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VIDEO: Clean-up continues after burst water main causes chaos for residents and motorists
A TORRENT of water from a huge burst pipe which roared down a Shipley street and causing homes to be evacuated, traffic chaos and wrecked internet and telephone connections in the town and beyond. Yorkshire Water workers are still carrying out
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Soul singer Faheem Ashraf wins national contest
BRADFORD'S self-acclaimed answer to John Legend has been crowned the winner of a national singing competition. Soul singer Faheem Ashraf beat off competition from more than 9,000 hopefuls to win Open Mic UK. Now, the 21-year-old, of Wibsey,
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Body blow for Brighouse
BRIGHOUSE Town Reserves suffered a huge setback in their bid to be crowned the Lancashire League champions when they suffered a 2-0 home defeat against the leaders AFC Emley Reserves. Second-placed Brighouse found themselves 2-0 down at half-time
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Former Bantams defender remembers day Houllier said 'sorry' for drubbing
JOSE Mourinho's visit to the Bradford City changing rooms after they had dumped Chelsea out of the FA Cup triggered an unhappy memory for Guiseley manager Mark Bower.The former Bantams centre half said: "The only time I can remember something like
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Police raid cannabis farm in Shipley
AN OFFENDER has been cautioned after police discovered a small cannabis farm in Shipley. Officers took action after visiting an address in Norwood Avenue on Monday, where they found the plants. The occupant was arrested on suspicion of cultivating
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Tour de France brought £12 million to Bradford district, says new report
THE Tour de France Grand Depart brought an extra £12 million to the district - and there is the potential for an extra £3m from repeat visitors, according to a special report commissioned by Bradford Council. Local people also spent an estimated
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VIDEO: See magician's illusion using a copy of the Telegraph & Argus
IT IS more than a century since Harry Houdini stunned audiences at St George's Hall, Bradford, with his escapology stunt of freeing himself from shackles while submerged in a tank of water. Now 110 years later illusionist Jamie Allan is to repeat
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Son carried out arson attack at family home in anger at 'controlling father'
A 38-YEAR-OLD man who blamed his 'controlling and abusive' father for wrecking his childhood has been jailed for setting fire to the family home and hurling a brick through the window. Mohammed Akbar carried out the revenge attacks at the house
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Wealthy donors must be found to plug Bradford's arts funding crisis, Minister declares
BRADFORD must find wealthy donors to solve its arts funding crisis, a Cabinet minister said. Culture Secretary Sajid Javid said other cities faced with making drastic cuts to festivals, theatres and arts organisations had turned to philanthropists
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Travel chaos across the district after snowfall hits Bradford
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Fitness first means Ashraf is back in Yorkshire mix
LIAM Plunkett believes Moin Ashraf will be ready to compete for a first-team place at Yorkshire this summer after a forgettable couple of years for the Bradfordian fast bowler.After an exceptional summer of 2012 with both the red and white ball, particularly
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Skipper Clough rescues vital point for Bingley Bees
BINGLEY Bees have gained another valuable point in their fight against relegation from Yorkshire Men's Division Four North.In a feisty match, the Bees ground out a well-earned 2-2 draw at lower mid-table Mirfield.There were no goals in the first half,
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Cooper and Slater give A team bragging rights
BRADFORD No 1 claimed the bragging rights with a 5-1 victory against stablemates Bradford No 2 at Cue Gardens in Division One of the Yorkshire Inter-District Snooker League.The defending champions and league leaders are in good form, their previous outing
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Sowrey deal extended
FORMER Wharfedale hooker Ben Sowrey is one of five players to have signed new contracts for Greene King IPA Championship promotion contenders Worcester.The 23-year-old, who has played for Doncaster Knights and Rotherham Titans as well as Leeds Carnegie
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Alan Bentley funeral date
