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Man's reaction as he wins BMW motorbike at family firm's Christmas Eve giveaway
A FAMILY FIRM held a Christmas Eve giveaway today to celebrate being in business for over 100 years, where one lucky winner received a brand new motorbike, and reacted with delight over the phone. Baildon motorcycle dealer Allan Jefferies
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CARLISLE UNITED: Boxing Day away guide for Bradford City fans
IT has been more than five years since Bradford City last visited Carlisle United in the league, and there could be a long wait for another trip to Brunton Park the way this season is developing. The Bantams were last in the same division as the
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Police renew search for witnesses after fatal crash in Brighouse
POLICE are continuing to appeal for information following a fatal road traffic collision in Brighouse on Sunday, December 15. The collision happened at around 5.05am and was involving a grey Range Rover Evoque, which was involved in a collision
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Grand Central service to Bradford cancelled
GRAND Central have cancelled the 14.48 service from London Kings Cross to Bradford Interchange due to a shortage of train drivers. The train which was due to arrive at 18.01 will be started from Doncaster instead and will no longer call at London
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Bradford fundraiser delivers Christmas presents to poorly children at Airedale
STALWART fundraiser Nazim Ali has just delivered gifts to the children's ward at Airedale General Hospital for the youngsters who are having to spend Christmas in hospital. Mr Ali has collected for the hospital for four years now. He said: "It
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Where you can entertain the family in and around Bradford after Christmas day
WHEN all the fun and games at Christmas time are over, many families struggle to keep the kids entertained. But fear not, there is plenty to do in and around Bradford, whether it's a rainy day, you want to stay close to home or try something new
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How are Bradford's hospitals coping with winter pressures?
AS the colder weather takes its toll on the health of the nation, we have looked into how well Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is coping with winter pressures. During winter, NHS England publishes weekly reports which give insight
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Christmas Day binge: more than 2 million alcoholic beverages to be consumed in Bradford
It's a tradition as old as Christmas itself – a tipple or two to kick off the day, a couple of glasses as you cook the roast, and a nightcap to round off the festivities. New research suggests people in Bradford will be making their way through
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Salon closed by suspected cannabis farm flat fire
A HAIR salon has been ruined after being affected by a fire in the flat above which was suspected as being used as a cannabis farm. Beau Hair and Beauty on Keighley Road, Steeton, will be closed for a couple of months after being damaged by the
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Caught on camera: Do you recognise this person?
POLICE have issued an image of a person they would like to identify. It is in relation to a burglary from a business that occurred in Bradford. The incident happened on Monday, December 23. If you have any information that could help police
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'Deep sadness' at death of disability campaigner and long-time councillor
LONG-TIME local councillor and disability campaigner Barry Thorne has died after several weeks of illness. During his political career he served on Bradford, Haworth and Keighley councils as well as being the district's Lord Mayor. He was for
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Bradford school brings Christmas spirit to parents and children alike
THE academy of St James filled both parents and pupils with Christmas spirit after a thrilling show by the teachers. Staff took to the stage with one parent saying it was "really nice seeing the teachers being themselves". Children met reindeers
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Hot meals, health checks and winter essentials provided for Bradford's homeless
A CHARITY hosted an event in the city centre for homeless people in Bradford. The Serving the Creation Foundation offered up hot meals and also provided winter gift kits, including basic toiletries as well as gloves/hats and scarves and blankets
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Bantams starlet signs professional contract
RISING star Reece Staunton has signed a professional contract with City until the end of the 2021/22 season. The 18-year-old has spent several years developing within the Bantams academy ranks, having been initially signed as an under-11s junior
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Bradford burger joint giving free food to the homeless on Christmas Day
BRADFORD'S Mr. T's will be providing free fresh cooked meals for the homeless and those in need this Christmas. The eatery is offering a warm, safe and friendly environment where food will be served from 12pm to 6pm, on Christmas Day, at both its
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£6m meant to improve local area remains ‘sat in bank account’
