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Landmark for Gale as skipper helps Yorkshire rule over Outlaws

ANDREW Gale’s half-century ensured Yorkshire maintained the Vikings’ perfect start to the T20 Blast with a six-wicket win over Nottinghamshire Outlaws. The captain became the first man to surpass 2,000 T20 runs for the county as he finished unbeaten

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City of Bradford swimmer Millie shines in reaching first senior final

MILLIE Foulds was City of Bradford Swimming Club's only senior finalist in the ASA North East Region Youth and Senior Championships at Sunderland Aquatic Centre.She reached the final of the 200 metres backstroke with a personal-best time of 2min 27.57sec

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Pearls are in sparkling form

PUDSEY Pearls' synchronised swimming team were definitely in the mood at the Yorkshire Spring competition at Knottingley Leisure Centre.The event was attended by clubs from as far away as Gateshead in the north east and Chesterfield in the Midlands but

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Pupils enter the Dragon to do battle on the water at races event

TEENAGERS took to the waves to race Dragon Boats at Bradford Council's Doe Park water park activities centre at Denholme.The inter-school competition saw year seven and eight pupils at Appleton Academy, Ilkley Grammar School, One In A Million Free School

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Police warn buyers of cars to be cautious after stolen car sold

POLICE are urging car buyers to be cautious if the seller wants to meet in a car park or at the roadside.The warning follows the unwitting purchase of a stolen car.Police went to an address in Bolton Road, Bolton, Bradford, to help the DVLA with a vehicle

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UPDATE: 'Ebola' package sent to George Galloway's office

George Galloway’s spokesman Ron McKay said he and another member of staff had been opening mail this afternoon when a letter addressed to ‘George Galloway and The Respect Party’ was opened. Inside was an A4 sheet of paper with part of a grubby

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Jimmy's goal secures draw for Wyke

ALTHOUGH they were pressurising hosts King Cross Park for much of the game, Wyke under-17s still needed a late penalty to secure a 16-16 draw in the Yorkshire Junior League.After the teams observed a minute's silence in respect of Keighley Cougars' Danny

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VIDEO: Rally cars rev up for classic race in Bradford

A COLLECTION of sporty cars revved up for the Bradford Classic Rally today by taking to the track. Drivers of rally cars, including two Subaru Imprezas and a 1968 Mark 1 Ford Escort, ran the rule over Bowling Park. A total of 65 rally cars

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Police appeal for whereabouts of man wanted for recall to prison

POLICE in Bradford are asking the public to help track a man wanted on recall to prison. Joseph Coultous, 22, (pictured) was released from jail on licence in February after been sentenced for burglary. He is originally from Bradford and has

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Guiseley players made offers Bower hopes they can't refuse

GUISELEY boss Mark Bower is aiming to keep the bulk of his squad together as he waits to hear back from a number of his promotion-winning players.After four previous play-off failures, Bower’s men are now planning for life in the Conference following

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George Osborne is just a public schoolboy ogre

SIR – I thought we lived in a democratic country. Osborne has completely overturned the wishes of the voters of West Yorkshire when it came to a metro mayor. What on earth is the future for Bradford? Will City Hall become a redundant building

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When will every cabbie adhere to safety rules?

SIR – With all the interest in taxi drivers, can someone explain why some drivers (I’ve yet to see one) don’t wear seatbelts or are they exempt from this safety procedure? I certainly would like to know as nobody seems to. A Jones, Otley Road

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Parade cannot possibly cost taxpayers £83k

SIR – It’s ironic the Lord Mayor’s Parade has been cancelled, something about poor attendances last year. Plus it would have cost £83,000 of taxpayers’ money. Where on Earth do they get these figures from? What exactly is it spent on? The stalls

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Right wing propaganda a match for Goebbels

SIR – I read with interest various columnists’ views on the whys and wherefores of Labour’s defeat in the General Election. With unerring hindsight, they all seem to think that Labour sent out the wrong message and that suddenly, the Tories have become

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No surprise that jihadis among Med migrants

SIR – Shock and horror! Our Government and security services believe there is a chance that there may be ISIS terrorists hidden amongst the so called immigrants crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa. They should be awarded an honours degree

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The stupidity of Tories wrecked energy policy

SIR – Most of our media is anti-Labour, going back well before the 1924 Zinoviev letter in the Daily Mail, playing every dirty trick in the book to keep Labour out of power. An example being the lies pushed out by the ConDems since 2010: “The financial

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Inheritance is key for chiefs

SIR – When Mr Gardner (T&A, May 13) has finished blowing his own trumpet perhaps he would tell us how he got his job as Director of Rugby? Her Majesty has nothing to learn from Mr Gardner, in fact she could well teach him many a lesson. When

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Will lines be remembered or is it set to be a disaster with pair of comedies in Bingley?

