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Chilaka strikes to save point for Bradford Park Avenue
Bradford Park Avenue 1 Gloucester City 1 THE gap between Bradford Park Avenue and the Vanarama Conference North drop zone remains eight points after Gloucester City earned a point at Horsfall Stadium that lifted them out of the relegation places
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Farsley looking for an away boost
FARSLEY rekindled their hopes of a play-off finish in the Evo-Stik First Division North at the weekend and would like to continue the good work on Tuesday night when they visit a Mossley side that is immediately above them in the table.Farsley are five
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Anger as Home Secretary outlines new proposals to tackle Islamic extremists who 'reject our values'
HOME secretary Theresa May today set out a package of measures which she says will tackle Islamic extremists who "reject our values". In a speech, she outlined a series of proposals, including an investigation of Sharia law, the promotion of 'British
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Undercliffe stumped as Beldon Sports reach cup final
ON A morning that was as suited to cricket as football, Mill Lane 2004 and Beldon Sports booked their place in the Bradford Sunday Alliance League's GOALS INTERMEDIATE CUP final at Manningham Mills next month. Both semi-finals were played at Rawdon
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Students complain after security staff ask them to leave Bradford University following protest
THREE students have criticised Bradford University after they were kicked off campus for holding what they say was a peaceful protest. The group was objecting an Armed Forces recruitment stall being included in a careers day when security staff
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Former soldier, 33, jailed after trying to outrun police patrol car during high-speed pursuit
A BRADFORD businessman who tried to outrun a police patrol car in a high-speed 20 minute pursuit through villages and down back lanes has been jailed for ten months. Former soldier Lee Holt continued to drive his Range Rover at up to 70mph after
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Lyth feels tons better after passing his England test
ADAM Lyth described his 15th first-class century as one of his most important after helping Yorkshire into pole position at the end of day two against the MCC in Abu Dhabi. Lyth believes the presence of England Test captain Alastair Cook in opposition
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Rhodes and Hodd carry Yorkshire towards big score
Yorkshire’s batsmen are ploughing on in the desert as Andrew Hodd and Will Rhodes have scored important fifties during the second afternoon against the MCC. The sixth-wicket pair added a 104-run stand to help take the champions through to tea at
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Repeat win puts Grangefield Old Boys into final
HOLDERS Grangefield Old Boys are through to the Yorkshire Amateur League's Marflitt Trophy final – but only after winning a thrilling penalty shoot-out 5-4 against Ealandians.The semi-final was played, for the first time, at Rothwell's Fleet Lane ground
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Hughes proves a Natty signing as Campion stay second
CAMPION new boy Joel Hughes helped them notch a crucial victory in the West Riding County Amateur League. The Manningham-based club were facing Ovenden West Riding in a Premier Division clash at Natty Lane, with both teams unbeaten in all fixtures
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Pair of Callums put Brighouse in final
BRIGHOUSE Town Reserves reached the final of the Halifax & District FA Cup with a 2-0 win at Warley.The tie was goalless until the 70th minute when good work by Jack Cooper enabled Brighouse to open the scoring through captain Callum Lewis.The semi-final
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It's Wyke's Day as they win at Altofts
WYKE Wanderers climbed to second place in Division One after a 3-0 success at Altofts in the West Yorkshire League.The visitors made a great start when Ben Bodle caused havoc down the left wing in the fifth minute before cutting inside and driving a low
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Drug addict who burgled woman, 89, jailed for 18 months
A DRUG addict who burgled an 89-year-old woman has been jailed for 18 months. Simone Greenwood, 23, broke the safety chain on the flat door overnight on November 26-27 to steal the old lady's television set while she slept, Bradford Crown Court
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VIDEO: Three taken to hospital after Canal Road smash
