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Bradford Park Avenue gunning for back-to-back victories
BRADFORD Park Avenue are desperately hoping tomorrow night’s Vanarama Conference North home game against fellow strugglers Gloucester City gets the go-ahead. Confidence in the Avenue dressing room is sky high after Sunday’s last-gasp 1-0 victory
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Graves eyes top job at ECB
COLIN Graves has been nominated for the role of the ECB's next chairman. The Yorkshire chairman officially put himself forward for the role at a board strategy meeting today, receiving support from county representatives present. Current chairman
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Police appeal for information on attempted robbery
POLICE are appealing for information after an attempted robbery on two teenage boys in Bradford. A pair of 13-year-old boys were approached by a man who demanded money from them along a footpath behind Cooper Mews, Buttershaw. The incident
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Yorkshire pair are hot to Trott
TWO Yorkshire players made half-centuries for England Lions on a day when skipper Jonathan Trott rediscovered the form that might lead to a test recall. Trott, who started the third day on 57 not out, ended it with an unbeaten 176 as the Lions
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Want a new life in New South Wales?
AUSTRALIAN soccer club Yoogali, which was founded 61 years ago, are seeking players and coaches for their new season, which starts in April.The club, which are based in Griffith, New South Wales, are in the Griffith & District Football Association and
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Ski slopes are the best-kept secret of this big city
Hurtling down Broadway at a rate of knots, there's not a soul in sight as I marvel at the New York skyline.It's rush hour, but there are no swarms of yellow taxis or sidewalks packed full of theatre-goers, and the only rush I'm experiencing is a surge
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Carers' group meets
A MONTHLY social group for carers to meet up will be held in Thornbury on Thursday. The Thornbury Carers Activity Centre will be held at Thornbury Methodist Church, Leeds Old Road, between 1pm and 3pm. Carers can take part in a host of activities
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Keighley man admits cannabis possession charge
KAMRAN Isaq, 23, of Malsis Road, Knowle Park, Keighley, appeared at Bradford Crown Court today when he pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis with intent to supply, on August 19 last year. The case was adjourned until February 13. Isaq was granted
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Uninsured Bradford driver fled from police, court told
AN UNINSURED driver panicked when he saw police, driving at more than twice the speed limit in a built-up area, Bradford Crown Court today. Usman Mahmood, 23, of Hardknot Close, Great Horton, Bradford, was seen driving an Astra car in Great Horton
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Woman denies keeping brothel in Bradford
A 20-YEAR-OLD has denied keeping a brothel in Bradford. Dorina Teodorescu, of Airedale Crescent, Undercliffe, pleaded not guilty to keeping a brothel at Upper Woodlands Road, Girlington, on February 8, 2014, when she appeared at Bradford Crown
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Bell outsprints Duck to win ding-dong battle
ALEXANDRA Bell won a tight finish to become senior ladies' champion in the YORKSHIRE CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS at Lightwater Valley Theme Park near Ripon.Bell (Pudsey & Bramley) outsprinted Claire Duck (Leeds City) and top under-20s athlete Bronwen
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Scholemoor man faces trial on drugs charges
A 25-YEAR-OLD Bradford man will face trial in April on drugs charges. Terry Teale, of Dixon Avenue, Scholemoor, appeared at Bradford Crown Court today and pleaded not guilty to two charges of possessing the horse tranquiliser, ketamine, with intent
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Queensbury not so mighty as Atoms prevail
QUEENSBURY'S hopes of going one better than last season's BARLA National Cup semi-final appearance came to a premature end with a 16-4 first-round defeat at Heysham Atoms. The hosts took the lead on their first attack with a fortuitous bounce on
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Further ten hours for man who breached suspended sentence order
NAWEED Ali, 30, of Mayfield Rise, Wyke, Bradford, who breached a suspended sentence order, imposed for assault causing actual bodily harm, by failing to attend two unpaid work sessions, was given an extra ten hours by Judge David Hatton QC at Bradford
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Accused denies blackmail and intimidation
A 27-YEAR-OLD man denied charges of blackmail and intimidation when he appeared at Bradford Crown Court today. Dymiter Zbigniew, of Willow Street, Girlington, Bradford, also pleaded not guilty to two charges of assault by beating. All the charges
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Brown's purple patch helps Vics to derby spoils
