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Man arrested after sword brandished in Lister Park
POLICE arrested a man in Lister Park, Bradford, this evening after passers-by reported seeing a man brandishing a sword in public. A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said a man was arrested for possessing an offensive weapon in public, despite
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Deacey departs Bradford Park Avenue as Drury and Price step up
BOSS John Deacey has left Bradford Park Avenue by mutual consent today just two days after the Conference North club’s season ended. Martin Drury has agreed to take on the role of first-team manager, with Jamie Price as his assistant. Deacey
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Brown defends Warwicks after controversial Pujara dismissal
WARWICKSHIRE’S director of cricket Dougie Brown tonight insisted his players are not cheats after a controversial caught behind decision went against Yorkshire’s Cheteshwar Pujara during day two at Headingley.The visitors hold sway at the halfway stage
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Why politicians out to impress the young voters
POLITICIANS are clamouring for votes ahead of the General Election but it is young people they will be particularly wanting to impress.First time voters may head to the polling station to cast their ballot while those who can't make their minds up may
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HMRC to blame with their double standards
SIR – There is new concern about the tax avoidance abuse where public money is concerned! But this is nothing new, as it has gone on quite blatantly for many decades. Today retired, I was an employee for years on PAYE, also have been in business
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NOTICE: Letters and the General Election
In the interests of fairness and balance in the run up to the General Election on Thursday, May 7, we are adopting a policy of not running any letters on this page that reference the election or party politics until after the election has finished.
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Station should be put elsewhere for safety
SIR – Re Low Moor Station (T&A, April 10). I’ve said it time and again, the station is to be built in the wrong place. It should be on the site of the former station, which would have access to the M606. If it is built on the proposed site
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Giant cash pyramid of corruption in crash
SIR – Since the bankers caused the financial crash of 2007/8, some may have noticed that within 12 months, Wall St and the City of London were back to mega-profitability and able to pay huge multi-million bonuses to their staff. Since then, even
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No place for bullying or cruelty of any kind in Bradford
SIR – Once again Bradford’s been highlighted as a cruelty hot spot (T&A, April 22) What’s that about? We wouldn’t let our family members suffer like that would we? Why are they saying it’s ignorance when it’s something we wouldn’t dream off
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Digital disaster when booking Alhambra tickets
SIR – As a silver surfer of limited ability I have tried and failed to book online ten seats for a show at the Alhambra Theatre. Down the years I used to call in to the ticket office and do it face to face. Then came the telephone, so I used
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It comes as a real shock when people are polite
In 2011 a man was shot dead at a Latvian cinema after reportedly eating his popcorn too loudly during a screening of Black Swan.I wouldn’t go that far, but, on a recent visit to the theatre, I felt like screaming at a woman sitting nearby who insisted
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Who should compromise over country's legal system?
SIR – It could be argued that accommodating different cultures and traditions within our legal system is a sign of a tolerant society, as recommended by Lord Neuberger, (T&A, April 20). However, it could also be argued that the onus lies with
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Funeral set for Bradford jungle trekker found dead after high profile search
THE LONG-AWAITED funeral of a "determined and enthusiastic" son whose body was found in the Malaysian jungle last summer will take place in June, his family has announced. Gareth Huntley, who formerly lived in Bradford, went missing on Tioman Island
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On This Day – April 27, 2015
25 years ago: Magistrates heard that a Bradford milkman had attacked a rival with a wooden club in a row over allegedly poaching customers, with their brawl in the street becoming so frightening for one of the milkmen's 13 year-old helpers, he ran
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On This Day – April 25, 2015
25 years ago: Work was set to begin on a 'Home from Home' for cancer sufferers at Bradford Royal Infirmary, after Telegraph & Argus readers reached a £50,000 fundraising target in only 15 weeks, a figure matched by the district's Health Authority
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ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Time to switch tactics for the race to the finish
WHEN the game is deep into the second half and your team isn’t winning, it’s time to change the tactics – and that’s what both big parties did today. Only days ago, David Cameron was denying he had a ‘passion problem’, insisting voters preferred
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Care home labelled inadequate as inspectors raise concerns over resident safety
A SHIPLEY care home catering for people suffering from dementia has been labelled inadequate by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with concerns raised over the safety of residents. Inspectors visited St Paul's Lodge, on St Paul's Road, in October
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Safety issues need to be addressed
THE first report on the quality of care provided by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust shows there is much to be done by its leadership team, with the overall theme suggesting it must do better. But there was also findings to be heartened
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"Cruel and mean neighbour" who attacked disabled pensioner in his own home is jailed
A 'CRUEL and mean' neighbour who attacked a disabled pensioner in his own home while demanding money from him, has been jailed for 18 months. Andrejs Visockis left Ronnie Greenwood, 74, crying and shaking after pinning him down on the settee at
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Franks a bunch! Jade packs punch to land title
JADE Ashmore struck a blow for the "fairer sex" when she became Bradford College's first female student to win a Great Britain youth tri-nations title.Ashmore, who tuned up by sparring with Army boxers, beat Billie-Jean Franks (Larches & Savick
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Bradford City disaster inquiry judge defends five-day fire investigation
Sir Oliver Popplewell, the former judge who conducted the 1985 Bradford fire public inquiry, has defended his investigation after it was revealed that local police had described the inquiry as a "seat of the pants affair". Popplewell, who has said
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Quartet of goals continues Hollingworth's dream season
CAMPION striker Steve Hollingworth extended his seasonal tally of goals in all competitions to 42 as he helped himself to four in the West Riding County Amateur League.Hollingworth's quartet helped to blow away Premier Division hosts Storthes Hall 7-0
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Jets edge cup final battle of new boys
HIGHTOWN Jets won the Spen Valley Memorial Trophy after beating Bradford-based Palestino 2-1 in the final at Overthorpe Sports Club. Jets took the lead in the second minute of the Spen Valley League's cup competition for Division One clubs.
