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Redfearn keen on bringing Becchio back to Leeds
LEEDS boss Neil Redfearn has confirmed he is interested in bringing Luciano Becchio back to Elland Road during the January transfer window.Becchio was sold to Norwich in 2013 but the Argentine has made little impact at Carrow Road, where he has now returned
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Consider women’s privacy in new pool design
SIR – It is good to hear that the council is proposing to build new swimming-pools in Bradford (T&A, Tuesday, January 6). But since the closure of the Manningham Baths there has not been a swimming-pool in Bradford with sufficient privacy for
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Free parking must be part of plans package
SIR - It is presumed that next month, when our planning councillors approve the application for improved vehicular and pedestrian access to the Forster Square Retail Park, they will specify that free parking for a specified period will continue irrespective
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Canopies needed to shelter the shoppers
SIR – The proposed revamp of Forster Square Retail Park (T&A, January 5) is to be welcomed as a further step along the long road of Bradford’s regeneration. Various improvements were outlined in the report, except the one that, in my view,
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Out-of-hours NHS service a matter of huge concern
SIR – Pensioners in the General Election will probably be concerned about the NHS. On October 8, Eric Pickles was asked during Question Time on BBC2: “Is there any limit beyond which you would NOT privatise the NHS?” Pickles (pictured) refused
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Fairness is a basic tenet
SIR – Your correspondent Keith Rayner is correct to ask whether plugging loopholes in current legislation would be beneficial (Letters, January 2). That successive governments fail to do so, enabling the rich, the “famous”, establishment figures
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Nicholls goes from slippery slope to jumping with joy as new snowboarding season begins
BRADFORD snowboarder Jamie Nicholls headed to the Winter Olympics in Sochi last year feeling unconvinced about whether he had a future in the sport.A run to the slopestyle final and an avalanche of rave reviews later, the 21-year-old insists he has never
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Struggling Bury hope to be mighty against Atoms
QUEENSBURY are hoping that Saturday's visit to Heysham Atoms in the opening round of the BARLA National Cup will provide some light relief from their Pennine League Premier Division struggles. Bury, who were reluctantly promoted, have yet to post
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On-the-run convict jailed for 2002 attack outside nightclub
A MAN who kicked, stamped and punched another man during a fight outside a Keighley night club has been jailed - more than 12 years after the offence. Benjamin Wooton failed to turn up at court to be sentenced in 2003 and Bradford Crown Court heard
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Corrie star's cabaret to help adults with learning disabilities
CABARET time returns to the Saltaire's Caroline Club next week with a zany line up of acts to amuse and bemuse. Funds from the comedy music night on Friday, January 16 will go towards Shipley-based Shoestring Forum Theatre Company putting on drama
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Police hunt New Year cab fare dodger
THIS woman with distinctive tattoos on her arms is being hunted by police after she jumped her cab fare after New Year celebrations. She had taken a cab from West Street in Shelf to Roundwood Glen in Ravenscliffe, Bradford, at about 5am on New
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Drivers warned to expect 70mph gales across Yorkshire
Drivers have been warned to expect gale-force winds across Yorkshire from tonight until tomorrow morning. The Highways Agency has urged drivers of high-sided vehicles, those towing caravans and motorcyclists to also avoid using exposed routes,
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Now Campion want to shake Salts
AFTER ending West Riding County Amateur League Premier Division leaders Golcar United’s unbeaten start last weekend, Campion are looking to secure a top-half place with three of their next four games at home. They face Salts, who are two points
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Thackley look for a change of fortune
THACKLEY will be looking to put a bad week behind them on Saturday when they play their first home game since November 22. A 5-1 defeat at Handsworth Parramore last Saturday was followed by extensive damage at Dennyfield the following morning after
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Defender Killock is enjoying life with the Lions
GUISELEY have extended the loan of Harrogate Town cenre back Shane Killock for another month. The 25-year-old former Huddersfield Town defender first played for the Lions in early November but is now eligible up to and including the game at Chorley
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Man abandons car to flee police during pursuit in Bradford
A MAN dumped a car and escaped police after a pursuit in Bradford today. Officers gave chase after a grey Ford Focus failed to stop in Upper Castle Street, West Bowling, at about 10am. The car was then found dumped about one mile away in Marsh
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Farsley need to avoid a slip up against lowly rivals
