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Missing Chloe, 14, found
A Bradford schoolgirl who had been missing for more than 24 hours was found last night. Chloe Cropper, 14, was last seen near City Park in Bradford where she had gone with a friend but wandered away saying she had arranged to meet someone.
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Podium debut for team delights Bradford ace Harrison
Bradford’s Dean Harrison has given the RC Express Racing by MSS Performance team their debut podium at the Isle of Man TT with a stunning second place in the four-lap Superstock race. The race was held over from Monday due to poor weather on the
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Pressure is on in Evening League
After last week’s washout, when no matches started because of the bad weather, attention focuses tomorrow night on some exciting clashes in both divisions of the Bradford & District Evening League. Something must give as unbeaten Shipley Providence
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Brave Gargrave can't upset the odds in Wynn Cup
Mewies Solicitors Craven League Wynn Cup holders Haworth Road faced a tricky tie against Haworth at Baildon Bottom. However, they encountered few problems as they won by 99 runs. After posting 185-8, with Mick Taylor making 45 not out, they brushed
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Haworth Road have few problems reaching quarter-finals
Last year’s Cowling Cup runners-up Haworth Road II are through to the third round after seeing off Airedale II at Bradford Road. Narinder Gata-Aura (49) and Rehan Ahmed (38) helped the Baildon Bottom side make 162-8 in their overs before Paul Rodwell
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Bowlers in the ascendancy in Craven League
On a day which was mainly dominated by bowlers, there was a nine-wicket haul and two eight- wicket performances, along with a smattering of seven-wicket analysis in the Mewies Solicitors Craven League. Wilsden II's Ben Reynard finished with 9-29
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Run feast as Jer Lane thrash Blackley
Foster's Halifax League Premier Division champions Jer Lane, who thrashed 2013 runners-up Blackley by 186 runs, are still ten points behind Sowerby Bridge. Lane made light of potentially tricky batting conditions to post a memorable 338-2.
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All change for the Keybury League
Bradford has its own youth league for the first time in almost two decades. The Keybury Youth League, which also covers Keighley and Leeds, has been renamed as the Bradford & District Keybury Youth League in the hope of attracting clubs from
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Ilkley Harriers fell runners bang on form in Keswick
Ilkley Harriers’ Georgia Malir retained her Home International fell-racing title in the junior women’s race at Keswick. The Karrimor Great Trail Challenge drew hundreds to the Lakes and incorporated junior and senior, male and female championships
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Bradford MP David Ward rubbishes idea to drop Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg
David Ward has dismissed the idea that dumping Nick Clegg will make the Liberal Democrats more popular – insisting he has been “very successful”. The Bradford East MP threw his weight behind the beleaguered Deputy Prime Minister, ahead of a crunch
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Promoted Rawdon again keep their nerve
Tailenders Shane Franklin and Anthony Gilks clinched an Aire-Wharfe League victory for Rawdon over Bilton with just four balls to spare. Newly-promoted Rawdon have been involved in a number of tight matches this season but in recent weeks they
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Imran Khan steps down as University of Bradford Chancellor
Former international cricketer turned politician Imran Khan has resigned as Chancellor of the University of Bradford, saying he cannot commit enough time to the role. Mr Khan, who is leader of the opposition in Pakistan, will step down on November
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Family of missing Gareth still hopeful
A friend of the backpacker missing in the Malaysian jungle last night said his family remain hopeful of finding him alive after the search was “focused” on a smaller area. Gareth Huntley, a former pupil of Woodhouse Grove School in Apperley Bridge
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Jobs created as restaurant takes advantage of Bradford's growth zone
Fifteen jobs have been created at a Bradford ‘fusion’ restaurant which has used funding from the Council’s city centre growth zone scheme to expand. The Lahore Cafe Bar Ltd, which trades as My Lahore, received a £149,189 grant from the £35 million
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Two hunted after store fuel thefts
A duo are being hunted by police following two fuel thefts from an Asda store in Bradford in two days. The men (pictured) are alleged to have stolen fuel from the Rooley Lane store at 8.38pm on May 28 and 9.25pm the following day. A police
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Event to encourage more ethnic minority businesses to sign up to Bradford apprenticeship scheme
A bid to encourage more ethnic minority businesses to take on apprentices will be made at an event in Bradford next week. The National Apprenticeship Service and Bradford-based City Training Services are staging a round-table event to flag up available
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Gillespie hails side's ‘incredible’ cricket as Yorkshire hit top of the table
Jason Gillespie hailed Yorkshire’s come-from-behind LV= County Championship win over Northamptonshire at Wantage Road, completed today by a massive 271-run margin, as one of the very best. The county’s coach saw his side claim 19 points to move
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There's something in the water as Newton hits 109 not out
When Hanging Heaton opener Oliver Newton was 13 not out after 25 overs, few people would have backed him to make a century against Farsley in the JCT600 Bradford League second teams' Division One. Quite what was in the drinks is unknown but Newton
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Copenhagen calling for karate stars
Farsley-based Leeds Karate Academy has had tremendous news this week, with nine of their members being selected to represent JKS England in the upcoming European Karate Championships. The championships, which are to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark
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Gymkhana sprint into last eight
Bradford Gymkhana were the day's top scorers as they moved into the third round of the Bradford Mutual Sunday School League's Sir James Roberts Cup. They were comprehensive winners after making 307-7, Mohammed Shiraz leading the way with 94 and
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Efficiency advisors help Welsh food businesses to save on waste
A Bradford green business based in one of the world’s most eco-friendly buildings is carving a successful niche helping companies reduce waste, cut their emissions and save money. Eco efficiency advisors Green Gain, based in the University of Bradford
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Buttershaw St Paul's march into last eight
Buttershaw St Paul's turned in a fine team performance to see off Premier Division Altofts and clinch a place in the quarter-finals of the Jack Hampshire Memorial Trophy Trophy. It was a second successive giant-killing for the All Rounder Cricket
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Rodeo bull at garden fete
A rodeo bull and steel and brass bands are just some of the attractions at a Greengates residential home’s garden fete. Champion House, in Clara Drive, will host the fundraising event on Saturday, June 14, from 1pm to 4pm. Other attractions
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Fox has Field on the run
Silsden got the better of hosts Field AFC in a Northern Under-19 Alliance League double header. They won the second match 3-0 courtesy of a Sam Fox hat-trick after the opener had finished 1-1, with Will Storrie on target for Silsden to cancel out
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Police hunt pair who stole fuel from Bradford petrol station
A duo are being hunted by police following two fuel thefts from an Asda store in Bradford in two days. The men (pictured) are alleged to have stolen fuel from the Rooley Lane store at 8.38pm on May 28 and 9.25pm the following day. A police
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'I never touched her' says former caretaker accused of historic rape and abuse of girl
A former butcher and school caretaker who is accused of sexually and physically abusing a young girl when he was a teenager told a jury he was innocent of the allegations. Married father-of-two Donald Flood, 59, is on trial at Bradford Crown Court
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Call for action over MPs report on transport funding in West Yorkshire
A report by MPs which says transport projects outside London are being underfunded has been welcomed by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. The report by the Commons Transport Committee published yesterday says no area should be “second class
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School mela will raise cash for Syrian appeal
An annual mela featuring music artists from around the world will be combined with a football tournament and school open day in support of a Syria emergency appeal and orphan sponsorship scheme. On Saturday, June 14, students from Grange Technology
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Town is set to stage its first ever Armed Forces day
Keighley is staging its first Armed Forces Day. The event, on Saturday, June 28, is planned as a tribute to the services and will feature a host of activities. It is timed to coincide with the countdown to the centenary of the outbreak of the
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Bid to open new nightclub in Bingley
An application has been made for a nightclub in Bingley. Rory Procter has applied to open the club in Chapel Lane, Bingley, which would be open until 4.30am on Fridays and Saturdays. His application says Bingley is lacking a late-night venue
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Tesco applies for licence to sell alcohol at Bolton Road store
Bradford District Licensing Panel is to consider a bid by Tesco for an alcohol licence for a new shop in Bolton Road, Bradford. Tesco is seeking permission to sell alcohol from 6am to 11pm daily. Four members of the public have written in to
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Police hunt man with singed eyebrows after arson attack on car
Police are hunting for an arsonist who might have singed their hair or eyebrows after starting a car fire in Bradford. Officers said some sort of accelerant was used to set a Seat Alhambra ablaze in a garage in Bolton Road. The fire happened
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Wartime cavalcade to mark D-Day anniversary celebrations
A nostalgic ‘wartime cavalcade’ is coming to Bradford to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Duggie Chapman, the producer of We’ll Meet Again, is back with a new show, a tribute to the music of the war years. Afternoon show Bless
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Celebration of the life of well-known businessman Dr Achhar Paul Dharni
A commemoration and celebration marking the life of Dr Achhar Paul Dharni will be held at Ventnor Hall, off Leeds Road, Bradford, later this month. Dr Dharni, who lived in the Kings Road area of the city, died on January 16 aged 72 after a battle
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Charity cycle ride to take Le Tour
A Bradford hospital children’s charity is looking for cyclists to take up “Le Tour des Dales”. The 50-mile scenic circular route from Grassington – a section of the Tour de France – is on Sunday, July 20, with an option of a shorter 14-mile route
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Man given suspended sentence for breaching injunction
A man has been given a two month suspended prison sentence by a judge at Bradford County Court for breaching a civil housing injunction. Peter Hindle, 46, formerly of Laburnum Road, Shipley, had been on remand for eight days following his arrest
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Teenager who battled bone cancer wants fundraising help for her birthday
A teenager celebrating remission from cancer is looking for help to fundraise at her 15th birthday party. Sarah Bullock (right), a pupil at Tong High School, wants to help the two charities that helped her battle bone cancer. Sarah, of Pawson
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Can you help with driving for disabled sports group?
