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Man re-arrested under terrorism laws after concerning scenes at St James's Hospital
A man detained over a major incident at a West Yorkshire hospital has been re-arrested under the Terrorism Act. Earlier, it emerged that counter-terror police had arrested a 27-year-old man after he was allegedly seen with a firearm and a suspicious
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'Rising trend' of car arsons in Bradford - fire service claims
THE past year has seen a rising trend of car arsons in Bradford - with anti-social behaviour and “payback” blamed for many of the blazes. Since April fire crews have been called to 171 vehicle arsons in the Bradford district and West Yorkshire
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Rishi Sunak fined by police after failing to wear a seatbelt in a moving car
The Prime Minister was issued a "conditional offer of fixed penalty" and fined by Lancashire police after failing to wear a seatbelt while in the back of a moving car. The incident occurred when Rishi Sunak was filming a social media clip while
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Bulls forced to move Huddersfield friendly from Odsal to Dewsbury
THERE will be no pre-season game at Odsal this year after all, with Bulls forced to move their game against the Huddersfield Giants on Sunday. That encounter will now be played at Dewsbury's FLAIR Stadium, just seven days after Bulls won there
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'Evocative' singer to perform at local folk club
HAILING from the wild moorlands of North Yorkshire, singer-songwriter Becky Mills brings a uniquely personal and touching slant to the modern folk genre and is appearing at Topic Folk Club on Thursday. With a foot in both contemporary and classical
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Local MP meets 100-year-old ballroom dancer
BATLEY and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater recently joined in with a dancing session – which included 100-year-old Hilda Brice. Ms Leadbeater participated in the Cleckheaton Sequence and Ballroom Dancing session, which regularly draw around 50 people at
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Reader letter: 'We all have it too easy...'
SIR - Cost of living crisis? What cost of living crisis? The problem with working people in the UK is that they had it too easy in life for far too long! They are merely overpaid, over educated ingrates, incapable of running a household budget
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Bulls bring back Flanagan after op as all four half-backs in squad for Huddersfield
BRADFORD Bulls have seen veteran hooker George Flanagan Sr return to their squad for Sunday's friendly against the Huddersfield Giants at Dewsbury's ground. He makes the 21-man squad for the game alongside his son, George Flanagan Jr, who has one
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Can you help? 'Substantial reward' on offer for missing dog
A KEIGHLEY family are appealing for the public’s help in finding their missing dog. The family have said that they are distraught after their dog (pictured) went missing on Monday from the Harewood Road area of the town. All of the relevant
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Patients and public thanked in aftermath of hospital bomb scare
A MEMBER of staff at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has thanked patients and the public for their support after a bomb scare this morning. Steve Bush has spoken after a 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of firearms and explosives offences
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Child sex offender has sentence increased after another victim comes forward
A MAN previously sentenced to almost 20 years for a string of child sexual offences has been jailed for three more years following a further investigation by detectives. Mark Greenwood, of Normanton, was jailed at Leeds Crown Court in 2019 after
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Prime Minister caught not wearing seatbelt - what happened to Bradfordians who didn't
TWO Bradfordians have been fined for not wearing their seatbelts in the front seat of a vehicle over the past couple of months. Lancashire Police said it was looking into Rishi Sunak after the Prime Minister apologised for failing to wear a seatbelt
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Eccleshill's FA Vase tie falls victim to the weather once again
AT the second time of asking, Eccleshill United’s FA Vase fourth round tie with AFC Liverpool has once again been postponed due to a frozen pitch. The game was scheduled to go ahead tomorrow (3:00 pm), however, following a pitch inspection the
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Bradford medical practice responds after patients angry to be offered TV appointments
ONE of the biggest medical practices in Bradford has responded to criticism from patients frustrated to only be offered an appointment if they agree to be filmed for a new TV show. Over the past couple of months, The Ridge Medical Practice has
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Hospital bomb scare: Arrested man, 27, had suspected firearm
COUNTER Terrorism Policing North East has issued an updated statement after a bomb scare at a West Yorkshire hospital this morning. A suspicious package was found outside the Gledhow Wing at St James’s Hospital in Leeds, and a 27-year-old man from
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Hemingway rules at Addingham Moorside
