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Police appeal for help to find missing Thackley man
POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing elderly man in Thackley. Brian Jackson, 81, went missing in the Thackley area and West Yorkshire Police reported that he suffers from vascular dementia, so he may appear to be confused. He is wearing
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Latest list of new coronavirus cases: Bradford's infection rate rises
HERE is Thursday’s update of the rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 for every local authority area in England. The figures, for the seven days to October 18, are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar
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The Bradford bike store hoping to ride off with Britain's Best Shop award
A BRADFORD cycle shop hopes to be gearing up for success after being nominated for a national award. Pennine Cycles, based in Thornton Road, is in the running to be named Britain’s Best Small Shop of 2020. The shop, which opened in 1946, sells
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Canary Islands, Denmark, Mykonos and the Maldives to come off UK Quarantine List
The latest places added and removed from the UK Quarantine List have been revealed. Here's what you need to know. What places have been REMOVED from the list? Spain’s Canary Islands have been added to the Government’s list of travel corridors
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Two staff members test positive for covid at Bradford petrol station
TWO members of staff at a Bradford petrol station have tested positive for coronavirus. The staff members at Shell in Rooley Lane are both isolating at home after their positive tests and will not return to the site until they are no longer contagious
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Eccleshill produce stunning turnaround in FA Youth Cup
ECCLESHILL United's youngsters produced an extraordinary comeback in the FA Youth Cup Third Qualifying Round last night to win 5-3 at Gateshead. The Bradford side were 3-0 down at the break, thanks to goals from Nelson Ogbewe, Ethan Chatt and Eddie
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Jet2 to restart flights to Canary Islands from Leeds Bradford Airport
JET2.com and Jet2holidays, the UK’s largest operator to the Canary Islands, will recommence flights and holidays to the Canaries from October 30 onwards from Leeds Bradford Airport, after the UK government removed the islands from the quarantine list
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Naz Shah: 165,000 free school meals in Bradford West denied by Government vote
BRADFORD West MP Naz Shah has criticised the Government, claiming they have denied more than 165,000 free meals to children in her constituency. A Labour’s motion, which called for the scheme to be extended over school holidays until Easter 2021
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West Yorkshire leaders criticise Chancellor's 'disappointing' announcement
WEST Yorkshire's leaders have criticised today's fresh financial support package announced by the Government, saying it "does not go far enough". Chancellor Rishi Sunak laid out earlier today the new financial support being given to businesses,
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Man who killed chickens by having sex with them has lifelong ban from keeping any animal lifted
THE judge who jailed a cruel and depraved man who killed chickens by having sex with them has had to lift a lifelong ban preventing him from keeping any animal. On Monday, Rehan Baig was imprisoned for three years at Bradford Crown Court after
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Blood orange juice could help ward off heart attacks and strokes, says new research
A GLASS of orange juice with meals could lower the risk of heart disease and strokes, according to new research. A study, conducted by scientists at the University of Leeds and published in the Journal of Nutrition, has found that drinking blood
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New planning applications - Leeds City Council
THE FOLLOWING planning applications have been received by Leeds City Council: Bramhope: T1 Horse Chestnut - re-pollard removing approx 4 metres of regrowth. Reduce from 16 metres to 12. T2 Willow - Reduce by 4 metres. Rear Of 15 Hall Rise. Bramhope
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Opinion: Bradford could have a new war memorial for other conflicts
SIR - Regarding the recent letter from Steve Hall and his unsuccessful attempt to have Korean War casualty Cpl Kenehan's name added to the Cenotaph in Bradford. Perhaps a separate memorial with all the names of Bradford servicemen and women, who have
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Council forces Bradford restaurant to close for breaching Covid regulations
A RESTAURANT on Manchester Road has been directed to close immediately by Bradford Council for breaching COVID-19 legislation by hosting events and weddings. Environmental Health officers have served the order on the Lahori Gate restaurant for
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Two more Covid-19 deaths recorded in Bradford hospitals
A FURTHER two Covid-19 deaths have been reported in Bradford's hospitals today, taking the total number of deaths to 398. Both deaths were recorded at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, one on Tuesday and one yesterday, which takes the total number
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Two more Covid-19 deaths recorded in Bradford hospitals
A FURTHER two Covid-19 deaths have been reported in Bradford's hospitals today, taking the total number of deaths to 398. Both deaths were recorded at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, one on Tuesday and one yesterday, which takes the total number
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The Range's Bradford Christmas display praised by owner
A BRADFORD shop has received praise for its Christmas display from its national boss. Following a visit to The Range store, Thornton Road, by the owner and founder of the company, Chris Dawson, he was so impressed with the in-store Christmas displays
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Two more Covid-19 deaths recorded in Bradford hospitals
A FURTHER two Covid-19 deaths have been reported in Bradford's hospitals today, taking the total number of deaths to 398. Both deaths were recorded at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, one on Tuesday and one yesterday, which takes the total number
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Volunteer speed checks target drivers on busy road
RESIDENTS in a Wharfedale village have been out doing their bit to improve road safety. Volunteers at Pool-in-Wharfedale used a mobile Speed Indication Device recently at various spots, including at the Pool end of the A658 Pool Bank New Road,
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Fit-again Staunton back in the mix for Bradford City
REECE Staunton is back in contention for City after missing the last two games through injury. The teenage defender trained fine with the squad today and Stuart McCall confirmed he is in the mix for Newport’s visit to Valley Parade on Saturday.