A disabled sports organisation in Bradford desperately needs more volunteer drivers – and one woman has donned a sandwich board to spread the message. Sue Brook, who is transport manager at Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure (BDSL), took to
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Follow pupils' journey with new trip technology
A technology developed to protect lone workers and potential kidnap victims is being used to provide children with an inspiring multi-media record of their school trip. The innovative mobile tracking device provides reassurance to parents who are
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Dads go dapper for the summer
When it comes to fashion, fathers can be stuck in their wardrobe ways: unlikely to be swayed by the latest catwalk trends and nonplussed by celebrity style icons. The key concern for most men is comfort. Thankfully, that doesn’t need to be compromised
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How to deal with being a new father
After nine months of waiting, your new bundle of joy has finally arrived. But what do you do now? For new mums, there’s plenty of help and guidance available, but for many new dads, the path is far less clear. And that’s where books like The
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Don't keep money matters a secret
The thought of discussing our financial arrangements with people we love leaves many people tongue-tied – and new research suggests it becomes no easier with age. A report from Aviva, which gathered the views of around 1,000 people either approaching
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Help is at hand for caring volunteers
Helen Potts became a volunteer to “widen her world” while recovering from a long illness. “It felt really important to me to contribute to the lives of others, in a way which felt meaningful and significant,” she says. Helen, of Saltaire, understands
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Start early to offer a taste of healthy food
Offering infants a frequent taste of vegetables may be a way to turn them on to healthy food, a study suggests. Scientists found that starting early was the key to encouraging children to eat up their greens – or, in this case, artichoke. The
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Floral display
Allerton Congregational Church is holding a flower festival this weekend starting with a coffee morning from 10am to noon on the Saturday when floral displays created by members of the church to celebrate its 200th anniversary will be displayed.
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Fiona-Katie Roberts is plucking at the heartstrings
There is something hypnotic about listening to a harpist play. And when Fiona-Katie Roberts taps the wooden frame of her harp with the rings on her fingers, and shakes the bells wrapped around her ankles, it brings a rhythmic, Celtic beat to the music
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Bowls results
BRADFORD LEAGUES SATURDAY Naylor Premier: Crossgates 208 (28), Wyke A 127 (2); Clayton A 168 (15), Eccleshill A 172 (15); Shipley Club A 189 (20), Ladyhill A 160 (10); Asa Briggs A 144 (6), Pudsey A 198 (24). Godwin: Pudsey B 195 (22),
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Craft sale
The Friends of St John’s Church, New Street, Farsley, are holding a table top and craft sale on Saturday, June 14, from 9am to 12.15pm. Refreshments available. For more information please call 0113 229 0704.
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Riders gain their grooming badges
Two young riders were delighted to achieve their Mini-Grooming Pony Club badge at the weekend. Lucy Nichols, 14, and Bethan Jones, nine, were competing at the Throstle Nest Riding for the Disabled club’s pony care afternoon. The duo are members
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Sarah asks for fundraising help
A teenager celebrating remission from cancer is looking for help to fundraise at her 15th birthday party. Sarah Bullock, a pupil at Tong High School, wants to help the two charities that helped her battle bone cancer. Sarah, of Pawson Street
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Bradford City hit 12,000 ticket barrier for next season
City have sold just over 12,000 tickets for the forthcoming 2014-2015 campaign. When the curtain went down on the cut-price offer, the figures stood at 9,464 season tickets and 2,575 flexi cards – a total of 12,039. It is down on their first
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£1,000 raised for T&A Crocus Appeal
Guests at a charity dinner showed “overwhelming” generosity to raise £1,000 for the Telegraph & Argus Bradford Crocus Cancer Appeal, marking another step towards its £1 million target. The event at the Carlisle Business Centre, Manningham,
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Memory meet
There will be no meeting of Greengates Memory Club tomorrow as there is a members’ trip to Cliffe Castle in Keighley instead.