TEENAGER Harry Hemingway ruled at the Yeadon-Guiseley Motor Club’s trial at Addingham Moorside on Sunday. The East Keswick sixteen year old Beta rider, he will be seventeen next week, rode ten section hillside course above Silsden without a penalty
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Bradford Bulldogs lose play-off ground as Hull Jets prevail
BRADFORD BULLDOGS lost further ground on their rivals in their pursuit of a play-off spot when they went down 9-4 at home to high-flying Hull Jets. For two periods, the hosts were a good match for the second-placed visitors, particularly when Connor
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Skipton edge 'noisy neighbours' to claim local bragging rights
LAST weekend’s women’s football programme was mainly restricted to matches on all-weather pitches, including two West Riding County League First Division games. Skipton Town entertained Silsden in a very tight game. Skipton, who are unbeaten
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'Great game to look forward to': What Carlisle boss says about City clash
CARLISLE boss Paul Simpson has outlined his five-point plan for Valley Parade. Simpson is targeting a double over the Bantams to give his side more breathing space in the congested League Two play-off picture. He said: “It’s a great game to
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Double killer sentenced after using three knives in ‘frenzied attack’ on his parents
A MAN who used three knives to stab his parents to death in a ‘sustained and frenzied attack’ has been sentenced to a Hybrid Order under the Mental Health Act meaning that he may spend at least eight years in prison. David Taylor, 37, was today
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Here's what the weather will be like in Bradford this weekend
CHRIS Roberts, of Bradford & Bingley Weatherline, brings us the latest of his regular weekend weather forecasts. General High pressure will begin to build in this weekend with a milder sector of air from the North West, although it will be
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Police appeal after man punched to the ground at Bradford bar
POLICE are appealing for witnesses over an assault in a Bradford bar in November. It happened at Glenny’s Bar on Barry Street in the early hours of Sunday, November 20, at some time between 3am and 6am. A man punched the victim which knocked
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Popular Bradford pubs, clubs, and bars celebrate winning first-of-its-kind awards
SOME of Bradford’s most popular pubs, clubs, and bars were celebrated at an awards ceremony. Over 130 people attended the city’s first-ever Best Bar None Awards at the historic Midland Hotel. Among the big winners on the night were Napoleons
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Brewery boss speaks of concerns for pubs
A KEIGHLEY brewery boss has spoken of his concerns for pubs in the coming months. Tim Dewey, chief executive of Timothy Taylor, says the company's outlets enjoyed a generally strong end to last year. But he has voiced fears for the first few
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Emergency gas works in Bradford district town expected to last for weeks
Emergency gas works along popular routes through Bradford district are set to last for several weeks. Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is carrying out essential work to maintain the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the Baildon
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Dog reunited with owners seven years after going missing
A LONG lost family pet has been reunited with his owners seven years on after being sniffed out by police in Kirklees. The Batley and Spen Neighbourhood Policing team said they were delighted to reunite missing Chewy with his owners in Batley,
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Skipton Council ready and willing to take on town's Aireville Park
SKIPTON councillors have 'expressed interest' in taking on the running of the town's Aireville Park. Town councillors have also said they would be interested in taking over public toilets, currently run by Craven District Council, which is also
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Couple suffered dozens of stab wounds during fatal attack in their home
A mentally ill man who killed his parents at their Skipton home is being sentenced at Bradford Crown Court today. David Taylor, 37, has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of John and Beverley Taylor due to diminished responsibility. Taylor
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Lloyds and Halifax to close 40 bank branches across UK - see the full list
Lloyds and Halifax have announced they will be closing 40 bank branches across the UK. All but one of the closures are in England, and will take place between April and June. Banks across the country have scaled back their branch networks.
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Police arrest man, 27, over 'suspicious package' at Leeds hospital
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with reports of a potentially suspicious package found at a Leeds hospital. The bomb squad descended upon the Gledhow Wing at St James' University Hospital, early on Friday morning. A large
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Have you ever seen snow this deep in Bradford?
A LIGHT covering of snow fell this week, bringing worries about whether we would manage to safely get from A to B. Imagine if this was the sight first thing in the morning, as these Queensbury residents found in 1953. It looks like hard work.
