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Do you have depression?

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a debilitating and chronic illness which is characterised across a broad spectrum of emotional and physical symptoms. Most notable amongst these symptoms are a persistent low mood, a preoccupation with thoughts

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Redfearn seeks resolution over future as Leeds United lose see-saw clash

Wolves 4 Leeds United 3 Neil Redfearn admitted he will be seeking clarification about his own position over the next month after Leeds lost to a late goal in a seven-goal thriller at Molineux today. A last-gasp strike from Dave Edwards earned

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Bridge of sighs for Guiseley as Celts take spoils

Guiseley 0 Stalybridge Celtic 2 TEN-MAN Guiseley’s grip on the play-off places in the Vanarama Conference North became more tenuous as Stalybridge Celtic boosted their own chances of escaping the drop by pulling off a shock win. Mark Bower’

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First-half goal blitz secures Bradford Park Avenue victory at relegated Hyde

Hyde 1 Bradford Park Avenue 3 Bradford Park Avenue continued their climb towards a mid-table finish after a comfortable win at already-relegated Hyde in the Conference North today. They put the disappointment of Saturday’s postponement at home

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Destructive bird shoots are not conservation

SIR – There has been much in the press recently about the RSPB praising the alleged conservation efforts by some shoots, yet nobody has pointed out that certain initiatives are carried out to provide cover for birds deemed to be suitable for target

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Bombarded by cold calls on telephone

SIR – Iain Morris’ letter (T&A, March 30) regarding nuisance calls, seems I’m not alone when receiving withheld numbers or ones that begin with 0100, 0341 but the best one was recently 0000 00000. Re-dialling this, “number not recognised”.

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Green dog walkers left feeling blue

SIR – I have been trying to set up a Green Dog Walkers Scheme at Northcliffe Park in Shipley but after several telephone calls to the Shipley Council Office, and being passed from pillar to post, with promises that somebody involved in the scheme will

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Time for Labour to nail colours to colliery prop

SIR – NO support from Government to keep Kellingley Colliery open is not a surprise to most. Although the grounds for this, ie, little value to the taxpayer are spurious to say the least. As when did taxpayer value ever come into the equation?

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The new project giving Bradford children a fresh look at nature

LINDA Marshall, a teaching assistant at St Columba's Catholic Primary School in Bradford, spends her days nurturing the next generation and encouraging them to respect and appreciate the world around them - in particular the wildlife inhabiting their

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Culture day’s empty end

SIR – As one who does not hesitate to criticise Bradford, it pleases me to be able to turn the coin and relate a most enjoyable day last Saturday. It started by my taking a party of seven ladies to the Civic Society’s arranged tour of the Sunbridge

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Right option for tackling kerbcrawlers

The problem of street prostitution is a blight on the communities. It is not pleasant for any residents, especially those with families, to see men cruising the area and women touting for business. Very often, the customers themselves either don't

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Police deal with almost 4,000 reported emergency incidents over the Easter weekend in West Yorkshire

POLICE have dealt with almost 4,000 reported emergency incidents over the Easter weekend in West Yorkshire, the force has revealed. That included 535 domestic incidents and 24 sexual offences. There have also been arson attacks, burglaries

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Man injured in Post Office blaze

A MAN was injured during a blaze in the basement of a Post Office building in Bradford and needed hospital treatment.Fire crews from the Bradford and Idle stations were needed to tackle the emergency, at Thornbury Post Office in Leeds Road on Saturday

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Large police presence in city centre ahead of Bradford City's clash with Preston

There is a large police presence in Bradford this afternoon as football fans arrive in the city centre ahead of today's League One clash between Bradford City and Preston North End at Valley Parade. A large Preston contingent has been arriving

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FT: City 0 Preston 3

4:56pm TEN-man City were picked off by a second-half treble as Preston strengthened their grip on an automatic promotion place. The Bantams were always up against it after Chris Routis, in for the injured Gary MacKenzie

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Kitchen blaze sparked by ashtray being emptied into plastic bin

A BINGLEY woman set part of her kitchen on fire after emptying an ashtray into a plastic bin. Firefighters were called to deal with the incident on Lady Park Avenue at 10.51pm last night, after the 65-year-old had tried but failed to put out the

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Full-time: Dewsbury Rams 16 Bradford Bulls 30

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UPDATE: Investigations continue today after man, 68, dies in Bradford house fire tragedy

Investigations are continuing this morning after a fatal house fire in Bradford last night. A 68-year-old man died in the blaze at a house in Wibsey. Police and firefighters were called to an address in Croft Street at about 5.30pm yesterday

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Cooking with gas: Williams in sizzling form for Bradford Bulls

HAVING scored six tries in the Bulls’ last five games, it is fair to say that Danny Williams is enjoying his rugby right now.Head coach Jimmy Lowes is not short of options on the wing with Williams, Etu Uaisele, Chris Ulugia, Adam Henry and Ryan Shaw

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Bantams must beware Preston's Maine man Beckford

CITY have been warned to keep a close eye on former Leeds hitman Jermaine Beckford.He took his Preston goal tally to eight since joining them on loan from Bolton in November with the Good Friday winner over Rochdale.“That is what Jermaine can do,” said

