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Hospitality is calling for award-winning Bradford woman
A WOMAN who “lives and breathes Bradford” has spoken about her shock at winning a Customer Service award at the 2022 Telegraph and Argus Retail, Leisure and Hospitality awards on Sunday night. Beth Smith, who works at BrewDog Bradford, on Great
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Police release images after hit and run injures two pedestrians
Police have released images after a hit and run left two pedestrians injured. The incident saw the suspect mount their black Volkswagen Golf onto the kerb before colliding with two pedestrians and driving off. The pedestrians were taken to
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Missing Bradford man found safe and well
A missing 59-year-old man from Bradford has been found safe and well. Richard Doyle had last been seen during the early evening of Wednesday. In a statement, West Yorkshire Police said: "Richard Doyle from Bradford has been found safe and
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Bradford wine bar that keeps customers coming back scoops hospitality award
A WINE bar in Bradford known for its friendly service took home the first award of the night when it won Hospitality Venue of the Year at the 2022 Telegraph and Argus Retail, Leisure and Hospitality awards on Sunday. Martinez Wine Bar, based at
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Driver crashed into woman’s car and caused her serious injury, jury decides
A JURY has found that a Skoda driver in a bucket hat ‘did the act’ of crashing into a woman’s car and causing her serious injury. Warras Khan, 28, of Clayton Rise, Keighley, was not present for his trial at Bradford Crown Court because he was ‘
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Avenue loan in Spennymoor striker and Ayr promotion hero
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have announced the loan signing of striker Jordan Preston from Spennymoor Town. Preston, who has had spells at Guiseley, FC Halifax Town, Gateshead and Boston United joins Avenue on a three-month loan deal, and goes into
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Huge coup for Bulls as Super League stalwart joins after 15 years at Huddersfield
BRADFORD Bulls have announced the signing of experienced Super League forward Michael Lawrence on a two-year deal from Huddersfield Giants. The 32-year-old, who featured for Jamaica at this year’s Rugby League World Cup, has made over 300 appearances
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We take a look inside the new Skechers store opening its doors in The Broadway
A MAJOR footwear retailer has become the latest name to open a store at a city shopping centre. Skechers will officially open its doors at The Broadway tomorrow (Friday) and its shelves are piled high with trainers, sports shoes and other leisure
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Car-themed event to be held in Bradford city centre
PEOPLE with a passion for cars are invited to attend an event in Bradford city centre this weekend. Bradford Car Stories will take place in Bradford City Park and Centenary Square from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday, November 19. Organisers say cars
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Grassroots football won't go ahead in Bradford this weekend
GRASSROOTS football will not go ahead in the city this weekend, Bradford Council has confirmed. This is because wet conditions have battered the region in recent days making the pitches unplayable. Interested in local family events and
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MPs slam 'greatest ever train robbery of the North' - budget reaction from Bradford
Bradford's MPs have lashed out at the Government for scrapping long-promised investment in a new Bradford train station. Today, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt laid out the Conservative's plans to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and rebuild the UK economy
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Eisa eager to show Valley Parade fans that he was worth waiting for
ABO Eisa cannot wait to finally introduce himself properly to the City fans. A fourth successive outing on Saturday would be only his 10th in total for the club he joined 17 months ago. “I don’t think they know who I am!” he laughed as he contemplated
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Scrapping Bradford's NPR station is 'missed opportunity' - chamber reacts
BRADFORD will not get a new station as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail in a move branded as a "missed opportunity for the country". Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has promised to “deliver the core Northern Powerhouse Rail” project as part of the Government
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Teamwork sees third generation family farm shop scoop award
A BRADFORD farm shop that has been in a family for three generations won the Team of the Year accolade at the 2022 Telegraph & Argus Retail, Leisure and Hospitality awards on Sunday night. Robertshaw’s Farm Shop, based at Thornton, won the Team
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Bradford drugs trafficker laundered £43,000 after company was defrauded
A CONVICTED drugs trafficker has been jailed for two and a half years for laundering £43,000 of defrauded money through his bank account to help pay off a substantial heroin debt. Shahid Saleem was on prison licence at the time after being released
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Job fair to be held to help youngsters get their dream job
A RECRUITMENT company will be hosting its first job fair this month to help people across Bradford and Pudsey to secure their dream jobs. CEO of WR Resourcing, Wahid Rasib, launched his recruitment and training academy in Pudsey and has worked
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Food to be offered to the homeless and hungry in memory of Tayyab Akram
THE family of Tayyab Akram who was killed in a collision in Wakefield Road, Bradford, last year are marking what would have been his 12th birthday on Saturday, November 19, by offering food for the homeless in Bradford. Tayyab, from the East Bowling
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Government minister visits Bradford Clean Air Zone team
A GOVERNMENT minister said he was “pleased to see Bradford taking a lead in tackling air pollution” on a visit to its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) team. Jesse Norman, Minister of State for Transport, visited Bradford yesterday (Wednesday) to meet the team
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Nothing too much trouble as award-winning Bradford hotel goes extra mile
NOTHING is too much trouble for a Bradford hotel that goes the extra mile for its customers, and it is for these reasons it won the Hotel of the Year award at the 2022 Telegraph & Argus Retail, Leisure and Hospitality awards on Sunday. The Midland
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District council approve over £500,000 of funding to support its residents
A DISTRICT council has approved more than £500,000 of funding to support its residents in the cost of living crisis. Kirklees Council’s Cabinet will make the £535,000 available to community groups and organisations who are already equipped to provide
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Is the Government scrapping full Northern Powerhouse Rail plan?
