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Man killed in Mayo Avenue crash is named locally

A MAN who was killed in a crash on a major Bradford road has been named locally.  Tributes have been paid across social media to 35-year-old Nicky Tidswell, known as 'Tiddy', following an early-hours collision.  Police are appealing for witnesses

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Kevin Sinfield ends ultra marathon challenge to amazing reception

KEVIN Sinfield smashed through the £1.4million barrier as he completed his Ultra 7 in 7 Challenge at Old Trafford at half-time in the men’s Rugby League World Cup final between Australia and Samoa. Sinfield received the raucous acclaim of the near-capacity

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BANTAMS REACTION: Hughes disappointment after heavyweight home loss

MARK Hughes admitted City paid a heavy price for chasing the game as they blew the chance of hitting League Two’s top three for the first time. The Bantams were well beaten 3-1 by promotion rivals Northampton - a fifth home league game without

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If you have 1 of these 50 surnames you can get free pint at pub for World Cup

Football fans will being able to get themselves a free pint at Greene King pubs if they share a surname with a member of the England or Wales squad that is taking part in the World Cup. This offer will only be available during the group stage matches

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Royal Mail extends deadline to use old stamps before they are no longer valid

Royal Mail has extended the deadline for when people need to use up their traditional stamps by. Originally ‘1st’ and 2nd’ class stamps were going to become unusable by January 31, 2023 but this has now been extended by a "grace period" of six

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Rail passengers urged to check train times ahead of Avanti West Coast strike

Avanti West Coast has urged rail passengers to check train times before travelling on Sunday (November 20) ahead of a strike. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will walk out in a row over rosters. As a result very few

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Tech expert reveals 5 habits that are killing your iPhone battery life

Phone batteries not lasting as long over time seems to be an ever present problem, especially with recent smartphones. This appears to be a particular problem with iPhones, but a tech expert has revealed some habits from users that might be contributing

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Drivers warned of scammers impersonating DVLA with urgent email

Drivers are UK are being warned to be wary of scammers impersonating the DVLA. The fraudsters are imitating the DVLA to try and convince drivers to hand over their personal details. Emails, claiming to be from the agency, warn of unpaid tax

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Bradford has the UK’s third most eco-friendly commuters, study claims

A NEW STUDY has suggested that over half of workers in Bradford have a green commute to work. The research ranked Bradford as third in the country for the areas with the most sustainable commuters, making it the highest-ranked northern city in

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Tickets for popular and exciting Bradford festival now on sale

THE SPEAKERS at an annual Bradford festival have now been announced, with passes for the event also on sale. The Yorkshire Games Festival returns to the National Science and Media Museum for its seventh edition in February. There is a packed

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Walks: A winter stroll in Pickering

IT is not always desirable to head far in to the countryside during the winter months. Sometimes a short walk through an attractive town, complete with castle, a character train station and some pleasant woodland will do fine. All of these

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'Absolutely tragic': Bradford reacts after man killed in crash this morning

BRADFORD councillors have spoken of their shock after a man died following a crash in the early hours of this morning. A 35-year-old man died following the incident on Mayo Avenue, near its junction with Manchester Road. READ MORE: Man dies

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Chance to see award-winning film of Bradford movie-making club

MEMBERS of Bradford Movie Makers - the oldest amateur group of its kind in the world - received a standing ovation following a screening in York of A Bunch of Amateurs, a documentary following their filmmaking endeavours. The award-winning film

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The day an 'army of rats' left old Kirkgate Market building

“THE day they demolished the market, the rats moved out. My mother was in town that day outside M&S; all of a sudden everyone stopped and started looking - a whole army of rats were on the move. The babies and the old rats where in the middle

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Hit shows and big names heading to Bradford: 2023 preview

THE Peaky Blinders are heading for the Alhambra...along with dazzling new productions of The Shawshank Redemption, Strictly Ballroom and The King and I. Over at St George’s Hall, Strictly stars Johannes Radabe and Giovanni Pernice go solo, and

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Awards held to recognise police bravery in West Yorkshire