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Bantams v Carlisle preview: possible line-ups, referee, match odds
Check out our preview as City host the Cumbrians in a top-seven showdown. Kick-off: Saturday, January 21 (3pm) Venue: Valley Parade Possible line-ups BRADFORD CITY GK Harry Lewis, RB Brad Halliday, CH Matty Platt, CH Romoney Crichlow
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Police seize vehicle suspected to have been used in burglary
POLICE seized a vehicle they suspected had been used in a burglary. The Bradford Special Constabulary discovered the car when they were out on patrol. We had 4 Special Constables working last night into the early hours on proactive patrols
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Bradford garden centre battling it out for top regional award
STAFF at a Bradford garden centre are celebrating after being shortlisted for a regional sustainability award. Tong Garden Centre has reached the final in the Sustainability Award of the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards in Yorkshire and The
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Council to remind staff to 'park responsibly' after complaint
BRADFORD Council said it will remind its staff to "park responsibly" after a complaint from a member of the public. Want to talk about the issues affecting Bradford? Join our new Bradford Politics Facebook group to be part of the conversation
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Man banned after being caught drug driving in Bradford
A MAN has been banned after being caught drug driving in Bradford. Francis Lupton, 32, of Darren Street, Bradford, faced one charge of driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit. He was
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Man appears in court for using mobile phone while driving in Bradford
A MAN has been fined for using a mobile phone while driving in Bradford. Muhammed Hassam Khan, 24, of Pot House Road, Bradford, was sentenced earlier this month. The offence took place on Ewart Street, Bradford, on May 8, 2022. Khan was
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Bomb squad called to hospital - what we know
A large police cordon is in place at a Leeds hospital as the bomb squad deals with an emergency incident. West Yorkshire Police (WYP) has urged people to avoid the Gledhow Wing at St James' University Hospital, Beckett Street. Patients have
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Six Covid-related deaths reported by Bradford hospitals in last week
SIX further Covid-19-related hospital deaths have been reported over the last seven days in Bradford hospitals. According to the latest NHS figures, one further death was reported by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust between January
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UK drivers warned of offence majority admit to that could land you £2,500 fine
Drivers are being warned of the dangers of ‘portholing’, with research showing many in the UK have broken the law. Portholing is a driving offence whereby motorists do not fully clear the windows of their car from ice, frost or snow – in some cases
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Madonna UK Celebration Tour goes on sale TODAY: How to get tickets
Pop icon Madonna is coming to the UK as part of her global 'Celebration' tour and you can get tickets. The pop sensation, 64, will be performing at London's O2 Arena on Saturday, October 14 as she kicks off the European leg of the tour. The
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Coroners' appeal to trace relatives of 82-year-old man
BRADFORD coroners' officers are appealing for help in tracing any known relatives an elderly man who recently died. Derek Hosley lived in the Dewsbury area. He died at the age of 82 on January 10. Anyone with any information should contact
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Costa Coffee to give customers a FREE hot drink today - How to get yours
Costa Coffee is giving its customers a free hot drink but they’ll have to be quick as the offer is only available today (January 20). To earn the free hot drink of their choice, customers who are a member of Costa Club will need to buy any one
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Ed Sheeran releases heartbreaking song for friend Jamal Edwards one year after death
Ed Sheeran has released an emotional song and music video in memory of his friend and SBTV founder Jamal Edwards, one year after his death. Edwards died on February 20, 2022, following “cardiac arrhythmia caused by having taken recreational drugs
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BANTAMS OPPOSITION: Simpson thinking big with fourth-placed Cumbrians
HARRY Lewis has already labelled it as a “massive game” - and Paul Simpson won’t disagree. In fact, the Carlisle boss has pinpointed all of their remaining 21 matches as huge in the League Two promotion race. The Cumbrians arrive at Valley
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Man suffers smoke inhalation during Bradford house fire
A MAN in 80s suffered smoke inhalation in a fire at a house in the Wkye area of Bradford last night (Thursday). The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called at 6.39pm yesterday to the house fire on Perseverance Street, Wyke. A spokesperson
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Marathon organisers defend £60 entry fee
Organisers of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon have defended its £60 entry fee, after one councillor suggested it may be a “barrier” to disadvantaged communities. Abigail Marshall-Katung, who is the chair of the council’s adults and health scrutiny
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Experts share one COMMON household item great at getting rid of car condensation
With the cold and wet weather comes one annoying issue that plagues drivers every year. Condensation, which occurs when warm air collides with cold surfaces, is something that has been a pet peeve of drivers for as long as cars have existed.
