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Silvestri goes from sinner to saint for Leeds United against Ipswich
Leeds United 2 Ipswich Town 1 LEEDS goalkeeper Marco Silvestri redeemed himself in the most dramatic of fashions as his side beat Ipswich 2-1 at Elland Road. The Italian fumbled a Freddie Sears shot into his own goal to cancel out Alex Mowatt
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Bantams v Crawley picture gallery
View all the pictures from the Bantams' 1-0 win at home to Crawley by clicking on this link
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Bulls fan Keir becomes the club's 18th man
BULLS fan Keir Claxton has been unveiled as the 18th member of Jimmy Lowes' 2015 squad.The number 18 jersey was up for grabs as part of The Big Kick-Off Raffle last month and 11-year-old Keir won the prize.Keir, who plays for Keighley Albion – an official
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James announced to headline Bingley Music Live for second time
FANS' favourite James have been announced as the first of the headline acts at Bingley Music Live 2015. The band is back by popular demand after its 2010 appearance - becoming the first headliner ever to be asked to play the festival for a second
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How David Hockney helped Bradford bounce back with campaign artwork
DAVID Hockney's A Bounce for Bradford picture, published by the T&A in March, 1987, was designed specifically in support of the Bradford's Bouncing Back campaign, which bounced along from November 1986 to September 1988.A limited edition print of the
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World War Two diary: 'We were let down in the desert and then forced to surrender'
EXCERPTS of the Second World War diary of Bradford soldier George Castel, who served in North Africa with the Royal Army Service Corps until captured in 1942, have been sent to the T&A by his grandson Mark Townsend.Mark, who was born and brought up in
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Harvey Ushers in century as Reds take title
THACKLEY Reds are celebrating a double with a difference.Not only have they won the Craven, Aire & Wharfe League's Under-16 C Division but they have also topped the 100-goal mark.Harvey Usher's goal at nearest rivals Bradford United brought up the three
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Portraits revealing the way we were
THE inevitable fall-out of losing a parent involves sorting through the contents of their home which, in our case, is the house we grew up in. Occasionally you catch your breath, as I did coming across my mum's old student dance card recently, and occasionally
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A bit of negativity is starting to creep in
SIR - I’m a little confused, so can you confirm that the Philip Davies who criticises Ed Miliband for lack of attendance in his constituency in your article of February 27 is the same one whose letter was published in your newspaper on the 29th January
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Miliband’s own goal over inheritance tax
SIR - It was quite humorous to see Labour criticise the Tories regarding tax dodging only to find out that Labour leader Ed Miliband had signed a ‘deed of variation’, apparently this little trick allows him to reduce the inheritance tax eventually
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Issues that are too important to ignore
SIR - I am sorry to hear from Dennis Moran (Letters, February 25) that he appears to be tired of the same old opinions of regular contributors to this page. I respect his views but feel that I should remind him that we are nearing probably the
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Wear a purple ribbon to help epilepsy fight
SIR - Purple Day, the international epilepsy awareness raising day, is fast approaching and Epilepsy Society is hoping local people will back this special day. Epilepsy is often a ‘hidden’ condition, but in the UK it affects one in every 100 people
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People should stick up for their rights
SIR - What people still do not realise, is that while they are comfortably distracted by their jobs, busy lifestyles of school runs, holidays, nights down the pub and diversionary TV reality shows, their country, their freedom and their rights are
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Austerity has not worked for us
SIR - Tanya Graham the Tory candidate for Bradford South, (Letters, March 2) like our regular LibDem contributors, assumes that the people of Bradford are completely stupid. She suggests that we can stick with the Tory austerity programme (i.e.