Victoria Rangers 36, Wibsey Warriors 16 A STUNNING two-try burst from hooker Isaac Brown shortly before the close of the first half put Victoria Rangers en route to a comprehensive home victory against Wibsey in the opening round of the Andrew
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Inquest jury finds undercover police acted appropriately in using drug addict in covert operation
AN INQUEST jury has found the actions of undercover police officers were "appropriate" in using an addict to lure them to drug dealers on the afternoon he died. James Varey, 38, died from alcohol and mixed drug poisoning at his home in Marley
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Tricky opener for Cleckheaton
CLECKHEATON face a tricky away tie against National Village champions Woodhouse Grange in the first round of the Black Sheep Yorkshire Champions' Trophy.The York Senior League champions beat Cleckheaton's JCT600 Bradford League rivals Woodlands in the
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Bradford cash and carry businessman fined £15,000 for selling illegal goods
A BRADFORD businessman was today fined £15,000 after pleading guilty to selling illegal cosmetics, toys and household goods. Ashvin Rana, 47, of Papa's Cash and Carry, had been told by West Yorkshire Trading Standards (WYTS) to remove about 7,000
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Workloads drop in the last quarter
CONSTRUCTION workloads dipped in Yorkshire and Humber in the final quarter of 2014, but the private commercial sector saw the strongest growth. This was despite the shortage of bricklayers reaching a record high, the RICS UK Construction Market
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Women are better with tax returns
WOMEN are more likely than men to send in their tax return on time, according to new findings. HM Revenue and Customs says that for every 10,000 tax returns received last year from men, 394 missed the relevant deadline – October 31 for paper submissions
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Morrisons set to unveil festive woe
CITY analysts are expecting Morrisons to unveil the worst Christmas trading sales figures of the leading supermarkets when boss Dalton Philips updates the market today. According to reports, the Bradford-based grocer - which has been among the
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22 new jobs as DIY store opens
DIY retailer Wickes has opened a new store in Otley Road, Shipley, in a move that has created 22 jobs. The new store includes a dedicated garden project centre, kitchen and bathroom design consultants in the showroom and a paint mixing station.
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Sales boost for retailer
IKEA said its UK sales jumped over Christmas after the furniture retailer spent £27 million on cutting prices The chain, which employs 6,800 staff across 18 UK stores, including Birstall, said like-for-like sales jumped 11.1 per cent in the 16 weeks
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Rehearsal for choir is open to all
WARM your vocal chords and take part in a choir's open rehearsal in Saltaire tomorrow night. Bradford Festival Choral Society will stage the event at St Peter's Church, Moorhead Lane from 7.30pm. Those who attend will get the chance to sing
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Help your community
THE Great Horton Community Partnership is inviting people from all groups, schools and faith organisations in the area to a meeting tomorrow evening to boost membership. The group was formed in 2002 and has run projects including community festivals
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Tackling anxiety in our daily lives
TWO occupational therapists are holding a free talk in Bradford city centre about anxiety and how it impacts on daily life. It will explain approaches for managing anxiety, different ways to promote relaxation and some useful information on how
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Campaign meeting for library
CAMPAIGNERS hoping to save Heckmondwike Library from closure are holding a public meeting tonight. Kirklees Council is considering plans to close all but two of its 26 libraries, including those in Cleckheaton, Heckmondwike and Birstall, in the
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New cafe set to offer support to the elderly
A NEW monthly cafe for isolated older residents and carers will open for business in Thornton, Bradford. The Thornton Well-Being Cafe will open its doors at Thornton Community Centre, Market Street on Friday between 1.30pm and 3.30pm. The Lord
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Help group to stage its first ball
THE Leeds & Bradford Endometriosis Support Group is to hold its first ever Endometriosis Primrose Ball to raise both funds and awareness for Endometriosis UK while celebrating the many women who live with this invisible disease. It takes place
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Girls able to get together
YOUNGSTERS are invited to the Mayfield Girls Project run by Bradford Council’s youth workers. The sessions are held every Wednesday from 6.15pm-8.45pm for girls aged 13-19 at the Mayfield Centre, Broadway Avenue, at a cost of 30p per session. Activities
