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Did someone urinate in opposition goalkeeper's waterbottle? Club launches inquiry
GUISELEY have launched an investigation after a fan was filmed allegedly urinating in the water bottle of an opposition goalkeeper. Warrington’s Tony Thompson was then sent off in the FA Trophy tie for squirting the liquid at him. A furious
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Major Bradford city centre road blocked after crash
A MAJOR Bradford city centre road was blocked after a crash. The collision happened on Canal Road (A6037), near its junction with Bolton Lane. Join our new traffic and travel Facebook group to keep up to date with the latest on the roads
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More details revealed on multi-million pound plans for listed city centre building
MORE details of an art group’s multi-million pound plans to redevelop a listed city centre building have been revealed. Earlier this month, Kala Sangam announced that it had grand plans for its current home – St Peter’s House in Little Germany.
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New gym at Headingley thanks to Yorkshire Cricket and motor firm tie-in
A PARTNERSHIP between the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation – the official charity of Yorkshire County Cricket Club – and Vertu Motors has enabled an expansion of the Foundation’s cricket college facilities with the installation of an on-site gym for students
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Jet2 goes full swing into golf breaks to Turkey - all the details
JET2holidays has launched a selection of new golf packages to Antalya in Turkey, giving golfers the chance to enjoy a getaway to one of the most sought-after destinations in Europe. The new golf packages, from the UK’s leading tour operator to
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How tea and chat sessions in popular Bradford cafe are helping to empower women
A POPULAR cafe has teamed up with a community group to provide Bradford women the opportunity to get together and discuss important topics over tea as a way of empowering women and building their self-confidence. Kunafa Tea cafe on Thornton Road
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How you can sing Christmas carols by candlelight in Bradford district village
PEOPLE can step into Christmas early by taking part in a carol service in a Bradford district village. ‘Carols by Candlelight’ will take place at the main hall at Victoria Hall, Victoria Road, in Saltaire from 6pm on Sunday, December 4. Those
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Crimestoppers warns of risk of more domestic abuse around World Cup and Christmas
CRIMESTOPPERS is asking communities in Yorkshire to be aware of the risk of a rise in domestic abuse with the start of the football World Cup and the festive period around the corner. A recent study highlights that when England lose a game, domestic
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Bradford-born wrestler 'War ready' for his first major WWE show main event clash
A BRADFORD district-born star will be part of the main event of one of wrestling’s biggest annual shows this weekend. Luke Menzies, who competes as Ridge Holland in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), will be part of the showpiece match at the
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Connect Bradford to Manchester Piccadilly and more Brighouse trains, say rail group
A NEW connection from Bradford to Manchester Piccadilly and double the number of trains at Brighouse station, are two of the demands from a local rail users group. Halifax & District Rail Action Group (HADRAG) has set out a number of demands ahead
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Watch: Pregnant mum had 'nowhere to go' in crash with suspected drink driver
A mum has spoken of how a suspected drink driver “changed her life forever” after smashing into her car on the wrong side of the road. Tanya Palmer, who was 22 weeks pregnant at the time, said it has left a lasting impact on her life. “It’s
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Football fans in Bradford rejoice as England hit Iran for six in World Cup
PUBGOERS in Bradford were in good voice this afternoon as England raced into a convincing lead in their opening World Cup 2022 match. Many pubs in the district were busy as football fans watched the Three Lions roar into a 6-2 lead against Iran
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Technology and digital entertainment for the elderly
The pandemic has demonstrated that occupying one's leisure time is not trivial. Filling time does not appear to be a social urgency until it is clear how its use correlates with variables such as depression, sadness, anguish, and other symptoms of
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District councillors and MP argue for targeted road safety approach
ILKLEY’S Conservative district councillors and MP Robbie Moore have spoken out against a plan to impose blanket 20mph limits and traffic calming measures, such as speed bumps, across Ilkley and Ben Rhydding. Instead they are backing a targeted
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Woman raises over £3,000 for BRI after husband's stroke
A BRADFORD woman has raised over £3,000 for the stroke and rehabilitation unit at the Bradford Royal infirmary (BRI) to mark four years of her husband’s recovery. Angela Smith, 50, from Queensbury, held a fundraiser at the Clayton Liberal Club
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BBC iPlayer down ahead of England Vs Iran World Cup game
Viewers have shared that BBC iPlayer seems to have crashed, as England play their first match in the World Cup in Qatar. Fans watching the match took to social media to share their issues as one wrote: "Seriously?!… BBC iPlayer has gone down!?