DISPLAYS of bravery and dedication to keeping people safe were among the work recognised at a police awards in Leeds on Thursday. The Leeds District Awards saw police and members of the public commended for their efforts across a range of incidents

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Man killed in early-hours horror crash on major Bradford road

A MAN has died following an accident in Bradford in the early hours of this morning. Police were called to Mayo Avenue, near its junction with Manchester Road, at 3.38am today after a silver Kia Sorento SUV lost control and collided with street

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T&A Restaurant of the Week: Laid back charm at canalside location

WITH a terrace overlooking the canal, Alexander’s in Skipton is a stylish concept restaurant. Susannah Daley, owner of Alexander's - the T&A Restaurant of the Week - tells us more: * How long has Alexander’s been in Skipton? Five years

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Here's how you can help improve housing in Bradford

People still have five days to contribute to a survey to help Bradford Council with the production of a new Design Code for the Bradford district. The Council is just one of 25 UK local authorities to produce a design code for new urban housing

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The key to happiness is a good mattress

FOR MONTHS I have been suffering from pain along the right side of my body. A doctor labelled it muscular, suggested Paracetamol, and told me it was unlikely to be anything serious. But, boy, did it hurt, and it was always ten times worse in bed

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Planting project transforms riverside park

CHEERY flower beds, wispy ornamental grasses and wildlife areas are among the uplifting sights that greet anyone walking along Ilkley Riverside Memorial Park. The park has been transformed through a project involving a dedicated group of residents

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Plans for £5.39m community and culture centre for Bradford village are revealed

PEOPLE have been given a first glimpse of plans for a new £5.39 million community centre for a Bradford district village. A Community, Arts, Heritage and Future Technology (CAHFT) Centre has been proposed for Saltaire - and villagers have been

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How you can donate Christmas present to those in need in Bradford

PEOPLE in Bradford have been urged to donate Christmas presents to those in need as part of a group’s annual scheme. Every year since 1989, JCI Bradford has worked together with different organisations to collect Christmas presents through pop-up

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More details revealed on when work on new Aldi and Tim Horton will begin

SUPERMARKET giant Aldi has confirmed that work will start next year on its multi-million-pound new Keighley store. News of a start on developing the long-derelict East Parade plot comes after revised plans submitted by Aldi were approved by Bradford

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Full Northern Powerhouse Rail route would 'boost Bradford's economy by £30 billion'

The Government has been urged to rethink plans to scrap Northern Powerhouse Rail in full and build a new high-speed link to Bradford. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed the Government will only deliver the ‘core’ Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) route

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Man set to deadlift car more than 100 times to highlight male mental health

A LOCAL strongman is taking on an epic challenge to raise awareness about men’s mental health. Mark Kelly, 43, from Otley, started his mental health journey four and a half years ago. He’s had a tough battle with his mental health and through

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Special tribute to family's 'darling son' at Christmas light switch-on

The Christmas lights switch-on in Birkenshaw this weekend is set to pay tribute to a much-loved boy who died suddenly. The family of eight-year-old Jasper Cook were left devastated when he tragically died without warning in January. But a special

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Watch: Joyous moment in Bradford city centre as busker performs Hungarian song

This is the joyous moment a busker’s Hungarian tunes brought life to Bradford city centre.  The singer has become a regular busking act on Kirkgate and never fails to get his fan club up dancing. Resident Jo Singh filmed the singer performing

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Pubs and bars across Bradford gearing up for World Cup

PUBS and bars across Bradford are gearing up for one of the most unusual World Cups in history as the opening match rapidly approaches. The 2022 tournament kicks off in Qatar on Sunday, when the hosts play Ecuador at 4pm GMT. This year's iteration

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Man in court after being clocked at more than 100mph on Bradford motorway

A MAN has appeared in court after being caught speeding at more than 100mph on a Bradford motorway. Mohammed Iqbal, 26, of Reservoir Street, Dewsbury, faced one charge of speeding – exceeding 70mph motorway limit – manned equipment. He was

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Here's some of the best reviewed takeaways in district revealed by Just Eat

IT'S the weekend so you might be looking to call up for a takeaway over the next two days. Here are six of the top takeaway sites in Bradford, as currently rated by the Just Eat website. The reviews work by a six-star rating system on their

