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Hillsborough victims' father receives New Year honour for unstinting support of families
A KEIGHLEY businessman who fought for justice for the Hillsborough victims, the former principal of Bradford College and a woman who paved the way for ethnic minorities on national boards are among those awarded CBEs in this year's New Year Honours
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Rams stroll sinks Leeds closer to drop zone
Derby County 2, Leeds United 0 DERBY maintained their stranglehold over Leeds with a comfortable Sky Bet Championship victory at the iPro Stadium that leaves the Elland Road club just one point above the relegation zone. A 30,000-plus crowd
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Appeal for relatives of Malcolm Goldman
CORONER’S officers are trying to trace relatives of Malcolm Goldman, who died of natural causes at the Links Nursing Home, Braford Moor, on December 20. Anyone who can help should contact Chris Dalby at the coroner’s office in Bradford, on 01274
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Bradford Dragons young guns learn from tough weekend
BRADFORD Dragons’ Zion Tordoff and Eisley Swaine were both in action for England under-16s at the weekend in the post-Christmas Haris Memorial Tournament at the Amaechi Basketball Centre in Manchester.Hosted by National Basketball League Division One
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Running log: Ribble runner Williams reaps benefit of being selective
QUEENSBURY'S Chris Williams stormed to a huge lifetime best of 33min 18sec (33:15 chip-timed), and took no less than 1:23 off his Bradford 10K time in 2013, despite the icy Lancastrian roads. Clitheroe's RIBBLE VALLEY 10K is building a reputation
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Bradford Junior League welcome trio of clubs
THREE new clubs were admitted to the Bradford Junior League at their annual meeting at Cleckheaton Sports Club.They are former members Girlington, who will play at under-15 level, Drighlington, who are rebuilding their junior section, and Northowram Fields
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Wilson signs for Fylde
FORMER Guiseley player Josh Wilson has left FC Halifax Town for the Lions' Vanarama Conference North promotion rivals AFC Fylde.Wilson, who left Nethermoor for The Shay at the start of last season before returning to Nethermoor on loan in September and
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VIDEO: Takeaway delivery driver's vehicle bursts into flames in Bradford
A TAKEAWAY delivery driver had to abandon his car after it burst into flames while he drove through Bradford. The driver was alerted to smoke pouring from the Smart car as he drove on Little Horton Road this afternoon and he pulled up and got out
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Bradford woman crashed car into stone wall while more than twice drink drive limit
A 43-YEAR-OLD woman was more than twice the drink drive limit when she crashed her car into a stone wall, Bradford and Keighley Magistrates Court heard today.Joanne Mellors, of Meadowcroft Rise, Bierley, Bradford, pleaded guilty to driving on Mill Carr
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Tracks in snow lead police to nuisance quad rider
POLICE traced this nuisance quad bike after its rider left tell tale tracks in the snow.Officers were called to West Bowling due to a report of quads racing around a grassed area outside people's homes.One of the quads was quickly located from the tracks
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December 30: Rollercoaster continues with news of Glasgow Ebola case
I had intended the previous blog to be my final one. Knowing when to stop is a judgement call, but my last day in Moyamba felt like an appropriate time. Harping on about the cold and consumerism on return is a sure way to generate stifled yawns
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Musician caught with drug told to listen to his mother
A TALENTED musician caught with 52 small packages of cannabis hidden under his jacket was today advised by magistrates to listen to his mother and quit using the drug. David Sparkes, 19, was an accomplished motorcycle rider with a promising career
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Bierley man's New Year resolution is to give up cannabis, court told
A MAN caught with a small amount of cannabis told magistrates his New Year resolution was to give up the illegal drug.Simon Robinson, 32, of Dunsford Avenue, Bierley, Bradford, was sentenced to a 12 month conditional discharge and £100 costs today.He
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Slide show in Shipley
THE first Shipley Slide Show of 2015 will be held at 7.30pm on Friday, January 2, in Shipley Library when Paul and Sheila Kenny will present 'Yorkshire Mixtures'. Admission is £1 including refreshments.
