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Family pay tribute to ‘caring and likeable’ young man killed in road horror
The family of a man who was killed when his car collided with a lorry on the A65 Skipton northern by-pass on December 10 have paid tribute to him. Asad Siddiq, 24, from Barnoldswick , was driving his silver VW Polo along the road in the direction
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Last-ditch funding for small business raises more than £4,000 in 48 hours
A TIRELESS mother-of-two has taken a defiant stance after an unexpected County Court judgement left the future of her only form of income in the balance. Angi Haist, 43, of Farsley has a debt of more than £6,500 in university rent arrears - related
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Check out these scenes as supporters go crazy over Silsden boxer’s TV win
Fans of Silsden’s Danny Whitaker packed out the Red Lion to support their local hero knock out the favourite of a TV boxing event. ‘Big Dawg’ defied the odds to outpoint Jonathan Palata over the three-round distance in only his third professional
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Midge the one-eyed racing cat - star of Cannes Film Festival 2009 - dies aged 19
A FAMOUS BRADFORD CAT who hit the headlines for 'racing' with her owner passed away on Monday, at the ripe old age of nineteen. Midge 'the one-eyed racing cat', as she was dubbed by the media, became a regular fixture in the news and even hit the
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REVIEW: Mirror, mirror on the wall which panto is the fairest of them all?
SEVEN dwarfs, a musical trip down memory lane, fake snow, a ‘flying Lambretta’ and a life size T-Rex are just some of the highlights at this year’s Alhambra pantomime. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, brought to us by Qdos Entertainment, sees Billy
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Musical flair on show at city centre hotel for Mini Prom
SEVEN Bradford primary schools showcased their musical flair at a city centre hotel last month. Pupils from the different schools took part in a Mini Prom at The Bradford Hotel in November. This included, Reevy Hill, Lidget Green, Hollingwood
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Jail for 'disgruntled' contractor who brought down Jet2's entire computer system in act of revenge
A "disgruntled" IT contractor who brought down an airline's entire computer system as revenge for being disciplined has been jailed. Scott Burns, 27, of Morley, crashed Jet2's computer network for 12 hours by accessing their main domain and deleting
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'Enterprise zone' that could bring £46m to local economy each year is approved
A MAJOR multi-million pound business park will go ahead in principal after councillors approved outline proposals for Clifton Enterprise Zone near Brighouse. Calderdale Council’s Planning Committee voted to support the plans for the 25.5 hectare
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Man jailed for 15 months after fleeing scene of fatal crash in Bradford
AN unlicensed and uninsured driver who “revved” away from the scene after fatally injuring a motorcyclist has been jailed for 15 months. Conor Stott-Webster “panicked” and hit a car while speeding away leaving John JJ Naylor dying at the roadside
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Bradford tailor hits the small screen on Dickinson's Real Deal
A BRADFORD tailor has had his moment on the small screen after appearing on ITV show Dickinson's Real Deal. Imran Khan, of IK Collections on Westgate, filmed for the show two years ago, but it has only just been aired. In the episode of the
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Bid to wind Bury up dismissed as club look to join North West Counties League
A judge has dismissed a bid to wind up Bury. Judge Sally Barber analysed the club's case at an Insolvency and Companies Court hearing in London on Wednesday after being told that it had tax debts. A lawyer representing HM Revenue and Customs,
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Driver who 'revved' away after fatally injuring motorcyclist to be sentenced today
LATEST: Man jailed for 15 months after fleeing scene of fatal crash in Bradford A JUDGE will today sentence an unlicensed and uninsured driver who “revved” away from the scene after fatally injuring a motorcyclist. Conor Stott-Webster, 25,
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JAILED: Victim forced to move after serial burglar ransacked Bingley home