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Hanson: Bantams will be hard "Prest" to beat Deepdale display

PHIL Parkinson raved about City’s Good Friday win at Doncaster but James Hanson still believes the victory over Preston remains the best of their eight on the road.The Bantams are still the only visiting league side to have won at Deepdale, Rory McArdle

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Patterson: Yorkshire attack not diminished by Test absentees

STEVE Patterson says Yorkshire still have the firepower to win LV= County Championship matches despite having to field a much-changed side through the first month of the season.England’s tour to the Caribbean has accounted for six first-team regulars

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Parkinson's War of the Roses battle cry as Bantams look to slay Preston

CITY are bracing themselves for today’s battle of the Roses against Preston with Phil Parkinson promising: “We’re ready to give it everything.” A bumper Bank Holiday crowd will descend on Valley Parade for a clash between two sides with everything

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Bradford Bulls coach Lowes hopping mad at 'ridiculous' Easter schedule

BULLS head coach Jimmy Lowes has repeated his calls for the RFL to scrap the gruelling Easter schedule.Lowes’ men will play two games in four days with the bruising Good Friday win over Halifax swiftly followed by a trip to Dewsbury this afternoon.The

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Falling into the takeaway trap leads to regrets

Whenever I take the train to work, I’m amazed by the number of travellers who come aboard clutching a takeaway drink.Young and old, they visit well-known chains and splash out the best part of £5 on a cuppa, along with a sticky bun or biscuit.I have nothing

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Bradford Bulls: Shaw eager to maintain the impetus

RYAN Shaw is hoping the Bulls can keep their winning momentum ahead of the looming Challenge Cup date with Hull KR.Jimmy Lowes’ men will go into the fifth-round showdown on the back of nine straight wins if they can see off Dewsbury and London Broncos

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On This Day – April 6, 2015

25 years ago: The schools' revolt against Bradford Council spending cuts was stepped up a notch after three of the district's biggest schools - Carlton Bolling College, Rhodesway Upper School, and Ingrow First School - sent their budgets back to City

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Police send 75 kerbcrawlers on awareness courses in new bid to tackle prostitution

KERBCRAWLERS in Bradford are being sent on awareness courses, instead of going to court, in a pioneering bid to tackle prostitution. Fifty people have been on the course so far and another 25 are waiting to go on it, the city's police have revealed

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Conservative candidate hoping to unseat George Galloway takes to the saddle in Bradford West

THE Conservative candidate hoping to unseat George Galloway took to the saddle in Bradford West on Saturday with a helping hand from senior Tory Sir Alan Duncan. Former newspaper foreign correspondent George Grant stepped his campaign up a gear

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Baildon woman to tackle Sri Lankan charity trek for hospice where her partner received care in his final days

A WOMAN has reached her £3,250 fundraising target to allow her to take part in a trek in aid of the hospice where her partner received fantastic support in the final days before he died.Michele Reynolds, 55, from Temple Rhydding Drive, Baildon, will tackle

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Fortnightly bin collections and reduced street lighting among cost-cutting suggestions from Bradford public

Fortnightly bin collections, fewer councillors and reducing street lighting are among suggestions put forward in a district-wide public consultation to help Bradford Council cut costs.A bigger role for community volunteers in delivering services was also

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Aire Valley aid charity to celebrate quarter of a century of improving lives

An Aire Valley aid charity is about to celebrate quarter a century of improving lives in 30 countries across the globe. Jubilee Outreach Yorkshire (JOY) Director Dr Kathy Tedd said the charity was unlike many others in that it still had no paid

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Council's programme to reduce number of buildings it works from saves £16.4 million in running costs

A NEW £3m council depot could be built in Bradford as part of a money-saving scheme, if council bosses give the go-ahead. The depot would be built at Bowling Back Lane and would replace the authority's Shearbridge and Harris Street depots, as well

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Dutch researcher seeks family of Haworth man killed on bombing raid over Europe

A DUTCH war historian is seeking relatives of a Haworth airman killed during a bombing raid during the Second World War. The researcher hopes to invite descendants of radio operator Jack Chaplin to the unveiling of a memorial in honour of Allied

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Victorian-themed celebration will mark popular park's 150th anniversary

A GRAND celebration with a Victorian theme will mark the 150th anniversary of a much-loved Aire Valley park this summer.Prince of Wales Park, Bingley, opened on June 6, 1865 and a host of fun and games will take place on that very same date this year.The

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Saltaire prepares to host Day of Dance in aid of good causes

SALTAIRE will be twirling and tapping its toes when it plays host to a Day of Dance in aid of good causes next month.The 42nd Day of Dance on Saturday, May 16, takes place at Victoria Hall and other venues in the World Heritage Site with workshops in

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Shipley Library to get a £640,000 facelift

Shipley Library is to get a £640,000 facelift to improve and refurbish the 30-year-old building. The upgrade will include replacement heating, new toilets and fresh carpets throughout. The capital investment is outlined in a report going to

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Volunteers sought for hospital chaplaincy service

VOLUNTEERS from all religions are being sought to help bring a listening ear and a kindly word into the lives of hospital patients in Bradford.The chaplaincy service at Bradford Teaching Hospitals, which caters for people of different faiths and those