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Flower demonstration in Pudsey
A FLOWER demonstration will be given by Christine Robinson in Pudsey. The session will be Pudsey Flower Club's next meeting at Pudsey House, Pudsey Market Place on Tuesday, January 27, from 7.30pm. Admission is £5 for non-members.
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Clarke Foley Centre hosts antiques fair
ILKLEY'S monthly antiques and collectibles fair is taking place this Sunday. The fair is being held from 9.30am to 3.30pm at the Clarke Foley Centre in Cunliffe Road.
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Date set for Saltaire's first vintage fair of the year
THE first of Saltaire's vintage home and fashion fairs of the year will be held in Victoria Hall on Saturday, January 31. The fair, organised by Rose and Brown Vintage, will have more than 40 stalls selling items from the 1920s to the 1980s. It runs
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Mince Pie Specials run until January 4
FESTIVE steam trains run in Keighley until the weekend. The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway's Mince Pie Special, with complimentary mince pies, runs until Sunday, January 4, between Oxenhope and Keighley stations.
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Rastrick forum meets
RASTRICK residents will have an opportunity to put their questions to council and police officers at the next forum for the ward, which takes place in January. The meeting, held at The Community Hub Technology Centre, Rastrick High School, Field Top
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Third winner of T&A Christmas competition is revealed
A BRADFORD teaching assistant has become the third winner of the Telegraph & Argus Christmas cash giveaways. Dawn Gransbury, 54, of Fairweather Green, scooped the £250 prize and plans to put the money towards a holiday next year. Mrs Gransbury, who works
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Warning issued over e-cig charger fire dangers
PEOPLE who got E-cigarettes on their Christmas list are being warned using incorrect chargers could explode the vaping device's rechargeable batteries. It is estimated 2.1 million Britons are using them but West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
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District's 4X4 snow volunteers are ready for action
THE snowfall that hit the district over the festive period has served as a reminder of the perils that bad weather can bring. And with the weather likely to take another turn for the worse over coming weeks, a group of good samaritans are well prepared
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Four vans stolen in raid on Bradford business
FOUR vans were yesterday discovered to have been stolen during a raid on a Bradford business.Thieves broke into Yorkshire Seamless Gutters, Bowling Back Lane, between 8pm and 9pm on Sunday and then took the keys from the firm's office. Three white Ford
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Bradford to feature in episode of TV show Antiques Road Trip
BRADFORD will be one of the locations featured on the latest series of Antiques Road Trip, which is being screened early next month. The tenth season of the show starts on January 5, and involves antique experts hitting the road as they compete
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Council spreads 1.3 tonnes of grit in four days across district
BRADFORD Council has spread about 1,300 tonnes of rock salt on the district's road since Christmas Day.The authority's gritting trucks covered roads across the region, and were also out at 5pm yesterday covering all 26 designated routes.Also, from 7.30am
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Driver warned over 'irresponsible' actions after driving on pavement
A LAND Rover driver described as "reckless and irresponsible" by police has been issued with a warning by officers who watched him drive on to a pavement without regard for pedestrian safety.Officers were in plain clothes on patrol in Bierley
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Bradford MP praises growth of plastics industry
A BRADFORD plastics factory is going from "strength to strength", according to a local MP.Bradford East MP David Ward paid a visit to RPC Containers Ltd in West Bowling, which makes plastic containers for the food packaging industry.Mr Ward
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Pudsey visits after Bradford pupils raise money for Children In Need
PUPILS at a Bradford school are celebrating after a visit from Pudsey Bear helped them to one of their greatest fundraising achievements to date.The youngsters at Copthorne Primary School were among thousands across the UK who pulled out all the stops
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Release Bradford education report, urges UKIP candidate
A PARLIAMENTARY candidate has waded into a row about whether a report into Bradford's education system should be published in full. The authority paid respected academic Professor David Woods almost £3,000 to write a report on the district's education
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Organist to accompany silent movie at cathedral
BRADFORD Cathedral will turn into a cinema with a difference for a screening of a silent movie. Organist Jonathan Eyre will perform backing music to a screening of Wings, a 1927 American silent film set during the First World War. It stars Clara Bow and
