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Bulls' new home shirt inspired by past
BRADFORD Bulls have taken inspiration from their past for their new home jersey. John Kear's side will sport a Kappa design once more for the 2020 campaign in the Betfred Championship. The predominantly white strip sees the return of a red, amber
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Hotel gives free rooms to those affected by Cartwright Hotel fire
A BRADFORD hotel has provided comfort to those caught up in a fire by giving them free rooms. The sky above Manningham filled with black plumes of smoke on Saturday after a blaze broke out at neighbouring Cartwright Hotel. Evacuated guests
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Westley to return to Stevenage for a fourth spell
GRAHAM Westley is to return to Stevenage for a fourth spell in charge as the struggling League Two outfit attempt to drag themselves out of relegation trouble. Westley, who took the club into the English Football League almost 10 years ago, will
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HOTEL FIRE: Guest recalls seeing "fireball" after opening door
A GUEST caught up in a hotel fire has told of the moment the alarm echoed down the corridor and people started to frantically "knock" on their door. Sona Csokova and Roman Pokorny, who were staying at Cartwright Hotel as they searched for somewhere
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We can’t use the tough conditions as an excuse, insists Avenue boss
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) manager Mark Bower is adamant his side can not blame the difficult conditions for their 2-2 draw with Halesowen Town in the FA Trophy first round. Despite taking the lead through a Lewis Knight strike, Avenue found themselves
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HOTEL FIRE: What we know so far about the blaze at Cartwright Hotel
GUESTS were evacuated from a Bradford hotel after a fire late last night. The blaze at the Cartwright Hotel in Manningham, filled the sky with black clouds of smoke, and was first reported to emergency services shortly after 9pm by a neighbour.
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Late Lowe leveller forces Trophy replay
Bradford (Park Avenue) 2 Halesowen Town 2 IT is often said that experience is a crucial tool to have in any team, and this proved evident on a day where Mark Bower fielded a team of youngsters, who in the end were rescued by one of their oldest
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SIMON PARKER'S VERDICT: Another tough watch as City grind it out at Orient
LEYTON ORIENT 0 CITY 0 EIGHT pages of the Leyton Orient programme, including the cover and centre spread, were devoted to Justin Edinburgh. A post-match dinner raised more money for the foundation set up following his sudden death in June.
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Bradford's JCT600 to build Ferrari centre
JCT600 has finally received planning permission to build a new standalone, two-storey retail centre for Ferrari, plus an adjacent specialist vehicle preparation and repair centre. The project represents a £9m capital investment – the highest value
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Lakeland fuming after bizarre incident sets up Trophy replay
Farsley Celtic 2 Altrincham 2 A FEISTY and entertaining FA Trophy tie was marred by a highly-controversial incident on the hour mark that robbed Farsley Celtic of a perfectly good goal. The Celts had home advantage over Vanarama National North
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UFO SIGHTING: 'I thought I was seeing things then it disappeared'
A PUB worker has claimed she witnessed a UFO sighting before it "disappeared". Becky Hodgson thought she was "seeing things" as she noticed the glowing white blob in the sky above Throstles Nest in Cottingley. The alleged sighting took place
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Hey's double sees Eagles soar to win over Grimsby
HALF of the games in the Northern Counties East Premier Division fell victim to the excessive wet weather, including the Liversedge versus Thackley derby, but there was a significant result for Eccleshill United. Lee Elam’s Eagles were 3-2 winners
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LEYTON ORIENT v BANTAMS: Match stats and ratings
CITY could not find a way through Leyton Orient in a dour goalless tussle at Brisbane Road. T&A chief sports writer Simon Parker provides the match facts and figures and his player ratings. MAN OF THE MATCH City’s back three were rock
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Market traders report boost in sales after real-life nativity attracts young families
A REAL-LIFE nativity brought some festive cheer to Oastler Market on Sunday with many traders reporting a boost in sales. The pop-up farm helped children understand the true meaning of Christmas as Mary, played by Jo Kenyon, introduced baby Jesus
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LEAGUE TWO REVIEW: Goal 19 for red-hot Swindon ace Eoin Doyle
EOIN Doyle scored for the ninth successive game as Swindon Town recorded a seventh-straight win with a 2-0 victory over Oldham Athletic. Doyle latched onto a header forward from Keshi Anderson to rifle home his 19th goal of the season and wrap up
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Leeds boss Bielsa bemused by Cardiff draw
LEEDS United head coach Marcelo Bielsa could not explain how his side threw away a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 against Cardiff City. Leeds got off to a great start when Helder Costa and Patrick Bamford put them 2-0 up within eight minutes.
