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Driver injured as car leaves Stanningley Bypass and hits trees
A MOTORIST is believed to have suffered significant injuries when his car left the road and collided with some trees tonight. Fire crews from Stanningley, Leeds and Bradford, Yorkshire Ambulance Service and police were called to the Stanningley
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Bradford Dragons bid to knock spots off Leopards and cause play-off upset
BRADFORD Dragons travel to the National Basketball Division One champions Essex Leopards on Sunday afternoon for their quarter-final match-up in the National Basketball League play-offs.The Dragons, who finished their regular season with an away win at
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Keighley Cougars journey into the unknown
PAUL March is urging Keighley Cougars to build on their opening-day win over York City Knights when they visit Hemel Stags for the first time on Sunday.Keighley marked the start of their Kingstone Press Championship campaign with an impressive 28-12 success
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Pioneering Bradford mental health project could stop thousands of early deaths
AN INNOVATIVE project being used across Bradford and Airedale could save thousands of people with serious mental illnesses from an early death.When people suffer from mental illnesses, treatment of those conditions often take priority over any physical
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Bradford Park Avenue boss Deacey pays tribute to players and fans after safety confirmed
BRADFORD Park Avenue boss John Deacey hailed the 'tremendous effort' after the club's Conference North status was guaranteed this week.Bradford’s form since February has been such that their survival has looked likely for some time but Deacey refused
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Flaherty welcomes foreign flavour at Eccleshill
ECCLESHILL United skipper Charlie Flaherty paid tribute to the skill and attitude of his overseas team-mates this week.A significant proportion of Eagles players have come from the Richmond International Academic and Soccer Academy (RIASA), which is run
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Westwood Park resign from Central Yorkshire League
JUST two seasons after their first team won Division Three of the All Rounder Cricket Equipment Central Yorkshire League and their second team won Division Four, Bradford-based Westwood Park have resigned due to a loss of players and a shortage of volunteers.However
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Man headbutted pub customer and attacked two other people during drunken outing
A MAN who headbutted a customer in a pub and attacked another person before punching a third victim several times in a bus station was told he could have been sent to prison.Jason Dodman, 26, was instead given the direct alternative of a 12-month community
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Former Leeds United stars reunite at Farsley in support of Brendan Ormsby
THROSTLE Nest is gearing up for a big fixture a week on Sunday as Farsley boss Neil Parsley brings many of his former Leeds United team-mates together.Parsley’s peers will be joined by players from more recent seasons at Elland Road as an all-star former
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Drug dealer warned he faces seven year jail term if caught selling Class A drugs again
A 22-year-old drug dealer has been warned he faces a minimum jail term of seven years if he is caught selling Class A drugs again.Mohammed Atif Aslam was locked up for 18 months for drugs offences in 2011 and today he was sent to prison again after police
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Bresnan out to stake his claim
TIM Bresnan insists a good start to the domestic season with LV= County Champions Yorkshire could help him make a case for an England Test recall.Bresnan last played in the England whites during the 5-0 Ashes defeat in the winter of 2013/14, though in
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Final list of candidates announced for Bradford Council local elections
THE FINAL list of candidates for the Bradford Council local elections has been announced today, with Labour needing to win 18 out of the 30 seats up for grabs to retain its majority. The party needs a total of 46 seats to remain in control at City
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Gold Coast is hot test for Brownlee
BY his lofty standards, Jonathan Brownlee's 2014 was quieter than usual. Despite a brilliant Commonwealth Games campaign and one World Triathlon Series win in Stockholm, he fell off the podium in a few races, breaking his consecutive run of WTS medals
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Keighley town councillors approve detailed package of documents in response to highly critical auditors' reports