FARSLEY’S tilt for promotion is in need of a boost and victory over Radcliffe Borough at Throstle Nest would be a good start. Their surprise defeat at lowly New Mills has left them four points adrift of fifth-placed Scarborough Athletic, but they
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British Ambassador to Brazil's Bradford advisor gets ready for Olympic role
A BRADFORD-born UK Government official in Brazil is gearing up to start preparations for next year's Rio Olympics. Wasim Mir moved to South America in June last year to become the deputy head of mission to the British Ambassador to Brazil, Alex
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Police issue photograph of rail station theft suspect
British Transport Police officers are looking for this suspect who stole a mobile phone, cash and a bus pass from a 24-year-old man who had fallen asleep at Leeds railway station.Officers have now released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to about
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How Bradford poverty charity is reaching further and saving lives
Less than 20 years ago a Bradford man used his spare room to start a charity that now spans the world. And it is hoping to open further centres in the district and throughout the UK this year. With meagre funds, John Kirkby started Christians
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Cold out? It’s got nothing on 1947
The shivering man behind me at the bus stop complained that global warming wasn't happening and that it was all a hoax. He couldn't be more wrong, though I must admit it was a bit parky outside the Co-op.Mind you he didn't look old enough to remember
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Stead's here to stay as he signs Bradford City loan extension
STRIKER Jon Stead will stay with City for the rest of the season. The experienced frontman has signed a loan extension from Huddersfield to keep him at Valley Parade until the end of May. Stead has scored four goals in 14 appearances during
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Firm secures future with premises
A KEIGHLEY firm has secured its future in the town after buying its current premises. SEBA Developments has bought its base on the Keighley Industrial Park, Royd Ings Avenue after securing a six-figure loan from Lloyds Bank Commercial Baking.
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Nominate a top business professional
THE search is on to crown Yorkshire’s best entrepreneur. Ernst and Young (EY) is calling for nominations from business leaders in Yorkshire and Humberside for its Entrepreneur of the Year competition. Regional winners then progress to the UK
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Motor firm select new HR director
KATIE Saunders has been appointed as HR director of Bradford-based motor retailer JCT600. She takes on her new role after previously working as group head of talent and leadership development at the firm. Saunders has also spent five years
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Chamber hopes for rise in profits
BRADFORD Chamber of Commerce’s new quarterly report shows continued optimism in district’s economy. Members of the district group said they expect profits to increase during 2015 as trading conditions improve. There is still plenty of caution among
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£1.1m of City Link assets are sold off
SOME assets of collapsed delivery firm City Link have been sold, sparking claims of a “fire sale” . Administrators EY announced an agreement to sell cages, scanners and intellectual property to the DX Group for £1.1 million. Almost 2,400 jobs
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Camera survey to explain flooding
RENEWED investigations into what needs to be done to stop water cascading down two streets in Haworth have now begun, according to a Bradford Council officer. Tony Poole, principal engineer for drainage for the district council, was responding
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Sheepdog trials end on a high note
THE last-ever annual sheepdog trials at a farm in Oakworth raised £2,458 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The event at Moor Lodge Farm on New Year’s Day was organised by mother and son Carol and Philip Mellin. Since 2003 their competition has raised
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Inspection success for nursery
A BRADFORD nursery run by the Children’s Society “provides a strong culture of continuous improvement” according to inspectors. Mortimer House in Bradford Moor was visited by Ofsted inspectors early last month, and they have now returned their
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Man pays for burial of lonely friend
THE funeral of an elderly man who was found dead at his Bradford home eight months ago will take place tomorrow – thanks to one of his friends. John Adeyemi’s body was discovered at his home in Osmond House, Croscombe Walk, Little Horton, on May
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Undercover police put addict's life at risk during covert operation, inquest told
POLICE put an addict at risk by using him as part of an undercover operation to seek out drug dealers in the town, an inquest heard. James Varey, 38, died from alcohol and mixed drug poisoning at his home in Marley Street, Keighley, on June 13, 2012,
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Sun shines on celebration
HUNDREDS of people took part in the latest annual Keighley procession to celebrate the birthday of the prophet Mohammed. The occasion, organised by Keighley Muslim Association, featured a new route for the procession on Sunday. The walkers
