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  • Jim Appleby: Past Times

    Bradford's contribution to the world of film has been more as a location than as a provider of stars - Billy Liar, Room at the Top and the like - though there have been some notable local names. Michael Rennie, star of The Day the Earth Stood Still, was

  • High-tech probing cuts out surgery

    Advances in drugs and medical technology have in many ways shaped the development of the NHS in its 50 years, in part leading to spiralling costs of care. Health Reporter Mike Waites looks at some of the achievements. Patients visiting Bradford Royal

  • Deadline message sparks a new row

    A new row erupted today over Bradford Council's schools review after parents involved in the fresh wave of consultations received letters saying they had a week to make their comments. Angry families who were told the new consultation period would end

  • Bulls step up their big tackle on drug menace

    Bradford Bulls have stepped up their campaign to help the city's children pass through life drug free. The club, in association with Bradford Council, has launched its Bulls Study Centre to provide youngsters with drug awareness advice. As well as drug

  • 'I'll expand centre's horizons'

    The new head of Bradford Management Centre aims to boost its international reputation as well as do more for firms in the district. Professor Arthur Francis, 53, is head of the Department of Management Studies at Glasgow University and will shortly be

  • Steel firm's growth set to create 20 jobs

    A growing Bradford steel company is creating 20 jobs as part of a £1 million expansion programme. Osborn Steel Extrusions, of Brighouse Road, Low Moor, currently employs 65 people and by the time the expansion is completed with have 85 workers. The two-year

  • Lampkin ready to retain world title

    World motorcycle trials champion Dougie Lampkin topped the tables over the weekend in France, where he won both qualifying events in the sixth round of the world series. Lampkin finished ahead of Graham Jarvis and former champion Marc Colomer at Virleu

  • Rottweiler shook PC 'like rag doll'

    A brave policewoman who went to investigate a dangerous dog running wild ended up receiving serious injuries when it attacked her. PC Deborah Holmes of Keighley Police was shaken about like a rag doll by a Rottweiler bitch called Megan, Bingley magistrates

  • Prescott to have final word

    Secretary of State John Prescott will have the final say on controversial plans for a massive soft drinks distribution centre. A planning chief said today the decision would have to be taken by the Secretary of State for Transport and Environment - because

  • Crackdown on sneak misery

    One of the biggest ever crackdowns on sneak-in burglaries was launched in Bradford today. All five police divisions have joined forces for the first time in the seasonal campaign to tackle the sneak-thief. Crime Prevention Officer PC Fiona Wynne, of Eccleshill

  • Only children can stay at our hotel!

    The North's first hotel exclusively for children is to open in September in Rastrick - and is among one of only three such places in the country. Parents will be treated strictly as visitors at the 16-bedroom Camp Close Lea, based in a former council-run

  • 'He's just evil'

    A Bradford mother whose baby son was put on a life support machine after suffering appalling physical abuse today said the baby's attacker had destroyed her family. Andrew Wilson, 30, of Barkerend, Bradford, was jailed for six years after admitting 11

  • Vow of support as boys come home

    It was a night they will never forget - but football fans in Bradford were still behind England despite their defeat at the hands of Argentina last night. Pubs screening the crunch game throughout the city were packed to the rafters for what turned out

  • Rangers star joins City in two-year deal

    Rangers right back Stephen Wright today signed a two year contract with Bradford Cit and set his sights on establishing himself in first team football again. The 26-year-old Scotland international, who spent the whole of last season in Rangers reserves