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To the ‘Bash in a Flash!'
Starting on Wednesday April 1, ‘To the Bash in a flash’ will give supporters five separate opportunities to win one of 15 pairs of available places on this once-in-a-lifetime trip - You can enter just by going to facebook.com/supportingbulls Each
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Passenger suffers head injury in crash
A CAR passenger was taken to hospital with head injuries following a collision between a Renault Clio and a Range Rover. The crash happened just before 8am at the junction of Spen Lane and Woodlands Road in Gomersal and the Renault was badly damaged
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Shadow cabinet member packs food parcels during visit to Bradford foodbank
A SHADOW cabinet member helped to pack food parcels for needy families during a visit to a Bradford foodbank today.Labour’s shadow work and pensions secretary Rachel Reeves spoke to volunteers at the Bradford Metropolitan Foodbank.She visited the foodbank
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Redfearn to consider his future after assistant Thompson is axed
NEIL Redfearn admits his future as Leeds United head coach is uncertain following the shock dismissal of his assistant Steve Thompson after 105 days. Thompson has dovetailed effectively alongside Redfearn since joining the club but he was stood
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Driver jailed for his dangerous driving near school gates
PUPILS, parents and staff had a lucky escape when a dangerous driver overtook a line of traffic and drove over a zebra crossing outside a Bradford primary school, a court heard.While other drivers slowed down to allow parents and children of Copthorne
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The manager knows not what he does
I learned all about Easter on the bus this week, and in the spirit of the season I'm going to share it with you.There was a very young girl on the bus with her grandad and she shared with him - and the rest of the passengers - what she had been learning
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Dairy farmers face difficult decisions as milk quotas are scrapped
DAIRY farmers in West and North Yorkshire - nearly 600 of them altogether - will be wondering what the latest decision by the European Union is likely to mean for their future in the production of milk and other dairy products.On April 1 the EU scrapped
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It's seconds out as Foresters take on Morley in Yorkshire Cup
HOLDERS Wharfedale will be sending out their second string when they start their defence of the Yorkshire Cup on Saturday.With opponents Morley having a National Three North fixture, it has been agreed that the tie will be a second team encounter.The
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Angling lines
BRADFORD CITY AASome anglers have reported back after their forays onto the rivers, now that the trout season has opened. Despite spring-like weather, it has been deceptively cool and water levels have been low, with few fish moving. However, rain in
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Car seized after high speed driving and handbrake turns
A CAR police have seen being driven dangerously has been seized after being found unattended. Officers had previously seen the gold Ford Focus being driven at high speed and hand-brake turned in Thackeray Road on the Ravenscliffe estate then saw it again
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Hanson banking on Bradford City hanging on to strike partner Stead
JAMES Hanson has joined the call to keep Jon Stead at Valley Parade.City have opened talks with the ten-goal striker's agent about a new deal in the summer after his loan from Huddersfield ends.Hanson sees his experienced partner as the perfect mentor
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Police explain why armed officers attended head-on collision
POLICE are re-appealing for witnesses to a head-on crash on a busy Bradford road which left three people injured. The high speed impact, in Great Horton Road, caused considerable damage to the two cars, with debris strewn over a wide area.
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Man, 73, appears in court accused of trying to knife to death his wife and daughter
A 73-YEAR-OLD man has appeared at Bradford Crown Court charged with trying to knife to death his wife and daughter. Shaukat Ali, of Salisbury Road, Keighley, was remanded back into custody today by Judge Jonathan Durham Hall QC. Ali is accused
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Four people seen running away from crashed car
FOUR people ran from a car last night after it was crashed into bollards in Liversedge.A member of the public reported seeing the Peugeot 307 being driven erratically just before the collision on Knowler Hill. It happened at about 11.20pm.Fire crews were
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Needs of carers must now be met as new law strengthens the rights and recognition
FOR the first time, adult carers' needs are an equal footing with the needs of those they look after, following new legislation which came into force yesterday. The new Care Act 2014 represents the most significant reform of care and support in
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Misguided views will reap the whirlwind
SIR – In replying to the archetypal Working Class Tory, Mrs Robinson, (T&A 30 Mar) I am at a loss to know quite where to start. Firstly, there are no communists anymore Mrs Robinson, communism is as dated as hippies and the ethos of caring
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Zero tolerance for traffic infringements
SIR – With regard to the article, City named one of worst crash areas, not surprising is it? Here is an idea, get a police presence at the traffic lights at the junction of Killinghall Road and Barkerend Road. I guarantee that within one hour
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Did Labour take regulation lessons?