THE funeral of Cleckheaton president, fixture secretary and press officer Alan Bentley will be held at Park Wood Crematorium in Elland on Friday, February 6 (9.45am), followed by a function at Cleckheaton Rugby Football Club. Those that have them are
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Leaders Yeadon B are Flying
IT WAS a good week for Division 2A leaders Yeadon Flyers B in the Bradford Table Tennis League.With second-placed Unity C having a free date, Yeadon would put themselves in a commanding position at the top with a victory at third-placed Laisterdyke A.Club
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Jamie steps up to win bronze
SILSDEN'S Jamie Simpson-Kidd has picked up a bronze medal at the USA Open.The Great Britain national cadet team member stepped up in class and won three successive matches before losing to the eventual winner in the semi-finals of the cadet featherweight
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Battling draw for Avenue youngsters
GOALS from Ellis Joseph and Louis Randal earned second-placed Bradford Park Avenue a 2-2 draw at cellar dwellers Gomersal & Cleckheaton in the Huddersfield RCD Junior League Under-12 Second Division. On a cold day, Joseph Papworth was Avenue's man of
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VIDEO: Parents of sick Otley boy take their fight for son's vital drug to Prime Minister
THE parents of a sick Otley boy have taken their campaign for a new drug to David Cameron’s door, warning that time is running out. Six-year-old Sam Brown is one of just 88 people across the UK with the ultra-rare genetic condition Morquio, which
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Vital health issues cannot be ignored
Everyone knows that the country's health services are facing a tough time due to budgetary constraints. However, health spending has to be a priority, and providing the best possible service for the money available is the trick which we entrust
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On This Day – January 28, 2015
25 years ago: The pioneering burns research unit at Bradford University - set up through public donations in memory of victims of the Bradford City fire disaster - was said to be facing closure due to a "cash crisis", plastic surgeon Paul Sharpe warned
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Thousands of cyclists to get chance to ride Tour de Yorkshire sportive route
THOUSANDS will seize the chance for a mass bike ride along the route of the first ever Tour de Yorkshire just hours before the professional cyclists take part in the inaugural race. The "sportive" event dubbed the Tour de Yorkshire Ride will be
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Vigilante dad beat up man accused of offences against his young daughter
A “VIGILANTE” father burst into the home of a man accused of offences against his young daughter and beat him up, Bradford Crown Court heard yesterday. The 32-year-old Bradford man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, took the law into his own
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Snow in Bradford: schools close, traffic chaos - a blast from the past
Can you remember some of the snowier winters in the district? As Bradford prepares for more snowfall, take a look at these pictures from the past and see if they bring back any memories. 1. Bradford Interchange, January 1984 2. Shay
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Fire crews rescue dogwalker who got 'cut off' by rising water
SEVERAL fire crews had to be called in to rescue a woman who became cut off by rising water while walking her dogs. The incident happened at Beanlands Island in Ilkley, at around 1.15pm today, when waters from the River Wharfe began to rise.
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Woman, 33, denies car death charge
RELATIVES of a six-year-old girl who died after being hit by a car wept in court as the woman accused of causing the youngster’s death denied it. Joanne Rothery, 33, pleaded not guilty to causing the death of Lily Davis by careless driving at Bradford
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The history of wedding dresses
A TWO-HOUR presentation on the history of the wedding dress will take place at the Red House Museum in Gomersal next month. The event is part of the History Wardrobe programme and will examine different outfits from each decade of the 20th century
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Community hall done up
A £1,000 grant from Bradford East Area Committee has funded the refurbishment of a community hall in East Bowling. The money has been used to paint and decorate the hall at East Ward Unity Club, Coventry Street, and install blinds. The venue is
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Pervert in underage sex sting locked up
