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PICTURE GALLERY: Reading v City match action

All the match action from City's FA Cup quarter-final defeat against Reading at the Madejski Stadium. Click here or on the montage below to view our gallery.

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FANS PICTURE GALLERY: Reading v Bantams

Can you spot yourself among the fans at The Madejski Stadium or in Centenary Square during the Bantams' FA Cup quarter-final clash against Reading. Click here or on the montage below.

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Circus animals bill still blocked

SIR – It seems that, even with the support of the Coalition Government itself plus the Labour Party (to say nothing of an estimated 90% of the British public) it doesn’t guarantee an issue taken up by a Bill in Parliament can end up even being discussed

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No support for the fundraisers of Tories

SIR – I have no intention of supporting Conservative fundraisers (Brian Holmans, Letters, March 5). All I will say is they are not invoking physical violence. If Len McCluskey gets his way and the secondary picketing laws are repealed, a repetition

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We need a more realistic appraisal of policies

SIR – Tanya Graham’s latest Pollyanna-like paean of praise for her party’s policies (T&A Letters, March 2) will not appeal to anyone other than those who are already true believers in the Conservative way. For a more realistic appraisal of

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Girls who went to Syria are a tragic warning

SIR – The three girls that have left their homes, schools, family, friends and the security they enjoy from the same is a tragedy. In seeking to blame some agency for this situation their parents are blaming others.The girls had access to money

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Concerns over missing sex offenders in UK

SIR - Regarding the hundreds of missing sex offenders (T&A, March 10). The figure provided by UK Police forces alarmed me, but West Yorkshire Police are saying they need more time to respond and this made me even more concerned. Maybe what

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Brass band needed for landmark day at park

SIR – I have been most interested to read recent correspondence regarding this traditional music in the T&A. As Chairman of the Friends of Prince of Wales Park in Bingley, I am organising the 150th anniversary of the Park, from it being opened

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They don’t make buildings like they used to

SIR – We really should review our current building methods. Belle Vue Boys school, which dominated Manningham Lane for so long was deemed unfit for purpose around 50 years ago and a replacement was built. The replacement school is now unfit for

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Council should not build on green belt

SIR – Few would argue with your editorial comment (T&A, March 7) that Bradford Council has a great opportunity to protect our green spaces, while regenerating derelict and disused urban sites for housing. Few, that is, apart from the Labour-run

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Don’t let them divide us then make rules

SIR – Mr Holmes (Letters, March 10) is allowing anti-socialist dogma to overwhelm his thought processes again. It does seem to happen a lot among working-class Tories and “Neo”-Lib/Dems (aka Tory-lites). Like so many, Mr Holmes has been mesmerised

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Bradford project team helps homeless people to leave life on the streets

WHEN depression curtailed his army career, Richard found himself sleeping on the streets.With no family to turn to - he lost his parents when he was young - Richard's turning point came when he approached Bradford Cyrenians for support.Established in

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Cuba right for cash priorities

SIR – For the last two years Viva! Bradford has been discussing Latin American countries that have avoided austerity during the global finance meltdown. It would seem like a dream if it weren’t for their success. In spite of their poverty compared

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Broadway could revitalise whole of city

THE decision by a property developer to try to convert an empty site earmarked for a bar and restaurant use into flats is oddly-timed, to say the least. In just a few months, the long-awaited Westfield development on the Broadway site will finally

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Scarlet fever levels have soared in Bradford this winter, health chiefs reveal

SCARLET fever levels in Bradford have soared this winter, public health officials have revealed. Doctors say it is unclear why numbers affected by the disease, which normally affects children, have changes so rapidly, but over last winter there

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Gordon Bennett! Referee kept busy in District Cup semi-finals

REFEREE Danny Bennett was the busiest man in the BRADFORD & DISTRICT FA SUNDAY CUP semi-finals at Rawdon Meadows.He booked six Mill Lane 2004 players and sent two off and cautioned four from opponents Queensbury and dismissed one as the latter won 4-3

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Field breeze into League Cup semi-finals

