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Woman arrested after teenage boy on bike is injured in crash
A WOMAN has been arrested after a teenage boy on a bike was injured in a crash. Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) was called to a collision in Tyersal Lane, in the Holme Wood estate in Bradford at 3.56pm today. An ambulance was sent to the
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Comedy horror The Moors was filmed on Baildon Moor
BAILDON is the setting for new horror film The Moors. TONY EARNSHAW meets its writer/director, Adam Mawson. Yorkshire is beloved by horror aficionados the world over as the location for carnage and dark secrets courtesy of two rain-drenched American
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Buses diverted after road in Bradford estate blocked by crash
LATEST NEWS: Woman arrested after teenage boy on bike is injured in crash BUSES were being forced to divert after a road in a Bradford estate was blocked by a crash. The collision happened on Tyersal Lane, in the Holme Wood area, near its junction
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West Bowling break away curse as great escape very much on
WEST Bowling suddenly look a good bet to survive in the National Conference Premier Division, despite spending the whole season in the relegation zone. The Bradford side looked done for after losing all of their opening six games and even after
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£65m road scheme between Bradford and Kirklees moves to next stage
SENIOR councillors have backed key measures to help drive forward a £65 million major road scheme connecting Bradford and Kirklees. The A641 improvement scheme passes through Brighouse, and senior Calderdale councillors approved measures including
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Coroners still trying to find relatives of man two years after unsuccessful appeal
CORONER'S officers are still trying to find the relatives of a man after an unsuccessful appeal two years ago. They first put out an appeal for information to help trace anyone related to Sebastian Szparaga in July 2022. Mr Szparaga, who was
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Yorkshire Water statement after concerns raised over discoloration of River Aire
YORKSHIRE Water has issued a statement after concerns were raised over discoloration of the River Aire in the Bradford district. A member of the public contacted the Telegraph & Argus after filming a discoloured stretch of the river near Shipley
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MAPPED: The 18 UK locations facing protests on Wednesday
Police forces across the UK are bracing for another day of unrest on Wednesday (August 7) with more than 30 potential protests planned in various locations across the country. Riots and protests have broken out in locations across the UK - including
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Van driver jailed after 'one in a million' Bradford dad killed in horrific crash
A VAN driver distracted by his mobile phone has been jailed for causing the death of a much-loved Bradford biker in a horrific crash. Seventy-six-year-old John Stanley's family has now issued an impassioned plea urging people not to use their
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Remembering when there were more reporters than players at City pre-season
ANOTHER pre-season done and dusted and it’s time to get down to the real business. The warm-up programme is a means to an end, a six-week fitness blast dotted with games that don’t really matter apart from breaking up the training routine.
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Local tennis player agonisingly close to completing sensational comeback
IN WHAT was his first tournament for two years, Barney Fitzpatrick almost completed a sensational comeback. The 22-year-old from Leeds, who was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease in 2021, had two match points in a thrilling LTA Lexus British Tour
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Garden 'energy guzzlers' that could add £11m a week to energy bills for Brits
The garden appliances that could add the most to your energy bills have been revealed in an analysis from Uswitch.com. The price comparison site looked into the 'energy guzzlers' which could see Brits as a whole spend £11 million a week powering
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Council starts legal process to remove Travellers from riverside park
BRADFORD Council has started the legal process to move Travellers off Ilkley's riverside park. The "unauthorised encampment" is on West Holmes Field in the town. Robbie Moore, the Conservative MP for Keighley and Ilkley, went to the park over
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Three bus workers based in Bradford suspended over social media posts
A TOTAL of three staff members employed by a bus company in Bradford have now been suspended over social media posts, it has been confirmed. "Serious concerns" were raised with First on the social media site X on Sunday night. The company
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'He was a remarkable, memorable, enigmatic and charismatic human being'
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of a distinguished entrepreneur, pianist, and composer. Sir Ernest Hall - who once owned the historic 16th-century Royds Hall in Bradford and restored it to its former glory - died peacefully in his
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When is my UK passport too damaged to use for travel? All you need to know
Being stuck with a worn-out or damaged passport before you set off on your travels can be rather stressful. From faded passport covers to marks and scuffs, knowing if your passport is valid before getting to the airport is a must. If you're
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Major road in Yorkshire Dales closed following serious collision
POLICE say the A65 near Settle is expected to remain closed until later today (Tuesday) following a serious collision earlier this morning. The A65 has been closed since before 7am and a diversion put in place via Settle. Larger lorries over 14ft
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Man injured after police called to 'males breaking into house' on residential street
A MAN has been injured in an aggravated burglary in Bradford. West Yorkshire Police said officers were called to Buttershaw Lane shortly before 11.40pm yesterday. They had received reports that three males were breaking into a house. A
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Bradford Premier League loses iron grip on Heavy Woollen Cup after final shock
New Farnley failed in their bid to equal Wrenthorpe’s four successive Heavy Woollen Cup final wins, as they were well beaten by seven wickets by Yorkshire Cricket Southern Premier League outfit Wakefield Thornes at Honley on Sunday. The Bradford
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Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth
A widely believed speed camera myth could land you in trouble with police, drivers in the UK have been warned. A motoring expert has lifted the lid on whether the commonly held belief that drivers can go ten per cent over the speed limit is true
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Primark reveals when its new store at The Broadway in Bradford will open
PRIMARK has revealed when its new store will open in The Broadway shopping centre in Bradford. The company will close its shop at the Kirkgate Centre at 5.30pm on September 9 - with the new store opening at The Broadway at 10am the following day
