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Boy George threatens to quit I'm a Celeb after fiery rant at crew members
Boy George has threatened to quit I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! after ranting at crew members, reports say. The Culture Club singer, 61, made the threats to quit after he was refused access to a golf buggy to drive him back to camp after
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Three teenagers arrested after man is left fighting for his life in hospital
A MAN is fighting for his life after being rescued from a canal on Friday night. Police said a man in his 40s was taken to hospital after he was pulled from the water in Skipton just before 10pm. A number of people who were in the area at the
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Tributes to Adil Khan - youngster who has died in Pakistan
FRIENDS and well-wishers have paid tribute to young Adil Khan, the Bradford boy believed to have been killed in Pakistan. Unverified reports claim Adil, who was 14 years old, died in a shooting incident while he was on holiday. A Foreign, Commonwealth
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Football fans warned to not appear visibly drunk or be shirtless at World Cup
Football fans have been warned to not be “visibly under the influence of alcohol” or be shirtless in stadiums at the World Cup in Qatar. FIFA has prepared a “stadium code of conduct” applying to all 64 matches at the tournament in the Gulf state
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Reports that 14-year-old Bradford boy 'murdered' in Pakistan
A TEENAGE boy from Bradford has died in Pakistan, it has been reported today. The online funeral announcement service Janaza Announcement reported that Adil Khan, who they said was 14-years-old and from Manningham, had died in the country.
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Gap between diesel and petrol prices widens to record new high of nearly 25p
The cost of diesel has soared to being nearly 25p per litre more than regular petrol, latest Government figures show. At the moment the average price of a litre of diesel is 188.9p whilst regular petrol stands at 164.4p per litre. The PA News
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Charlene White gives update to fans following elimination from I'm a Celeb
Charlene White has given an update to fans after she was eliminated from I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! on Friday night (November 18). The Loose Women presenter was the first contestant to be voted off the show, after Olivia Attwood left
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Strictly fans left gutted as spoiler 'leaks' Blackpool special results
Strictly fans have been left devastated as a spoiler 'leaks' the results of the Blackpool special. Last night's show treated viewers to all the glitz and glamour we have come to expect from Strictly as it made its highly anticipated return to the
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Tributes paid to Bradford man killed in 'massive tragedy'
FLORAL tributes have been left at the scene of a tragic accident which saw a Bradford man lose his life yesterday. Nicky Tidswell, known by the nickname ‘Tiddy’, died after a collision on Mayo Avenue shortly after 3.30am on Saturday. Flowers
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Bradford hubs fight addiction, abuse and mental illness
SIX well-being hubs are providing support to people across the Bradford district on issues including mental health, domestic abuse and addiction. The local NHS, Bradford Council and the voluntary and community sector are working together to help
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Bradford MP to run ten laps in a Santa suit
A BRADFORD district MP is the latest entrant for the Rotary Club of Haworth & Worth Valley’s first-ever Santa Fun Run next week. Robbie Moore, Conservative MP for Keighley and Ilkley, was presented with a Santa suit to wear during the ten-lap circuit
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Bradford Girls Grammar school’s first high flier scientist
THE first woman in my T&A series of Bradford’s female game-changers was Fanny Hertz, who came from a prosperous German family that settled in Bradford. She was a passionate proponent of women’s education, fighting “the deeply rooted prejudice
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WATCH: Locals give advice amid International Men's Day
STAFF at train operator Northern joined forces to mark International Men’s Day yesterday. Aiming to highlight the importance of physical and mental health check-ups, the team compared the regular maintenance checks on trains to men getting their
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Pigs, rats, even a moth...animals that were sentenced in court
WE sometimes read about ‘vicious’ animals being put down, for attacking humans. But, bizarrely, in Medieval times, in some European countries, there were actually cases of animals being tried and sentenced in court. In 14th century York there was
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West Yorkshire clothing company recognised for being above average
A WEST YORKSHIRE clothing company has joined an international community of over 5,000 businesses which meet B Corp’s social and environmental performance criteria. Batley-based Banana Moon was recognised for its continued commitment to the environment
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Who remembers rides and amusements at Shipley Glen fun fair?
