
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Albion Sports boss Sandhu hails Basi as a top prospect
Albion Sports may be experiencing an inconsistent end to what was a promising season because of their paper thin squad but boss Kulwinder Sandhu is still taking the positives. Lifted by the return from injury of two very important players, Sandhu
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Woman in court over crash death
A woman has appeared in court, charged with the unlawful killing of a Skipton hotelier. Debbie Barker, 42, who appeared at Skipton Magistrates’ Court today, is accused of the unlawful killing of Tom Bannister at Carseylands Hill, Airton, sometime
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First acts revealed for Bingley Music Live
The countdown to this summer’s Bingley Music Live festival has begun, with the first acts for the outdoor extravaganza announced. Organisers have promised that “multi platinum artists” and some headliers will be announced next week, but have today
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Mark Stewart verdict delayed again
Bradford City are still waiting to find out whether they will have to pay £217,000 to Falkirk for Mark Stewart. The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed that their verdict on City's appeal has been pushed back again until Friday, March
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Two shining lights leave Eccleshill boss beaming
Eccleshill head coach Lee Duxbury has targeted a late promotion push and he has two key men in his squad who he expects to make big contributions. Eccleshill are hovering around fifth and sixth place but they need to nail down one of the top two
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Bradford Bulls announce 19-man squad for London Broncos showdown
Bulls coach Francis Cummins has named Tom Olbison and Oliver Roberts in his 19-man squad for Sunday's visit of London Broncos. Olbison was absent during last Thursday's win at Wakefield due to suffering concussion against Castleford the week previously
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Historical walk from Keighley to Haworth
A free, historical six-mile walk from Keighley to Haworth will start from the entrance to Cliffe Castle Museum at 10.15am on Wednesday, March 12. Walkers are advised to wear suitable attire and to bring food and drink. Call (01535) 645735 or
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Ilkley dancers win double at contest
A squad of dancers from the district enjoyed success at a dance competition at the Barbican in York. The 27 dancers from Ilkley’s Joze School of Performing Arts, aged from ten to 30 and including four boys, performed a single piece entitled Night
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Keighley churches to host holiday club
Keighley churches are joining forces to stage a children’s Easter holiday club. Volunteers from more than a dozen churches will be involved in the free event for youngsters aged eight to 11. The initiative – X:site Keighley Holiday Club – is
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Friends of missing Bradford student plead with him to get in touch
Friends of a University of Bradford student have pleaded with him to get in touch after he disappeared on Wednesday. Aamir Qudeer, who turns 21 on Monday, was last seen at 1.15pm leaving his flat at Forster Hall student accommodation on Great Horton
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Bradford to be base for BT apprentices
Bradford is likely to be one of the bases for a new wave of recruits at BT. The telecommunications giant is creating 30 apprentice and graduate jobs in Yorkshire and the Humber as part of a major nationwide recruitment drive. The company wants
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Unlikely policing pair coast along
RIDE ALONG (12A, 100 mins) ** Starring Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, Tika Sumpter, John Leguizamo, Bryan Callen, Bruce McGill, Dragos Bucur, Laurence Fishburne. Director: Tim Story. These are golden times for stand-up comedian Kevin Hart. His most
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Otley roadworks for Tour de France lead to traffic disruption
The first Tour de France-related roadworks in Otley have been criticised by businesses and councillors for causing unnecessary disruption. There has been congestion and large tailbacks in the centre of the town, some stretching from Manor Square
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‘Restriction on parking on Ilkley road needed’
An councillor is campaigning for double yellow lines to be introduced on an Ilkley road where he says there is dangerous parking. Councillor Martin Smith (Con, Ilkley) is calling for the measure on Grove Road and has written to Bradford Council
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Thrilling airborne action hits turbulence over plausibility
NON-STOP (12A, 106 mins) ** Starring Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore, Michelle Dockery, Scoot McNairy, Nate Parker, Corey Stoll, Lupita Nyong’o, Omar Metwally, Linus Roache, Jason Butler Harner, Anson Mount. Director: Jaume Collet-Serra. Passenger
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Mineshaft is found beneath Idle cemetery
Engineers are set to start work at a cemetery in Bradford after a mineshaft dating back hundreds of years was found to be running under a path. It was discovered in Idle Upper Chapel Cemetery in Westfield Lane when investigation work was carried
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Passion for books is a ray of light in dark wartime chapter
THE BOOK THIEF (12A, 131 mins) *** Starring Sophie Nelisse, Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Ben Schnetzer, Nico Liersch, Rainer Bock, Barbara Auer, Levin Liam, Heike Makatsch and the voice of Roger Allam. Director: Brian Percival. Death haunts every
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Cathedral corrections
SIR – Unusually there have been two mistakes recently regarding the Cathedral/The Bradford Diocese. On February, in a report regarding the start of the Bradford Diocese, Jim Greenhalf (usually very accurate) reported that after his consecration
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Pavement dangers
SIR – As a pedestrian I use the pavement to get around the county. I used to be able to do that in safety, but no longer. I now have to be aware of uninsured cyclists, who without any warning speed past me. That safety is further compromised because
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A successful strategy
SIR – As our city planners continue their ongoing quest to revive the city centre, they may wish to note the contrasting fortunes of two major retailers, Woolworths and B&M. Both these companies addressed the same sector in the market-place
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Memories of estate
SIR – Gateway Community Centre on Ravenscliffe has received Heritage Lottery Funding to research the origins of the estate. We believe that it was one of the first Garden Estates in Bradford built in the 1920s as a response to the ‘Home Fit For Heroes
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Is loan secured?
