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UPDATE: Firefighters turn out to tackle blaze at former school
FIVE fire appliances were sent out to tackle a blaze at a derelict school last night. Firefighters turned out at around 8.30pm last night to tackle the latest in a series of blazes at the Yorkshire Martyrs School, adjacent to Tong High School.
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Shelter is described as ‘lifeline’ by families
SINGLE mum Tara Evans was one of the first people to move into Jermyn Court with her 11-month-old son Luke-Anthony. The 32-year-old says having her own safe, personal space is giving her time to rebuild her confidence and help her make a new start
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Is there any stopping Station's treble bid?
STATION Hotel are still on course for a treble.Having already won the Division 1A title in the Bradford Sunday Alliance League, they are also through to the league's Intermediate Cup final, in which they face Division 1B champions Salts at Campion
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£3.3 million shelter for the homeless is declared open
A HOUSING scheme for the homeless has officially opened and it is forecast to save Bradford Council up to £500,000 a year in bed and breakfast bills. The 18 self-contained units, near to Bradford Cathedral and in a conservation area, is made up
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Hallam proves where there's a Will there's a way
IT TOOK them 30 minutes just to get Will Hallam out of the pool.Then it took a further 45 minutes for the ambulance staff to stabilise the former Bradford Esprit diver so that he could be transported to hospital.After treading on the side of the springboard
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Pyrah's technical advice helps Coad's form soar at Yorkshire
BEN Coad has revealed how a new idea from Yorkshire coaches Andrew Gale and Rich Pyrah has helped him become the talk of county cricket.The 23-year-old opening bowler from Ripon has made a stunning start to the new season, taking six- and five-wicket
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Bradford rivals in title race
PALESTINO could win the Spen Valley League title despite being docked three Premier Division points.They are battling for the silverware with Bradford rivals Athletico.Palestino overcame a potentially difficult game at third-placed Dewsbury West Side,
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Striking victory for Athletic as they book final berth
BAILDON Trinity Athletic are through to the final of the Wharfedale & District FA Challenge Cup after defeating West Riding County Amateur League opponents Ventus-Yeadon Celtic 2-0.West Yorkshire League side Athletic dominated from the start and nearly
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Firth bursts forth to hit winner for Farsley
IT TOOK a moment of magic from Joe Firth to decide Farsley Celtic Juniors' proverbial 'six-pointer' at home to Premier Division rivals Stanley United in the Yorkshire Amateur League.With the scores tied at 2-2 in the second half, Celtic player
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Match abandoned after two pitch invasions
ONE top clash in Division One of the Taylor's Timber West Riding County Amateur League was abandoned.There were two pitch invasions in the match between Thornton United and leaders Route One Rovers at Thornton Recreation Centre before the referee
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Cafe re-opens almost 18 months after Boxing Day floods
A FLOOD-HIT cafe in Saltaire has re-opened to customers for the first time in almost 18 months. The Half Moon Cafe, at Roberts Park, leased from Bradford Council by Saltaire Cricket Club, has began trading again after it fell victim to the Boxing Day
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Figure skater nominated for Yorkshire Women of Achievement Awards
WORLD-class skater Jenny Lee has been nominated in the Yorkshire Women of Achievement awards.The 20-year-old figure skater, of Farnhill, near Skipton, has been shortlisted only weeks after competing in the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria.She
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Bradford City starlet Ellis Hudson at first meeting of Bingley Bantams
THE newly-formed Bingley Bantams will be holding their first open evening on Thursday. Young City winger Ellis Hudson will be taking part in a question-and-answer session at the Firepit Smokehouse & Sports Bar in Bingley. The event starts at
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Bradford district's Pub of the Year named
A CITY centre bar owner said he is “delighted” to be crowned the winner of this year’s Bradford CAMRA pub of the year prize. The Record Café in North Parade has been handed the award after being voted the top pub in the city by members of the Bradford
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Sponsored cycle ride and live bands lead charity fundraiser at Bradford pub
A FAMILY fun day with live music and activities for all ages was held at a popular Bradford pub on Easter Sunday with proceeds raised being given to charity.The day had been organised by James Lynch, 26, landlord of the Black Swan pub, in Thornton Road
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Pupils at special school stage play using favourite toy characters
