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PARKER ON PARADE: Bantams bottom out at Gillingham
The T&A's chief sports writer Simon Parker looks at City's abominable second-half showing at Gillingham, and suggests things cannot get any worse. Alongside sports reporter Nathan Atkinson, he discusses whether manager David Hopkin may look
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Fireworks displays: a blast from the past
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Brendan Cole brings dance spectacular to Bradford
DANCING supremo Brendan Cole is bringing his fantastic footwork to Bradford, with his latest spectacular show All Night Long. He'll be taking to the stage at the Alhambra to wow audiences on his 10th anniversary tour, which will see him joined by
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Prosecutors unable to take on new sex abuse cases, claims West Yorkshire MP
Men suspected of committing "dreadful offences" against children are not being pursued by prosecutors due to a lack of resources, ministers have been warned. Labour's Barry Sheerman cited "senior police sources" as claiming the Crown Prosecution Service
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Four grooming gang members jailed for total of 36 years
Four men who were members of a gang that groomed and sexually abused vulnerable girls in Huddersfield have been jailed by a judge who told them their abuse "defies understanding". Leeds Crown Court heard on Thursday how some of the three teenage
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Flushed with success! Pubs are praised in Loo of the Year awards
FOUR Wetherspoon pubs in the Bradford district are flushed with success following the Loo of the Year Awards 2018. The Myrtle Grove in Main Street, Bingley, The Turls Green in Centenary Square, Bradford, The Obediah Brooke in Bradford Road, Cleckheaton
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Pub to re-open after £150,000 renovation
A PUB in the district is set to re-open next week after a £150,000 renovation. The Duke of York, in West Street, Shelf, will re-open on Thursday, November 8. It has been taken over by Yorkshire publican Craig Isaacs and pub company Ei Group plc
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Here's the reaction from Jet2.com and Leeds Bradford Airport to alcohol crackdown plan
A MAJOR airline based in the district has signalled its support for a potential crackdown on drunken behaviour by travellers. The Home Office launched a review on Thursday into whether to extend high street licensing laws into departure halls, which
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Scholemoor firework injury among calls rise
A FEMALE shop assistant was injured in a firework incident at a shop in Scholemoor on Halloween. She received a head injury when a group of masked youths threw the fireworks in the Premier convenience store on Scholemoor Lane at about 8pm on Wednesday
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Bradford firefighters thanked for efforts
AS A token of appreciation for their work around this busy time of the year, firefighters in Bradford were handed a massive ‘Thank You’ card made by Bradford Council. The card, signed by councillors and youth groups around the city, was created
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Pair died after coming off motorbike into path of lorry in Goa, inquest hears
A chartered accountant and a company director from Calderdale died in India after they came off their motorbike into the path of an oncoming lorry, an inquest has been told. Hannah Whitley, 23, of Stockport, and Daniel Bulgacs, 39, of Illingworth,
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Bennett has faith in new England captain Graham
ENGLAND coach Wayne Bennett says Sean O'Loughlin is "touch and go" for the rest of the Test series against New Zealand but believes his team could not be in better hands than those of stand-in skipper James Graham. Liverpudlian Graham was the obvious
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Gareth helps Lindon Homes teammates raise £30,000 in Snowdonia trek
A SALES executive from a housebuilding in Apperley Bridge has been part of a 40 strong team who completed the Housebuilders' Mountain Marathon Challenge in Wales. The team from Linden Homes and Galliford Try Partnerships trekked the gruelling,
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100 cannabis plants found at Bradford address
POLICE have found about 100 cannabis plants at a house in Bradford. Officers found the plants at an address in Bradford West after receiving intelligence from the public. The plants were ready for cropping. Inquiries were underway to locate
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You won't believe how much music generates for the UK
THE UK music industry contributed £4.5 billion to the nation's economy last year, according to a report. Ed Sheeran is among the British artists driving a multibillion-pound surge in revenues and exports as the UK continued to punch above its weight
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Bradford coroners make appeal
CORONERS are appealing for information to help find the next of kin for Stuart Rickett from Bradford. Mr Rickett aged 70 died at his home on Harland Close on October 25. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Anyone with
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Denny happy returns as Stephen secures Highdale win
STEPHEN Denny made his first appearance of the season for Highdale A in their Division One fixture at Unity A and guided them to a 6-4 victory which takes them up to third place in the table. Graham Manicom put Highdale ahead in the opener with
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New Greggs to open in Bradford tomorrow
