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Children help launch book
Youngsters are being given the chance to autograph a book - along with the author - about Keighley's hidden history, which they helped devise. The 500 children who researched the stories for the book called Ten Brilliant Schools Heritage Trails written
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Paintings sale raises thousands
Hundreds of paintings discovered at the home of an artist after his death have raised thousands of pounds for charity. Rolling landscapes and still lifes painted by Ernest Charles Simpson fetched about £14,000 at an auction in the artist's home town
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'Human fireball' drama in city centre
A man was critically ill in hospital tonight after setting fire to himself outside the old police station in Bradford city centre. Philip Brockbank, security guard at the Tyrls Police Station, said a frantic man knocked on the window at about 7pm brandishing
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Shaymen next for Celts
Armthorpe Welfare 1 Farsley Celtic 3 The Celts booked themselves an all-Blue Square Premier tie in the next round of the West Riding County FA Cup against Halifax Town after putting Armthorpe Welfare out in the first round tonight. The big boys had
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Doorstep callers may be banned
Doorstep callers could be banned from a district if a new safety scheme is given the go-ahead. Residents in the Spen Valley are being consulted on whether they want a cold calling control zone which would bar bogus callers, rogue traders and genuine
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Council refuses to sign up to charter
The largest of the town and parish councils in the district has refused to sign a charter with Bradford Council and is asking for the wording of the agreement to be changed. Sixteen other councils have signed up to the charter, which sets out the individual
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Students are top of class
Students toasted their success at a Festival of Achievement at St George's Hall yesterday. Some 440 students received their awards when they graduated from Bradford College at the ceremony. The event got underway with higher education graduation ceremonies
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Talks will focus on managing cohesion
The first in a series of high-profile forums on managing community cohesion and integration is to take place in Bradford later this month. Among the speakers at the Improvement and Development Agency's event will be Professor Kay Hampton, commissioner
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Plea for war memorial names
A town is facing up to the fact that the identities of some of its servicemen whose names had been honoured on a war memorial for more than 80 years could have been lost forever. Two memorials in Otley, one in the Memorial Gardens in Bondgate, the other
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Whitewash is the only outcome, says Northern legend Fairbank
Karl Fairbank knows just how elated Great Britain will be feeling if they inflict another defeat on New Zealand this weekend. The Bradford legend was a member of the Lions side that walloped the Kiwis 3-0 in 1993, alongside the likes of Garry Schofield
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Teenager charged with student's murder
A 19-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 22-year-old student who died of severe head injuries. Nazeer Ahmed was found by paramedics at his home in Rupert Street, Lawkholme, Keighley, at 4.15pm on Thursday, May 31, this year. The man
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Burglar released in error to strike again
A blunder by security staff at a Bradford court freed a night-time house burglar to strike again hours later. Mark Calvert, held in custody after breaking into a house where a woman slept alone, was released in error after he was cleared of a minor offence
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Lead stolen from building's roof
Lead worth thousands of pounds has been stolen from the roof of an historic building in Menston. The Administration building, which once served patients of the former psychiatric hospital, High Royds, has been left badly damaged by thieves. Whole sections
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Testimony 'a pack of lies'
Bradford West MP Marsha Singh has told an employment tribunal that testimony by his former office manager that she had not resigned from her job was a "pack of lies". Councillor Lynne Smith, Bradford Council's Labour group assistant chief whip, is claiming
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Solicitor faces fraud trial
A solicitor has gone on trial accused of being part of a plot to snap up rundown properties by cheating the owners. Philip Lowe, 42, was involved in a conspiracy led by builder-cum-property developer Mohammed Alyas, a Bradford Crown Court jury was told
