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Spin twins give Congs crucial edge at Farsley
CANNY spin bowling by Kez Ahmed and Nick Lindley helped Pudsey Congs to a 23-run victory over Farsley in a rain-reduced Sovereign Health Care first round Priestley Cup tie.Yorkshire wicket-keeper Dan Hodgson was the chief threat for the hosts after Congs
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Housing association challenges staff to get moving in aid of support dogs
A BRADFORD housing association has challenged its staff to get moving and help raise money for support dogs.Horton Housing Association, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, has set a target for its employees to run, cycle, swim, row or walk
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You're Barred! Bowling cup hopes dashed by Donny
West Bowling 18 Doncaster Toll Bar 25A FRUITLESS first-half display was too big a hurdle to overcome as a gallant Bowling fightback ended in defeat in the President's Cup final clash against Doncaster Toll Bar at the Fox’s Biscuit Stadium, Batley.West
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Field of dreams as Otliensians win semi-final thriller in stoppage time
Old Otliensians 17 Old Grovians 15OLD Otliensians held sway for most of this Aire-Wharfe Cup semi-final at Chaffers Field – but they were only two points ahead, were a man down after Nathan Rogers had been sin-binned and were defending desperately in
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Palestino hope it's third time lucky after more cup final misery
PALESTINO have suffered a second cup final defeat in eight days in the Spen Valley League.The Bradford-based club followed their 2-1 loss to Hightown Jets in the Spen Valley Memorial Trophy with a 1-0 setback against Route One Rovers in the Spen Valley
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VIDEO: Cheering crowds line the streets for Ilkley Carnival
CHEERING crowds lined the streets of Ilkley for the second time in two days today for the annual carnival, the day after the Tour de Yorkshire cycled through. There were record entries with 1,400 colourful characters parading in the sunshine for
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Garnett shines as Oxenhope add to their trophy haul
STEETON'S attempt to regain the Keighley & District FA Challenge Cup, and the local bragging rights over West Riding County FA Challenge Cup winners Oxenhope Recreation, were thwarted when they lost 4-0 in the final at Silsden.Two first-half goals from
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Medals success for Bradford in West Yorkshire School Games
BRADFORD picked up three medals in the West Yorkshire Sainsbury's School Games winter finals at Leeds Beckett University.Southfield School picked up disability football silver, while Summer Haynes won bronze in the individual Year Five cross-country competition
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Drax Cup qualifiers
MORE than 550 schools from Yorkshire and Teesside, including about 70 from Bradford and Keighley, have entered the Drax Cup – the biggest cricket competition for under-nines. Qualifiers are at Bradford & Bingley Cricket Club on Wednesday and
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Gillespie: You can put your house on Maxwell
JASON Gillespie is backing Australian World Cup winner Glenn Maxwell to light up Yorkshire's forthcoming NatWest T20 Blast campaign, despite him suffering a loss of form in the Indian Premier League.Maxwell is one of world cricket's most exhilarating
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Eagles' defence helps them soar to double
WHITE Eagles have completed a double by adding the GOALS SENIOR CUP to their Bradford Sunday Alliance League promotion.The First Division runners-up defeated Stanningley Albion, who finished fourth in the Premier Division, 2-0 in the afternoon final at
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Field are back on solid ground in title chase
WITH two games remaining, Field, following their 3-0 win over Knaresborough Town, are now clear favourites to be crowned West Yorkshire League Premier Division champions.Nicky Doherty opened the scoring after 25 minutes and Josh Milner made it 2-0 when
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Scam victim paid £650 for bottle of pop, say police
THE victim of a scam ended up paying £650 for a bottle of cola after he forked out for what he thought were high end goods. Police have now warned other members of the public to be vigilant if they are offered products in "too good to be true"
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Nuno stars as Grangefield retain Marflitt Trophy
SET-PIECE experts Grangefield Old Boys have retained the Terry Marflitt Trophy.They defeated Alwoodley 3-1 at Liversedge's Quaker Lane ground, although there was little action in the first half, with only one shot of note from each side.Grangefield took
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Eight they great! Goals Add up for Idle
