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Twin problems for Yorkshire as they battle to avoid a rare defeat
YORKSHIRE are in danger of losing only their fourth LV= County Championship match under coach Jason Gillespie after Somerset enjoyed much the better of the third day at Taunton. The reigning champions have only suffered defeat three times in 53
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Fundraisers take the ultra route to raise charity cash
AN RSPCA inspector is fundraising for the charity this summer by completing a sponsored "ultra triathlon". Sarah Bagley, 27, of Oxenhope, will carry out a two-mile swim, a 140-mile coast-to-coast cycle and an 18-mile run. She intends to complete
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Volunteers needed to help spruce up the district
A BRADFORD-based project has made an appeal for more volunteers to help spruce up the district. Bradford Community RePaint, based in Adelaide Street, is looking for more people to join its 11 volunteers who help redecorate a range of locations.
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15 charged in connection with alleged rape and sexual abuse of girl after police investigation
Police in Bradford have charged 14 men and a 16-year-old male from Keighley with sex offences relating to rape and sexual abuse of a child under 16. The offences relate, in the main, to one female victim who was under 16 at the time. One allegation
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Police release CCTV images of woman who could be vital witness to fatal crash
POLICE have released these CCTV images of a woman they are trying to trace following a fatal hit-and-run crash in Bradford. Victoria Holland, 28, of Scholes, died following the collision which occurred on the A58 Whitehall Road in Wyke at about
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Bradford Park Avenue sign Marshall from Shaymen
BRADFORD Park Avenue have signed midfielder Paul Marshall from FC Halifax Town.The National League North club say the 25-year-old turned down a new deal at The Shay to join their neighbours.Marshall has been with Vanarama National League outfit Halifax
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'We should offer immigrants the same opportunities that my family has enjoyed'
MY parents, who moved to Britain from Pakistan, were working class - but worked hard, with integrity and hope. The results are their children. One of my siblings is a head and neck surgeon, another a respected author and journalist. In the New
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Boxer Tetley pays ring tribute to Valley Parade victims
BRADFORD boxer Darren Tetley will dedicate his next fight in memory of the Valley Parade fire victims. The unbeaten welterweight plans to donate his ticket money from Saturday's show in Rotherham to the burns unit. Tetley, appearing on the
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Man, 35, died from cocktail of drugs and alcohol at family party, inquest told
A MAN who battled heroin addiction for 21 years died from a drug and alcohol cocktail which included a lethal overdose of methadone, an inquest heard. Unemployed Gareth Barnes, 35, of Aygill Avenue, Heaton, Bradford, was found dead on a sofa at
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Helpful holiday tips for packing it all in
Don't let measly cabin-baggage restrictions cramp your weekend-away style. Katie Wright reveals your space-saving summer escape essentialsWith the season of city escapes and mini beach breaks well and truly upon us, you'd be right to rejoice.But if your
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Kart ace Daniel born to drive
HAVING been born in the back of a Vauxhall Zafira on the way to hospital, it is maybe no surprise that Daniel Bolton is making headway in motor sport. The nine-year-old from Bradford is competing against karters who are four years his senior but
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City Park to be filled with song as 17 choirs gather in harmony
BRADFORD City Park will be filled with choral singing when 17 choirs gather in harmony for the first time next month. The singing groups include a women's barbershop choir, a swing ensemble, a choir of people with learning disabilities, and a choir
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Children to learn outdoor skills with overnight forest school
A SCHEME that allows children around Bradford to escape from city life and spend time in the district's woodlands is expanding to allow them to camp overnight.The first overnight Forest School takes place at Blackhills campsite, between Bingley and Wilsden
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Appeal lodged against rejection of Cullingworth housing plan
AN APPEAL has been lodged against Bradford Council's rejection of plans for a 30-home development on green belt land.Opponents of the scheme – for a mixture of affordable properties, plus a dozen allotments – claim it would put massive strain on Cullingworth's
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Bradford firm Mansfield Pollard sponsors student awards
AN AIR management firm in Bradford has strengthened its links with the city's college by sponsoring categories at its Higher Education Awards.Mansfield Pollard, based on Parry Lane, helped Bradford College recognise the academic achievements and personal
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Medals won by Bradford City's FA Cup winner and WW1 hero Jimmy Speirs on display at National Football Museum