SIR – I read in December last, on the official RFL site, that Bradford Council was an ‘important stakeholder’ in Bradford Bulls. I also read on other websites that several hundreds of thousands of pounds might be involved. It is now reported that
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No winners at Odsal in financial difficulties
SIR – As an avid Keighley Cougars supporter for more than 50 years, you will appreciate some of the fantastic highs and lows I have witnessed. Nothing, however, compares to the comedy of errors being played out at Odsal – the players, fans and
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It’s time to upgrade my life...
It is the last day of winter, and I am pulling myself out of my metaphorical hibernation pit and looking around and blinking. It has been a long, wet winter but now there are occasional hints of blue in the sky, the daffodils and crocuses are pushing
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'Let friends help you kick the smoking habit'
Banning people from smoking in public places has encouraged many to quit. Within months of the legislation being introduced in July 2007, sales of cigarettes were said to have dropped, and while the ardent few will still find their sanctuary in
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Decision to save PCSO jobs is right
Everyone would like to see more police officers on the streets to improve public safety and the feeling of security in the community. Sadly, budgetary restraints in recent years have meant that the traditional bobby on the beat is not as common a sight
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Karl Dallas launches a 'party' with a difference
A new political party has been formed in Bradford to campaign in this year’s local elections – but it won’t be putting up any candidates. NOTA – None of the Above – will be urging voters to write “none of the above” on ballot forms unless any candidates
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Have a brew for cancer support charity!
People are being asked to brew up and add to the coffers of an independent Bradford cancer charity. Cancer Support Bradford & Airedale is tomorrow starting its Big Brew campaign and urging fundraisers to host coffee mornings for the rest of
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Barriers at Bradford Bulls stadium ‘not removed for cash’
Former Bradford Bulls chairman Mark Moore yesterday insisted there was “no major financial gain” from the controversial scrapping of metal safety barriers at Odsal Stadium. The owner of Bradford-based company BedzRus – part of the Bradford Bulls
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Bradford's movie heritage to be featured on TV's The One Show
Bradford will be well and truly in the spotlight next week. For the hub of ‘Yollywood’ is hosting filming for a special edition of popular BBC programme, The One Show. On Monday, producers of the topical show will be at Bradford Playhouse to
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Andrew Davies column: We can't afford to take foot off gas
I think Stevenage are a better team than the league table reads at the moment. Anybody who thinks it is going to be easy for us because they are bottom is in for a shock. We know it’s going to be a very hard game and I’m sure the manager will
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Murder suspect mother is now 'stable'
A mother suspected of murdering her young daughter is now in a stable condition in hospital. Despite being no longer critically-ill, detectives have still not been able to question her about what happened on February 18 when she and her 22-month-old
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Campaign to improve Keighley-London rail link
A campaign to improve direct rail links between Keighley and London is gathering momentum. John Grogan, the town’s prospective parliamentary Labour candidate, is backing efforts to introduce extra services. His support has been welcomed by
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‘Dry your eyes’ Barkerend drug addict told by judge
A man led weeping to imprisonment in handcuffs after persistently flouting court orders was told by the judge: “Dry your eyes and get on with it.” Drug addict Robert Jezierski was given chance after chance to avoid custody for breaking into an
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Bradford chase driver rammed two police cars
A volunteer youth worker who smashed into two police cars after speeding off to avoid the law has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, and banned from driving for two and a half years. Ammar Khan, 24, of Padma Close
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Family escapes Bradford house blaze
A family escaped a house fire in Bradford early today where flames were seen pouring out of windows and the roof. Firefighters from Bradford and Fairweather Green stations were called to Upper Woodlands Road, Girlington, at about 3.15am. An
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Kiosks demolished to make way for Westfield scheme in Bradford
A shopping street in Bradford city centre which will lead to the Westfield Broadway shopping centre has been opened up with the demolition of two kiosks. A demolition firm has been flattening the former Timpson and Greggs units in Broadway. A spokesman
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Bradford MP says poll shows firms are massively in favour of staying in the European Union
More than a third of Bradford businesses believe that their companies would be damaged if the UK leaves the European Union in any future referendum. An extensive survey of 2,500 businesses by Bradford East MP David Ward also revealed that 84 per
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'Bradford Council spending £3.7m less than budgeted for'
Bradford Council will have spent £3.7 million less than it budgeted at the end of this financial year, its latest forecast suggests. Predicted underspendings in the overall budget of £454.4 million budget, include £2.2 million in the regeneration
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Bradford City chief Rhodes: Come on feel the noise!