SIR – COLIN Durkin and Brian Holmas, (Letters, March 31), appear both confused and are again ignoring important facts. To Mr Durkin, (who says, “the people of this country” didn’t vote for the coalition Government): Pray tell: when did “the people
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Baildon town precept row rumbles on and on
SIR – NONE of the Baildon Town Council have been elected through the ballot box. Six were elected unopposed, five co-opted and one vacancy. It is questioned whether this virtually unelected body had the remit to increase the precept by 125 per
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Climate attitudes need to change
SIR – Keith Thomson’s recent Enviro-Watch column in the T&A was particularly thought-provoking. Titled, “Cold comfort for the planet as we take path of least effort,” it was an extremely well-argued case about how climate change is not being taken
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Annual Valley Parade tournament to take place to mark 30th anniversary of fire tragedy
THE 30th annual Valley Parade Memorial Tournament, held in honour of the 56 football fans who lost their lives in the Bradford City fire disaster in 1985, is set to take place this weekend.More than 320 young players will take to the field at the Marley
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Stop imports of beer festivals
SIR – YOU couldn’t make it up, could you? Bradford is holding an Oktoberfest. Guess when? The clue is in the title – August. This event is to showcase businesses and products from Germany, including music from bands specially flown in from Bavaria.
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On This Day – April 2, 2015
25 years ago: The Telegraph & Argus switchboard was jammed after an earth tremor measuring about three on the Richter Scale rocked Bradford, with callers across the district reporting the ground moving beneath their feet and buildings shaking with
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Be realistic about future of our planet
I'M often accused of being a right Jeremiah, and of being too negative about what's happening to the planet and its climate. It is suggested that I should be more hopeful particularly in the light of some recent figures and information, but I still think
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We must be on guard against pension fraud
The pension reforms which come into force this month will be good news for some, as it will allow them to access their money to spend how they wish. However, they are also giving a fresh opportunity to pounce for the unscrupulous fraudsters who
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Investigation continues into mystery of human remains found near footpath
FURTHER forensic tests are ongoing to establish the identity of a man whose badly decomposed remains were found off a footpath in Cleckheaton. The grim discovery was made on Wednesday, February 25, off Scholes Lane, Scholes, and a path between
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Showing you care with society vote
A BUILDING society is urging members to use their annual vote to have their say on the organisation’s running and raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. For every vote received at Yorkshire Building Society’s annual general meeting, a donation
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You’re hired! New director for the RICS
VICTORIA Hampson has been appointed regional director of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ North and Midlands area, responsible for its members in Yorkshire, after six months acting on an interim basis Previously RICS member services manager
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Clients to benefit as firms join together
TWO local accountancy firms are merging to take advantage of synergies between their operations in a move they say would benefit clients of both firms. Watson Buckle, based in Cottingley, is merging with Paul T Spivey CA Limited, which will now
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Cyber crime protection
LOCAL small firms have been urged to ensure they are covered against cyber crime which could not only damage their bottom line but also their reputation. UNA, an organisation in which Bradford-based insurance broker T L Dallas has a stake, issued
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Travel firm recognised with awards
BRADFORD-based travel business Redfern has been recognised in two categories at this year’s Northern Tech Awards. Redfern was named as one of the North’s top 15 fastest growing larger technology companies as well as being cited in the top 50 fast
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Cricket club gets funding for junior coaches
A BRADFORD cricket club will be able to expand its number of junior coaches thanks to a donation from a chartered accountants. Thornton Cricket Club received the £500 funding from the Watson Buckle Foundation, a charitable fund set up by the firm
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Students in tour of Parliament
POLITICS students from Guiseley School have enjoyed a tour of Parliament with Pudsey MP Stuart Andrew (right). Mr Andrew took the group around the historic House of Commons and House of Lords, as well as answering questions from the students as
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Eggcellent gift idea
A BRADFORD chemical cleaning company has donated more than 100 Easter eggs to a charitable appeal. Staff (pictured) at Christeyns, based in Rutland Street, handed 118 eggs over to Bradford’s Junior Chamber International (JCI), and the treats will
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Farm owners and friends in kind hospice donation