TWO medals, including one for bravery, that belonged to the man who scored an FA Cup final-winning goal for Bradford City have pride of place in the National Football Museum's latest exhibition. 'The Greater Game - Football and The First World
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Hospital care rated highly by patients in survey
MOST patients at Airedale Hospital feel they are looked after well, according to a new survey.Latest data from the Care Quality Commission reveals the Steeton hospital has performed consistently across key areas including care and treatment, waiting times
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Children asked for views as ‘not fit for purpose’ park to be improved
CHILDREN are being asked to give their views about how a play area should be improved.The improvements to the Yeadon play park are to be made using money from a developer following a campaign by councillors.Yeadon Liberal Democrat councillors Sandy Lay
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Bradford City reject Millwall bid for Hanson
BRADFORD City have rejected an offer from Millwall for striker James Hanson. Millwall, relegated from the Championship in the season just ended, have long been admirers of Hanson. But their latest bid did not come close to matching the Bantams
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Afternoon tea brings Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity funds to £11,500
A SILSDEN woman has spoken of her pride after the group she chairs smashed through a charity fundraising target.Farm Stay Yorkshire had aimed to coin-in £10,000 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.A recipe book was published two years ago with an initial
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Street dealer and crack cocaine producer jailed for seven-and-a-half years between them
TWO men involved in the illegal drug trade in the district have been jailed for a total of seven and a half years. Aaron Russell, 24, a persistent street dealer, continued to sell heroin and cocaine despite being bailed three times by police, Bradford
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Belting successes for Horizon quintet
FIVE more Horizon Taekwondo Academy members have been upgraded to black-belt status.The successful candidates were 12-year-old Gary Watt, from Greengates, 16-year-old Charlotte Banks (Silsden) and Jon Cassere (Baildon), who all earned first dan black
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Davies keeps Otley on coat-tails of leaders
JAMES Davies produced a quick-fire century to clinch Otley's victory over Burley and keep them on the heels of Division One leaders Beckwithshaw, who notched their sixth successive Aire-Wharfe League win in beating Bilton. Opener Danny Bryan scored
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Polish speedway legend's jacket goes on display in Bradford
A RACE jacket worn by a Polish speedway legend has gone on display as part of an exhibition in Bradford.Tomasz Gollob wore it in his final Grand Prix last month in Warsaw, Poland.It is now at Bradford Industrial Museum as part of a speedway exhibition
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School reaches its goal with all-weather sports pitch renovation
BIG improvements to the outdoor pitch at Thornbury Primary School in Bradford are scoring top marks from pupils.The work has seen the former damaged turf be replaced by all-weather artificial turf and new goalposts put in place.Funding for the improvements
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Rashid guides Yorkshire towards draw
ADIL Rashid fell for 99 during an elongated afternoon session of day four - but the England squad man contributed significantly to Yorkshire’s successful bid to claim a draw against Somerset at Taunton. With one short session left in this LV= County
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Registration cancelled at care home after damning report from inspectors
A care home has had its registration cancelled on the back of a damning report following an inspection. The decision means Royd Hill, in Sutton Lane, Sutton, is no longer a registered care home can no longer operate a care service. The Care
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Grandad, 69, who committed £26,000 benefit fraud is given suspended sentence by judge
A BRADFORD grandfather who fleeced the taxpayer out of more than £26,000 after failing to declare that his wife was working as a dinner lady has been spared an immediate prison sentence. Anthony Thornton, 69, who hobbled into the dock on a wooden
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Leaders John Breare show perfect timing
JOHN Breare timed their Bradford & District Evening League run chase nicely as they won their top-of-the-table Division Two clash at home to Cambing.A powerful half-century from Fazal Wazir (55no) was the cornerstone of Cambing's 129-7 off 16 overs, three
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Retrospective planning permission is sought by Bradford American diner
A RETROSPECTIVE planning application has been submitted for a cabin installed without consent at a Bradford diner.Unique AD Ltd, acting as the agent, has applied for permission for the cabin which is at the back of Romeo's American Diner at 353 Great
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Failure not an option for Cullingworth
