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Man who fled crash scene found with serious injuries, say police
A MAN thought to have fled the scene of a crash that left a car mangled around a tree was taken to hospital shortly afterwards with serious head injuries. Police believe the man was the driver of a Nissan Micra which crashed just a few feet from
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Plans announced for UK's first women's mosque in Bradford
BRADFORD will be home to the UK's first mosque run by women, for women, it was revealed today. Bana Gora, the chief executive of the Muslim Women's Council, made the announcement on the first day of the Daughters of Eve conference, which involved
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Supporters trust BullBuilder to host city centre event
BULLS fans are being urged to bring an appetite on Wednesday, June 3 when supporters trust BullBuilder host ‘Summertime Dinner in the Park’ at the Pavilion Café in City Park, Centenary Square in Bradford. The event will feature a mouth-watering
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Etu Uaisele column: I'm relishing reunion with Eagles
SHEFFIELD Eagles are the visitors to Odsal this weekend – and they are a team I know well.I spent the back end of last season there on loan from Featherstone and helped them to the play-off semi-finals.I really enjoyed it there and it was probably the
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Bradford City women aiming to be party-poopers
BRADFORD City wrap up another highly successful season under head coach Steve Winterburn this weekend.The first team take on FA Women's Premier League (North) leaders Coventry City at Thackley tomorrow (2.00).Although City look set for a fourth-place
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McMahon gutted season is finishing just as he's getting into stride with Bantams
TONY McMahon kicked off the season as captain of a Championship club and will end it on loan in League One.It’s been an eventful campaign for the 29-year-old but he is genuinely gutted to see tomorrow’s finish line.“I wish there were 30 games left now
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We must play to the whistle... the final whistle, says Bradford Bulls back-rower Pitts
PUTTING an 80-minute performance together.It is an oft-used phrase from Bulls players when asked to sum up the team’s form this season.There was a fine first-half display at Leigh on the opening day, a second-half comeback against Halifax on Good Friday
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Alex Lees column: Lyth can prove selectors wrong back at Yorkshire
IF ADAM Lyth continues to score the amount of runs he has done during the last 12 months for Yorkshire, I'm sure he will get an opportunity at Test level.Not getting a game for England over the last few weeks has been an unfortunate situation – but all
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Will it be fifth time lucky for proud Bower and Guiseley?
MARK Bower has hailed Guiseley’s achievement in reaching the Conference North play-offs for five successive years as the club bid to finally go all the way.In what is an increasingly competitive division, the Lions took a 1-0 lead into today's semi-final
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Stanningley looking to bow out on a high
MANNINGHAM Mills stages the last of the Bradford Sunday Alliance League knockout finals tomorrow when the GOALS-sponsored Senior Cup takes the spotlight.Underdogs White Eagles, who beat Premier Division champions Thornton United in the last four, take
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Bradford Bulls boss Lowes relishing Eagles test
BULLS head coach Jimmy Lowes has warned Sheffield counterpart Mark Aston: We're ready for you.The sides clash at Odsal tomorrow, where a win for the Eagles would see them draw level on points with Lowes' troops.Aston said earlier this week that his third-placed
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Bradford City takeover talks heading for extra-time
GIANNI Paladini's bid to buy City has taken a significant step forward as the club prepare for a game that could mark the end of an era. The Telegraph & Argus understands that the Italian has been given the green light to extend his exclusivity
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Boss Steve Davis is potty about Crewe staying up
CREWE will view League One survival as a reason to celebrate.Alex need a draw tomorrow to ensure they stay up – and boss Steve Davis insists that will be a real achievement after a terrible start. They had just four points after 11 games.Davis said: “
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Man accused of murder told police he did not carry out the doorstep stabbing, court hears
A man accused of murdering another Slovakian national told police officers he was not the person who carried out the stabbing at the doorstep of a Bradford house.Stanislav Misko said he had left the premises in Great Horton Road after a fight broke out
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West Bowling setting the Bar high as they seek cup double
WEST Bowling are chasing a momentous cup double on Monday at Batley Bulldogs' Fox's Biscuits Stadium.Having already won the Jack Senior Memorial Bradford Cup final last Saturday when they thumped Queensbury 50-10 – one of the highest totals in a decider
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On This Day – May 2, 2015
25 years ago: A driver needed treatment at Bradford Royal Infirmary for serious injuries to his hands after his van was involved in a collision with a runaway horse, owned by gipsies, on Sticker Lane. 50 years ago: The new £600,000 runway at Leeds-Bradford
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Heart attack survivor to lead team of cyclists in fundraising ride
A HEART attack survivor from Pudsey will lead a team of ten people aiming to cycle 200 miles on static bikes to raise money for charity at the town's carnival later this month. Ken Downing, 70, of Priestley Close, acts as a lead volunteer for the British
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Shipley worker trapped in Nepal asks for colleagues' help
COLLEAGUES of a Shipley worker trapped in a remote village struck by Nepal's earthquake are anxiously waiting for news.Incommunities accounts clerk Bimala Shankhar had been visiting family 20 miles from Kathmandu when Saturday's earthquake hit, injuring
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Top Bradford barrister supports decision not to bring Lord Janner to trial over child sex abuse claims
A TOP Bradford barrister has supported the decision of the Director of Public Prosecutions not to bring former MP Lord Janner to trial over child sex abuse claims.Nick Askins said that, though the situation was unsatisfactory for alleged victims and the
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Bradford businessman calls for urgent action over persistent fly-tipping near his firm
A BRADFORD businessman is calling for action over persistent fly-tipping in the street behind his firm, which he says is unsightly and attracting rats.Saleh Mohammed Malik, who runs an accountancy firm from offices on Manningham Lane, said he had reported
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Silsden renames one of its streets after Bradley Wiggins for Tour de Yorkshire
COMMUNITIES along the route of the Tour de Yorkshire are preparing to welcome the race to the Bradford district tomorrow.In Silsden, residents are renaming one of their streets after top cyclist Bradley Wiggins.A sign for Bradley Road will see the addition
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Disney dream comes true for boy with rare bowel disorder
A SIX-year-old boy with a rare bowel disorder will see his Disney dream realised this weekend after travelling in style.Jamie Stones, of Greengates, who suffers from short bowel syndrome (SBS), has had 22 operations in his short life so far and faces
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Well-known Queensbury runner to be remembered at parkrun event
A well-known runner from Queensbury will be fondly remembered at Bradford's Lister Park by his friends and family as they raise funds for dementia research.The parkrun on Saturday, May 9 will be dedicated to the memory of Arthur James, who died almost
