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• Toddler trapped in his house

  1 hour ago in News

  A two-year-old boy locked himself in his house when his mum took some rubbish out to the bin.

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  Bradford racer Brook needs cash to fuel title bid

  1 hour ago in Sport

  Bradford’s David Brook admits that motorcycling is a drug – but he needs a financial injection to feed his habit.

• Old Keighley pupils sought for reunion

  1 hour ago in News

  An 11th annual reunion is being staged for former pupils of the old Keighley Boys’ Grammar School.

• Speeding tickets issued to drivers

  2 hours ago in News

  Police issued four tickets and three warnings to speeding drivers yesterday. Officers with a speed gun from the Aireborough and Wharfedale Neighbourhood Policing Team were in Hawksworth Lane and Netherfield Road, Guiseley, yesterday morning.

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  £65m funding gap will impact on Bradford Council services, says leader

  2 hours ago in News

  The range and quality of Council services will inevitably suffer because of budget cuts, Bradford Council’s leader has warned.

• Bradford Dudley Hill inflict first defeat on leaders

  2 hours ago in Sport

  Dudley Hill produced their best performance of the season to beat National Conference Division One leaders Wigan St Judes 34-10 at Parry Lane.

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  ‘I’ll drop myself if needed’ says Yorkshire captain Gale

  2 hours ago in Sport

  Captain Andrew Gale says he would have no qualms about dropping himself from Yorkshire’s LV= County Championship team if necessary.

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  Burley benefit as rain restricts play

  3 hours ago in Sport

  The clubs who managed to beat the rain and get their Aire-Wharfe League games on might have envied the other half who had the chance to put their feet up in the clubhouse and watch the Bantams’ victory at Wembley.

• New Keighley mayor's pledge over daughter

  3 hours ago in News

  Keighley’s new mayor will raise cash for a cause particularly close to her heart during her term of office.

• Clayton have no answer to Hemingway

  3 hours ago in Sport

  Clayton, who are propping up the Foster's Halifax League Premier Division, were on the wrong end of an 84-run defeat against First Division promotion chasers Northowram Hedge Top in the first round of the Parish Cup.

• Car dealership bought in £31m deal

  4 hours ago in News

  A historic Bradford motor dealership has been snapped up by an expanding North East-based motors group as part of a £31 million deal.

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  Health and safety ruin Airedale Athletics' weekend

  4 hours ago in Sport

  The highs and lows of team sport were evident at the two-day Calderdale Way Relay.

• Clayton Village Hall open day success

  4 hours ago in News

  An open day held to recruit volunteers to help save Clayton Village Hall from closure was a success, according to organisers.

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  Shelf win Evening League thriller

  4 hours ago in Sport

  Four Bradford & District Evening League games survived the weather.

• Sign up for league football

  4 hours ago in Sport

  The Leeds Red Triangle Invitation League, who play open-age football on Saturdays, are seeking new teams for the 2013-14 season.

• German students visit district

  4 hours ago in News

  Students at Southfield Grange School are hosting a delegation of 25 visitors from Bradford’s twin town of Hamm in Germany who are coming to take part in disability sports events in the district.

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  Day stars to make night for Long Lee

  4 hours ago in Sport

  Long Lee have won the sole remaining Mewies Solicitors Craven League Wynn Cup first-round match.

• Thackley inspired by Jamal bowling spell

  4 hours ago in Sport

  Nasser Jamal started and finished the downfall of Woodhouse with a stunning spell of bowling as Thackley eased into the second round of the Waddilove Cup.

• Keighley pupils in pilgrimage to Lourdes

  4 hours ago in News

  Pupils from St Bedes, in Bradford, will have the chance to work alongside the leader of the Catholic Church in the UK.

• Tyersal pair fined after drugs found

  4 hours ago in News

  Two men have been fined £80 after drugs were found at a house in Dudley Street, Tyersal.

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  Route for Bradford City Wembley heroes victory parade is revealed

  5 hours ago in News

  The route for tomorrow night's Bradford City homecoming parade celebrating the club’s promotion to League One has been announced.

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  Run at a Canter

  5 hours ago in Sport

  Entries are still open for the popular Apperley Bridge Canter, organised by Horsforth Harriers.