A MARRIED man, aged 58, has been jailed for 12 months after he was lured to a park thinking he was meeting a 14-year-old girl for sex. Trevor Arnold, of Foxcroft Close, Queensbury, pleaded guilty to attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming
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ICE set to develop engineers
ENGINEERING training has returned to the Aire Valley, with a new Industrial Centre of Excellence opening its doors in Keighley. The new centre, called the ICE for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (Creative & Digital Technologies), known
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Lawyers are adopting hospice again
LAW firm AWB Charlesworth has once again adopted Martin House children’s hospice as its charity for the year. Staff at the firm’s branches in Keighley and Skipton said they had several fundraising ideas planned for 2015, including entering the
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Clementene has designs on new role
SOLICITOR Clementene Coates has left her law career behind to launch a new business restoring and painting antique and vintage furniture – with the help of Bradford advisors. After seven years with a regional law firm she has launched a studio
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Grants will create 3,500 new jobs
FINANCIAL support from a business-led economic body is set to create 3,500 jobs across the Leeds city region, including Bradford. More than £50 million in grants and loans has been provided to 350 businesses by the Leeds city region Local Enterprise
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Morrisons chalks up its 400th café
BRADFORD-based grocer Morrisons has joined the UK’s top rank of food service businesses by opening its 400th store café in Milton Keynes this week. Morrisons’ 400 cafés now serve 800,000 customers with 35 million meals a year, turning over £225
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Carpet firm reveals 7.5% sales boost
CARPETRIGHT’S drive to appeal to a more contemporary market showed signs of having an impact after its boss pointed to stronger sales. Chief executive Wilf Walsh said like-for-like sales at the firm, which runs 461 UK outlets, including in Bradford
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‘Best exporter’ in drive for big prize
AFTER winning a regional business export award a healthcare products company is seeking public support to win the overall national title and a package of business support. Principle Healthcare International in Skipton has been named a Yorkshire
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Season's eating has impact on cake firm
A BUMPER Christmas for relaunched cake brand Mr Kipling helped boost the outlook for owner Premier Foods after a challenging autumn. The company, whose other brands include Oxo, Bisto and Sharwood’s, said sales of its frontline brands were 3.5
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Waitrose set to create jobs
UPMARKET grocer Waitrose says it expects to create 2,000 jobs in new shops and by expanding existing ones. The company, which includes a store in Otley, is opening 14 new shops. Some of the new jobs will be at a new London depot being built
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Builders forecast increase in jobs
CONSTRUCTION is set to create more than 3,000 new jobs in Yorkshire each year until 2019, an industry forecast predicts. The annual Construction Skills Network report from the industry’s training board suggests that the strong comeback could achieve
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Prince’s praise for mentors
LEADING IT entrepreneur Ajaz Ahmed, who works closely with Bradford-based law firm LCF Law, has been congratulated by the Prince of Wales for mentoring young people in some of the region’s most deprived communities. Ajaz started working with mentoring
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Death crash driver set to deny charges
A TEENAGE driver accused of causing the death of a Bradford man and injuring two others in a two-vehicle crash is likely to plead not guilty to the offences, a court heard. Zachary Willemse appeared briefly in the dock at Bradford and Keighley
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Funding aid for groups at free event
GROUPS can find out how to get funding advice at a free event in Shipley tomorrow. Near Neighbours have grants of between £250 and £5,000 available for groups who are bringing together neighbours, to develop relationships across diverse faiths
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Former juniors set to pay tribute
PLAYERS in a junior football team will be rolling back the years and playing a match together on Saturday in memory of a former teammate. After more than 15 years, members of Bolton Woods’ Under-15s team from 1999 will be playing against a side
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Warning for bad drivers