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Bresnan in the wickets as Warwickshire post 435
ALEX Lees fell in the final over of the afternoon as Yorkshire replied to Warwickshire’s first-innings 435, reaching tea at 41-1 on day two of their LV= County Championship clash at Headingley. Tim Bresnan claimed first first five-wicket haul in
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Jack is jumping for joy
YOUNGSTER Jack Morrell has been among the goals for Thackley Reserves in the Lancashire League. The 16-year-old netted after coming on as a substitute at Ossett Town Reserves to add to efforts by Tristan Innes (2) and Luke Robinson in the 4-1 victory
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Baildon facing uphill battle for promotion after spurning chances
BAILDON Trinity Athletic's hopes of promotion from Division Two of the West Yorkshire League suffered a setback as they lost 3-2 at home to Sherburn White Rose – a result that saw Sherburn crowned as champions.Athletic started well and created a host
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Police recover car after burglary at home of boxing champion Nicola Adams
POLICE investigating a burglary in which items belonging to Bradford-trained Olympic and Commonwealth boxing champion Nicola Adams were stolen have recovered her car. The grey Hyundai Veloster Turbo was found at about 8.20am yesterday parked in
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Double hire for services business
NG BAILEY, the Ilkley-based engineering, IT and facilities services group, has appointed new heads of its energy and HR teams. Rob Smith, has joined the business as director of HR from Santander UK, where he was a divisional HR director. At
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Sales up, but 400 jobs go at manufacturing group
MANUFACTURING group McBride, whose cost-cutting programme will see some jobs go at its Bradford site and other locations, has reported a 2.6 per cent sales rise in the three months to the end of March. McBride, which makes personal care and household
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Pupils help with opening of store
CHILDREN from Low Ash Primary School took centre stage when they helped to officially open the new £4 million Co-operative food store on Wrose Road. The youngsters joined store manager Daniel Pelissier and colleagues to open the new store, which
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Expansion project is all wrapped up
PLANNED expansion at a Keighley-based packaging specialist has continued through another acquisition. PFF Packaging Group Limited, an independent producer of plastic packaging for the food sector, has taken over Washington, Tyne & Wear-based
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Three held after police car chase
INQUIRIES are ongoing today after three people were arrested in Bradford after a police pursuit. The incident began just before 4.30am yesterday when a Peugeot car failed to stop for officers in Wakefield Road and then made off. Officers began
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Beer festival has 18 ales
PUNTERS can sample a range of drinks at the 14th Baildon beer festival next month. The event runs from Friday, May 1, from 4pm until 11pm, and Saturday, May 2, from noon until 11pm, at the Moravian Church Hall, Westgate, Baildon. There will be
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Light is shone on window mystery
THE mystery of a Silsden stained glass window, now in a house in Worcestershire, may have been solved. Joyce Rose, 93, of Bredon, near Tewkesbury, has a colourful picture of kingfishers flying by the water’s edge, mounted in her kitchen door.