A FARM has ploughed a £1,200 donation into Manorlands. Jay McLarnon and Heather Airey (pictured) – owners of New Redcar Farm at Whitley Head, Steeton – and friends raised the cash with various activities last year, including a barbecue and Christmas
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Hospital plea for relatives
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 lived in Colne, but was born in Keighley. Contact the hospital’s bereavement team on 01535
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Fire service sales pitches
WEST Yorkshire Fire Service is hosting a car boot sale every month until September this year. The sales are at fire service headquarters in Birkenshaw on April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23 and September 27 between 8.30am and 1pm each time
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VIDEO: Police probe possible arson attack on Bradford clothes shop
A FIRE at a clothes shop in Bradford is being treated as a possible arson attack. Police and fire investigators are looking into the cause of the fire, which happened at Dulhan on White Abbey Road at about 4.30am today. MORE TOP STORIES
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Help for people with dementia
A SENSORY room has been opened at a Steeton hospital. The facility – at Priory Hospital Keighley, formerly the Willows – is designed to help patients with dementia. It provides gentle stimulation for sight, sound, touch and smell. Hospital
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Wizard of Oz film's 75th anniversary to be marked with events
MUNCHKINS, Flying Monkeys and good witches will be a common sight in Bradford over in the coming months. Echoes of Oz began in style with a Rainbow Bazaar at Forsters Bistro and quirky cabaret event. The programme is inspired by the 75th anniversary
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Take part and go green
AN ENVIRONMENTAL charity that created a community garden is keen for people to get involved. Bradford Community Environment Project (BCEP) has developed the area in Wibsey Park, off Reevy Avenue and is now opening a volunteer-run shop which will
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Warning for scooterist over his future conduct
POLICE have warned a Bradford man over his future conduct after deeming he had ridden his moped in an anti-social manner in the Wyke area. Officers found the bike at a known address in the area, and despite the man denying he had ridden it, he
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Pray all day and all night as church to open 24 hours
A CLECKHEATON church is commemorating Easter by opening for 24 hours. St John the Evangelist, in Church Street, will open from sunrise on Saturday until sunrise on Easter Sunday to allow visitors to pray. The church has also organised community
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Woman in Bradford NCP car park fall remains in hospital
A WOMAN who plunged to the pavement outside a Bradford city centre car park remained in hospital last night. Police were called to reports of a woman on the roof of the former Sportshoes.com store in Hall Ings at about 3.30pm on Tuesday. The empty
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Group is formed to help sufferers
DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY campaigners have formed a committee as part of moves to raise awareness of the condition. Dementia Friendly Keighley, whose members include volunteers and experienced professionals, held its inaugural annual general meeting last
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Upgraded home has all the family mod cons
Croftlands, Bradford, BD10 8RW £349,500 Robert Watts, Five Lane Ends Telephone 01274 614804 I wasn’t to their taste, or in their style, but this house in Croftlands must have had something, because the current owners have lived there since
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Carer found not guilty of sex attack on elderly woman
A FEMALE carer has been cleared of sexually assaulting an elderly woman at a nursing home. Maria Bucag was accused of inappropriately touching the woman at Ashcroft Nursing Home, Undercliffe, Bradford, on May 2 last year. Yesterday, the case
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Defibrillator for the public
TWO COUNCILLORS have bought a defibrillator to help heart attack victims. The life-saving device will be stored in a secure box outside the Community Hub, in Steeton, where it will be accessible to all residents. If people dial 999 in an emergency
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Scams targeting the elderly and vulnerable 'are going unreported'
MANY scams targeting elderly and vulnerable people are going unreported, a meeting in the district has been told. Keighley Soroptimists heard that some fraud had become so commonplace it was “part of everyday life”. Speaker Lanson Moore, from
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Top award for nurse’s dedication
DEDICATED nurse Jean Ross has been awarded a top accolade for her work. The 62-year-old, of Silsden, is pictured being awarded The British Journal of Nursing’s Stoma Care Nurse of the Year title. She was nominated by patients and her nursing colleagues
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Hit and run driver is sought by police after man left with head injuries
POLICE last night appealed for witnesses following a hit-and-run crash in Bradford which left a man needing hospital treatment for a head injury. The 56-year-old victim was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary after being knocked to the ground in
