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Slow TV is the ideal way to chill out
A FEW years ago I remember turning on the TV to see footage of a journey along a canal. It wasn’t narrated by Timothy West and Prunella Scales - this time there was no commentary and no background music, nothing other than the sound of passing boats
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Artist Samuel uses light to create dramatic effects
CARS speeding beneath an underpass, vegetation at the rear of a row of homes, vans parked in a city street - Samuel Hencher finds beauty in bleakness. In each scene, the talented artist uses light to create drama, as the sun’s rays catch curves
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Part of Bingley Bypass closed after three vehicle accident
PART of Bingley Bypass has been closed after a three vehicle crash. Police were called to the collision at around 5:20pm and the Shipley-bound carriageway of the Bypass has been shut. A silver Vauxhall Astra and black BMW were involved.
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Does eating carrots help us to see in the dark?
HAVE you ever wondered whether carrots really do help you see in the dark? This saying, popular in the blackouts of the First World War, when carrots were prized for their sweetness as substitutes for sugar, contains more than a grain of truth.
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Lilley hopes for sell-out Rhinos v Bulls friendly to support Rob Burrow
JORDAN Lilley has called on Bulls supporters to pack out Headingley as the rugby league family comes together to raise money for the Rob Burrow fund when Bradford play Leeds in a friendly on Sunday, January 12. Burrow confirmed the sad news that
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Motorway carriageway fully reopens after two separate crashes saw individual break leg
TWO separate crashes on a major motorway carriageway is caused rush-hour chaos earlier. The collisions both occurred on the M62 westbound carriageway, between junction 26 (M606, Chain Bar) and junction 27 (M621, Gildersome). The crashes were
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Not enough evidence to link contact sport with increased risk of MND
THERE is not yet enough evidence to pinpoint whether any aspects of contact sport participation led to an increased risk of being diagnosed with motor neurone disease, according to the MND Association's head of research. Former Leeds Rhinos player
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Bike rider injured and road blocked after collision with car on busy route
A BIKE rider has been injured in a crash that has left a major route blocked. The collision happened on Great Horton Road, near its junction with Bartle Lane and past Tesco Express heading out of Bradford city centre. Police were called to
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Bradford housing firm appoints new senior director
A HOUSE management company has made its third senior appointment in a matter of months. Manningham Housing Association (MHA) announced that Shendi Keshet will take up the role as Director of Finance and Resources in the New Year. It comes after
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Christmas sales set to kick off tomorrow - and here are some of the bargains
LAST-MINUTE Christmas shoppers are expected to enjoy widespread discounting this weekend as retailers use Super Saturday to provide a much-needed end-of-year boost. But the big question is: which shops will blink first. Until a few years ago
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Going up won't always be pretty, says unsung Bantams history maker Ravenhill
HE WAS on the Wembley pitch the moment that City’s promotion was confirmed. But his part in the “history makers” of 2012-2013 is often overlooked. When the roll call of names who put the club on the map in an epic season are trotted out, it
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Police want to speak with this man over a theft in Bradford
POLICE would like to speak to this man in relation to a theft which occurred in Bradford. Officers have made numerous enquiries to locate 31-year-old Anthony Hands and are now appealing to the public for assistance. He is around 5ft 6ins tall
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Police appeal after attempted robbery at travel agents involving knife and handgun
POLICE are appealing for information after an attempted robbery at a travel agents involving a knife and handgun. The incident happened between 6pm and 6:30pm on Friday, December 6, at Worldwide Experience in Leeds Old Road, near Thornbury.