FIELD are through to the semi-finals of the West Yorkshire League Cup following their 5-0 demolition of Otley Town.Glynn Hirst grabbed two goals in the opening half-hour for the visitors and completed his hat-trick before Danny Cunningham added to Field's

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Former Bradford Cathedral choir master jailed for sexually abusing boys

A GIFTED choirmaster was jailed for three years today for sexually assaulting two young boys 40 years ago. Andrew Teague, who has performed with choirs in cathedrals up and down the country, committed the offences when he was a young music teacher

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Top-flight basement battle Reilly hots up

THE scrap to avoid one of the two relegation spots from the West Riding County Amateur League Premier Division intensified on Saturday as not one of four of the sides in the bottom six who played managed to pick up a point.Tyersal, who are rooted to the

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Gunpoint robber and brother jailed for total of 12 years

TWO Bradford brothers have been given prison sentences totalling more than 12 years after a car dealer was ambushed and held up at gunpoint and police officers were threatened with a hammer on a garage forecourt. Thomas Adams, 23, of Carr Street

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Leaning hits double ton on Yorkshire tour

JACK Leaning started Yorkshire's pre-season tour of the United Arab Emirates with a bang as he hit an unbeaten double century during the opening day of a two-day intra-squad match in Abu Dhabi.The 21-year-old right-hander, fresh from a winter of grade

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SOLAR ECLIPSE 2015: Excitement builds as Bradford prepares for sun phenomenon

A PARTIAL solar eclipse could be visible in the skies above Bradford on Friday morning, but experts are warning people wanting to watch the phenomenon to play it safe. The eclipse is expected to be seen at about 9.30am in the district, but how

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Billiards results

BRADFORD & DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL LEAGUE – Results: Eastbrook 4, Great Horton 3; Princeville B 4, Bradford Deaf Centre 3; Pudsey 5, Princeville A 2. Breaks: J Allan (Pudsey) 68 unfinished; B Haigh (Princeville A) 34; S Kershaw (Princeville

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Throw ducks defrosted frozen peas instead of bread, warns charity

PEOPLE in Bradford are being urged to cut back on the crusts they throw to ducks.The Canal & River Trust said uneaten bread could cause a build-up of bad nutrients, leading to greater algae growth, spread disease and encourage pests such as rats. The

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Why can't I talk to an actual human being?

“Say what you want.” So I said “tax code for child.” The machine then asked: “Do you mean child tax credits?”I said no, then it asked: “Do you mean child benefit?” I again said no. Then the machine changed tack and asked: “Did you mean capital gains tax

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UPDATE: Ed Miliband rules out coalition with SNP in Guiseley Q&A

ED Miliband has attempted to quash weeks of Tory jibes that he will try to "crawl" into Downing Street with SNP backing by ruling out a formal coalition with the nationalists. The Labour leader insisted there will be no power-sharing deal with

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LIVE: Reading 3 City 0

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Pub group reports profits margin fall

PUB group JD Wetherspoon has reported a drop in profits after being squeezed by supermarket competition and a hike in pay and bonuses for pub staff. The company, which has 936 pubs, some in Bradford, Cleckheaton, Keighley, Bingley, Shipley and

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Two units sold off to property investors

PROPERTY investors have swooped for two commercial units in Bradford and Shipley which provide healthy rental income. Agent Dacres Commercial has sold an industrial unit in Mortimer Street, Girlington, which is leased by Northern Gas Networks to

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Bradford mother fails in bid to adopt cousin living unlawfully in UK

A High Court judge has blocked a 44-year-old Bradford woman's attempt to adopt her 18-year-old Pakistani "first cousin once removed" who is living unlawfully in the UK. Mr Justice Mostyn said the teenager was an "unlawful overstayer". He had travelled

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Promotion of top worker

EMPLOYEE of the year Mark Kane, who joined estate agency Dacre, Son & Hartley three years ago to manage the Baildon office, has been promoted to associate level at the firm. He has ten years’ experience in the property sector and manages a

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Furniture firm’s expansion plans

CONTRACT furniture maker Knightsbridge is set for expansion after being bought by two of its directors for an undisclosed sum. The Bradford-based £10 million turnover business, based at a 250,000 sq ft factory on Thornton Road, has been acquired

