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Girl taken to hospital after three-car crash
A GIRL was taken to hospital tonight after a collision involving three cars. The 12-year-old was a back seat passenger in a Seat Leon which collided with a lamppost in Little Horton Lane, Bradford. She was taken to hospital for precautionary
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Banks must try to keep branches open
The decision by NatWest to permanently shut down its branch in Wibsey after it was targeted by armed robbers is an unfortunate one that will have a negative impact on a local community. It is obviously understandable to a degree that the company
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Errors in attack cost Baildon victory
Yorkshire Division Three: Leeds Modernians 15 Baildon 14 IN recent years, Old Modernians away has proven a tricky fixture for the Jenny Laners as the hosts play route-one rugby. They have a strong pack and a kicker who can put distance on the
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Keighley snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
Yorkshire Division Two: Wath Upon Dearne 24 Keighley 27 HAVING been outplayed for much of the match, Keighley snatched victory with a last-minute try by winger Jack Atkinson. The visitors started well, gaining an early penalty for Alex Brown
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Thornton v Mytholmroyd could be tie of round
THERE are three Bradford area derbies to look forward to in the first round of the Spenser Wilson Halifax League Parish Cup on Sunday, May 8.Jer Lane, league champions for the past three seasons and cup winners in 2013, will host Cullingworth in the Briggs
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West Bowling keep pressure on Warriors
PRECISION kicking by stand-off Liam Coe helped focused West Bowling to a 32-16 victory in the Pennine League against Upton at Emsley's Rec.West's, who are running neck and neck with Fryston Warriors in a two-horse race for the Premier Division title,
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Bees defence earn their spurs at Brods
Yorkshire Division One: Old Brodleians 3 Bradford & Bingley 19 WITH eight games remaining - four at home, four away - the title seems to be almost in reach for Martin Whitcombe's squad after they followed their best away performance of the
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Belcher shines again as Salem end losing run
Yorkshire Division One: Bradford Salem 34 Selby 5 BRADFORD Salem ended a run of seven successive defeats to secure a much-needed victory over strugglers Selby at Shay Lane. On a heavy pitch in wet and windy conditions, it was unlikely that
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Albion aren't ring-rusty
ALBION Sports under-nines gave up home advantage by playing on Horsforth St Margaret's' 3G pitch at Leeds Trinity University to ensure the match went ahead and triumphed 9-2 in the Bradford & Calderdale Keybury League.Sports had not played since early
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Giant crane swings in new lock gates
A HUGE specialist crane lifted giant tailor-made oak gates into place at Bingley Three Rise Locks yesterday watched by fascinated crowds.The replacement gates are part of a £150,000 restoration project at the famous site on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
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Giant crane swings in new lock gates
A HUGE specialist crane lifted giant tailor-made oak gates into place at Bingley Three Rise Locks yesterday watched by fascinated crowds.The replacement gates are part of a £150,000 restoration project at the famous site on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
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City centre bistro and bar restaurant closes
FORSTER'S Bistro and Deli, the 100-seat restaurant and bar in Bradford City Park, has announced it is closing its doors after three and a half years. The venue was opened by bosses at Forster Community College in December 2012, and provided 16 full-time
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Second-half dominance brings Otley the spoils
National League Two North: Otley 15 Preston Grasshoppers 8 DESPITE a 17- 3 away win in November, Otley were expecting a tough encounter with Grasshoppers on a seven- match unbeaten run, and so it proved. But Otley's excellent defence took them
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Cannabis worth £5,000 seized in raid at Bradford house
CANNABIS with an estimated street value of about £5,000 has been seized by police in a raid on a house in Bradford. Officers who searched the house in Holme Wood on Monday afternoon found a large quantity of cannabis which was being dried in nets
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Sneddon tips scales against Wharfedale
National League One: Wharfedale 15 Rosslyn Park 27 ON A heavy pitch, Rosslyn Park Park used the conditions better in the second half to produce a splendid away win. Penalties were exchanged early on before the Wharfedale pack drove over for
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Man, 75, denies sexually abusing young girl 30 years ago
A 75-YEAR-OLD man on trial charged with sexually abusing a young girl told the jury he wept and said: "Are you crazy?" when first accused of molesting her 30 years ago.Dinzey Hazel was allowed to sit down in the witness box while giving his
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'Acceptable' levels of ice hockey violence under scrutiny as player in court accused of breaking opponent's jaw
Experts will report back about what levels of violence are acceptable in ice hockey in the trial of a Bradford Bulldogs player accused of breaking an opposing player's jaw. Macauley Stones, 19, appeared at Bradford Crown Court today to deny unlawfully
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UPDATE: Woman suffers serious head injuries in crash near Bradford City's stadium
A 27 YEAR-OLD woman remains in hospital after suffering serious head injuries in a collision with a vehicle in Bradford this afternoon. The incident happened just before 1.50pm on Valley Parade, near Bradford City's stadium in Manningham. The
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Two drug dealers to be sentenced after admitting their crimes
TWO drug dealers will be sentenced by a crown court judge after admitting their crimes.Simon Gott, 27, and 18-year-old Gavin Butters were committed for sentence to Bradford Crown Court after admitting several charges at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates
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UPDATE - 8pm: Toddler killed in tipper truck accident on main road in Bradford district
A young boy has been killed in an accident involving a truck on a main road in the Bradford district. Police were called at 1.09pm to Valley Road, in Shipley, which was closed for accident investigation work until it reopened at 6.45 tonight.
