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'It'll look back at what’s been lost': City's alternative music scene in spotlight

3 days ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Daryl Ames

Alternative Bradford will explore the city's alternative music scene from the 1970s to the present day and look at its future. It will be hosted and chaired by Nick Toczek, a poet, writer, and performer, as well as a University of Bradford honorary graduate. The event will be held this Saturday, June 7, from 10am to 3pm in the Boiler Room at the transformed Bradford Live. The one-day symposium will feature speakers from across musical genres, including punk, indie, jazz, folk, and spoken word.
Student police officer sentenced for sexual offences committed on night out

4 days ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Daryl Ames

PC Charlie Valente, 24, was sentenced today at Leeds Crown Court to a two-year community order with 200 hours unpaid work, a 90-day alcohol rehabilitation program and 20-day rehabilitation programme. He was also ordered to pay £8,000 in court costs. He remains suspended from duty pending accelerated misconduct proceedings. Valente, based at Learning and Organisational Development, was found guilty following a trial of three counts of sexual touching.
Police put cordon in place after altercation involving two men on Bradford road

5 days ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Daryl Ames

Police were called on Saturday evening to the scene of an altercation involving two men on Kingsway, Bingley. One of the men was injured and taken to hospital. A man was also arrested at the scene, but has since been released. Police, who put a cordon in place to investigate, have released a statement following the incident. A spokesperson for the West Yorkshire Police said: "Police were called to Kingsway, Bingley, at 8:34pm on Saturday, May 31, to a report of an altercation involving two men.
Bradford man has been issued with Criminal Behaviour Order

5 days ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Daryl Ames

Robert Bowles has been made subject to the CBO, which covers the Bradford district and will not expire until April 2028. The order states that he must not "enter the grounds of any residential dwelling in Bradford Metropolitan District that does not belong to him, without the express permission of the lawful occupier. This includes gardens, yards, and driveways".
Chair issues plea to public to support 'amazing' Ilkley Carnival

1 week ago | ilkleygazette.co.uk | Daryl Ames

With the weather and other celebrations impacting numbers and gate receipts this year, Andrew Stacey, chair of Ilkley Carnival, has asked those who watch the parade to join the festivities on the field. Andrew Stacey, chair of Ilkley Carnival, said: “It was typical that after weeks of lovely weather the May Day Ilkley Carnival was cold and wet which impacted on the numbers attending.
Standing ovation for cast as Mary Poppins thrills crowds at The Alhambra

2 weeks ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Daryl Ames

Mary Poppins, produced and co-created by Cameron Mackintosh and performed by the Disney Theatrical Group, was not without its hiccups as a couple of technical issues hampered an otherwise well-acted show. The show has a dramatic opening with Bert, played by Jack Chambers, rising out of a chimney in the smoky skies of London. The story moves into the Banks’ household on Cherry Tree Lane, where mischievous young children Jane and Michael have been through six nannies in four months.
Ilkley choir's summer concert set to feature Songs from the Shows

2 weeks ago | ilkleygazette.co.uk | Daryl Ames

This concert, which will be held at 7.30pm on Saturday, June 28, in St John’s Church, Ben Rhydding, showcases music with enduring appeal from a selection of beloved musical shows. A medley from South Pacific by Rodgers and Hammerstein includes such memorable songs as ‘Some enchanted evening’, Bali Hi’ and ‘This nearly was mine’. Also featured is A Choral Celebration by Stephen Sondheim with music and lyrics which are considered milestones in the world of American musical theatre.
Highly-acclaimed Mary Poppins 'flies' to The Alhambra for six-week run

2 weeks ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Daryl Ames

The classic musical Mary Poppins started on Wednesday, May 21, and will run until June 29. Acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers reprise their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert, having both received critical acclaim and nightly standing ovations for their performances in the recent Australian production.
School apologises for 'error' in preparing students for GCSE exam question

2 weeks ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Daryl Ames

In a letter sent yesterday (Thursday) to parents and carers at Prince Henry’s Grammar School, on Farnley Lane, Otley, the school’s headteacher, Sally Bishop, addressed an ‘oversight’ in relation to GCSE Media Studies exam question. In the letter, she said: “This afternoon your child sat the Unit 2 examination for their GCSE Media Studies qualification.
Friends group extends remit to cover all Council-owned Ilkley woodlands

2 weeks ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Daryl Ames

The Friends of Ilkley Moor (FoIM) decided unanimously at its annual general meeting to change the constitution of FoIM so that in the future its remit would not just cover Ilkley Moor but would be extended to include all Council-owned woodlands in Ilkley. The Chair, Owen Wells, explained to the members that this change would allow FoIM to apply for grants to fund improvements to, for example, footpaths in Middleton Woods.