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iPhone 'will sell itself'
Apple's much-hyped iPhone prompted a rush to stores across the district when it launched last night. Carphone Warehouse, O2 and Apple experienced queues and a surge of customers when the must-have gadget went on sale at 6.02pm. The iPhone is tipped
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Speed limit set to be cut
A speed limit is to be slashed from 60mph to 30mph after residents voiced their fears about the road's safety. Keighley area committee, which meets on Thursday, is set to approve the recommendation of City Hall highways officers. It will mean that the
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Illness now affecting 46 people
The number of people in Ilkley suffering from a gastro-intestinal illness caused by the giardia lamblia parasite has risen to 46. Dr Martin Schweiger, consultant in communicable disease control at the West Yorkshire unit of the Health Protection Agency
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Man held under Secrets Act
A Skipton man is being questioned by officers from the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Unit after swoops on three addresses. The man, in his 20s, was arrested under the Official Secrets Act at business premises in Leeds on Wednesday night. He
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Father is detained in Pakistan protest
A Bradford member of the Pakistan People's Party travelling with Benazir Bhutto in Pakistan has been detained by security forces under martial law. Arashad Barki, 49, from Grove House Road, Bradford was visiting the country as part of a PPP delegation
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Staff tackle knife raider
Brave shop staff grappled with a knife-wielding robber who jumped over the counter at a Bradford petrol station. The suspect and an accomplice went into the kiosk, where a woman member of staff was serving, at the Tesco's garage in Great Horton Road
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Alert over sneak-in burglaries issued
Keighley police are appealing for information following a spate of sneak burglaries on Thursday. Detectives have warned residents in the Knowle Park area after five reports of sneak burglaries were made in one night. Det Supt Ben McDonald, burglary
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Appeal over station sex assault
British Transport Police are appealing for information following an alleged sexual assault on two women at Bradford Forster Square railway station. The two Bradford woman, aged 18 and 19, reported they had been approached by a young male while at the
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Man given oxygen after fire
A man was given oxygen therapy by firefighters after suffering smoke inhalation during a blaze at his home. The fire broke out at a house in Church Street, Windhill, Shipley, just after 1pm today and caused smoke damage. Firefighters from Shipley, who
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Driver is cleared over boy's death
A Bradford man cleared of causing the death of a 15-year-old cyclist by chasing after him has called for crash helmets to be made compulsory. Jack Binns, 73, said he was relieved by the jury's verdicts but felt sorrow for the dead boy's family. Mr Binns
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Sex abuser jailed
A 67-year-old man has been jailed for eight years for sexually abusing a girl. Edward Gallagher, of Rowland Street, Skipton, pleaded guilty at Bradford Crown Court on October 15 to three charges of attempted rape, five of indecent assault and one of
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Pupils evacuated from burning school
An investigation has been launched after a suspected arson attack resulted in about 700 pupils being evacuated from a burning school. The blaze broke out at Wyke Manor Upper School, in Wilson Road, Wyke, at about 1.50pm today. A rubbish fire outside
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GB changes have cost me my press pass!
It's easy to understand Sam Burgess - and probably Leon Pryce, Gareth Raynor and Maurie Fa'asavalu - being a little peeved missing out on all the fun tomorrow night. It's only natural. Who wouldn't want to play for Great Britain on such an historic occasion
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‘Fireball’ man in serious condition
A man who turned himself into a fireball in Bradford city centre was in a serious but stable condition last night. The man, thought to be in his 30s, was in a burns unit in Whiston Hospital in Liverpool after being taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary when
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Pupils evacuated after school fire
Pupils were evacuated after a school fire today. The blaze broke out at Wyke Manor Upper School, in Wilson Road, Wyke, early this afternoon. A rubbish fire outside the school spread to the side of the science block and affected the panels between the
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No hard feelings from Burgess
Sam Burgess will put personal disappointment to one side tomorrow night as Great Britain bid for total Kiwi dominance. The Bulls youngster sits out the final Test as the Lions aim to complete a series rout of New Zealand at Wigan. Boss Tony Smith,
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Plea as man found dead