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UPDATED: Holiday tragedy dad 'let down by woefully inadequate life-saving equipment and lack of lifeguard training'
LIFE-SAVING equipment used on a Spanish beach to try and resuscitate a dad was woefully inadequate, an inquest heard today. Carl Thompson, 36, from Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, died two days into a family holiday at Corralejo, last August on the
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Storm-damaged city centre building shrouded in scaffolding as repair work starts
THE TSB’s branch in Bradford city centre will be shrouded in scaffolding for the foreseeable future as repair work is undertaken on the roof. During heavy storms a few months ago, the roof of the building was damaged and a piece of masonry fell
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England footballer 'panicked' during police interview over sexual activity with girl, 15
England footballer Adam Johnson has told a Bradford court his world was "turned upside down" when he was arrested for sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. Johnson said he "panicked" and was "in turmoil" during his police interview after his
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Burrell back in England squad
FORMER Otley player Luther Burrell has been added to the England squad as they prepare for Saturday's RBS Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham.The Northampton Saints centre replaces Ollie Devoto, who was concussed in Bath's defeat by Wasps on
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Amended Council budget proposals could bring better news for five threatened libraries
BOSSES at Bradford Council have gone back to the drawing board on major cuts planned for local libraries, youth services and community centres. Amended proposals to close a £61.5m gap in Bradford Council's budget by 2018 were put forward by the
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'Revolutionary' sculptor dies aged 90
LESLIE Thornton - a poor boy who went from Bevin Boy to international artist - has died at the age of 90.He was born in 1925 to Evelyn Thornton, who was a cotton twister at Dewhurst's Mill, Skipton, but was raised from the age of two by his grandmother
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Fundraising night to help man with lung cancer nearly sold out
A FUNDRAISING dinner to support a 38-year-old Keighley dad with lung cancer has nearly sold out.The evening at The Queens Hotel in Leeds this Saturday (February 27) will raise cash to fund medication for father-of-two Mark Nurthen.Mark, of Utley, has
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Oakworth residents clear paths to the Windsor Road mini-park
HOUSEHOLDERS turned out to clear vegetation covering walkways on the small park area off Windsor Road, Oakworth.Eleven residents spent three hours digging out the grass and creating drainage channels to carry water away from the paths.The work was the
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Victorious Old Grovians must keep penalty count down
Yorkshire Division Two: Old Grovians 40 Sheffield Medicals 11 ALTHOUGH the return of Ben Brown at fly half gave them more accuracy, Old Grovians must be disappointed with the number of penalties that they gave away in this six-try victory, the
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NHS workers in Bradford district respond positively to staff survey
NHS staff in the Bradford district have responded positively to a survey on their attitudes to their job - but some complained about a lack of career progression. Staff at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust reported being highly motivated
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Search for Ben Nevis couple suspended until the weekend
THE rescue search for a Bradford couple missing on Ben Nevis has been suspended until this weekend. Rachel Slater, 24, and Tim Newton, 27, failed to return from an outing on Britain's highest mountain last weekend. They were reported missing on
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Cheeky Shipley calendar raises £4,000 for charity
A CALENDAR featuring more than 50 semi-naked people pictured around the Bradford district has raised £4,000 for charity. Shipley Memories Calendar 2016 pictured residents from across Shipley and Saltaire, who volunteered to strip off for the cheeky
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Thomas targets more of the same for Bradford Bulls
OSCAR Thomas is hoping to keep his place ahead of Richie Mathers when the Bulls face promotion rivals Leigh at Odsal on Sunday. Thomas made an assured competitive debut at full back during Saturday's romp against Swinton at Widnes after Mathers
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UPDATE: Arson attack on car in Heaton
A FIRE crew from Fairweather Green was called to an arson attack on a car in Heaton last night. A black Skoda Octavia vehicle was burnt out in Thorn Lane. The fire crew were called to the blaze at 11.42pm, with police attending at 11.56pm.