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Police uncover huge haul of cannabis plants at house
KEIGHLEY police officers uncovered a "sizeable" cannabis farm at a property in Silsden. A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said the officers carried out a drugs warrant at a premises in Keighley Road, Silsden, on December 23 where the cannabis
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Appeal as teenager robbed of his jacket
POLICE are still appealing for witnesses after a teenager was robbed of his jacket and sports bag in the Bradford Moor area of the city.It happened at the junction of Cobden Street and Gladstone Street on Monday, December 15, as the 13-year-old victim
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New gallery planned for Sunbridge Wells development
AN ART gallery that could attract artists from across the country could soon be opening up in a new Bradford development.Beneath the streets of Bradford city centre, work is taking place to transform a number of Victorian tunnels into the Sunbridge Wells
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Double financial boost for Macmillan fundraisers
MACMILLAN Cancer Support's local volunteers have double cause for celebration as they look ahead to 2015.The charity's Otley and Wharfedale Fundraising Group's efforts have been boosted by the receipt of two cheques with a combined total of more than
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Church hosts rock bands to raise money for roof repairs
KEIGHLEY rock bands will play at the Cross Roads parish church next summer (correct) to help repairs to the church roof.Local acts playing on two separate stages will be among highlights of a fun day at St James’s Church on June 6Bluefruit Promotions
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Ilkley's historic hydro will be the main focus of talk
IlKLEY'S famous Victorian hydro at Ben Rhydding is the subject of a talk to Baildon local history society on Monday, January 19 at Baildon Library at 7.30pm. Alex Cockshot, who lives in Ilkley, will present the talk on the Ben Rhydding spa which
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Inquiries continue into Boxing Day death crash tragedy
THE circumstances behind the death of a stranded motorist who was hit by a car in snow on Boxing Day are still being investigated, police said last night.Graham Maloney, 75, died after he was struck by a Vauxhall Astra in Baldwin Lane, Clayton, Bradford
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Those ‘at risk’ urged to get flu jab
PEOPLE in risk groups across Bradford have been reminded to make sure they get their flu vaccination if they are entitled to it to protect themselves and others from the virus. Those people who are pregnant, children aged two, three and four-years-old
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Bantams hero Lawrence Ghana give it everything at African Cup of Nations
JAMIE Lawrence was meant to be watching his beloved Bantams at Millwall next weekend. Instead, the ever-popular City old boy will be working 3,172 miles away in Accra, the capital of Ghana. The chance of an afternoon radio summarising in the
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Rival boss backs Bradford City to win pitch battle
NOTTS County boss Shaun Derry reckons the Valley Parade pitch could turn out to be City’s secret weapon.The Magpies chief added his voice to the growing criticism of the state of the playing surface, which cut up badly during Sunday’s game.Derry said:
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Reports of car being driven the wrong way on M62 near Bradford
POLICE were this morning investigating reports of a car being driven along the M62 in the wrong direction. Concerned motorists rang police at 6.10am after seeing the car travelling the wrong way on a slip road at junction 25 (Brighouse). Officers
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Bradford aid agency delivers life saving equipment to Syrian refugees
A BRADFORD aid agency has now delivered more than £25,000 of life-saving essentials to Syrian refugees. Among the aid party from Bradford-based Human Relief Foundation who travelled to Jordan was 20-year-old Merna Khali. Miss Khali, who is
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Woman dies after being hit by train
A WOMAN was killed when she was hit by a train near Hipperholme tunnel, it has been confirmed. Northern Rail replaced some services with buses following the incident, just after 6pm last night, though services returned to normal later in the evening
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Education charity wins praise of Bishop
THE Bishop of Bradford has praised a charity which brings together children from different faiths, races and economic backgrounds to show them they have more in common then they might think. The Schools Linking Network, based at Culture Fusion
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Planned takeaway is first to fall foul of new get tough Council policy
A PLANNED fast food outlet is the first to fall foul of a new tough Bradford Council policy banning such businesses from opening near schools or children's centres. Peter Lee runs Midnight Connection in Leeds Road, Thornbury, a shop selling disco