Bradford Coroner's Office is trying to trace friends and relatives of 64-year-old George Stainton who was found dead at his home in Crow Tree Lane, Bradford. His body found on Wednesday. His death was due to natural causes and is not suspicious. He
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Girl hurt in collision
Police are appealing for witnesses following a road collision between a green BMW and a seven-year-old girl today. The accident occurred at the junction of Pullan Street and Little Horton Lane, Bradford, between 8.45am and 8.55am. The girl was taken
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Ridsdale: It pains me to see City plummet so far
It isn't only Leeds fans receiving apologies from Peter Ridsdale. A City legend has one too. The controversial former United chairman, long despised for his role in the club's dramatic demise from Champions League semi-finals to League One football inside
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PC murder accused remanded
A man accused of the murder of Pc Sharon Beshenivsky appeared in court via videolink today. Mustaf Abdullah Jama, 27, made his first appearance before a judge, via a video link to Wakefield Prison, where he is on remand. He had been arrested and extradited
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New recruits strengthen squad
The influx of fresh faces at Dennyfield during and since the summer has started to reap rewards and the Thackley coaching staff are hopeful that the stronger squad will bring stability to the club. Manager John Boyle is excited at the prospect now that
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Phillips eager for some competition
Benny Phillips has had selection problems throughout his short reign as Avenue manager - but not the type he envisaged. With a squad boosted by an influx of players facilitated by the club's millionaire new owner, as well as the bulk of the squad that
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Eagles keeper wants a bonus
Carl Zaborowski may be of a tender age but the big Eccleshill goalkeeper is definitely not backward at coming forward, as the saying goes. The young shot-stopper has been one of the successes of the Eagles' policy of trusting to youth and he is aware
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Newton uses his Horsfall connection
Liversedge manager Steve Newton is still close to his old club and that has helped him keep his current squad in top condition. Newton arrived at Clayborn from Horsfall Stadium, where he was reserve-team manager for UniBond League outfit Bradford Park
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Super six collect awards
A plethora of Bradford companies were named winners at the annual PRide Awards. Yorkshire Water picked up a total of six different gongs, including a silver award for the Outstanding In-House Public Relations Team. Meanwhile Little Germany-based Approach
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Teenager held on drugs charges
A teenager has been charged with being in possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply, money laundering and dangerous driving. The 19-year-old man is due to appear before Bradford Magistrates on Thursday. He was arrested following an
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Norwood Green back in Central League
Norwood Green, who were unsuccessful in their bid to join the JCT600 Bradford League, have been re-admitted to the Bradford Central League. A unanimous vote in favour of their re-admittance came at the league's committee meeting at Laisterdyke Cricket
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The project that became a home
When Sandra and David Brassington bought this house it didn't have that much sought-after wow' factor - but it certainly does now! It was just meant to be a project that they would do up, sell and then move on to the next one. But you know what they
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Sports hoping for upturn
There is a mixture of Kitz n' Pieces League Cup matches and league fixtures for Bradford Sunday Alliance clubs this weekend. However, the fixture that takes the eye is the delayed West Riding County FA Sunday Cup match between Ventus Sports and Queensbury
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Atif aims to rise up ranks
Most 22-year-olds are studying and contemplating future careers - Atif Shahzad was doing the same until the Army recruitment team arrived at Bradford College. So impressed was the 22-year-old IT student by what he saw that he decided to join up. Now
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Children a joy to hear for Rita
It's now a joy for Rita Berry to hear her grandchildren after missing out with her own children as they grew up. Rita was nine when meningitis robbed her of her hearing and almost her sight. "It did not bother me growing up - when you're are a child
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Hollins Hall reign supreme
It was a Hollins Hall clean sweep in the latest Bradford Winter Alliance competition at Woodhall Hills. Hollins' Brian Rumney was top professional with a 65 in the 16-hole event and his assistant Chris Timme was runner-up a shot behind. Captain of the
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Olympics boost for Grant
Former Bradford hockey club player Helen Grant - who was educated at Bradford Girls' Grammar School - has been named in Great Britain women's 24-strong Olympic training squad who begin their preparations with a tour to Argentina later this month. The
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Ware's the magic in FA Cup format?