KEIGHLEY town councillors have unanimously accepted a raft of measures to address damning criticisms levelled at the council by auditors.Councillors voted in favour of eight documents, including updated financial regulations, a corporate risk assessment
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Free school trio in court to face fraud charges
THE founder and former principal of a flagship free school in Bradford and two former staff members have appeared in court charged with fraud. Sajid Hussain Raza, 42, former head of department Shabana Hussain, 38, and former director of finance
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Acorn sees profits lifting
AN Aire Valley-based company which has a product installed somewhere in the world every nine minutes is included in a league table of Yorkshire businesses with the fastest growing profits. Acorn Stairlifts, based at Steeton, features in the latest
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Extra flights to hot spots this winter
BUDGET airline Ryanair says its winter schedule from Leeds-Bradford Airport is expected to carry more than 800,000 passengers. The Irish carrier, which operates a regional hub at airport, will operate ten routes on its 2015 winter schedule, including
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Takeover could see the sell-off of stores
POUNDLAND is facing an in-depth competition probe into its £55 million takeover of rival 99p Stores, which could see it having to sell off a clutch of outlets. The planned merger, announced in February, would create a network of 800 shops but an
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Buy-to-let advice for landlords
ADVICE for potential buy-to-let landlords will be offered by experts at the Bingley branch of estate agency Dacre, Son and Hartley tomorrow morning (SAT) . Would-be investors will be guided through the pitfalls and opportunities of buy-to-let and
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Co-op is back in the black after losses
THE Co-op has returned to profit but warned that its members will have to wait until 2018 for a resumption in dividend payments. The troubled mutual, which last year reported a loss of £2.3 billion due to the near collapse of its banking arm, posted
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24-hour victims’ helpline will assist understanding
A 24-hour telephone helpline has started to help victims of hate crime in North Yorkshire. A hate crime is defined as any act of hostility or violence which is directed at a person because of their disability, gender-identity, race, religion or
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Band on hunt for members
THE City of Bradford Pipe Band is looking for new members. The group meets every Wednesday night at Greengates Primary School, Stockhill Road, Greengates. The sessions are 6.30-7.30pm for learners and 7.30-10pm for the full band. Email rob@bradfordpipeband.co.uk
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Youngsters honoured for top achievements
YOUNGSTERS at a Bradford youth centre, who took part in courses in first aid and study preparation and food hygiene have had their achievements recognised. The BYO Centre in Cornwall Road, Manningham, presented a number of young people with certificates
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Buyer found for 'one-stop centre'
THE FORMER home of Otley’s One Stop Centre could be back in use again soon. The Leeds City Council-run facility closed in 2012, when all of its advice services were moved to Otley Library. Since then the Boroughgate property has stood empty
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Fair’s success is a civic spring tonic
ADDINGHAM Civic Society’s spring fair has been declared a resounding success. Organisers have thanked all the businesses and members of the community who supported the fair. Many people donated goods to stalls, and an Easter bonnet competition
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Walking through history of town
ILKLEY Civic Society will highlight the town’s ancient past as well as more recent history in its 2015 series of heritage walks. The society has unveiled its new series of walks, including events held as part of Ilkley Summer Festival this August
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Woman is stuck in lift
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a city centre multi-storey car park after a woman became trapped in a lift. A crew was sent to the NCP car park, in Hall Ings, Bradford, yesterday morning to deal with the incident. NCP cluster manager, James Graham
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Medics win award for top support
A KEIGHLEY medical practice has received an accolade in recognition of the support it gives to patients with learning disabilities. Kilmeny Surgery’s practice nurse team has been presented with the Healthy Living Award by Bradford People First.