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Museum will host vintage wedding fair
A VINTAGE wedding fair takes place at Cliffe Castle Museum in Keighley next month. The Off The Wall wedding fair on May 9 and 10 will also have stalls dedicated to hair and make up and catering. Kirsty Gaskin, the museum’s assistant curator
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Choir’s Beethoven concert
MEMBERS of Bradford Festival Choral Society will sing Beethoven’s Choral Symphony in Saltaire. The choir will be performing Beethoven’s ninth Symphony along with other well known Beethoven compositions, Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage and the Overture
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City film student gets extra funding
AN ASPIRING Bradford filmmaker has been awarded a prestigious arts scholarship to support her studies and start building a career. Enya Verity, who is in her final year of a graphic arts and design degree, is one of seven undergraduates at Leeds
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Spread a bit of happiness with flowers
STEETON Flower Club is supporting a national campaign backed by TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh to spread a little happiness. Members will be distributing posies on park benches and at other locations district-wide on May 1. The Lonely Bouquet
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Help cause by donating
CHILDREN’S charity The Joshua Project based in Great Horton, Bradford, is looking for more donations and pledges. It’s director Rich Jones (pictured) said: “It is because of you that we have been able to support hundreds and hundreds of children
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City Latvian community celebrates
AN EVENT to celebrate Bradford’s Latvian community will be held in City Park during the May bank holiday weekend. The Latvian Festival of Culture takes place on Sunday, May 3, and will involve a procession to City Hall, traditional dances, music
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Promotion for medicine firm worker
A MAN has been appointed to a unique post overseeing a pioneering telemedicine service. Phil Parkinson is the new managing director of Immedicare, a partnership between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and technical expert Involve which provides support
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Man’s car is stolen before house move
A MAN who had his car stolen from outside his house was due to move home just two days later. Vincent Celino’s Jaguar XJ was taken from Wrose Grove, Wrose, early on Tuesday. Mr Celino picked up the keys to a new property on Wednesday, and said
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Proposal for a new dairy is submitted
A BUSINESS which staged a public consultation into its proposals to develop a dairy has now submitted a formal planning application to Bradford Council. Dales Dairies wants to create new jobs by developing a major new facility at the vacant, 11,000
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Delight as book nears £10k in sales
A SILSDEN woman has spoken of her delight at the success of a charity recipe book. Sales of the book, in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, are set to smash through the £10,000 mark. Initially just 500 copies were produced by Farm Stay Yorkshire
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Physio wants to finish walk in 30 hours
A MANORLANDS physiotherapist is planning to complete a demanding physical challenge to raise cash for the hospice. Rachael Sharples, who lives in Glusburn, Keighley, aims to finish the Red Rose Hundred, which follows a 100-mile off-road route through
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Fresh appeal after attack
POLICE are still seeking information about a firearms incident in Stoneyhurst Way, Holme Wood, Bradford, which occurred at 8.40pm on Wednesday, March 18. Detective Inspector Ian Bryar, of Bradford District CID, said: “We are treating this matter
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Police fail to identify victim of vile attack
BRITISH Transport Police are trying to identify an assault victim who was seriously injured in an attack near to a busy West Yorkshire railway station. Police have no idea who the man is and are appealing for information. He could be from anywhere
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Calendar girl Angela due to be speaker
ONE of the original Calendar Girls will be guest speaker at a fundraising dinner in Bradford. Angela Baker, now known as Angela Knowles, (pictured) will appear at the third annual Marie Curie Ladies Lunch on Thursday, May 7, between noon and 4pm
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Candidate backs boost for veterans
GREG Mulholland, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Leeds North West, says his party will give a £10m boost for servicemen and women suffering from mental health problems. This would more than double the money currently available
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Miliband gets blessing from temple
ED Miliband was told he is “definitely” going to win the General Election next week after he was blessed by a Hindu saint during a visit to north London. The Labour leader and wife Justine, who was in traditional Indian dress, were given backing
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Lib Dems in carer’s bonus pledge
THE Liberal Democrats have unveiled a pledged to give a £250 carer’s bonus to those looking after loved ones who are older, disabled or seriously ill. The announcement came as the party revealed its Disability Manifesto. The Liberal Democrat
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Bus drivers set to strike in city today
HUNDREDS of First bus drivers were set to walk out in Bradford today for a 48-hour strike. A total of 380 staff members from the First Bradford depot in Bowling Back Lane were due to stop work at 1.30am after 11th hour talks broke down. They
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Firefighters free casualty
A WOMAN passenger was hurt when she was trapped in a two-car collision on the M62 near Bradford. The victim suffered a suspected spinal injury, not believed to be serious, when the Ford Focus she was in, collided with a Ford Ka on the westbound
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UPDATED: Bus strike causing 'massive disruption' in Bradford as 162 services cancelled