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Help for carers
A series of free workshops for carers is being organised at doctors’ surgeries across Bradford this month and in July. The sessions from Carers Resource charity will be at Low Moor Medical Practice, Mayfield Medical Centre in Clayton and Shipley Medical
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Succulent date
The Annual Show of the Bradford Branch of the British Cactus and Succulent Society will be held in Shipley Library on Saturday. Plants will be on display in more than 50 classes. The event, from 10.30am to 3pm, is free, and anyone with an interest
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Another comparison
SIR – So Prince Charles equates Putin and Adolf Hitler. Might I suggest we look nearer home? We have here a politician who is willing to use the Roma population as an excuse for society's ills. Did not Hitler have a downer on the Roma population
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Stats aren’t reliable
SIR – Bradford police keep a constant watch on our roads, that’s why so many bad drivers are apprehended and banned from getting behind the wheel than anywhere else. If, however, the police in other parts of our country are not as keen it stands
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Trust and cohesion
SIR – It was motivating to read the report in the T&A (May 28, 2014) of a balanced and matured discussion that took place at Khidmat Centre on a highly-emotive subject of wearing niqabs. There are host of other momentous issues such as segregation
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Remember club visit?
SIR – On BBC Look North recently, there was a feature on the tunnels below Sunbridge Road. The developers, Sunbridge Wells, stated that the Beatles did an impromptu late night session there when it was a blues club in the 60s known as the Little
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Sly candidate call
SIR – That was an interesting letter from Rob Higgie (T&A, May 30) stating that UKIP should be fielding a candidate against Shipley’s Philip Davies (Conservative) at the next General Election so that “democracy can be seen to be working”. In
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UKIP disappointment
SIR – I would like to congratulate Councillor Townend on winning the local election in Baildon. I would also like to thank all of the volunteers that helped make this year’s election so competitive on all sides. It was certainly a hard fought campaign
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‘Buzzing’ library has no noise standards
SIR – It does seem that the new City Library in the centre of town is a huge success, well-used by all sections of the public. As one influential supporter says, the library is busy and buzzing. A modern description? Public behaviour seems
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Ensuring the fallen aren't forgotten
This month sees the anniversary of two big battles in the First and Second World Wars. On Friday it is the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944, that began the assault on Nazi-occupied Europe. The end of
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Vital project will help abused men
It is not a subject that has a particularly high profile, and those affected by it often feel embarrassed or ashamed, but domestic violence against men is a recognised and real problem. And while it is women who are in the main victims of attacks
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Yorkshire closing in on victory
Yorkshire are on the verge of a LV= County Championship win over Northamptonshire at Wantage Road having taken three of the seven wickets they needed at the start of day four. Northants fell from 66-3 to 119-6 off 46 overs at lunch in pursuit of
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Shisha lounge claim as Bradford cafe applies for music licence
A cafe and restaurant which has applied for a late licence has been accused of running an illegal shisha lounge. Hookahs Campus House in Hey Street, Bradford, has applied to play music and sell food until 1am daily. But a council officer said
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Bradford community groups urged to apply for area grants
Voluntary and community organisations in Scholemoor and part of Lidget Green are being invited to apply for a round of Big Local grants. The grants programme, giving between £500 and £1,000, is being administered by Bradford’s community empowerment
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Tweet your questions for police commissioner
North Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan, pictured, will be hosting a live web chat to give residents the opportunity to air their views on rural crime and policing in the county. The web chat, part of the Big Police Debate
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Body of man in his 20s found after house fire
A man aged in his 20s was found dead following a blaze at a house near Brighouse. He was found by firefighters in one of the rooms at a semi-detached property in Waverley Crescent, Hipperholme. Fire crews, who were called at about 1.40pm on
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Plea for volunteers to drive and escort disabled
A disabled sports organisation in Bradford desperately needs more volunteer drivers – and one woman has donned a sandwich board to spread the message. Sue Brook, who is transport manager at Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure (BDSL), took to
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£234,000 lotto grant helps set up centre for abused men
A new project to help men fleeing domestic abuse is being set up in Bradford with a £234,000 lottery grant. The confidential helpline and housing service will be the first of its kind in the district and is in response to an emerging picture of
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Thornton family make their own D-Day landing