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Car is seized after police give warning
A RED Ford Ka (pictured) has been seized by police officers in Bierley after complaints over nuisance driving complaints. Officers from the district Off-Road Bike Team were patrolling the Bierley area last night after several reports of a nuisance
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Witness appeal following crash
POLICE are continuing to appeal for witnesses to a crash in Bradford in which three people were injured. The accident, which involved a white Audi and a blue Ford Focus, happened in Great Horton Road, at 12.10pm on Monday, March 30. The 31-
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Ticket app could be a money-saver
A BUS company that operates services between Bradford and the Spen Valley has introduced a new-look mobile ticketing app. Arriva has announced that its app is back and to celebrate, the operator is offering ten per cent off all m-tickets bought
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Sun-seekers make the most of hot weather
REVELLERS were out and about in Bradford yesterday enjoying the spring sunshine. City Park became a popular spot full of sunseekers basking in the warm weather. Temperatures reached 16C in the district yesterday and are expected to get even
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Reminder of free tax band checks
BRADFORD householders considering challenging their council tax banding can do so for free. The advice was issued by Bradford Council after reports of some companies offering to carry out checks in exchange for a fee. Upfront fees can be as much
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Sikh parade to celebrate birth of faith
FINAL preparations are being made for a major procession in which thousands of Sikhs will march through Bradford this weekend. As part of the 2015 Vaisakhi celebrations, a Nagar Kirtan will be held, where a procession will visit each of the city
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Store works to improve its toilets
MORRISONS in Idle has invested £50,000 to improve its baby change areas and customer toilets. The baby change facilities at the store, on Bradford Road, have been fully redesigned with an open plan format, designed to allow for larger prams and
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Nuisance quad bike is seized by police
A QUAD bike was seized by police after it was seen being ridden with a small child sat in front of the driver. Residents from the Eskdale Rise area of Allerton reported the nuisance quad bike earlier this week, and told police they were concerned
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Still time to register for your vote
POLL cards are being delivered to registered voters across the district this week. The cards are a reminder for this year’s general and local elections, being held on May 7, and they will give information about where you can vote. People still
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‘Democracy undermined’ claim
ONE of the organisers of a Bradford West hustings event believes democracy was “undermined” as two candidates’ personalities dominated the event rather than issue-based politics. Ratna Lachman, director of justice and rights group Just West Yorkshire
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Row over candidate leaflet comment
CONSERVATIVE parliamentary candidate for Shipley Philip Davies has come under fire over a decision to use a quote from a Labour MP on his election leaflet. The comment was made by then Labour MP Cathy Jamieson in a Westminster Hall debate in the
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Generosity overwhelms family after tragic death of mum-of-four Kelly
A FRIEND of a Bradford single mother-of-four says her family have been touched by ongoing donations. Yesterday, the Telegraph & Argus reported how Kelly Wright, 35, of Holme Wood, lost her four-year battle with breast cancer on March 31.
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Residents to protest over land
GREENBELT protesters will take to the streets on Sunday to defend the natural boundaries of their communities. Events are being planned in Rawdon and Menston as part of the Community Voice on Planning day of action. Alma Kirkpatrick has been
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Van driver is to stand trial over crash
A VAN driver will stand trial on July 2 accused of seriously injuring a motorcyclist in a crash. Joel Samuel yesterday pleaded not guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving on the A58 Whitehall Road, Scholes, on August 21 last year.
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Plans for a betting shop
CORAL Bookmakers is planning to turn an empty Bingley bank into a betting shop. The company has announced plans for the conversion of the building in Main Street. A planning application was submitted to Bradford Council for a new shop front
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Campus wins top green accolade
THE University of Bradford has added to its green credentials after gaining the EcoCampus Gold accreditation. The title, awarded to the university’s estates and facilities departments is an Environmental Management System, and gold is the final
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Former MPs can seek work within the Euro Zone
SIR – After the May General Election there are likely to be many MPs displaced and seeking employment. If so will they take advantage of EU membership and move on under the directive of “free movement of labour” within member states, to a country
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Suggestions on what makes Yorkshire unique
SIR – I am an assistant producer on a new celebratory heritage programme for Channel 4 called Treasures Of Britain. In our programme, we will be exploring the rich diversity of Britain’s heritage and way of life, tapping into the British public