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Reader letter: 'Prevent the takeover of this vital public service'
SIR - Page 3 of the T&A on August 2 reminded me that I did not buy my tiny parcel of shares in The Post Office to make a fast-buck! I made the purchase to secure a permanent stake in a British icon. It will be inevitable that the proposed change
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Regulator proposes £47 million fine for Yorkshire Water over sewage spills
OFWAT has proposed a £47 million fine for Yorkshire Water for failing to manage sewage spills. The regulator proposed the fine for Yorkshire Water, as well as a £104 million penalty for Thames Water and £17 million for Northumbrian Water, as the
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Teacher who dresses up in character to make learning fun celebrates 30 years
Cullingworth Primary School celebrated at the year-end as a teacher marked 30 years of service. Mrs O'Hare, originally from Keighley, started her teaching career at the school's old site in 1994. Over three decades, she has educated students
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Relicensing first for Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology
Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology (YHIoT) has become the UK's first Institute of Technology to be relicensed by the Department for Education. The move permits YHIoT to continue its operations for another 10 years. YHIoT works collaboratively
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Record-setting 1924 hill climb to be remembered at car gathering
An event celebrating a historic hill climb will take place on Saturday, August 10. The Holme Moss Centenary Commemoration Event will be hosted at The Fleece, in Holme, between 10am and 4pm. It is the last of five events taking place this year
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Almost 2,000 jigsaws to go on sale at puzzle festival for charity
Over 1,850 new and pre-owned jigsaw puzzles will be available to view and purchase at St Martin's Church, Brighouse, from August 23 to 26. The Charity Jigsaw Festival, running from 10am to 5pm, with a slight change on Sunday when the proceedings
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£86m boost for regional economy thanks to Bradford social enterprise
A social enterprise specialising in flexible finance has boosted the regional economy by £86m, through investment of £21.5m in small and medium businesses. The Business Enterprise Fund (BEF), with offices in Yorkshire, the Humber, Sunderland, and
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Grants available for community groups, schools, and charities from TRU
THE Transpennine Route Upgrade has opened its grant application window for its new community fund. The Transpennine Route Upgrade offers small grants between £1000 and £5000, targeting community groups, schools, and charities along its 70-mile
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Garden centre group creates three new roles in growth plan
A garden centre group headquartered in Bradford has created three new roles to support growth at its six sites. Yorkshire Garden Centres has sites at Tong, Tingley, Otley, and Bingley, and recently acquired Dean's of York and Scarborough. The
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Accessibility refurbishments to take place at creative sector venues
Disabled artists and audiences in West Yorkshire are set to benefit from part of an accessibility initiative worth £2.3 million. Eight organisations, including Bradford's Castle in the Sky venue, have been awarded a share of £60,000 as part of
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Virtual reality for Valley Parade in University of Bradford project
Bradford City fans are encouraged to relive their fondest club memories as part of a new virtual reality project from the University of Bradford. The project aims to create a virtual representation of the University of Bradford Stadium, otherwise
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Diseased trees in park to be replaced by newly planted ones
New trees will be planted in a Calderdale park to replace ones that have had to be cut down. Shelf Hall Park, Shelf, has recently lost trees following an inspection but six new ones will be planted to replace them. Other planting has also been
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Building owner appeals order to 'remove danger' of derelict village centre pub
THE owner of a derelict building just yards from the birthplace of the Brontë sisters is appealing an order made by Bradford Council to “remove the danger.” In June 2023, parts of the roof of 4 Market Street in Thornton collapsed into the street
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Incommunities investigating staff member for comments on Manchester Airport incident
INCOMMUNITIES has launched an investigation after a staff member allegedly shared comments on social media about a recent incident at Manchester Airport. A video emerged last month of what looked to be a police officer kicking and stamping on a
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Decision due on controversial canal-side housing plan
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build housing on a former garden centre site near Saltaire could be approved later this week. Previous plans for homes on the former Hirst Wood Nurseries site on the Leeds Liverpool Canal have been refused twice by Bradford
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Call for Government to re-visit planning rules that are 'not working' in Bradford
BRADFORD figures have urged the new Government to re-think “permitted development” rules that allow developers to convert office buildings into flats without the need for planning permission. Introduced by the Conservative Government, the rules
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Owner of popular Bradford fast food chain excited to open eighth branch
THE owner of a Bradford fast food chain has promised more openings across the UK as he revealed details of his first venture down south. Tauseef Malik is the man behind hamburger restaurant Mr T's which first opened on Great Horton Road in 2016
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Sadness as cafe shuts its doors after 12 years of serving customers
AN owner has explained why his cafe has closed after 12 years. Re-fuel Cafe, of Victoria Road in Guiseley, shut its doors last week following over a decade of trade. Owner Andy Macmillan told the Telegraph & Argus he felt it was the right time
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Scurr signs for Hunslet as Bulls lend Ackroyd to weekend opponents Whitehaven
Betfred League 1 side Hunslet have signed youngster Mackenzie Scurr from Bradford Bulls on a deal until the end of the season. The winger had already spent time with the Parksiders this year, so the move was a “no-brainer” for head coach Dean Muir
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Avenue snap up promotion winner with Salford and Stockport while Aussie returns
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have brought in former Salford City defender Josh Askew from FC United of Manchester a week before the new season. They have also tied young Australian Ryley D’Sena down to a new one-year deal, after he impressed at Horsfall
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Alexander provides latest on City's pursuit of loan signing
CITY’S move for a second loan recruit in time for the start of the season has been held up by a slight injury. The Bantams have now got the green light to bring in the target they have been chasing since well before the Austrian training camp.