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Avenue guarantee safety with hard-earned point at league leaders
BRADFORD Park Avenue finished with ten men at leaders AFC Fylde – but earned the single point from a 1-1 draw that guarantees their safety in the Vanarama National North.Following the news that their future in the division is safe, the club announced
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McDermott has reasons to be cheerful as Leeds Rhinos see off Widnes
BRIAN McDermott praised his Leeds side's first-half creativity and second-half resolve as they withstood a Widnes fightback to claim a 42-22 win which lifts them level on points with Super League leaders Castleford.The Rhinos dominated the first half
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Lockwood satisfied with Lions' commitment despite narrow defeat
GUISELEY remain locked in a fierce relegation battle and will fight tooth and nail to preserve their National League status in their final two games of the season after a narrow 2-1 home defeat to Tranmere Rovers.The home side edged in front but Micky
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UPDATE & VIDEO: Filming takes place for hit TV series Peaky Blinders
BRADFORD’S historic City Hall provided the “perfect” backdrop for the cast and crew of one of the BBC’s most popular dramas as the Peaky Blinders has rolled into town. Filming is taking place for series four of the gangster family epic, set in
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Bradford gallery to host artist talk
ARTIST Yan Wang Preston will speak about the stories behind her latest exhibition, now on show in Bradford.Impressions Gallery in City Park is currently displaying her Mother River series of photos, taken along the stretch of the Yangtze River in China.The
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VIDEO: City centre hosts colourful handmade puppet parade
A COLOURFUL parade saw giant handmade puppets and masks touring the city centre over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The parade was the latest in a series of arts and music events planned to attract visitors to Darley Street, the top of
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'Good' rating for early years provision at children's centre
A NURSERY based in Holme Wood Children’s Centre has been praised by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.BHT Early Education and Training was rated good in every area in the new report.It says: “Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff work closely
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Students to pass on knowledge of pinhole cameras at free workshops
PHOTOGRAPHY students from Bradford College will help visitors to a Bradford museum make their own pinhole cameras.They will be at the Science and Media Museum to help celebrate World Pinhole Photography Day on April 30.Photographs produced by the students
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Inspector decides that houses can not be built in Wyke garden
A GOVERNMENT inspector has backed Bradford Council’s decision to block plans for houses in a Wyke garden.James Firth had applied for permission to construct a pair of semi detached houses in the back garden of 364 Whitehall Road.But a Council planning
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Yorkshire show ruthless streak to bounce back from Hampshire defeat
ANDREW Gale spoke glowingly of his Yorkshire players' character as they bounced back from defeat against Hampshire last weekend to hammer Warwickshire today. The White Rose county are off the mark at the second attempt in this year's Specsavers
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Council owned farmland to be auctioned off
FOUR plots of agricultural land owned by Bradford Council will go under the hammer at an auction later this month.If all the lots sell for their asking price, they could bring in £120,000 for the authority.A 7.48 acre plot at Station Road, Guiseley (pictured
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FULL-TIME: Sheffield United 3 Bradford City 0
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UPDATE WITH PICTURES & VIDEOS: Elderly woman taken to hospital after empty house is destroyed by fire
AN ELDERLY woman has been taken to hospital after suffering smoke inhalation from the effects of a "severe" house fire in Bradford this morning. The woman was led to safety by family members after her property was damaged by a fire that spread
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Ryan hoping promising youngsters can stay together at Bulls
IT MIGHT not have felt it after Friday’s frustrating defeat at home to Halifax but the season so far has been largely encouraging for Bulls.That they were in range of wiping out their 12-point penalty by the holiday period was an achievement in itself
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RACING TIPS: Mun's the word at Redcar
IT IS a bumper Bank Holiday Monday for racegoers and while quantity certainly trumps quality, Munfallet can nevertheless take a starring role as today's nap selection at Redcar.With seven British meetings, it may pay to be a bit more selective with
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Ryan urges Bradford Bulls to bounce back at Featherstone
ETHAN Ryan has challenged his Bulls team-mates to move on from Good Friday’s failure and zero in on an Easter Monday upset.On paper, Halifax at home was their best chance to break even in the points column over the holiday period but now they must do
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Billing could miss Rams clash
HUDDERSFIELD Town midfielder Philip Billing is a major doubt for today's match at Derby County after suffering a groin injury in Good Friday's 3-2 victory over Preston North End.Billing was forced off after 36 minutes, although his replacement
