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Huge rise in complaints about noisy cockerels disturbing Bradford residents
NOISY cockerels are driving residents across Bradford mad with early morning crowing.The number of complaints to Bradford Council about the birds has increased almost fourfold over the past five years from 38 in 2009/10 to 147 in the past year.People
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VIDEO: VE Day celebrations at fabulous Forties war-time weekend in Haworth
IT WAS V for Victory in Haworth over the weekend as the village celebrated the 20th anniversary of its ever-popular 1940s extravaganza. The theme was chosen to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE Day, and thousands descended on Bronte country
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Wardlaw's six of the best sees off spirited Undercliffe
FORMER Yorkshire opening bowler Iain Wardlaw was the hero as Cleckheaton overcame a battling Undercliffe side by 14 runs at Moorend in the second round of the Sovereign Health Care Priestley Cup today.Wardlaw, who played in the recent World Cup for Scotland
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Family affair for Bairstow as Bradford League friendly set for Max factor
THE BAIRSTOW name features regularly at Pudsey Congs, but tomorrow night it will be Jonny rather than Andrew attempting to shine as Yorkshire continue their NatWest T20 Blast preparations.The Vikings play a Bradford League XI in the first of three matches
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Keighley Cougars tamed by Lions again
Swinton Lions 29 Keighley Cougars 16 PAUL March branded his side ‘lacklustre’ after they fell to a first league reversal of 2015 at Swinton Lions. The result, in the club's first away game since the death of Danny Jones, marked a third defeat
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Kennedy says "thanks for the memories" to Bradford City
JASON Kennedy has confirmed that his time at Bradford City is over. The midfielder, whose Valley Parade contract was up, said on Twitter: “I’d like to thank everybody for some great memories. The staff, the boys and the fans (are) top class and
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1,000 people take part in Bradford parade to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
A PARADE in Manningham to celebrate the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday attracted more than 1,000 supporters from across Britain, according to organisers.The Naqshbandia Active Development Association (NADA) held the procession this afternoon, beginning at
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Smith's sparkling century helps extend Saints' lead at the top
SKIPPER James Smith led Division One leaders Pudsey St Lawrence to an exciting one-wicket win over Hanging Heaton that extended their lead over second-placed Woodlands to nine points.The hard-hitting batsman struck nine sixes and seven fours in an unbeaten
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Alex Lees column: Dizzy cops some banter over England speculation
FROM a Yorkshire point of view, we hope Jason Gillespie doesn’t go to England as their new coach. But we accept that one day he will leave us, be it now or in the future.It doesn’t matter what you do, whether it’s in sport or Monday to Friday 9 to 5,
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Tasif sets sights on becoming a champion after landing first boxing title
TASIF Khan hopes his first professional boxing belt is just for starters.The Girlington bantamweight is still celebrating after winning the International Masters title against Mikheil Soloninkini of Georgia at York Hall.Khan only returned to the ring
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Bradford & Bingley bowler Hartley ignores pain as Farsley slain
JACK Hartley produced his second seven-wicket haul of the season to enable Bradford & Bingley to inflict a crushing 135-run defeat on Farsley despite an on-going problem with an elbow injury.The 21-year-old fast bowler said: “It has been a good start
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Tong are tonked by Bradford Moor
A DIVISION leaders Bradford Moor recorded their fourth win in row, bowling out Tong Park Esholt for 108 thanks to 5-22 from Murtaza Ali Abbas, then openers Adil Wahid (56) and Irfan Sadiq (50) knocked off the runs to win by ten wickets. At The Karmand
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Basit has a blast for Salem Athletic
WITH all games completed in the league for the first time this season, Interlink remain at the top of GROUP A following a four-wicket win over Great Horton Church.Church batted first and were all out for 169, with Sohail Butt scoring 66 and Mohammed Azam
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Redfearn appears set for Leeds United exit
Neil Redfearn's time as Leeds head coach appears certain to end this week after club owner Massimo Cellino branded him "weak" and "a baby". Redfearn's deal to coach the first team expires on June 30 and Cellino – back in office after serving a
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Budding Bradford cartoonists treated to masterclass by top illustrator
BUDDING cartoonists were treated to a masterclass by a top illustrator in one of the highlights of the inaugural Bradford Literature Festival, which continued over the weekend. Kev Sutherland, who has worked on a number of classic kids comics like
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VIDEO: Pageantry and traditional delights at 206th Otley Show
ROBIN Hood and King John both made dramatic appearances at a blustery 206th Otley Show. The historic duo wowed the crowds yesterday as part of The Stampede Stunt Company's special Magna Carta anniversary show. That main ring spectacle, featuring
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Woman, 28, dies after a hit and run incident in Bradford
A CLECKHEATON woman has died after a hit and run incident in Bradford in the early hours of yesterday morning. Police are appealing for information after the 28-year-old was struck by a car while crossing the A58 Whitehall Road in Wyke. She
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Driver, 60, dies after suffering suspected stroke prior to collision
A 60 YEAR-OLD man has died after suffering a suspected stroke behind the wheel of his car near Brighouse. It is believed he became ill while driving his blue Nissan off a drive onto Brookfoot Lane in Southowram, where he then collided with a black
