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Diabetes rates at all-time high with rise in Bradford above national average

THERE are now a record number of diabetics in the UK, with rates rising faster than average in Bradford, new research shows. The figures, published by Diabetes UK to mark the start of Diabetes Week, show the number of diabetics in the UK has reached

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Yorkshire under the weather as Steelbacks inflict third defeat

YORKSHIRE slumped to their third-successive defeat in the NatWest T20 Blast after Northants Steelbacks cruised to an eight-wicket victory in a rain-hit encounter at Headingley. Already reduced to 14 overs a side by weather delays, a further interruption

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Scorpions stung as Cougars have it easy

Keighley Cougars 66 South Wales Scorpions 6COUGARS assistant coach Adam Mitchell reiterated the need for the side to not get carried away with themselves as they eased to victory which kept them at the League One summit.“Today was as easy as it gets for

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St Lawrence are proving hard to catch in title race

WHO can catch Pudsey St Lawrence? That’s the question other Division One clubs are asking after they extended their unbeaten start to the season to ten matches with a five-wicket win at Undercliffe. St Lawrence, who are 25 points clear of second

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Morley strengthen position as Nebard sends Spen spinning

LEADERS Morley stayed on course for an immediate return to the top flight after increasing their lead at the top of the Division Two to 19 points with a 43-run win at Spen Victoria.Colin Nuthall was top scorer with 42 not out as Morley posted 193-9 after

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Shah directs Dales Council leaders to victory

ARFAN Shah made 51 as Dales Council Group A leaders Halifax Direct made 223-9 on their way to a 128-run win over Farnley Hill.Mohammed Iqbal took 4-16 as Farnley Hill were bowled out for 95 despite Joe Bedford making an unbeaten 53. Leeds Sikh dismissed

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UPDATE: Pregnant woman stabbed to death at Bradford house

A PREGNANT woman has died after being stabbed in the chest at her Bradford home. She was attacked by a man at the terraced house in Holker Street, Manningham, at about 4.45pm today. The victim is a woman in her mid 20s. LATEST: Police mount

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Jamadar helps Interlink to stay at the top

IRFAN Jamadar made 70 as Interlink cruised past Bradford Moor’s score of 105 to record a nine-wicket win which keeps them at the top of the Bradford Mutual Sunday School League Group A.Salem moved into second place despite their game against Great Horton

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Education inspectors praise rate of progress at school in special measures

INSPECTORS believe GCSE results at a Bradford school in special measures will improve this year, and described recent progress there as "an encouraging picture of achievement". Carlton Bolling College in Undercliffe was placed in special measures

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Bradford City women set to benefit from FA Cup deal

BRADFORD City Ladies will be among the beneficiaries of a ground-breaking cash injection into women’s football after the Football Association announced that SSE will be the new sponsors of the FA Cup.A seven-figure sum will be committed to the women’

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Rain fails to dampen spirits at Race for Life in Bradford

MORE than 1,700 hardy women and girls braved the rain today to take part in this year's Bradford Race for Life.Many of the runners and walkers donned eye-catching pink outfits for the 5k fun run, held in Lister Park.Cowboy hats and tutus were among the

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Woman's thank you to Shipley charity which inspired her

A FORMER teacher who set up her own craft shop is giving something back to the Shipley-based charity which inspired her.Angela Malcolm had successfully exhibited and sold her handmade goods at a Carers' Resource pop-up shop last year.She subsequently

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Politics and pints set to produce heady brew

PUBS have often played host to heated debates between friends, but now the link between beer and politics is moving up a gear.Politics in the Pub will see members of the public invited to question high-profile political figures about topical issues, while

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Best of Bradford is celebrated at T&A's Bradford Means Business Awards

THE best companies, entrepreneurs, innovations and workers were celebrated at a glittering Telegraph & Argus Bradford Means Business Awards ceremony. Big hitters in the Bradford business world were out in force for the fifth annual event, held

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Three arrested after cannabis farm discovered in Swain House

THREE men have been arrested after police uncovered a cannabis farm in Bradford. Officers in the Bradford East Neighbourhood Policing Team seized a huge haul of cannabis with a street value of about £10,000 from the property, in Wood Lane, Swain

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VIDEO: Bradford Festival proves a hit with the crowds

ALIEN invasions, huge choral sing-alongs and eye-catching performances - there was something for everyone at the Bradford Festival this weekend. On Saturday, a rainy morning turned into a dry afternoon just in time for day two of the city-centre

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Alex Lees column: Bairstow deserves the plaudits for Middlesex win

JONNY Bairstow’s first-innings century was the difference in our County Championship win over Middlesex at Headingley last week.We played some really good cricket during the third and final day on Tuesday to clinch the win, finishing off their second

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VIDEOS AND PICTURES: Business stars receive accolades as winners of T&A's Bradford Means Business Awards are revealed at ceremony

THE best companies, entrepreneurs, innovations and workers were celebrated at a glittering Telegraph & Argus Bradford Means Business Awards ceremony. Big hitters in the Bradford business world were out in force for the fifth annual event, held

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FT: Bradford Bulls 22 Dewsbury Rams 18

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Housing boss and colleagues complete Great North Swim

THE boss of Bradford's biggest social housing group took the plunge in a charity lake swim on Saturday.Incommunities chief executive Geraldine Howley was one of a team of three who braved the cold waters of Lake Windermere in the annual Great North Swim.Mrs

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UPDATE: Car overturns in Bradford crash

A CAR has overturned in a crash in Albion Road, Thorp Garth, Bradford. The accident involving a Volkswagen Polo occurred shortly after 10am near a zebra crossing outside Thorpe Primary School. The car crashed into a lamp post and railings before

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Smoke alarm saves man from chip pan blaze

A MAN had a lucky escape after he fell asleep with his chip pan on, firefighters said.They were called to a flat in Butts Hill, Gomersal, at 7pm on Saturday, after thick black smoke coming from the pan set the fire alarm off. Firefighter Nigel Godsman

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Arsonists strike at car repair yard

THREE cars were set alight in the compound of a car repair yard early today. Firefighters called out to the blaze had to use their ladders to climb into the compound, as it was locked and protected by razor wire. The burning cars, at TF Smith's

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Arsonists use 'movie-style' technique to set car ablaze at Bradford restaurant

ARSONISTS used a "movie-style" technique to set a car ablaze in a restaurant car park early today. Firefighters said it appeared a trail of flammable liquid had been poured on the ground, with an Audi A4 at one end, and had then been lit at the

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Blaze at derelict cash and carry warehouse

A LARGE derelict building has gone up in flames shortly after children were seen playing inside last night. Six fire engines were called to the major blaze at the disused Maccess cash-and-carry in Spen Lane, Gomersal, at 8pm. Neighbours reported