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Wild card Dennis is hoping to be a menace at Wimbledon

DENIS Kudla received one of his most important phone calls just minutes after winning the Aegon Ilkley Trophy on Saturday.The message for the 22-year-old American was from Wimbledon referee Andrew Jarrett to tell him that he has been given a wild card

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Hornets stung as leaders Keighley Cougars put on top display

Keighley Cougars 54 Rochdale Hornets 20 KEIGHLEY Cougars cemented their place at the top of Kingstone Press League 1 with a comprehensive victory over second- placed Rochdale Hornets. Following the game, Cougars’ player-coach Paul March said

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Alex Lees column: Adil's time will come during the Ashes

I'M sure Adil Rashid can play a big part for England in the Ashes.He was left out of their squad for the training camp next weekend but he's still the best spinner in the country – I don't think there's any doubt about that. He's a wicket-taker, and I'm

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Police 'completely reject' claims they were 'complicit' in radicalisation of three Bradford sisters

POLICE have "completely rejected" claims they were "complicit in the grooming and radicalising" of three Bradford sisters who are feared to have travelled to Syria with their nine children. Khadija Dawood, 30, Sugra Dawood, 34, and Zohra Dawood

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Keighley break their duck in basement battle

THERE were celebrations at Keighley as the Lawkholme Lane side won their first match of the season, beating fellow strugglers Idle at home by 24 runs to climb off the bottom of the JCT600 Bradford League Division Two table. The result leaves Idle

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Bismillah brothers keep Interlink bowling along at the top

INTERLINK have increased their lead in the Bradford Mutual Sunday School Group A with an eight-wicket win against Salem Athletic. The bowling of the Bismillah brothers was a key element of their success. Yunus took 4-32 and Ibrahim 3-31. In-form Irfan

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Families enjoy community gala in Bradford

Families in South Bradford flocked to the Knowles Park Community Gala.The event was hosted by Anchor Housing and local community groups and organisations. The free event, partly organised by residents from Scholebrook Court had live music, a funfair and

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Keighley Armed Forces Day proves to be a success

Keighley Armed Forces Day was held in the town's Victoria Park. Organised by the Keighley Armed Forces Association, the event included a parade, military vehicle displays, simulated gun ranges and stalls of numerous military charities.

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Queensbury steps back in time during 1940s Day

Queensbury took a trip back in time as it celebrated its second 1940s Day.The event started last year, and organisers hope it becomes a regular part of village life. Held on Chapel Street, the day featured military vehicles, songs and music from the period

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St Lawrence and Woodlands pick up maximums

THE top two teams in the JCT600 Bradford League Division One – leaders Pudsey St Lawrence and second-placed Woodlands – gained a maximum 20 points from their latest victories while the other championship challengers faltered on a day of surprises.

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Mahmood takes all ten as Cookridge topple Saints

KHALID Mahmood took all ten wickets for just 19 runs as Pudsey St Lawrence were bowled out for 95 as Cookridge eased to a six-wicket win in the Dales Council's Division C.Drighlington were bowled out for 138 by leaders Thornbury who cruised to a nine-wicket

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'Great atmosphere' as people flock to Otley Carnival

HUNDREDS of people from different groups paraded through the streets of Otley for the town’s 32nd annual carnival.Primary schools, scout troops and community groups crafted a variety of different themed floats for yesterday's parade, meaning clowns rubbed

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Concerns raised as travellers set up camp near new cycleway

RESIDENTS have raised concerns over a group of travellers who have set up camp near a new cycleway in Shipley. The group, which consisted of a mixture of around eight caravans and motorhomes, are thought to have moved onto land near the Canal Road

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FT: Workington Town 16 Bradford Bulls 38

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Lunch update: Wickets fall but Yorkshire receive Finch setback

IT WAS a mixed morning for Yorkshire - both at home and away. The White Rose county struck four times during the opening session of their LV= County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Headingley, leaving the visitors at 85-4 from 31

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Missing Jersey man thought to be in Bradford area

WEST Yorkshire Police are appealing for information on a missing Jersey man who may be in the Bradford area. Officers said Robert Chellingworth, pictured, has links to a silver Volvo - with the registration J63245 - which was seen in Bradford yesterday

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Stolen car destroyed by arsonists in Bradford

POLICE are investigating after a stolen car was abandoned and destroyed by arsonists in Bradford yesterday afternoon. The vehicle, a silver Toyota Starlet, was stolen from the Lidget Green area sometime between 2.30pm and 2.45pm, before being dumped and

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Police stop car after seeing child standing up on back seat

A BRADFORD man has been caught driving while disqualified after being stopped by police for allowing one of his children to travel standing up on the back seat. Officers from Bradford East Neighbourhood Policing Team stopped the man in the West Bowling

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VIDEO: Investigations continue after blaze rips through tyre storage yard in Thornbury

INVESTIGATIONS are continuing today into the cause of a major fire which swept through former tram sheds in Bradford on Friday night. More than 1,000 tyres and a number of vehicles went up in smoke during the blaze, which also saw residents from

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Celebrations as state-of-the-art library opens at Bradford primary school

CHILDREN, parents and staff at a Bradford school have celebrated the opening of a state-of-the-art library and ICT centre at the school.The new facility at Wibsey Primary School has seen an investment of around £220,000 to create a completely new library

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Faulty cooker sparks kitchen fire

FIREFIGHTERS were called after a faulty cooker caused a kitchen fire at a house in Gomersal yesterday afternoon. Crews from Cleckheaton and Batley attended the incident at the property on Fusden Lane, just before 5pm. They found the small blaze had been

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Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after traffic light incident

A BRADFORD driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after allegedly running a red light in front of a police officer. The officer was returning to Trafalgar House police station on Nelson Street when he is reported to have seen the car drive

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Police helicopter mobilised after reports of large group of men fighting

THE POLICE helicopter was mobilised to the Barkerend area of Bradford on Friday night after reports of a disturbance involving a large group of people. A police spokesman confirmed that the force had responded to reports of a group of males fighting

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Bradford bus passengers face weeks of disruption due to roadworks

BUS passengers are set to face weeks of disruption as roadworks in Bradford city centre lead to numerous services being diverted or delayed. Temporary traffic lights at the junction of Market Street, Lower Kirkgate, Kirkgate, and Cheapside are due to

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GALLERY: Dads celebrate Father's Day with family reading selfies

Bradford dads - including a rugby league legend - are celebrating Father's Day by backing a children's literacy campaign. Robbie Hunter-Paul, chief executive of Bradford Bulls, has joined fellow Bradford dads and other male role models in taking