• West Riding Youth League dissolved

  5 hours ago in Sport

  The West Riding Youth League is to fold. A special general meeting will be held at which the league’s money will be distributed to all member clubs.

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  New Lord Mayor takes office at City Hall meeting today

  6 hours ago in News

  Bradford has a new first citizen after a ceremonial meeting at City Hall today.

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  Steeton hospital worker Katherine Parker's climb for Red Cross

  6 hours ago in News

  Hospital worker Katherine Parker aims to conquer Mount Snowdon to raise money for the British Red Cross.

• Shipley school Friends organise summer fair

  6 hours ago in News

  Businesses are invited to support a school’s summer fair by renting a stall. The Friends of Wycliffe is organising the event on Saturday, July 13, from 2pm until 4pm, at the primary school in Saltaire Road, Shipley. As well as stalls, there will be traditional games such as hook-a-duck, count the sweets in the jar and guess the name of the teddy bear. Anyone interested in a pitch should e-mail friends@wycliffe.bradford.sch.uk before June 28.

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  Zulu dance troupe put on show at Bradford arts centre

  6 hours ago in News

  A Zulu dance group from Africa are appearing in Bradford with help from a man who was locked up in Zambia for a murder he did not commit five years ago.

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  Historic Silsden pub re-opened by family

  7 hours ago in News

  An historic pub which was on the verge of being lost forever has re-opened.

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  Bradford Bulls player backs Heart Research UK three peaks walk

  7 hours ago in News

  Bradford Bulls rugby league star Adrian Purtell is calling on fans to support Heart Research UK by completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge in June.

• Pool-in-Wharfedale residents invited to housing plans meeting

  7 hours ago in News

  Councillors will discuss future housing plans with residents at a meeting at Pool-in-Wharfedale Village Hall at 7pm on Wednesday, June 5.

• Sign up for tennis camp

  7 hours ago in News

  Tennis camp Salts Tennis Club runs its Spring Tennis Camp from Tuesday, May 28, to Friday, May 31. Morning, afternoon or all-day sessions are available. Contact Richard Senior on 07855 764777, or go to saltstennisclub.co.uk and click the tab marked ‘coaching’ and scroll down to summer camps.

• Silsden pupils help fight against dog fouling

  8 hours ago in News

  Children at Aireview Infants School in Silsden are being enlisted to help tackle dog fouling in the town.

• Supermarket's charity event day

  8 hours ago in News

  A supermarket is holding a day of events to raise money to support a small charity. Asda in Shipley will be raising money for The Down Syndrome Training & Support Service Ltd, based in Bingley, which supported a member of the store’s staff. On June 1 there will be a barbecue, events and collection, from 11am until 4pm, at the supermarket in Manor Lane, Shipley.

• Allotments back in Ilkley councillors' control

  8 hours ago in News

  Allotments in Ilkley will officially be back in the hands of the town’s councillors soon, almost 40 years after they were taken over by Bradford Council.

• Men forced to sell assets gained from crimes

  9 hours ago in News

  Two men serving long jail sentences for their roles in a multi-million pound Bradford-based drugs plot have been forced to sell their homes and other assets after together reaping more than £340,000 from their crimes, a court heard yesterday.

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  Bradford projects celebrate £400,000 Big Lottery Fund windfall

  9 hours ago in News

  Two volunteer projects in Bradford have told of their joy at receiving a cash boost of more than £400,000 between them from the Big Lottery Fund.

• My mortgage crusade was right all along, says Bradford lawyer

  9 hours ago in Business

  A Bradford law firm chief whose crusade to warn about the dangers of interest-only mortgages was scuppered by the authorities says his claims about mis-selling of loans have proved correct.

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  How you can help us hit our Crocus Cancer Appeal target

  9 hours ago in News

  So far we’ve had a 15,000ft parachute jumper, a dress-down day at a supermarket giant, charity dinners and generous donations from major Yorkshire societies.

• The spice is right for Shelf charity cash

  9 hours ago in News

  A new children’s cooking school will host a curry event to raise funds for charity.

• Talent show fundraiser for Manorlands

  9 hours ago in News

  Pupils took on the roles of presenters, performers and judges at the lively final of Oakbank’s Got Talent 2013.

• Police make further appeal over hit-and-run crash in Bradford

  9 hours ago in News

  Detectives investigating a hit-and-run crash in Bradford which left a male pedestrian badly injured today released the registration of a car they are keen to trace.