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Vital to help students eat more healthily
Schoolchildren, it is generally widely accepted, can resist anything except temptation. Thus, it is quite understandable that Bradford Council wants to cut down on the number of food takeaways operating close to schools. The new policy is already
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We're coming four you! Liddle says happy Bantams can go a long way in 2015
GARY Liddle today issued his new year’s resolution for City – to keep chasing the League One leading set.The Bantams have snatched 17 points from a possible 21 since their last loss against Doncaster on November 1 to power up to fifth.They are still
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Godwin to juggle coaching and playing as he looks forward to Odsal return in 2015
FORMER Bulls hooker Wayne Godwin is aiming for a career in coaching after taking his first steps on the ladder at Dewsbury.The Rams captain is preparing for his second season with Glenn Morrison’s part-time team after his first year was cut short by injury.Godwin
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Redfearn demands Leeds United show stomach for fight
LEEDS United head coach Neil Redfearn has called on his side to show their "fighting spirit" at high-flying Derby tonight.The Whites' relegation fears increased after they lost 2-0 at home to Wigan in the Championship on Boxing Day.This evening's
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Predicted thaw brings optimism over New Year's Day fixtures
WITH the higher competitions on the non-League ladder suffering from a glut of postponements on Sunday, clubs in the Bradford area are doubling their efforts to try and ensure there is on repeat on New Year's Day.When both Bradford Park Avenue and Farsley
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Young people from Bradford district help restore popular path network
TEENAGERS from across the district have been taking part in a major project to restore a popular route used by many thousands of walkers every year.Young people from Haworth, Silsden, Sutton and Cross Hills were among a team which carried out vital work
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Charity marks 125th anniversary by reviving children's panto treat
A CHARITY which helps underprivileged youngsters enjoy treats others take for granted is celebrating the start of its 125th year by taking children from care homes to the pantomime.Bradford Cinderella Club is reviving its traditional Christmas Treats
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Bradford chef aiming to make a name for himself in national showcase
A BRADFORD chef will be cooking up a storm when he takes part in a national showcase. Jonathan Hawthorne, 25, of Queensbury, is looking to make a name for himself by taking part in Chefs of Tomorrow. This is a showcase for chefs aged 25 and under who
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Planning applications for Bingley, Cottingley, Wilsden, Shipley and Saltaire
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Bingley: construction of first floor rear extension to create additional bedroom in roof space, 4 Fern Hill. Bingley: construction of porch to front, 20 Swan Avenue. Bingley
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Record number of patients attend district's A&E departments
A RECORD number of patients have attended the district's A&E departments over Christmas, latest figures show. And Yorkshire Ambulance Service had to draft in extra staff at the weekend to cope with a rise of nearly a third in emergency calls
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Bradford company perfects the art of reducing office noise
A BUSINESS based at Bradford University is developing a product that will use plastic bottles destined for the scrap heap to make offices around the world more pleasant places to work. Co2nscience is a small environmentally friendly company that
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Safety concerns raised over future of fire service
BRADFORD firefighters fear they could be left so understaffed by potential cuts that some crews will be unable to start rescue work until colleagues arrive - even when lives are in danger.The Fire Brigades Union is in dispute with West Yorkshire Fire
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City players bring late Christmas cheer to children at BRI
BRADFORD City players brought some late Christmas cheer to poorly children in Bradford Royal Infirmary yesterday. The club made its annual visit to the hospital's children's wards, bringing club scarves, chocolates, books and DVDs to children being
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UPDATE: Assisted suicide campaigner died of natural causes
BRADFORD right-to-die campaigner Debbie Purdy died of natural causes, it emerged today. The Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford, where the multiple sclerosis sufferer had been cared for since December last year after her health sharply deteriorated
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UPDATE: Teenage mechanic attacked by man with butcher’s knife in Bradford garage
A GARAGE mechanic was attacked with a knife by an offender who walked into the business as staff worked. The teenage apprentice was apparently grabbed by the offender, who was carrying what appeared to be a butcher's knife, and threatened.
