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Darren Tetley’s KO display grabs attention of Tyson Fury
Darren Tetley’s first professional knock-out came with a heavyweight endorsement from world contender Tyson Fury. Tetley made his mark at Leeds Town Hall by stopping durable journeyman Jason Nesbitt in only his third outing. The Holme Wood
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Jack’s the lad with third-place finish
Young prospect Jack Stanley enhanced his growing reputation by finishing third at a top invitational open competition in Ipswich. The ten-year-old Idle C of E Primary School pupil clinched all-round bronze at the Pipers Vale Challenge with a score
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Opening T20 Blast defeat no cause for Yorkshire Vikings alarm
Andrew Gale has told his Yorkshire players to stick to their NatWest T20 Blast game-plan despite losing their opening match last Friday. The White Rose captain is refusing to get too down about a three-wicket defeat to defending champions Northamptonshire
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Player of the year signs new deal at Avenue
Bradford Park Avenue's player of the year Paul Walker has signed a new deal to stay at the Horsfall Stadium. The 27-year-old winger, who joined from Garforth Town in 2012, has committed his future to the club for a further 12 months. He said
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National title for O’Brien
Emelye O’Brien was crowned open weight champion as she competed for Leeds Karate Academy, representing JKS England, at the English Karate Federations National Championships. The Bradford teenager also won bronze in the cadet female kumite +54kg
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Bradford Interchange collision victim on way to see ill son
An elderly woman who died after she was struck by a cab in the car park of Bradford Interchange had been on her way to visit her severely autistic son, an inquest has heard. Jean Taylor, 87, of Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, had just been dropped off
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Holders Wilsden Seconds lose Cowling Cup thriller
Holders Wilsden II are out of the Mewies Solicitors Craven League's Cowling Cup. They lost by three runs at Foulridge II. The hosts batted first and built on the innings of opener Shabaz Munir, who scored 50, to post 162 as Ben Reynard took 3-33
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Bradford City Women on Parade
Bradford City made a triumphant competitive return to Valley Parade after a 20-year absence for their final FA Women’s Premier League (North) home game of the season. Steve Warburton’s side showed no sign of being overawed by their surroundings
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Beginners flock to join new Queensbury Running Club initiative
Running log Queensbury Running Club are in good shape after tripling their membership. The club have had a stalwart membership of 20 for around 20 years but a new beginners’ group has sparked an increase. The first evening’s attendance
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Steeton stunned by six of the best by Franklin
It could be some time before Steeton work out how they got mugged by Rawdon and threw away an Aire-Wharfe League win that would have seen them take over top spot in Division One. It all started according to plan. Andrew Foulds scored his third
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Low Moor show their strength in depth
After a rain-affected start to the season, Low Moor felt their position near the bottom of the Foster's Halifax League Roy Smith First Division was slightly false. And they backed that up via the depth of their squad, which allowed them to collect
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Bradford lawyer’s lettings hat-trick
A Bradford lawyer has advised one of Leeds’ leading property investment companies on a hat-trick of lettings in Park Square to legal sector organisations. Simon Mydlowski, a commercial property partner with law firm Gordons, based at its offices
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Should you put your House on Oakworth?