• Rhymes help with Bradford pre-school learning

  10 hours ago in News

  A rhymetime book challenge has been boosting pre-school learning across the Bradford district.

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  'Why my new career is sew perfect'

  10 hours ago in Real Lives

  Helen Mead hears how a former doctor of Chinese medicine made a new start with children’s boutique

• A sad end for pet

  10 hours ago in Readers' letters

  SIR – On the morning of Wednesday, May 8, while walking my friend’s dog on Whetley Lane, I found a white, female cat at the side of the road.

• Unrealistic ambition

  10 hours ago in Readers' letters

  SIR – After a long absence, the Labour party has at last made a policy statement to the effect that they would like to achieve ‘full employment’, an ambition which I am sure is shared by every other party, large or small, but is in fact totally unrealistic and almost certainly unattainable with continued unlimited inward migration from the EU distorting the labour market here.

• Who pays for events?

  10 hours ago in Readers' letters

  SIR – Can anyone tell me what it cost to police the recent parade in honour of the prophet Mohammed’s birthday and the Sikh procession a few weeks before? And who paid?

• Tennis club worries

  10 hours ago in Readers' letters

  SIR – I write, as a member of Ilkley Tennis Club, to express my deep concerns about the club’s latest multi-million-pound expansion scheme currently being put before council planners.

• Investigations, please

  10 hours ago in Readers' letters

  SIR – In the article “Vital role played by local press” (T&A, May 15) editor Perry Austin-Clarke stated that “we do believe our readers know and appreciate the work of the T&A, and recognise our support of the Bradford district.”

• Preserve pub for all to see in museum

  10 hours ago in Readers' letters

  SIR – It was with great interest I read the article and pictures about the refurbished back-to-back houses at the Industrial Museum. It is with great anticipation I look forward to seeing them.

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  Action taken against motoring offences

  10 hours ago in News

  Police officers stopped 20 vehicles to check their road worthiness and documents today.

• Crossing is needed

  10 hours ago in Readers' letters

  SIR – Re Mr Watson’s letter (Money poorly spent? T&A Letters, May 17), to criticise new pedestrian lights on Valley Road due to Green Lane/Otley Road Baildon junction not as yet having traffic lights shows a typical dog in the manger attitude on his part. “If we can’t have a safer junction why should Valley Road have lights?”

• Solution to parking war is so simple

  10 hours ago in Emma Clayton

  What is it with parents who think they have a divine right to treat the roads as if they own them?

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  Child porn man warned he faces long jail sentence

  10 hours ago in News

  A Bradford man is behind bars awaiting a long jail sentence for sexual abuse of boys, while two other defendants have admitted linked offences of child pornography.

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  Keighley cat charity makes space for unexpected arrivals

  10 hours ago in News

  Boxes and bin-loads of cats and kittens greeted staff at a cat welfare charity, who arrived to find the animals dumped on their doorstep.

• Keighley rubbish fire

  10 hours ago in News

  Firefighters were called out to deal with burning rubbish at the back of the former Gardeners Arms pub in Hanover Street, Keighley, at 10.30pm on Sunday.

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  Help Odsal community centre win a big spring clean

  10 hours ago in News

  A Bradford community centre needs people’s votes to get a big spring clean from a well-known cleaning brand.

• Actors in Bradford sought for new film

  10 hours ago in News

  Budding actors are being sought for a new film.

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  Graft and craft is making us a global firm, says Heaton company

  10 hours ago in Business

  A business started by two Bradford College art and design graduates is celebrating its 25th anniversary and now sells its wares worldwide.

• Man accused of failing to surrender to bail in Bradford four years ago

  10 hours ago in News

  A man has appeared in court charged with failing to surrender to bail in Bradford four years ago.

• Keighley library pioneer dies at 78

  10 hours ago in News

  Keighley’s first children’s librarian has died aged 78.

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  Let’s make music says Emmerdale star

  10 hours ago in News

  Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden, who plays David Metcalfe, will officially unveil a new partnership aiming to get more children playing music.

• Little Horton man jailed for drug dealing

  10 hours ago in News

  Cannabis dealers who continue to sell the drug on Bradford’s streets after they have been caught and bailed will be locked up, a judge has warned.