A MAN aged 25 has been jailed for 12 months for burgling a house at night. Thomas Saville, of York Crescent, Bingley, pleaded guilty to the offence in Foulds Terrace in the town on February 9 and to attempting to burgle a nearby home on the same
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Police officer among 16 charged over historic child sexual exploitation
A POLICE officer and 15 other men have been charged in connection with an investigation into historic child sexual exploitation. The allegations against the 16 defendants are from 2006 to 2009, in Halifax. They relate to three females, who
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Joint police operation sees drink-drive arrest and multiple cars seized
POLICE arrested a drink-driver and dealt with a host of other offences as part of a dedicated operation. West Yorkshire Police's Bradford East team and Roads Policing Unit joined forces on Tuesday morning. The focus of the day was to tackle and
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Funeral details for much-loved Thackley president announced
DETAILS of the funeral of Thackley president Mike Smith, who passed away last Tuesday, have been released. The funeral will take place at 12.40pm on Monday, January 6 at Nab Wood Crematorium and afterwards, everyone is asked to come together at
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Bradford drug dealing duo jailed over £3m heroin conspiracy
LATEST NEWS: Convicted drug dealer who made more than £1 million ordered to hand over almost £137,000 TWO Bradford drug dealers have been jailed after £3 million of heroin and around £130,000 in cash were seized, as part of a National Crime Agency
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'Third time unlucky' for moped thief
IT WAS "third time unlucky" for the rider of a stolen scooter. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Bradford East team and Roads Policing Unit hit the jackpot after a successful joint operation day. They spotted a male riding a stolen moped
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Former decorator 'devastated' to be diagnosed with asbestos-related disease
A former painter and decorator has made an emotional plea for information on his working conditions after he was diagnosed with an asbestos-related cancer. Kenneth Beaumont, 74, is living with mesothelioma – a cancer of the lining of the lungs
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New Oodles Chinese restaurant and takeaway opens in Bradford on Friday
A NEW Chinese restaurant and takeaway is opening in Bradford tomorrow, billed as a "fast casual dining" experience, creating more than 20 jobs. Oodles Chinese, which already has 12 branches across the UK, officially opens its doors on Leeds Road
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Former Bradford Bulls player pleads not guilty to domestic violence charge
Former Bradford Bulls and England rugby league player Sam Burgess has pleaded not guilty to a domestic violence related intimidation charge via his lawyer. Burgess, 31, who now lives in Australia, was not present at Moss Vale Local Court. His
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REVIEW: The fairest panto of them all comes to Bradford’s Alhambra Theatre
Seven dwarfs, a musical trip down memory lane, fake snow, a ‘flying Lambretta’ and a life size T-Rex are just some of the highlights at this year’s Alhambra pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, brought to you by Qdos Entertainment. Taking
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Man, 33, to appear in court charged with murder
A 33-year-old was due to appear in court today charged with murder. Omar Ishaq, of Low Lane, in Horsforth, was arrested on Sunday and was set to appear before Leeds Magistrates this morning. He has been charged with the murder of Keith Harrower
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5 tips to avoid food poisoning and reduce food waste this Christmas
For many of us, Christmas is a time of eating, drinking and being merry. But with all that festive food around, it's important to stay healthy and make sure we're not being too wasteful. In the UK, we buy approximately 10 million turkeys each
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GREAT OUTDOORS: Winter visitors lift the spirits among the gloom
Oakwell Hall and Country Park ranger Les Hughes on how visitors - feathered and otherwise - have helped to brighten grey days at the Birstall attraction. GLOOMY, wet weather over the last few weeks may have given us a touch of the winter blues
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PENSIONS: Will yours pay out if you die?