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People with dementia and carers boosted by group's Christmas cafe

A FESTIVE-themed event will be held to raise funds for a group supporting people with dementia and their carers. The Memory Tree will be running a 'Christmas is Coming Cafe' on Monday, December 5 between 2pm and 4.15pm at Idle Baptist Church, Bradford

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Aldi teases new clothing range and you won't believe what Twitter is calling it

Aldi has teased its new 'Originals' clothing range and you won't believe what Twitter is calling it. Described as "its most daring campaign yet", the supermarket has revealed its new ‘Aldi Originals’ range. The collection is a sportswear-inspired

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Bradford Olympian take centre stage at Yorkshire Trampoline Championships

BRADFORD Olympian competed successfully at the Yorkshire Trampoline Championships held at Dewsbury Sports Centre on Saturday, where they returned home with three Yorkshire Champions along with a Silver medallist.  Emily Hebden defeated the current

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Mum who was in BRI's A&E for nine hours finds car smashed up in staff car park

A NURSE was shocked to discover her car - which was in the staff car park of the Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI) - had been smashed up. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, had just been in A&E for nine hours with her young daughter when

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The UK’s favourite Christmas movies revealed – how does yours stack up?

There’s nothing better in the lead-up to Christmas than binge-watching the classic festive movies to get in the mood. Whether you think it's too soon or you’ve already ticked Home Alone off your list, Christmas will soon be here so why not kick

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Halal or haram? The Bradford blogger helping thousands of followers find out

Is it halal or haram? That's the question Bradford's Asif Iqbal answers as part of his world-famous blog. The IT worker has helped thousands of Muslims across the globe by reviewing popular products and how they align with Islamic laws.   The

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Campion boss hails star man Marcus Day as Bradford side continue to fly high

LEE Ashforth’s promotion-chasing and unbeaten Campion are living the stuff of dreams, and they’ll be looking to extend their lead at the NCEL Division One’s summit at home to Armthorpe Welfare today. Nobody could have envisaged the run which Campion

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Costa Coffee is giving away coffee for FREE for a whole week: how to get yours

Do you love coffee? Do you love it even more when it’s free? Of course, you do, so head down to Costa over the next 7 days to grab yourself a free hot drink. Yes, from today (November 17) until November 24, 2022, Costa is giving away free hot beverages

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UK households urged to take these steps this winter to prevent over £9k of damage

UK households have been urged to take steps to prevent frozen pipe damage this winter that could cost them over £9000 to put right. Damage caused by the bursting of pipes in the cold weather cost £9,300 on average to put right in 2021, according

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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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Bradford salon scoops major award at prestigious national ceremony

THE owner of a Bradford salon was overjoyed to win a regional award at a national ceremony. Elise Luxury Hair Boutique, based on Fair Road in Wibsey, won the Best Customer Experience gong at the Hair Salon Awards 2022. Owner Elise Mongan, who

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Wetherspoons superfans in race against time to visit 38 pubs facing closure

A couple of Wetherspoon superfans who've visited nearly 400 of its the chain's pubs face a race against time to tick off the 39 boozers facing closure. Dedicated Phil, 74, and Julie Fox, 71, from Brighouse, were left 'shocked' when the company

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Avenue in World Cup offer for Premier League and Championship season ticket holders

BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have a special offer for their home games during the FIFA World Cup, which gets underway tomorrow. They have three home games at Horsfall while the Qatar tournament is going on, against Boston United on Saturday, November

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Cook-ing with gas: Bantams hitman keeps serving up goals for Hughes

ANDY Cook has been given only one goal target from his boss: Just keep scoring. The prolific City striker has taken his overall tally to 15 for the season with successive strikes in the wins at Mansfield and Sutton. He is up to 12 in League

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Big 'BD Sesh' to showcase underground talent born in Bradford

Bradford’s up and coming rap stars are set to kick off a new events series coming to the city centre. The first ever BD Sesh is coming to The Underground on Saturday - featuring homegrown talent Y.C, NIXX, KG, T.T, AIMZ and TJB. The aspiring