For a change, it was generally glorious cricket weather in the Mewies Solicitors Craven League, but some high scores were tinged with modest scores, and there were a couple of nail-biters. One sad and worrying fact is the number of teams that turned
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It's tight at the top in Evening League
Three clubs are currently joint top of the Bradford & District Evening League Division One, with defending champions Denholme being joined by Shelf and Salem Athletic. Amer Ayoub top scored with 52 not out in Shelf’s commanding 128-6 at Bingley
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Teenager McDermott stars in upset win for Buttershaw
If every dog has its day, it was a day to forget for the underdog in the first round of the All Rounder Cricket Equipment's Central Yorkshire League's Jack Hampshire Trophy, where Scholes' defeat at Buttershaw St Paul's was the one major upset of the
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New Farnley go top after Rishi Limbechaya century
Division One newcomers New Farnley have taken over top spot in the JCT600 Bradford League second-team competition after they beat Baildon by 85 runs and previous leaders Woodlands suffered a nine-wicket defeat against Pudsey Congs. Young batsman
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Sam Bilham maintains podium push
Bingley teenager Sam Bilham earned a third successive podium finish as he contested the latest round of the BTRDA Gravel Rally Championship in Wales. Bilham tackled over 43 competitive stage miles on the Plains Rally in his Nissan Micra to take
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Child porn Wibsey man banned from unsupervised work with youngsters
A man who had 1,800 indecent images of children on his computer has been banned from seeking any work which could give him unsupervised access to youngsters. Simon Wilkinson, 30, had still and video images of children aged between six and 14 in
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Cricket results
DALES COUNCIL LEAGUE – Pool Paper Mills Cup: Pudsey Congs 133, Bradford Moor 134-6; Cookridge 188-6 (N Bonnington 66), Shipley Providence 135 (C Oates 5-20); Pudsey St Lawrence 79 (A Kamboj 5-14), Leeds Sikh 82-2; Savile Stars conceded to Tong Park
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Soccer results
WEST RIDING COUNTY AMATEUR LEAGUE – Premier Division Cup, semi-finals: Campion 2 (L Charles, S Barge), Bay Athletic 1 (B Mugadza pen); Kirkburton 1 (S Sykes), Ovenden West Riding 3 (A Bailey, C Pownall, D Randall). Final (Friday, May 23 – venue to
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Yorkshire: Bird leads tributes after death of Sharpe
Former Manningham Mills and Yorkshire batsman Philip Sharpe has died at the age of 77 following a short illness. Shipley-born Sharpe scored 22,530 runs in 493 first-class matches for Yorkshire, Derbyshire and England, who he represented 12 times
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Ilkley Lido to open with a bang
An open-air pool will have its official summer season opening event this weekend. On Saturday families visiting Ilkley Lido can try a climbing wall and have their faces painted at the Bradford Council-run venue. The Council’s assistant director
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Road closed after man seriously injured in Cullingworth accident
A man was taken to hospital following a traffic accident in Cullingworth this morning. A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said the man fell ill while at the wheel of his vehicle, then was involved in a collision with another car. He added that
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Saltaire Brewery beer club for the Tour de France
Saltaire Brewery is hosting a beer club in recognition of the Tour de France coming through Yorkshire. It has teamed up with Dark Star Brewing for Le Grand Depart Beer Club at 4pm on Friday, July 4, the day before the Tour begins. Tickets are
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Fire crews tackle city centre flat blaze
Five fire crews are tackling a blaze at a top floor flat in Chain Street in Bradford city centre. The blaze broke out shortly after 11.30am when smoke was seen billowing from the roof of the building. Three ambulances also attended the scene with
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Bradford MP David Ward calls for quad-bike registration
A Bradford MP has met police in an effort to combat the anti-social use of off-road vehicles around the city. David Ward (pictured) is calling for compulsory registration of off-road vehicles, such as quad bikes and dirt bikes, to help tackle crime
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Keighley shoppers learn about dementia
Keighley shoppers are being encouraged to find out more about dementia. Airedale Shopping Centre is hosting an awareness session with Alzheimer’s Society, Keighley Area co-ordinator’s office, Keighley Healthy Living and local supporters from 11am
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VIDEO: Probe continues into cause of blaze at former crisp factory
Specialist fire investigators were today still trying to establish the cause of a blaze at a former crisp factory in Bradford. Firefighters were called to the derelict former Seabrook factory in Allerton Road at about 9.45pm yesterday. The
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Delays on M606 after crash between car and lorry
A crash between a lorry and a car at Staygate roundabout in Bradford is causing delays for motorists travelling into the city on the M606 today. At 10am, the lorry was still blocking both lanes of the exits on to Rooley Avenue and Mayo Avenue,
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Schoolchildren join in with food revolution
More than 100 schoolchildren from across the Bradford district have taken part in a food revolution. Bradford’s Ministry of Food taught the youngsters about creating healthy recipes, cooking and a healthy diet. It was part of a Food Revolution
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Specialist team joins Bradford law firm
