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Elderly 'disabled' man feared dead in city house blaze
AN elderly man, possibly disabled, is believed to have died in a horror fire at his Bradford home this evening. Fire crews from Odsal were called to a "serious" blaze at a house on Croft Street in Wibsey, and alerted police to attend the scene
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Guiseley get play-off bid back on track
Colwyn Bay 1 Guiseley 3 Guiseley’s play-off hopes are firmly intact as they go into tomorrow’s home clash with relegation-threatened Stalybridge Celtic after a comfortable victory in Wales on Saturday. With just five games remaining, the Lions
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Feather equaliser ensures Silsden share spoils
West Didsbury & Chorlton 1 Silsden 1 Silsden earned a point from a competitive fixture on a difficult surface at West Didsbury & Chorlton in which the home side had most of the first half but the Cobbydalers came closest to winning it in
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Brighouse boost for derby with Farsley
BRIGHOUSE Town have the wind in their sails ahead of tomorrow’s Evo-Stik First Division North derby against hosts Farsley at Throstle Nest.Paul Quinn’s men beat Kendal Town 3-1 at the Dual Seal Stadium while ten-man Farsley suffered a humbling 5-1 defeat
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Lizzie Armitstead finishes eighth in Tour of Flanders
OTLEY'S Lizzie Armitstead failed in her quest to win the punishing Tour of Flanders road race in Belgium.The Olympic silver medallist had talked of her determination to land the prestigious title in the run-up to the big race, placing it as a higher priority
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Foresters poleaxe Morley on way to last four
Yorkshire Cup quarter-final: Morley 0 Wharfedale 104 SKILFUL Wharfedale Foresters trounced a young Morley Seconds, running in 16 tries to book a semi-final at Cleckheaton on Wednesday, April 15 (7.00). But one of the talking points afterwards
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Redfearn stays focused on the job as Leeds United well beaten by Blackburn
Leeds United 0 Blackburn Rovers 3NEIL Redfearn vowed to put all thoughts about his own future aside until after tomorrow's Championship game at Wolves at the earliest.The home fans showed their support for the Leeds boss in the wake of assistant Steve
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Bradford Park Avenue must play three matches in one week
BRADFORD Park Avenue still have seven games of their season left as they head to Hyde this afternoon after Saturday’s home game against second-placed AFC Fylde in the Vanarama North was postponed.Hyde were not in action on Saturday either but it was confirmed
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Scully kick ensures Victoria victorious in fiery encounter
Victoria Rangers 8 Boothtown Terriers 6A LATE penalty from ace marksman Aiden Scully saw Victoria Rangers post the double over visitors Boothtown Terriers in a bone-haking Pennine League Division One encounter at Eccleshill Sports Club.The opening exchanges
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Depleted Albion Sports are done four!
ALBION Sports boss Kulwinder Sandhu was angry at the dismal display of his own side as they slumped to a 4-0 defeat at Handsworth Parramore in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division. Sandhu said: “It was a very bad day at the office
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Eccleshill boss Jones feels ‘robbed’ following penalties controversy
ECCLESHILL UNITED head coach Gerard Jones was left fuming after his side went down 2-1 at Bottesford Town in Division One of the Northern Counties East League after the home side were awarded two controversial first-half penalties. Terry Barwick
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Retrospective planning permission is sought for extension
PLANNERS in Bradford are being asked to give permission for a side and rear extension at an address where the work has already been completed. A retrospective planning application has been submitted for the work, at an address in Glen View Avenue, by
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Motorway speeding offences are halved
NUMBERS of motorists fined or prosecuted for speeding on West Yorkshire's motorway network tumbled by more than half last year, compared to 2013.Statistics released by West Yorkshire Police show 1,009 motorists faced police action in 2014, including 80
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Delight at rejection of plans for 62 new homes on edge of town
THE REJECTION of plans to build 62 houses on the edge of Silsden has been welcomed by local politicians.The town’s three district councillors spoke against the proposed development in fields off Bolton Road during a Bradford Council planning meeting.The
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Brontë sisters' servant returns to Parsonage in Haworth for Easter weekend
The Bronte sisters’ servant Tabby Aykroyd has returned to Haworth this weekend.She is at the Bronte Parsonage Museum to tell visitors stories about the four famous siblings and 19th-century village life.Tabby, played by Volunteer Education Assistant,
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Top Bradford speedway rider dies aged 77
FORMER speedway rider Nigel Boocock who started his career at Odsal with the Bradford Tudors from 1955 to 1957, has died aged 77 in Australia. He became one of England's greatest ever riders and appeared in eight World Individual Finals, and was
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No points but two quality goals and ten out of ten for effort from Thackley
Thackley 2 Worksop Town 4 IT IS a measure of how well Thackley’s revival has gone that they competed with an excellent Worksop side in a thoroughly entertaining game at Dennyfield. The Tigers – the Northern Counties East Premier Division table-toppers
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Four men sought after teenage girl mugged on greenway
Police are continuing to appeal for information following the attempted robbery of a teenager on the outskirts of Cleckheaton.The 17-year-old victim was walking alone on the Spen Valley Greenway at the bridge over Primrose Lane at around 7pm on Wednesday
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Victory means Liversedge can breathe sigh of relief
LIVERSEDGE are all but safe in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division after a 1-0 victory at Maltby Main. Tom Jackson scored the game’s only goal in the 33rd minute.