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Food banks and zero-hour contracts will be highlighted in history
SIR - When, in the future, students of history look back to the Britain of these present times, two aspects which will surely stand out are the prevalence and burgeoning use of food banks by those on woefully inadequate incomes and zero-hour contracts
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Waxman ship shape as she takes triple gold
GREAT Britain junior Holly Waxman was in storming form at Plymouth Diving Club's Armada Cup event.The City of Bradford Esprit Diving Club member, using the experience gained at the Bingbingamba International Diving competition in Rome last July, took
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Police an unstoppable force
DEFENDING Bradford Table Tennis League champions Embassy Police A are sweeping all before them this season on their march towards a league and cup double.They maintained their perfect record at Yeadon A, although the home side briefly threatened to make
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VIDEO: Disability sports teams cheer new partnership at Bradford's Odsal stadium
MEMBERS of a disability sports club joined staff from the Bradford Bulls Foundation to celebrate a new sporting partnership at Odsal today. Cycling 4 All, based at The University of Bradford, took their range of adaptive bikes for a ride around
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Bradford No 1 aim to cement top spot
BRADFORD No 1 entertain Castleford No 2 in Division One of the Yorkshire Inter-District Snooker League at Undercliffe Cricket Club on Sunday (7.30pm) and are looking for a positive result to extend their lead at the top of the table. The team are
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All roads lead to Rome for Schofield and BARA
FORMER Great Britain star Garry Schofield OBE has become director of rugby ahead of BARA's (British Asian Rugby Association) tour of Italy.The association, which was formed in Bradford by ex-England international Ikram Butt, will take on the Federation
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Bingley Bees suffer trio of defeats
BINGLEY Bees Ladies Seconds goalkeeper Tina Harris was the busiest player on the pitch when they travelled to Epworth in Yorkshire Women's Division Four.The hosts spent most of the game on the attack and scored six goals without reply, although Harris
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Set-piece seals it
A PEACH of a free-kick by Matthew Waller secured a 3-1 victory for Brighouse Town Reserves over Ossett Town Reserves in the Lancashire League.Callum Charlton and Jack Normanton have given Brighouse a two-goal lead after 28 minutes but Ossett pulled one
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Changing families: Meet Bradford’s first transgender parent to adopt a child of his own
THE stereotypical image of the family unit has evolved over the years.It has been a decade since the implementation of the Adoption and Children Act2, giving LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) couples the same legal rights as heterosexual adopters.All
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Return to a local school culture needed
It is always going to be the case that some children do not get into the secondary schools their parents want them to attend. But the revelation that a quarter of 11-year-olds - almost 400 children - have missed out on not only their preferred
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Pair of 'pathetic' burglars jailed for ransacking Shipley supermarket
A PAIR of "pathetic" burglars have been jailed today for breaking into and ransacking a Shipley supermarket. Daniel Lawther, 35, and Martin Penman, 48, caused £1,800 worth of damage after trying to force their way into the Wisla supermarket on
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Injury blow for Brownlee
ALISTAIR Brownlee has suffered an injury blow on the eve of the new triathlon season. The Olympic champion was due to begin his 2015 campaign at this weekend's World Triathlon Series opener in Abu Dhabi but has not made the trip after turning his
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Johnson edged out
BRADFORD'S former world champion Joe Johnson won the opening frame but was beaten 2-1 by qualifier Paul McPhillips in the first round of the Betway World Seniors Championship in Blackpool.