REMEMBER the Shipley Glen fairground? The Prod Lane amusement area, with spinning teacups and other attractions, was popular with young families, especially those who had a enjoyed ride on the nearby Shipley Glen Tramway. The site had been
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Life model and costume session held as part of art group's next classes
BRIGHOUSE Art Circle has given details of its next two meetings. The group will be hosting a session with a costume model on Thursday, November 24 from 7.30pm. This will be followed by the Art Circle’s monthly life model session seven days later
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SIMON PARKER'S VERDICT: Bantams still lacking home comforts after failing big test
CITY 1 NORTHAMPTON 3 VALLEY Parade’s audience of 18,666 was the biggest since the opening day of the season. There were a lot, lot less still in attendance when referee Anthony Backhouse’s whistle finally put the afternoon out of its misery
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Compensation call for workers hit by unreliable bus services
Bus passengers should be compensated if they have to taxi to work because their service is cancelled or late, a West Yorkshire councillor has suggested. Conservative Martyn Bolt, who sits on Kirklees Council, said the idea would make the system
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'Life doesn't stop when you come to a care home': Delight at birds of prey visit
RESIDENTS and staff at a Bingley care home had an amazing experience as birds of prey swooped around their activities room. SMJ falconry from Oxenhope took the majestic birds to Bingley Wingfield Nursing Home last Friday. The event was
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Councillors are paying into fossil fuel funded pensions - campaigners want it to end
Campaigners pushing The West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) for a fossil-free future have won the support of a 13th MP. The WYPF, which is administered by Bradford Council, is facing renewed calls to sell its investments in oil and gas. But
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'Hidden gem' Bradford soft play centre overcomes tough times to win national award
A 'HIDDEN gem' soft play centre for under-fives in Bradford is celebrating after winning a national award. Little Daisy's, on Manor Lane, Shipley, was awarded the Best Soft Play in England award at the England Business Awards. "We're very excited
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Watch: Inside three-bedroom Bradford house at auction for £30,000+ guide price
PEOPLE have been urged to get a bid in for a Bradford house which is going under the hammer. The three-bedroom semi-detached property on Copgrove Road, Holme Wood, is up for grabs with a guide price of £30,000+. The online auction, organised
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Popular Bradford vintage fashion fair set to mark 15th anniversary
SALTAIRE Vintage Home and Fashion Fair will celebrate its 15th anniversary month. Saturday, December 10, will mark the 15th anniversary event of the ever-popular Saltaire Vintage Home and Fashion Fair, which has been organised by Rose & Brown Vintage
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Memorial expedition sees ex-servicemen recreate route of WWII’s Cockleshell Heroes
A GROUP of ex-servicemen are to commemorate the 80th anniversary of a daring World War II mission, by retracing the route of the marines, dubbed the Cockleshell Heroes. Operation Frankton involved 10 men taking part in a commando raid using kayaks
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Work begins on 'luxury' apartment complex on old care home site
CONSTRUCTION has begun on retirement living apartments in Brighouse on the site of what was once a care home. Burghley Retirement, part of Torsion Care, began work on site at Wood Lane to build a range of 37 one and two-bedroom apartments.
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Here's this week's food hygiene ratings for Bradford district revealed
NEW food hygiene ratings for eateries across the Bradford district have been published by the Food Standards Agency. Listed below are the latest findings of council inspectors, as they are back in Bradford. Almost 4,000 premises across Bradford
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Exhibition opens to celebrate work of artists with different disabilties
A NEW “unique and diverse” exhibition celebrating the work of 20 artists with different disabilities has opened at a mill art gallery. The .artmaker exhibition at Sunny Bank Mills Gallery in Farsley features artists from the Henshaws Arts and Crafts
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Hagyard and Gledhill manage medals as City of Bradford shine in Sheffield
A SQUAD of City of Bradford Swimming Club’s senior and age group swimmers, who all train with Bradford Aquatics Competition Programme travelled to Ponds Forge in Sheffield to compete in the North East Region Age Group/Open and Age Group Championships
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Top 5 dog friendly getaways in the UK
In the UK we really love our animals, and more and more that means taking them on holiday with us. For dog owners, going away for a long weekend or staycation without your furry friend is practically unheard of. If you’re planning a winter weekend
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Iceland Christmas ad urges support for Wales and England at the World Cup
After a week of Live streaming Noddy Holder on Iceland’s website, where he has been left looking extremely bored in an empty room, Iceland reveals its official not-Christmas, Christmas advert and it has a clear message for the nation; #NOTYETNODDY.
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Football fans warned they face £5,000 driving fine over World Cup mistake
Football fans getting excited for the World Cup in Qatar are being warned not to get carried away behind the wheel, or they could face fines of up to £5,000. The home nations have been preparing for their opening World Cup fixtures with the tournament
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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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Family's fury as Council suggests deer could have damaged flowers on grave
A BRADFORD family has been left heartbroken after flowers they left on their mother and sister's grave were damaged. Linda Simpson laid her sister Carol Whitham to rest in Scholemoor Cemetery on Monday, November 7. The Thornton woman passed
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Jeanes' life changing choice to switch rugby codes (Part two)
IN part two of rugby correspondent Bill Marshall’s interview with David Jeanes, part of the last Great Britain squad to win the Rugby League World Cup in 1972, the 78-year-old from Bingley recalls how a knock on his door changed his life and how, just
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Man, 21, spared jail after being caught with over 100 wraps of Class A drugs
A MAN aged 21 caught with more than 100 wraps of Class A drugs on him had now got a four-year jail sentence hanging over him, a judge warned today. In an unusual case, Mohammed Hanif was spared immediate custody for possession of heroin and crack
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BANTAMS v NORTHAMPTON: Match stats and player ratings
CITY suffered another dose of home heartache as Northampton put them in their place. T&A chief sports writer SIMON PARKER was at a soggy Valley Parade and provides the match stats and his player ratings. MAN OF THE MATCH A thin selection