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Jail for 'greedy' Bradford executive who used public money to pay for work on his own properties
A former executive of a Bradford community organisation has been jailed today for 12 months for defrauding it of £24,574 over a 14-month period. Zubare Khan, 36, of Parkside Road, West Bowling, who was the assistant executive officer of Bradford
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A job well done to spring clean Peel Park
SIR – A wander through Peel Park on a sunny afternoon last week was a delight. A big thank you to the ground staff who have done an excellent job of tidying all the shrubbery and cleaning out the lake. A beautiful park now looking even more
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Finishing the job could finish off all but the rich
SIR – Most people in this country have found the experience of the Conservative-led coalition government a painful one. While chancellor George Osborne and his supporters have revelled in carrying out neoliberal austerity measures, which we are
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Shedding some light on council repair work
SIR – I note a number of your correspondents are using letters to do their campaigning but unfortunately some of their suppositions are incorrect. Clive Richardson writes about eight lights on Hill Top Road, Thornton, which have not been repaired
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Equality for private and public rental sectors
SIR – Hilary Benn MP the Shadow Local Government Secretary has made a proclamation that the next Labour government will retain the Coalition’s cap on council tax. This will stir the wrath of northern council leaders and public sector trade unions that
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It's time for parents to take responsibility
SIR – Regarding the two 17-year-old lads from Dewsbury who have recently gone to Turkey, here are my thoughts: Of course the parents believed they were going on a school trip to Turkey! Did they see the letter from school asking them if they would
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Airport exit checks begin for UK getaways
THE Easter holiday is one of the busiest getaways of the year. And with another two bank holidays coming up in May, many people are taking the opportunity of a great escape.It is anticipated that thousands will have boarded planes, trains and automobiles
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It’s cat and mouse all over again
ONE swallow does not a summer make, but a dead mouse on the carpet definitely heralds the onset of Spring. Around the time the clocks go forward, the little mouskies climb out of their nests, stretch and yawn in the cool morning air, and succumb
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Apprentice action is to be applauded
One of the biggest challenges Bradford faces is finding work for the high number of young people unable to find work in the district. That is why the 150 new apprenticeships set to be created by Yorkshire Building Society Group – most of which
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Call for Bradford children's board to be more robust after survey suggests apathy among members
EFFORTS to improve a board that oversees services for children in Bradford have been met with seeming apathy by many of its members. The Bradford Children's Trust Board is made up of representatives of Bradford Council, head teachers, police, school
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Live daily news blog - Friday, April 10
5:03pm That's all from the live blog for this week. We hope you've been enjoying the warm and sunny weather today. We'll be back with a fresh live blog on Monday from 9am. 5:01pm
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It's not always better late than never for Gillingham kings of the last-gasp goal
GILLINGHAM fans have learned never to leave games early. No team in any of the four divisions have seen more goals in the final ten minutes. Valley Parade regulars may despair about the number of late strikes that have hit City over the campaign
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Van fire spreads to shed, garage and another vehicle
POLICE are investigating a transit van fire after flames from the blaze damaged a fence, gate and shed. The incident happened in Westcliffe Road, Cleckheaton in a driveway at 4.40am today. The fire also spread next door where it damaged part
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Intense blaze destroys car after suspected arson attack
FIREFIGHTERS from Fairweather Green tackled a car fire in Terrington Crest, Lidget Green, last night. The Renault Megane, parked outside a house, was destroyed in the blaze, which is believed to have been started deliberately. Police have been
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Happy ending to overnight police search for missing pensioner
EXTENSIVE police searches throughout the night ended successfully when a missing Bradford pensioner was found safe and well. Helena Fasgunova, aged 74, was discovered in the Great Horton area at 2am almost eight hours after she was reported missing
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Angling Lines
BRADFORD No 1 AAFishing rights on the River Ure at Langthorpe (left bank) have been relinquished by the club due to very poor access and the stretch not being fished by members. We still hold fishing rights to the opposite bank, known as the Roecliffe
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Bradford City fans around the world fundraise for burns research unit ahead of fire disaster anniversary
A HUGE fundraising drive for Bradford's Plastic Surgery and Burns Research Unit - ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Valley Parade fire disaster - has so far raised more than £60,000. The generosity, hard work and ingenuity of people worldwide
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Knott: It's all adding up to sum finish for Bradford City play-off equation