• Tuesday, May 21, 2013

  10 hours ago in On This Day

  From the T&A...

• Driving up standards in our schools

  10 hours ago in Our View

  Bradford Council always had a lot to prove when it took over the running of the district’s education provision two years ago.

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  ‘Home dialysis treatment gave me a new life’

  11 hours ago in Behind the News

  Sally Clifford on a new drive to free dialysis patients from hospital visits

• Otley's Falcon Sports and Social Club charity event

  11 hours ago in News

  Otley's Falcon Sports and Social Club will hold a charity music night in June. The even takes place at the Westgate venue on Wednesday, June 19, and will raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The club would appreciate any donations of prizes for a raffle on the night.

• Bradford parties put dementia in spotlight

  11 hours ago in News

  Tea parties are being held to mark the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Aware-ness Week, which runs until Saturday.

• Otley town mayor praises her predecessor

  11 hours ago in News

  Otley’s new town mayor paid tribute to her predecessor’s “extraordinary” hard work as she took over the role.

• Bradford Council seeks judicial review over Government's axing of £300m waste contract

  11 hours ago in News

  Bradford Council has lodged papers in the High Court calling for a judicial review of the Government’s 11th hour decision to pull the plug on a £300 million waste treatment scheme.

• Missing teenager found safe and well

  11 hours ago in News

  A teenager who went missing in Bradford last Tuesday has been found safe and well in Rotherham. Erika Millerova, who is Slovakian, was last seen by her family on Leeds Road, Fagley. The 17-year-old, who speaks limited English, was found in the South Yorkshire town on Sunday night, police said yesterday.

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  Revamp cuts cost of Keighley Festival

  11 hours ago in News

  This year’s Keighley Festival will concentrate several activities at single venues during its headline events to cut costs.

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  Coffee with Lord Mayor is mystery auction prize

  11 hours ago in News

  The Lord Mayor of Bradford enjoyed a cuppa in aid of his appeal.

• Firm unveils plans for Keighley 'solar parks'

  11 hours ago in News

  Early plans have been unveiled for two “solar parks” on the outskirts of Keighley, but the applicants have been told they will have to prove they won’t spoil the countryside.

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  Yorkshire Tour de France garden unveiled at Chelsea Flower Show

  11 hours ago in News

  A garden which shows the route of next year’s Tour De France through towns and villages in the Bradford district was unveiled at the Chelsea Flower Show yesterday Tourism agency Welcome to Yorkshire is using the opportunity to show off the landscape that the world’s best cyclists will be riding through.

• Pedestrian injured in Wyke road accident

  11 hours ago in News

  A man was in hospital last night after he suffered a serious head injury in a hit-and-run crash in Bradford on Sunday.

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  Families can have wild time at Saltaire and Ilkley events

  11 hours ago in News

  Families are urged to get on their bike or get wet and wild during the bank holiday weekend.

• Man in court after Cottingley firearms incident

  11 hours ago in News

  A 47-year-old man appeared in court yesterday charged with firearms licence-related offences.

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  Heavy horses hard at work in Cottingley

  11 hours ago in News

  Old-fashioned pulling-power was on show above Cottingley, Bingley, as heavy horses Nathan and Murphy harrowed fields for the summer.

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  Chaplain volunteer call goes out from Bradford hospitals

  11 hours ago in News

  Hospitals are appealing for people to join its chaplaincy service and help deliver ‘spiritual healthcare’ to patients.

• Braithwaite Village road to be resurfaced just weeks after repair work

  11 hours ago in News

  Contractors were this week due to repair a Keighley road that broke up only weeks after being resurfaced.

• Police plea after shooting threat

  11 hours ago in News

  A would-be robber threatened to shoot a man who was at a bus stop with two young children in a buggy.

• 135 homes plan on Keighley greenfield site get go-ahead

  12 hours ago in News

  Controversial plans to build on fields at Keighley were given the green light yesterday.

• Air your views on social care changes

  12 hours ago in News

  A local campaign group is calling on people to have their say on proposed changes to adult social care services. Keighley and Bradford Pensioners Association wants people to attend the Fair Access to Care Services consultation on June 4. The event is from 10.30am to 12.30pm at the Carlisle Business Centre at 60 Carlisle Road in Bradford. More details from Sandra Brown on (01274) 481590 or info@disabledpf.org.uk.