Commuters are set to face rush hour misery this afternoon as only 15 out of 177 First Bradford bus services are operating today A total of 380 bus drivers went on strike in Bradford this morning. The 48-hour walkout started at 1.30am after
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Pride of marathon man Steve
RUNNERS from the Bradford district were among more than 38,000 on the capital’s streets for yesterday’s London Marathon. Steve Thorpe, 51, of Prince Street, Haworth, completed the 26.2-mile course in 4 hrs 15 mins 40 secs. Gardener Mr Thorpe was
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UPDATE: Police confirm woman's death was a 'tragic accident' after body found in bushes
FURTHER details have been released about the body of a woman found in bushes in Keighley. The victim, who was discovered at Vernon Court, in the town at around 3.55pm yesterday, is believed to be local and in her 60s. Detective Chief Inspector
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Live daily news blog - Monday, April 27
5:30pm That's all from today's live news blog. Join us again tomorrow for all the latest from across the Bradford district. 4:02pm Look out for our NSPCC’s Really Big Board
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Man arrested after 4x4 vehicle collides with telegraph pole
POLICE cordoned off South Street outside the King's Head Hotel in Keighley last night after a 4x4 vehicle crashed into a telegraph pole. It happened just before 10pm and a man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Firefighters
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Yorkshire finally get rid of Westwood
WARWICKSHIRE batsman Ian Westwood fell four runs short of a maiden double hundred during the second morning of the LV= County Championship match at Headingley but the visitors remain in a healthy position. Yorkshire struck three times before lunch
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Three points an emotional tribute to Bradford City fire victims
SKIPPER Stephen Darby dedicated City's final home win of the season to those who died in the fire tragedy.Phil Parkinson had called on his players to do the occasion justice as Valley Parade marked the approaching 30th anniversary of the disaster.Jon
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Lowes admits tiredness caught up with Bradford Bulls
JIMMY Lowes admitted the Bulls "got out of jail" as they survived some nervy moments to beat bottom side Doncaster 56-38.The result gave Bradford a ninth straight Championship win but Lowes acknowledged they were poor defensively after shipping
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Bradford's hospitals must do better, according to new report
BRADFORD's hospitals must do better, according to a new report published today. England's Chief Inspector of Hospitals has published his first report on the quality of care provided by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, following
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Stead strike gives starved Bradford City home fans something to shout about
City 1, Barnsley 0 THE verdict on City's season will point to one glaring home truth – the anaemic record at Valley Parade. For the first time since they were relegated to the bottom tier in 2007, the Bantams will end a campaign with more defeats
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Gaskell hat-trick papers over cracks in Bradford Bulls defence
Doncaster 38, Bulls 56 "SUPER League, you're having a laugh," was the chant aimed at Bradford from Doncaster's supporters – and who could blame them? Jimmy Lowes' men went home with the two points but they looked anything but ready for a top-flight
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Yorkshire cricketer puts young players in Bradford district through their paces
YOUNGSTERS in the Bradford district have benefited from the expertise of a visiting Yorkshire and England Lions cricketer.Pupils at Hothfield Junior School, Silsden, received a training session led by Alex Lees.Mr Lees, who is an opening batsman, talked
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UPDATE: Woman airlifted to hospital after three-car crash in Bingley
AN elderly woman was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a three-car crash in the district yesterday. The victim was trapped in her vehicle for an hour as firefighters battled to cut her free. Paramedics injected her with morphine
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University of Bradford up 15 places in rankings
THE University of Bradford has jumped up the national university rankings by 15 places in just one year, according to a league table published today.The university was one of just a handful to rise by more than 10 places in TheCompleteUniversityGuide
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VIDEO: City centre street hosts thrilling water splash ride as 200 people get wet for charity
Local folk revelled in getting wet for a charitable cause as 200 took part in a thrilling water splash ride down the Slipway Slide, set up in Darley Street in the city centre yesterday. The 100 metre-long bright orange inflatable chute took competitors
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Bradford pirate radio station from the 1980s is back - but this time it's legal
A POPULAR pirate radio station from the 1980s era in Bradford is making a comeback - but this time it's going legal. Two original DJs from PCR (Paradise City Radio) are behind the new-sound People's City Radio, going on air on the web. From
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Campaigners fear housing plan could increase accident risk on busy road near primary school
HOUSING plans submitted by Bradford Council could make a dangerous road near a primary school even more treacherous, according to scores of residents who are fighting the scheme.They say the application for 12, two bedroom houses on a plot of council
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Multi-storey student flats development in Bradford blocked for second time
DEVELOPERS spearheading a proposed multi-storey development of student flats just behind the Odeon and Alhambra Theatre say they still hope to develop the site, despite their plans being blocked a second time.Castlebrook Properties saw its planned 13
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Work to drain flooded cutting is 'next step' in plan to create underground cycleway
WORK to drain a flooded tunnel in Queensbury would be the first stage of an ambitious project to create a new underground cycleway.Proposals to turn the disused railway tunnel into a mile and a half long cycleway date back well over a year, but plans