PUPILS at Chellow Heights Special School in Bradford have staged a performance of Toy Story for parents and carers. Pete Strawson, music specialist at the school in Bingley Road, said staff tried to involve pupils of all abilities, adding: "It went
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UPDATE: One casualty following collision at busy road junction
ONE casualty was taken to hospital following a collision between a black Vauxhall Corsa and a silver Vauxhall Zafira today. The crash was at Bolton Junction, Bradford. A spokesman for Yorkshire Ambulance Service said they received a call at 12.50pm
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Like so many TMS rain breaks, this cricket banter was a delight
by Chris HollandAn Evening with Boycott and AggersThe Alhambra FOR many cricket lovers the best bits of the ball-by-ball commentary radio show Test Match Special is when rain stops play and the pundits reminisce and exchange views and anecdotes.An Evening
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Snap election called: all the Bradford reaction
MPs around the Bradford district have welcomed Theresa May's announcement of a snap General Election - but business leaders are more guarded. The election will take place on June 8 - provided that Mrs May can secure a two-thirds majority for it in
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Theresa May calls snap election in bid to strengthen Brexit mandate
Theresa May has called a snap general election on June 8, claiming that divisions at Westminster risked hampering the Brexit negotiations. The Prime Minister will require the support of two-thirds of MPs to go to the country, with a vote scheduled
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Cyclist injured in collision with car in Shipley
A CYCLIST was injured in a collision with a car in Shipley today.The man, believed to be aged in his 50s, was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary for treatment, said West Yorkshire Police.A police spokesman said the man's injuries were not believed
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Percentage of families allocated first choice primary school up again
THE percentage of families with children that have been allocated their first choice of primary school has once again gone up this year. Today anxious parents of children approaching primary school age across the district find out which school
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Local businesses volunteer to offer students valuable life skills
PUPILS at a Bradford school have been given tips on how to prepare for the world of work thanks to local businesses.The National Literacy Trust’s Words for Work programme encourages local businesses to bring groups of employees into local secondary schools
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Death in Ilkley of artist Marie Walker Last
AN ARTIST whose paintings have been displayed around the world has died at her home in Ilkley.Marie Walker Last, died peacefully 11 days after celebrating her 100th birthday with family and friends.She was born in Scholes Cleckheaton, daughter of Hubert
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Police warning over deadly 'super-strong' heroin
POLICE are warning that there may be “unusually strong” heroin on the streets of West Yorkshire after two men died from suspected overdoses. A 36-year-old man in Leeds and a 27-year-old man in Normanton, Wakefield, both died on Saturday. The deaths
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Re-development of pub site blocked over parking concerns
PLANS to build a development of shops and apartments on a former pub site have been quashed by planning officers.Bradford Council refused Ammar Ali’s planning application for two shops and six apartments on the junction of Leeds Road and Gain Lane, the
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School praised for 'outstanding' behaviour of pupils
A BRADFORD Islamic school has been praised by inspectors for the “outstanding” behaviour of its pupils.Eternal Light School, off Little Horton Lane is an independent school with around 150 pupils. An Ofsted report into the school has just been released
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Damage caused as shed fire spreads to house
AN investigation is underway after a shed fire spread to cause damage to a house in Bradford. Fire crews from Bradford were called to the incident on Westminster Terrace at around 8.30pm last night. A spokesman said the shed in the yard of the
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The real-life stories from Bradford behind poignant TV soap scenes
EMMERDALE villagers have gathered to say goodbye to vicar Ashley Thomas, in the culmination of a very moving dementia storyline.The Yorkshire soap has won praise for its depiction of dementia - a groundbreaking episode shown through Ashley’s eyes is now
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McCall: Heavy defeat to champions must not detract from Bradford City aim
STUART McCall licked his wounds after City were well beaten by League One top dogs Sheffield United and admitted: That's why they are champions.The Bantams surrendered fourth spot to Scunthorpe after yesterday's 3-0 loss at Bramall Lane. But they
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RACING TIPS: Salute to Salouen at Newmarket
CLASSIC clues are very much the name of the game as Newmarket's Craven Meeting kicks off – and Salouen can be the first to really nail his colours to the Derby mast by winning the bet365 Feilden Stakes.This nine-furlong heat was the starting point