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Hundreds take part in 30th annual Valley Parade Memorial Tournament
HUNDREDS of players have taken to the field this weekend for the 30th annual Valley Parade Memorial Tournament. The competition, held at Keighley's Marley Activities and Coaching Centre yesterday and today, commemorates the tragic events of the
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A story that shows value of travel insurance
The tale of James Kellett and the tragedy that befell him while on holiday with his wife is a salutary lesson to us all, especially those who may be jetting away for the Easter break.Mr Kellett's wife Diana fell desperately ill on holiday in Alicante
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Awful state of pitch has silenced campaigners
SIR – Regarding widespread criticism of the poor state of the Bradford City pitch, no wonder the “Bulls for Valley Parade” brigade have quietly crept back into the woodwork. J R Renshaw, Currer Street, Bradford
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UPDATE: Bradford Brewery pledges to put up candidate to oppose George Galloway if he is re-elected
GEORGE Galloway, the candidate for Bradford West, has played down the importance of a Twitter exchange with a new micro-brewery and bar which has just opened in the city. Bradford Brewery, in Rawson Road tweeted to Mr Galloway’s popular account
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Maybe Lottery funds could be shared around more
SIR – The T&A tells us (March 28) that Bradford Council will use a £49 million Lottery grant to develop an integrated “early years pathway” for babies and young children in Bowling and Barkerend, Bradford Moor and Little Horton. This is a huge
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Road humps have been put in dangerous place
SIR – Would it be possible to find the reason for putting road humps on Green Lane, Baildon? Have there been a number of accidents? Have vehicles been using it as a race track? The humps are situated on or very close to sharp bends, they are
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Leaked so-called cuts are cause for concern
SIR – The Conservative leadership have, so far, steadfastly refused to officially state where their planned £12 billion of welfare cuts will be coming from. Yet the BBC has made public a civil service leak to them which may give us a bit of a clue
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Member looking for a scapegoat on campaign
SIR – I read the story regarding Ukip and Hope Not Hate (T&A March 31) with utter incredulity, because when you read the article, you find that there isn’t a story there at all. In fact it’s another example of Ukip’s Jason Smith looking for
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All smiles for hospital services
SIR – I was admitted to Ward 28 of the BRI on March 16 for a knee replacement operation under the care of Mr Taggart and his team and I would like, through your column, to say a very big thank you for the care, attention and patience shown by all the
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Phoenix symbol faces Armageddon
SIR – Should we be fearful of the Liberal Democrats having any involvement in a further coalition pact, or instead look forward as their dismal poll ratings show, to their “Armageddon” with a “big bang” then disappearing within a “black hole” in outer
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A more enlightened policy for dark roads
SIR – On December 3, 2014, I reported to the Council eight streetlights not working on Hill Top Road, Thornton, an area where people have to walk in the road because there are no pavements. Sixteen weeks later they’re still not working. We don’
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Voters asked to check hopefuls’ animal record
SIR - Whether you love or loathe politics, the General Election on May 7 is a matter of life and death for many animals. The badger cull may be halted, continued in the two pilot zones or rolled out across the whole country depending on the outcome
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Six teenagers arrested as part of burglary investigation in Bradford
SIX teenagers have been arrested as part of a police investigation into a burglary in Bradford. On Friday evening, police received a call from a member of the public alerting them to an ongoing burglary at a property. Officers were scrambled
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Palestine comments were out of order
SIR – During the recent Israeli general election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (pictured) stated that he would not permit a state of Palestine to come into existence so long as he held power. He did this to appeal to voters of a particular
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Rival fans were a great credit to football
SIR – I AM am writing to express what a true credit Oldham Athletic fans were on Saturday. It was a fantastic gesture by them to offer a minute’s applause in the 56th minute in memory of those who died and were affected by the fire. They also
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Eternal Tory fairytale works to their disadvantage
SIR - Mr Chapman's (T&A March 31) verbatim regurgitation of Tory press propaganda is becoming somewhat tiresome. I wonder if he realises that when doing so, he is simply promoting the views and aspirations of the four billionaires that own
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Road crashes are no surprise in Bradford
SIR – IF you want to drive in Bradford as fast as you like, uninsured, untaxed and on your mobile phone then Barkerend Road is the road for you. There are no speed cameras and no APR. You like jumping red lights even when children are crossing?