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Juror makes first appearance back at Bradford Crown Court
A JUROR has made her first appearance back at Bradford Crown Court charged with researching a case during a trial and intentionally disclosing information to another member of the jury. Marie McCahery, 62, of Oxford Road, Undercliffe, Bradford,
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Northern says it is delivering its investment promise
RAIL operator Northern has made more than 1,000 improvements at its stations with tens of millions of pounds invested in improved facilities. The scheme, through the Better Stations programme, has seen, amongst other things, more than 600 new ticket
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Santa bringing a games console? The 4 things you MUST do BEFORE you wrap it
If like thousands of parents Santa is bringing your little ones a games console for Christmas, it'll save Christmas morning heartache if you know in advance that your new console will definitely work as soon as you switch on the TV. This can be more
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Former Bradford City captain dies, aged 74
BRADFORD City have announced that former captain Rodney Johnson has died at the age of 74. The midfielder joined the Bantams in December 1973, signing for £9,000 from Rotherham. He went on to make 216 appearances, scoring 19 goals, over six
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Over 180 people celebrate sixth anniversary of Bradford’s Curry Circle
MORE than 180 people turned up to celebrate the sixth anniversary of Bradford’s Curry Circle. The event was hosted by the Muslim Women’s Council as part of their annual Christmas party for Curry Circle service users at the Carlisle Business Centre
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Male left 'spitting blood' and taken to hospital as violence erupts in the city centre
A MALE was left "spitting blood" after violence erupted in the city centre today. It is believed three individuals were in an altercation with a 19-year-old male in the early afternoon. Police were called to reports of an assault in the Bank
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£17.3m Forster Square Station redevelopment takes a step forward
DELAYED plans to redevelop Forster Square Railway Station have taken a step forward today with the announcement by Bradford Council that a design and build contractor has been appointed. The £17.3 million scheme to create a new station building
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Patient taken to hospital after 'medical incident' near busy road
A PATIENT was taken to hospital this morning after a "medical incident" near a busy main road. Yorkshire Ambulance Service was called to Harrogate Road, near Eccleshill Pool and The Oddfellows Arms at around 10:21am. It is believed an elderly
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CRASH INVESTIGATION: Scene re-visited as woman, 61, remains in hospital
HOUSE-to-house enquiries have been carried out after a woman pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash with a police car. The 61-year-old was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary on Monday, following the collision. She is still in hospital
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Yorkshire batsman signs contract extension
TOM Kohler-Cadmore has signed a three-year contract extension to keep him at Yorkshire until at least the end of 2023. The England Lions batsman was the county’s leading run-scorer across all competitions last season, posting 1,729 runs at an average
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Police helpdesk to close for five weeks
A CITY centre police helpdesk is to close for around five weeks. It's located at Trafalgar House, Nelson Street. A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said it will be closed for renovations from Monday, January 6. "This is a temporary closure
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Man jailed for 'appalling' 11-minute road rage pursuit
A MAN has been jailed for 12 months for subjecting a terrified motorist to “a prolonged and appalling” road rage pursuit. Paul Farquharson ran after his victim, tried to run him off the road and pursued him to Keighley Police Station, Bradford
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Bus fares for under 19s frozen until September
THE costs of countywide bus travel in West Yorkshire for people aged Under 19 will remain frozen at 2019 prices until September. The price of the MCard DaySaver will be also frozen. DaySavers are popular with part time workers who enjoy further
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Treatment centre staff gather gifts for homeless families
GENEROUS staff at Eccleshill Treatment Centre (pictured) have collected 22 boxes of goods for homeless families this Christmas. They gave toiletries, toys, books, household items, coats, hats, scarves, gloves and clothes for clients at various
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NOSTALGIA: Back to school for Hanson and Hutton line-ups
IN the latest edition of our weekly look back through the T&A picture archives, here are three Hanson and Hutton Middle School football teams from years gone by. Relive the haircuts and kits from the 1980s and 90s. Do you remember any of the players
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Two arrested over burglary and robbery suspect is also in custody
TWO males are in custody this morning in connection with a burglary. Police said the pair were arrested in the early hours of the morning after officers were called to an ongoing burglary at a property. Enquiries are ongoing. Meanwhile
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Suspect chased and detained after report of shop robbery
A PCSO chased and detained a suspect following a report of a shop robbery. It happened on Wednesday on Toller Lane. Police said the suspect was arrested and taken into custody while Bradford CID continue enquiries.
