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Stories for 28 July 2004

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Business

Princely occasion for firms

There have been brighter times for the wool textile industry and, in particular, those making carpets.  more...

Fine example of success

Prince Andrew took time to see how a textiles company is prospering in these difficult times on a visit to Guiseley woollen mill Abraham Moon & Sons.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Features

Schemes spread the word on faith

Bradford is a leading light in providing faith education for youngsters across the district. Carolyne Coyle reports on the success of two unique initiatives in the city which are sparking interest across the country - and in Europe  more...

That's entertainment!

Eighties chart-toppers The Human League, Phoenix Nights star Dave Spikey, movie actor Steven Berkhoff and comics Lenny Henry and Rob Brydon are some of the top names in music, drama and comedy appearing in Bradford theatres this autumn.  more...

A new dawn in labour relations?

The Government and leading trade unions have agreed a pre-election employment deal which they claim could have beneficial consequences for thousands of people in Bradford. JIM GREENHALF reports.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley News

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top student killed by virus as he slept

A 23-year-old triplet died of a heart infection just days before he would have learned that he had graduated with a first class honours degree.  more...

Committee tries to placate angry fans

The men charged with running the day-to-day affairs of troubled Bradford City last night pledged to improve communication with some of the club's most loyal fans.  more...

Life for man who killed wife because she wouldn't make his breakfast

A husband who complained about his wife's cooking has been jailed for life after he strangled her during a row over breakfast.  more...

top student killed by virus as he slept

A 23-year-old triplet died of a heart infection just days before he would have learned that he had graduated with a first class honours degree.  more...

Committee tries to placate angry fans

The men charged with running the day-to-day affairs of troubled Bradford City last night pledged to improve communication with some of the club's most loyal fans.  more...

Life for man who killed wife because she wouldn't make his breakfast

A husband who complained about his wife's cooking has been jailed for life after he strangled her during a row over breakfast.  more...

Bulls give students food for thought

Bradford Bulls players have teamed up with youngsters in the city to promote healthy eating.  more...

Union upbeat over pensions freeze

Union officials are upbeat after talks with bosses over a pensions crisis at manufacturing firm Federal Mogul.  more...

Tree volunteers' efforts bear fruit

An urban orchard needs more volunteers to help provide affordable fruit for people in the district.   more...

Panel jailed six for breach of conditions

Six of Bradford's worst sex or violence offenders were returned to jail in the past year for breaching their licence conditions, according to new figures released today.  more...

`I feared I would be killed'

Schoolboy mechanic Lee MacKerill had a lucky escape when his dream bike exploded in flames.  more...

War hero, 98, vows to beat the burglars

A defiant 98-year-old war veteran has declared he would not be forced out of his home by a callous burglars.  more...

Nurses' suit of armour against bug

Despite developing a revolutionary fabric which could save hundreds of lives and prevent thousands of infections in hospitals, a Bradford company has found it difficult to interest hospital bosses - until now.  more...

On This Day

In 1786, the first potato arrived in Britain, having been broughT from Colombia by Sir Thomas Harriot.  more...

Will deal be a winner for Bradford?

On the face of it, the new deal agreed between the Government and the so-called Big Four unions could benefit a large number of employees. The 16-point programme that Bradford South MP Gerry Sutcliffe has been instrumental in putting together in his role as Minister of Employment, Consumer Affairs and Competition could help to improve the work-life balance of many workers.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Sport

jimmy's Lowdown on bulls' chances

Jimmy Lowes says Bradford Bulls can finish in the top two if they steer clear of injuries for the rest of the 2004 Tetley's Super League campaign.  more...

Ricketts makes belated debut

Donovan Ricketts has played his first game for City.  more...

Lehmann backs out of Derbyshire clash

Darren Lehmann stepped down from Yorkshire's championship match against Derbyshire at Derby today after the scan on his stiff back revealed an inflamed disc, but the condition is not thought to be serious.  more...

jimmy's Lowdown on bulls' chances

Jimmy Lowes says Bradford Bulls can finish in the top two if they steer clear of injuries for the rest of the 2004 Tetley's Super League campaign.  more...

Ricketts makes belated debut

Donovan Ricketts has played his first game for City.  more...

Blain finds his range to claim early scalp

Yorkshire paceman John Blain claimed a wicket in a bizarre over after Derbyshire had won the toss in the championship match at Derby today and Steve Kirby also struck quickly as the Tykes seized the early initiative.  more...

Skipton sick of the sight of Harris

Ben Harris plundered the Skipton attack for a second time this season to keep Burley's bid for a return to the top flight firmly on track.  more...

Hall rolls over Esposito to clinch Bradford title

Guiseley's Mick Hall made the most of a fantasic Greengates bowling surface to lift the 2004 Chatha's-sponsored Bradford Merit.   more...

Ratnesh makes an immediate impact

Batsmen were in the ascendancy last weekend with 12 team scores in excess of 200 and two batsmen, both making their debuts, scoring centuries.  more...