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Court File - May 13, 2014
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley Magistrates: Lee Anthony Harvey, aged 21, of Holsworthy Road, Holme Wood; criminal damage, 12 months conditional discharge, £70 compensation, £100 costs. James John Richardson, aged 28,
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Bradford protest at abduction of girls in Nigeria
Women of Bradford took to the city centre yesterday for a vigil to show solidarity with the schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria. Bradford Women for Peace and Bradford District Women’s Forum joined together for the event, to help keep attention focused
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Positive Plunkett helps Yorkshire turn screw
Liam Plunkett responded to a call for aggression from Yorkshire to dominate with bat and ball and ensure they took control of their championship match with Warwickshire at Headingley today. The former Durham all-rounder hammered an aggressive 86
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Dudley Hill Rangers host junior tournament
Dudley Hill Rangers are to hold their third annual junior six-a-side tournament at Newhall Park School on Sunday, August 17. Teams are invited to enter at age groups from under-six to under-ten (based on the 2013-14 season) by downloading an application
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Burrows: Leeds are willing to learn
Leeds Carnegie, who beat London Welsh 38-31 in the first leg of their Greene King IPA Championship play-off semi-final at Headingley yesterday, have been here before. Last season they defeated Newcastle Falcons 24-19 in the home leg, only to lose
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Criminals’ cash for the community
Around £170,000 from assets seized from criminals is available for community groups. The second grant round of the Safer Communities Fund officially opened yesterday, with money claimed under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Applications of up to £7,500
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City of Bradford Swimming Club members pick up 89 medals
City of Bradford Swimming Club members were on top of the rostrum at Harrogate Swimming Club's Spa Town A-B Grade Meet at The Hydro. Outstanding performances, and gold medals, went: Oliver Wain (5), Sophie Haran (3), Sophie Holdsworth (3), Frankie
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Going to Coventry suits Rebekah just fine
Rebekah Tiler gave another astonishing demonstration of her prowess at the weekend. The 15-year-old from Denholme became the youngest weightlifter to win a senior women’s British Weightlifting title as she took gold in the 69kg class at Coventry
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Sykes fits the bill nicely for teenager Jordan
Cleckheaton Boxing Academy member Jordan Yates has won the Yorkshire Amateur Boxing Association’s 50kg title. The referee stopped the fight in the third round after 15-year-old Yates had dominated the first two rounds with fine counter-punching
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Sign up for six-a-side tournament
George Hotel FC are hosting a charity six-a-side football tournament and family fun day on Saturday, July, 26. The Bradford Sunday Alliance League club would welcome entries from teams who compete in either Sunday or Saturday competitions, with
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Lampkin is a Scottish Six-Day Trial gr-eight
Silsden's Dougie Lampkin has won the Scottish Six-Day Trial for a record eighth time, putting his intense preparation in the hills of North Yorkshire to good use. Already a record-holder on the course in and around Fort William as no-one else has
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Police inquiry into 'unexplained' death in Shipley
Police are at the scene of an “unexplained death” in Shipley. Officers were called to a property in Owlet Road, Windhill, shortly after 11.30am today to concerns for safety. Detective Chief Inspector Nick Wallen said: “The body of a man in
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Golden birthday present for Bradford diver Owen
City of Bradford Esprit Diving Club member Owen Passmore celebrated his 13th birthday in style by winning a gold medal at the National Skills Diving finals in Sheffield. Owen won the Boys' Group C (2) with a score of 306.5 points, 24.95 ahead of
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Cooper clinches title with late winner for Farsley Celtic Juniors
Farsley Celtic Juniors won what was effectively a Senior B division title decider at Stanningley Old Boys Reserves 3-2 to finish top of the table in the Yorkshire Amateur League. Stanningley, who needed to win both their last two matches to nick
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Courtney wins World Cup golds
Thornton Grammar School pupil Courtney Rivers-Gallagher has won three karate World Cup medals. The teenager triumphed at the World Kobukan Federation KIZUNA World Cup at a packed arena in Warrington, taking gold in the kata and the team kumite
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Avenue announce Witton friendly
Bradford Park Avenue were the first of the nine non-league clubs in the area out the blocks when it came to pre-season friendly fixtures, and they have confirmed a second. Avenue announced that Sheffield United would again be sending a side to
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Keeper Keen can’t halt goal rush
Thackley Reserves could do little to prevent an FC United Reserves double as the Lancashire League Cup final finished 5-0. It was 0-0 at half-time but the league champions then upped the tempo to score through Cosmos Okeke, Tunde Owolalabi, Justin
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Rain returns in new league delay
Two key Premier Division games were postponed as bad weather returned to further delay the West Riding County Amateur League’s attempts to wrap up the season. The heavy rain that caused many grounds to be waterlogged in the opening months of the
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Newcomers invited to try archery
Non-members are being invited to new classes run by Bradford Archery Club at Zara Sports Centre on Tuesdays (6-8pm). Further information is available from www.bradfordarcheryclub.com.