GREGGS is to open a new shop in Bradford tomorrow,Friday, November 2. The new store at Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road, has led to the creation of nine new jobs. Customers will be able to take their purchases to go, but there will also be seating
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Cougars Women go Down Under for new signing
KEIGHLEY Cougars Women’s have continued their recruitment drive with the signing of Australian half-back Caity Clifton. Clifton joins the Cougars from Queensland-based outfit Normanby Hounds and arrives in the UK along with men’s first team new
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Impromptu trip to wallpaper shop results in 13-month prison sentence for banned driver
A BANNED driver spotted pulling up outside a wallpaper shop has been given a pasting by Bradford Crown Court. Stephen Holdroyd lost his licence in September last year after he was convicted of dangerous driving and driving without insurance
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Film by Sudanese women in Bradford to be shown in US
A documentary made by women from Bradford’s Sudanese community will be screened at a film festival in America. The short film, called Unity and Community, is part of a project developed by Bradford UNESCO City of Film bringing a diverse range of
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Poignant WW1 drama highlights women in the war
A POIGNANT play about the First World War, told from an all-female perspective, is heading for Bingley. The Thankful Village, by Yorkshire’s Badapple Theatre Company, is touring small venues until November 11. The tour includes three ‘Thankful Villages
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CAMERA CLUB: On The Buses
TELEGRAPH & Argus Camera Club member Neil Terry says of this picture: "When I took this picture all I could think of is I wonder how many people complained about the ride being bumpy, the bus being slow, etc and when people see buses like this
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LETTER OF THE DAY: Why are residents' routinely ignored by planners?
SIR - Yet another plan has been approved by Bradford Council planners despite local residents' protests against it. I refer to an off licence in Oak Lane in the T&A, October 31. What in this world do local residents have to do when we have
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READER'S LETTER: Why didn't Lord Hain make comments outside House of Lords?
SIR - Labour peer Lord Hain has used his Parliamentary Privilege, available only to the unelected House of Lords which entitles them to comment on any subject spoken in the House without fear of prosecution, by naming Sir Philip Green involved in allegations
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Man recovering after Baildon stabbing
A MAN stabbed in an incident in Baildon is still recovering in hospital today. Police were called to an incident near the Baildon Green Convenience Store, just off Cliffe Lane West, Baildon at about noon yesterday. A police spokesperson revealed
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Eccleshill break Recreation resolve with late triple blast
ECCLESHILL United stunned Athersley Recreation with a late trio of goals as they recorded a 3-1 away win in the third round of the Toolstation Northern Counties East League League Cup. Athersley went ahead after 16 minutes and as the second half
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Missing Bradford schoolgirl found safe
A 12-year-old girl who went missing earlier this week has been found safe and well. Selina Hanif went missing from school on Wednesday. A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers would like to thank everyone who shared the appeal.
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Four members of a grooming gang to be sentenced for sexual abuse of vulnerable girls in West Yorkshire
Four members of a grooming gang who sexually abused vulnerable girls in West Yorkshire are due to be sentenced. Mohammed Akram, Niaz Ahmed, Mohammed Imran Ibrar and Asif Bashir were all convicted at Leeds Crown Court last month of a string of sex
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Bradford burglary: Do you know this man?
WEST Yorkshire Police need the public's help identifying this person. The burglary suspect was caught on camera in Bradford on October 31. If you recognise the person, you are asked to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting reference
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Two injured in Steeton house fire
TWO people were taken to hospital because of a kitchen fire last night. A woman and child suffered from smoke inhalation in the incident at a house in Thornhill Road, Steeton. The fire was confined to the kitchen and had been put out by a neighbour
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Scholemoor shop assistant injured in firework attack
A FEMALE shop assistant was injured in a firework incident at a shop in Scholemoor last night. She received a head injury when a group of masked youths threw the fireworks in the Premier convenience store on Scholemoor Lane at about 8pm. She
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Feeley credits players' character and thanks the fans
AFTER a gritty win at South Leicester on Saturday, Wharfedale coach John Feeley credited the "character" of his players and thanked the supporters for cheering in the cold, wet and windy conditions. "Our supporters were absolutely drenched but to
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Forrest wants Vase victory to stop the rot
DANNY Forrest has demanded more from his senior players as his struggling Silsden side welcome a distraction from their poor league form with an FA Vase clash this weekend. The Cobbydalers' early season form has hit the buffers in recent weeks,
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Oh give me a break, Downton Abbey!