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Embarrassment of riches could give Bradford Bulls boss Lowes some welcome headaches
OF all the positives to emerge from Sunday’s thumping win at Featherstone, one thing stood out more than most. The strength and depth of the Bulls’ squad. A 30-strong group is steadily evolving into a settled side, a well-motivated force whose
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Bradford charity celebrates national success for work with families with autism
A CHARITY supporting families of children with autism in Bradford is celebrating winning a national award for its excellent service.Barnardo's Cygnet service won the Innovative Family Support prize at the Autism Professional Awards.The service, which
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Odsal to host Challenge Cup draw next Tuesday
ODSAL is to host to the fourth-round draw of the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup next Tuesday from 6pm. The Bulls are inviting members of the 1863 Club to attend the event as Jimmy Lowes' men and the 11 other Kingstone Press Championship clubs join the
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Allotment holder banned from keeping animals after RSPCA found dying dog in shed
A MAN has been banned from keeping animals after his elderly pet dog was found so dehydrated vets believed it was 36 hours away from death. Dillon, a 14-year-old crossbreed, was discovered emaciated and dehydrated in a shed at Dockfield Road allotments
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Heart patient took these pictures of mould in Bradford hospital to shame bosses into action
A HEART patient was so shocked by the taped-up mouldy windows in Bradford Royal Infirmary's coronary unit that she took photos to shame hospital bosses into carrying out proper repairs. Former social housing worker Glenis Hamilton, who was on Ward
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Bradford inventor reveals 'smart kettle' controlled via phone app
A BRADFORD-born inventor and a fellow engineering graduate have created ‘the world’s smartest kettle’. Robert Hill got the idea for the Appkettle while visiting family in Bradford and discussed the possibility for a device which could be controlled
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Eco-Energy home is ‘fit for future’
BRADFORD MP David Ward is backing a campaign to help homeowners make their premises more energy efficient and sustainable. The Bradford East MP officially opened a new renewable energy firm called Eco-Energy, which will supply sustainable products
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Firm continues to set the Pace
PAY TV and broadband technology group Pace plc is set for further growth and broadening of its operations following a strong performance in 2014. The Saltaire-based global operator – which remains the world’s leading producer of set top boxes –
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Grammar concerns raised by councillor
SILSDEN and Steeton teenagers could be affected by the refusal of plans to expand Ilkley Grammar School, claims a councillor. Cllr Adrian Naylor believes Ilkley Grammar is the only secondary school suitable to provide places for an expected increase
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Play forums to join forces for meeting
GROUPS that help provide play opportunities for children will meet in Keighley this month. The networking event on March 19 will involve members of the five play forums operating across Bradford district. Keighley’s own forum regularly brings
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Burglaries result in calls for vigilance from police
HOUSEHOLDERS in Braithwaite and Shann Park, Keighley, have been warned to be extra vigilant for burglars. Town councillor John Kirby issued the call this week following a spate of burglaries in the two neighbourhoods. He said that one thief
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Pub is set to host its first music event
A FIRST-ever music festival is to be staged at a moorland pub above Keighley. Nearly 40 acts are lined up for the inaugural Moorfest 15, which will take place in a field at The Three Acres. Mark Hudson – who runs the pub and restaurant, formerly
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Cab driver is warned
A CABBIE was warned about his driving after pulling across the path of an unmarked police car in rush-hour traffic in Keighley. Officers followed the Hackney Carriage vehicle after it also blocked a box junction and, after its passenger had been
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Workers to abseil for tot’s treatment
TWO workmates from a Bradford firm will be taking the plunge to help raise £10,000 for a toddler to get crucial cancer treatment. Little Isla-Grace Large, of Yeadon, was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer
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Allotment challenge set for public
KEIGHLEY people, families, community groups, schools and businesses are being issued with an ‘allotment challenge’. They are being asked to join existing volunteers on Saturday in helping create a community allotment in Braithwaite. People
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Club scores with new facilities
A GROWING amateur rugby league club has scored a major success following a long campaign for improved facilities. Keighley Albion is one of just two clubs in the North chosen to pilot a new style of modular building. Officials worked with the
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Meeting on diabetes info
A PUBLIC meeting has been arranged in Bradford to help raise awareness of the threat from diabetes. It is expected those from the medical profession will attend but it is also open to the general public at 68 Fagley Road, the former St John’s Church
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Receive Free advice from NHS trainer