IDLE had eight different scorers as they continued their pursuit of second place in the Spen Valley League First Division.They won 11-0 at bottom club Inter Batley, with Matthew Addy (2), Callum Doherty and Jack Strudwick bagging braces to add to goals
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VIDEO: Fans gather at Keighley Cougars' ground to pay respects to late player Danny Jones
DOZENS of fans have accepted an invitation to visit the Keighley Cougars ground to pay their respects to Danny Jones. The popular 29-year-old died yesterday from a suspected heart attack after becoming unwell at the team's game against London Skolars
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Sporting world mourns loss of Keighley Cougars player Danny Jones as fans invited to ground
KEIGHLEY Cougars have today invited fans to leave tributes to star player Danny Jones who died after suffering a heart attack during a match yesterday. The club will be opening Cougar Park, on Royd Ings Avenue, and putting up a photograph of the
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Parkinson hails 'great achievement' as Bradford City finish on an 11-year high
PHIL Parkinson reckons City have had a season to savour despite falling short of the play-offs.Yesterday’s 1-0 win at Crewe earned them seventh spot – their best finish since their relegation from the Championship in 2004 – four points behind the top
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Rampant Bradford Bulls are top ten smash hits in Sheffield
Bradford Bulls 46 Sheffield 12 IF not quite the 80-minute performance that Jimmy Lowes had been looking for, it was not far off. Largely dominant throughout and clinical with the chances that came their way, this was an impressive statement
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Lowes applauds 'season's best performance' from Bradford Bulls
JIMMY Lowes felt the Bulls had put together their “best 80-minute performance of the season” as they battered Sheffield 46-12. The head coach got the response he was looking for after shipping seven tries against Doncaster as Bradford scored four
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Clarke ensures a happy end to season for Bantams as fans’ attention switches to matters off the pitch
Crewe 0 Bradford City 1 IF THIS was the swansong for the Mark Lawn and Julian Rhodes era, there was little in the way of pomp and ceremony. The celebrations afterwards were not for the two City owners but Crewe’s League One survival – those
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Gillespie calls the shots as he spells out the lengths Yorkshire must go to
JASON Gillespie has challenged his bowlers to be tighter with their lines and lengths and his batsmen to be more aggressive as Yorkshire look to build on a steady start to 2015. The champions know their performances during the first three LV= County
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Bradford's starring role in new Bollywood film
BRADFORD is playing a starring role in a new Bollywood blockbuster.Welcome to Karachi, described as a comedy drama, is due for release in India on May 21 - and Bradford's City of Film team is discussing the possibility of a UK premiere here in Bradford.Last
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Bradford's new youth court opens to public
THE country's newest youth court will open its doors in Bradford tomorrow as part of a multi-million redevelopment.Bradford and Keighley Youth Court, which will hold hearings for youngsters aged 11 to 18, will reopen after a refurbishment."It is
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Team hopes clapped-out hearse won't bust on banger rally
FOUR friends from Bradford are raising money for charity by trying to get from Blackpool to Benidorm in a clapped-out old hearse.Daniel Dawson, Nathan Midgley, 26, Robbie Adamson, 28, and Wayne Hart are taking part in the Benidorm or Bust Banger Rally.The
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GP service for homeless people, asylum seekers and refugees expands in Bradford
A GP PRACTICE which caters for homeless people, asylum seekers and refugees across the Bradford district has been transformed into a new health and well-being centre. Bevan Healthcare has moved from Sunbridge Road - where it first opened in 2003 - to
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Residents call for action over green space used by travellers and joyriders
ANGRY residents are calling for council action to stop joyriders and travellers from using a grassed community area. Carrbottom Road Recreation Ground in Bankfoot has been used by travellers twice in the last six months. A land possession order
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Bradford College celebrates awards short-listing
BRADFORD College is celebrating being shortlisted for two top teaching awards recognising excellence in education. Its Early Years, Health and Care Department and the Catering, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Department have been announced as finalists