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Lack of experience proving costly for Bradford Bulls
ACTING coach Leigh Beattie suggested that the Bulls need to stop relying on "young kids" if they are to survive in the Championship.Bradford were down to the bare bones as they lost 44-18 against promotion-chasing Featherstone Rovers.Captain
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Chastening experience for Bradford City as play-off push stalls at Bramall Lane
Sheffield Utd 3 City 0IT IS 29 years since City last tasted league success at Bramall Lane. The question now is how long they will have to wait for another crack at ending that grim run.Stuart McCall was in the team that triumphed on Easter Monday in
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Reality check for Bradford Bulls as Featherstone swat them aside
Featherstone Rovers 44 Bradford Bulls 18HAPPY Easter? Forget that. The Bulls will be glad to see the back of this holiday period after suffering back-to-back defeats and a major reality check.Beaten at home by West Yorkshire neighbours Halifax on Good
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Vision for city centre unveiled by senior opposition councillor
SHOPPING streets under cover, a glass atrium linking the Alhambra and former Odeon and the merging of Bradford’s two railway stations. These are just some of the ideas unveiled by a senior opposition councillor in his vision for developing Bradford
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Arson probe after elderly woman suffers smoke inhalation
INVESTIGATIONS are continuing today into a suspected arson attack that wrecked an empty house and severely damaged a neighbouring property on a Bradford street. An elderly woman had to be led to safety by family members after her home was damaged
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Arts group urges people to get involved in Tour de Yorkshire fever!
A CLOSED Baildon pub will become a cycling-themed arts hub in time for the Tour De Yorkshire.Arts group Skippko has been given a temporary lease of the Little Blue Orange Pub in Otley Road, which shut last year.It plans to use the public’s help to turn
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Special event held to mark Bradford City's work in the community
BRADFORD City will promote its work in the community at an event held at a city school as part of a national scheme. The club's Community Foundation will showcase its work as part of the first-ever English Football League (EFL's) Day of Action.
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Students' mission to get school in Africa online
STUDENTS at Bradford College have been improving their English while helping raise money for an African school.Hoping to collect enough cash to connect a Kenyan school to the internet, the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students wrote
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'Rare gem' of park being restored after damage caused by problem weed
A COLLECTION of fruit plants have been planted in a Bradford park to replace ones destroyed by an invasion of a problem weed.The Friends of Littlemoor Park have planted 24 foraging plants to fill barren patches left by Himalayan Balsam.The new plants
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Bradford's Drunken Film Festival features entries - and judges - from all over the world
AN INTERNATIONAL group of film experts and industry insiders, including an artist who has worked with Disney, will make up the jury of a Bradford film festival.The Drunken Film Festival will be held in bars, cafes and other venues across the city centre
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New guide launched on Bradford's becks
A GUIDE to walks around Bradford's becks has been produced by a group dedicated to preserving the beck river system in the district.The Friends of Bradford's Becks is distributing the 32-page booklet, which contains seven walks around the becks.It
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Families vow to fight on to save care home
FAMILIES with relatives living in a closure-threatened care home have accused Bradford Council of playing Russian roulette with their loved ones lives. An action group set up to save council-run Holme View care home from closure has already
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Royal themed party to be held in park
ORGANISERS are looking for volunteers to help run a regal-themed party in a Bingley park. Prince of Wales Park Arena, in Park Drive, will host A Right Royal Do, with people invited to dress up as a king, queen, prince or princess. Prizes will be given
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Two arrests as about 100 former pupils of remand centre claim they suffered sexual or physical abuse
TWO men have been arrested by police investigating allegations of both sexual and physical abuse against boys at a former children’s remand centre in Baildon. Around 100 complainants have now come forward alleging they were abused as boys while
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PERRY AUSTIN-CLARKE: We need to foot-fall in love with city centre
OUR TOWN and city centres are entering a critical period, with the combination of increasing inflation, a reduction in disposable income and worries about the future of our economy post Brexit all combining to suggest the potential for a perfect storm