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Farsley need wins not draws in play-off push
Farsley have dropped out of the Evo-Stik League Division One play-off places following a tough run but boss Neil Parsley insists they still have it all to play for. Ahead of their trip to promotion rivals Lancaster City on Saturday, Parsley said
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Historic Steeton win sets up all-Bradford district final
Steeton made history tonight when they reached the West Riding County FA Challenge Cup final thanks to a 1-0 win over Goole United in their semi-final at Woodlesford. Backed by a 200-plus Chevron Army, Steeton took the lead after 21 minutes. Graham
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Yorkshire coach on why Bairstow should keep Test spot
Jason Gillespie says Jonny Bairstow’s rivals for the England Test wicketkeeper’s spot will have to do something special to usurp him for the opening Test against Sri Lanka in June. Yorkshire coach Gillespie’s comments came after Bradford-born Bairstow
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Bradford Park Avenue eye redemption at bottom club
Bradford Park Avenue will bid to make amends for a dismal display last time out as they visit struggling basement outfit Workington on Saturday. Avenue are 12th in the Skrill Conference North and are 15 points clear of the drop zone. They are
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All change at Thackley's helm
Andy Patterson will be in charge of Thackley when they host Barton Town on Saturday following the departure of joint managers Lee Clapham and Dave Morgan. The former Dennyboys player, who is being assisted by new reserve-team chief Greg Beswick
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We won’t throw in the towel, says McDermott
Brian McDermott admits he is living on borrowed time as Leeds lurch from one nightmare to another. The Whites have lost six of their last seven games amid the ongoing off-field turmoil at Elland Road. They have collected just 12 points from a possible
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Wibsey seeking a regal display against Queens
Wibsey Warriors have the opportunity to make the final of the Pennine President's Cup on Saturday when they take on Leeds outfit Queens. The Warriors have the big advantage of playing at their Northfield Road home against a side who will prove
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Andrew Davies column: You've got to feel sorry for Coventry
It was definitely a bit weird playing Coventry at Northampton the other night. It felt like a reserve game when I was back at Middlesbrough and you used to play at a ground with nobody in it. I imagine it must be horrible having to play there
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Audi's soft-top family is expanding
Hard top or soft top? That is the question. At least it is if you’re buying a convertible. Many manufacturers prefer retractable metal roofs which have the benefit of being secure and giving the car a saloon-car look. But Audi designers are
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Suzuki is growing in Swift style
These are good times for Suzuki. Eight distinct models helped sales rise last year to 33,000, up 8,200 on the previous year. That’s a 33 per cent growth year on year and it made Suzuki the second fastest growing brand during 2013 and it is now
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Greaves: Bees must improve on Westoe display
Bradford & Bingley have won their last three matches to vastly improve their chances of survival in SSE National League Three North. But veteran back Phil Greaves has sounded a warning ahead of their home match against promotion-chasing Sale
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Saltaire bike firm is set for expansion
A Saltaire-based cycle retailer is investing £1 million to open a second outlet – which will be the largest of its type in the North of England and is the firm’s biggest expansion in more than a century. All Terrain Cycles, Yorkshire’s oldest cycling
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Dodge Brothers return to International Film Festival
Film critic Mark Kermode was in town with his band The Dodge Brothers tonight for Bradford International Film Festival. The Dodge Brothers have been with silent film pianist and TV presenter Neil Brand accompanying Hell’s Hinges, a 1916 film about
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Bonanza for groups in Liversedge and Gomersal
A community funding group in Liversedge and Gomersal has almost £17,000 to give away to deserving projects between now and December. The area’s community first panel has approved grants worth over £33,000 in the past three years, and is now asking
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Baildon looking forward to more rugby festivals
The Rugby Football Union’s All Schools’ Programme and Baildon Rugby Union Club’s Schools’ Rugby Programme are making an impact in the community. Baildon hosted a number of local primary schools for their first School Rugby Festival Day, giving
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Oakbank team keep up the winning tradition
Oakbank Table Tennis Club won a gold medal at the Yorkshire Cadet Team Championships for the fourth time in six years. Oakbank remained unbeaten in nine matches over three Sundays at Halifax. Ezra Slater topped the individual averages, winning
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Auditions to be held for TV movie roles