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PCC backs online safety drive
MARK Burns-Williamson, West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, has pledged his support to the NSPCC’s ‘Share Aware’ campaign. The campaign is aimed at parents of children aged eight to 12 and features two animated films to be shown on prime-time
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Official opening of new baby unit
BRADFORD Royal Infirmary’s revamped £2 million neonatal unit officially opens this Thursday. Dr Hilary Cass, president of the Royal College of Paediatrics,will be the guest of honour at the ceremony which will be attended by fundraisers and many
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Service to honour Paris dead
BRADFORD’S Lord Mayor and the Bishop of Bradford will both attend a special service honouring the importance of journalism and free speech in the wake of the Paris atrocities. Cllr Mike Gibbons and the Right Reverend Toby Howarth will be at All
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Fun activities at museum
THE National Media Museum will be entertaining the flocks of children visiting over next month’s half term break to coincide with the opening of the Shaun the Sheep Movie. From Saturday, February 14 to Sunday, February 22, there will be a number
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'Why I wanted panel to decide'
A WARD councillor explained why she had wanted a decision about an application for wind turbines to be decided by the Keighley and Shipley Area Planning Panel. Cllr Rebecca Poulsen told Oxenhope Parish councillors that she felt there had been compelling
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Teenager to face court over crash
A TEENAGER will appear in court next month after a car crashed into the front of a house on the Buttershaw estate in Bradford. Shane O'Neill, 19, of Parkwood Rise, Keighley, will appear before Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court on Thursday
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Gardener's 26-mile thank-you
A PROFESSIONAL gardener is taking his love of the outdoors in a productive new direction this spring. Steve Thorpe, of Cold Street, Haworth, will compete in the London Marathon on April 26 for the first time. He will be raising money for Sue Ryder
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Flytipping is a problem for car park
TYRES have been dumped at a car park, according to a parish councillor. Oxenhope parish councillor Tony Jones (pictured), said the flytipping has been taking place at the village’s car park at the end of Heights Lane. He added more tyres were
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Warning over honking horn
A MAN who drove aggressively down Great Horton Road, and honked his horn “excessively” has been given a police warning. The man was spotted by officers on Saturday, and the car’s details recorded. It was later discovered to be a rented car, and
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Museums seeking new team of helpers
BRADFORD’S council-run museums are looking for volunteers to help record the historic objects held in their reserve collections. The new team of volunteers will be working alongside museum curators, handling and identifying artefacts before making
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Road at risk parish warns
A PARISH councillor has warned of the poor condition of a section of main road in Oxenhope. Coun Derrick Hopkinson drew fellow Oxenhope parish councillors’ attention to part of Hebden Road, above the village’s parish church. “Part of the wall has
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Friends get set for their first meeting
THE Friends of Queensbury Cemetery are hosting their first public meeting this month. The new group was formed at the end of last year. It aims to maintain environmental areas of the cemetery and reduce anti-social behaviour. People who have
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Pair given off-road bike warning by police
TWO men were given warnings for riding an off-road bike near the Buttershaw estate. On Friday a member of the public called police to report a number of men riding off-road motorcycles down at the bottom of Soaper Lane. Officers from the Bradford
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Charity cash at birthday
A WOMAN’S 60th birthday celebrations raised £1,131 for Cancer Research UK. Shirley Arnott held a party at Glusburn Institute and requested donations in lieu of cards and gifts. Live music was provided by the band Ofay and there was a raffle
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Items of old will be sold
GRAB a bargain from yesteryear at a vintage fair. The Saltaire Vintage Home and Fashion Fair will feature more than 30 stalls, with a variety of vintage goods on offer. The fair will be held at Victoria Hall, Victoria Road on Saturday, January
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Gala night to support FGM charity
TICKETS are on sale for a gala night to help a Bradford charity campaign against female genital mutilation. A conference will be held at The Bradford Hotel the same day, Thursday, March 5, from 10am, open to anyone interested in the campaign.