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Lord Mayor pays tribute to friend as he plants tree

THE Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Mike Gibbons, paid tribute to a friend as he planted an English oak tree to celebrate his year in office. Cllr Gibbons said it was an honour to have a tree planted in Heaton Woods, particularly alongside one

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New store's boost for children's group

TODDLERS received a visit from staff at a newly-opened supermarket. The Aldi staff visited Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, in Elliott Street, Silsden, to donate a range of products for small children including healthy snacks. A spokesman for

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Spelling out success for teachers

VOLUNTEERS who have gained qualifications in teaching English to speakers of other languages have had their efforts recognised. They were presented with certificates at the Sangat Centre, in Lawkholme, Keighley. A total of 12 volunteers received

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Waste bills are now due

GREEN-fingered residents are being reminded by Craven council to renew their garden waste subscriptions. Those using its fortnightly collection service must complete their renewal by March 31, cost £24 as per last year. See cravendc.gov.uk/

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Man's body found close to railway line

A man was found dead close to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway yesterday afternoon. Police say the man, who they believe to have been in his 40s, was confirmed dead shortly after 1pm. There are no suspicious circumstances, and the man's

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Castle keeps attracting more visitors

KEIGHLEY’S Cliffe Castle Museum has enjoyed a successful past year. Staff told the annual general meeting of the museum’s Friends that there had been a growing number of visitors, interesting exhibitions and the acquisition of new exhibits.

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District's men are DIY shy, new survey reveals

BRADFORD men are least likely to make improvements to their home, a survey has found. The research by Everest Home Improvements found 58 per cent of men from the city will not carry out DIY work. The study also found more than a third of people

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Organ Day at cathedral

MUSIC lovers are in for a treat when West Yorkshire Organ Day comes to Bradford at the city’s cathedral on May 9. The agenda features a welcome and talk by Alexander Woodrow – organist and director of music at Bradford Cathedral. Then there

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Litter project for teenagers in Eco Week

OFFICERS from Bradford East Neighbour- hood Team will be helping students at Dixons City Academy with a project encouraging teenagers not to drop litter. During the academy’s Eco Week, Bradford Council warden Chris Brown and Ward Officer Sheila Brett

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200 Bradford patients helped by cash boost from cancer charity

MORE than 200 Bradford cancer patients in urgent need of financial help received Macmillan grants in 2014, in a record-breaking year for the charity. New figures show that £313,316 was given to people in West Yorkshire, including £65,572 to 233

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Glowing Ofsted report at nursery

A PRE-School in East Bierley has been praised for the way it provides “an exceptional range of high-quality learning experiences.” East Bierley Pre-School was visited by Ofsted inspectors in January, with the school classed as “outstanding” in

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Back to the 80s as disco aids hospice

A 1980s disco was music to the ears of Manorlands. The event, which included karaoke, a DJ and raffle, raised £1,203 for the Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice. Adam Richardson, who organised the disco with Jay Green, family and friends, said: “It

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Renovation of city centre shops plan is approved

PLANNERS have approved the re-development of a vacant, Grade II city centre building. RS Virdee has been granted permission to refurbish the ground floor of 43 Darley Street, opposite the Kirkgate Centre, currently empty shops, including the former

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100th birthday joy for 'dream resident' Edith

FAMILY and friends gathered to help a Bradford woman celebrate her 100th birthday at the care home where is described as a ‘dream resident’. Edith Smith was the centre of attention at a party at the Holly Park home in Clayton on Saturday to mark

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Airship to be shown in film

SCHOOLCHILDREN have started filming a documentary-drama about a famous Zeppelin airship visiting Keighley. The Hindenburg passed low over Keighley in 1936 to drop a wreath in memory of First World War German prisoners. Children from Keighley

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Awards thank Unsung heroes

AN ANNUAL ceremony will recognise the achievements of unsung female heroes in the Bradford district. The finalists who have been announced for the fourth Bradford Inspirational Women Awards. The winners will be revealed at the ceremony on Saturday

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Zimbabwe hospital gets playground boost thanks to district donations