Auditions are taking place for a television film being shot in Bradford by a director from Pakistan. Mian Mubasher’s film, called Jutt In Trouble, is about different communities working together. Bradford actor Nadeem Butt, who is in the film,
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Barbarians in Aire-Wharfe Cup romp
Bradford & Bingley Barbarians were the most convincing winners in the opening round of the Spray Plant UK (Ltd) Aire-Wharfe Cup, putting 50 points past Bramley Phoenix without reply. They are at Roundhegians in the second round, the Leeds club
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Rugby Festival success at Bradford Grammar School
Bradford Grammar School have hosted the White Rose Rugby Emerging School Festival for the first time. Pupils from seven local schools across Bradford and district competed in the round-robin tournament, with some very positive signs for Dave Duxbury
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Leeds United boss McDermott confirms wage payment
Leeds manager Brian McDermott has said his coaching staff and players have received another chunk of their deferred wages from owner Gulf Finance House Capital. Non-playing staff at Elland Road received their March wages in full last week, but
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UPDATE: Robbers carry out smash and grab raid at Ilkley jewellers
Armed robbers carried out a smash and grab raid at an Ilkley jewellers at lunchtime today. Four masked men dressed in blue overalls drove on to the pavement and smashed the window at Lister Horsfall in Brook Street. They sped off in the silver
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Otley star Hill to make Leeds Carnegie debut
Former Prince Henry's Grammar School pupil Paul Hill, who has impressed recently for England Under-20s and Otley, will make his debut for Leeds Carnegie tomorrow. The 19-year-old prop will try and help his side book their place in the last four
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Leeds United: Cellino open to joint purchase
Prospective Leeds owner Massimo Cellino is close to reaching an agreement with a rival consortium for shared ownership of the club, it has emerged. Cellino is waiting to learn the outcome of his appeal against the Football League’s decision to
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Bairstow becomes third Yorkshire ton-maker
Jonny Bairstow became the third Yorkshire batsman to start the season with a century after reaching three figures before lunch on the third and final day of their friendly against Leeds/Bradford MCC Universities at Headingley. In making 123 off
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Police issue image of burglary suspect who fled Bradford house
Police have released this e-fit image of a burglary suspect who fled from a Bradford house. A woman returned to her home in Lingwood Avenue, Girlington, and was confronted by a man who brushed past her before running off. She later discovered
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UPDATE: Rush-hour travel chaos as Stanningley Bypass closed after smash
Motorists travelling into Bradford via the A647 Stanningley bypass faced major travel disruption this morning after the road was closed in both directions due to an accident. The incident occurred between the A657 Henconner Lane junction and A6110
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Fakir signs for Bradford Bulls
Former Catalan Dragons prop Jamal Fakir was today unveiled as the Bulls’ first signing since new owner Marc Green took control of the club. The Dragons released Morocco-born Fakir last month after he refused to play with reserve club Saint Esteve
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Otley postpone restructuring meeting
A meeting to unify the junior and senior sections of Otley Rugby Club has been postponed. It should have been held on Sunday but will now take place on Sunday, April 27 at the same time. Club chairman Donald Holdsworth said: “We are going to
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Renovation plans for Ilkley mansion submitted
A planning application has been submitted seeking listed building consent for refurbishment and alterations to a historic mansion. Resident, Azra Jamil, has applied to Bradford Council for listed building consent for the work at Heathcote, on Kings
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New mortgages are at a four-month low
The number of mortgage approvals granted to homebuyers dropped sharply to a four-month low in February, Bank of England figures have shown. There were 70,309 approvals last month, down from 76,753 in January. The figure was last lower, at 67,845
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Help with awareness
SIR – We are looking for five to ten volunteers in West and South Yorkshire to give talks in local mosques to raise awareness about fasting safely during Ramadan. Ramadan can be a difficult time for Muslims with diabetes, as many agonise over the
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Esther’s straight talking
SIR – Whatever you think of the Conservative-led coalition Government, you can't fault Tory Employment Minister Esther McVey in terms of her candour. Not for her any disingenuous statements designed to bewilder or confuse. She prefers to tell it
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Carbon saving is a lie
SIR – It could only be April 1 when the latest scaremongering from the climate change lobby dominates the news. Because the findings of these so-called ‘experts’ are constantly modified for political effect – which is what it is really all about