• "Managed motorway" section opens on M62

  12 hours ago in News

  The first section of the new ‘managed motorway’ on part of the M62 opened yesterday. The 2.7-mile section, between junction 27 at Gildersome and junction 28 at Tingley, is controlled by signs and in busy periods will see drivers able to use the hard shoulder as an extra lane. Variable mandatory speed limits, indicated by a red ring, will also be displayed to smooth the flow of traffic.

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  Haworth 1940s weekend 'Nazi uniform' claims rubbished

  12 hours ago in News

  One of the organisers of Haworth 1940s Weekend has rubbished claims the event was marred by people attending in ‘Nazi uniforms’.

• Sue Belcher Community Centre, Bracken Bank, gets a revamp

  12 hours ago in News

  The Sue Belcher Community Centre in Bracken Bank, Keighley, has reopened following a refurbishment.

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  Bradford cafe evacuated after fire in basement of empty shop

  12 hours ago in News

  Firefighters had to smash a window and cut through shutters to get to a fire in the basement of an empty shop in Bradford.

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  Bradford City manager Parkinson 'to sign deal tomorrow'

  12 hours ago in Sport

  Mark Lawn expects Phil Parkinson to finally put pen to paper when their contract talks resume tomorrow.

• Arson suspected in blaze at supermarket

  13 hours ago in News

  Crates of cardboard stored for recycling were set alight at a supermarket.

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  Olbison aims to prove his worth to Bradford Bulls

  13 hours ago in Sport

  Tom Olbison has vowed to force his way back into Francis Cummins’ starting line-up after being dropped for the Bulls’ past two games.

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  Appeal for witness to fatal crash on Bradford country lane

  13 hours ago in News

  Detectives yesterday appealed for witnesses to a crash on a country lane in Bradford that killed a 42-year-old motorcyclist.

• Titus Salt School film screening at Baildon Annual Parish Meeting

  13 hours ago in News

  Baildon Annual Parish Meeting will begin with a screening of The Young Musicians of CuxAire, a short animation produced by students at Titus Salt School and Amandus-Abendroth-Gymnasium in Cuxhaven, Germany, as part of a recent exchange programme.

• Pillowcase appeal after jewels taken in Norwood Green raid

  13 hours ago in News

  Anyone who saw a burglar fleeing with jewellery hidden in a floral pillowcase is asked to contact police. The burglar stole watches and rings worth £3,000 to £4,000 from a house in Spring Gardens, Norwood Green, near Wyke, Bradford. Contact Detective Constable Terry O’Keeffen on (01422) 337029.

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  Knife-wielding robbers steal £400 in shop raid at Shipley

  13 hours ago in News

  Knife-wielding robbers stole £400 in an evening raid at a shop in Shipley, police revealed yesterday.

• Court File

  13 hours ago in Court File

  The following have been dealt with by Bradford and Keighley magistrates:

• Police called to Bradford incident

  13 hours ago in News

  A police van and three marked cars were called to a commotion in Tyrell Square, Bradford, shortly after 2.30pm yesterday. Police handcuffed and took away one woman, believed to be in drink, in front of gathering onlookers.

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  Lawn thanks Evans for writing off Bradford City promotion hopes

  13 hours ago in Sport

  Mark Lawn has offered a cheeky thank you to Rotherham boss Steve Evans for writing off City’s promotion chances.

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  McLaughlin thrilled Bradford City can wave goodbye to League Two

  14 hours ago in Sport

  He had arguably the quietest Wembley of any City player but the ultimate result probably meant more to Jon McLaughlin than any of his team-mates.

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  Tens of thousands expected for Bradford City open-top bus tour

  14 hours ago in News

  Tens of thousands of Bradford City fans are expected to “rock” the city centre tomorrow as they honour their promotion-winning Bantams heroes in a homecoming parade.

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  Eccleshill dad praises nurses and doctors who saved his son's life

  14 hours ago in News

  A grateful Bradford dad has sung the praises of the NHS for saving his baby boy’s life, bringing the tot back from the brink of death.

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  Wyke robber is jailed for raids on Bradford shops

  14 hours ago in News

  A robber who used imitation guns to terrorise and steal from vulnerable women victims has been jailed for more than seven years.