BINGLEY Little Theatre is presenting two separate productions this month at its base in Bingley Arts Centre.The main stage will offer If I Were You, Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy about a husband and wife who accidentally swap bodies, from Monday to Saturday

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High Society musical is set to bring a bit of sparkle to stage

COLE Porter's sparkling musical High Society will bring some fizz and froth to Ilkley Playhouse next week. The show, made into a classic musical film starring Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, is about Tracy Lord, a glamorous socialite divorcee

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Motown show to bring groovy hits to Bradford stage

HALF a century of chart-topping hits are celebrated in The Magic of Motown, which returns to Bradford this month,"The show features favourites such as I Can’t Help Myself, Tracks of My Tears and It’s the Same Old Song which rocketed artists like

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Jazz queen Clare Teal comes home for headline set at Fallfest

JAZZ queen Clare Teal will be back on home turf when she headlines this year’s Fallfest.The Kildwick-born singer will perform at Glusburn Institute this summer with her band.Clare recorded several albums, after landing the biggest-ever recording contract

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Comings and goings at Bradford Park Avenue as Walshaw vows: I'm moving to win promotion

BRADFORD Park Avenue have boosted their forward line with the signing of proven scorer James Walshaw and they have also brought in a new keeper with the capture of Jon Stewart from Worksop Town.New Bradford boss Martin Drury made former Farsley Celtic

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Jasper Carrott is back and better than ever with musical comedy

JASPER Carrott's funky moped of a career has been on the road for half-a-century or more - ten years longer than the Funky Moped comedy hit that charted in the UK Top Ten in 1975. Forty years ago the curly-haired chummy Brummie - a dead ringer

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Should historic Nazi sites be preserved and protected?

In the 70 years since the Second World War ended, the spectre of Nazism has been something we all want consigned to the history books.However, there are very real and concrete reminders of what the Third Reich established in their quest for global dominance

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Woman, 49, appears in court by video link accused of murdering hospital patient

A PSYCHIATRIC patient faced court for the first time today, charged with the murder of another woman patient.Rachel Bowen, 49, appeared, via a video link from Rampton Hospital in Nottinghamshire, before Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court.She is

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Young ballet dancers to take to stage in professional production

YOUNG dancers from Bradford are being coached by the principal dancer in a professional production of Giselle, coming to Bradford next month. Australian dancer Amy Drew stars in the title role of the English Youth Ballet show and is working closely

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Royal Navy veteran jailed for ten years for "wicked and unspeakable" rape of a 77-year-old

A ROYAL Navy veteran has been jailed for ten years for the "wicked and unspeakable" rape of a 77-year-old Bradford pensioner in her own home. David Lodge, 53, violated the dementia sufferer after pushing her down on her bed, Bradford Crown Court

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Fans offered opportunity to support BullBuilder event

BULLS fans will get a unique chance to meet three decades worth of club halfbacks at the BullBuilder Dinnertime in the Park event on Wednesday, June 3. The club’s ex-players association put its weight behind the event after being contacted by BullBuilder

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Well done to the sign tamperer

There is a sign which I drive past frequently which welcomes people to the village of Wilsden, a couple of miles out of Bingley.For as long as I can remember, the sign has proudly proclaimed that Wilsden is twinned with Eppeville, which Wikipedia tells

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Former Bradford Council leader Eric Pickles to be knighted

Former Communities Secretary and Bradford Council leader Eric Pickles is to be given a knighthood, Downing Street has announced. The Conservative will be made a Knight Bachelor in recognition of his public service as an MP, a former Cabinet minister

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Mullally handed three-year Rhinos deal

FORMER Bulls loanee Anthony Mullally will help fill the boots of Jamie Peacock next season after agreeing to join Leeds on a three-year contract. The Huddersfield prop and Ireland international made six appearances for Bradford last term and is

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60 prom dresses stolen in overnight shop raid

SIXTY prom dresses were stolen from a dress shop last night. Police are appealing for witnesses after the burglary at Miss Elegance Dress Shop on Low Lane in Birstall. At around 11.45pm suspects forced entry into the shop and stole the dresses

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14 things to do this bank holiday week around the Bradford district

SWIMMERS, artists and film fans will all be entertained during a packed programme of events in the Bradford district over the bank holiday weekend. A favourite event, Saltaire Arts Trail which attractions thousands of visitors, returns tomorrow

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Charity's concern at rise in Bradford hospital admissions for brain injuries

A CHARITY has expressed its concern at a rise in the number of people admitted to hospital with acquired brain injuries (ABI). Last year there were more than 28,000 hospital admissions for ABI-related conditions in Yorkshire and Humberside, according

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VIDEO: Hundreds turn out to say goodbye to Keighley Cougar legend Danny Jones at funeral today