A Bradford law firm has strengthened its healthcare expertise by recruiting a specialist team to provide legal advice to the dental sector. LCF Law has appointed Tom Coates as a partner, Sarah Buxton as an associate and Matthew Jones as a legal
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IT investment sees accountants Clough & Company merge offices
Advancing technology has led a Bradford chartered accountancy firm to merge its operations into a single base. Cleckheaton-based Clough & Company will close its office Devonshire Street, Keighley, this summer and transfer staff to its Chain
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Shadow Minister visits reprieved Haworth children's centre
A Haworth children’s centre which was reprieved following threatened Bradford Council funding cuts has been visited by a Labour party shadow minister. MP Lucy Powell, shadow minister for childcare and children, visited the Treetops Centre yesterday
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Man seen acting in suspicious manner at Great Horton home
Police want help to track a man who might have been trying to break in to an elderly woman’s home by pretending to be her neighbour. The suspicious incident happened in Cousen Avenue, Great Horton, Bradford, at about 5.30pm last Wednesday when
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German uniforms ‘were not welcome’ at Haworth event
The organiser of the annual Haworth 1940s weekend said people who went to the event in German uniform were made to feel unwelcome, following pleas for people not to dress in Nazi outfits. At least six people were in Second World War German uniforms
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LNT Group secures £51m finance for future growth
A care home business which operates in Bradford is set for further growth after securing more than £50 million in new finance. Legal & General has agreed a £51million ten-year debt facility with the Leeds-based LNT Group, parent company of
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‘British skills gap is widening’ warning
While a new report shows that nearly three quarters of Yorkshire’s small and medium businesses expect to grow over the next three months, another study warns of an increasing skills gap. The latest quarterly Business Factors Index from Bibby Financial
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Keep your summer trends in check
f stripes feel too straight and you’re not dotty about spots, checks are the prints you need to, er, check out this season. While tartan and plaid are big in winter, gingham and madras checks pack a punch in lightweight fabrics for high summer.
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Pensions reform for ‘fairer society’
Major reforms to the state pension – which will simplify the system and provide greater clarity to people about what they will receive in retirement – are a step closer today after the legislation became law. The reforms will create a simple, flat
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Antibiotic resilience is now a health ‘timebomb’
Potentially it is a “ticking time bomb”. Resilience to antibiotics is one of the greatest threats to modern health, according to the Government’s chief medical officer, Dame Sally Davies. “The soaring number of antibiotic-resistant infections
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Lifesaving skills should be taught in schools
Children should be taught lifesaving skills at school, according to a poll. The survey, conducted by St John Ambulance, reveals that the vast majority of teachers (96 per cent) think that youngsters should learn basic first aid in the classroom
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Bradford no-pay fuel thief sought by police
A man is being hunted by police after driving off from a petrol station in Bradford without paying. He is believed to have filled his tank before leaving the forecourt at a station in Five Lane Ends last Thursday just before 2pm. Anyone who
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VIDEO: Bradford gran makes a crate effort for the people of Gambia
Bradford grandmother Razia Amini is packing a 20ft crate for Gambia with bargains and donations galore. Bicycles, computers and school equipment are among the goods Mrs Amini, of Heaton, is sending to the remote Gambiaff region. Earlier this
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Taking chance to speak out
Young people from South Craven School have shown off their ability to speak effectively in public. They took part in a public speaking event organised by Skipton Rotary Club. Their English teacher entered two teams in the contest, both of which
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In our element on Iceland trip
Geography students at Ilkley Grammar School saw the elements they have been studying in the classroom come to life on a trip to Iceland. Forty-seven A-level students and five staff members visited Gulfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir, Seljalandsfoss waterfall
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Historic mill near Stanbury set to get a new lease of life as activity centre
Planners have cleared the way for a historic mill building near Keighley to be given a new lease of life as an outdoor activity centre. Ponden Mill at Stanbury, was a retail outlet until the chain’s demise several years ago but the Grade II Listed
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Mis-spelling clangers on Lidget Green banners
Official-looking notices urging people to report “flytippig” to an “enviromental” crime hotline have come under fire for their sloppy spelling. A reader sent the Telegraph & Argus a photo of one of the banners, which have been put up around
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Imran is a design trailblazer
From car sales to haute couture, Imran Khan has always explored enterprising possibilities through his professions. Selling cars in a local garage led the Bradford lad to become a familiar face on the catwalk after he accompanied a colleague on
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Is our NHS doomed?
