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Business morale suffers as uncertainty over Bradford Live future persists
CONCERNS have been raised about the status of the Bradford Live project as clarity over its future is affecting “morale of businesses and ability to attract investment”. Bradford Chamber of Commerce has called for swift and positive news regarding
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Walks: Try this one way walk for a taste of the North York Moors
TAKING in a popular section of the splendid Cleveland Way long distance walk, this taster (nine miles long though!) takes in moors, woodland, fields, and outstanding views. Being one of the popular one way walks (using the local bus service) enhances
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Two men arrested on firearms charges after shots fired on Bradford road
TWO men have been arrested after an incident where 'shots were fired' on a Bradford road. The firearms discharge incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning on Farway and Stratton View in the Tyersal area of Bradford. A spokesperson
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Day Out: Why I love Thornton's quirky charm and cool arts vibe
I’VE always found Thornton a charming place, with its higgledy-piggledy cobbled streets, winding snickets and clusters of stone-built houses of all shapes and sizes. It’s not picture postcard pretty, but for me that is its appeal. It has the feel
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25 men jailed for 346 years for 'abhorrent' sex offences as big ring busted
Dozens of predators who sexually abused young girls in Kirklees have been jailed for a combined 346 years following a major police investigation. Sentencing took place at Leeds Crown Court yesterday ( April 26 ) for the latest men convicted
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T&A Trader of Week: 'The suit that makes them feel a million dollars’
TIME & Time Again is a family-run retailer in Ilkley, owned and managed by Keeley Hall. Here Keeley tells us about the business - T&A Trader of the Week: Time & Time Again is located at Church Street, Ilkley, and our motto is: Traditional
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British tourist in intensive care after being attacked by shark while on holiday
A British tourist is in intensive care after being attacked by a shark while holidaying on the south-eastern Caribbean island of Tobago. The 64-year-old tourist sustained injuries to his hand, thigh and stomach, according to The Mirror, after venturing
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These are the items you can ( and can't) take from hotel rooms
We know it's not just us when we say there's nothing like exploring a new hotel room and seeing what little luxuries have been left for your stay. Whether it's complimentary biscuits or mini toiletries, most of us are not strangers to taking a
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Treasure trove of local art to be shown on Bradford’s Big Screen
THE work of past artists to be shown on the Big Screen in Centenary Square in Bradford throughout May and June will again showcase the marvellous legacy left behind by artists who were born, or lived, in the Bradford District. It is clear that
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New book traces 70-year history of Yorkshire's ‘Marathon with Mountains’
JUST six people took part in the first ever Three Peaks Race, back in April, 1954. Today it is one of the most famous events in the racing calender, attracting thousands of entrants eager to run the 23-mile course, taking in Penyghent, Ingleborough
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New initiative to help people in Bradford's night-time economy launches tonight
A NEW initiative to support people in Bradford's night-time economy is launching tonight (Saturday). Safe Space is a partnership initiative with Bradford at Night, New Vision Bradford, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and West Yorkshire Police
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'Panto pony' duo to tackle charity coast-to-coast challenge
TWO fell runners from Oakworth are tackling a coast-to-coast tandem bike ride – dressed as a panto pony! Jonathan Binney and Lee Bilbrough are taking on the challenge to raise money for the Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice, Manorlands. The duo aims
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High Eldwick man denies charges relating to waste business
A HIGH Eldwick man has denied charges relating to a skip hire company, including that he disposed of waste “in a manner likely to cause pollution or harm to human health.” Robert Deacon, 63, appeared at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court
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City centre shop sold illegal vape to 13-year-old
A 13-year-old was sold an illegal vape by a worker in a Bradford city centre store, a court has heard. The teenage test purchaser was working for Trading Standards when they were sold the vape at Moes Newsagent on Bridge Street. The incident
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University professor on her exciting decades-long career ahead of retirement
A BRADFORD scientist has recalled her pioneering career as she prepares to retire at 83. Professor Diana Anderson has met royalty, a former Prime Minister and was the first female scientist at a major chemical firm. Her retirement as Professor
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Siblings still in 15,000 mile competition for BBC's Race Across the World
SIBLINGS Betty and James Mukherjee are still in the running to win BBC's Race Across the World. Betty, a 25-year-old social media and events manager for a gym in Silsden, and James, a 21-year-old sales consultant from Gargrave, are taking on a
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Convenience store to open in listed city centre building in 'next few weeks'
A SECTION of a listed city centre building is being converted into a convenience store. A sign for Comelocal Convenience was recently installed on the Grade II listed Sunwin House – the former TJ Hughes department store. A Tiktok account with
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O'Carroll warns Bulls about "quality" former side Widnes Vikings as next test awaits
BRADFORD Bulls head-coach Eamon O’Carroll is expecting another tricky fixture at the Bartercard Odsal Stadium this weekend. His side host a rampant Widnes Vikings tomorrow, and the visitors come into this one having won four of their opening five
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I tried becoming a train driver and it was far more difficult than expected
BEING a train driver with the ability to earn up to £54,000 seems very appealing on the surface. How difficult could it possibly be to get behind the levers to take passengers from station to station? The Telegraph & Argus visited Northern's
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Local talent creates more history for boxing gym after winning title in Derby
A Bradford boxing star has collected a prestigious title to create more history for his local gym, Karmand ABC. Bilal Siddique defeated Lewis Cocksey, of Jimmy Egans ABC, last Saturday at Derby Arena as he was crowned the Senior ABA National champion
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Adil Rashid supports cricket students as they go head-to-head in Bradford
STUDENTS across the North will go head-to-head at Park Avenue Cricket Ground in Bradford this weekend, for the chance to play at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, whilst also having the chance international legend, Adil Rashid. This opportunity
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Hopper sees Avenue faith fail to pay off as defensive shockers cost them
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) midfielder Harrison Hopper took a gamble to stay at the club last summer, believing they had a real chance of reaching the Northern Premier League Premier Division play-offs. But his decision to turn down the interest of
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Devastated Dragons lose play-off semi by a point in frantic finale
Bradford Dragons suffered heartbreak at Hemel Storm last Saturday, in the pair’s second huge semi-final of the season. The Dragons had won the first of those 80-70, in the KitKing Trophy, to reach their first-ever major final, which they went on
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NATH'S NATTERS: Avenue need to change as sorry slump shows no sign of stopping
LAST weekend confirmed what has frankly looked inevitable for months, a second successive relegation for Bradford (Park Avenue). They will play in their Northern Premier League East Division next season, as they ply their trade in the eighth tier
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'I could have 100,000 shouting my name and I'll just go out and enjoy my football'
THE chorus resonated regularly on the Cumbrian wind: “He’s one of our own, Bobby Pointon, he’s one of our own.” It has become a fan anthem whenever the number 23 is in the City side; the Kop season-ticket holder scoring ‘worldy’ goals and living