• Keighley family facing slavery charges over Manningham business

  14 hours ago in News

  A family has been accused of using fellow Czech citizens as slave labour in Bradford and Keighley.

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  Status hopes for controversial Buck Lane site

  14 hours ago in News

  A bid is being made to register fields earmarked for a controversial business development at Buck Lane, Baildon, as an “Asset of Community Value” – thereby giving people the chance to buy them.

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  New figures show improvement in number of Bradford pupils at good schools

  14 hours ago in News

  Schools are continuing to become more successful since Bradford Council regained control of the Education Service with four out of five primary pupils going to schools rated good or better by Ofsted, it has been revealed.

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  Holme Wood couple's joy as stolen laptop containing pictures of dead son is returned

  14 hours ago in News

  A couple have spoke of their relief and joy after their laptop containing thousands of photos of their late son, which was stolen, was returned to them.

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  Solicitor’s legal aid cuts warning

  14 hours ago in News

  A top Bradford solicitor has warned that city law firms will go out of business and members of the public will not get justice if the Government pushes through controversial legal aid proposals.

• Keith Sunderland

  17 hours ago in Acknowledgements

  SUNDERLAND Keith Marjorie and family would like to thank all relatives and friends who helped celebrate Keith's life. To Peter Hardcastle for a wonderful service and a big thank you for the sincere messages and lovely cards and flowers. Heartfelt thanks go to the physio team and the HDU and Intensive Care Wards at the BRI for the excellent care given to Keith through his long illness.

• Mary Dorothy (Dot) SMITH

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  SMITH Mary Dorothy (Dot) Peacefully at the Acorn Nursing Home on May 16, 2013, aged 94 years, formerly of Woodside and Holme Top Lane. The dearly loved wife of the late Les, loving mother of Martin, Robert and Christopher and a much loved 'Granny Dot'. Service will be held at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Pakington Street, on Friday, May 24, at 1.15p.m., followed by cremation at Scholemoor. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers may be sent to the private chapel of Joseph A. Hey & Son Ltd. Tel. 01274 571021. May she rest in peace.

• Allan Metcalfe

  17 hours ago in Acknowledgements

  METCALFE Allan Sylvia and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours, for the kind expressions of sympathy, cards of condolence and generous donations received. Special thanks to all the doctors, nurses and careers for all their help looking after Allan. Also to Rev Trevor Kershaw for his kind words and comforting service. Extended thanks to Co-operative Funeralcare, Shipley, for all their Help.

• Eric George Dalingwater

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  DALINGWATER Eric George Please pray for the repose of Eric, aged 94 years, who died May 15, at The Hawthornes Care Home. The dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, very special dad of Stephen, Brenda, Kathryn and Elaine and a loving father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. May he rest in peace. Requiem Mass, Tuesday, May 28, at St. Cuthbert's Church, Heaton, at 11.00a.m., followed by interment at Schoelmoor. Friends please accept this intimation. Family flowers only please, donations may be made to the Guide Dog's For The Blind, a box will be available at the funeral.

• Barbara Lynette Kirk

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  KIRK Barbara Lynette May 16, at her home. A dearly loved daughter of Sarah and the late Lexie, sister of Terence, Peter, Philip and Pauline. Dearly loved partner of Paul. Missed by Alison, John and all who knew her. Relatives, colleagues and friends please meet at Nab Wood Crematorium, on Friday, May 24, at 10.10a.m. She requested colourful clothing, please no black. No flowers at her request, a collection will be held for an annual prize in her memory at Bell Vue Girl’s School.

• margaret doreen newsholme

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  NEWSHOLME Margaret Doreen On May 17, 2013, peacefully with her family by her side aged 87 years. Margaret Newsholme formerly of Primrose Lane, Gilstead and Lyndhurst, Hall Bank Drive, Bingley. The dearly loved wife of the late Fred. All enquiries to T.W. Birks & Son, Funeral Directors. Tel. 01484 683322.

• Alfred ATKINSON

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  ATKINSON Alfred Passed away peacefully at Acorn Nursing Home on May 19, aged 94 surrounded by his family. Reunited with the late Elsie, father of Joan, Harry, John and Linda, an uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral at Scholemoor Crematorium at 10.10a.m., on Thursday, May 23. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu may be made to the Annette Fox Ward, BRI. Funeral Directors, Joseph Hey. 01274 571021.