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PARKER ON PARADE: Protected Palmer back in the pack for Christmas
THE T&A's chief sports writer Simon Parker says Bradford City will be hopeful of welcoming back the pre-season version of midfielder Matty Palmer for the upcoming Christmas and New Year fixtures. However, he does note that Callum Cooke could
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NOROVIRUS: Vomiting bug forces closure of Bradford schools before Christmas
TWO Bradford schools have closed their doors early ahead of the Christmas break because of the winter vomiting bug norovirus. Hanson School closed its doors yesterday and will re-open on Monday, January 6. The school said this was due to an
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COURT: 'Death row' car trader advertised dangerous vehicles with no MOTs
A CLECKHEATON car dealer has been fined nearly £23,000 after advertising vehicles which were "dangerously unroadworthy" and did not have MOTs. Trade Cars Cleckheaton Ltd of Cleckheaton Mills, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton and company director Darren
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ARRESTED: Drink driver was disqualified and had no insurance
A DISQUALIFIED driver with no insurance was arrested after failing a roadside breath test. Officers from the Bradford East Neighbourhood Policing Team stopped a vehicle in the Eccleshill area. A spokesperson said: "Driver of the vehicle was
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Girl tried to damage police vehicle after being arrested at retail park
A GIRL kicked the windows of a police vehicle after being arrested for public order offences. Police had been called to a retail park after reports of a gang of youths harassing Christmas shoppers. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Batley
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New service to recycle aluminium foil
Bradford Council has launched a brand new aluminium foil recycling campaign. The campaign encourages residents to recycle aluminium foil trays and household wrapping foil in their grey recycling bin alongside other metal packaging such as food/drink
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Funeral directors and charity give Christmas gifts to less fortunate children
OVER 400 children in the Bradford district have benefitted from a selection box appeal, aiming to give Christmas gifts to youngsters whose families may not be able to afford one. Co-op Funeral Care in Five Lane Ends, with the help of local businesses
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Retrospective Baildon holiday let plan is approved
RETROSPECTIVE plans to turn the annex of a country house into a holiday let have been approved by Bradford Council. Dove Hall, at the end of Green Lane, is high on Baildon Moor, and has panoramic views of much of the Bradford District. In 2016
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THIS MONTH IN THE PAST: Decembers Past
DECEMBER 1969: The sixth James Bond film – On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, was released in UK cinemas and snow, ice and fog had hit 47 counties, blocking roads and causing major traffic disruptions across the country. Derek Harold Richard Barton
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Micropub approved despite concerns it could harm Haworth's reputation
PLANS for a micropub on Haworth’s iconic Main Street have been approved despite concerns that the business could harm the village’s reputation. An application to convert an empty former bric-a-brac shop, 17 Main Street, into a small scale pub had
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Big Green tick for Avenue as keeper scans show no broken leg
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) manager Mark Bower is breathing a huge sigh of relief after discovering his only first-team goalkeeper, Joe Green, is expected to be out for just a couple of weeks. Green collided heavily with an opposition striker during
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Qasim quick to star at Campion as he sits in 11th heaven
AN injury to the team's star striker gave young Mohammad Qasim a chance at Campion this season, and it is one he has grabbed with both hands. He came in from Yorkshire Amateur League side Athletico after ripping the league up at that level, and
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ANGLING LINES: Sign up for post-Christmas river match
BINGLEY ANGLING CLUB There was little cheer for Sunday's Christmas match, with bright, cold, windy conditions the fish failed to feed. It is hoped the 2020 yearbooks will be available online and with club agents by Christmas. The Aire Rivers
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Bradford & Bingley get mixed messages over Shield clash
BRADFORD & Bingley's Yorkshire Shield fixture at home to Driffield tomorrow at times seem to be shrouded in more mystery than the freezing fog that enveloped West Yorkshire on Wednesday. "We keep getting mixed messages," admitted Bees secretary
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REVEALED: Latest house price trends in Bradford
House prices dropped slightly in Bradford in October, new figures show. But the drop does not reverse the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area achieve 0.5% annual growth. The average Bradford house price in October was
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Oteh keen to learn from Bantams skipper's old tales
ARAMIDE Oteh’s face cracks into a grin at the mention of James Vaughan’s long-standing record as the Premier League’s youngest scorer. “Yeah, he does like to talk about it,” smiled Oteh about his vastly-experienced City strike partner. “But if
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Bowyer: Bantams season will click into place
GARY Bowyer is “100 per cent convinced” that City’s season will soon just click. The Bantams begin the hectic holiday schedule tomorrow with Salford City’s first-ever visit to Valley Parade. Bowyer’s side head into a run of four games in 11
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Here are the iconic sites across the district given listed status this year
A K1 telephone box which sits in a rural site near Keighley, is among a number of structures and buildings which have been listed by Historic England this year. The structure is located adjacent to a weir on the north side of Dean Beck, in Newsholme
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JAILED: Man, 49, posed as boy on web to watch underage girls undress
A 49-year-old man who posed as a teenage boy to watch underage girls undressing on Skype and MSN video chat has been jailed for two years. James Nicholas told one child she “looked hot in her skirt” and said it was a shame she had knickers on.
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Police apologise to man who had car wrongly seized as part of murder investigation
AN innocent resident was left perplexed after he found out his missing car was seized by police as part of major murder investigation. Police later apologised to the car owner, who was told his vehicle had been taken in because it matched the description
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£100m road plans scrapped as council reveals airport link plans
Plans to build a new link road to Leeds Bradford Airport have been scrapped by Leeds City Council, as the authority prepares to revamp transport links to the facility. Senior politicians at Leeds City Council are set to discuss latest plans for
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Bradford has second worst pass rate in England for driving theory test, new figures reveal
BRADFORD has the second worst pass rate in the country again when it comes to taking the driving theory test, new figures have revealed. In the first six months of this year, the total number of car theory tests taken at the centre in Little Germany