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• JPs told of road rumpus

  An "abusive" sports car driver punched a cyclist and pushed him against a wall before reversing his car towards him, a court heard. read more

• Terry Parkinson: Business Sense

  A surprisingly wide range of organisations have to restrict the amount of VAT they can reclaim on their running costs. read more

• Arsenic killer plea thrown out

  The Court of Appeal today dismissed an appeal by Bradford arsenic murderer Zoora Shah. read more

• Mums 'won't be licked' in lollipop crossing row

  Baffled parents with tots in prams have been told they can no longer have the help of a lollipop lady to cross a busy road - unless they are accompanied by school pupils. read more

• Beacon schools 'a shining example'

  Four Bradford schools were today being encouraged to become "beacons" of excellence under a new £1.8m education network being set up by the Labour Government. read more

• Calls to move sex-charge man away

  Residents are calling for a man charged with indecent assault against children to be moved off their estate. read more

• Caring boss offers to pay for disabled pupil

  A Bradford company boss today pledged to help a disabled city youngster facing an education boycott. read more

• Busmen plead for 'old pals'

  The threat of 17 vintage buses being put on the scrap heap or sold abroad has sparked Telegraph & Argus readers to share their happy experiences on the buses. read more

• Braille plea to Blunkett: Save our school

  Battling parents are sending a plea to Education and Employment Minister David Blunkett asking him to help save their school - by sending him a letter in Braille. read more

• Shops get 'rogues gallery'

  Security staff at a Bradford supermarket are turning detective in a bid to beat shoplifters. read more

• Minister to open business shop

  Industry Minister John Battle is to open Bradford's Business Link Shop which will give the district's firms a major boost. read more

• Lawrence injury adds to Jewell's nightmare

  Paul Jewell is facing more injury problems as he prepares his Bradford City side for their final game of the season at home to relegation-threatened Portsmouth on Sun-day. read more

• Paul set to cap a fabulous fortnight

  RUGBY LEAGUE: Aussie-basher Henry Paul is aiming to stay on a high this week as Wigan prepare for their return to Wembley. read more

• We could be getting it right

  Bradford is a safer place to live, say police chiefs. Crime reporter Ashley Broadley went into the city to find out if people agree read more

• Station to check on the choke

  Bradford's fight against pollution will take a major step forward next month with a new £100,000 scheme. read more

• Nothing tedious on this timetable

  Chief schools' inspector Chris Woodhead says children are being subjected to "mind-numbingly tedious and meaningless activities" by teachers. We sent JIM GREENHALF back to school to find out if it is true. read more

• Library opens up the Net

  Library users will be able to surf the Net for free from tomorrow. read more

• Couple 'adopt' 152 children

  A Bradford couple are to give up their jobs and home for three years to look after poor children in the Philippines. read more

• Nightclub fight ends in victory

  Victorious campaigners are celebrating today after being told that plans to transform a former bingo and snooker hall into a nightclub have been turned down. read more

• Sharks slam thugs

  Hull officials have made a public apology to Bradford Bulls for their fans' behaviour during Sunday's Super League clash at the Boulevard. read more

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