Police are dealing with a smash near the centre of Bradford which has left a car flipped on its side. Buses are being diverted to avoid the aftermath of the accident which happened on Canal Road near the junction of Hamm Strasse just before 2.15pm
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Route One are off the beaten track again
ROUTE One Rovers' bid to finish second in the Spen Valley League behind Premier Division champions elect TVR United continues to falter.They followed up their 1-1 draw at lowly Whitburn Athletic with a 5-2 home defeat against mid-table Marsh, with Hassan
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Lyth completes century for Yorkshire against MCC
ADAM Lyth has notched his 15th first-class century to keep Yorkshire on the road to victory over the MCC in Abu Dhabi. England new boy Lyth has underpinned Yorkshire’s response to 221, advancing the overnight score of 82-2 to 181-4 from 55 overs
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VIDEO: Giant ferris wheel constructed in Bradford city centre
A GIANT ferris wheel that will offer spectacular views across Bradford is being constructed in the heart of the city. The 35-metre high Bradford Eye, which has 24 gondola carriages, will open to the public tomorrow (Wednesday). It will remain in
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Migration is the reason UK must quit the EU
SIR – It is certainly valid to argue that the West’s interference in the internal affairs of many of the countries of the Middle East, has caused instability, often resulting in regime changes and greater volatility. Consequently this increases
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Britain must stick with Tories’ economic plan
SIR – More jobs created in Yorkshire than in the whole of France. Record employment, over 1,000 jobs created every day, and the lowest number of people claiming unemployment benefits since the 1970s (28 per cent down in Bradford). In answer to
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Written objections should still carry weight
SIR – Bradford councillors have approved two schemes for new houses on greenfield sites in Keighley despite opposition from the local community (T&A, March 19). One of the schemes resulted in 11 people lodging written objections to the development
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Written objections should still carry weight
SIR – Bradford councillors have approved two schemes for new houses on greenfield sites in Keighley despite opposition from the local community (T&A, March 19). One of the schemes resulted in 11 people lodging written objections to the development
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Osborne’s figures a case of jam tomorrow
SIR – This budget reminds me of me dear old grandma, talking of jam tomorrow. In Mr Osborne’s case it’s funny how the jam will only come in the year 2019/20, the date of the next general election. There was nowt about the NHS, schools, armed forces
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Different viewpoints on the economic statistics
SIR – French people in Britain must have been screaming ‘mon Dieu!’ if they were listening to George Osborne’s latest budget speech. For, in it, the Chancellor claimed thanks to the Government’s stewardship of the economy “more jobs have been created
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Nurture link with our twin town
SIR – Way back I worked in TIR transport, and the trade in wool to the Roubaix area of Northern France was very strong indeed. This may have contributed somewhat to the eventual civic twinning between Bradford and Roubaix. I also recall quite a
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I want Ed’s two kitchens and my five bathrooms
I need two kitchens. I really do. I need two kitchens, four bathrooms, no make that five, a dining room, two reception rooms and - top of the list - a utility room. I would LOVE a utility room. I’m sick of looking at the laundry basket, erupting shirts
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Driver who drove wrong way on M62 and crashed into car fails to turn up at court
A Slovakian national, who drove the wrong way along the M62 causing serious injury to a woman, is wanted by the police after he failed to turn up to be sentenced at Leeds Crown Court. Jaroslave Balaz, 37, who had been drinking, smashed head-on
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Tough litter action to be welcomed
There might be some people who feel affronted at the new powers granted to local authorities which enable councils to force people to clear up their own gardens if they are unsightly or filled with junk. Any complaints of the authorities having
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Centre gets speedy web
