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Ross strikes gold in Olympic success

Ross Horsman with some of his work

8:10pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

Businessman Ross Horsman has more reasons than most to be thrilled with Britain’s Olympic success.

Jury out in murder trial

Businessman Teddy Simpson

4:18pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

The jury in the Teddy Simpson murder trial was today considering its verdicts at Leeds Crown Court.

Sex consensual, says rape accused

4:02pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

A man accused of raping a teenager in Bradford more than three years ago has told a jury that the girl consented to sex with him.

'I feared gunman would kill me' says man shot in legs

Zafar Iqbal is recovering from the leg injuries he received in the shooting

8:14am Wednesday 20th August 2008

A Bradford man shot twice in a horrifying gun attack has spoken for the first time about the moment he thought he was going to die.

Date set for review of assisted suicide

Debbie Purdy

9:51pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

A date has been set for a landmark judicial review of the law on assisted suicide, prompted by a Bradford MS sufferer.

Staff attacked in robbery

9:52pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

Police are appealing for witnesses after masked men terrorised and beat a member of staff and stole cash during a robbery at a fish and chip shop in Horton Bank Top.

Report praises green success

9:54pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

A report into making cities greener has highlighted the work of Bradford Council in reducing carbon emissions.

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Fun-running total

Stephen Auker

4:17pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

A Keighley man who shed four stones and took up running at the age of 49 is bidding to raise £50,000 for Cancer Research.

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Youngsters are up for the challenge

Jonnie Crouch, left, and Tahirah Sheriff

3:48pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

Teenagers from Bradford have set off on a residential outdoor activity challenge designed to bring together youngsters from across the district.

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Former cadet flying high

Jonathan Robinson

3:34pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

Former Yeadon Air Cadet Jonathan Robinson has joined the Royal Air Force.

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Labour MP Ann Cryer to step down

MPs have published amendments to the Government's Counter-Terrorism Bill

Updated 12:29am Thursday 21st August 2008

Campaigning Labour MP Ann Cryer has announced she would step down from parliament at the next general election.


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Reporter Ben Barnett in his outfit styled on the clothes worn by Bradford-born artist David Hockney
Hockney the style trail-blazer!

You’ve either got the look or you haven’t. Fashion is a cruel game where the definition of cool fluctuates from season to season.

The Council’s strategic director for corporate services Becky Hellard
Council won't say where extra £12m will come from

Bradford Council has come under increasing fire for its refusal to state whether the spiralling cost of its Bradford-i computer system is damaging front-line services.

Fundraiser jailed over sexual abuse
Fundraiser jailed over sexual abuse

A charity fundraiser was today behind bars after his past caught up with him.

Great Britain's Keri-Ann Payne claimed silver in the 10km open water race
Brown praises Olympic heroes

Gordon Brown has lavished praise on the UK's Olympic athletes as Team GB celebrated further gold medal success.

Michael Gove
'Two million without good GCSE'

Almost two million teenagers have left school without gaining a single good GCSE, it has been claimed.

Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party has urged to cancel Avril Lavigne's concert
Lavigne 'too sexy' for Malaysia gig

Malaysia has cancelled a concert by Canadian rock singer Avril Lavigne after the Islamic opposition slammed the show as being "too sexy".

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FIFA switch Republic qualifier

The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Georgia on September 6 is to be switched to a neutral venue owing to security concerns in the wake of recent events in Georgia, FIFA have confirmed.

Stuart McCall has admitted there is a buzz around Valley Parade
'Let's not get carried away'

Stuart McCall is keeping his players’ feet on the ground after the Bantams’ best start to a league season for seven years.

Sam Burgess says fans should be excited about the future given the wealth of young talent at the club and the signing of Steve Menzies
Burgess: We need your support

Bulls star Sam Burgess has penned an open letter to fans urging them to follow his lead by committing to the club.


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