The Telegraph & Argus: News from across the Bradford district

Boy racers warned on souped-up cars

8:20pm Saturday 5th July 2008

Boy racers in Bradford could be driving around in illegally and dangerously modified cars, experts have warned.

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Longer surgery hours a success

3:30pm Saturday 5th July 2008

Almost 70 per cent of GP practices in Bradford and Airedale are opening their doors earlier in the morning or later at night to offer patients more flexible appointment times.

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Murderer forced to pay £36,000

6:15am Saturday 5th July 2008

Detectives today warned Bradford gangsters that crime does not pay after winning a two-year battle to seize tens of thousands of pounds from a convicted murderer.

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Conga time for Jimmy!

12:20pm Saturday 5th July 2008

A great-grandfather celebrated his 100th birthday by taking part in a conga.

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New bid to drive out rat runners

9:50am Sunday 6th July 2008

Transport planning chiefs are set to draw up a scheme designed to cut rat-running through the Saltaire World Heritage Site following overwhelming public support.

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Ticket sales for big show are taking off

4:00pm Saturday 5th July 2008

Advance ticket sales for the 150th Great Yorkshire Show, which starts on Tuesday, are 40 per cent higher than last year.

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Pair to tackle the Sahara – in a Polo

2:00pm Saturday 5th July 2008

A dad and his son are off on a 4,000-mile African adventure in a banger they bought on eBay for £150.

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University apologises over racist abuse

8:41am Saturday 5th July 2008

The University of Bradford has apologised to two female staff members who were subjected to racism.

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Bosses accused of ‘bungling’

8:40am Saturday 5th July 2008

Bradford & Bingley’s bosses have been accused of “bungling” a vital £400 million fundraising deal after being forced into yet another overhaul of their plans.

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