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Sellers are ‘getting 96.2% of asking price’
House sellers are achieving 96.2 per cent of their asking price typically, marking the highest proportion seen in a decade as buyers chase a scarce supply of homes, property analyst Hometrack has found. In London, sellers are getting around 99.3 per
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Survey should inspire
SIR – The Silsden Residents’ Survey 2012 makes interesting reading. How will Silsden Council use this? I believe Otley Town Council is planning to use the results from their survey by asking for volunteers to be part of focus groups, which would
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Pioneering cycle plan is worthy of support
SIR – Bradford and district would not be the place it is today without individuals or groups with the vision to prepare for the future. Those visions still exist today. One such example is the City Connect Super Highway. There will always be nay-sayers
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The calls to set 20 mph limits on urban and village roads
Introducing 20mph zones around schools, residential streets and villages is seen by many as a must when it comes to bringing down accidents. Driving at slower speeds, particularly around schools, gives motorists more time to think and react to
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A rich seam of learning benefits all
Universities are major parts of any city which is lucky enough to have one, and Bradford’s seat of learning is no exception. The University of Bradford, with its city centre location, makes a significant contribution to both the social and economic
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Bradford's new parents get advice from dedicated NHS Facebook page
The NHS in Bradford and Airedale now has a Facebook page dedicated to new parents across the district. The page has been set up by the Bradford and Airedale Child Health Information team, based at Douglas Mill in Bradford. Team member Rebecca
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Doubt over future of Bingley Town Hall
The future of Bingley Town Hall is in doubt as the Council revealed plans to move its staff out of there. The town hall is now closed to the public and is used as offices for staff in the Council’s Adult Services department. But these staff
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Home is right in the heart of village life
Towngate, Scholes, £349,950 Robert Watts, Birkenshaw (01274) 878878 When Brian and Joanne Thorpe and their family first moved into this charming barn conversion in Scholes, there was so much Artex on the walls that you could slice your arm walking
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Charitable trust closer to taking over outdoor learning centres
Two Bradford Council-owned outdoor learning centres in the Dales are a step closer to being run by a specially created charitable trust. And three of the trustees are likely to be head teachers in a bid to involve schools more closely in the running
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Work on three roundabouts aims to reduce congestion
Major work on three roundabouts is to take place this summer to beat tailbacks between Bradford and Leeds. Congestion-busting schemes described by Leeds City Council as “ambitious” will be carried out on Horsforth, Rodley and Thornbury Barracks
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Bradford Council scraps couple's fine over bus lane use after T&A intervenes
A couple who were caught out by strict bus lane cameras after pulling over to let an ambulance pass have had their fine cancelled, after their case was taken up by the Telegraph & Argus. Maurice and Lilian Owens were travelling back from Shipley
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Spotlight on Grand National winner Auroras Encore
Local Grand National hero Auroras Encore is highlighted in a ‘Where Are They Now?’ tribute to former winners of the race. Great British Racing, which represents the horseracing industry, is marking the first £1 million Grand National, to be run
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Relief as missing Wyke man is found safe and well
Police have thanked members of the public after a mental health patient who went missing in Brighouse yesterday afternoon was found safe and well late last night. Concerns had been raised over the whereabouts of Ian Fishwick, 64, who disappeared
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Eastburn children enjoy Robin Hood fun
Robin Hood and his Merry Men rode into a village school. More than 50 children at Eastburn Junior and Infant School performed a musical version of the famous tale for pupils, parents and grandparents. Year Three teacher Sandra McLean said: “The
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Cleckheaton Town Hall clock 'will be working soon' vow
The hands of a town hall clock will soon be moving again, a local councillor has said. The Cleckheaton Town Hall clock ground to a halt almost a year ago, to the dismay of residents and councillors. Councillor John Lawson (Lib Dem, Cleckheaton
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Thornton woman inspired by ill stepmum in fundraising challenges
The bravery of her cancer-stricken stepmum has inspired a Bradford fitness fan to take on an ambitious fundraising challenge. Spurred on by Julia Reader's determination to fight her illness, Emily Reader has set herself four tough challenges in
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VIDEO: Micro pigs are trotting along just fine!