IT’S FAIR to say that value is very much subjective as individuals will find value in different things. The Collins Dictionary defines value as: “The value of something such as a quality, attitude, or method is its importance or usefulness. If
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Vote for your Bradford City game of the decade
T&A chief sports writer Simon Parker has given his own top ten City matches of the decade and rates the unbelievable 4-2 win at Jose Mourinho's Premier League giants Chelsea as the one that tops the lot. But what do you think? Our poll
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Success for T&A's Toys & Tins appeal as donations handed over
HUNDREDS of items donated by generous readers for the Telegraph & Argus Toys & Tins Appeal have been handed over to this year's charity. The gifts were delivered to Survive & Thrive in Bradford, a charity which helps women and children fleeing domestic
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'Bradford on the map' as Christmas programme boosts visitor numbers
ATTRACTIONS across the Bradford district have reported a Christmas boost in visitor numbers thanks to the Sparkling Bradford festive programme. It was introduced last year in a partnership between The Broadway shopping centre, Bradford Council,
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Hawkyard retires weeks after signing for second Cougars spell
RITCHIE Hawkyard has retired from rugby league with immediate effect - just weeks after re-signing for Keighley Cougars. The 33-year-old full-back has brought the curtain down on a 12-year playing career which saw him play for four clubs; Cougars
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Lane closure and signal failure causing delays on the motorway near Bradford
MOTORISTS are facing delays on the motorway this morning. The AA is reporting there is one lane closed and queuing traffic due to a stalled van on the eastbound carriageway of the M62, from Brighouse to Chain Bar. It's understood that lane
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Young woman 'threatened with gun' before her phone was stolen
A YOUNG woman was threatened with a gun before her mobile phone was stolen. The terrifying robbery unfolded at around 8pm on Monday at a community centre on Barkerend Road. A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "The suspect approached
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Car torched in suspected arson attack
A CAR was torched in a suspected arson attack in the early hours of the morning. Firefighters were called to School Lane, Hartshead, at 5.30am today, where a Vauxhall car was ablaze. A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said
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PRICED OUT? Anger as Bradford's elite swimmers face inflation-busting hike in council charges
PROMISING swimmers could be priced out of training because of an increase in council charges, it is being claimed. Families of children who take part in the Elite Competition Swimming scheme at the City of Bradford Swimming Club have been told
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NSPCC collects donated gifts from school's 'Tree of Compassion'
A SCHOOL has shown compassion this December with a special bundle of joy under its Christmas tree. Hill Top Church of England Primary School, in Low Moor, has taken a different approach with its festive celebrations this year. The school's "Tree
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Make this Christmas one to remember
TIME is running out for anyone who still hasn’t planned their Christmas and New Year celebrations, to book one of the few remaining places for Christmas Day lunch, or the New Year’s Eve extravaganza, at The Clubhouse at Fairmount Park, in Nab Wood
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More than 100 animals dumped in West Yorkshire over Christmas
MORE than 100 animals were dumped over the festive period last year in West Yorkshire. Overall, 112 animals were reported as abandoned to the RSPCA's cruelty line in December 2018. This is the second highest figure in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Internationale incident sees debutant decide Skipton encounter
SKIPTON Town travelled to Republica Internationale for their West Riding County Women’s League Division One game, and were beaten 2-1 in an attritional encounter. An early Lindsay Stagg strike gave Republica the advantage on a heavy, muddy pitch
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Lap dancing club applies to renew licence
Wakefield’s only lap dancing club has applied to renew its licence. PC Lounge, which is located in the city centre, is asking for permission from Wakefield Council to keep running, as its current licence expires in the new year. The club operates
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Dragons blaze a trail with stunning Derby win
BRADFORD Dragons picked up a fourth win in six league games, with a dominant 100-82 victory at the Derby Trailblazers consolidating ninth in Division One of the National Basketball League, and moving them level on points with their next opponents,
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Roast potatoes beat pigs in blankets to be named the favourite part of the Christmas dinner
Roast potatoes have beaten pigs in blankets to be named the best bit of the Christmas dinner. A study of 2,000 Brits revealed 58 per cent of consider roasted spuds to be the superior part of the plate, followed by roast turkey, which won 43 per
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2020 VISION: Lessons learned in fight for education excellence
Bradford Council’s 2020 Vision document, released in April 2000, said education was crucial to the District’s success – but didn’t say how excellence could be achieved. Anila Baig looks at how the last 20 years have changed the education system, and
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West Yorkshire Police offer free counter-terrorism training to the public
AN AWARD-WINNING counter-terrorism training course is being made available to the public for the first time, and West Yorkshire Police are encouraging people to sign up. Devised by counter-terrorism officers and security experts, the ACT Awareness
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Bradford City players give out gifts to hospital patients
BRADFORD CITY'S promotion push is not the only thing bringing smiles to supporters this season, after players paid visits to patients at local hospitals last week. Last Thursday, players visited Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI) and St. Luke's Hospital
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Pensioner's entire garden path stolen – but there's a happy ending
GOOD Samaritan Ben Kitchingman has given a pensioner hit by thieves an amazing Christmas gift. Seeing that cruel raiders had taken all the paving stones from Ronnie Hague’s garden, the young businessman swung into action and replaced the lot
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REMEMBER WHEN: Who remembers the yellow bear with a passion for magic, mischief and mayhem?
