News from across the Yeadon district from the Telegraph and Argus

Mobile visit to explain the libraries

11:17am Friday 13th May 2011

Mobile library services are due to tour the sites of the five Bradford libraries listed for closure under Bradford Council spending cuts.

Pensioner's pride at award for aiding rape victim

9:39am Thursday 14th April 2011

A “gallant” pensioner, who comforted a teenage rape victim after she was dumped from a car by her attacker, told yesterday how he could not just walk on by.

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Mobile library 'may improve service'

9:50am Monday 28th March 2011

Library users in the Bradford district have been reassured they will be able to reach “similar or better” local lending services despite plans to close five branches.

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Deadline set for libraries rescue bid

7:30am Monday 21st March 2011

Campaigners have been given three months to come up with viable ways to take over the running of five libraries to save them from closure.

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Residents concerned at plan to shut Wrose alleyway

10:00am Wednesday 5th January 2011

Strong concerns have been raised over a £5,000 Bradford Council scheme to shut a problem-hit alleyway in a bid to drive away troublemakers.

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Wrose sanctuary rides to horses' rescue

7:10am Wednesday 5th January 2011

A Shipley horse sanctuary has appealed for help in re-homing 30 horses it is expecting from a struggling sanctuary in Doncaster.

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Army notches up 100th new recruit

9:40am Wednesday 15th December 2010

Sixteen young men have just enlisted at the Army’s Bradford recruiting office – bringing the total joining up in the city to 100 this year.

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Six are arrested in fraud inquiry

9:30am Friday 10th December 2010

Police in Bradford have made six arrests for fraud and seized hundreds of thousands of pounds in criminal assets during a week-long crackdown.

Bradford play areas saved despite grant cut

8:50am Friday 10th December 2010

Eleven new play areas threatened by Government cuts will be completed by next March, Bradford Council has pledged.

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Claremont Park play area plans back on track

10:20am Monday 1st November 2010

Under-threat plans for a £45,000 adventure playground could be saved.

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