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Stories for 24 May 2000

Bradford News

New approach to cutting baby deaths in city

Midwifery teams in Bradford are using innovative ways of improving care for pregnant women from the city's ethnic minority groups in a bid to reduce the high level of baby deaths.  more...

Texangets a kick out of our city

Who says Bradford hasn't got pulling power?  more...

Pay-out hopes of boy who saw tragedy

a 15-year-old boy who saw his younger brother crushed to death by a falling iron gate stands to be awarded almost £190,000 for the devastating effect it has had on his life.  more...

Hotel landlord, 62, denies abusing young girl

A landlord who ran a hotel for homeless families as well as other properties has rejected allegations that he sexually abused a young girl.  more...

'Tragic roofer felt pressured to do repairs'

A self-employed fitter who died after plunging 30 feet from a warehouse roof had felt pressured into doing the job, an inquest heard.  more...

Jim Appleby: Past Times

There are plenty of opportunities left for adventurers and explorers, though sadly most of them nowadays are not on this planet.  more...

Political leaders to blame

The Ofsted report into the performance of Bradford Local Education Authority is a damning indictment of both councillors and education chiefs.  more...

FAILING OUR CHILDREN MISERABLY

Bradford Education Director Diana Cavanagh (top) and Councillor Margaret Eaton  more...

Unity demanded as Eaton takes control

Political salvos were fired by members of Bradford Council within half-an-hour of the mayor-making ceremony.  more...

Police drive to stop theft of number plates

The number is up for criminals who cruise the district in vehicles sporting stolen registration plates.  more...

Police seek witnesses to road tragedy

Police are still anxious to trace witnesses two weeks after a road accident claimed the life of a 72-year-old woman.  more...

Former sailor to be buried with lost pals

A former sailor's ashes are to be reunited with the remains of colleagues who perished at sea in a tragedy he escaped by chance almost half a century ago.  more...

Old Silver Cross for baby Leo

Baby Leo Blair's big brother Euan's Silver Cross buggy is being brought back into service 16 years after it was bought.  more...

Health plan is a tonic for district

Bradford people are doing more to improve their health, according to a new review.  more...

I'll have op, says girl who feared surgery

A 14-year-old girl who refused an operation that could help her hear again has finally decided to go ahead with the surgery at Bradford Royal Infirmary.  more...

'Harry's courage is an inspiration'

The courage of former Lord Mayor Harry Mason who performed his civic duties from a wheelchair has inspired his successor to launch the Brain Wave Appeal.  more...

Bradford Sport

Withers in fitness bid

Bradford Bulls' top try scorer Michael Withers faces a race to be fit for the crucial top-of-the-table clashes with St Helens and Wigan early next month.  more...

  
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