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Works to restart as councillor calls firm
ROADWORKS abandoned by a gas company should be restarted later this year, a councillor has said. Councillor Geoff Reid contacted Northern Gas Networks (NGN) last month with concerns that no work was being done in Moorside Road, Eccleshill.
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Major new film shot on famous Keighley & Worth Valley railway set for release
A MAJOR new movie filmed on Keighley’s steam heritage railway goes on release on Friday. Scenes for Testament of Youth were shot, mainly in and around Keighley Station, over two days last March. The joint BBC Films and Heyday Films production
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Meet the man who hasn't taken a single sick day... in 30 years!
A DEDICATED Bradford man has not had a day off sick from either work or school in nearly 30 years. Marshall Sharp, 38, of Oakhall Park, Thornton, works as site manager at Dixons Trinity Academy, Dixons Music Primary and Dixons McMillan in Trinity
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Art groups' work to go on display
THE work of Bingley Art Society and Keighley Art Club will go on display from this weekend. This year, the two groups have worked closely with Bradford Museums and Galleries, exploring bird-related items from the collections, which have inspired
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South Craven MP Julian Smith seeks answers in milk row
SOUTH Craven MP Julian Smith is demanding answers over delayed payments to farmers for their milk.He said dairy co-operative First Milk had announced this week it was deferring payments by a fortnight and also seeking more future capital investment from
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Call over updated memorial policy
WORTH Valley parish councillors have said any new policy on personal memorials located in the countryside would need to be simple and consistent. The Oxenhope councillors were responding to a consultation being conducted by Bradford Council on
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Appeal for relatives of Keighley man who has died
CORONER'S officers have made an appeal to hear from relatives of a Keighley man who has died. Allan Hill, of Florist Street, died of natural causes on Friday, January 9. He was 77. Any relatives, or anyone with information, is urged to call
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Play is set to mark war
TO COMMEMORATE 70 years since the end of the Second World War, Cleckheaton and Spenborough Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society will be performing the sitcom ‘Allo ‘Allo!. Auditions for the parts will take place on Sunday, February 15, at the
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Library offer ancestry for beginners
ANYONE wanting to trace their family tree can sign up for a beginners ancestry course run by Bradford Council and Bradford College. The local authority’s Library Service has once again teamed up with the college to offer the ten-week course.
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Accounts man in £450k theft case
AN ACCOUNTANT who is defending himself against a charge that he embezzled hundreds of thousands of pounds from his employer has pleaded not guilty. Anthony Simpson, 53, is accused of stealing £450,000 from the now defunct Bradford-based conveyancing
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Support for the elderly
A NETWORK for groups which supports older people in Saltaire and Shipley will be held on Thursday. The BD18 Older People’s Mutual Support Network starts at The Miller Room, Shipley Town Hall, 1pm-2.30pm. For details on the network, call Julie
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Guided tour of exhibition next month
TAKE a guided tour of an artist’s new exhibition in Ilkley. Responses to Art with artist Graeme Wilson will be held at Manor House Art Gallery and Museum, Castle Yard on February 5 10.30am-noon. The tour includes a visit to his nearby studio.