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University of Bradford: 11 further confirmed Covid cases over last three days
THE University of Bradford reported 11 new confirmed cases of coronavirus among students and members of staff over the last three days. These figures represent new positive confirmed cases that have been reported to the university on a daily basis
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Marcus Rashford’s free school meals campaign: Here's how MPs voted
MPs have voted against England football star Marcus Rashford’s bid to extend free school meals over the half-term holidays. The Manchester United player urged politicians to “unite” to protect the most vulnerable children and vowed to continue
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Trees are removed ahead of £3.3m scheme to improve flood defences
TREE clearance work has begun on islands in the River Wharfe at Otley. The trees on the section of the river below Otley Weir are being removed as part of the preparatory phase for the town’s £3.3 million Flood Alleviation Scheme. The work
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Some stunning images of the region taken by Camera Club members
STUNNING images of landscapes, townscapes and seascapes have featured in Otley Camera Club’s first competition of 2020. Scapes was judged by local landscape photographer and tutor Jason Theaker on Thursday, October 15 and attracted more than 80
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Guiseley's young talents thump Halifax to book FA Cup clash at Bolton
AN impressive performance by Guiseley Academy's under-18 side saw them win 3-0 in the FA Youth Cup against visitors FC Halifax Town last night. They'll now visit Bolton Wanderers in the First Round. Guiseley dominated the game throughout, moving
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Appeal to trace relatives of man who died at Airedale Hospital
HELP is being sought to trace relatives of a man who died at Airedale Hospital. John Crawford – known as Leslie – died at the Steeton hospital, from natural causes, on Monday. The 78-year-old lived in the Bingley area. Relatives or anyone
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People with 'non-urgent' conditions to receive care outside of Bradford's A&E departments
PEOPLE who come to Bradford Royal Infirmary’s A&E department with minor conditions will be re-directed to other services to ease the pressure on emergency services. As the NHS deals with a second wave of COVID-19 and winter, Bradford Teaching
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"It's going to be a shell": Flynn's very strange return to Valley Parade
MICHAEL Flynn will keep a safe distance from the Newport players on the journey to Valley Parade. City’s opponents this weekend are travelling in two coaches – one for the squad and the other containing manager Flynn and his coaching staff. Welcome
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'Our parks and green spaces have been so important to so many this year' - Green Flag success
A NUMBER of Calderdale parks have again been recognised by the Green Flag Award scheme, including those in Ogden, Brighouse and Bailiff Bridge. The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and rewards
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Morrisons have spooky treats to mark Trick or Treat at home
WITH trick or treating and big bonfires off the cards, Morrisons is helping customers celebrate Halloween and Bonfire Night at home this year with the launch of two new food boxes - delivered direct to your door. Priced at £23 for Halloween and
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Up to 20 stock car meetings could be held at Odsal next year
STOCK car racing could be on the way back to Odsal as early as next spring. Promoter Steve Rees, who ran the thunderous tonne and a half vehicles at the Bradford arena until 1997, has been negotiating a return of the sport since the beginning of
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LIVE: Talks taking place with West Yorkshire leaders today
4:47pm Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said his latest coronavirus support package announced in the Commons on Thursday would
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Sedge strike gold with another win but Thackley and Albion both beaten
LIVERSEDGE racked up another win last night, making it five from five after they thumped Penistone Church 3-0 away from home. Central defender Kevy Tarangadzo has helped Jonathan Rimmington’s side to three Northern Counties East League Premier
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Coronation Street actors - Where are they now?