West Yorkshire mayor Tracy Brabin has blasted the Government over a "u-turn" on Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR). There appears to be a major distinction between full NPR and core NPR, with the latter not including a station in Bradford. Today
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Millions to pay more in tax as Chancellor reveals £55bn plan in autumn statement
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled a £55 billion package of tax hikes and spending cuts as he warned the UK would have to weather an economic “storm”. Mr Hunt insisted that his autumn statement was not a return to austerity but said that “difficult
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Police warn public after increase in Bradford city centre motorbike thefts
POLICE have issued a warning after an increase in the theft of motorbikes in and around Bradford city centre. A spokesperson for the Bradford District West and City NPT said: "We are currently seeing an increase in motorbike thefts that have generally
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Events and play sessions to be held for Bradford babies to mark special week
PARENTS and carers in Bradford with babies aged up to two years old can find out more about a free NSPCC campaign in the city this week. Baby Week Bradford runs between November 14 and November 20 in Bradford and aims to highlight the importance
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Bradford thrower Cullen into Grand Slam quarters after destroying Dutchman
JOE Cullen breezed into the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam of Darts last night, as he demolished a below-par Dirk van Duijvenbode 10-4 in the last-16. The Bradfordian dominated in Wolverhampton yesterday, and with his Dutch opponent all over
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Owner of stolen vehicle found it parked up in communal car park
THE OWNER of a stolen vehicle found it parked up in a communal car park. A man had his yellow Nissan Juke stolen from him and then spotted it two days later. It was sat in communal car park, off Church Lane, in Heckmondwike. Police attended
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Woodlands skipper hits mammoth double hundred in New Zealand against Test match stars
WOODLANDS captain Brad Schmulian has posted his second first-class century, and it was a marathon effort. The Kiwi was back in his home country earlier this month, having left Bradford for the winter, and batted at number three for Central Districts
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Former Bantams defender on extraordinary scoring streak
ADAM Chicksen was not known for being a goalscorer at City. In fact, he was not known for being a goalscorer at all, failing to net at all in his 51 appearances for the Bantams. But the 31-year-old is a left-back after all, and given he had
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See the terrifying moment knifeman in Tesco jacket threatens woman and child at home
Watch the terrifying moment a knifeman wearing a Tesco jacket threatens a woman and child in shocking footage shared by the Metropolitan Police. The video has been shared in a bid to trace two suspects after a robbery in south-west London.
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Bradford salon with Italian roots wins hairdressing award
A BRADFORD hairdressing salon that can trace its roots back to 1930s Italy won Hair and Beauty Salon of the Year at the 2022 Telegraph & Argus Retail, Leisure and Hospitality awards on Sunday night. Marios Hairdressing, based in Bradford city
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Man, 53, jailed over assault on police officer
A 53-YEAR-old man who assaulted a police officer has been jailed. Gurjit Singh Shergill, 53, of Wadsworth Court, Cleckheaton, admitted common assault of an emergency worker, when he appeared before Kirklees Magistrates’ Court on November 10.