FAMILY, friends, players and fans joined to celebrate the life of Keighley Cougar and rugby legend Danny Jones today. St Mary's Catholic Church, Halifax was packed to the door and outside hundreds of wellwishers watched the funeral on a giant TV

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New microbrewery set to add variety to pub scene

A PUB which has been under careful renovation for over a year will soon open serving ales brewed in its own backyard. The Rose & Crown in Cleckheaton has been a labour of love for former builder Andy Gascoigne who owns it. He set up Haworth

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Unwelcome pathway into smoking habit

Rising tobacco prices might, to some extent, have the desired effect of putting people off smoking, but never underestimate the manner in which criminals will fill a vacuum if they see one. The issue of illegal cigarettes is apparently a big problem

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Maxwell expects to be cooking on gas for Yorkshire

AARON Finch recently criticised his big mate Glenn Maxwell for his lack of kitchen skills when they were housemates, but now the pair are aiming to cook up a storm for Yorkshire in Twenty20 cricket.The Australian World Cup-winners lived together in Melbourne

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UPDATE: Man arrested on suspicion of arson after family of five flee car fire that spread to home

A FAMILY of five had to evacuate their home after car fire spread to the property early today. Police investigating the case have this morning arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of arson. Fire crews from Keighley, Bingley and Shipley were

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Veteran Blakeley showing Birstall the way

BIRSTALL face a tough task at unbeaten Ossett in the All Rounder Cricket Equipment Central Yorkshire League tomorrow.This follows losing their own unbeaten record in a 23-run Premier Division defeat at the hands of Wrenthorpe in their last game.Veteran

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On the move again: Bradford Bulls hooker Conroy joins Dewsbury in latest loan spell

NATHAN Conroy has joined Championship rivals Dewsbury on a one-month loan. The 20-year-old hooker recently spent a month on loan at League One outfit Oxford but will now enjoy game-time at a higher level closer to home. Bradford-born Conroy

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Extra work in store to see if Mclean still fits in at Valley Parade

CITY must get Aaron Mclean fit for action if the striker is going to be considered for any part next season.Mclean still has another year left on his Valley Parade contract, which is understood to be the highest on the club’s wage bill.He has not been

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Councillor's safety call at roundabout redesigned at cost of £3.4m

A MAJOR roundabout is still not safe after a £3.4 million redesign, according to a councillor.Contractors have now finished a ten-month overhaul of the Thornbury Barracks roundabout, which sits on the main route between Bradford and Leeds.But Leeds City

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Burley bowlers need to hit straps in top clash

THERE is no doubting the Aire-Wharfe League's top match tomorrow as title hopefuls Otley and Burley – both smarting from defeats last week – go head to head.After losing three in a row, Burley have slipped from top to sixth in the Division One table and

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Trading standards chiefs mount crackdown on cigarettes black market

RETAILERS in Bradford have been told they face a "zero-tolerance approach" if caught trading illegal tobacco products on the black market. The warning by West Yorkshire Trading Standards (WYTS) comes after a city centre off-licence owner was prosecuted

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Morrisons applies to build store at Baildon business park

MORRISONS hopes to build a new store on the controversial Buck Lane site in Baildon, which was promoted as a smart-looking science and technology park, but which some people have dubbed "The Sheds". Bradford Council has received a planning application

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Cricket star launches sporting project to steer children off Bradford's streets

A NEW drive to encourage more South Asian children into cricket and to help reduce anti-social behaviour has been backed by a Yorkshire star. The free sessions, run by Shapla Sports Initiative and the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation, will be held

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'Determined' drug dealer jailed for eight years for 'peddling filth'

A "DETERMINED and repetitive" drug dealer, who "peddled filth" on the streets, has been jailed for eight years. Nadeem Ali, 23, continued to offend despite being twice bailed by police, Bradford Crown Court heard yesterday. Jailing him, Judge

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Woman who persistently stalked her neighbour is set to be given Hospital Order

A PERSISTENT stalker was today set to be sentenced to a Hospital Order under the Mental Health Act. Jascu Mistry, 54, is in prison on remand after a flouting a court order banning her from contacting her neighbour Phillip Chappell. Mistry was

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On This Day – May 22, 2015

25 years ago: A night cashier needed 17 stitches to his head after being brutally attacked at a service station on Leeds Road in Bradford, with a man who claimed he had run out of petrol leaving him unconscious on the forecourt. 50 years ago: Bradford

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Woman, 49, charged with murder of patient at Bradford hospital

A WOMAN was due to appear before court today after detectives charged her with the murder of a patient at a Bradford psychiatric hospital. Rachel Bowen, 49, will appear via video link, from Rampton psychiatric hospital in Nottinghamshire, at Bradford