CORONATION Street is due to celebrate its 60th anniversary in December and hundreds of actors have come and gone from the cobbles over that time. Here is a look back at some of those popular characters from Weatherfield and what they are up to
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Can you see the child in the bottom picture? Stark message to make your children safe
A STARK message showing how easily a motorist can fail to see a child at the side of the road is being sent out as the darker evenings draw in. A photograph has been issued by police across the border in North Yorkshire showing a child in high
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Forensic officers comb through building as part of shooting investigation
FORENSICS officers combed through a building yesterday evening as part of a shooting investigation in Bradford. A member of the public, who wished to remain anonymous, spotted a forensics team, of more than six people, entering a property on Ilbert
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Fresh financial support for Tier 2 areas 'set to be announced' by Chancellor
THE Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a new support package for businesses affected by Tier 2 restrictions today. LIVE: The latest from Rishi Sunak's announcement Rishi Sunak will unveil a new plan to help firms, particularly pubs
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Two local textile firms support Wool Week 2020
TWO of the district's textile manufacturers have collaborated with up-and-coming fashion designers to produce unique outfits in celebration of Campaign for Wool's Wool Week 2020. John Foster, based at Luxury Fabrics, in Bradford, and Laxtons Yarns
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Happy 70th Birthday Harry Gration - look back at his life on screen
‘FOR the very final time from me, good night, thank you’. They were the final words Bradford-born Harry Gration said on BBC Look North as he ended his career on TV in Yorkshire after 42 years. The broadcaster, who is 70 today, started his career
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10 teenagers arrested in relation to knifepoint robbery and criminal damage of city centre market
POLICE arrested 10 teenagers earlier this week in connection with a knifepoint robbery and criminal damage to a market in Bradford city centre. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Bradford City Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) made the arrests
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Where Yorkshire ranks among most trustworthy UK accents
THE Yorkshire accent has been voted the most trustworthy in the UK, according to a new survey. After asking 2,221 people, including employers, to listen to the 15 British accents and asking who they would trust and favour in job interviews, OnBuy.com
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BANTAMS NOSTALGIA: Jess gets it in the ear after City hat-trick
October 2001: CITY 4 (Etherington 6 Jess 38, 47, 66) WATFORD 3 (Helguson 63, Smith 76, pen 79) CITY hat-trick are always particularly memorable because they don’t happen very often. You have to go back to September 2017 for the last one when
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'What an inspiration' - YOUR say on Aleema who suffered third degree burns
A GIRL who suffered third degree burns and lost seven fingers when lice shampoo set fire to her head has been lent support by Telegraph & Argus readers. Aleema Ali, 16, suffered burns to 55 per cent of her body in the incident when she was just
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PayPal scam: Fresh warning issued after fraudsters pose as payment website
A fresh warning has been issued across the UK of a scam involving fraudsters posing as payment website PayPal. We've put together everything you need to know. What does the scam involve? The scam involves fake PayPal emails being sent out
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M&S offer free kids meals in cafes during half term (but there's a catch)
M&S café has introduced a new meal deal which allows kids to eat for free during half term. The deal is available until Friday, October 30, but there's a catch. Parents or carers must spend at least £3 on any main food item in the cafe
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Exa Networks consolidates tech links between schools and business
A market-leading Bradford company is partnering an initiative to encourage school and college students, as well as the wider community, to consider how tech impacts on every business. Exa Networks is jointly hosting Bradford Tech Week, beginning
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Social housing in Kirklees back under Council control
COUNCIL properties in Kirklees are to return to in-house management following a vote by the council’s decision-making Cabinet. More than 21,000 properties will come back under the authority’s direct control before the end of March 2021. The move
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Prominent city building at auction with £200,000 guide price
A FOUR storey building in the heart of Bradford city centre will go to auction with a £200,000 minimum guide price next week. Grade II listed Bank House, on Bank Street, used to house a former YMCA store on the ground floor and offices above
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Recovering Bradford taxi boss urges drivers to take Covid seriously
A BRADFORD taxi association boss, who is now recovering at home after complications with Covid-19, has urged the industry to take Coronavirus seriously. Mohammed Mukhtar Khan, chairman of the Bradford Hackney Carriage Drivers Association, has also
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Old youth centre to be knocked down to make way for 24 flats plan
PLANS to demolish a former youth centre to make way for a block of 24 flats have been approved. Calderdale Council is behind the outline plans for the Brighouse Youth and Community Centre site on Aire Street. The authority is now expected to
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These are the areas worst hit by vehicle theft in the Bradford district
THE areas of the Bradford district worst affected by vehicle thefts has been revealed in official police figures. The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information request to West Yorkshire Police, show how many vehicles were stolen between
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Bradford Tech Week: 'Get girls ready for the tech industry'
THE final workshop as part of Bradford Tech Week takes place tomorrow, hoping to inspire young people to consider careers in the industry. Social enterprise InnovateHer is behind the workshop and is on a mission to "get girls ready for the tech