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Police car crashes during stolen car chase
An officer was injured and a BMW police car had a back wheel knocked off when it was in a crash with another vehicle while pursuing a stolen car in Leeds Road, Bradford. The crash happened yesterday while officers were following a stolen Ford Fiesta
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VIDEO: Life in jail for man who murdered his former lover in jealous rage
The former boyfriend of murdered mum-of-two Jade Watson was today jailed for life. James Gray, 25, was convicted last Friday of the murder of Jade, 22, at a caravan at the back of his mother’s home in Wood Lane, Swain House, Bradford, last November
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VIDEO: Bingley pharmacy plea over ailments
Pharmacies across Bradford district are asking folk to stop and think before visiting their GP or A&E after statistics revealed that an estimated 50 million people visit their GP with minor ailments each year. Dalesway Pharmacy in Bingley is
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Airedale Hospital chief warns of continuing A&E challenges
The chief executive of Airedale Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has warned staff at Airedale General Hospital continue to face challenges in ensuring accident and emergency patients do not have to wait more than four hours for treatment. While the
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Headingley to stage Test against New Zealand next summer
Headingley is to stage the second Test next summer against New Zealand, the England and Wales Cricket Board have revealed. Before the Ashes begin, England will face the Kiwis at Lord’s, starting on Thursday, May 21, with Leeds hosting the final
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Keighley student Islam’s Dark Room poem wins award
A 12-year old Keighley boy has won a national award for his poetry. The Young Writers Foundation gave Islam Hussain, of Highfield, the Young Writers Creativity Award for his poem Dark Room. Islam’s father, Sabir, said Islam, a University Academy
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Airedale Hospital NHS Trust chief’s A&E warning
The chief executive of Airedale Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Bridget Fletcher, has warned staff at Airedale Hospital continue to face challenges in ensuring A&E patients do not have to wait more than four hours. While the hospital met its
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Airedale patients can walk in style with new shoe designs
Patients at Airedale Hospital have helped develop two new shoes for people with foot problems. Users of the hospital’s orthotic service were asked for their input into designing the footwear with specialist manufacturer Peacocks Medical Group.
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Ben Rhydding Sports Club to offer Tour de France camping
Ben Rhydding Sports Club is raising money by turning its pitches into camp sites for the Tour de France. The club, on Coutances Way, is making 125 tent pitches available on July 4, 5 and 6, as the Grand Depart passes through the valley. The
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Soprano Una Barry and colleague to perform at Ilkley church service
A special service of holy communion will take place at All Saints’ Church in Ilkley. As a gift to the whole town as well as to the parish, the well-known soprano, Una Barry (pictured), and guest organist, Graham Barber, will be performing music
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Court File - 12 May 2014
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley Magistrates: Sayeed Hafeez, aged 27, of Minnie Street, Keighley; drink-driving, £195 fine, £640 costs, banned from driving for 12 months. Anthony Peter Sargeant, aged 33, of Queens Road
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Bradford artist's pride in Jacobs Well mural art
A Bradford-born self-taught artist has told of his pride at being given the chance to paint murals in the city’s subways. Chris Ellerton, of Thorpe Edge, created his eye-catching murals in the subways near Jacobs Well. Mr Ellerton, who started
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Morrisons hosts its own Tour de France for charity
Bradford supermarket giant Morrisons is holding its very own Tour de France to raise money for charity. As part of the national Work Out at Work Day, Morrisons is hosting three cyclathons – two of them in Bradford – and is looking for volunteers
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Richard is elected president of Insurance Institute of Bradford
Richard Ryan is the new president of the Insurance Institute of Bradford. He has 30 years of experience in the industry, including working in London, Leeds, Halifax and his home city of Bradford. Mr Ryan, 52, of Wibsey, has worked for several
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Go up the garden path with the National Open Gardens Scheme
It’s almost that time of year when we can finally get out into our gardens. And for those with a penchant for all things floral, the National Open Gardens Scheme provides the perfect platform to visit other people’s gardens and savour the beautiful
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Body found in Bingley in search for missing Bradford woman
Police searching for a Bradford woman who has been missing since the start of the month have found a body in Bingley. Anita Racz, aged 41, was last seen on May 1 leaving her Bolton Road home for work. Police found the body yesterday and do
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What’s the best product for gardeners and gardens?