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Two of five missing dogs are reunited with family
TWO of five beloved dogs stolen from a family farm last week have been reunited with their delighted owners, thanks to a Telegraph & Argus appeal. Three Jack Russells and two miniature Schnauzer, all bitches, were taken from Upper Bradshaw
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VIDEO: City to display iconic ceramic poppy
THE Lord Mayor of Bradford has said a poppy from the Tower of London art installation bought by his office will be a permanent tribute to those who lost their lives in the First World War. The ceramic flower was one of 888,246 planted in the dry
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Nominations open for care trust awards
PEOPLE are being asked to nominate their Bradford healthcare heroes. Bradford District Care Trust, which provides community and mental health, is asking people to nominate their healthcare heroes for the first time. The annual You’re a Star
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Would-be robber demands money from two 13-year-old boys in Bradford
POLICE are appealing for information after an attempted robbery on two teenage boys in Bradford. A pair of 13-year-old boys were approached by a man who demanded money from them along a footpath behind Cooper Mews, Buttershaw. The incident
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Davies in Russell Brand ticket jibe
ATTEMPTS to prevent ticket touts ripping off customers will ensure no-one pays over the odds to watch Russell Brand, a shadow minister has said. Labour front-bencher Stella Creasy told MPs the comedian's management was right to sign a letter demanding
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Trio back in court for sentencing
THREE men accused of burglary and theft were due to appear at Bradford Crown Court today after their cases were adjourned yesterday. Jason Innes, 25, of Roundwell Avenue, Bierley, Bradford; John Fletcher, 26, of Corban Street, Odsal, Bradford;
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No need to spend cash
SIR - A total of £5K is to be spent from the Wyke ward budget (T&A, January 9) to try and protect the war memorial in Low Moor from unauthorised traveller encampments. While this is entirely understandable, one has to wonder whether it could
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Using money in a cavalier fashion
SIR – I wish to bring this to your attention, and that of all Bradford ratepayers: The Council is currently digging up Broadway, a pedestrian walkway that was put down ten years ago at great expense as they used block paving to draw fancy patterns
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Warning of bad weather
A SNOW and ice weather warning has been issued for Yorkshire. The Met Office yellow warning started at 6pm yesterday and lasts until noon tomorrow. A spokesman said frequent showers of sleet or snow would affect Scotland and Northern Ireland
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Bonfires of quangos doesn’t save anything
SIR – Of the many falsehoods put to the people of this country in a vain attempt to win their votes, apart from say the impossible dream of Labour that somehow they could guarantee a GP appointment in 48 hours, has to be the promise to reduce the overall
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Concern for lost dog – and the husband...
SIR – I’ve just been reading about strange items left in Bradford Travelodge (T&A, January 6). I’m intrigued with the “husband and a dog called Dancer” which were left, and either donated to a charity shop or later picked up by their owners
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How about cleaning a few road signs?
SIR – Owing to the mild weather at the end of 2014 and start of 2015, would it not seem logic for Bradford Council, having not had to spend money that would have been used for gritting, etc, to begin cleaning out our street drains (some which are fully
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Hoping it all goes our way on May 7
SIR - Reading the comments by the Director-General of British Chambers of Commerce, I feel I must agree. He says about priorities for business post election, “public spending based on prudence and long-term stability not short-term giveaways and gimmicks
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Middle East impasse is hard to solve peacefully
SIR - Over several months there has been considerable correspondence submitted to your letter page discussing the situation in the Middle East. The very creation of modern Israel in 1948 has been the basis of a continuing conflict, as this required
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Peculiar decision taken by a headteacher
SIR – I have often thought of writing a small book called Odd Conduct of Headteachers. A recent original was a head in the north who (in school time) decided to have a purge on uniform lapses. She is said to have hired a minibus and sent teachers
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VIDEO: Two in hospital after bus crash
TWO people were taken to hospital following a collision between a car and a bus in Bradford city centre yesterday afternoon. A blue Audi A3 was involved in a collision with a double-deck bus on Simes Street, near the Oastler shopping centre.