Aah, the magic of the FA Cup. Ronnie Radford, Charlie George, Billy the white horse every fan has been brain-washed with the images down the years. To have a pop at the "world's oldest club cup competition" is akin to slagging off royalty. It's not
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Sutcliffe raising profile of noble art
Good to see Gerry Sutcliffe packing a punch with his latest comments. Having had a pop at the size of John Terry's pay packet and the Old Trafford admission prices, Bradford's Sports Minister is once again speaking a lot of sense. In the wake of Joe
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Beckham news is now so tedious
It was breaking news over the Monday morning cornflakes. LA Galaxy's coach was stepping down. Not only that but this "bombshell" had been exclusively revealed by David Beckham himself. Woopy doo! I had hoped that by now the circus act of Beckham's
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Time for players to take cover
The curse of the Bradford City programme strikes again. I’m sure the appearance of Mark Bower on the cover on Tuesday night had no influence whatsoever on Stuart McCall’s decision to leave out the long-serving defender. But when Bower was relegated to
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Time for players to take cover
The curse of the Bradford City programme strikes again. I’m sure the appearance of Mark Bower on the cover on Tuesday night had no influence whatsoever on Stuart McCall’s decision to leave out the long-serving defender. But when Bower was relegated to
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Time for players to take cover
The curse of the Bradford City programme strikes again. I’m sure the appearance of Mark Bower on the cover on Tuesday night had no influence whatsoever on Stuart McCall’s decision to leave out the long-serving defender. But when Bower was relegated to
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Time for players to take cover
The curse of the Bradford City programme strikes again. I’m sure the appearance of Mark Bower on the cover on Tuesday night had no influence whatsoever on Stuart McCall’s decision to leave out the long-serving defender. But when Bower was relegated to
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Two in court over wounding
Two Bradford men were due to appear before Calderdale magistrates today charged with wounding with intent. A 24-year-old man received serious head injuries during the incident in Halifax on Tuesday. He was taken to Leeds General Infirmary, where he
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Parcel lads’ part in school dinner drive
The T&A article concerning Bradford's part in pioneering school dinners highlighted yet another of many fields where, due to an enlightened citizen taking action and improving matters, the city has led the way - a matter for Bradfordians to take pride
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Stop the sale of fireworks
SIR - Well another week of noise and pollution has gone by, it's no longer Bonfire Night it's Bonfire Month. It's obvious from the decibels of the bangers they are illegal but what the heck? The Council hasn't got the manpower to check every corner
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Harry is blasted
SIR - Your occasional pro-Royal correspondents who inevitably provide amusement and light relief to the rest of us mere mortals will, no doubt, be as intrigued as our brave men and women serving in dangerous overseas postings to learn that Prince Harry
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Spending spree
SIR - The lack of progress by Westfield in getting a move on in rebuilding Bradford city centre is in stark contrast to the enthusiasm in which the future of the Odeon is being vigorously fought for by certain individuals. Anyway, might I remind Bradford
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No worries
SIR - I was reading about the MP who was stopped and searched at the airport and he didn't seem to like it. Well, tough luck for him. I think it's a good idea to stop people because if you've nothing to hide you have nothing to worry about. B Thorpe
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Friday, November 9, 2007
The following applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Lidget Green: Construction of a two storey rear extension, 26 Aberdeen Place. Lidget Green: Construction of dormer window to front of property, 7 Burdale Place. Lidget Green: Replace windows
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Rich critisism
SIR - Speaking as an Englishman, I find D S Boyes's criticisms of devolution and the "unfair" way the Scottish Executive provides the Scots with some free services a bit rich! (T&A, November 5). I presume he was trying to say England paid proportionally
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Friday, November 9, 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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Address an issue
SIR - Councillor Vanda Greenwood's letter (T&A, October 24) wrongly alleged that the final decisions as to which local post office closures would rest with City Hall. However, she was repeatedly and resoundingly rebuked by several correspondents a few
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Question of faith
SIR - I would be very interested to receive an answer to my question which I put to Jehovah's Witnesses: do they believe in suicide? The reason behind my question being the situation of the female Jehovah's Witness who refused a blood transfusion to
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Bags of choice
SIR - Keith Thomson (T&A, November 2) says I ask a lot of questions. Surely this is an admirable fault and it is a great pity I do not get simple answers. He is wrong about Jonathon Porritt and obviously did not hear the same comments made by him on
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Friday, November 9, 2007
In 1541, Henry VIII's fifth wife, Catherine Howard, was confined to the Tower of London. In 1922, Metropolitan Police Commissioner William Harwood was poisoned by arsenic-laced chocolates. In 2000, the mini-budget revealed an end to betting tax - to
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Voice of reason
SIR - So Jason Smith of UKIP believes that "democracy" is where every person's voice is heard (T&A, October 31). How idealistic! As he notes, this is not the UK today, (nor ever has been!), nor does he hint at how this could be achieved. I can't see
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Call for clarity
SIR - It makes good common sense for a union of five hundred million people to be represented on the world stage. The European Union can be a counter balance between the increasingly assertive Chinese and the power mad Americans. It makes perfectly
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A lesson to learn for the educators
SIR - Your report concerning the number of schoolchildren not having English as their first language (T&A, November 2) took me back to my own early days as a mixed infant' in 1950s Frizinghall. Back then, we had many children in the class whose parents
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Arsonists blamed for garage fire
Firefighters from Idle were today called to a garage fire in Greengates which they suspect was started deliberately. The crew, along with firefighters from Rawdon, were called to the scene at 1.40am. A spokesman for West Yorkshire Fire Service said
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Sarann is my little treasure
Young carer Sarann Barnett has just come back from a week in Egypt - courtesy of children's TV programme Blue Peter. The nine-year-old, of Holme Wood, Bradford, who is fascinated by all things Egyptian, looks after her blind mum Lesley. And her caring
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Chip pan starts blaze
Bradford firefighters were called to an elderly woman's home after her chip pan caught fire. The crew were called to St Hilda's Terrace, off Leeds Road, Thornbury, at 9.30pm yesterday. Nobody was hurt.