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Jansson could be on his way from Leeds to Saints
PLAY-OFF chasing Leeds United could be set to lose defender Pontuss Jansson to a Premier League club over the summer.The centre half, who came to Elland Road on loan from Torino last summer, is due to join United permanently at the end of the season in
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Hanson tells Bantams: Come and join us in Championship
JAMES Hanson would love to see City join Sheffield United in the Championship.Hanson comes face to face with his home-town club for the first time in today's televised collision at Bramall Lane.And while the Blades are aiming to sign off their promotion
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McCall: January striker deals were 'win-win' for Bantams and Blades
STUART McCall admits Charlie Wyke's move to Valley Parade had to be fast-tracked when Sheffield United swooped for James Hanson.On the day that both strikers go head-to-head at Bramall Lane, the City boss revealed that he had originally pencilled
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Bantams opposition: Bramall Lane clash will be 'one to relish'
STUART McCall returns to Sheffield United today insisting: "These games are what you play football for."The former Blades midfielder and assistant manager is excited by the prospect of City locking horns with League One's top team.McCall
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Visitor numbers up at National Science and Media Museum after opening of Wonderlab
THE opening of a new £1.8m gallery saw a spike in visitors to Bradford’s National Science and Media Museum, new figures show. The new Wonderlab, a free interactive gallery based around light and sound, opened to the public last month. Museum
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Pensioner hits out over text message tax scam
A BRADFORD pensioner is warning other people in the district to remain vigilant and not fall prey to a scam text scheme which targeted him. Michael Dawkins, 70, from Fairweather Green, received a text message purporting to be from HM Revenue &
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Senior councillor demands investigation, claiming full council meetings are open to abuse
A SENIOR councillor has called for an investigation into who can quiz council bosses at Full Council meetings, claiming the current system is open to abuse. Part of each full council meeting is set aside so councillors can interrogate the decision-making
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Disabled sports person of the year to be revealed at awards night
STRONG winds prevented a former Lord Mayor of Bradford’s plans to climb aboard an ‘elephant’ to help promote a charity event in aid of disabled people. Barry Thorne, of Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure, had hoped to clambered on to Lucy the
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Plans call for 14 'next generation' phone boxes
PLANS have been submitted to replace 14 telephone boxes in and around Bradford city centre with modern, accessible kiosks. The new phone booths will feature modern amenities such as Wifi and be more accessible to wheelchair users.
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Author raised on Bradford estate set for success with novel trilogy
A SUCCESSFUL businessman-turned author who grew up on a Bradford estate has written a hotly-anticipated book in aid of children's charities.Glen Hall, who was raised by his single mum on Holme Wood, will donate money raised from the sales of fantasy
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Fresh hope for former Odeon as two operators vie for chance to run reopened venue
TWO different live venue operators are now interested in Bradford’s former Odeon, according to the businessman hoping to bring the building back to life. Lee Craven, director of not-for-profit company Bradford Live, said they were now undertaking
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Bradford charity helps sisters badly hurt in bomb blast
TWO sisters who desperately need reconstructive surgery after a bomb blew up their home in Iraq are still relying on a Bradford-based aid agency to get them help in the West.An appeal was launched by the Human Relief Foundation at Christmas to raise up
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HELEN MEAD: Neighbourly events are just the tonic
ISN’T it amazing how just 30 minutes chatting to other people can brighten up your day.” My neighbour and friend Betty made the comment as we walked home from a community gathering in our local village hall. A plant sale to raise funds for
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Street attack sparks calls for change
A COUNCILLOR has questioned the number of late night licenses for bars in Bingley following an assault in the town. A man suffered a head injury when he was attacked in Chapel Lane at about 1.30am on Good Friday. He was taken to Leeds General Infirmary
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Three-year-old girl who defied diagnosis is 'our little miracle' say family
LITTLE Ella-Rose Ellis has set her sights on starting mainstream school later this year – with the help of her new ‘mermaid’ glasses. The three-year-old – who was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition at birth – has amazed doctors who initially
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Global property conference leads to increase interest in Leeds City Region by overseas developers
INTEREST from developers and investors in the Leeds City Region has increased following MIPIM, the world’s premier property investment forum, with a number of meetings with global investors taking place. Roger Marsh, chairman of the Leeds City