Julian Rhodes has called for another noisy Valley Parade encore to sing City to a hat-trick of home wins. Rhodes has been bowled over by the atmosphere generated during the wins of Port Vale and MK Dons that have stabilised their mid-table footing
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Bradford Bulls: Lamb talks will be early next week
Richard Lamb will meet administrator David Wilson for discussions in Leeds early next week as he weighs up the prospect of making an offer for the Bulls. The club was placed back into the hands of the administrator this week when Bradford Bulls
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Gang of six stole £200,000 in raids across West Yorkshire
A “highly organised” gang of burglars who traumatised victims in a string of raids at homes has been jailed for a total of more than 11 years. The six Bradford criminals stole jewellery, cash and goods valued at more than £200,000 during 11 burglaries
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Thanks for re-working of Katy Perry video
The video for Katy Perry’s new music video has been edited - following an online petition from a Bradford man who believed it was “blasphemous”. Shazad Iqbal had wanted the Dark Horse video removed from YouTube because it showed the singer disintegrating
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Events planned to restore pride to Bradford Moor and Barkerend
A series of activities are being organised to restore pride in the Barkerend and Bradford Moor communities in Bradford. A campaign is being run by schools and community groups with the support of Bradford Council's neighbourhood services to improve
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Yorkshire County Cricket Club announce £600,000 deficit
Yorkshire have announced a post-tax deficit of £600,000 in their 2013 financial results - almost £500,000 more than the previous year. The club, who lost £118,000 in 2012, have also reported a total income of £6.8 million compared to £7.8m in 2012
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"Help is needed to make Keighley's BigK a success"
Organisers of this year’s Keighley BigK 10K are urging people to sign-up for the Manorlands money-spinner. The plea has been issued amid concerns over low entry levels for the Sunday, March 30, run and walk. Manorlands-based Sue Ryder regional
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Bradford City must be on the money to cash in against Stevenage
Phil Parkinson rolled up his sleeves ready for City’s battle against basement boys Stevenage and urged his team: Don’t waste our advantage. City have moved nine points clear of danger with successive home wins with the chance to ease further away
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Solicitor who stole £1 million from clients is jailed for six years
A disgraced Bradford solicitor, who stole more than a million pounds from his clients, was today starting a six-year prison sentence. John Fitzpatrick evaded justice for 12 years after going on the run, but he was extradited from South Africa last
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Clayton grandmother celebrates getting cancer all-clear
Grandma Dorothy Horsman is celebrating the all-clear from cancer – nine years after doctors told her she had only two months to live! Mrs Horsman’s world turned upside down when doctors told her the devastating news that there was nothing they
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Bradford Girls’ Grammar School students have sales in the bag
A team of students at a Bradford school have taken their studies to a new dimension for a business project. Eight sixth formers studying business at Bradford Girls’ Grammar School have been importing “2-D” bags from China as part of a school business
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Extra cash found to save Police Community Support Officer jobs
The jobs of more than 100 police community support officers across the Bradford district have been saved by a £3.6 million cash boost. West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Mark Burns-Williamson, has pledged to pay an extra £2.9m, supported
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Top prosecutor hits back at criticisms of Crown Prosecution Service
West Yorkshire’s top prosecutor has rejected criticism of the service by inspectors as inaccurate and out of date. The Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate found that CPS Yorkshire and Humberside had made only limited improvement in the quality
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Bradford and Keighley Magistrates court list
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley Magistrates: Danial Arif Iqbal, aged 30, of Moore Avenue, Baildon; assault, restraining order made, £130 fine, £100 compensation, £20 costs. Richard Derek Thompson, aged 29, of Crag Road
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Wickham jumped at Leeds United chance
New Leeds United loan signing Connor Wickham said he had no hesitation in coming to Elland Road. The Sunderland striker has joined Leeds until the end of the season and is poised to make his debut in the early kick-off at QPR tomorrow. Wickham