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It is vital that city’s rail links be improved
Bradford's "split" rail system has for a long time been a cause of consternation for many.There are sporadic suggestions about how to feasibly connect the Interchange with Forster Square, but the fact is that the opportunity arose - and was
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Easter events provide fun for all the family across Bradford district
A WIDE range of Easter events have provided entertainment across the district over the Bank Holiday weekend.At Northcliffe Woods, Shipley a giant Easter Bunny oversaw Spring fun, a grand picnic and organised egg and spoon races in the historic woodland
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Children hunt for Easter eggs at historic East Riddlesden Hall
Children are hunting for Easter eggs in and around East Riddlesden Hall this weekend.Families visiting the National Trust manor house are able to take part in the Cadbury Easter Egg Trail.The activity began on Good Friday, as the 17th century house and
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Bazaar expansion plan to create 33 new stalls
A bazaar granted a licence three years ago is looking to expand with an extension that would create 33 extra market stalls. Bradford Council is being asked to grant planning permission for the scheme, which would mean changes to the Bradford Bazaar's
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Sneijder sorry for promoting knives on anniversary of Leeds United fans' death
GALATASARY'S Wesley Sneijder has apologised to Leeds' fans after promoting a club-branded knife set that he is endorsing. On Saturday Leeds marked 15 years since the deaths of supporters Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight, who were stabbed by
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Education spokesman tells Bradford parents of Labour's plans for schools
SHADOW Education spokesman Tristram Hunt visited Birkenshaw to meet residents, parents and pupils concerned about schools policy.Mr Hunt spoke about Labour's plans for education and listened to local concerns about class sizes, support for teachers and
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Residents appeal for action to stamp out dog dirt
Keighley residents have urged councillors to take action against dog mess on pavements in their neighbourhood.Keighley West ward councillors Jan Smithies and Adrian Farley have pledged to try to stamp out the menace in Exley Head.The Labour politicians
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200 pupils' digital artwork showcases 'brilliant Bradford'
MORE than 200 primary school pupils have showcased pieces of digital artwork based around the theme of Isn't Bradford Brilliant?An exhibition involved at least one piece of work from every child at Fagley Primary School, Falsgrave Avenue.The event was
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Job losses expected as 150-year-old Keighley business leaves town
A 150-year-old part of Keighley's industrial heritage is set to leave the town in less than three months.Dean Smith & Grace, which manufactures, services and repairs lathes, is to be moved to Halifax by its parent company Machine Tool Technology Group
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Bradford a hotspot for home buyers as demand rises by 30%
DEMAND for new homes in Bradford has risen by nearly 30 per cent since December according to a property 'hotspots' register.Latest figures from online property specialist eMoov.co.uk show the district among the highest Northern climbers with a 29 per
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Pupils to help at new Shipley store opening
Local primary school pupils are to play a key role when a new £4 million Bradford food store opens Children from Low Ash Primary School at Wrose will help to officially open the new Co-operative food store on Wrose Road, Shipley, on Thursday. They
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Knitters raise an egg-cellent £15,000 with 10,000 chick covers for Easter treats
A CHARITY has knitted more than 10,000 Easter chicks, raising £15,000 in the process. The Carers' Resource, which has bases in Bradford and Craven districts, came up with the idea of knitting covers for Cadbury Creme Eggs seven years ago. Every
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Parking boost for BRI as part of new £28m hospital wing
MORE parking spaces are to be created as part of Bradford Royal Infirmary’s new £28m hospital wing when work starts this week.The multi-million pound modernisation project that will transform the hospital's children's services as well as include a state-of-the
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Family's warning after pet dog savaged in front garden
A FAMILY has been left distraught after its much-loved Jack Russell was brutally savaged by a pair of marauding dogs who invaded the front garden.Six-year-old Boggie has been fighting for her life at a local vets following the attack in Waterside Fold
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District's very own 'Super Gran' flies to the aid of national charity
A GRANDMA who plunged 15,000 feet in a charity skydive together with her son said she wanted to do it again - the very moment her feet touched the ground. Thrill-loving Maureen Morley, 68, of Sandbeds, Keighley, and her son Matthew, 34, finally made their
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Rooftop drama as distressed woman is rescued from top of building
A distressed woman had to be rescued from a roof 40 feet above Keighley bus depot last night. The town's fire crew were called to the midnight incident at the garaging area in Russell Street by police. They used their long ladder to reach the
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Pet cockerel 'Elvis' pecked to death after yobs set up cock fight
POLICE are hunting yobs suspected of setting up a cock fight in which a pet bird was killed. The Pekin cockerel called Elvis "because of his side burns and quiff" was found by his owner, Andrew Hinkinson, lying pecked to death at Middletown allotments
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40 appear before Bradford and Keighley magistrates
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: Robert Barton, aged 28, of Coles Way, Riddlesden; drink-driving, £320 fine, £117 costs, banned from driving for 36 months. Lisa Dickson, aged 42, of Fern Hill Avenue, Shipley