IT is a truth universally acknowledged that Bradford folk aren’t exactly easy to impress. I have been to many a show in the city where people have sat, arms folded, staring defiantly at the stage, as if to say: “Go on then, entertain me.” I once
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Clever humans - or not
WE really are a remarkably clever and technically intelligent species, while at the same time demonstrating all the selfishness and self interest typical of an animal struggling to find food and defend itself. It has taken the last 10 years, and
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It's a wrap! - students prepare 'mummy' for burial
PUPILS from Bradford Grammar School have taken part in a hands-on workshop on Ancient Egypt, preparing an artificial corpse for an ancient burial ceremony. Year 5 pupils from the school took part in a range of activities, helping an Ancient Egyptian
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Keighley takeaway plan refused
A PANEL of Councillors have refused plans for a new takeaway in Keighley for a range of different reasons. One of the main issues that led to the proposal being thrown out was the fact that the new business, which would have been set up at 122 -
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Shake up in how Council decides to issue residents' parking schemes
A SHAKE up of parking permit schemes in Bradford would require more community support to trigger the introduction of residents’ parking zones. On Tuesday Bradford Council’s Executive will discuss plans to update the current on street permit scheme
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Throw Back Thursday: Bobble hats at the ready, unmanned fireworks and fires in random fields…
According to a picture caption November 6, 1974, these children were enjoying themselves safely at a bonfire in Thornarce Crescent, Wrose, Shipley, after attending a series of safety workshops held by the West Yorkshire fire service. The campaign warning
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Ilkley urged to raise their game against leaders
RHYS Morgan wants his Ilkley side to raise their game when they host league leaders Hull this weekend to follow up an encouraging away display. The Stacks Field side enjoyed an upturn in form at Wirral on Saturday when a much-changed line-up grabbed
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Outrage as loutish behaviour in cemetery leads to new 'friends' group being set up
A NEW Friends of Yeadon Cemetery group will hold its inaugural meeting next week after outrage over vandalism and loutish behaviour at the graveyard. Years of problems came to a head in May amid claims that plane spotters had turned the cemetery
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Tribute paid to artist who created Bradford murals
TRIBUTES have been paid to a well known Ilkley-based artist who has died aged 67. Graeme Willson, who was an important figure in the Public Mural and Public Art Movements with a broad spread of work, had recently been treated for cancer of the oesophagus
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Fire at derelict school was 'waiting to happen', say frustrated residents
ANGRY residents have hit out at the owners of a derelict former special school after yet another blaze at the site. Firefighters from Shipley, Bradford and Fairweather Green, were called to the old Heaton Royds Special School, in Redburn Drive,
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High numbers of fatal living room fires could lead to change in smoke alarm policy
THE fire service may re-think where they install smoke alarms in people's homes, after it was revealed most fatal house fires started in living rooms or bedrooms. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service normally installs smoke alarms in halls and
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Scheme to turn building 'with historic interest' into house is refused by Council
PROPOSALS to convert a “historic” derelict lodge building in Queensbury into a family home has been refused by planners. The Shibden Estate Company had submitted a planning application to Bradford Council calling for the the restoration of the Gatehouse
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Criminals go after dad who made film exposing activities of drug dealers
A KEIGHLEY man who made a film about drug dealers preying on children said he has been targeted by a relentless campaign of abuse, intimidation and criminal damage. Highfield resident Sabir Hussain, also known as Saby Khan, said thugs angered at
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Man stole car keys at knifepoint before crashing it into a tree
A MAN who robbed a terrified householder of his car keys at knifepoint then smashed the vehicle into a tree has been jailed for seven and a half years. Ricky Ramsden, from the Frizinghall area of Bradford, was caught on CCTV checking that the £15,000
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Arrests have halved in last 10 years across West Yorkshire, figures show
THE number of arrests made by West Yorkshire Police has halved over the past decade, and fewer crimes are being prosecuted in crown court – all while reported crime in the county is on the up, figures have revealed. The statistics from the Home
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Former KFC unit to be filled as Bradford Bakery moves from the ‘top of town’
A PROMINENT city centre unit which has stood empty for nearly two years will be brought back to life when an artisan bakery moves in. Bradford Bakery, which opened its doors in Rawson Place back in 2016, is due to breathe a new lease of life
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Bantams boss frustrated by Reeves' on-going absence
DAVID Hopkin today voiced his frustration over City’s forgotten man Jake Reeves. The midfielder continues to be held back by the effects of a lingering groin injury that has prevented him from playing for nine months. Reeves last appeared for
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Dane Chisholm signs new Bradford Bulls deal
BULLS have announced that half-back Dane Chisholm has agreed a new one-year contract to stay at Odsal. The Australian has committed his 2019 future to Bradford, for whom he played an integral role in their promotion back to the Championship last