SIR – All three main political parties can be indicted to varying degrees for introducing changes over many years which could ultimately lead to the NHS being scrapped altogether as a free-at-point-of-need public medical and care service.
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Trivial intervention
SIR – I am quite dismayed to learn that Shipley MP Philip Davies is troubled and finds it offensive that turban-wearing Sikhs are exempt from wearing safety helmets at workplaces (T&A, May 16). Both Houses of Parliament have thoroughly debated
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No such benefits
SIR – It was recently reported that stimulant drugs, otherwise known as ‘smart’ drugs, ‘cognitive enhancers’ or ‘brain boosters’ were being used by students to stay awake in order to study. The reports are testimony to a ‘smart’ pharmaceutical
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Sensible approach
SIR – Re the UKIP candidate’s letter ‘Clegg is out of touch’ (T&A, May 15). How “in touch” and sensible is she! I’ve carried knives of various descriptions most of my teens and adult life, some 40 to 45 years. Does carrying these tools make
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Can ban be reversed?
SIR – I write concerning the recent mean-minded decision by Bradford Council to ban dogs from Ferniehurst Dell. This is proving extremely unpopular and it is fair to say that the local dog-walking population of the area are outraged. I very
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Correspondence cost?
SIR – Recently, I received a letter from Bradford Council, addressed to me personally, advising that planning permission had been granted for the new railway station at Low Moor. In the same post was a letter, addressed to my wife Joyce, telling
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Stopping funding is a false economy
SIR – Having read the article in the T&A (May 12), I am writing in support of the Chantelle Bleau Memorial Fund (CBMF) set up by Pat Bleau. I realise the Council have to make cuts, but £10,000 is not a very large amount considering the vital
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Road safety is a lesson learned for pupils
When youngsters at Farnham Primary School go home tonight, they will take special care when crossing the road. Accompanied by their parents, they will look for places that are safe to cross, avoid parked cars and be aware of junctions. They
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
25 years ago: A council report revealed that £600,000 of ratepayers’ money had been lost in a deal involving the building of two schools in Bradford, due to huge bills run up by its own works department. 50 years ago: Figures from the Bradford
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New buses could prove beneficial
New and innovative ways of providing public transport are always on the drawing board. As our roads become more and more choked with volumes of traffic they were never designed to handle, it does make sense to try to encourage people to leave their
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Video rant Bradford MP George Galloway ‘regrets losing temper’
Bradford MP George Galloway has said he “regrets losing his temper” after being filmed swearing at a teenage shop worker. Mr Galloway was on the campaign trail last Saturday afternoon when he went into electricals shop K and K Phone Accessories
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Brass donations are music to Foxhill Primary School pupils' ears
Queensbury school has praised the community for helping ensure its pupils will be able to continue the village’s musical legacy. Earlier this year, staff at Foxhill Primary School, on Brighouse and Denholme Road, decided to bolster its brass band
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First in call for ‘Routemasters’
Transport company First has revealed plans to introduce London-style buses in Bradford and the whole of West Yorkshire. It is proposing to introduce a fleet of Routemaster buses, which would have multi-door entry and exit points including a hop-on
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Co-op members vote for reform
Co-op members have voted in favour of proposals to reform the way the struggling mutual business is run. At the Co-operative Group’s special general meeting a resolution proposing key reforms, based on recommendations by former City minister Lord
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VIDEO: Tragic Tracey's work continues
A Bradford teacher’s passion and commitment for supporting a Gambian school will be remembered forever with a new building opened in her memory. The Tracey Askham House will provide accommodation for staff at Minteh Kundeh Lower Basic School in