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Church to hold Christmas fair
Thornton Methodist Church is to hold its annual Christmas Craft and Gift fair this Saturday. The event is scheduled to take place at the Church Hall on Chapel Street, Thornton, from 10am to 2pm. Admission is free and there will be a variety of stalls
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Bird rescued from river
Firefighters carried out a riverbank rescue after receiving reports that a seagull was trapped in a fisherman's line in the middle of a river. The RSPCA called in the fire service after realising they needed help to get the distressed bird out of the
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Teenager quizzed over gun report
A teenager has been questioned by police investigating reports that a balaclava-clad man was brandishing a firearm in Manningham, Bradford. The 19-year-old Bradford man has been bailed by police pending further inquiries. Police have renewed an appeal
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Two held after drugs raid
Two people have been arrested following an operation by the Bradford Area Drugs Team. The arrests came after a police operation in the Folkstone Street area of Bradford today. An 18-year-old man was released on bail after being arrested on suspicion
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Man is cleared of attempted rape
The son of a Muslim priest has been cleared of trying to rape a young woman in her Bradford bedsit. Ebrahim Bismillah, 24, of Great Horton, Bradford, said he tripped in his slippers and accidentally fell on the 22-year-old while asking for a cigarette
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Burgess is here to stay - Smith
Tony Smith today explained the decision to leave Sam Burgess out of his Great Britain side declaring: He's already proved his worth. The Bulls teenager is a surprise omission from the squad for Saturday night's final Test against New Zealand. After
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Fireworks man has lucky escape
A Bonfire Night celebration organiser who cheated death when a firework exploded in his face has pledged it will not put him off in future. Tom Sumner was burned when a £90 "wonderwall" blew up as he lit it, but he will be back at his post for Burley-in-Wharfedale
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Bonfire action is hailed a success
A crackdown on flytipping and illegal bonfires across the district has been declared a success thanks to communities working with Bradford Council and the emergency services. The Council teamed up with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and West
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Police probe fatal crash
Police are trying to piece together how a late-night crash on a duel carriageway left one man dead and three others injured. It is understood that one of the vehicles, a green Daihatsu Fourtrak, broke down on the A629 Aire Valley trunk road and the other
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Police probe fatal crash
Police are trying to piece together how a late-night crash on a duel carriageway left one man dead and three others injured. It is understood that one of the vehicles, a green Daihatsu Fourtrak, broke down on the A629 Aire Valley trunk road and the other
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Thorne ready for penalty duties
Peter Thorne will throw his hat in the ring to take City's next penalty. Chester goalkeeper John Danby saved Nicky Law's effort yesterday - their second missed spot-kick at home this season. Thorne, back in the side after five games out with a damaged
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Burgess misses out for final Test
Bulls ace Sam Burgess was this afternoon omitted from Tony Smith's 20-man Great Britain squad. Leeds skipper Kevin Sinfield is also left out for the third and final Test against New Zealand on Saturday night. There will be no Bradford representation
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History of Tong Park
Aire-Wharfe League club Tong Park have published a book detailing its history from its formation in 1880 up until 1983. The book - which recalls some of Tong's best known players such as George Gunn, Chris Wood and Arthur Mitchell - was written by the
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Dinner with McGuigan
There are still a few tickets left to see Barry McGuigan in Bradford. The former world champion and now successful TV pundit is the star guest when the Premier Sporting Club relaunch their programme of dinner shows at the Bradford Hilton on Thursday
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Windass backing City revival
Dean Windass is backing Stuart McCall to make City a force again but warned: It will be a long haul. Windass was delighted to see his old club chalk up their first win in nine games after their recent nightmare run of results. And he is convinced former
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Bid submitted for growth help