NEW boys Cullingworth missed out on promotion from Division Two of the Foster's Halifax League last season.But the former Craven League side have no intention of failing in their second campaign and were 110-run winners over visitors Great Horton Park
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Guiseley quick to fix up friendlies
IT MAY not be long since Guiseley defeated Chorley in dramatic circumstances at Victory Park in their Vanarama Conference North play-off final but the Lions are already underway with their planning for next season.The new National League club have announced
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Dalby an all-round star as Cowling stay joint-top
MARTYN Dalby was the key figure for Cowling as they won a low-scoring encounter at Hepworth & Idle to maintain joint-leadership of Division Two in the Mewies Solicitors Craven League. First Dalby took 5-29, Banaras Hussain weighing in with
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Bradford's homes shortage crisis would worsen under Government's Right to Buy plans, senior councillor warns
GOVERNMENT proposals to extend the Right to Buy scheme to housing association tenants have come under fire from a senior Bradford councillor who warned it would worsen the district's homes shortage. Bradford Council's executive member with responsibility
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Three men arrested after armed police swoop on house in Bradford
ARMED police were sent to Leeds Road, Thornbury, Bradford, today after a man was seen with what appeared to be a gun. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to rob in relation to the incident which at one point saw armed officers
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Keep up that good work for quake aid
SIR – Concerning the Ilkley collection for the Nepal Earthquake Relief, further collections have been made by the Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale, amassing a total of £3028.55 which has been forwarded to Nepal. Our contacts there, the Nepal Trust
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Looking forward to scrutinising Council
SIR – As a fan of nominative determinism it was amusing to see Cllr Fear express his worries over the election of Chairs to the Scrutiny committees. He is wrong to say that the Executive have a role in voting on chairs. I was elected to the role
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Thank you for fine spectacle of event
SIR – I WAS, as ever, hugely impressed with the whole spectacle that was the Haworth 40s Weekend. The organising committee, volunteer stewards and the sponsors Green Deal boilers (without whose last-minute sponsorship this event may not have happened
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Surprise of £50 parking fee at 1940s weekend
SIR – My friend and I came on a coach trip to the 1940s event in Haworth on Sunday. Good old Bradford Council had somebody stopping coaches at Cross Roads to issue instructions. We apparently had to go to the old quarry and pay £50 to park
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Police motorbike team seize air rifle and ammunition from man in woodland
POLICE officers on off-road motorbikes chased and caught a man who was seen with an air rifle in Keighley. The three officers spotted the man carrying this weapon in woodland while on patrol in the Hainworth Wood area on Saturday. A spokesman
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Lawn expects Parkinson to stay at Bradford City for years
CITY joint-chairman Mark Lawn today revealed he expected Phil Parkinson to remain at Valley Parade for "quite a few years to come". Parkinson has been heavily linked with the vacant managerial post at League One rivals Sheffield United following
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HELEN MEAD: Sometimes it’s good to have a failure
WHEN my daughter failed her driving test she couldn’t hide her disappointment. She wailed like a wounded animal, letting out her frustration. “Get over it,” I told her. “You can do it again in a couple of months.” But she was so distraught
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Leaning leads Yorkshire back into the black
YORKSHIRE lost two wickets during a steady third afternoon against Somerset at Taunton as they wiped off a first-innings deficit of 47 and claimed a lead. Alex Lees was caught behind off Peter Trego just 11 balls into the second innings before
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BRADFORD'S NEW MPs: Bradford South's Judith Cummins is focused on all who require help
Jim Greenhalf begins a series looking at the new MPs in Bradford seats ALL three of Bradford's new Labour MPs - Naz Shah (Bradford West), Imran Hussain (Bradford East) and Judith Cummins (Bradford South) - will have their first major experience
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Exhibit that asks visitors to pick up a phone and take part in the art work
ORGANISERS of an unusual art exhibition have been asking Bradfordians to look at their city in an entirely different light.Canvas, at Fuse Art Space in Rawson Place, appears to be just an empty room with a desk, chair and telephone. When visitors sit
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Some almost familiar names taking to stage at Otley Fake Festival this weekend
ROCK and dance fans will descend on Otley this weekend for the town's 2015 Fake Festival. The event will see leading cover bands The Really Hot Chilli Peppers, Musest, and Jilted Generation playing at Wharfemeadows Park on Saturday, May 30.