PEOPLE driving anti-socially at a Keighley car park have been told they will have their vehicles seized if they are caught again. The warnings were issued to drivers at Keighley Retail Park, in Hard Ings Road. A West Yorkshire Police spokesman
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Harry Potter activities at the library
HARRY Potter fans are in for a treat next month with a night of Hogwarts-themed activities at libraries across the district. On February 5 there will be craft workshops, storytelling, Quidditch matches, Diagon Alley hunts, biscuit decorating and
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Shops get ready for tobacco legislation
WEST Yorkshire Trading Standards (WYTS) is urging small business owners to be wary of new laws on how cigarettes and tobacco products can be displayed in shops from April onwards. The new legislation, set to come into effect on April 6, dictates
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Have a go at printmaking
A FREE drop-in printmaking workshop is being held in Bradford. Those who attend can try the traditional art of intaglio printing alongside inker artist Emily Harvey. They can design and make a dry-point printing plate inspired by patterns and
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Live masterclass aims to raise funds
A KEIGHLEY master baker is to stage a live bake-off masterclass to raise cash for Airedale Hospital’s Emergency Department appeal. Mike Armstrong will present a baking demonstration and offer people a chance to taste his award-winning breads at
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SCAM ALERT: Police warn about bank account details fraudsters
CROOKS pretending to be police have stolen a total of £1,500 from the bank accounts of two Bradford men. The victims revealed personal banking details after receiving phone calls saying their account had been targeted by fraudsters. Police
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Concerns over bid for bar and grill
THE former Barclays Bank in Silsden could be turned into a cafe bar and grill. A planning application has been submitted to Bradford Council for the building at 23 Kirkgate. The Barclays branch closed in 2011 despite objections from town councillors
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No-go zone begins against cold callers
RESIDENTS of two roads in the Bolton area of Bradford are saying no to cold callers as part of a Council-funded scheme. Ploughmans Croft and Badgers Way are part of the latest cold calling control zone. Overall 190 zones have been set up across
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Registration plates sought
POLICE are appealing for information after the front and back registration plates were taken from a vehicle in Great Horton. The incident took place in Todd Terrace between 7.30pm on January 25 and 8am the following day. Anyone with information
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Death rates ‘as expected’
DEATH rates at both Bradford and Airedale hospital trusts are as expected, according to a new report. The two NHS trusts are among 113 that fall between the nine trusts in England with a higher than expected mortality rate and the 15 trusts that
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Bereavement care funds in a good home
FUNDS from a bereavement care service in Bradford which had to be wound up last year have been given to the city’s Marie Curie Hospice. The charity will use the cash towards the bereavement work it provides, following the decision to hand over
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Charity stats reveal debt problems
DEBT continues to blight the lives of people in Bradford, with a charity seeing a 30 per cent increase in calls in a year, a survey has found. StepChange Debt Charity’s helpline was contacted by 1,713 people from the Bradford district last year
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Police hunt woman after theft of meat and coffee
A WOMAN is being hunted by police on suspicion of stealing £70-worth of meat and coffee from a shop in Bradford. The theft happened at a grocery store on Bolton Road at about 4.20pm on January 9 this year. The suspected thief (pictured) is
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Pensioner admits defrauding her brother of £32,000
A 70-YEAR-old woman has admitted defrauding her brother – who she was also a carer for – out of more than £32,000. Pensioner Joan Gillhespey, of The Oval, Gilstead, was expected to safeguard the financial interests of Paul Thompson, Bradford and
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Cannabis ‘farmer’ spared a jail term
A 26-YEAR-OLD man caught with a cannabis farm at his home has been spared an immediate jail sentence. Scott Park pleaded guilty to production of the Class B drug at his home in Bertie Street, Cutler Heights, Bradford, on August 23 last year.