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Watch: Driver and cyclist collide at zebra crossing in viral Jeremy Vine video
A DRAMATIC viral video shows a Bradford motorist and a cyclist colliding on a zebra crossing. The footage was captured on Horton Grange Road, Bradford where a cyclist can be seen riding across a zebra crossing. Join our new traffic and
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“I remember telling my girlfriend, ‘am I XXXX or something?’ She just laughed at me"
SAM Hornby has spoken of the moment when he knew his time at City was up. The keeper is now enjoying a regular run in Colchester’s goal after making a permanent move to the Essex club during the summer. But he admits he never saw his three-season
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Long-established Bradford cycling firm rides to retail award success
A LONG-established business in Bradford came to the fore and won the Retailer of the Year award at the 2022 Telegraph & Argus Retail, Leisure and Hospitality awards on Sunday night. Pennine Cycles, a bicycle shop based on Thornton Road, won Retailer
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Bradford primary school now forced to shut for the full day
A BRADFORD primary school has now been forced to close for the full day. St Columba's Catholic Primary School, in Tong Street, Dudley Hill was forced to close temporarily due to several issues within the building. Bradford Council's website
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Kevin the Carrot toys return to Aldi stores in time for Christmas - get yours TODAY
Lovers of Kevin the Carrot (and family) can today get their hands on their favourite cartoon Carrot as Aldi has stocked this year's version of the sought-after toy. Kevin toys have returned alongside a brand-new collection of football-themed plush
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What is today's Wordle? November 17 hints and answer
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5-letter word in only six attempts. The game
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What to expect in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday November 17
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and
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Dad jailed for losing temper with baby son and shaking him - causing brain bleed
A YOUNG Bradford father has been jailed for losing his temper with his baby son and shaking him causing a bleed on the brain. The judge locking him up for 18 months said he was too preoccupied with his PlayStation to give the infant the love and
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Best Black Friday holiday deals 2022 from easyJet, Booking.com, Lastminute and more
Black Friday - also known as the biggest shopping day of the year is back - and here's your sign to book a bargain break. Shoppers don't have to wait until the January sales to score major savings on flights, holiday packages and days out.
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BBC reveals when Silent Witness will return, plus 2 new cast members
Silent Witness has been a long-running crimed drama on the BBC, and it is set to return to our screens for its 26th series in 2023. After the special miniseries that aired earlier this year, which featured the return of Amanda Burton as Professor
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Jeremy Hunt warned not to raise fuel duty in budget as petrol prices rise again
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been warned not to hike fuel duty in his autumn budget on Thursday, with experts saying it will push inflation even higher. The warning comes from The RAC who found there is an “extremely strong link” between the two.
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2022 Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards celebrate 'heroes of the industry'
A COLLECTION of Bradford’s best businesses and bright minds celebrated the 2022 Telegraph & Argus Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards during a glitzy ceremony at The Broadway on Sunday evening. The event was put on by the Telegraph & Argus in
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Opinion: Is the air fryer a flash in the pan?
A KITCHEN, it seems, isn’t a kitchen without an air fryer. And Come Black Friday, blood will probably be spilled in the frenzy to bag this year’s must-have device. I’m not one for kitchen gadgets - a slow cooker is about as high tech as it gets
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Police issue statement after major crash on motorway
POLICE have issued a statement after a major crash on a motorway. The crash happened on the westbound carriageway of the M62 at 5.35am, near junction 25 (Brighouse). Woman rushed to hospital after crash on motorway A spokesperson
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Two people rushed to hospital after crash on motorway with six miles of traffic
TWO people were rushed to hospital after a crash on a motorway which led to six miles of traffic building. The collision happened on the M62 westbound carriageway, between junction 26 (M606, Chain Bar) and junction 25 (Brighouse). A spokesperson
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Caring Keighley girl's festive 'thank you' to heart unit
A CARING Keighley girl is once again paying a special festive 'thank you' to the heart unit which helped save her life. Isabella – or Bella – Rodgers underwent heart surgery just five days after being born in December, 2014. She had been diagnosed
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V&A's plan for national photography centre sparks concern in Bradford
Plans to open a new photography centre in London have sparked questions over what it means for Bradford’s National Science and Media Museum. The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is due to open its new photography centre in spring 2023 – making
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Bradford bands boost BBC's Children in Need appeal with £5k fund
A popular Bradford concert band has raised over £5,000 for the BBC’s Children in Need appeal. Performing in Bingley, Hot Aire!, Hall Royd Brass Band, and Fresh Aire! took to the stage for a special fundraising concert. The bands were also joined
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Gullies post blocked over 'adult sexual solicitation' concern
A Leeds councillor was left bemused after his innoccous social media post about drains was blocked by Facebook on “adult sexual solicitation” grounds. Councillor Wayne Dixon, who was elected to the city’s Middleton Park ward for the SDP earlier
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Plan to turn historic pub into office is withdrawn
PLANS to turn a historic pub into an office have been withdrawn after Conservation officers pointed out the work would harm Bradford’s heritage. An application to convert the ground floor of the Grade II listed New Beehive Inn on Westgate was submitted
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Still no sign of Government's promised pavement parking policy
A REPORT on how to tackle pavement parking in Bradford has been delayed yet again due to long promised Government guidance failing to materialise. The issue of motorists parking their vehicles on the pavement is one that has been raised numerous
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Bradford children's home where staff not safe to be working with them gets Inadequate
A BRADFORD children’s home where missing information means staff are not safe to be working with children has dropped from Good to Inadequate. Ofsted visited the home, which is run by Bradford Council, on October 3 and 4 this year and deemed it
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Sooty returning to his Bradford roots for milestone - do you remember the museum?