MEASURE your body mass index at a weekly healthy eating session in Bradford on Friday. Health trainers are at Good Food Advice Stall in Oastler Market, John Street, between 9.30am and 12.30pm. The NHS Health Trainer Service will be available
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Urgent fire station call for support
DETAILS of plans to transform the former Haworth fire station into a community centre are set to be revealed next week. Residents leading the campaign will hold a public meeting at Haworth Primary School, March 12 at 7.30pm. Campaigners will update
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Council service merger bid
BRADFORD Council hopes to merge a service with its neighbour in Kirklees to secure its future. Building control services would be merged across the two authorities if the proposal gets the go-ahead. The service makes sure new-builds comply with
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Bradford International Film Summit reaches across the world
MORE than 30 international guests, including delegations from as far away as China and Japan, will arrive in Bradford for the International Film Summit. Among them are the newly-crowned UNESCO Cities of Film - Galway in Ireland, Sofia in Bulgaria
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Villagers object to plans for housing
MORE than 50 homes could be built on a village’s former station yard. Outline permission is sought for up to 53 houses in New School Lane, Cullingworth. Three residents have so far objected online to the plans from Wild Acres Ltd. They
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Patrick's exhibition is family affair
BRADFORD artist Patrick Gomersall will be displaying a collection of paintings at the Bowery Gallery in Headingley later this month. Entitled TRAUM, the works explore hidden links in the father-son relationship through a mix of partially revealed
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A three-day party welcoming the world of film to a city on the rise
David Wilson, director of UNESCO Bradford City of Film, welcomes in the Bradford International Film Summit, and talks about the contribution that film and television production makes in the district.Bradford city centre is abuzz with activity, Westfield
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'Being in the right place for a film location can prove to be a very lucrative business'
WHEN a film crew is in town, there are various requirements that must be met. The cast and crew need to be fed, at regular intervals, they need somewhere to stay, and they to be transported to and from their accommodation and film sets. This is
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Film covers Hockney's life and times
KEIGHLEY Film Club is hosting a film covering the early years of Bradford-born artist David Hockney. Hockney, directed by Randall Knight, is described as an intimate and candid docu-portrait. The screening at Keighley Picture House is in conjunction
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Film summit will be a giant boost to city’s profile
Film producer Steve Abbott, Chairman of UNESCO Bradford City of Film, welcomes you to the first Bradford International Film Summit I am proud and delighted to welcome all our guests to the Bradford International Film Summit 2015. A particular word of
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Pupils to get ready for world of work
A BRADFORD secondary school has joined a partnership to help integrate education with work. Grange Technology College and Southfield School will be working with new partner Yorkshire Building Society as part of the Make the Grade Partnerships programme
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Exit checks are backed
A DECISION to reintroduce exit checks at the UK border has been welcomed by Keighley MP Kris Hopkins. Home Secretary Theresa May told the Commons the move was part of the Government’s fight against global terrorism. Mr Hopkins said: “This will
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Muslim leader speaks of worry over ISIS and radicalisation
Mohammed Saleem, community relations and education officer for the Keighley Muslim Association, has spoken out against the violent religious extremism of Isis. “The inhumane and vicious acts being carried out by groups such as ISIS in the name
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Terrorism aware of people from Yorkshire travelling to Middle East to fight ISIS
THE North East Counter Terrorism Unit is aware that some British nationals are travelling to the Middle East from Yorkshire, but stressed the problem is not specific to a particular area. “We do know that some of those travelling are from Yorkshire
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Don’t travel from Britain to take on brutal ISIS militants alone, says MP
KEIGHLEY MP Kris Hopkins said he could not support people taking personal action to go and fight against Islamic State militants. “ISIL is a terrorist organisation unlike those we have dealt with before,” said Mr Hopkins. “The brutality is
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Timings for Tour de Yorkshire cycle race announced
START and finish times for the new Tour de Yorkshire have been revealed, along with the precise details of where and when to watch riders whizz through Bradford district. The major international cycling race begins on May 1 with the routes for
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Child rape accused 'had no sexual inclination towards children' at time of alleged offences, jury hears
A BRADFORD man accused of being a multiple child rapist had “no sexual inclination towards children” at the time of the allegations against him, a jury at Bradford Crown Court heard. Martin Hostler, 49, is accused of 34 offences involving five
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'Significant amount' of distinctive Asian dresses stolen in burglary
IMAGES of distinctive Asian dresses that were stolen in a burglary have been released by police in a bid to track them down. The dresses were among a "significant" amount of clothing and accessories taken when thieves broke into a commercial premises