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A smooth bike ride
THE post-Christmas period can be a stressful time, especially if you are a student returning to university and exams. To help keep away the January blues, the University of Bradford’s cycling hub has this week been offering de-stress sessions in
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Coffee event for church
ST SAVIOURS coffee morning will be held on Saturday, January 17, between 10am and noon. There will be the usual cake stall and raffle and a bring and buy stall selling a variety of goods. Proceeds are towards church funds. Entry is £1 which includes
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Charity calls for runners
BRADFORDIANS are being urged to sign up for the Great North Run in aid of the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People charity. The event is on September 13 and the charity has a number of exclusive Gold Bond places to give away to fundraisers. Rachel
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Silent films get Cathedral organ player's backing
BRADFORD Cathedral’s organ will be used to accompany a new season of silent films to be screened there. The live organ improvisation will be by Jonathan Eyre, assistant director of music at the cathedral, who has built up a following for his playing
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Worship buildings could get top grant
GRANTS worth up to £100,000 could be available for roof repairs at places of worship in Bradford this month. Listed buildings which are also places of worship are open to applications for grants between £10,000 and £100,000 for roof repairs in
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Well-being cafe to open
A WELL-being cafe is opening at Thornton Community Centre, Market Street, Thornton, at 1.30pm on Friday, January 16. It is designed for older people with mild to moderate mental health issues and for those who are lonely and isolated. Carers are
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Road closed following wall collapse
ONE lane of a road in Shipley will be closed today because of a collapsed wall. Bradford Council said the closure – which is near the junction of Otley Road and Valley Road, will affect traffic turning right into Valley Road from Shipley – was
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Students network at training event
TWO Laisterdyke Business and Enterprise students attended a prestigious training day at a London academy. Aneeka Hussain and Aqsa Bibi were part of a cohort of 30 Year 12 students from across the UK, who attended one of three days of training and
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Author has fifth novel published
AWARD-winning Ilkley author Alan Reynolds has had his fifth novel, The Tinker, published by Yorkshire publishers Fisher King. The story is based in the sleepy Cotswold village of Drayburn and is described as another gripping thriller, full of intrigue
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RSPB’s bird survey plea
PUPILS across the Bradford district are being urged by the RSPB to take part in a major wildlife survey. The charity is staging its annual Big Schools’ Birdwatch between now and February 13. Pupils and their teachers are asked to make a note
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Tributes to 'courageous' Andrew, 27, who died from seizure
A KEIGHLEY man who died from an epileptic seizure at the age of just 27 has been praised for his determination to get on with life despite the severity of his illness. Andrew Brown, known as Browny, died at his home in Parkwood. He was born with
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Party man, 30, weeps n court as he is cleared of rape
A FORMER Bradford man wept tears of relief after a jury cleared him of raping a young woman after a party. The jury of 10 women and two men took less than half an hour to decide Michael McCallion was innocent. Mr McCallion, 30, gasped, clenched
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£500,000 given to outdoor education centre for major revamp
ILKLEY'S Nell Bank outdoor education centre has been given £500,000 pounds to help pay for a major re-vamp. The decision to provide the one off grant was made by the Bradford School's Forum at a meeting yesterday morning. The forum had already
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Financial cut for schools forum in the coming year
BRADFORD’S Schools Forum has cut the amount of money it provides to services for young families. Each year the forum contributes £882,108 to early childhood services such as play provision, parental support and the families information service.
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Family 'appalled' as 91-year-old waits two hours in the cold for an ambulance after fall
A 91-YEAR-OLD man who fell and broke his hip outside his home had to wait almost two hours in the freezing cold for an ambulance. Five calls were made to the emergency service by anxious good samaritans who had gone to Ernest Clewer’s aid.
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Guest performer set to open Bradford Cathedral organ recital
A GUEST performance will highlight the new season of free organ recitals at Bradford Cathedral. Dr Gordon Stewart will perform as the new series of the Wednesday @ 1 lunchtime organ recitals starts next Wednesday. Dr Stewart was the conductor on
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Could you be the next singing star?