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Residents to share their area advice
PEOPLE across Keighley are invited to have a say on how their neighbourhoods could be improved. Keighley and Ilkley Voluntary and Community Action is hosting forums in three areas of the Keighley constituency. Each meeting will run from 5.30pm
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Bradford City chairman blasts TV snub
MARK Lawn today accused TV chiefs of "shooting themselves in the foot" after City missed out on a £247,500 live broadcast in the FA Cup fifth round. City's home clash against either Sunderland or Fulham is one of only three ties that will not be
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Food-loving Bradford couples wanted for Channel 4's Come Dine With Me
A NEW version of TV popular Come Dine With Me programme needs budding Fannies and Johnnies to give a romantic twist to its original hit recipe. The makers of Couples Come Dine With Me are hunting Bradford couples who can match the on-screen magic
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UPDATED: Travel trouble across the district as snowfall hits Bradford
Roads and bus services have been affected as snow flurries hit the Bradford district this afternoon. As much as 10cm predicted for parts of West Yorkshire tonight and tomorrow. SEE LIVE UPDATES Buses are now only operating on main roads
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Thief told to repay National Media Museum after stealing gift shop items
A THIEF has been ordered to pay £173 compensation to the National Media Museum in Bradford after stealing items from its gift shop. Wayne Marshall took 13 Blink watches, two mini walkie-talkies and a Touch speaker, Bradford and Keighley Magistrates
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Pensioner is arrested for gun offences
A 71-YEAR-OLD man arrested on suspicion of firearms offences in Bingley has been released on bail pending further inquiries. Detectives were called to a burglary in Leonard Street, shortly after 10am on Monday. A collection of muskets and pistols
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March trial for men accused of Galloway aide harassment
TWO men will stand trial accused of harassing George Galloway’s former aide. Amer Rafiq, 35, of Bradford, and Bilal Ali, 39, of Shipley, each face a charge of harassment of Aisha Khan. Neither man was present at court. Bradford and Keighley
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Hospitals looking to recruit nurses
HOSPITAL bosses in Bradford are holding a nurse recruitment open day to attract people to work at the city’s hospitals. Chief nurse Juliette Greenwood said the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust had jobs available across a number
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UPDATED: Police confirm body found in Ilkley was that of missing Gita
POLICE have confirmed that the body found in Ilkley yesterday was that of missing woman Gita Williams. The 45-year-old was found in a stream close to Parish Ghyll Drive at about 12.30pm. There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances
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Atrocity condolence called for
BRADFORD South MP Gerry Sutcliffe has called for the UK Parliament to express condolences to those affected by an international incident 25 years ago. This month marks the 25- year anniversary of the attack in 1990 by cross-border Islamic militants
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Judge tells addict he may not live to 40
A HEROIN addict, who stole meat from a string of shops to feed his habit, was given a 12-month community order. Neal Toner, 39, was told by Judge Jonathan Rose at Bradford Crown Court it was “quite conceivable” he would not live to 40. He said
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Carers get tips at event
ADVICE on finance, healthy food and heating is on offer to carers in Keighley. The charity Carers’ Resource is running the nformation event for people who care for elderly, disabled or ill relatives. Carers can learn about benefits and finances
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Playground canopy set to be built
BRADFORD Council has granted planning permission for a new playground canopy at Titus Salt School in Baildon. The application is for a single storey, free standing canopy structure measuring eight metres by 16m on a flagged area towards the northern
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Old school building is up for sale
A FORMER prep school has been put up for sale. Malsis at Cross Hills closed at the end of last year after the collapse of a proposed merger with Giggleswick School. Now the Grade II-listed building – located in a 32-acre campus including playing
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Houses could get the go-ahead
THE SECOND of two strongly-opposed housing developments in Menston is recommended for approval by Bradford councillors tomorrow. Campaigners in Menston Action Group (MAG), which is waiting to hear the outcome of a judicial review application over
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Gardener jailed for stamping on head
A GARDENER has been jailed for ten months after he was filmed stamping on an unconscious man after trouble spilled out of a Bradford nightclub. Daanyaal Nawaz, 21, of Rooley Lane, Bankfoot, Bradford, became involved after fighting in the Sackville
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Rules would ‘dishonour’ worshippers
TOUGH new parking restrictions planned for Bingley are fiercely opposed by many residents and would be “dishonouring” Christian worshippers, according to the town’s vicar. A move by Bradford Council to create residents-only parking on streets near
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Speeding ‘idiot’ is sent to jail