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Bradford has highest number of electric vehicle charging points outside London
BRADFORD has the highest number of electric vehicle charging points outside London, a new Council report reveals. Bradford Council is trying to improve air quality in the district, after West Yorkshire was identified by the Government as having
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Cab firm to set up office in Little Horton
PRIVATE hire car company Uber has been granted permission to open an office in Bradford city centre. The company, which allows users to order private hire vehicles through a smartphone app, had applied to set up a small office in Glyde House in
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‘Fortified’ property raided by officers
A ‘FORTIFIED’ flat at the centre of a raid by drugs squad officers has been sealed up by social housing landlord Incommunities. Two men, aged 37 and 36, and a 44-year-old woman, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class
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Libraries host events for World Book Day
BRADFORD Libraries will host more than 20 class visits from schools across the district tomorrow for World Book Day. Pupils will have the opportunity to find out more about their local library and choose books to read from hundreds of children’
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Stanningley bypass junction work begins
A SIX-week programme to redevelop a junction on the Stanningley bypass has started. It is hoped the work, where the bypass meets Swinnow Road, will improve traffic flow during morning and evening rush-hours. The road is being resurfaced and two
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‘Devolution needed for rail progress’
AN MP was today due to tell the Treasury that Yorkshire needs further devolution to make way for progress on plans to install a rail link to Leeds-Bradford Airport. Greg Mulholland (Lib Dem, Leeds North West) is meeting Chief Secretary to the Treasury
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One held and another freed over plunge
A MAN arrested and questioned on suspicion of attempted murder after a man plunged 40 feet from a flat window has been released on bail by detectives. The 41-year-old was arrested by officers investigating how a 40-year-old came to fall from a
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Headmaster to become mafia boss for books celebration
PUPILS at Bradford Grammar School have been made an offer they can’t refuse – the chance to see their headmaster dressed as The Godfather. The school will be one of many celebrating World Book Day tomorrow with a themed assembly, competitions and
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Superstore boss jailed for insider dealing
THE former treasurer and head of tax at supermarket giants Morrisons has been jailed for insider trading by using privileged information on his employer’s online grocery deal with Ocado. Paul Coyle, 50, was sent to prison for 12 months yesterday
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Inspectors give nursery school a third 'outstanding' report
A GIRLINGTON school has been rated as outstanding for a third successive time by inspectors. St Edmund’s Nursery School and Children’s Centre was judged as outstanding in every category by Ofsted. The Washington Street school was previously
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City centre ‘stunt-rider’ is sent to jail
A BANNED driver has been jailed for performing high speed stunts on a stolen motorbike around Bradford city centre. Nathan Smith, 29, was seen by the police “pulling wheelies” on a KTM 450 off-road machine while riding in a three-mile loop through
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Motorist, 57, treated by ambulance crews after collision in Bradford
AMBULANCE crews have treated a motorist after his vehicle collided with a lamppost on Kings Road in Eccleshill this morning. The silver Honda Jazz was the only vehicle involved in the collision, at 7.38am. The 57-year-old driver was treated
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Thieves plunder bottles of fizz meant for charity fundraiser
CALLOUS thieves have stolen bottles of fizz destined for a charity masquerade ball being organised by a group of women to raise funds for the Marie Curie hospice in Bradford.One of the six fundraisers, Eileen Slater, had stored the 36 bottles of Cava
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Zoko up and running as Bradford City fringe players step out of shadows
STRIKER Francois Zoko has been backed to kick on after his first City goal got them back to winning ways in time for the FA Cup. The Ivorian, starting for the first time after 13 substitute appearances, clinched a scrappy 1-0 win over Crawley at
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Bradford Bulls hooker open-minded about game-time at Coventry
VILA Halafihi is open to the prospect of being sent to Coventry as he waits for a chance to prove his class to Jimmy Lowes.The close-season signing from Penrith Panthers has yet to feature for the Bulls this season due to the form of Adam O'Brien.Regular
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State-of-the-art eye scanner cements hospital's place at forefront of eye research
HUNDREDS of patients with eye problems are set to benefit from a new £150,000 state-of-the-art scanner unveiled at Bradford Royal Infirmary. The Heidelberg retinal scanner, which is at the cutting edge of new technology, will lead to faster diagnosis
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Zoko winner justifies Bradford City shake-up
City 1, Crawley 0 IT'S been a long time coming and the goal won't win any prizes. But Francois Zoko's first in City colours clinched a crucial three points last night – and sent the Bantams back into FA Cup combat with confidence restored.