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Depeted Heckmondwike shine in defeat
DESPITE being a few riders short for both the senior and junior match, Heckmondwike Cycle Speedway Club members rode well against Astley and Tyldesley in Manchester, losing the senior contest 90-59. Heckmondwike scorers: Pawel idziorek 18, Adam
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VIDEO: Disability cycling group members get in the saddle for 24-hour bike marathon
MEMBERS of a disabled cycling club risked saddle sores to complete a 24-hour non-stop ride ahead of a coast-to-coast challenge next month. Cycling 4 All, based at the University of Bradford Students' Union, raised £2,500 to embark on the 182 miles
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Horse laws a big step in the right direction
The Local Government’s Association call for so-called legal highs to be banned is a welcome move to act on a growing problem facing society. Bradford has seen the local authority and the police grapple with the particular difficulties this new
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Appeal is continuing for missing man, 34
POLICE are continuing to appeal for the public's help in finding a Bradford man who went missing more than a week ago. Paul McLean, 34, was last seen at about 1.30pm on Monday, May 18, after staff at a private hospital gave him leave to go to Brighouse
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Drivers in the district warned of dangers of overtaking on country roads
DRIVERS in the Bradford district are being urged to slow down on country roads to avoid tragedies.The advice comes from West Yorkshire-based road safety charity Brake, and insurance company Direct Line, after a survey they conducted revealed that one
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Three men arrested over drugs charges after police pursuit
THREE men were arrested in Bradford on suspicion of possession of cannabis after a short pursuit by police. Officers tried to stop a vehicle in the Bowling area of the city on Saturday night, but the driver refused to pull over and drove off into
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Premier League legend Frank Lampard singles out Pudsey school head for kick-starting his career
A PUDSEY teacher has been singled out by football star Frank Lampard for kick starting his career in the game. Mr Lampard, who won 106 caps for England and scored a total of 211 goals for Chelsea, has sung the praises of Fulneck Junior School head
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REVIEW: Body-swap comedy is laugh-out-loud fun at Bingley Little Theatre
If I Were You Bingley Arts Centre Alan Ayckbourn’s dramatic imagination is often seized by hypothetical scenarios and the ‘What If ...’ could hardly be more far fetched than one morning a married couple wake up to find they have experienced a
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Late Somerset flourish leaves Yorkshire facing deficit
SOMERSET gained a first-innings lead of 47 runs during a hectic third morning at Taunton and will be hopeful of putting Yorkshire under pressure during the latter stages of this LV= County Championship match. Steve Patterson struck three times
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REVIEW: Suspense, thrills and screams as ghostly tale The Woman In Black takes to Alhambra stage
The Woman in Black Alhambra Theatre THEATRE is about illusion and done well it's an unforgettable experience . Stage-based ghost stories can be hackneyed, corny even. But this presentation of Susan Hill's The Woman in Black is in the Premier
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Live daily news blog - Tuesday, May 26
5:12pm That's all for today's live blog. We'll be back to bring you more of the latest from the Bradford district tomorrow. 5:03pm BRADFORD CITY: The Bantams have rejected an
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Normal service for Bradford City at start of 'big' week
JULIAN Rhodes today insisted it remains "business as usual" at Valley Parade as City embark on a potentially momentous week.As revealed previously in the Telegraph & Argus, prospective owner Gianni Paladini has been given a deadline of the end
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More minutes equates to bigger impact for Bradford Bulls prop
BULLS prop Steve Crossley believes there is "a lot more to come" from himself as he sets his sights on London Broncos this weekend. The recent signing from Castleford has endured a frustrating start to his second spell at Bradford after picking
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Shipley firm makes disabled man's F1 dream come true
A SHIPLEY firm has made a disabled man's dream come true by taking him to meet his favourite Formula 1 motor racing team and helping him customise his mobility scooter in its colours.Joiner Sam Duncan suffered a 60ft fall and broke his back in 1992 and
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Children see the light at Media Museum exhibition
CHILDREN were given the chance to experiment with light, colour and mirrors yesterday during a series of activities at the National Media Museum in Bradford.Illuminate, a free week-long event held at the site, aims to show visitors how light works in
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Rhodes: Bradford City finances are on the level once more
JULIAN Rhodes has revealed that City's playing budget last season ended up at the same level as the previous year.And the Bantams will go into next term with a surplus approaching £800,000 – even after clearing their £1million overspend.Rhodes has offered
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I'd choose Bayliss for England too, says Yorkshire coach Gillespie
JASON Gillespie has backed compatriot Trevor Bayliss to make a success of the England coaching job after being overlooked for the role himself.The 40-year-old Australian will remain in charge of the county champions, much to the delight of the White Rose
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Whale of a time promised at Shipley Street Festival
A WHALE of a time is promised at this year's Shipley Street Arts Festival which promises to be bigger and better than ever before with new and exciting performances from national and regional acts. And top of the attractions on the weekend of June
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Council ditches 'fairy lights' scheme at Queensbury war memorial
BRADFORD Council has reversed a decision to light up a war memorial in Queensbury after admitting the feature was "not in keeping" with the monument. The authority spent £2,500 to install the lighting earlier this month, but it was labelled
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Boy, 12, gets all-clear from brain cancer following pioneering treatment
A BOY whose life was saved by an internet search has been given the all-clear from cancer following pioneering treatment. Mad keen Bradford City fan Jake Turton, now 12, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour in 2009, which had spread to his
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First project to start in £50m scheme to give vulnerable children a better life
A PEER support project working with mums with low to moderate mental health issues should be ready to start in Bradford this September. The project will be the first to come from a £49 million lottery grant awarded to the city last June to come
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Statue of education reformer to return to public view
A FAMOUS face from Bradford's past could soon re-emerge after 11 years in storage.The well-known statue of William E Forster has not been seen in public since it was removed in 2004, as the old Forster Square - named after him - made way for Westfield's