CHILDREN at a hospital in Zimbabwe have received toys plus money for a new playground thanks to caring people from the district. Keighley Salvation Army officers, lieutenants Ben and Rebecka Cotterill, who helped raise the funds, have visited the

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Bus passenger hits out at 'shocking' service

A BUS user has hit out at a “shocking” service. Natasha Smithson says the bus she uses for work in Bradford often doesn’t turn up, is late or fails to stop for her. Repeated complaints to operator First buses have yielded nothing, she said. One

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Frustration as supermarket mobility scooter batteries run out in minutes

DISABLED customers at a flagship Bradford supermarket have run out of patience with a mobility problem at the store. They say the batteries on scooters provided for those who have mobility difficulties run out after a few minutes – leaving them

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Party is calling for televised debate

YORKSHIRE First, the party which campaigns for devolved powers in this region, is calling for a televised debate ahead of the General Election in May. The group’s leader, Richard Carter, is calling on the BBC and ITV to host a regional debate among

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Future of company

BRADFORD Co-operative members have been urged to have their say on the future of the company. The Co-operative Party, the political voice of the co-operative movement, is starting a debate for Co-operative Group members in Yorkshire about their

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Campaign to tackle dog fouling issue

A NEW campaign is under way to tackle the district’s dog fouling hotspots. Bradford Council has joined forces with environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy to stage the initiative. The We’re Watching You venture includes new signs, which are

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Branch to be open on Easter Monday

SKIPTON Building Society’s Bradford branch will open on Easter Monday - which is the first day of the new tax year. The Market Street branch will be open to customers between the hours of 10am and 3pm on the April 6 bank holiday. Aidan Walker

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SCAM ALERT: Cold caller warning over security

ELDERLY residents in Shelf are being plagued by cold callers asking about their home security, say police. The pensioners are told there has been an increase in crime in the area and then offered a free home visit to check their security. A

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Residents to decide on funding

A PARISH council which is inviting people to have a direct say in how it spends some of its cash says it has had an “encouraging” response. For the second year, Oxenhope Parish Council is operating Participatory Budgeting, a process which allows

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Bradford pupils retain enterprise competition crown by turning £1 into £5,000

A BRADFORD school is celebrating after winning a national enterprise challenge for the second year running. Tong High School retained its crown in the National Schools Category of the month-long MicroTyco charity competition, in which teams are

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X Factor auditions to come to Bradford in the search for new stars

TAKE the first step to music stardom at an audition for The X Factor at Bradford’s Kirkgate Centre. A mobile audition van will be parked up at the Kirkgate Centre on Monday, March 30, giving budding singers the chance to take a spot on the latter

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MP calls for boost in magistrates' power to sentence

AN MP from the district is demanding Government meet its promise to double magistrate sentencing powers before the end of the Parliament. With just three weeks left until MPs leave Westminster ahead of the May 7 election, Shipley MP Philip Davies

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Do you know this burglar wanted on recall to prison?

POLICE are appealing for information as to the whereabouts of a burglar wanted on recall to prison. Nathan Simpson, 30, was released on licence in October last year having been sentenced for burglary. He is originally from the Canterbury area

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VIDEO: Youngsters get a pizza the action with cooking class

THE owners of a Bradford restaurant visited a local primary school to talk to pupils about their business and Italian heritage. Leno Massimo, from Mama Mia in the city centre, helped children prepare pizzas during a fun filled visit to Whetley

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Live daily news blog - Monday, March 16

5:23pm That's all from the first live news blog of the week. We're still bringing you all the latest on the Bantams at Reading on our FA Cup quarter final blog where you'll find all the match build-up and minute-by-minute match

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Parkinson tells Bradford City: Don't miss out on Wembley like I did

PHIL Parkinson makes an emotional return to Reading tonight with the aim of booking another Wembley date with City – something he never managed as a player.Parkinson is sure of a special reception at the club where he played for 11 years and more than

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Bradford City: Parkinson wants blanket goalline technology coverage

PHIL Parkinson believes it is time that goalline technology was introduced at every level – and not just restricted to the Premier League.Francois Zoko thought he had scored in the 1-1 draw at Notts County with a close-range effort that was scrambled

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Bradford Bulls dig deep to finish on a high