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BBC under fire for bringing in footballer
SIR - How did the BBC allow that ex-footballer of no real quality to be on one of the most exciting football days in English soccer ? At first I thought it was an old lady, but it turned out to be Jimmy Bullard. The BBC should now tell Bullard, that
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Health is in focus at family fun sessions
SPEN families can learn how to get fit and healthy through a free lifestyle course. Kirklees Council has joined forces with Kirklees Active Leisure to run Ready Steady Go Juniors, an eight-week programme for families with children aged two to 13
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Area set for big clean-up
MANNINGHAM Library car park and surrounding streets will be cleaned today and tomorrow by a Community Payback team. The litter-pick was arranged by the ward officer for Manningham, who asked Manningham Mills Community Association, which holds a
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The team battling drinking woes
AT his lowest point, Paul Mackrill was drinking up to three litres of vodka a day. Drinking was the first thing he thought about when he woke up, and was usually the last thing he was doing when he went to sleep. Paul’s alcohol addiction caused
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City scroll begins for Peshawar
PUPILS will tomorrow help make a ten metre scroll to show Bradford’s support for the community of Peshawar in Pakistan where 132 children were killed by gunmen last month. Organiser Arshad Ali will invite councillors to sign the document which
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Protection of children is a top priority
CHILD protection has become one of the issues that many people have put at the top of the agenda with regards to the action police should be taking. The issue has, no doubt, received much more attention in the wake of several high-profile court
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Xavi-t! One-hit wonder Barrau will never forget his Valley Parade date with Millwall
ACCORDING to Julian Rhodes, tomorrow night’s clash with Millwall could be worth up to £500,000 for City.But it’s fair to say you wouldn’t have paid 50p for the last time the Lions were at Valley Parade.Bradford City was not the happiest place to be on
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VIDEO: Body of man found on grassland in Bradford
THE BODY of a man has been found on grassland in Bradford. A police forensic tent has been set up at the scene just off Bishopdale Holme, Buttershaw, after the discovery just before 6am this morning. Police said the man was believed to be aged
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Lawn's plea to Bantams cup crowd: Put them through the Mill with a Wall of noise
MARK Lawn believes a Valley Parade wall of noise is worth a “five yard” start in tomorrow’s FA Cup showdown with Millwall.City are confidently anticipating a five-figure crowd for the third-round replay. They have already sold around 9,000 tickets.With
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UPDATED: Bradford-based Morrisons sacks chief executive after poor Christmas sales
MORRISONS boss Dalton Philips is quitting in the wake of another set of bad trading figures, it was announced today. His departure after five years at the helm comes as the Bradford-based grocer revealed a 3.1 per cent drop in like-for-like sales
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Council pays £45,000 in compensation for damage caused by roads
DRIVERS and riders have been paid out a total of £45,000 in compensation by Bradford Council in the past two years for damage caused to vehicles due to road conditions. The figures for April 2012 to March 2014 show that in total there has been
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Bradford Bulls: Pre-season pain means plenty of gain for Mullaney
JAKE Mullaney believes he is reaping the benefits of being “whipped into line” by Jimmy Lowes as he gears up for a big season with the Bulls. The Australian full back was the outstanding player during Sunday’s friendly defeat at Castleford and
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VIDEO: Bradford city centre's new brewery appoints head brewer ready for opening next month
THE city centre's new brewery has appointed its head brewer ready for its opening next month. The Bradford Brewery will bring the industry back into the city after 60 years since the closure of Hammonds Bradford Brewery in 1955. The aim is
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Widow had questioned high cost of care, fraud trial told
AN ELDERLY housebound widow queried why the cost of her care was so high, a jury in a £500,000 fraud trial at Bradford Crown Court heard. Witness Hazel Gray told the court she first went to Audrey Hammond's home at Ings House in Cracoe, near Skipton
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Women urged to sign up for Race for Life
BRADFORD women are being urged to sign up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2015. Last year, 2,040 women took part in Race for Life in Bradford and raised £97,400. This year, organisers need 2,100 women and girls to stride out to help raise
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New food bank set up to help families in north of the district
A NEW food bank, set up to help disadvantaged families in the north of the district, officially opened its doors yesterday. The Bradford North Foodbank will be based at different venues on different days, meaning its reach is spread as far as possible
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Would-be gangsters jailed for nearly 18 years for armed robbery plots
TWO would-be gangsters caught driving round Bradford with an 'armed robbery kit' have been given prison sentences totalling almost 18 years. Haroon Hussain and Zeshan Iqbal had a car full of equipment for crime, including a shotgun and cartridges
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West Yorkshire Police told to take urgent action over concerns about handling of child protection cases
A POLICE watchdog has urged the West Yorkshire force to urgently act on concerns about its handling of child protection cases. The HM Inspectorate of Constabulary found that West Yorkshire Police was "clearly committed to improving child protection
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Lottery grants bring cheer for nine groups
NINE Bradford groups have been given a boost for 2015 through lottery grants totalling more than £82,000 which were announced today. A voluntary and community organisation running budget-driven monthly cook and eat sessions is one of them receiving