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Ex-police duo taken as clients by agency
CRIME fiction writers Bob and Carol Bridgestock, who served for nearly 50 years between them with West Yorkshire Police, have been taken on by a top London agent. The husband and wife authors, who are originally from Brighouse, have been accepted
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Quad bike is seized after football matches disruption
POLICE have seized a quad bike that was being used to disrupt football matches in Shipley. Officers in the off-road motorcycle team were called to Hirst Wood Road, after reports that several youths were riding the bike around a football pitch as
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Gospel night nets church £2,000 for restoration
A CHARITY night raised £2,075 to help restore a church. Westgate Baptist Church, in Carlisle Road, Manningham, held a gospel concert and meal on March 14. Brenda Naylor, from the church, said: “This was a splendid and enjoyable evening which
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Woman, 37, accused of burgling homes of elderly
A 37-YEAR-OLD woman is to stand trial at Bradford Crown Court on May 18 accused of burgling the homes of two elderly people. Basia Chapman, of Colyton Mount, Allerton, Bradford, was remanded back into custody yesterday by Judge Jonathan Durham
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Milliband prepares for TV debate
ED Miliband is preparing for tonight's election debate showdown with David Cameron and other party leaders by getting out and talking to voters. The Labour leader said he values the chance to “talk directly” in the live broadcast about how he wants
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Labour say SME’s fears listened to
OWNERS of small businesses in the Spen Valley who raised concerns with shadow chancellor Ed Balls have been listened to, according to a Labour candidate. Jo Cox, Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Batley and Spen, welcomed Mr Balls’ announcement
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‘MPs must make debt a priority’
A DEBT charity has called on would-be MPs for Batley and Spen to make promoting debt advice a priority. National Debtline says it has received nearly 500 calls from people living in the Batley and Spen constituency since 2013. And in addition
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Sentence for man who stole from mum
A 21-YEAR-OLD man who stole a Playstation, Xbox and games from his mother has been ordered to do unpaid work for the community. Jordan Pattison, of Mark Close, Idle, Bradford, pleaded guilty to taking the items from a house in Roydstone Terrace
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Driving instructor is cleared of all child sex abuse allegations
A BRADFORD driving instructor has been cleared of all the allegations of sexual abuse against him. Duncan Carney, pictured, 53, of Norwood Street, Bankfoot, was last month found not guilty by a jury at Bradford Crown Court of five charges involving
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Ballerinas have landed on their feet
THREE young ballerinas have landed roles in a prestigious English Youth Ballet production. Bethany Firth, 11, Lauren Firth, eight, and Livvi Ellis-Sharp, 12, all attend classes at the PM Gibson School of Theatre Dance near Scholes. The youngsters
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Danger rider has scooter seized by police
POLICE have seized a scooter after reports it was being ridden dangerously on New Line in the Greengates area of Bradford. Local residents reported the scooter being used in an anti-social manner on at least two occasions, and officers located
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Topless somersaulting fan has ‘no regrets’ over Bradford City v Reading pitch invasion
A FOOTBALL fan who ran on to a pitch topless and performed somersaults during Bradford City’s FA Cup replay against Reading said he has no regrets about it the incident despite facing a potential banning order. Charlie Sumner, 20, staged a one-man
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Recycling to be promoted in Bradford area
BRADFORD East neighbourhood team is working with recycling staff on Wednesday, April 15, between 9.30am and 1.30pm to promote and improve the uptake of recycling in Undercliffe. Some residents are already keen recyclers but the fortnightly collections
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Knifeman is jailed after brandishing weapon in Bradford street
A 29-YEAR-OLD man has been put behind bars for eight months for brandishing a knife in a Bradford street. Abena Ojendi, of Maitland Close, Allerton, Bradford, pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article in a public place on September 6 last
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Woman suffers head injuries in crash near motorway roundabout
A woman was taken to hospital suffering from head injuries after her car collided with a lamp-post.The crash happened on the A638 Bradford Road, seconds after the woman had exited the Chain Bar roundabout under the M62, at about 10.50pm yesterday. She
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Man denies threat to kill
A 43-YEAR-old man appeared before magistrates in Bradford yesterday accused of making threats to kill a 17-year-old girl. Nazam Hussain, of Lingwood Road, Four Lane Ends, Bradford, pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was released on conditional
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Robbie's crash course in 'bruising' Bradford-Halifax derbies
MUCH was made of the Leeds-Bradford rivalry which characterised everything that was good about Super League in the early years of the Millennium. But Robbie Hunter-Paul remembers a time when derbies against Halifax took centre stage. The Bulls