It’s not only ideas for planting your own garden that blossom when you visit garden shows – it’s ideas about the accessories, tools and trinkets you see along the way, too. The main horticultural event of the year, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show,
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Words that deserve to be eaten
I’ve started shouting at the TV again. I’ve been watching Masterchef, or as I call it The ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ Show. I thought I’d heard it all, with jus, which let’s face it is simply good old-fashioned gravy. Now there are quenelles
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Plane ‘imagineering’
SIR – Mr Parker (Letters, May 5) does not seem able to remember what he wrote in his first letter re aeroplane pollution. This was written in the present tense as if it were something that is happening now (Quote ‘planes that continually fly’).
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Needs must be met
Many people worry about what will happen when they or their relatives need support with everyday activities. Deaf-blind people, for example, use social care support to get out and about and to communicate with others. Social care is vital for all of
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Be a Tour collector
SIR – As the UK gets set to welcome the Tour de France to our shores, Marie Curie Cancer Care, the official charity partner of the Tour de France Grand Depart, is encouraging the people in the Bradford district to be part of the action and volunteer
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Rural internet worries
SIR – I am hopeful that further to recent positive information regarding the proposed installation of infrastructure to improve the quality of internet service in parts of the Keighley district, the very poor internet download speeds available in parts
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Bring in eye test rule
SIR – Results from a study conducted by Sight Care and published in the Telegraph & Argus (April 15) found that 36 per cent of drivers felt that their eyesight was not up to scratch. Some said they couldn’t see well at night, others even confessed
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Hospital staff gave first-class treatment
SIR – After the bad publicity which is often in the paper about Bradford Royal Infirmary, I would like to say if it wasn’t for the staff on the intensive care unit, I wouldn’t be here to write this letter. They worked many hours to save me. The
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Making a grilling
SIR – I am writing to invite your readers to get their grill on to support people with epilepsy and take part in the first-ever Epilepsy Action Big BBQ, from June 9 to 15. Statistics show that the average British family will have nine barbecues
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Campaign prejudice
SIR – The current vociferous campaign against Halal and Shechita slaughter of food animals is a transparent excuse to get away with showing the sort of prejudice against Muslims and Jews that is no longer acceptable in a multi-racial and multi-faith
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Nominate footpaths
SIR – Last year I took up residents’ concerns about an overgrown footpath off Hope Lane in Baildon, and the path was eventually cleared. This year, in an attempt to stay on top of “problem snickets”, we as ward councillors have been asked to nominate
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Expenses are needed
SIR – B Barraclough thinks that all Bradford councillors should pay back the fees and expenses they received during their term of office so that taxpayers’ money would not have to be spent on repairing the roof of City Hall (Letters, April 30). Come
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Dementia event at Bradford Bulls stadium raises awareness
The Alzheimer’s Society in Bradford is running an event at the Bradford Bulls Stadium during Dementia Awareness Week. The week runs from Sunday, May 18 and people are invited to attend the event on Tuesday, May 20. The event, which will be
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Bradford Council to fell trees in Cliffe Castle Park restoration
Bradford Council has defended its decision to chop down about 30 trees in Cliffe Castle Park, Keighley. It says the felling is essential as part of the £4.5 million lottery-funded redevelopment of the park. It has pledged to replace the trees
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Labour bid for Craven Council wards
The Conservatives will remain the largest party on Craven District Council – whatever the result of next Thursday’s elections. Nine seats are being contested and the Tories will have to win at least six to retain their overall majority. However
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Co-op’s stake in bank cut further
The Co-op’s stake in its banking arm is to be reduced further after the troubled lender unveiled details of a £400 million rescue fundraising. The mutual currently owns 30 per cent of the bank but this will be cut because the business is not taking
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Devoted councillors work so hard
SIR – In response to Keith Rayner’s letter concerning Bradford councillors (T&A, May 9), I think he, like many people, really doesn’t understand the hard work our local councillors put in – or the very modest wages they are paid. As the daughter
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Monday, May 12, 2014
25 years ago: Three of Bradford’s shabbiest and most overcrowded hospital departments, including casualty at Bradford Royal Infirmary and the ante-natal clinic at St Luke’s, were set to receive £600,000 designed to cut queues and ease tension among
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Saturday, May 10, 2014