A CHILDREN’S television favourite is returning to his Bradford roots to mark a major milestone. Sooty, a mainstay on TV for generations of children, will celebrate his 75th anniversary next year with a UK tour which includes a Bradford date.
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How you can sleep out overnight at Bradford Bulls home to help charities
FANS can take part in a Bradford Bulls home fixture with a difference by sleeping out in aid of a number of homeless charities. The Big Bradford Bulls Sleepout will see hardy souls brave the winter elements by taking part. It will be held at
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Sneak peek as comedian enjoys grand day out in district on TV series
A TOP comedian has paid a visit to the Bradford district as part of her new TV series. Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out sees the star travelling across the UK in her campervan she has called Helen. In this week’s episode, broadcast on Friday, she
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Bradford comedian promotes Mirpuri culture as part of literacy project
A BRADFORD comedian said that being involved with a city project aiming to promote literacy among young people was an amazing experience. Tehseen Jay, creator of viral sensation The Nana G Show, read his book Learn Pothwari with The Nana G Show
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Record crowds as Bradford's big festive launch weekend hailed a 'stunning success'
BRADFORD’S big festive launch weekend has been hailed a “stunning success” after record crowds turned out to enjoy the fun. An estimated 15,000 people watched the fireworks extravaganza which was paid for by city centre businesses hoping to attract
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Last push for Bradford city centre business after £7K bill puts it at risk of closure
AN owner is having one final push to make his Bradford city centre business work after an electric bill of nearly £7,000 put it at risk of closure. Flashback Arcade, located on Drake Street in the former Telegraph & Argus building, at the back
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Bantams breeze into third round of cup as Queensbury withdraw
BRADFORD City have had a gentle start in the West Riding Women's County Cup. They received a bye in the first round, and will now not have to play their second round match. The Bantams were due to host fellow Bradford side Queensbury Celtic
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Dragons downed in thriller before catastrophic cup defeat
BRADFORD Dragons faced a double header of games over Remembrance Weekend, but slid to defeat in both A Saturday night thriller in the Dragons’ Den saw the Bradford side fall just short against their National Basketball League Division One rivals
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Voices of the North: Our new podcast for the 2022 World Cup
THE T&A has teamed up with sports reporters on our sister papers to launch a World Cup podcast. Simon Parker, Scott Wilson and Jon Colman will be giving their thoughts, analysis and match predictions with a unique northern bias. Simon has
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NATH'S NATTERS: My wild week on the road with the promotion-hunting Bantams
I HAD only left the house 10 minutes earlier, when I realised I'd left my train tickets in my bedroom. I already had coffee all over my hands and on my new coat (don't tell my mum) and now I knew I'd need to ring a taxi to get to Leeds Station.
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Butler believes "fitter and faster" Bulls have bright future but eye injury a concern
BULLS returned to pre-season training on Tuesday night, but not second-rower Chester Butler. He was due to have a bit of extra time off anyway due to him playing for Wales at the World Cup. But a nasty injury in their final game against Papua
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Hughes focused on the end game as top three beckon Bantams
MARK Hughes insists that hitting League Two’s top three only matters at the end of the season. The Bantams will move into an automatic promotion place for the first time under the Welshman if they beat Northampton on Saturday. The stakes are