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Lowes backs Sinfield to prosper in the 15-man code
JIMMY Lowes believes Kevin Sinfield’s cross-code switch to Yorkshire Carnegie will prove a “fantastic move” for both parties.The Bulls head coach is well qualified to judge as he spent a year coaching the rugby union outfit before leaving to take the
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Live daily news blog - Thursday, April 2
5:01pm That's all from the live blogs for this week. Enjoy the Easter Bank Holiday weekend and don't forget to send your Easter pictures to newsdesk@telegraphandargus.co.uk. 5:00pm
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9 ideas for family fun this Easter Bank Holiday weekend
From traditional Easter Eggs hunts to the fun of the fair, a range of entertainment takes place in the Bradford district over the Easter weekend. 1. Bingley Food and Drink Festival - Foodies will be flocking to this event, which starts today and
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No time for sulking says Darby, as Bantams aim to gloat at Keepmoat
SKIPPER Stephen Darby hopes the tonic of a Yorkshire derby tomorrow can quickly revive City’s spirits.The Bantams missed the chance to hit the top six with Tuesday’s home loss to Chesterfield. But they are straight back into action, with an Easter double
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Bulls' clash with derby foes Halifax will be worth the 12-year wait, says Lowes
JIMMY Lowes is looking forward to renewing an explosive rivalry with Halifax he remembers as being bigger than the Leeds-Bradford derby. The Bulls will face their local rivals in a league fixture for the first time in well over a decade in tomorrow
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VIDEO: Prayers and beers as vicar holds services in city centre pub
PINTS and parishioners could soon be a regular city centre sight as a minister swaps his pulpit for the pub. It will be Holy Orders at the Brewfactory when the Reverend Graeme Dutton introduces weekly Monday evening sessions to speak to the faithful
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Rank-and-file officers oppose closure of Keighley police station
Closing Keighley's police station would lead to a deterioration in service and undo years of work. The warning was issued by a senior representative of rank-and-file officers. Nick Smart, chairman of the West Yorkshire Police Federation, said
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Albion Sports thump Liversedge in derby
ALBION Sports were comfortable 5-2 winners in the derby against struggling Liversedge in the Toolstation Northern Counties East Premier Division last night. Joel Farrer gave Sedge a 15th-minute lead but Andy Philp levelled on his debut minutes
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Bradford retirees warned of pension pot frauds
OLDER people in Bradford are being warned that this month's pensions changes could give fraudsters more opportunities to prey on vulnerable people who have accessed their retirement cash early. West Yorkshire Trading Standards is issuing the scam
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7 appear before Bradford and Keighley magistrates
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: Uzma Aziz, aged 24, of Firth Road, Heaton; theft, 12 months’ conditional discharge, £75 costs. Louise Senior, aged 25, of Hapsburg Court, Little Horton; loitering for the
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Bradford boy, eight, killed in hit-and-run crash in Pakistan
A BRADFORD schoolboy has been killed in a hit and run crash in Pakistan after getting a last-minute flight to a family wedding. Sameer Iqbal's uncle Mehboob Alam said the eight-year-old's tragic death had devastated his family and friends.
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Driveway drama as would-be thieves cause £8,500 damage trying to steal family car
THIEVES who burgled a family’s house in January have now returned to steal their car. The two men used a key stolen in the first raid to try to drive away the vehicle from the home. Although the pair were forced to flee empty-handed, they caused
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Driveway drama as would-be thieves cause £8,500 damage trying to steal family car
THIEVES who burgled a family’s house in January have now returned to steal their car. The two men used a key stolen in the first raid to try to drive away the vehicle from the home. Although the pair were forced to flee empty-handed, they caused
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Big screen exhibition shows images of Bradford's past
FROM early trolleybuses to the then shiny new magistrates court, images of Bradford past will be beamed into the city centre of the present this Easter.Fascinating images of the past century in Centenary Square - showing how it looked in the early and
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Neglected dog was found at 'death's door', magistrates told
A PEDIGREE Shih Tzu dog was "days away from death", because of a lack of care given by its owner, magistrates heard. The RSPCA said Nicole Dheroo's pet was unrecognisable as a dog and was severely underweight, infected, collapsed and dehydrated
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Charity boss condemns mean burglars after raid leaves it struggling to operate
A CHARITY boss has condemned mean burglars who broke into its Bradford premises and stole vital cash and equipment. The raiders struck at the Ark Charity Shop in Heaton, forcing the door lock and ransacking the building before fleeing with £600