25 years ago: The Telegraph & Argus began a campaign to declare ‘War on Litter’, supporting Bradford Council in its fight against litter louts and fly-tippers in areas such as the badly-polluted Bradford Beck. 50 years ago: Several people were
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Work must continue to save lives
Out of the tragedy of the death of her daughter, Pat Bleau forged her grief into a force for good. She set up the Chantelle Bleau Memorial Fund in 1997 following the death of the 16-year-old after inhaling butane gas from a cigarette lighter refill
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Show your support once again
The role of a local newspaper such as the Telegraph & Argus is largely two-fold: Our primary concern, of course, is reporting all the news that is relevant to our readership, and doing it first and best. These days that means utilising the internet
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Vote presumptions
SIR – Election placards are now starting to appear across our area, and it is no different here in Baildon. However, it is noticeable that some of the Lib Dem posters hereabouts proclaim “Liberal Democrats winning here”. Now how presumptuous
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Bradford firm in bid for increase in hazardous chemicals
A global chemicals firm wants to increase five-fold the amount of a hazardous substance it stores at its Bradford site. Water chemistry company Kemira Chemicals is seeking permission to store nearly 1,000 tonnes of acrylamide solution at its base
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£2m fundraising target is in sight for brain tumour charity
A brain tumour charity founded in Bradford is hoping to reach its £2m target. Brain Tumour Research and Support Across Yorkshire, comprising Andrea’s Gift set up in memory of Bradford mum – Andrea Key – who died of a brain tumour, is celebrating
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Liversedge and Gomersal people to decide on who gets £500 cash
People and groups in Liversedge and Gomersal can bid for grants of up to £500 and the local community will decide who gets the money. ‘It’s up to you’ is a new scheme which encourages people to share ideas for projects in their area. Head of
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Bingley takes lead in training top teachers
A Bingley school will become a leader in training teachers after the Government named it as only the third teaching school in the district. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School has just been named a national teaching school – meaning it will play
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Bradford Bulls’ rivals in no rush to help out injury-hit squad
Francis Cummins admits he is unlikely to add to his injury-hit squad ahead of the Magic Weekend showdown with Huddersfield at the Etihad Stadium next Sunday. The Bulls coach was missing eight first-team players through injury during yesterday’s
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Pupils get a hi-tech challenge for Bradford Science Festival
Pupils at Bradford schools have been set a ‘back to the future’ challenge to create clothing that looks good but contains state-of-the-art technology. A wearable technology competition was started today by the organisers of Bradford Science Festival
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Speedway fan calls for sport’s place in Odsal mural
A speedway fan is calling for the sport to be included in a subway mural near Odsal Stadium in Bradford. John Murphy wants recognition for the sport he said provided “fabulous entertainment for thousands” in the city over the years. His plea
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Bradford car dealer JCT600 races ahead with sales
Family-owned Bradford car retailer JCT600 achieved record results for 2013, with turnover rising by more than a third to £909 million in the year to December 31. Turnover rose by £241 million (36 per cent), including a ten-month contribution from
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Family of MBE community stalwart to continue his charity support
During his life, Rashid Awan was known as a pillar of the community in Bradford and was a steadfast supporter of charities. Now, almost a year after his death, his family are planning to make a donation to the Lord Mayor’s Appeal in his memory
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Shipley ready to Depart after Tour celebrations
Weird and wacky bicycles delighted visitors to a Shipley event held in honour of the Tour de France. Allez Shipley, which was held on Saturday, was inspired by the Grand Depart in Yorkshire in July. But it involved some very different bikes to
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Hanson keen to see Bradford City beef up squad
James Hanson believes City need more strength in depth to make a concerted challenge next season. Phil Parkinson will this week step up his discussions with the large number of out-of-contract players at Valley Parade. Fans were shocked to
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Listed building to house homeless families in £1.3m Council project
A long-derelict grade II listed church building will be used to house homeless families as part of a £1.3 million Bradford Council scheme after its conversion got the go-ahead from planners. The 250-year-old Clergy House in Barkerend Road has deteriorated
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Bower backed to bounce back in style after Guiseley play-off agony
Danny Forrest believes Mark Bower can mould Guiseley into title winners next season after their latest play-off agony. Bower has already begun his rebuilding plans as the Lions pick up the pieces from a fourth successive loss in the end-of-season
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Saints complete nine-try whitewash as more Bradford Bulls injury woe bites hard