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Coffee and cake with great city centre view
AS if serving great coffee and amazing cakes wasn’t enough, Tiffin Coffee Grande has another great trick up its sleeve to tempt in customers - one of the best street views in Bradford! The vast expanse of glass that makes up the double frontage
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Bradford launches 2020 Poppy Appeal in new way amid Covid-19 threat
THE 2020 Poppy Appeal launches today in Bradford, and this year The Royal British Legion is asking everyone to back the appeal in a new way. The Legion’s area manager for Yorkshire, Debbie Harding, said: “Like so many things this year, the appeal
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'Sick of seeing suffering': Cat rescues fear neglect is becoming 'accepted' in Bradford
BRADFORD's cat rescues have told of mounting financial pressure as the crisis of neglect worsens amid the pandemic. One cat rescue described the situation in the worse-affected areas as "hell" with many rescues taking in between 10 and 20 cats
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Brig go big with Racchi signing as Sedge and Albion bring in star strikers
THERE has been plenty of transfer activity at Bradford District clubs over the last week, with Brighouse Town making some particularly eye-catching moves. Having loaned in young Manchester United goalkeeper Jacob Carney last Friday, they also announced
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Silsden boss excited as side set for three Bradford District derbies in a row
SILSDEN boss Danny Forrest is pleased his side finally showed some defensive steel on Saturday, as they gear up for three Bradford District derbies in a week. The Sils were unlucky to lose 1-0 at Maltby Main in the Northern Counties East League
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Chancellor to announce new support package for Bradford businesses, reports suggest
The Chancellor is set to announce a new support package for businesses affected by Tier 2 restrictions, according to reports. Rishi Sunak will unveil a new plan to help firms, particularly pubs and restaurants, who have seen their trade drop as
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Dragons forced to fight hard to beat Myerscough
BRADFORD Dragons made it two wins from two to start the season, with a narrow 74-71 victory over Division Two side Myerscough Academy in the L Lynch Trophy. The Dragons hold a commanding position in Group Four heading into this weekend’s final group
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REVEALED: How much Bradford will receive from the £10 million National League funding
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) will receive less than one percent of the £10 million rescue package to the National League. Reports have clarified exactly how much each club will collect individually from the deal which is based on last season's average
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Yorkshire walkers should 'turn back at imaginary boundaries' under 'stupid' Covid advice, MP reveals
Walkers in Yorkshire beauty spots will face the perverse prospect of turning back at 'imaginary boundaries' when strolling the borderlands between Tier 3 to Tier 2 zones, an MP told Parliament. While neighbouring Lancashire and South Yorkshire
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NOSTALGIA: Five Undercliffe cricket teams from years gone by
In the latest edition of our look back through the T&A picture archives, here are five Undercliffe cricket teams from years gone by. Do you recognise yourself or anyone you know in any of these great photos? Love looking at old pictures from
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Guiseley boss Bignot: "Why not look ahead to the first round of the FA Cup?"
JOINT manager Marcus Bignot insists Guiseley should get excited at the prospect of drawing a Football League club in the first round of the Emirates FA Cup, despite not reaching that stage in the competition yet. The Lions are the favourites as
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Town forced to call off match as they look at 'bigger picture'
IT was safety first for Ilkley Town this past weekend as the amateur football club had to postpone their game after a player tested positive for Coronavirus. The West Yorkshire League (WYL) Premier Division side were set to travel to Robin Hood
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Richards-Everton: Time to give Bantams boss a headache
BEN Richards-Everton is hoping to give Stuart McCall a selection headache for City’s heavy workload. The big centre half is eager to play a full part in the “absolutely crazy” League Two schedule they now face. Paudie O’Connor was back on the
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PayPal scam: Fresh warning issued after fraudsters pose as payment website
A fresh warning has been issued across the UK of a scam involving fraudsters posing as payment website PayPal. We've put together everything you need to know. What does the scam involve? The scam involves fake PayPal emails being sent out
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Facebook Dating service launches across the UK (and works in a similar way to Tinder)
Facebook’s new dating service has launched across the UK and Europe for users to find relationships on the social network. We've put together everything you need to know about the new service. What is Facebook Dating? The service was first
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Why a violent chapter from Yorkshire's past is still being raised in Parliament ....... 36 years on
Over three decades may have passed since the miners' strike - but the determined attempt to prevent pit closures is still being raised in Parliament in 2020. Yesterday, a petition was presented calling for the Government to "properly" investigate
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Royal Mail reveal the last international posting dates for Christmas 2020
Royal Mail have confirmed the international posting dates to ensure mail and parcels arrive in time for Christmas 2020. While global coronavirus restrictions are expected to remain in place for many countries during the festive season, Royal Mail
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Boots reveal the top 12 Christmas gifts expected to fly off the shelves for 2020
Boots have revealed the top 12 Christmas gifts that are expected to fly off the shelves this year. It comes after the retailer Boots announced the return of its 'much-loved' Christmas 3 for 2, which is available on selected top 12 gifts. What