A NATIONWIDE search for a new singing sensation comes to Bradford this Saturday. The Mecca bingo club on Little Horton Lane is hosting live auditions and recording sessions to launch Star Search, a brand new national talent competition being run
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Inquest to reopen into mum's car park fall death
AN INQUEST into the death of a Haworth mum who fell from a multi-storey car park re-opens tomorrow. Lorna Clymo, 42, of North Street, was found beneath the Airedale shopping centre car park in Keighley, on February 1 last year. She was a former
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Group to talk about pot share at centres
MEMBERS of Shipley Area Committee will discuss how it has divided a funding pot between four community centres in the area when they meet again next week. In November, the area committee had to decide how to allocate a reduced grant of £68,000,
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Youngsters form unique jazz group
A MUSICAL group of children from a Bingley school have formed a jazz band. The five pupils from Lady Lane Park School, aged between eight and 11, have combined to create the Smooth Grove Jazz Group. The creative children have worked on their
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Keighley Cougars Paul March ready to have big Bash at cup success
COUGARS player-coach Paul March is not fazed by the delay in the start of his side’s league campaign as he targeted winning the League 1 Cup at the Summer Bash in Blackpool. The league fixtures for the third-tier teams do not begin until early
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Get help to cut energy bills
PEOPLE can get advice on cutting your energy bills and make your home more efficient at a session in Bradford. Information will be available at the event held at Bradford and District Autistic Support Group, Caledonia Street, on Thursday, January
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Hidden Homeless mentoring project celebrates first year success
AN INSPIRATIONAL mentoring project has celebrated making positive changes to more than 100 ‘rock bottom’ lives in Bradford in its first year – thanks to lottery funding. With two more years still to run before the money stops, the Positive Change
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Man to face trial accused of wounding with intent
A 27-YEAR-old man will face trial this month after pleading not guilty to wounding with intent. Ziemowit Wozniak appeared at Bradford Crown Court yesterday, and was remanded in custody. Wozniak, of St Mary’s Road, Manningham, Bradford, is accused
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Thief, 38, jailed for stealing form cars to feed drug problem
A DRUG addict who stole to feed his habit has been locked up for eight months. Abid Naeem, 38, of Millhaven View, Manningham, Bradford, pleaded guilty to theft from a shop, three offences of theft from vehicles and one of failing to surrender.
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Four home carers deny plot to defraud widow
FOUR women are on trial at Bradford Crown Court accused of plotting to fleece an elderly widow while providing home care for her. Wendy Bell, 57, of Greenside Lane, Cullingworth; Lisa Bell, 30, also of Greenside Lane; Lynda Mynott, 60, of Garforth
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One in seven sat-nav drivers admit to risky manoeuvres
A SURVEY by Brighouse-based road safety charity Brake has found that more than one in seven drivers who use a sat-nav admit making illegal or risky manoeuvres to correct mistakes when following instructions, putting themselves and other road users
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Woman 'badly shaken' after handbag taken in street robbery
A WOMAN was left “badly shaken” after being robbed of jewellery and a handbag. She was walking along West Street in Shelf at about 2.30am on December 29 when a man appeared and demanded she hand over property. Jewellery and a handbag were handed
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Bradford MP fights for families over visa delays to allow wives to join husbands
MP David Ward has highlighted the plight of some Bradford families who have been torn apart because wives have been unable to join their husbands in the country due to visa delays. The Bradford East Lib Dem questioned the Home Office Minister,
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Silsden underline ambition with Nicholls contract
SILSDEN boss Andy Geary believes signing star player Craig Nicholls on contract signals the club's intent to progress up the non-League ladder. Geary also confirmed they want to tie down more of their promising youngsters to help achieve their
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Crash driver in witness appeal
A BRADFORD dad who collided with another car as he drove through green traffic lights wants help to track the vehicle that sped off without stopping. Supermarket worker Ejaz Akhoonzad hopes witnesses will come forward to help police trace the driver
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Working 9-5: Former Bradford Bulls skipper Lynch plans new life Down Under on 'civvy street'
ANDY Lynch is joining the growing band of Super League players who are heading to Australia – but Castleford fans need not worry just yet.The former Bulls captain, 35, plans to emigrate Down Under with his Australian wife April and their three children
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London Mayor Boris Johnson visits booming 'Boris Buses' business
LONDON Mayor Boris Johnson was in Keighley to meet staff at a booming business which makes hi-tech clamps for engine exhausts - including his own "Boris Buses". Global success Teconnex, has doubled its staff to 400 workers in the last six years
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City Hall flies French flag in memory of those killed in Paris Charlie Hebdo attack
