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Stories for 2 September 2003

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Sorry we woke you, say party people

Party in the Park organisers have apologised to residents who were "blasted out of bed" by an early morning sound check.  more...

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Housing companies merge

One of Bradford's biggest housing associations is to merge with a Leeds rival.   more...

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Letters to the Editor

SIR - Once again Education Bradford (private supplier Serco, actually) has failed to improve the educational results of Bradford children. Nothing remarkable here because they have failed already on a number of previous occasions.   more...

20-year wait for op... now I've got my life back

A kidney patient has been given a new lease of life after enduring a 20-year wait for a perfect organ match.  more...

Carpet firm axes 60 jobs

Almost half the workforce at the head office of Bradford firm Carpets International has been laid off.  more...

`My Steve would have been chuffed'

Gulf War hero Steve Roberts would have been "chuffed" to see his name linked to a charity for ex-servicemen - especially if it was connected to his favourite tipple and was aimed at raising £10,000.  more...

Agency pledges £60m for district

Yorkshire Forward has pledged to invest £60 million to breathe new life into Bradford over the next three years.  more...

Council shelves its search for top gun

Bradford Council has shelved its search for a new, high-flying chief executive after three people dropped out of its six-strong short list within weeks.  more...

Innovative bus lane proves big success

Passengers travelling on Bradford's multi-million-pound guided-bus project are reaching the city centre faster than cars.  more...

Head waiter faces prison for rioting

A head waiter at a restaurant which publicly apologised over the Bradford riots has admitted playing an active part in the disorder.   more...

Children's video plea to home protesters

Youngsters in care made a direct plea to protesters opposing a new children's home.  more...

Funding sounds just great

Radio station bosses were in a spin today after landing an out-of-the-blue windfall of more than £250,000.  more...

Pioneers advance epilepsy treatment

An epilepsy service pioneered in Bradford has shaped Government healthcare guidelines and is paving the way for improved services.  more...

Show's organisers ban riots painting

An artist had his paintings - including one which depicted Bradford riots - taken down from a charity exhibition because of complaints they were racist.  more...

Cricket called off after yob's threats

A cricket match involving a team from Keighley had to be abandoned after a lout threatened the players.  more...

On This Day

In 1715, the " Sun King" of France, Louis XIV, died aged 77.  more...

Don't take decision lightly

It would be premature to use an increase in bus usage in Bradford as justification for creating another guided-bus lane, this time in Wakefield Road, as has been hinted at by Councillor Ann Ozolins.  more...

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Angry fans told not to panic

Chairman Gordon Gibb today issued a "don't panic" call to City's disgruntled fans.  more...

Outstanding Pratt remains 'clueless'

Karl Pratt's stunning performance during Sunday's win at London left his manager and team-mates singing his praises, but Pratt is still none the wiser about his best position.  more...

Martyn fit and set for Yorkshire debut

Australian batsman Damien Martyn makes his debut for Yorkshire in their championship match with Somerset starting at Headingley tomorrow and Undercliffe opener Chris Taylor is also given the chance to lay down his credentials.  more...

Congs beaten in cup thriller

Adel's groundsman was apologetic before the Black Sheep Yorkshire Champions' Trophy final between Pudsey Congs and Harrogate at Adel Cricket Club.  more...

Moulden strikes twice for victory

Comeback specialists Holme Wood did it again against previously unbeaten Fairweather Green when they trailed 2-1 but ran out 3-2 winners in the Bradford Sunday Alliance Premier Division.  more...

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MP `staggered' at plan for housing

Planners have deferred making a decision until the end of the month on controversial proposals for a housing development overlooking Saltaire village.  more...

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Election sees boundary changes

Next year will be all-change in Kirklees with new ward boundaries being introduced for the 2004 elections.  more...