Stories for 18 December 2006

Bradford Telegraph And Argus News

Man arrested in Suffolk murders hunt

A 37-year-old man has been arrested by detectives hunting the killer of five prostitutes in Suffolk.   more...

Schoolgirl gives birth in class

A 15-year-old schoolgirl went into labour at a Bradford school and gave birth during lessons.   more...

Race-hate attack fear in arson blaze

A hair salon could be closed for more than a week after the shop was hit by a "devastating" arson attack.   more...

Street stars in-vest in Bingley thermals!

Coronation Street stars are keeping snug and warm thanks to a secret weapon against the cold from a Bingley clothing firm.   more...

80 homes burgled in hi-tech TV spree

Around 80 homes in the Bradford district have been raided by thieves targeting high-value television sets in a pre-Christmas burglary spree.   more...

Support floods in for Mr Banner Man

Supporters have rallied to the banner of Mr Bradford' Randolph Victor who is defying the Council with a Christmas message to the city.   more...

Dad is transformed after horror plunge

A man was today flying to Dubai to thank in person the doctors who saved his life following a terrifying accident.   more...

Do you know who deserves Respect?

Bradford residents are being urged to nominate local people who have taken a stand against anti-social behaviour to the benefit of the local community.   more...

Why actress is bovvered about Laura's charity

An actress and comedienne offered her services to a teenage cancer charity after reading about the cause when she was on location.   more...

Chips are down thanks to school trio

Ditching chips, chocolate and fizzy pop has led to three pupils being nominated as some of the city's best.   more...

Staff in a spin as driers stack up!

Staff at a Bradford store were left scratching their heads after a misplaced decimal point led to them ordering a hundred times the amount of stock they wanted.   more...

Christmas cheer is spread all around!

A Bradford church brought Christmas morning forward by handing out 1,500 presents to children of families from underprivileged estates across the district.   more...

Brothers found guilty of killing PC Sharon

Two brothers were this afternoon convicted of killing Bradford PC Sharon Beshenivsky.   more...

Widow 'vindicated' over Iraq hero's death

The widow of a tank commander killed in Iraq said she felt vindicated in her battle for the truth after a Coroner ruled her husband died because of the "unforgivable and inexcusable" delays in providing body armour to British troops.   more...

Gunman found guilty of PC Beshenivsky's murder

A gunman involved in the robbery of the Bradford travel agents was today found guilty of murdering PC Sharon Beshenivsky.   more...

Bradford Telegraph And Argus Sport

Bantams get the job done

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City win one but lose two players

Colin Todd has suffered a double injury headache ahead of the frantic Christmas programme.   more...

Craven Herald News

Flu jab numbers fall

THERE is still time to fight the flu by having a flu jab, says the newly formed North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust.   more...

A night out with an It Girl helps raise charity cash

MORE than £20,000 for research into childhood cancers was raised at a charity ball, Putting on the Ritz, at The Rendezvous Hotel in Skipton.   more...

Long service awards for St John pair

A CELEBRATION took place at the Settle/Skipton headquarters of St John Ambulance, Shortbank Road Skipton to commemorate the long service achievements of Richard Lear, who has served 40 years, and Elizabeth Harrison,12 years. They received medals and certificates.   more...

Advertising will pay for better security in Skipton car parks

A SCHEME to improve security in Skipton's car parks, which will not add a financial burden to the council tax payers, has been given the go-ahead in principle.   more...

Wharfedale Observer Sport

Cycling duo are making their mark in Europe

IT'S a busy month for local cyclists Sam Webster and Scott Thwaites who have been racing around Europe over the past few weeks.   more...