MILLIONS of pounds is sitting in a Council’s bank account ready to be spent on improvements across the borough. The cash, known as Section 106 money, is paid by developers as part of agreements when building housing or commercial sites. In Kirklees
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Bradford tailor spreads festive cheer at care home and hospital
A BRADFORD tailor has shared some goodwill this Christmas by visiting a care home and a hospital's children's ward. Imran Khan, of IK Collections on Westgate, visited Elderthorpe Residential Home in Shipley to drop gifts off and also dropped presents
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Beatles night in aid of local hospice
AN Eldwick man organised a charity Beatles tribute night – with a little help from his friends. Anton Kitchen and supporters came together to stage the event, at the village’s memorial hall, in aid of Manorlands. The fundraiser was in tribute to
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Bradford Council starts new consultation over controversial parking scheme
BRADFORD Council has launched a public consultation on Ilkley’s new parking measures following a motion to Council approved in October to consult and review the scheme. The new consultation gives residents, commuters, workers, shoppers and business
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Police's elf false alarm highlights checks on neighbours
POLICE have highlighted a false alarm that emphasises the need to look out for neighbours over Christmas. North Yorkshire Police said they received a call from a concerned member of the public who’d spotted a ‘Help’ note in a window of someone’s
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Missing 14-year-old boy with Bradford links found safe and well
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy has been found safe and well. The police would like to thank everyone who shared their appeal or called in with information. Denzel Muduma was reported missing on Wednesday. He was last seen at his home in Pontefract but
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Flat used to grow cannabis destroyed by fire
THE FLAT above a hairdressers in Steeton being used as a cannabis farm has been badly damaged by a fire. Firefighters were called to the blaze in the domestic property at 1.13 this morning. The fire was above the Beau Hair and Nail Salon at
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Brighouse van is fifth seized from same company
A VAN in Brighouse has become the fifth vehicle belonging to the same company that has now been seized for having no vehicle excise licence. West Yorkshire Police's Roads Policing Unit said it had not had any since July. The Ford van was seized
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Bikes seized in Keighley after calls from public
POLICE have seized three bikes in Keighley after they were reported by local residents. Officers said they received numerous reports of the nuisance bikes being ridden anti-socially on pavements and grass verges. The machines were seized last
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M606: Lorry driver praised for help by police
A LORRY driver has been praised by police for helping them deal with an incident on the M606 this morning. Traffic officers said the Premier waste driver blocked one of the southbound lanes of the motorway near junction 2. They tweeted: "A
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Peterborough would not block Bantams move for Cooke
PETERBOROUGH have indicated they would be open to Callum Cooke making his move to City permanent. The midfielder has featured 18 times so far for the Bantams after joining on a season-long loan. Read more: Vote for City goal of the decade
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Bailey cream of the crop as Crossflatts draw with Tyersal
A TITANIC tussle between first and third in the Bradford Sunday Alliance Premier Division ended honours even, as Crossflatts Village and Tyersal Sunday played out a 3-3 draw. Billy Bailey found the net twice for leaders Crossflatts, with Mick Garnett
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Play areas across district to get £6.4m boost
OVER £6 million will be invested in improving playgrounds throughout the district, it has been announced. Proposals for a new £6.4m capital investment programme into improving playgrounds and outdoor fitness facilities will go to Bradford Council
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Little boy given the gift of hearing - now his family want to help others
THE family of a schoolboy whose life was transformed following cochlear implant surgery are raising funds to say ‘thank you’. Swain House Primary School pupil Binyaameen Ali had the devices surgically implanted in both ears at the Bradford Royal
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POP! Champagne corks are a leading cause of Christmas A&E visits
In a week of Christmas parties and festive fizz, eye surgeons in Bradford have warned of the perils of the celebratory champagne. Misdirected champagne corks are one of the leading causes of eye accidents that result in an A&E visit. Mr
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Route One take complicated road to victory at Lower Hopton
IT was a case of better late than never for Bradford side Route One Rovers in the Yorkshire Amateur League Supreme Division, as they won 5-1 at Lower Hopton despite starting the game with only eight players. Unsurprisingly, Route One were a goal