AN UNINSURED and unlicensed motorist, who took a car without permission, drove like an “idiot,” ignoring police warnings to stop. Bradford Crown Court heard yesterday that Muhammed Ali, 25, drove a Renault Megane around Heaton, Manningham and Girlington
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VIDEO: Group's £1,000 pledge to T&A Crocus Appeal will help fight cancer
THE Telegraph & Argus Bradford Crocus Cancer Appeal has been boosted with £1,000 from the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes. Each year the group, which meets weekly in Thornton, supports different charities. Last year’s chief officer, Peter
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Criticism as police car on yellow lines ‘on 999 call’
POLICE say they were responding to a 999 call when they were snapped parking on double yellow lines in Queensbury. A photograph of a police car parked on double yellow lines off High Street was shared on a Queensbury Facebook page and attracted
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Bantams on their guard as normal service resumes
PHIL Parkinson has warned that City have become a target after toppling Chelsea.Colchester head for Valley Parade on Saturday as the Bantams forget the FA Cup heroics and aim to rekindle their play-off push.The U’s, where Parkinson got his first taste
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Fingers crossed it's good news, says Bradford Bulls trialist Martin as he plays nervous waiting game
CHARLIE Martin is hoping and praying that his trial with the Bulls will lead to a full-time contract as he waits nervously to discover his fate.The former Castleford player joined Jimmy Lowes’ squad on loan earlier this month for a two-week stint before
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Permission sought to build more affordable homes in Ravenscliffe
SOCIAL housing landlord Incommunities is set to build almost 350 homes across the district in the next three years as part of a commitment to creating more affordable homes. The organisation is seeking permission for 44 new family homes on the
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Bradford Park Avenue v Chorley postponed
TONIGHT'S Vanarama Conference North match between Bradford Park Avenue and Chorley has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Heavy rainfall overnight left unprecedented standing water on the Horsfall surface and a local referee had no hesitation
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Hello and goodbye: Bantams aim to shift Mclean straight back out again
CITY will look to send Aaron Mclean straight back out on loan when he returns from Peterborough. Mclean’s ten-week stay at his former club is now up and he is due to come back to Valley Parade. But it is hard to see the striker featuring in
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Student scientists aim to forge closer links with city firms
A UNIVERSITY of Bradford-based science group is aiming to forge stronger links between the city's young scientists and firms. The Association of Bradford Scientists (ABS), founded by Dr Mohammad Salhab, plans to promote science in the city.
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Yorkshire sign wizards from Oz in Finch and Maxwell
YORKSHIRE have secured the major overseas signings of batsmen Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell for the forthcoming summer. The White Rose county welcome two of Australia’s most powerful World Cup stars in 2015, with Finch returning to the club to
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Thornbury residents kick up a stink over uncollected rubbish
RESIDENTS in Thornbury say they are fed up with rubbish in their street causing a stink. Until they contacted the Telegraph & Argus, people living in Woodhall Avenue and Woodhall Road with a cobbled back alley between them had not had their
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Bradford health bosses urged to prepare for shrinking budgets
HEALTH bosses have been urged to face up to the tough decisions they will need to take as budgets dwindle. An independent panel has expressed its concern that the district's Health and Wellbeing Board - which brings together public health, GP groups
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Planning applications for Bowling, Buttershaw, Bradford city centre, Denholme and Great Horton
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Bowling: change of use to hand car wash, Drive-In Centre, Sticker Lane. Bowling: change of use from garages and workshop to single residential flat, former 10 Pitts Street
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Age proves no barrier for jetsetting fundraiser Liz, 73
A RETIRED nurse who proved age is no barrier by successfully tackling the Inca Trail in Peru at the age of 73, raising more than £5,000 for charity, is getting set for her next challenge. Liz Madden was so inspired by her South American adventure
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Church set to close for three months for £1.25 million upgrade
HAWORTH Parish Church could close for up to three months so the next phase of a £1.25 million restoration programme can take place. The historic Main Street building is likely to be closed during the spring and summer. The Reverend Peter Mayo-Smith
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Au pair who sexually abused young boy and had more than 30,000 child porn images is jailed for ten years
AN AU PAIR was today starting a ten year jail term for sexually abusing a young boy and possessing more than 30,000 child porn images. Czech national Dusan Juran was caught when police swooped on the Bradford home where he was caring for two young
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Frost aiming for hot spell after signing new Park Avenue deal
DANNY Frost will be looking to celebrate his new 18-month contract with a goal tonight as Park Avenue seek a much-needed victory in the Vanarama Conference North. Bradford are second bottom and even a win against high-flying visitors Chorley would