JIMMY Lowes watched the Bulls snatch a 26-19 victory at Batley and insisted: "We showed great composure to get the win."John Kear's hosts put in a tremendous performance and appeared set for a famous win when former Bulls half-back Cain Southernwood

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Bradford City: Replay preparation a 'difficult juggling act'

STEVE Clarke insists City have not had it any tougher with the fixture schedule before tonight's FA Cup replay.While the Bantams face their third away game on the trot, Reading have been at home twice.But Clarke believes there is no advantage in terms

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Williams happy to stay out of Bradford City spotlight in FA Cup

BEN Williams has been the quiet man of City's FA Cup run – and he is happy for that to continue.The experienced stopper admits he has not seen too much action during the push to the last eight.Reading did not manage a single shot on target in the goalless

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Late tries spare Bradford Bulls' blushes

Batley Bulldogs 19, Bradford Bulls 26 RELIEF. Monumental relief. For Jimmy Lowes, for his players and for everyone of a Bradford Bulls persuasion. Four minutes remained at Mount Pleasant with Batley leading 19-14. The part-timers were

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Bradford City 'B team' make all the right noises

Notts County 1, City 1 AS WARM-UP acts go, it did have its crowd-pleasing moments. The understudies showed no nerves on the big stage and had learned their lines well – even if the plot turned out to be a predictable one for the 1,000 or so

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On This Day – March 16, 2015

25 years ago: Lucky punter Eileen Larvin, 61, of Little Horton, Bradford, picked up more than £2,000 in winnings at the Cheltenham Festival thanks to a free £1 bet from the Telegraph & Argus, backing two outsiders who romped home at odds of 100

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Bare-chested rugby players set to be auctioned for cheeky fundraiser

BARE-CHESTED rugby players have come up with a novel way of raising money and attracting more women into their family-friendly club. Tom Peel, who plays for Baildon RUFC's first team, has coaxed eight of his team-mates to join him and take part

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Efforts stepped up to make sure Bradfordians are ready to work in Broadway shopping centre

AS the Westfield development nears its completion date, more efforts are being made to make sure there are plenty of Bradfordians ready to work there. Bradford College has created a number of retail and leisure courses to help people secure some

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Sex crimes against males soar in Bradford

SEX crimes against male victims have increased massively in the space of a decade in Bradford, with 60 per cent of those who have complained to police also aged under 13. In the year 2000, there were only four offences reported against male victims

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Row breaks out over Little Germany's ability to support commercial ventures

A ROW has broken out over whether or not new commercial ventures can be successful in an historic area of Bradford city centre. A property developer claims Westfield's Broadway shopping scheme means it is "unlikely" that neighbouring Little Germany

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Fans send their Bradford City heroes off to Reading with good luck messages ringing in their ears

DETAILS of the result may vary, but Bradford is unanimous in its opinion that the Bantams will win through to the next round of the FA Cup final when they face Reading for a replay this evening. As the team travel to Reading for the landmark quarter

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Local football club wins support from two soccer legends in its fundraising efforts

BRADFORD'S footballing future is booming at a local club which has won support from two soccer legends as it raises cash to help create the city's next young stars. Salts Football Club and Salts Juniors Football Club desperately need money for

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Winning entry in Bradford Beck poetry competition announced

THE winning entry to a poetry competition that will mark the route of Bradford's buried beck has been unveiled. A piece written by Jane Callaghan, of Wilsden, entitled Bradford Beck, has been selected by organisers the Friends of Bradford's Becks

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Teenager's quest to beat leukaemia inspires school friends to donate stem cells to help people in need

A TEENAGER'S quest to find a bone marrow match and beat his leukaemia has inspired school friends to go on to save the lives of two perfect strangers. Jack Coen and Joe Rowbottom, both 18, were at Bradford Grammar School when fellow pupil Alex

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Man's recovery from horrific car crash gathers pace as he prepares to tackle half marathon

A MAN from the district who survived a horrendous car crash will continue his amazing recovery by taking on a gruelling half marathon this May.Gilstead man Robert Duckworth, aged 25, had passed his driving test only two weeks before the crash on Saltaire