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The magic moments conjured up by Bantams "star boy" Pointon
NEWS that Bobby Pointon is signed and sealed has put a smile on the face of every City fan. “One of our own” remains very much part of the fixtures and fittings at Valley Parade. The local lad from Low Moor whetted the appetite of the claret
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Headteacher guides Bradford primary school to best SATs results ever
A BRADFORD primary school is celebrating after receiving its best SAT results to date. Beckfoot Allerton Primary School, in Garforth Street, Allerton, is continuing to show radical improvements under the leadership of headteacher Michelle Blanchard
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Six-time world snooker champion Ray Reardon dies at the age of 91
World snooker champion Ray Reardon has died at the age of 91, his wife has confirmed. The Welshman, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest-ever snooker players, died on Friday after battling cancer. He dominated the sport throughout
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Legendary Coronation Street duo exit the ITV soap for 'new adventures'
Legendary Coronation Street stars Roy Cropper (David Neilson) and Carla Connor (Alison King) have exited the ITV soap opera to pursue 'new adventures'. Recently, on the Manchester-based show, Roy was arrested for the murder of Lauren Bolton (Cait
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Rare Cadbury chocolate bar beloved by fans returns to the UK
A rare Cadbury chocolate bar that is beloved by Brits has returned to the UK after 'disappearing' from shelves. Hailing from Australia and New Zealand, the ‘Pinky’ chocolate bars are sold in stores like Iceland, B&M and Home Bargains. The
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Flight delays expected to continue across the UK after IT outage
Flight delays are expected to continue across the UK this weekend after Friday's worldwide IT outage. Airports have said their systems are working again but have warned that flights could be affected into the weekend. A number of airports across
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Bradford boy, 4, to have long locks 'chopped' in first ever haircut
A YOUNG Bradford boy with long blonde hair is set to have his first ever haircut in a ‘big chop’ that will raise money for charity. Albie Pedley, 4, of Bradford, and his family are raising money to make a wig out of his hair for the Little Princess
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Mayor praises Harehills for 'night of calm' in wake of five police arrests
THE Mayor of West Yorkshire has thanked a local community for "stepping up to help ease tensions" following a night of calm in Harehills, Leeds. Five arrests have now been made after West Yorkshire Police said disorder broke out in Harehills on
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'My book pays homage to the heroic female eco-activists of India'
MY book, In the Foothills of the Himalayas, features a heroic female protagonist, Vidhya, born under the British Raj, who grows up observing her father fight for a free India. Her father, Balraj, is a follower of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and
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All the fun of the fair at Bradford Mela: have you been?
‘YOU'LL find artists from countries from Pakistan to Poland, Mongolian food, graffiti art, a Zulu choir, a children's health camp and a belly-dancing workshop. It could only be this year's Bradford Mela.’ So reported the Telegraph & Argus in a
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Mercedes van seized after delivery driver fails to take out insurance policy
A DELIVERY driver's Mercedes-Benz van was seized by police after an insurance policy was not taken out on the vehicle. The van was stopped on Gaythorne Road near West Bowling in Bradford. A spokesperson for the Steerside Enforcement Team said
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Police concerned for welfare of missing 52-year-old man
A MISSING 52-year-old man from West Yorkshire has been found safe and well. Christian Monthe, 52, of Burmantofts, Leeds, was reported missing on Friday night (July 19). He has now been found safe and well. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire
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Playwright Kamal turns his attention to horticulture
BRADFORD-BASED actor and writer Kamal Kaan has another passion - horticulture. here, we ask him how that interest developed. Q: When did you first become interested in horticulture? A: As a child I didn’t realise how much I was learning about
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Woman arrested on suspicion of arson after car set alight with two children inside
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of arson after it was reported that a car had been "deliberately" set on fire with two children in it. The car fire incident took place just before 11pm on Thursday on Tong Way, Farnley, Leeds. Police
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I tried the 'world's best tea' and it's not from a popular British brand
Britain is known the world over for its love of tea with the country bucking the trend when compared to our coffee-drinking friends on the continent. First becoming popular in England, Scotland and Wales in the 17th century, people all across the
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West Yorkshire pub walk with 'picturesque' views among the UK's best this summer
A pub walk in West Yorkshire with “picturesque" views and “meadows full of wildlife” has been featured among the best the country has to offer this summer. It comes as outdoor experts at Millets have revealed their top pub walks in England.
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Smiles aplenty from children at launch of upgraded playground
A LAUNCH event was held this week to open a Bradford district playground which has been given a new lease of life. The project, at the Jenny Lane playground in Baildon, has been funded with £60,000 from Bradford Council and £20,000 from Baildon
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Day of action helps to brighten up area - and more are planned
A RESIDENT has spoken of how a clean-up day will “brighten up” a Bradford community. Teams from housing provider Incommunities came together to litter pick, plant flowers, clean graffiti, as well as cut the grass and hedges on Woodroyd Road in
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Anger over illegal U-Turn 'hotspot' in Bradford where 'countless near misses' occur
Bradford Council says it is 'regrettable' that drivers are flouting a U-Turn ban at a busy junction on one of the city's main roads. The right turn off the eastbound A6177 Rooley Lane onto Newhall Way is regularly misused by drivers who ignore
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Bradford Council has issued almost £1 million of fines to parents in three years
BRADFORD Council has issued almost £1 million worth of fines to parents for unauthorised school absences in the last three years. A Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request sent to the local authority by Legal Expert showed £914,907 in fines were
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Heritage concerns scupper plans to turn fire damaged mansion into flats
PLANS to convert a listed mansion into 29 flats have been refused after criticism the scheme made little reference to the heritage features inside the property. An application to create apartments in St Ives Mansion in Harden was refused by Bradford
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ANGLING LINES: Warren pulls rabbit out of hat for big win at Moor Monkton Pools
HERE are this week’s angling lines: LEEDS & DISTRICT A.S.A. The result of the last match at Moor Monkton Pools saw A. Warren win comfortably with 98lb 14oz. B. Hustwaite came second with 68lb 10oz, while M. Dodsworth finished third with
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Bulls in "great frame of mind" as they look to avenge York defeat this weekend
BRADFORD Bulls head coach, Eamon O’Carroll believes it’s imperative that his side get back to winning ways this weekend against a “well drilled” York Knights side. The Odsal outfit are on a two-game winless run, albeit against extremely strong
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Bradford Hubs looking to make historic double
BRADFORD cricket Hubs are looking to make a historical double today in National Competition at Lord’s. Two cricket teams from Bradford are looking to complete a historical double on Saturday when they play at Lord’s in the final of MCC Foundation
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Thackley AFC Ladies left stunned as relegation appeal is shunned
THACKLEY AFC have released a strong statement following the West Riding County Women's Football League’s decision to relegate the club’s women’s side. In June, Thackley were informed that the WRCWFL had proposed in its AGM pack a divisional restructure
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Trio of local footballers set to fly the flag for Bradford in the WSL
This coming season will see three local football players in the Women’s Super League next season, all of whom started off at an early age playing for our local junior teams. Mia Enderby started off playing football at the age of six, but had to
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The Broadway reveals full list of events this summer
THE Broadway has revealed its full list of summer events to keep the children entertained during the holidays. The 'Splendid Summer' events will take place every Wednesday and Thursday from 11am-4pm from July 24 until August 29. Each Wednesday