BILLY Knott may not crunch the play-off figures like some of his City team-mates but he believes it’s all adding up to a thrilling finish. And the midfield playmaker is determined to make sure he is firmly in the equation when the end-of-term maths
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Parkinson: 'This game is as big as it gets for Bradford City's season'
PHIL Parkinson admits City are facing their biggest game of the season tomorrow as they battle to keep their play-off bid alive.Parkinson will take a depleted squad to Gillingham as injuries and the suspension for Chris Routis leave resources stretched.They
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Bradford Bulls: No old pal's act from Addy in Donaldson reunion
DANNY Addy cannot wait to get stuck into best pal James Donaldson when the Bulls face Hull KR in the Challenge Cup next weekend. The back-rowers progressed through the ranks together at Odsal and remain close friends following Donaldson’s move
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Moves made to acquire last of land needed for Low Moor railway station
MOVES have been made to compulsory purchase a key piece of land for a new railway station at Low Moor in Bradford. Bradford Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority are working together on the £10.5 million project, which is on track to
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Bradford ice rink owner hopes for a sparkling future with new look
THE owner of Bradford's ice rink says the venue can play a big part in the city's regeneration after a 'sparkling' new sign was installed. Krystyna Rogers is celebrating the Bradford Ice Arena being put back on the map, ahead of next year's 50th
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Planning applications for Addingham, Allerton, Apperley Bridge, Baildon and Barkerend
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Addingham: external alterations limited to re-roofing, minor maintenance together with replacement windows and new non slip stone access path and minor internal modifications
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VIDEO: Road planing firm's latest machinery investment is a UK first
A UK-first has been achieved by a Baildon-based company as part of a major investment drive. Chris Wright Road Planing has invested around £250,000 in its fourth piece of specialised kit in 12 months. The latest buy, a German-built cold milling
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13 appear before Bradford and Keighley magistrates
The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates: Andrew Mark Irwin, aged 37, of Hendford Drive, Bradford Moor; theft, six months’ conditional discharge, £15 costs. Patrick Gorol, aged 21, of Swarland Grove, Little Horton
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On This Day – April 10, 2015
25 years ago: Bradford Council chiefs announced a unique deal, the first of its kind in the country, to hand over responsibility for paying supply teachers' wages to a major insurance company, Municipal Mutual, with the firm picking up the bill to
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Residents' semi-naked calendar will raise cash for good causes
A PHOTOGRAPHER is taking pictures of Shipley residents for a calendar that will raise money for a local charity and community organisation, but is looking for businesses to help fund the project. Semi-professional photographer, Andrew Holland,
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Yorkshire Building Society starts drive to recruit 150 apprentices
BRADFORD is set to be the main beneficiary of an apprentice recruitment drive by a major financial institution - which will also develop new areas of training and qualifications. Bradford-based Yorkshire Building Society Group has pledged to take
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BRADFORD BULLETIN: A special report on the district's economy and the Producer City project
Online magazine provides the latest update on how business is booming in Bradford including: Yorkshire Enterprise Network: Linking up to help your firm stride forward - If you want to get ahead then get into networking Support
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Preferred candidate for Bradford Council's new chief executive 'excited by new challenge'
KERSTEN England has been announced as the preferred candidate to become Bradford Council's new chief executive. Ms England, who is the current chief executive of the City of York Council, previously worked for Bradford Council as director of policy
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Dog breeder and husband jailed for 'heinous' act of animal cruelty to 14 red setters
A REPUTABLE dog breeder and her husband have been jailed for what magistrates described as the "most heinous act of animal cruelty" they had ever seen. Margaret and Gary Mazan had 14 Red Setters seized from their Bradford home in January last year
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Woman, 26, arrested on suspicion of drink driving after car plunges 80ft down embankment
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash that left a car 80 foot down an embankment near Bingley. Fire crews were called to rescue the driver, a 26-year-old woman from Shipley, after her car crashed through a fence
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Jury told accused man did not know he was harbouring a murderer
A MAN on trial accused of helping a Bradford murderer flee the country did not know he was on the run until he saw his photo on the Telegraph & Argus website, a jury heard. Londoner Faisal Chaudhary had no idea that Danish Irfan was wanted
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VIDEO: Police believe ram-raiders left empty-handed after being disturbed
POLICE are hunting a group responsible for a failed early morning ram-raid attack on a Baildon food store. A silver Toyota Avensis ploughed into the Co-Op in Baildon early yesterday morning, leaving a scene of devastation that prevented the popular