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UPDATE: Broken down vehicle removed from M62
TRAFFIC has returned to normal after a broken down vehicle was removed from the M62 this morning. The entry slip road is now clear on the M62 eastbound at junction 26 M606/A58 (Chain Bar). Earlier this morning, motorists were warned of delays
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Proctor keen to show Bradford City have strength in reserve
JAMIE Proctor hopes to issue a timely reminder to City boss Phil Parkinson this afternoon.Proctor is one of several players currently on the fringes looking to press their claims in a strong reserve line-up.Billy Clarke's return to fitness means the former
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JAMES Martin talks about his forthcoming 'Plates, Mates and Automobiles' tour which he is bringing to his home county of Yorkshire
by Sally CliffordHIS down-to-earth demeanour makes him one of the most popular chefs of our time.For all the success he has enjoyed since launching his TV career 20 years ago, James Martin remains true to his Yorkshire roots and is bringing his debut
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Reid has read this Bradford City play-off script before
STEVE Parkin stood in the press room and talked up City's fighting spirit after they had rescued a draw. A striker had come off the bench to grab the equaliser and a share of the spoils with the team 16th in the table. The assistant boss then
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Artist Chris to showcase his colourful population of animal characters at top Parisian gallery
by Emma ClaytonA FRIENDLY badger pours the tea while his two hedgehog companions tuck into buttered bread at the table in his cosy underground home.At first glance, the beautifully detailed watercolour could be a scene from Wind in the Willows or a Beatrix
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Bank refuses to reverse decision to close branch in Wibsey
A BRANCH of a bank in Wibsey, Bradford, will not re-open after NatWest refused to reverse its closure decision. In a letter to Bradford South MP Judith Cummins, the bank confirmed the closure of the Fair Road branch would remain permanent, despite
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Call for new industrial strategy to boost manufacturers' productivity drive
A REGIONAL manufacturing leader has urged the Government to introduce a clear long term industrial strategy to ensure the sector underpins higher UK productivity. Andy Tuscher, Yorkshire regional director of manufacturers' body EEF, said while
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University's new Chancellor pledges to shout for Bradford on international stage
THE new Chancellor of the University of Bradford has vowed to further develop its reputation on the international stage.Kate Swann said she will be promoting the institution and its work abroad during her role in business. She will be officially installed
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Energy supplier under fire as elderly Bradford couple left in the cold
AN ELDERLY Bradford couple have angrily criticised an energy supplier after they were left without central heating for almost four days as temperatures plummeted.Diabetes sufferer Stanley Gamble and his wife Christine said they spent most of last weekend
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Inadequate safety at beaches is simply unacceptable
When we go on holiday with our family to beach resorts, we are entitled to expect a certain level of standard of health and safety and a duty of care from local authorities.Sadly, that was completely lacking in the tragic case of Carl Thompson, who died
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Man, 20, given suspended jail sentence for attack at car valeting firm
A YOUNG father has narrowly escaped an immediate custodial sentence for punching a man in the face fracturing his cheekbone and eye socket.Jordan York knocked Liam Clarke to the ground with a single blow at a car valeting business in Skipton in a dispute
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Leaders of community partnership 'well-placed' to spend £1 million to improve two areas of Bradford
LEADERS of a Bradford community partnership will tell Council committee members they are now finally "well-placed" to spend £1 million to improve two areas of the city. The GreenMoor Big Local programme was established back in 2012, when the
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Angry resident complains over bin collections and fly-tipping
AN ANGRY resident has demanded Bradford Council hold more bin collections in Frizinghall after "disgusting" rubbish was left on its streets. Simon Grybas, 33, says bags of domestic rubbish remained uncollected on Keighley Road and Ferndale Avenue
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Residents engulfed by smoke from bakery speak of their fears
RESIDENTS engulfed by smoke from a fire in a bakery have spoken of their fear as they were forced to flee their flat above the shop. Ethan Benjamin and Leah Khalfan were taken to Airedale General Hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after the incident
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Work of local artists to be displayed on Bradford's Big Screen
THE work of local artists, from painters to jewellery makers, is to be displayed on Bradford's Big Screen. Part of a scheme called Not Just Hockney, the work of painters, ceramists, textile and jewellery makers will be screened daily on the screen, in
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VIDEO: Dashcam footage shows impatient Bradford motorist driving into oncoming traffic
AN IMPATIENT motorist who was caught on camera driving into oncoming traffic in Bradford is likely to face police action - as the number of drivers caught in a crackdown passed the 500 mark. The person behind the wheel of a black Toyota Yaris can
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National charity warns 104,000 Bradford children will be hit by benefits freeze
CONTROVERSIAL plans to freeze benefits until 2020 will hit more children in Bradford than almost anywhere else in the country, a national charity warned today. More than 100,000 children across the district live in low-income families who face
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Bradford singers battle it out on TV singing contest The Voice
TWO singers in the Bradford district will be battling it out this weekend in an effort to impress the judges on The Voice UK and make it through to the knockout rounds of vocal contest.Faheem Ashraf and Tom Milner both take to the stage again on Saturday