Many parents indulge their children’s obsessions at some time, but Simon and Rebecca Taylor have probably gone further than most. When their son Reece developed a fascination with World War Two history, they ended up buying a 1943 American Jeep
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Man, 70, must pay £1,200 after keying mum's car in parking space row
A retired Ministry of Defence worker has been left with a bill of more than £1,200 after being found guilty of deliberately keying a car in a Skipton supermarket car park. David Brown, 70, scratched Hannah Wood's car with his keys, causing about
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Reid handed pre-season Bradford City invitation to impress
City have left the door ajar for injured winger Kyel Reid to earn a new contract. Reid has been sidelined since January when he ruptured his cruciate ligament in a challenge from Tony McMahon against Sheffield United. The serious injury cast
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Joe Arundel searching for consistency with Bradford Bulls
Joe Arundel is determined to force his way back into Francis Cummins’ plans and help keep the Bulls in Super League. The former Castleford centre and Jay Pitts joined Bradford on loan from Hull FC on April 25 until the end of the season. While
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Carer could face jail over ill-treatment of vulnerable adults
A 60-year-old carer has been warned that she could be jailed after admitting three offences of ill-treatment relating vulnerable adults at a Bradford care home. June Downer had been due to stand trial at Bradford Crown Court yesterday, but shortly
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New office helps Bradford cancer charity branch out to Skipton
After 25 years based in the heart of Bradford, a charity working to support people with cancer and their families is expanding its reach. Cancer Support Bradford & Airedale hopes to help more people throughout the region with the opening of
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Creative employee makes sculptures from firm’s waste for gallery exhibition
When metal scrap becomes available at Chesapeake Packaging in Bradford, formerly Fields, the usual thing is to ask Geoff Latz if he can use it for one of his sculptures. Mr Latz, who has worked for the firm for the last 24 years, loves turning
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Ilkley biker dies in motorway crash
An Ilkley motorcyclist has died in a motorway crash in Gloucestershire. The 57-year-old was riding a yellow BMW motorbike when it was involved in a crash with a blue Ford Mondeo on the M5, near Gloucester and Cheltenham. It happened on the
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Electricity meter catches fire in Bradford home
Firefighters were called to a house in Kingswood Place, Great Horton, Bradford, today after an electricity meter exploded. There were no injuries and damage was confined to the pre-pay meter, but firefighters were called out as a safety precaution
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Rape victim claims she was told: ‘If you tell I will kill you’
A woman has told a jury that a man accused of raping her over several years when she was a young girl threatened to kill her if she told anyone what he was doing. Donald Flood, 59, is on trial at Bradford Crown Court charged with five counts of
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Bradford City fans getting value for money
Julian Rhodes reckons that rival clubs are envious of the depth of City’s support. The club are currently totting up the numbers after the early-bird season-ticket deadline finished on Saturday. But they seem happy with the results. While an
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Man due in court over Thailand attack that put dad in 17-month coma
The man accused of attempting to murder Keighley teacher Adam Pickles by hitting him with an iron bar in Thailand is due back in court as the long-awaited case comes to an end. Sean Henry Tinsley, of Wolverhampton, is accused of attacking married
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Bradford City youth-team coach adds to chorus of disapproval
Steve Thornber fears that youngsters at clubs such as City would find their progress blocked if the controversial plan to feed B teams into the Football League pyramid ever took off. Opposition is still growing since an FA think-tank last month
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Prince William to visit Bradford youth homelessness charity
A homeless charity is set to be given the royal seal of approval when the Duke of Cambridge visits Bradford during a tour of the region tomorrow. The future monarch will visit Centrepoint, a youth homelessness charity which has a site in the West
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£364 million black hole in health funding leaves stark choices ahead
Bradford’s health and social care services face a funding shortfall of a staggering £364 million over the next five years, health bosses have warned. And one health board member has said the district faces some “really hard” decisions, including
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Mother of missing backpacker: “No mum should go through this”
The mother of a backpacker missing in the Malaysian jungle said the fear over his safety is something she “wouldn’t wish any mother to go through”. Janet Southwell was speaking after she arrived in the country yesterday to be nearby when Gareth
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Investigation continues into farm’s stables fire that killed horse
The cause of a blaze which engulfed ten stables killing one horse was under investigation last night. Fire crews from Morley, Batley and Cleckheaton were called to a fire at Island Farm on Warrens Lane at 11pm on Sunday. There were thought
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Court File - Tuesday, June 3, 2014
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley Magistrates: Andrew Brayshaw, aged 51, of Mount Pleasant Street, Queensbury; drunk and disorderly, 12 days conditional discharge, £100 costs. Andrew Alan David Harvey, aged 40, of Wilson