A bid has been submitted which could bring 5,000 new homes to Bradford along the planned canal corridor between the city centre and Shipley. Council leaders in the region are calling on the Government to award the Leeds City Region with new growth status
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Armed raiders terrify shopkeeper
A knife-wielding robber told a terrified shopkeeper he would stab her if she didn't hand over cash and cigarettes during a raid on a Bradford newsagent. Two men walked into M and S Newsagent in Thornton Road, Thornton, and one pointed a knife at the
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Warning on conman callers
Police are warning people in Skipton not to fall victim to possible thieves who try to con their way into homes. This week a woman from Cavendish Street in Skipton contacted police following an experience she had with a supposed Yorkshire Water official
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Son outshines his dad
Keighley's Robin Luscombe retired after the Berrystall Lodge group of sections at the Merle Moorewood Peak Trial on Sunday at Hope in North Derbyshire - but it was not all gloom for the family. His 17-year-old son, Sam, won the newcomer category with
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Sugden off the pace
Tim Sugden held onto a narrow lead in the Asian Carrera Cup Championship in Zuhai, China despite problems with his car. After qualifying in fourth place on the grid for Race One, the Bradford driver said his GruppeM Porsche had felt off the pace throughout
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Irish venture takes off
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Western Ireland are set to officially get underway tomorrow. Low-cost airline Ryanair's new scheduled service from Leeds to Shannon will operate three times weekly, from November 8. Ryanair also
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Pinder poised for showdown
Shipley's Luke Pinder is hoping history repeats itself when he aims to clinch the "Silverstone Stars" Rally Championship title in the final round which starts on Saturday. Pinder admits this weekend's Tempest Rally in the south of England is "a winner-takes-all
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Youths blamed for fire
Youths are suspected of causing a fire which ripped through a derelict house and brought the ceiling down last night. Firefighters from Batley and Morley were called to the scene in Burnsall Road, Batley, to discover smoke pouring out of two boarded
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St Hilaire signs for Oldham
Marcus St Hilaire has signed with National League Two Grand Finalists Oldham. The former England international, released by the Bulls at the end of the season, has penned a one-year deal with the option of a further season. St Hilaire scored 14 tries
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Union select home venues
The Bradford Union of Golf Clubs have chosen Cleckheaton, Baildon, Shipley and Northcliffe as home venues for their Yorkshire Inter-District League campaign next season. Tim Wade's team, who finished third last season, will entertain Harrogate at Cleckheaton
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Christmas shopping fundraiser
Shiatsu massage and a deluxe raffle will be among the attractions at a cake, coffee and Christmas shopping morning at Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley, on Tuesday. The morning, organised by the National Childbirth Trust, offers toys and crafts for toddlers
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Fuel tank explodes
A Vauxhall Astra was burned to a shell in a fire in Frizinghall in the early hours. Shipley firefighters who were called to the vehicle, on a side street off Park Drive, at 1.30am, found its fuel tank was split and had caused an explosion.
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Party for children's funds
A Virgin Vie event is being held at the Swan Inn, Carleton, tomorrow at 8pm. It will feature products and ideas for Christmas presents, as well as a raffle, with proceeds going to the children's Christmas party.
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Trolleybus group meets
Bradford Trolleybus Association is holding an open meeting on Friday in the Blue Rooms at the Midland Hotel, Bradford, at 7.30pm.
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Wrestling bout
Some of the region's top wrestlers do battle in aid of Leeds General Infirmary children's services on Friday night. Doors open at 6pm at Pudsey Civic Hall and the show starts at 7pm.
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Late-night shopping starts
Late-night shopping at the Kirkgate Centre starts tomorrow night, with stores staying open until 9pm until Thursday, December 20.
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Nursery opens
Priestthorpe Primary in Mornington Road, Bingley, is officially opening its new nursery tomorrow at 4pm. The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Robin Owens, will be at the event.