CARLISLE Business Centre in Bradford is celebrating its new superfast broadband service. Home to more than 80 businesses, charities and social enterprises, the centre now offers a dedicated 1gb capacity fibre backbone and high-speed Wi-Fi solution
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All about working in hotel business
MIDLAND Hotel is offering a learning programme to Bradford schools which challenges students to consider a career in hospitality. Midland Hotel, in Forster Square, is one of nine owned by Peel Hotels and the firm’s flexible project-based learning
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Ale is in the blood of new regional boss
TIMOTHY Taylor's has appointed Jonathan Barnes (pictured) to oversee beer sales in North Yorkshire, the North East, Cumbria and Scotland. Mr Barnes has extensive sales experience in the drinks industry having started his career with wholesalers
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Morrisons office workers asked to spend one week per year on the shop floor
THE new boss of supermarket giant Morrisons is sending head office staff onto the shop floor in a bid to improve communication with shoppers. David Potts, who started work on March 16, told 2,000 office workers that he will be working in a store
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Craft beer, art and music meet at new ale shop
IT’S cheers to a new craft beer shop in Shipley which sells drinks, art and music for sale. The Triangle, based in Bradford Road, has opened its doors in the town and is run by co-owners Gavin Hird and Harry Wheeler. It will initially stock
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Cat rescue launches initiative
A CHARITY has launched a new scheme. Through its new Fundraising Friday initiative, Yorkshire Cat Rescue, based in Keighley, hopes to raise enough money to meet its £1,000 monthly cat food bill. It is aimed at individuals, families and businesses
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Policing priorities outlined
POLICE in the Bowling and Barkerend ward have outlined their current neighbourhood policing priorities. Officers are keen to address the anti-social use of vehicles in the Fenby Avenue and Barkerend Road areas. In the Bradford Moor ward, anti-social
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Catering boiler is donated to village
A CATERING boiler for use around Queensbury has been donated to the village by two local councillors. Paul and Lynda Cromie used their own money to buy the equipment. “Whenever there is a community event, and there are 40 to 50 folk in there
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Foam pies in red nose fundraiser
TONG High School has totted up that it raised more than £1,300 for Comic Relief. The school sold the appeal’s trademark red noses, as well as holding bake sales, fancy dress days and sponsored silences. Brave teachers such as Cath Chaplin (
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MP backs cancer drugs campaign
PUDSEY MP Stuart Andrew has backed a woman’s fight to get a vital cancer drug reinstated to a treatment list. Nicola Wardle, who has suffered from a rare form of stomach cancer called Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST) since 2007, wants regorafenib
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Centre is set to change ownership
A GROUP established to keep Haworth Village Hall and Community Hub open says it will begin work on having the property transferred into its ownership. The building in Butt Lane, previously called Haworth Community Centre, is owned by Bradford Council
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Relatives are sought
STAFF are appealing for the relatives of a woman who died at Airedale Hospital to contact them. Linda Greenwood died on Friday, March 13. The 54-year-old Colne woman was born in Keighley. Anyone with information is asked to contact the
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Explosive fun for students in Science Week
EXPLOSIVE fun came to the classroom when Oakbank students celebrated British Science Week. Pupils at the Keighley school took part in a demo day held as part of the national initiative. The school’s technical team carried out a series of experiments
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Services join forces in new care action plan
SERVICES and organisations across Bradford and Airedale have joined forces on an action plan for improving the care for people in a mental health crisis. The three NHS clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven, Bradford
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Volunteers remove two tonnes of rubbish in area clean-up effort
TWO tonnes of rubbish were cleared from Eccleshill’s streets as part of a national spring clean event. Bradford Council wardens, ward officers, street cleansing staff and residents across the district took part in national Big Spring Clean Day.