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Couple ordered to pay over £550 each after continually playing loud music
A COUPLE who carried on playing loud, amplified music in their home despite orders for them to stop have each been ordered to pay over £500 by the courts. Filip Makula, 58, and Natasha Makulova, 55, appeared at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates
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Man behind bars after setting fire to his Bradford home
A MAN is behind bars awaiting sentence for setting fire to his Bradford home. Lee Pamment, 40, pleaded guilty to reckless arson at the address in Walmer Villas, Manningham, on November 26, 2021. Today, he appeared before Bradford Crown Court
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West Yorkshire to celebrate African culture in summer festival this year
A CELEBRATION of African culture will take place in West Yorkshire this summer, with all welcome to join in. The first Leeds International African Festival will take place between July 8 and 15, as part of the Leeds 2023 Year of Culture. It
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Ambitious Bradford entrepreneurs urged to accelerate their business plans
AMBITIOUS technology-orientated entrepreneurs in Bradford are being encouraged to sign up for a free accelerator programme to help them grow their businesses. Northern Max Accelerator, launching in early 2023, is an intensive ten-week programme
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Mercedes smashed up with axe and hammer in night-time revenge attack
TWO men were caught on camera smashing up a woman’s £12,500 black Mercedes with an axe and a hammer in a night-time revenge attack, Bradford Crown Court heard. The car, parked on her driveway in Wibsey in Bradford, was written-off after the rear
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Council takes action after Bradford man falls twice on slippery footpath
THE council has taken action after a Bradford man fell twice on a slippery footpath in the space of six weeks. Emiel De'Trovske has complained to Bradford Council after falling on the slippery footpath at the corner of Kings Road and Bolton Lane
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Work to replace heritage stone-work in city centre underway
HERITAGE stonework – removed during city centre gasworks last year - is finally being fully restored. Large areas of Bradford were dug up last year for work by Northern Gas Networks, and this included areas of the city centre paved with high quality
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Trial to be held over business rate dispute
A DISPUTE between a London real estate company and Bradford Council over business rates will be settled in a court trial this Summer. Both Bradford Council and Oceanfill Ltd, based in Brent Street, London, dispute the amount of business rates the
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Violence erupted amid row over noise of up to 20 barking dogs
A MAN was repeatedly struck with a piece of fence after he complained about the noise of up to 20 dogs barking at his neighbour’s home, Bradford Crown Court heard. He had already put a note through Timothy Davey’s door at his address in Idle, Bradford
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Teen threw punches at police officer after crashing during high-speed chase
A TEENAGER who threw punches at a police officer after crashing during a high-speed pursuit that endangered other road users and schoolchildren has been locked up. Tokeer Sagheer, 19, who was unlicensed and uninsured, decided to practice his driving
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School putting past behind it after receiving 'good' in first academy inspection
A LARGE secondary school is putting its past behind it after it received 'good' in its first Ofsted rating since joining an academy chain. Dixons Cottingley Academy, in Cottingley New Road, Bingley was visited by the education watchdog on November
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Disruption on key Bradford road until next week as gas works are carried out
THERE will be disruption on a key Bradford road until at least next week as gas works are carried out. One side of Sticker Lane, towards Dudley Hill roundabout between Fenby Avenue and Cutler Heights Lane, has been closed for several days.
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Why this vehicle was seized by police in Bradford
A VEHICLE was seized in Bradford for not having any road tax or correct trade plates. The dark Volkswagen Sharan was stopped and seized on Thornton Road in the west of the city. The car had not been driven with road tax since August. The
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'Immaculate' Bradford fish and chip shop 'elated' to get five star hygiene rating
A BRADFORD fish and chip shop has been awarded a five-star hygiene rating for the second time since it opened. Wibsey Fisheries was given five stars after an unannounced inspection earlier this week. Owners Michael and Karen Oldfield have
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Motorbike reportedly being driven dangerously in Bradford area found to be stolen
A MOTORBIKE reportedly being driven dangerously in a Bradford area was found to be stolen. Wibsey residents reported their concerns last weekend to police who acted swiftly. Once the bike was located, officers confirmed it had been stolen on
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'The 'R' went from 'Racing' to 'Recovered' - Driver crashes after police chase
A DRIVER who was being chased by police crashed into a wall. Officers spotted the red Volkswagen Golf on Hopwood Lane in Halifax on Tuesday after it had failed to stop the day previous. Once again, the driver did not want to stick around meaning
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Bradford runner Lawson makes mark in famous Stanbury Splash fell race with superb win
THE sun shone brightly on this year’s Soreen Stanbury Splash fell race, with every runner receiving one of the sponsoring company's famous malt loaves. And it was Bradford's Nathan Lawson, racing for his native Dark Peak Fell Runners, who was left
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Bulls backing Muslim Athlete Charter as club continues to celebrate faith
BRADFORD Bulls have become the latest professional rugby league club to sign the Muslim Athlete Charter, demonstrating the club’s commitment to inclusion in the city. Signing the charter is part of the club’s wider work around equality and diversity
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Princeville punish Pudsey rivals to go top of Bradford billiards league
JOINT-LEADERS Pudsey B and Princeville D met in a top-of-the-table clash in the Bradford & District Sunday School Billiards League at Pudsey and it was the visitors who emerged on top after a 4-1 victory. Princeville D have now opened up a valuable
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Avenue boss Bower calls out pitch critics as new fan on the pitch not in the stands
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) manager Mark Bower is glad to have Huddersfield Town youngster Shane Maroodza back on loan for a second time this season. The left-back links up with his Terriers team-mate, centre-half David Adewoju, at the National League
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Adam Clayton interview: David Ball gave me glowing reference for City move
ADAM Clayton has revealed how David Ball convinced him that City was the right move. And the former Bantam has urged him to take his old shirt number at Valley Parade. He now plays for Wellington Phoenix but Clayton was on the phone to find