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Tourism chief raps cash cut
Yorkshire's tourism chief has condemned a Government decision to cut funding to national tourist board Visit Britain by 18 per cent. David Andrews, chief executive of the Yorkshire Tourist Board, says the cut follows static funding in the last decade
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Sign up for two competitions
Right on Cue Details have now been released for snooker's English Amateur and Yorkshire Championships. The regional qualifiers for the English Championship will be played over the weekend of January 19-20 2008 and the deadline for entries is Monday,
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Cash pours in from generous readers
Generous Telegraph & Argus readers are getting behind our latest and largest campaign ever - to raise £1.5 million for a state-of-the-art cochlear implant centre at Bradford Royal Infirmary. We started the Listening for Life Appeal just a week ago and
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Russell inspires Baildon victory
Baildon B finally broke their Bradford Table Tennis League duck at the fifth attempt as they gained a 6-4 win at fellow Division Five strugglers Hermits H. Defeats in the opening four matches, with only nine sets won, had made it a depressing start to
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Two held in drugs search
Two men and a woman were arrested after drugs team officers searched a vehicle. Police stopped and searched the three people in North Park Road, Manningham, Bradford, and found an amount of suspected crack cocaine and heroin. A 32-year-old woman was
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Man killed and three injured in crash
A man died and three others were injured in an accident involving two vehicles in Keighley last night. The man was killed when a stationary green Daihatsu Fourtrak in which he had been travelling was involved in a collision with a red Volkswagen Transporter
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Don’t tar all youngsters with the same brush
When did our Mischief Night become an excuse for young people to throw rocks and stones at windows, instead of eggs and balloons filled with random contents? On the night of Sunday, November 4, aka "Mischief Night", my family's window was smashed by
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Wednesday, November 7, 2007
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Haworth: conversion of single dwelling into two properties with associated parking, 2-3 The Fold. Haworth: replacement of existing dormer window, 30 Hebden Road. Heaton: Change
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Wednesday, November 7, 2007
In 1665, the first edition of the London Gazette was published. In 1908, Ernest Rutherford announced he had detected a single atom. In 2003, Tory MP Michael Portillo announced that he would be stepping down at the next general election. 25 years ago
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No need for speed
SIR - Regarding the article about Chloe Locker getting knocked down on Rooney Avenue (T&A, October 31), I am surprised there haven't been more accidents on Rooley Lane and Rooley Avenue. Most drivers on these roads well exceed the 40mph speed limit.
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Well done, cadets
SIR - It was Bradford Sea Cadets turn to host the Trafalgar Day Parade on Sunday, October 21, with cadets from all over the Yorkshire area attending. They looked so smart in their uniforms and were a credit to their respective units. They were met by
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Minority retort
SIR - As Fatima Patel rightly points out only a minority of Muslims are terrorists (T&A, October 17). But she should also know that only a minority say otherwise. She should stop being paranoid and help to root out those that are intent in blowing up
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New slant on school holidays
Pensioners in Bradford were packing their buckets and spades this week in readiness for their 2008 holidays. Pupils journeyed from Ribblesdale High School, in Morecambe, to sell tailor-made breaks to the city's over-60s as part of their GCSE travel and
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Climate spin
SIR - I should think by now nobody should be in denial about climate change but, when you have governments and the likes of Al Gore making political gain and money out of it, it makes sceptics of many. Hilary Benn says we must reduce our own emissions
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Would Council follow King’s route?
SIR - In reply to the letter from Councillor Stanley King (T&A, October 30), there is no finer public servant than Coun King, a man who has dedicated a large part of his life to the cause of public transport and to the trolleybus, both here in Bradford
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Graffiti slur
SIR - I have a bone to pick with the Department for Work and Pensions about the otherwise excellent advert on benefit cheating (T&A, November 1). It makes clear that it is a fictitious story, but sets it in Buttershaw, and suggests that there is enough
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Farepack furore
SIR - Philip Bird has let himself down with his letter (T&A, October 18) comparing Northern Rock to the Farepack "fiasco". I don't think he recognises about people who live below the poverty line, some by choice, others through no fault of their own.
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School’s future
SIR - The plan for the future of St Mary's Catholic School has been made public (T&A, October 25). The process of amalgamating it with St Peter's School, emptying it, and submitting plans to Bradford Council has been very rapid; far more rapid than the
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Man seen 'brandishing gun'
Police in Bradford are appealing for information following reports of a man seen brandishing what appeared to be a gun. Officers say a man carrying what looked like a firearm was seen in the Carlisle Road area of Manningham. He was said to be dressed
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Britain must provide for its people
SIR - Immigration isn't a black or white issue any more, it's about the need to make sure Britain can provide for its people. As David Cameron has spelled out, uncontrolled immigration has put enormous pressure on local services. Many local people -
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Second time lucky for Deacey?