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Musicians to play as part of concert
TWO young musicians from Bradford and Shipley have been chosen to take part in a concert to mark the tenth anniversary of Yorkshire Young Musicians (YYM). Harpist Amelia Todd, eight, from Bradford, and trombonist Jake Jones (pictured), 16, of Shipley
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Classes for disabled riders
AN East Morton-based riding club intends to provide a horse showing class for riders with disabilities in its 2015 season. Morton Showing Society, in Street Lane, will be offering the class at 11.30am on April 18, May 9, June 13 and September 19
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Get your teeth into issues of dentistry
RESIDENTS in Bradford have been urged to speak out about their difficulties in finding an NHS dentist. Healthwatch organisations across West Yorkshire are working together to highlight issues around information about, and access to, NHS dentists
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Collector drives a £227,000 bargain with collection of 3.000 toy cars, trucks and trains
A collection of 3,000 toy cars, trucks and trains which was built up over 50 years has been sold at auction for £227,000. Retired car dealer Raymond Hainsworth, 78, did not expect to make a fortune on the sale, as he has paid top prices for the
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Scars on 45 in tune for homecoming
RESIDENTS happy to be back home after a major blaze put them in temporary shelter have celebrated their return with a performance by musicians making waves in the USA. Scars on 45 keyboard player David Nova Nowakowski and his singer brother, Thomas
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MP makes visit to busy A&E ward
BRADFORD MP David Ward visited an accident and emergency ward on a busy Saturday night to see the “enormous pressure” staff are under. Mr Ward, Liberal Democrat MP for Bradford East, went to Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI), where he talked to patients
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Challenge to help charity
RUNNERS and walkers in Bradford are urged to join the Yorkshire Three Peaks. The challenge is to walk 24 miles in 12 hours in the Yorkshire Dales on June 6. It takes on the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough and encircles the head
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MP registers as a stem donor
PUDSEY MP Stuart Andrew has registered as a potential stem cell donor in a bid to help fight blood cancer. Delete Blood Cancer UK’s age criteria for signing up potential donors is now 17 to 55, which means donors who register before their 55th
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Highlighting dog thefts with walk
AN awareness walk is being held on Saturday featuring Siberian husky dog Murphy who was missing from Bradford for several weeks. The one-mile walk, Murphy’s Army – The Great British Dog Walk, starts at Centenary Square at 1pm. Registration is from
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Rider admits motoring offences
A SCOOTER rider who admitted to police he had no driving licence and that his machine wasn’t insured or MOT’d will now appear at court to face prosecution for those offences. The rider was stopped by police patrolling the Ravenscliffe area on Wednesday
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Pupils get creative to mark academy status
CHILDREN showed off their creative flair to celebrate a school’s achievements and its transition to academy status. Southmere Primary Academy is now sponsored by the Northern Education Trust and a number of guests, including the Lord Mayor of Bradford
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New book plots district’s history
THE Lord Mayor of Bradford will be guest of honour at the unveiling of a new history book. Bradford In 100 Dates, written by Civic Society chairman Alan Hall, highlights the events that made the district what it is. They include October 18,
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Secure your place in race
PLACES are available for this year’s Race for Life in Bradford. The five-kilometre run will be held at Lister Park, North Park Road, on Sunday, June 14, from 10.30am. Adult entry, for women aged 16 and over, is £14.99. Child entry, for
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Surgeries to be held in district pubs
THE Bradford South Ukip team plans to hold a series of surgeries in city pubs in the run-up to May’s elections. Its first pub surgery was held in the Drop Kick, Huddersfield Road, Low Moor, last week. This is the first in a series of pub meetings
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Judges give the pupils a fair trial in mock court day
STUDENTS from two Bradford schools will take on the region’s best after winning a city heat of a mock trials competition. Beckfoot School and Belle Vue Girls School finished first and second respectively in the Bradford stage of a national Magistrates
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College mill building could be knocked down to make way for flats
AN unused Bradford College building could soon be demolished to make way for a shop, dentist and low cost flats and stop it becoming a magnet for anti-social behaviour. The former Art School building, Junction Mill, on Thornton Road has been empty
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Live news blog - Monday, March 23
6:08pm That's it from the live blog until 9am tomorrow. We'll be back in the morning to bring you more of the latest Bradford news. 5:13pm COURT: A Bradford businessman who
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Parkinson won't put up with any Bradford City slackers
PHIL Parkinson is using City's break in Portugal to warn them that any slacking off will not be tolerated. The squad flew out to Faro early yesterday morning with the boss still fuming about frittering away another winning position against Fleetwood
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Lowes won't lose sleep over identity of Bradford Bulls' cup opponents
JIMMY Lowes is "not bothered" who the Bulls face in the Challenge Cup fifth round following yesterday's 74-6 annihilation of Workington.The draw will be made tomorrow evening and Lowes' men could face Super League sides Hull FC, Hull KR, Wakefield
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Substitutes the fall guys after late Bradford City collapse
City 2, Fleetwood 2 ANYONE in City's travelling party who viewed the getaway to Portugal as an FA Cup 'jolly' will be in for a nasty shock. The events from 4.47pm on Saturday onwards ensured a definite switch in mood when the squad regrouped
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Purtell hat-trick leads Bradford Bulls try romp after early stutters
Bradford Bulls 74, Workington 6 FANCY a trip to Salford? A home game with one of the Hull clubs or Wakefield perhaps? Or maybe even a rematch with Leigh following that tumultuous opening-day defeat? We will soon discover who the Bulls
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Calls for groups to follow in footsteps of Gareth Malone and get singing
BRADFORD Festival Choral Society is calling on local choirs and singing groups to join it in a special event as part of this year's Bradford Festival.The annual event will be held from Friday, June 12, to Sunday, June 14, in and around the City Park.