• Eileen Lee

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  LEE Eileen Peacefully at Hazel Bank Nursing Home, on May 17, 2013, aged 88 years, formerly of West Bowling. The dearly loved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Peter and Michael and mother-in-law of Wendy and Christine, much loved grandma of Louise and great-grandma of Jack James, also Malcolm her devoted partner. Service and cremation will be held at Scholemoor, on Thursday, May 23, at 2.00p.m. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given to the Alzheimer's Society, a plate will be available at the service. Enquiries to Joseph A. Hey & Son Ltd. Tel. 01274 571021.

• Donald Lunn

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  LUNN Donald On May 18, peacefully in Ashcroft Nursing Home, Donald aged 81 years. Much loved husband for 59 years to Hilda, dearly loved dad of Karen and son-in-law Dominic and a loving grandad, great-grandad and brother. Funeral service will take place at Rawdon Crematorium, on Tuesday, May 28, at 3.00p.m. Friends please meet at Rawdon. Family flowers only, donations if desired may be given to Yorkshire Cancer Research, for which a collection box will be available at the service.

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  17 hours ago in Missing

  LOST Friendly family pet BD2 Area Female Staffordshire Bull Terrior, Brindle markings, answers to the name of Tia, had cream and red harness on, Please Call 07935 373888.

• Jeffrey Offord

  17 hours ago in Acknowledgements

  OFFORD Jeffrey Vera, Steven and Trevor would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, cards, floral tributes and donations to the Marie Curie Hospice during this very sad time. Sincere thanks to all who attended the funeral service. A special thank you to the staff at Wellington House for their kind care, to Caroline Skelton for her lovely service and to the Co-op Funeral Service for their care and professionalism.

• John Tiernan

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  TIERNAN John Formerly of Eccleshill, passed away peacefully on May 14, in Great Yarmouth.

• james edward white

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  WHITE James Edward (Sonny) Peacefully on May 15, at his granddaughter's home, surrounded by his loving family, Sonny aged 87 years. The dearly loved husband of the late Joyce, much loved dad of Brian, Patricia, Wendy, Audrey, Terrance, Graham and the late Trevor, a loving father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. Service and cremation Thursday, May 23, at Scholemoor at 10.50a.m. Friends please accept this intimation. Family flowers only please, donations may be made to the Marie Curie Hospice. A box will be available at the funeral.

• Christine FEATHER

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  FEATHER Christine M.B.E On May 15, 2013, Christine passed away peacefully at Overgate Hospice. Private family cremation. Friends are warmly invited to Christine's home from 3.30p.m., onwards on Tuesday, May 28. Donations if so desired to Overgate Hospice, Hullenedge Road, HX5 0QY.

• John Edward (Eddie) HORN

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  HORN John Edward (Eddie) On May 10, 2013, peacefully in hospital, of Bradford Moor, aged 85 years. A retired postman in the Bradford area. A much loved husband of Maureen, and dearly loved dad of Geraldine and Graeme, loving grandad of Lauren, Nathan, Lucas and Jordon. A Requiem Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 23, at St. Peters Roman Catholic Church, Leeds Road, at 12.30pm, followed by cremation at Nab Wood Crematorium. Would friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired may be made to Ward 29 Utility Fund, Bradford Royal Infirmary, a plate will be available at the service for this purpose. Enquiries to The Co-operative Funeralcare, Longfield House. Tel. 01274 572778.

• Jennifer Kay

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  KAY Jennifer On May 17, peacefully at Fairmount Nursing Home, Jennifer, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Richard, loving mother of Rob and much loved grandma of Luke, Beth and James. Funeral service and cremation at Nab Wood, on Tuesday, May 28, at 10.50a.m. Family flowers only please, if desired donation may be made to Marie Curie at the service or c/o Albert Pratt ,146 Main Street, Wilsden, BD15 0AS. At Jennifer's request please wear bright clothing.

• William BROADWITH

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  BROADWITH William On April 26, peacefully at St. James', William aged 89 years. Much loved husband of the late Irene. Will friends please meet at Nab Wood Crematorium Chapel, on Tuesday, May 28, at 1.20p.m., for service prior to interment at Nab Wood. Any enquiries to Arthur B. Baxter's. Tel. 562668.