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Police and Council clear away Holme Wood hut
POLICE officers and Bradford Council staff have cleared away a makeshift camp in Holme Wood. Bradford South police said they had an early start with Council staff on Thursday morning in Holme Wood. They said the improvised shelter had been
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GARDENING: Make your mantelpiece magnificent this Christmas
BRING that Christmas cheer indoors with these mantelpiece makeovers, using garlands, candle circles and stand-alone showstoppers. So, you’ve made your Christmas wreath, your outdoor lights are glowing and the mistletoe’s hanging above the door
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HOUSEPLANTS: Little Hoya just needs a chance to bloom
I THINK I’ve actually gone mad. Why you ask? Well, it’s because I’ve found myself feeling sorry for a plant that I have in the shop. This plant is almost becoming like the last puppy in the pound. People overlook her for bigger or greener,
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Five bizarre reasons people called 999 last night
EMERGENCY operators have urged time wasters calling 999 to think twice after a number of silly calls on Saturday night. The calls - ranging from DIY problems to being investigated by police - stopped teams dealing with real emergencies that could
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JAILED THIS WEEK: Three drug dealers, a persistent paedophile and a dangerous driver among those locked up
TWO Sully Line drug dealers were jailed for a total of eight and a half years as part of Operation Errantdance – a major police sting to snare street traffickers in the Bradford East area. Darren Perrow, already serving a six year and nine
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Panto Sunbeam, 92, recalls life on the Bradford Alhambra stage
THE curtain has risen on the Alhambra pantomime and once again the Sunbeams are taking to the stage - continuing a tradition spanning a century. It was started by Francis Laidler, who founded the Alhambra in 1914. Originally a wool trade clerk,
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OUTSTANDING: Nursery gets top rating from Ofsted inspectors
A NURSERY has been rated outstanding in every area and overall by Ofsted. Inspectors from the education watchdog visited Children’s Place Owlet, Shipley, back in September. It has improved since the last inspection in 2015, when it was judged
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Actress landed lead role in hit musical Lion King by chance
WHEN the curtain rises on The Lion King, it is the voice of Thandazile Soni that audiences first hear. The South African actress has played Rafiki in the hit show since 2002, on Broadway, in the West End and around the world. Audience reactions
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Parking concerns lead to restaurant plan being refused
A LACK of parking spaces has led to plans to turn an empty shop into a restaurant being refused. A planning application to convert 134 to 138 Listerhills Road, opposite the BP filling station, into a restaurant for 36 diners had been submitted
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From soldier to motivational speaker: My lessons from the battlefield
A FORMER soldier who spent more than 20 years serving in warzones across the world is now inspiring businesspeople with lessons from the battlefield. Chris Robinson, who grew up in Wibsey, joined the army aged 20 after leaving school with no qualifications
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Formats of the Wynn Cup and Cowling Cup still undecided
THE formats for the Wynn Cup and Cowling Cup remain in the melting pot for next season. What became clear from a cup debate at the Mewies Solicitors Craven League league meeting at Cross Hills Social Club that followed their annual meeting is that
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JAILED: Man bombarded ex-partner with over 100 intimidating phone calls after attacking her
A MAN who terrified his former partner with more than a hundred intimidating phone calls after attacking her in her home has been jailed for 31 months. Steven Belsten sneered at the judge jailing him at Bradford Crown Court for breaching a restraining