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Schools must do more to encourage apprentices, warns MP David Ward
BRADFORD schools are failing to encourage pupils to become apprentices because they would lose money, an MP has warned.David Ward called for "crazy incentives", which he claims are damaging the career chances of many young people, to be overhauled.As
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Bradford residents waiting five weeks for streetlight repairs
A WAITING list for streetlight repairs in Bradford is getting longer, despite a similar problem in Calderdale being almost eradicated. People reporting lights out in their neighbourhood are now having to wait up to five weeks before they are fixed
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Environmental Health team inspects Bradford takeaway following raw chicken complaint
A MAN has told of his disgust after biting into raw chicken as he ate food from a takeaway in Bradford. Jamie Deakin said he was violently sick for about half an hour after tucking into a portion of chicken pakora. The 23-year-old had ordered
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On This Day – March 23, 2015
25 years ago: Children's favourites Orinoco and Uncle Bulgaria, of the Wombles, came to Bradford to promote Tidy Britain's Spring Clean Day. 50 years ago: A quick-thinking 17-year-old ripped a blazing skirt from his sister-in-law before rolling
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Bradford Park Avenue marching towards safety
Oxford City 1, Bradford Park Avenue 2 TONIGHT could see Bradford Park Avenue crush the spirit of one of the relegation-threatened sides in Vanarama Conference North and all but guarantee their own safety at the same time. Avenue came from a
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Mother's battle to raise awareness of son's rare heart condition
A BRADFORD toddler is among just 200 people in the world battling against a potentially fatal heart condition.Jaxon Green-Moore has LEOPARD Syndrome, which affects the skin, face and heart and leaves him at risk of sudden death and unable to take part
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New website set up to encourage Bradford drivers caught in bus lanes to appeal fines
A MOTORIST who took Bradford Council to a tribunal over a bus lane fine has set up a website to encourage others to dispute their penalties. Graeme Raisbeck has been involved in a lengthy battle with the authority since he was caught by an enforcement
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Clean up your gardens or we'll fine you, warns Bradford Council
PEOPLE with filthy, litter-strewn gardens are being told to clear them up or face the consequences. Under tough new laws, householders who fail to clean-up could end up in court slapped with a fine of up to £2,500. And businesses who dump waste
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Heathrow announces plans to improve connections with Leeds Bradford Airport
IMPROVED links between Leeds Bradford and Heathrow airports are set to give regional businesses a £9 billion boost and create more than 11,000 jobs, it will be announced today. Heathrow Airport will outline a set of commitments to strengthen the
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Customers voting with their feet, says Morrisons chairman
THE chairman of Morrisons has said major supermarkets have lost their way on pricing and customers have "voted with their feet". Andy Higginson was speaking as the Bradford-based company begins to implement a new strategy to reverse a large fall