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Family's heartbreak as cruel thieves steal engraved cross from child's grave
COLD-hearted thieves have devastated a Bradford mum by stealing an engraved cross from her child’s grave just two days before Christmas. Kirstin Boyes and her whole family have been left heartbroken by the cruel theft at Schoolmoor Cemetery, in
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Doctor Sarah gets recognition on the radio
A CONSULTANT doctor from Bradford was crowned one of Zoe Ball's Christmas heroes on BBC Radio 2. Listeners to the show nominated someone in their local community who is giving up December 25 to serve the community. Sarah Holmes, who works at Marie
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Tattoo studio plan approved by Councillors
RETROSPECTIVE plans to run a tattoo studio out of a Greengates house have been approved by Councillors. Bradford Council’s Bradford Area Planning Panel voted to allow the application, by Shaun Keating for 138 New Line, at a meeting in City Hall
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New industrial units planned for car park of failed tourist attraction
A DEVELOPMENT of three industrial units on the former car park of failed tourist attraction have been revealed. Sir Robert Ogden Estates has submitted a planning application to build over 1,360 square metres of industrial buildings on empty land
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£700k health boost for district's libraries - despite cuts overall
A £700,000 boost to Bradford's library budget will be discussed by Council bosses in the New Year. The Council Executive will discuss funding for the library service budget for 2020/21 as part of a wider health and wellbeing initiative. The Council
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From Stokes to VAR: 10 things we learned from sport in 2019
THE good, the bad and the ugly side of sport was on display in an action-packed 2019. Here, the Telegraph & Argus looks at 10 things we have learned about sport during the year. Technology is not always the answer The introduction of Video
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Young half-back pair earn stripes in Bees Shield win
Yorkshire Shield: Bradford & Bingley 34 Driffield 14 IF IT was a calculated risk by Bradford & Bingley to throw in the young half-back pairing of Sam Murphy and Harry Collis for their Yorkshire Shield quarter-final against Driffield it was a gamble
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Award-winning company expands to create 75-strong workforce
AN AWARD-winning firm from the district is expanding, it has been revealed. Clever Energy Holdings, based in Keighley, has acquired East Midlands-based Hinckley Plumbing and Heating Services. The move is part of a strategy by the business, which
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Festive TV based on classic books you should look out for this Christmas
LET’S face it, who doesn’t love getting curled up on the couch with a stash of Christmas chocs and the latest festive TV? Alongside the usual new Doctor Who and Strictly Christmas specials, the festive season always brings with it a raft of new
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Survival of fittest for Bulls pre-season
THE Bulls have been pushed to the limit by a punishing pre-season programme. Coach John Kear has been encouraged by the efforts of his squad as they head into the first friendly on Boxing Day at Castleford. He insisted the training regime has
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Most wonderful time of season for Bantams boss
GARY Bowyer is happy to swap Australia for Carlisle as he steps back into football’s festive rat race. The City boss flew Down Under last year for the Christmas holidays during his time out of the game. His first free Boxing Day was spent at
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Bradford Salem produce Yorkshire Shield upset with win over Pocklington
BRADFORD Salem progressed to the quarter-final stage of the Yorkshire Shield with an excellent 47-29 victory over Pocklington, who play in a division higher. In their first visit to Percy Road since March 5 2005, Salem started positively and some
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Man jailed after pretending to be his twin brother in dealing with police
A MAN who pretended to be his twin brother when the police caught him driving while using a handheld phone in the Bradford district has been jailed for 15 weeks. Shaun Delaney had lied to a police officer when he was stopped at 7pm on December
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'My world came tumbling down' - brave daughter of one-punch attack victim speaks out for first time
‘MY WORLD came tumbling down - my dad, my best friend and my everything was left dying in the road.” Those are the heart-wrenching words of the teenage daughter of Simon Hackett, who was left permanently disabled in a one-punch assault just over
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All you need to know about supermarket opening hours for Christmas 2019
AS the song says, it's the most wonderful time of the year...but with every shop changing their opening hours it can be tricky to work out where to go for additional supplies during the festive period. Here's all you need to know about supermarket