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Key duo return for Bradford Park Avenue
BRADFORD Park Avenue will have two key players back as they look to put more distance between themselves and the Vanarama Conference North relegation zone tonight.Simon Ainge and Richard Marshall, the goal-scorers in Avenue's 2-1 local derby win against
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On This Day – March 4, 2015
25 years ago: A fleet of seismic survey lorries were searching for underground oil on a snow-clad Ilkley Moor, the first stage of exploration work by the London-based company Teredo Petroleum, with Ilkley Parish Council warning the discovery of oil
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Rosier financial picture for Yorkshire
AFTER a period when their balance sheet was often in the red, Yorkshire County Cricket Club have announced improved financial results for the year ended December 31, 2014.The club have reported a 7.9 per cent increase in total income of £7.3million, while
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Historic Manor House Museum sale plan is "scandalous", says MP
BRADFORD Council plans to sell off Ilkley 's historic Manor House Museum have been condemned as "scandalous", by the town's MP. Campaigners pushing for a secure future for the historic building and its artefacts say they were shocked to learn that
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Family could have to move house as son is allocated school place five miles away
WHEN 11-year-old Kian Barker found out he would be going to Samuel Lister Academy in September, his parents had never even heard of the school. QUARTER OF BRADFORD PUPILS MISS OUT ON FIRST CHOICE SECONDARY SCHOOL Kian's family live on The Stray
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Poppy Appeal organisers celebrate record-breaking year
POPPY Appeal organisers across the district are celebrating a record-breaking year. More cash was raised in last year's appeal than has ever been collected before in the Bradford district, according to the Royal British Legion. A total of £206,508
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Boyes leveller earns point for Guiseley
GUISELEY consolidated their position in the Vanarama Conference North top five with a point from a 1-1 draw against ten-man Worcester City in a tricky encounter against their mid-table hosts.Worcester were reduced in numbers midway through the first half
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Council cuts could lead to closure of youth centres
SOME of the district's youth centres might close for good as cuts bite, a senior councillor has warned. Bradford Council hopes to hand over the running of seven centres to voluntary or community groups to save cash, while still running services
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Famous faces wish Bradford City good luck for FA Cup quarter-final
A HOST of famous faces have wished Bradford City good luck ahead of their FA Cup quarter-final with Reading on Saturday. The Bantams are getting set for their last-eight clash with the Championship side at Valley Parade. Now a host of celebrities
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Dad-of-four tells why he travelled to Iraq to fight ISIS extremists after buying kit from eBay
A FATHER-of-four who has returned from fighting ISIS extremists in Iraq has told how he felt compelled to defend his homeland. Yasir Abdulla, who works as a security guard in Keighley, has completed two tours of duty protecting 40 Kurd villages
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Bradford speedway star will ride different type of bike to raise money for stricken teammate
A SPEEDWAY champion from Bradford will try his luck on a different kind of bike as he attempts to raise money in aid of a stricken former teammate.Benji Compton will rely on pedal-power to travel 288 miles from Brighton to Salford, near Manchester, via
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Global leaders in film and TV arrive for Bradford International Film Summit
LEADERS in film and television from around the world have descended on Bradford for today's start of the city's International Film Summit. Visitors have arrived from as far as China and Japan, and other guests include representatives from the newly-crowned