Bradford Bulls 0, St Helens 50 After two momentous victories, this was a brutal reality check for the Bulls. St Helens, expertly guided around the field by the artful hands and educated boot of Luke Walsh, were 22-0 up and in total control
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Yorkshire Scene: Yorkshire getting a leg up from Rashid
Yorkshire Scene Jason Gillespie has hailed Adil Rashid’s influence on Yorkshire’s LV= County Championship team after his impressive display with the ball in the draw against Durham last week. Rashid’s leg-spin accounted for four wickets in
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Man suffers severe burns in garage blaze
A man was airlifted to hospital suffering from “severe burns” after a fire in a garage at his home on Saturday. He was working alone on a motorbike in the detached garage in Moor Lane, Addingham, when the blaze started at about 7.20pm. The
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Yorkshire Scene: Yorkshire turn to friendlies to help warm up for T20 Blast
Yorkshire Scene Yorkshire’s NatWest T20 Blast campaign may start on Friday against last year’s surprise champions Northamptonshire at Headingley, but a week off from action then allows them to hone their 20-over skills around the county. Before
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VIDEO: Tears at tribute to victims of Bradford City fire disaster
More than a thousand people attended a sombre service yesterday to mark the 29th anniversary of the Bradford City fire disaster. Men, women and children joined together to pay their respects and remember the 56 people who died and the many more
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Cabbies welcome red tape review on taxi licence rules
An association for cabbies is welcoming plans to slash red tape around taxi licensing, saying the current system is a “nightmare”. The Keighley and Bradford Taxi Drivers’ Association is supporting a Government plan to get rid of many of the checks
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Council axes funding for ‘vital’ substance misuse education charity
A charity which warns children of the dangers of substance abuse and whose work saw its founder awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List late last year has had its funding axed by Bradford Council. Pat Bleau set up the Chantelle Bleau Memorial
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‘We won’t make way for a school’ say Fagley Community Centre campaigners
A youth and community centre at the heart of a Bradford estate is refusing to move out early to make way for a new school. The landlord, Newlands Community Association, wants the committee at Fagley Youth and Community Centre in Fagley Road to
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Chief’s pledge on Shipley policing
Police numbers in Shipley will not be cut, business leaders have been assured. Chief Superintendent Simon Atkin, the divisional commander of Bradford District Police, made the pledge at a meeting hosted by the town’s MP Philip Davies, which also
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University of Bradford gears up for health mela
The second annual Bradford Health Mela will take place at the University of Bradford on Saturday. The event, which runs from 10am to 4pm, has been organised by Bradford doctors to improve health and well-being across the district. Visitors
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University of Bradford now 77th in UK league table
The University of Bradford is rising in the ranking of the best universities in the UK, and it is among the top universities for two medical subjects. A league table of universities released today ranks Bradford number 77 out of the UK’s 123 universities
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Police set up special squad in hunt for 4x4 car-raid gangs
Police have mounted a special operation to catch criminal gangs who are stripping valuable parts from luxury vehicles like Range Rovers. Numerous vehicles have been attacked in the Bradford area over the past month – with costly LED headlights
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Otley MP aims high on expedition to scale volcano
An MP is joining a fundraising expedition to climb one of the world’s highest volcanoes. Greg Mulholland (Lib Dem, Leeds North West) will team up with serving and former soldiers and two other MPs for the Battle Back and Mountaineering APPG Cotopaxi
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University of Bradford pledges more help for women to choose sciences
The University of Bradford is taking part in a national scheme to get more women involved in science and technology. Announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, the ‘Your Life’ campaign aims to support a change in how women and
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How the T&A campaigns for positive change in Bradford
Anyone who doubts the difference that a local newspaper can make only has to glance at the T&A’s current £1m Crocus Cancer Appeal. When the T&A joined forces with Bradford University, Yorkshire Cancer Research and Sovereign Healthcare Charitable
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Top Yorkshire Women of Achievement honour for brave Councillor Valerie Binney
A Bradford councillor who has shown outstanding determination in her battle with Motor Neurone Disease has picked up two awards. Councillor Valerie Binney (Con, Thornton and Allerton) received the Jane Tomlinson Award for Courage at the annual
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George Galloway: Do not react to far-right mosque leaflet ‘invasions’
Talks were being held with police in Bradford today about ways to stop a far-right group going into mosques to distribute leaflets Supporters of a group calling itself Britain First visited a number of mosques in the city on Saturday. They are