This tiny piglet, being held by helper Jessica Rose, measuring just six inches long, is one of five making themselves at home at an Esholt farm. The five micro pigs were born on Tuesday and first-time mum Princess is doing a cracking job of looking
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Rival Odeon groups won't merge
The two schemes competing to turn the Odeon building into a live venue will not be joining forces. The groups Bradford One and Bradford Live are both hoping to take over the Council-owned landmark and restore the original auditorium for use as
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Police appeal after Cross Hills van theft
Police in Cross Hills, near Keighley, are appealing for information after a Volkswagen van was stolen from an industrial estate in Skipton Road. The grey Caddy, registration number YE08 WPX, was stolen by thieves who pulled up in a white van last
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Haworth shortlisted in tourism campaign
Haworth could feature in an exhibition to mark St George’s Day after being shortlisted in a national tourism campaign. The search to establish England’s Hall of Fame began in February when VisitEngland asked the public to submit suggestions on
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Treatment feedback bid
Patients in Kirklees are being asked what has improved in the NHS during the last year. Charity Healthwatch Kirklees director Rory Deighton urged patients to give feedback through Healthwatch Kirklees, websites such as Patient Opinion or NHS Choices
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Parkinson wants to put smile on Bantams fans’ faces
City head back to Valley Parade on Saturday with Phil Parkinson telling home fans: We owe you. Four points and two clean sheets from trips to Leyton Orient and Coventry have revived spirits after the dismal defeat against Walsall nine days ago.
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Long-serving Wrose GP is calling it a day
A much-loved family doctor has retired after 34 years service to the Bradford district, having worked every weekend for the emergency out-of-hours service. Dr Neil Winn, of Rockwell and Wrose Practice, started his working life as a young GP on
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Stars back fundraising bid to send terminally ill teenager on dream trip to New York
Sports stars including David Beckham and Barcelona's Lionel Messi are backing an auction to help send a terminally ill Bradford teenager off on a dream trip to New York. Footballing legend Beckham is donating a signed football, Messi has sent a
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Teenager is rescued from rooftop
A teenager had to be rescued from the rooftop of a house in the middle of the night. A crew from Idle fire station was called out to Barham Terrace on the Ravenscliffe Estate at 12.30am yesterday. Watch commander Mick Kilburn said: “When we
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Family tell story of their pride in army captain's First World War service
An army captain’s dilemma over whether to condemn a comrade to death on the First World War battlefields has been told publicly for the first time. Captain Francis Hislop and his sergeant discovered a colleague asleep while on sentry duty early
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Westfield building 'has created a real buzz around city'
The scale of construction work on Bradford’s new shopping centre has roused a huge amount of interest in the city’s regeneration, says the leader of the council. Councillor David Green said although the construction of the Westfield development
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Broadway rising rapidly from city's 'big hole'
The plot of land where Bradford’s new shopping centre will sit has gone from a quiet, unused hole in the ground to a buzzing construction site with the skeleton of the £260 million building starting to take shape. Concrete lift shafts are in place
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Search launched for catwalk stars in Bradford
Talent scouts will be out and about in the city centre on Saturday on the lookout for Bradford’s most photogenic faces. They will be scouring the city for potential entrants in this year’s Bradford Modelsearch competition, so if you have what it
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It's Fergie time! Dale's rapid recovery puts him in frame to face Oldham
Dale Ferguson is eyeing a return to action in Sunday’s Challenge Cup tie with Oldham as the Bulls close in on a new signing. Ferguson has been hampered by a persistent back injury since pre-season and his only appearance for the Bulls so far was
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Higher education brings £5 billion a year to Bradford
Higher education institutions in the region, including Bradford University, generated more than £5 billion in economic impact during a one-year period, according to figures published today. The report, from Universities UK, reveals the growing
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Pub hosts celebration of the best of English
A city centre pub has been toasting the best of all things Bradford to mark English Tourism Week. Staff at Jacob’s, near Jacob’s Well, took up the challenge to get involved in a week-long celebration showcasing what makes the city such a positive