Farsley Celtic caretaker-manager John Deacey is hoping to claim his first victory in his second game in charge when they travel to Armthorpe Welfare for a rearranged West Riding County Cup first-round tie tonight. "It is a competition low on the list
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MPs' fury at Brown 'spin machine'
Angry MPs have accused Prime Minister Gordon Brown of cynically using a Keighley school's achievements for political "spin". The row started after Downing Street press office staff contacted five newspapers across the country - including the Telegraph
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Church book sale
Cuppas and bacon butties will be on offer at a fundraising book sale at Holy Trinity Church, Low Moor, Bradford, on Saturday between 10am and noon. Contact Margaret Throp on (01274) 416224 for more details.
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Wednesday, November 7, 2007
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Akeel Ahmed, aged 19, of Legrams Lane, Lidget Green; driving without insurance, £100 fine, £15 compensation, £40 costs, licence endorsed. Seweryn Sadowski, aged 30, of Beckside Road, Lidget
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Family reveal dramatic history
The ghosts of infamous 17th century East Riddlesden Hall family the Murgatroyds are likely to be stirring in their graves next week. For the historic Keighley mansion will be turned into a theatre by Haworth West Lane Baptist operatic group with their
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Praise for open day with judge
An audience was given quiz show-style keypads to take on the role of a judge in meting out punishments. The Bradford event, aimed at giving the public a better understanding of the Criminal Justice System, used anonymous examples of real cases that had
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Three new schools set to open
Three new schools will open in Bradford next year as part of the district's £400 million secondary schools' transformation programme. The massive Building Schools for the Future scheme will see every secondary school rebuilt or revamped over the next
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Residents' delight as ancient medic's name remembered
The often grisly history of a quaint village square is to be remembered after residents successfully campaigned for its name to be changed in memory of the 19th century medical pioneer, bonesetter Mally Wharton. The name of Wharton Square was wiped off
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Village gets festive
A living advent calendar, which will see Christmas scenes unveiled in 24 house windows in Saltaire, will begin on December 1. The scheme was so successful when launched last year it is set to become a village tradition. This year, each window will be
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Off-road riders monitored
Routes popular with off-road vehicle riders and drivers are to be monitored by rangers from the Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Yorkshire police. The joint action days will take place on public footpaths, bridleways and byways in the national
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Adoption families needed
Families are needed for more than 50 children across the district who need adopting. Bradford Council's Adoption and Fostering Unit is holding drop-in sessions for anyone interested in adoption to chat with a social worker and find out about what is
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New step towards school being an annexe
Plans to turn inner-city Usher Street Primary into an annexe of another school are set to take one step forward next week. Bradford Council's executive is being asked to approve the publication of notices to enlarge Bowling Park by closing Usher Street
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Extra £1.5 million to bolster primaries
Twenty-eight struggling primary schools across the district are set to get a £1.5 million boost to help raise educational standards. The additional funding was identified in Bradford Council's budget proposals in February this year. A report outlining
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Raise cash for hospice!
Office workers in Keighley are being asked not to give Christmas cards to colleagues - but instead make a donation to Manorlands. The Oxenhope Sue Ryder Care hospice provides free Christmas tree posters on which people can write their festive messages
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McCall: Fortune favoured the brave
Relieved Stuart McCall admitted it was about time City got lucky after shocking away specialists Chester. Wingers Omar Daley and Alex Rhodes scored to give the Bantams their first win for nine games at a tense Valley Parade last night. Kevin Ellison
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Chest the job for Bantams!
City 2 Chester 1 When a team who can't stop winning meet another who can't buy one for love nor money, there's only going to be one outcome. And that's why football is such a "funny old game". Chester came to Valley Parade boasting the best away record
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University to host conference
A free regional conference is to be held at the University of Bradford to celebrate the achievements of the AmazeYourself project and the success of its enterprising participants across the Yorkshire and Humber region. The event takes place on Tuesday
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Accused tells of 'torture' threat
A woman accused of making threatening phone calls to a kennel owner has told a jury she was threatened with torture by an animal rights group. Suzanne Jaggers, 35, has denied blackmailing Brett Cassidy as part of a campaign orchestrated by Stop Huntingdon
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Volunteer runners wanted
Bradford people interested in using their spare time to do more than just sit in front of the telly during these dark winter nights are being invited to take up a unique challenge to help beat cancer. Cancer Research UK is looking for volunteers in the