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'Fuel price hike with cost firms business'
Businesses in Bradford could find themselves losing out to foreign competitors due to increasing fuel costs in the UK, bosses warned today. Fuel is taxed more heavily in Britain than many other EU countries, meaning UK companies face higher overheads
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Fire crews brand streets no-go zone
Fire chiefs are refusing to attend incidents in a part of Bradford without police back-up after five consecutive nights of attacks on firefighters. A number of fires have been deliberately started to lure crews to the Amberley Street area, off Barkerend
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Bullying policy still not in place
Education chiefs in Bradford still have not agreed a district-wide policy to tackle bullying two years after urgent calls were made to tackle the problem. A report on anti-bullying, set to be discussed by a Bradford Council committee next Monday, reveals
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Course to help firms cut carbon
Businesses seeking to reduce their carbon footprint will be able to get expert advice at a major environmental event being held next month. Bradford Chamber is hosting the day-long event, organised by the Better Business Environment Forum (BBEF). Delegates
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Cricket legend backs charity
A Bradford-based charity which funds research into brain tumours and supports patients and their families has announced that former England cricketer Allan Lamb has accepted an invitation to join Sir Ian Botham as a patron. Andrea's Gift which was set
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Free membership for athletes
Talented athletes are being offered free membership of Craven Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre in Skipton by Craven Council. The scheme, Free Access to National Sports People (FANS), has been put in place to help them develop their skills and develop
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Cadets in crash tribute
Cadets from the 264 (Skipton) Squadron of the Air Training Corps will take part in a memorial walk up Buckden Pike tomorrow. The trek will remember five Polish airmen who died when their Wellington Bomber crashed in a snowstorm in January 1942 while
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Scouts urged to step up
Time is running out for people to attend a local celebration of the scouts' centenary. The Aire Valley District reunion of past members and leaders will be at Baildon Cricket and Rugby Club at Jenny Lane on Friday, November 30 (7.30pm), and anyone wishing
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Minister urges bosses to open their minds
Employment Minister Caroline Flint has urged business owners in Bradford not to let stereotypes stop them giving jobs to people from different backgrounds. She was speaking as she visited Bradford to look at Government-funded initiatives designed to
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Rotarians help out children
More than 200 children will hopefully receive a present this Christmas thanks to a Shipley Rotary Club appeal. They will be holding their 13th annual Christmas Tree Appeal at the ASDA store in Manor Lane, Shipley from Monday, November 26, to Wednesday
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Roadworks ahead
Yorkshire Water is continuing its £1.3 million project to improve the quality of the water supply in South Craven. Next week's work schedule is: Dixon Street (Sutton), November 12; Green Lane (Glusburn), November 12 and 13; rear of Main Street (Cross
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Volunteers head for Kosovo
A team of volunteers from Skipton is to travel out to Kosovo and neighbouring Macedonia next week. They will run a children's and youth programme, as well as assisting with the administration of a conference for Christians working in Kosovo. This is
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Thursday, November 8, 2007
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Asim Islam, aged 25, of Warley Drive, Laisterdyke; taking a car without the owners consent, £60 fine, banned from driving for six months; driving without insurance, no separate penalty; driving
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Chalet park approved
Permission has been granted for a new chalet park to be built in woods in Gargrave. Craven District Council has approved plans for 17 three-bedroom chalets and caravans to be built in the plantation on Marton Road, between High Mill and Paradise Cottages
