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Stories for 28 March 2000

Bradford News

Digital deal brings Internet buying service to TV

The firms behind the Telegraph & Argus and Bradford-based Yorkshire Cable have teamed up to offer an exciting new service.  more...

We took out our smoke alarm battery.. and nearly died

Kim Walker was jarred awake by her three-year-old son's calls from across the hallway.  more...

School head's new job as law trainee

A Pudsey law firm has appointed a former head teacher to tackle complicated school places appeals.  more...

'Wheelie bins are far safer'

Villagers in Bradley say they are concerned about the introduction of wheelie bins.  more...

Puttnam could put city in the world's spotlight

Bradford is on the verge of being put on the world stage thanks to film producer Lord Puttnam.  more...

Lasting tribute to forgotten heroes

The relatives of Bradford's forgotten heroes who lost or risked their lives to save others looked on proudly yesterday as a permanent tribute to their bravery was unveiled.  more...

10,000 patients in wait for operations

More than 10,000 Bradford patients are on hospital waiting lists for operations.  more...

Leisure centre plan for school complex

An exclusive sports firm is bidding to demolish a Bradford school and build a multi-million pound leisure complex in its place.  more...

Bride for TV soap whizzkid

It will be a case of life imitating art when a soap-star heartthrob walks down the aisle with a Bradford computer expert later this year.  more...

Their just rewards!

Scuba-diving and free McDonald's meals are among rewards on offer for hard-working pupils at a Bradford school.  more...

'Let's save the village park before it's too late'

Villagers in Sutton could be called upon in a bid to save its crumbling park.  more...

100,000 say No to cash machine fees

The future of charges for using cash machines was in the balance today after a campaign by the Bradford-based Yorkshire Building Society.  more...

Mike Priestley: Who's Counting?

Community care of elderly people in this country is a disgrace.  more...

Anila Baig: Action Man's Mother's Day surprise

Mothers are always in the news. They are either grabbing the headlines for being too old (Cherie Blair) or for being too young (Sarah-Louise in Coronation Street ).  more...

Your Health, by Dr Tom Smith

It's strange how the reputation of some medicines has changed over the last few years. Take antibiotics as an example. Ten years ago they were looked on as life-savers. Now the impression is that they are losing their effect because the germs they used to kill are resistant to them. News stories about 'flesh-eating bugs' and 'killer' hospital infections haven't helped.  more...

Your Pets, by our vet Simon Thomas

Munich is a dog-friendly city. In the five days I spent there last week discussing and learning about new ideas for treating injured dogs and cats there were dogs everywhere.  more...

Why I'll never give up fighting for Kris

Being a mum is a huge responsibility. It involves a mixture of emotions - ups and downs, anger and calm, happiness and sadness. It can be fun, it can be gruelling. But above all it is immensely satisfying - going all out to do your best for your child. While all mums have admirable qualities, some stand out from the crowd and are an inspiration to others. Helen Mead spoke to Maralyn Adey, who has moved heaven and earth for her son Kristian, who has special needs. And Pamela Wilkinson spoke to brave Debbie Rudding who discovered she was suffering from leukaemia when she was eight months pregnant.  more...

A mum again - 21 years on

Life really does begin in your forties, according to new mum Denise Wells, who became a grandma 21 days after she gave birth to her daughter, Megan. Pam Wilkinson talks to Denise about motherhood.  more...

Mum and son make a great team

He's big, he's fast, he's an up-an-coming star of the rugby world - and he loves his mum. As Mother's Day approaches, Helen Mead spoke to Bradford Bulls player Leon Pryce and mum Janet about their relationship.  more...

A victory for real courage

Today's announcement that Elizabeth Mitchell has won £10,000 compensation from her former employer is a victory for the so-called Whistle Blowers' Charter.  more...

£10,000 for woman who blew whistle

A school has agreed to pay £10,000 compensation to its former finance officer who blew the whistle about its financial irregularities.  more...

Village celebrates as office scrapped

Residents are celebrating after the shock decision by a Harden company to withdraw controversial expansion plans.  more...

Shock as 'fantastic' son dies in his sleep

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a teenager who has died suddenly in his sleep.  more...

Navy sets up base - 60 miles from coast

A Royal Naval Reserve unit has opened in landlocked Batley - more than 60 miles from the sea.  more...

A spring sing in English

Ilkley Choral Society is staging a Spring concert at St Margaret's Church on Saturday, April 8.  more...

School reunion 2000 is just the ticket

A group of former sixth-formers travelled from as far afield as Spain to catch up with friends at a reunion originally organised 20 years ago.  more...

Debbie buys Diana trinket box for £3,000

A Keighley woman has beaten off world-wide bidders in an Internet auction to buy a trinket box once owned by Princess Diana.  more...

WI calendar women in clash over movie deals

Women who won worldwide fame by stripping for a charity glamour calendar have clashed over who should turn their story into a film.  more...

'Our plan to police ethnic minorities'

Increased services to minority groups are on the cards with the appointment of a new police community and race relations officer by West Yorkshire Police.  more...

Bradford Sport

Fagley clinch title with last-game win

Grattan League: Fagley won the Premier Division title in their final game, but bottom club Hudsons did not make it easy for them.  more...

Bulls land cup boost

Kiwi stars Henry and Robbie Paul have received a massive boost ahead of next month's Challenge Cup final against Leeds.  more...

City are hoping for early opening

Bradford City hope to have the first section of their £7.4 million new main stand open just four weeks into next season.  more...

Holders maintain run over Otley

Rugby Union: Yarnbury maintained their Indian sign over Otley last night to reach the second round of the Sulzer Roteq Services (UK) Aire-Wharfe Cup.  more...

Sutcliffe returns for United

Three of the area's top semi-pro sides are in action tonight.  more...

Young settles for third after mix-up over laps remaining

After taking a few weeks rest to get over the rigours of a tough cyclo-cross season, Gargrave rider Chris Young (Team Marie Curie) was back in road racing action when he took third place in the 80km Tour of the Reservoir in County Durham.  more...

Roche sees title go in night of drama

Derek 'The Rebel' Roche lived up to his reputation of being involved in thrilling fights on a night when he lost his British welterweight title.  more...

First-half double delivers league title for Post Office

Post Office are Sunday Alliance Division 3A champions after a 2-0 win over Eccleshill Sports.  more...

Cotton comes up with crucial goal

Sunday Alliance: Bottom club Hudsons produced a shock in the Premier Division by beating champions and current leaders East Bowling Unity 2-1.  more...

Harrison leads the rampage

Royal moved into third place in the Wharfedale Premier Division with a 12-3 win at Regent Victoria.  more...

  
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