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Cup tie at Bradford Bulls a big test for Naylor against former club
Almost 11 years ago, Scott Naylor helped the Bulls to Challenge Cup glory with a memorable win over Leeds in the final at the Millennium Stadium. Francis Cummins lined up on the wing for the Rhinos as Bradford defeated their arch-rivals in a fraught
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Fire crews called out to burning bathtub
People have been warned of the dangers of burning things indoors after a woman set her bath on fire. Fire crews from Odsal and Illingworth were called to a three-storey terrace house on Mayo Avenue at 12.15pm yesterday after a resident had called
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Silsden denied at the death
Silsden 1 Runcorn Linnets 1 A point from a draw against leaders Runcorn Linnets at the Angel Telecom Stadium last night all but secured Silsden’s place in the North West Counties top tier. The Linnets were looking to extend their advantage
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Mother tells court she tried to break up fight with shoe
A 63-year-old mother told Bradford Crown Court she tried to break up a street fight between her son and a neighbour by hitting them both with her shoe. Fazilat Nawaz said she was alerted to trouble in Ringwood Road, Canterbury, Bradford, in the
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Green backed to spearhead Bradford Bulls revival
Of all the pain that Bulls supporters have suffered in recent times, the serial success of arch-rivals Leeds Rhinos has been particularly hard to stomach. Since winning their first championship in 32 years in 2004, the men from Headingley have
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Drink drive PC could be jailed after he lied over crashed car
A Bradford police officer, who crashed his car while nearly three times over the drink-drive limit and then covered his tracks from colleagues, has been told he could go to prison. PC Jatinder Dosanjh, 31, gave officers a false name and occupation
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Anger as Keighley Parish Church hit by graffiti vandals
Graffiti referring to a notorious gang linked to a string of crimes including shootings and drug offences has been scrawled across the door of a historic church. The message at Keighley Shared Church refers to the ‘Topend’ group and has been condemned
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Takeaway owner’s anger over phone line mix-up
A Bradford takeaway owner has been left counting the cost of a phone line mix-up. Parvez Iqbal says he has lost around £2,000 this week since his business number was disconnected. He has also had to throw away meat and other food items which
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‘Sorry’ soldier who broke man's ankle can keep army career
A serving soldier who broke a man’s ankle when he punched him in the street has received a court sentence that allows him to keep the Army career that “means the world to him.” Sam Bailey, 19, was the fourth generation of his family to serve his
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Call over Bradford home visits care provision
A senior union official has shared his concerns about the privatised home care service and the toll it is taking on workers who are struggling on miserly salaries. On Monday, we reported how Bradford Council admitted it has found “inconsistencies
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Eccleshill game abandoned due to fog
Eccleshill United’s home game against Selby Town in Toolstation Northern Counties East Division One was abandoned due to thick fog with the sides locked at 1-1 after the first half. Aaron Sanchez had levelled for the Eagles after Joe Connor had
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VIDEO: Two are held after gunman spotted in East Bowling
Armed police and a dog unit descended upon an East Bowling road yesterday afternoon after residents reported seeing a man wandering the streets with a gun. About a dozen armed officers arrived at New Hey Road at about 4.30pm following reports of
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Repairs to Tour road in Haworth ‘are a mess’
A new road surface on a key stage of The Grand Depart route is “a mess” and has made matters worse, claims a local councillor. A 100-yard stretch of Changegate, at the top of Main Street in Haworth, was resurfaced on Friday with disappointing results
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Six years for Bradford street robber
A convicted rapist who targeted vulnerable young people to violently mug after dark has been branded a public danger and sentenced to an extended nine-year prison sentence. Drug addict Gary Williams, who was notorious for aggressive begging and
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Urgent repairs to City Hall will cost £2.1 million this year
Urgent repairs to City Hall, including its ailing roof, are set to cost Bradford Council £2.1 million this year. Scaffolding is expected to be up around the Grade I listed Gothic landmark for the foreseeable future, as the third of four phases
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David Ward backs young voter campaign
A Bradford MP is backing a campaign to boost young, first-time voting through community action. Lib Dem David Ward has pledged support for My Voice, My Vote, a new all-party drive to encourage first-time electors to take social action as a way