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Buttershaw and Girlington attackers are jailed for vicious assault
A man was so viciously beaten he was left with the imprint of a boot on the side of his face, a court heard yesterday. Paul Woodrow suffered multiple fractures to his face and body in the attack and now has to sleep in a special bed and use a motability
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Bradford Bulls must go on Whitehead watch
Adrian Purtell admits the Bulls must stop Elliott Whitehead as they bid to get their season back on track at Catalan this coming weekend. Former Bradford second-rower Whitehead scored twice in the Dragons’ Magic Weekend win over London Broncos
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Baldwin: McArdle deal central to Bantams defence
Rory McArdle’s decision to sign a new deal at City has reinforced the “backbone” of the team, according to David Baldwin. The Northern Ireland international has committed his future to Valley Parade until June 2017 – renewing his defensive double
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‘Explosion’ fears at swimming pool in Shipley
A burst pipe is being blamed for the cracking of solar panels at Shipley Pool which led to swimmers being asked to leave the building after fears there had been an explosion. Last week around 30 people, including a mums and toddlers group, were asked
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John Hendrie: Brave decision to let Jones leave Bradford City
On Parade – with John Hendrie There is no time to be sentimental in football. Once you start to look back, you will go backwards. Look at what Fergie used to do at Man United. As soon as he won another Premier League, it would be time to move
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John Hendrie: Hanson facing key summer at Bradford City
On Parade – with John Hendrie Hopefully City have got to the bottom of what’s been wrong with James Hanson and can solve it over the close season. It’s been a concern for him and it’s crucial for the team that James gets everything sorted this
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Lidget Green husband appears in court to admit killing wife
A husband appeared in the dock at Bradford Crown Court yesterday to admit killing his young wife at their Bradford home. But Danish Irfan, 22, has denied murdering Ridda Zanab, who had given birth to their daughter only weeks before. He will
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Invictus Games are launched by Prince Harry
Tickets for Prince Harry's international sporting event went on sale last Friday. Almost two years on, the iconic venues that brought us the London Olympics will once again play host to another international sporting event, the Invictus Games.
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Mum loses desperate battle to stop disabled son being moved to care home 125 miles away
A desperate mum fears she has lost her fight to stop mental health bosses in Bradford sending her disabled teenage son to live in a specialist unit 125 miles away. Paula Rawnsley has had her appeal against the decision rejected by Bradford District
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Call for calm after Heaton councillor punched in Frizinghall
Political leaders are appealing for calm ahead of this year’s elections, with one saying he has “never known the atmosphere to be so charged”. On Saturday afternoon, Bradford Councillor Imdad Hussain (The Peace Party, Heaton) was punched in the
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Saddle up to get active, Bradford students urged
Bradford students will be asked to saddle up for a cycling event on Thursday which will help encourage more people to get active. The Active Travel Street Party will feature bike rides, a mountain bike show and even a pedal-powered cinema. Running
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Man appears in court on Bradford shooting charge
A 24-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a young mum who suffered two gunshot wounds to her stomach at her Bradford home. Hasan Khan, of Brassey Terrace, West Bowling, who has also been charged with firearms offences
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Bradford cyclists are the new kings of the mountains
Two superstore managers in Bradford have successfully tackled some of the toughest climbs in the Tour de France to raise money for Diabetes UK. Steve Dawson, who works at Tesco’s in Queensbury, and Carl Foster, who works at the firm’s store in