BRADFORD is standing in solidarity with the people of France today following the massacre at the Paris offices of a satirical magazine. The Tricolour is flying at half mast on City Hall to remember the victims of the Charlie Hebdo attack, in which
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On-song Knott is a top ten hit with Bantams
IN-FORM Billy Knott has what it takes to be the perfect ten for City boss Phil Parkinson. Knott has scored three goals in the last two games since taking up a more attacking role playing directly behind the strikers. It is the “number ten”
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Valuable role in dispelling fear of crime
There is something in the theory that the fear of crime is often worse for many people than crime itself. That doesn't take anything away from the fact that people who are the victims of crime - even supposed "low level" offences, do feel very
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New Bradford Bulls recruit relishing Tigers showdown
KARL Davies admits he is "nervous and excited" about pulling on a Bulls jersey for the first time against Castleford on Sunday.The imposing Aussie prop has been named in Jimmy Lowes' 22-man squad for Andy Lynch's testimonial match and will play
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Police begin probe into possibility of criminal activity at Keighley Town Council
POLICE investigating whether criminal activity has taken place within Keighley Town Council have received documents from auditors who published a critical report about the council last year. West Yorkshire Police’s Economic Crime Unit was asked
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Council agrees to 'bridging fund' for school being converted to academy
ALMOST £2 million of Council cash has been granted to a struggling Bradford secondary school to help its transformation into an academy.Belle Vue Boys' School in Heaton was placed in special measures in July and is in the process of being turned into
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Planning applications for city centre, Little Horton, Great Horton, Lidget Green and Manningham
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: City centre: installation of signage, The Victoria Hotel, Drake Street. City centre: replacement shopfronts and associated work, 43 Darley Street. Lidget Green: construction
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New healthy eating drive set to inspire confidence in kitchen
BRADFORD Council is starting the new year in a healthy way with courses aimed at giving people across the district the confidence and skills needed to prepare nutritional meals. The New Year Cook and Eat programmes will offer people the chance
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Bradford football club avoids £1,000 bill for "vandalism" after car ploughs through wall
A STRUGGLING football club will not have to pay out £1,000 to repair damage thought to have been caused by vandals. On Sunday an out-of-control car ploughed through a wall at Thackley Football Club and became wedged in the metal crowd barrier with
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Charity provides near £90,000 of equipment for Bradford neonatal unit
BRADFORD Royal Infirmary's revamped £2 million neonatal unit officially opens next week with almost £90,000 of donated equipment to help save more tiny lives. Dr Hilary Cass, president of the Royal College of Paediatrics,will be the guest of honour
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City's pioneering neighbourhood restoration panels find favour with crime victims
BRADFORD'S award-winning neighbourhood resolution panels are achieving a 90 per cent victim satisfaction rate and have dealt with 140 referrals since being set up in 2012. The restorative justice scheme in district has been so successful it is
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Pensioner, 83, injured during 'terrifying' jewellery raid ordeal as man forces way into home
A JEWELLERY robber left an 83-year-old man needing hospital treatment after raiding his Bradford house. Detectives last night said the pensioner', who suffered a cut head, had undergone a "terrifying ordeal". They said the robber forced the
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Family fears blind dog stolen as 21-year-old pet disappears from garden
A FAMILY is appealing for the safe return of a frail pet it fears was stolen in hope of a reward. Lady, a 21-year-old Alsatian Collie Cross, went missing from her home in Heysham Drive, Holme Wood, the day before Christmas Eve, but owner Joanne
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Family of Keighley teacher assaulted in Thailand appeals against decision to acquit his alleged attacker
THE FAMILY of a Keighley teacher left in a coma following a brutal assault in Thailand has appealed against the decision to acquit his alleged attacker.Adam Pickles’ parents have lodged an appeal with the Thai Government asking for the decision to be
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Crimewatch films reconstruction of Bingley doorstep knife attack
MYSTERIOUS circumstances surrounding the attempted murder of a man stabbed in the neck at his home at Christmas two years ago have been re-enacted by the BBC's Crimewatch programme. Camera crews and actors were filming a reconstruction of the horrific
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Bradford is a 'key battleground' as campaigning starts for General Election
BRADFORD is shaping up to be a key battleground for parties in this year's General Election. All of the parties are expected to send some of their big hitters from Westminster to the Bradford district in a bid to sway voters. David Ward (Lib
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Demanding questions asked over Council's home care contracts
COUNCIL officers have been given fewer than 48 hours to come up with answers to a demanding catalogue of questions about how the authority finances care staff who provide home visits in the city. Bradford Council is examining the way it finances