This week our nostalgic feature looks at the little yellow puppet that first appeared on our screens in 1952 and continued to delight generations of children for years to come. Love looking at old pictures from across the Bradford district? Join
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Plan for flats in cul-de-sac is refused
PLANS to build flats on a grassed area at the end of a Bierley cul-de-sac have been refused. In October James Lomas submitted a planning application to build four, one-bed flats, each with a parking space, on a plot of land next to 10 Langley Avenue
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Avenue dealt goalkeeper blow as they exit Trophy
Halesowen Town 2 Bradford (Park Avenue) 0 IT was a disappointing night for the men in white as not only did they lose their place in the FA Trophy but also their number one. Mark Bower's side of youngsters, who had several first team players
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Full focus now on league survival insists Avenue boss
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) manager Mark Bower is pleased he can now select a number of first team regulars to help fight for league survival, despite going out of the Buildbase FA Trophy at the hands of Halesowen. Avenue, who were forced into selecting
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Keighley boxer open to rematch after shocking favourite in TV bout
AFTER being drawn to face the tournament favourite on two weeks' notice, it is fair to say the odds were stacked against Silsden's Danny Whitaker on his TV debut. However, the two-fight novice defied the formbook by producing the shock of the night
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Kear hoping to lose argument with new Bulls recruit Barlow
JOHN Kear is hoping to be proved wrong by Bulls new signing Sam Barlow. The forward is looking to resurrect his career after a four-year ban for disrupting a drugs test. He also assaulted an official from the UK Anti-Doping Agency. The Scottish
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Bradford darts ace hoping for change of luck at World Championships
JOE Cullen is hoping he can reverse his poor record at the PDC World Darts Championship when he makes his 10th appearance on Friday. The Wyke ace has only reached the second round at the worlds twice in the past, suffering whitewashes on both occasions
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Rail graffiti vandal jailed over £1,205 of damage to train at Bradford Forster Square
A RAILWAY vandal has been jailed for two months for a graffiti attack on two train carriages at Bradford’s Forster Square Station. Thomas Faulkner pleaded guilty to criminal damage and trespass and was sentenced by Bradford and Keighley Magistrates
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Rhodes: Bantams aiming to sell 20,000 season tickets
JULIAN Rhodes wants to see 20,000 season-ticket holders at Valley Parade after City opted to freeze their low prices. Next year will be the 14th season that the club have had a cut-price ticket policy with adults still paying only £150 – the equivalent
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Bradford mum failed to protect daughter, 2, from her violent partner, court told
A VULNERABLE mother who failed to protect her two-year-old daughter from her violent partner has been spared an immediate jail sentence. The Bradford woman lied to hospital staff, pretending the little girl had fallen out of bed after the man slapped
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Restaurant plan for former taxi office in city Conservation Area
A SMALL former taxi office in a city Conservation Area could be turned into a restaurant if new plans are approved. The taxi office at 98 Morley Street shut this summer, and a planning application to change the use of the unit into a restaurant