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Controversy as Bradford businessman defects from UKIP to the Conservative party

Former senior Ukip MEP Amjad Bashir has defected to the Tories - but Nigel Farage's party said it had suspended him over "grave" allegations of impropriety. Prime Minister David Cameron said he was "absolutely delighted" at the Yorkshire and Humber

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Worth their weight in gold: Bantams v Chelsea price comparison

SO Chelsea's £200million men were sunk by a supermarket shelf stacker who was plucked from non-league obscurity for the princely sum of £7,500. James Hanson was the only member of the Bradford City squad at Stamford Bridge to have cost the club

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Mourinho fumes at Chelsea 'disgrace'

Embarrassed Jose Mourinho branded Chelsea's FA Cup fourth-round exit to the Bantams "unacceptable" and a "disgrace" as the League One side's giant-killing exploits continued with a phenomenal come-from-behind victory at Stamford Bridge. League

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MPs say Bantams 'miracle men' have transformed the spirit of the city

MPs from across the political divide have spoken out in wonder and amazement at Bradford City's headline-making victory at the home of Premier League giants Chelsea. As well as the obvious sporting glory to emerge from today's triumph, it was clear

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FA Cup giantkillers Bradford City join the Hall of Fame for cup upsets

On the day Bradford City shocked Premier League leaders Chelsea in the FA Cup fourth round, we pick  out some other shock results from the past. SUTTON 2 COVENTRY 1 Coventry arrived in Surrey in January 1989, just 18 months after winning the

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Bishop hopes Bantams have taught Mourinho 'a little humility'

Passionate soccer fan Nick Baines, the Bishop of West Yorkshire and the Dales, said City's remarkable win might teach Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho a little humility. Reacting to news of one of the biggest FA cup upsets in decades, he said: “It

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Lord Mayor hails City win as 'stupendous' as celebration fireworks explode over Bradford city centre

Celebration fireworks are exploding over the centre of Bradford after news of City's sensational win. One of the most unexpected results in FA Cup history has produced an outpouring of emotion from Bantams fans, whether at the game or keeping up-to-date

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Picture gallery: Chelsea v Bantams

Chelsea v Bradford City picture gallery. Match action, fans pictures and all the build-up to the big game. Picture gallery 1 Picture gallery 2

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Live FA Cup blog: Chelsea 2 City 4

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Free wi-fi internet for commuters on Bradford district's electrified lines

RAIL commuters on two of the Bradford district's lines can now access free wi-fi internet in a joint initiative involving two local authorities and a Government internet access scheme.Train operator Northern Rail officially launched the service on the

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Masked armed robber steals large amount of cash from businessman outside Bradford post office

A large amount of cash has been stolen from a man outside a Bradford Post Office. Bradford CID would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident which took place at about 12.15pm yesterday outside the Post Office on Manchester Road, in Bradford

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Here we go, here we go, here we go...

Bradford City fans board the fleet of coaches this morning at Valley Parade bound for Stamford Bridge. It was an early rise for Bantams fans as they headed to the capital for today's FA Cup fourth-round clash against Premier League leaders Chelsea

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Peacock: This season will be my last.... probably!

IT IS an intriguing thought.If Jamie Peacock has another big season, could he shelve his retirement plans and play on for another year, possibly even at Bradford?Leeds team-mate Kylie Leuluai has made a habit of going round again and, ahead of his testimonial

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McDermott: Bulls have got a great chance of winning promotion

BRIAN McDermott is predicting a “fascinating” battle for promotion this year and reckons Bradford stand a good chance of beating the bottom four sides in Super League. The Leeds boss is looking forward to crossing swords with his close pal and former

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Tyke that! Bantams chief Lawn uncovers Chelsea's "weak spot" as Yorkshire grit takes on best of British

MARK Lawn reckons he might have spotted one flaw in Chelsea: “They don’t come from Yorkshire!”Even the most optimistic of the 6,000 City fans bound for Stamford Bridge will find it tough to put a case for an FA Cup fourth-round upset this afternoon.And

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Turner recovery heads list of good news for Bradford Park Avenue

BRADFORD Park Avenue manager John Deacey received a huge boost this week with good news about some of his most influential players ahead of a testing run of games. With recent postponed fixtures – including today's at home to Colwyn Bay – needing

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On This Day – January 24, 2015

25 years ago: Teaching unions were claiming victory after Bradford Council chiefs appeared to ditch plans to slash pay for 500 supply staff across the district's schools by up to 50 per cent, but Tories on the authority's education committee warned the

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Guiseley ready to capitalise on any slip by rivals

GUISELEY boss Mark Bower feels his team have been unfortunate not to bank more points from the displays they have been putting in and that has affected their position in the table. The Lions are currently fourth in Vanarama Conference North and

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Bantams battering ram Hanson wants to lock heads with Terry

WHEN Steve Parkin wrote the Arsenal team sheet on the board in the home dressing room, he added four words on the bottom: All the best, lads.The City players had suspected something was afoot when the big names filtered past the open door. But they never

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Yorkshire First unveils its General Election manifesto in Bradford

A NEW political party that promises to “put Yorkshire first” will stage its General Election campaign launch in Bradford today.The Yorkshire First party – which is demanding a county-wide “provincial assembly”, with decision-making powers – says it has

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Hospital chiefs develop more help for stroke victims

A NEW service to help stroke sufferers across the district is being set up by Bradford Teaching Hospitals. It will guide people towards care and help them become independent after having a stroke, but there are hopes it will also bring relief for

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Campaign underway to save historic former school in Bradford from demolition

A CAMPAIGN is underway to try and save an historic former school building, where Bradford-born artist David Hockney was a pupil, from being demolished. The former Hutton Middle School in Eccleshill is in line to be knocked down as part of plans

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VIDEO: Campaign starts to re-record poignant song to mark 30th anniversary of Bradford City fire disaster

A LIFELONG Bradford City fan has started a campaign to record a new version of You'll Never Walk Alone as the city prepares to mark the 30th anniversary of the Valley Parade disaster. Lloyd Spencer has already had support from pop star Gareth Gates

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Mum and daughter carers found guilty of defrauding elderly widow

A MUM and daughter have been found guilty of being part of a conspiracy to fleece an elderly widow out of more than £500,000.Wendy Bell, 57, of Greenside Lane, Cullingworth, was warned jail was unavoidable by Judge Colin Burn after she was convicted of

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Mum and daughter carers found guilty defrauding elderly widow of £500,000

A MUM and daughter have been found guilty of being part of a conspiracy to fleece an elderly widow out of more than £500,000. Wendy Bell, 57, of Greenside Lane, Cullingworth, was warned jail was unavoidable by Judge Colin Burn after she was convicted

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£500,000 conwoman carer was website pornstar and topless model

IT can now be reported that Lisa Bell features on pornographic adult websites selling graphic videos and pictures. During interviews with police she told officers that she appeared in adult pornography and used to appear topless in Zoo magazine

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Dad-of-10 who fled this car wreck leaving three injured children behind is jailed

A DAD-OF-TEN, who seriously injured two of his young children and an innocent couple by a "disgraceful" piece of dangerous driving, has been jailed for nearly five years. Umbar Ali, 40, left three of his children - one whose ear had nearly been