• Mary Elizabeth Wainwright

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  WAINWRIGHT Mary Elizabeth Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary who passed away peacefully on May 16, 2013, at Parkfield House, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late John Bernard, loving mother of Michael, Terence and Brendan, dear mother-in-law of Alison, devoted grandma, loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Reception into St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Keighley, tomorrow Wednesday May 22, at 6.00p.m. Requiem Mass on Thursday, at 1.30p.m., followed by cremation at Oakworth Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations would be appreciated to the Alzheimer's Society. A plate will be provided at the church for this purpose or may be sent to David Gallagher Funeral Directors, Airedale House, Skipton Road, Utley, Keighley, BD20 6DT. May she rest in peace.

• Debbie Tyler

  17 hours ago in Acknowledgements

  TYLER Debbie (nee Chippendale) Margaret, Martin, Matthew and the family wish to sincerely thank relatives and friends for their many kind expressions of sympathy, beautiful floral tributes and charitable donations received following the sad loss of Debbie. Special thanks to family doctor, District and Macmillan Nurses and Hospice at Home Team for their care and kindness given to Debbie and the family which has been greatly appreciated, to all who gave their support by attending the funeral and to Sylvia and staff at H. Bates Funeral Directors for their quiet respect and efficiency.

• Clare Southwell

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  SOUTHWELL Clare On May 15, 2013, peacefully, after a long illness patiently borne. A loving wife of Raymond for 68 years, a cherished mum of David, Janet and Elizabeth, a beloved nan to Richard, Jamie, Andrew, Stuart and Matthew, adored great nana to Ashley, Lauren, Olivia, Dougie-Ray, Lyra-Clare, Jack, Abigail, George, Stanley, Austin, Chloe, Sophie and Harry. Funeral service and cremation will be held at Scholemoor Crematorium on Tuesday, May 28, at 2.00p.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only but if desired donations in Clare's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Society a collection box will be available at Scholemoor for this purpose.

• John William (Jack) Bennett

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  BENNETT John William (Jack) On May 14, peacefully, in Hospital, Jack aged 93 years. Much loved husband of the late Florence and a dearly loved dad, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Funeral service will take place at Nab Wood Crematorium on Thursday. May 23. at 10.50a.m Friends please meet at Nab Wood.

• CATHERINE OXLEY

  17 hours ago in Acknowledgements

  OXLEY Catherine The family of the late Catherine Oxley would sincerely like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, cards of condolence and donations received at this sad time. Thanks to Reverend Peter Stoodley for his kind words of comfort and to all who showed their support by attending the funeral service.

• Laurie Sime

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  SIME Laurie Suddenly on May 14, aged 79 years, of Undercliffe. He will be sadly missed by his family. Funeral service will be held at Rawdon Crematorium, on Tuesday, May 28, at 11.40a.m. Friends please meet at Rawdon.

• LILLY BLYTHE

  17 hours ago in In Memoriam

  BLYTHE Lilly Elizabeth May 21, 2002. In loving memory of a dear wife and mother. When you lose the one you love, How lonely life can be with just a memory. Those loving souvenirs, Will only bring you tears, When you lose the one you love. Loving husband Peter, devoted daughter Patricia and son Peter xxxx

• jack kirton

  17 hours ago in Birthdays In Memoriam

  KIRTON Jack 80 today. We cannot send a birthday card, Your hand we cannot touch But God will take our greeting to the one we love so much. From your loving wife Doreen and all the family. xxx

• hilda cowburn

  17 hours ago in Deaths

  COWBURN Hilda On May 5, 2013 peacefully at home in East Morton, Hilda aged 94 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Albert, much loved mother of John, nanna to Sally and the late Richard, great-nanna to Joshua, also loved auntie to Robert, Judy and Gwyneth. The funeral service will take place at 11.30a.m Friday, May 24, 2013 at Nab Wood Crematorium, Shipley, prior to cremation. Family flowers only but donations in memory of Hilda to Manorlands. All enquiries to The Knowle Funeralcare Tel. 01535 603219.

• Kathleen Dempster

  17 hours ago in Birthdays In Memoriam

  DEMPSTER Kathleen No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, There is a special place in our hearts kept for you. Happy Birthday Mum, miss you always. Love Ian, Carol, Janine, Neil and grandchildren. xxxxx

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