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Work well underway at new housing development near M62 in Cleckheaton
WORK is well underway to build 122 homes on a former green belt site in Cleckheaton alongside the M62 motorway. Barratt Homes is building a range of two, three and four bedroom homes at Whitechapel Road, as well as a new t-junction to access the
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Why is the England team taking the knee at the World Cup in Qatar?
England will launch their World Cup campaign today (November 21) as they take on Iran in their first match. But before the match begins, players on the England team will be taking the knee after manager Gareth Southgate confirmed the news.
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England Vs Iran: Starting line up revealed ahead of first World Cup match
England are taking to the pitch today as they play their first game of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. England will play against Iran in their group B match. England manager Gareth Southgate made just two changes from the Euro 2020 final defeat
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Tributes to much loved 35-year-old man 'gone too soon' in tragic crash
More floral tributes have been left in memory of a “special” 35-year-old man who died in an early-hours crash. Nicky Tidswell, known by the nickname ‘Tiddy’, died in the collision on Mayo Avenue shortly after 3.30am on Saturday. A line of
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Club 'honoured' to receive prestigious cricket league award
BRIAN Pearson says he is ‘humbled and honoured to have received the Gordon Rigg Bradford Premier League’s most prestigious award - the Sir Leonard Hutton Trophy. Pearson is not the only man to have driven Woodlands from being a yo-yo member of
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Bradford MP 'deeply saddened' by teen's death in Pakistan
A Bradford MP has described feeling “deeply saddened” by the death of a 14-year-old boy believed to be from Manningham. Reports emerged that teenager Adil Khan had sadly died whilst abroad in Pakistan over the weekend. Unverified reports claim
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Tribute paid after sudden death of popular father-of-seven
TRIBUTE has been paid following the sudden death of a popular Keighley father-of-seven. Ansar Mahmood – who was 49 – collapsed whilst working at town-centre shop Top Trends, in Cavendish Street. Family friend, Keighley Central district councillor
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Banned driver who got behind wheel of Lamborghini is jailed
A 23-YEAR-old Bradford man, who was caught driving a Lamborghini while banned, has been jailed. Hasaam Hussain, of Ferndale Grove, Bradford, was spotted driving a Lamborghini Urus on Harewood Street in Bradford on July 7, 2022. He admitted
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Bower left to rue missed chances as Avenue crash to derby defeat in Trophy
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) bowed out of the FA Trophy at the first hurdle as Farsley Celtic earned the derby bragging rights at the Horsfall Stadium. Farsley had taken a two-goal lead through Bobby Johnson and Kian Scales, before a first professional
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Retrospective chai cafe plan refused a second time
A RETROSPECTIVE application for a chai tea shop on Leeds Road, Bradford, has been refused a second time. The company behind Dudh Pathi argued that their business had incorrectly been classed as a café or take away when planning officers refused
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Grandson of former Labour MP bids to stand in next General Election
THE grandson of Ann Cryer, Labour's most successful MP in the Keighley and Ilkley constituency, is vying to represent the constituency. Patrick Kilduff, 26, raised in both Ilkley and Keighley, has been shortlisted as a prospective parliamentary
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Man critical after being pulled from canal. Three arrested on suspicion of assault
A MAN was taken to hospital in a critical condition after being pulled from the canal near Gallows Bridge, in Skipton, following an alleged assault. Three teenagers were arrested after the incident which occurred just before 10pm on Friday, November
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21 per cent of Yorkshire retirees consider part-time job due to cost of living
WITH the cost of living on the rise, new research by Churchill Retirement Living has found that 21 per cent of retired adults in Yorkshire are considering a part-time job to keep afloat. The research of 1,500 retirees also found that 17 per cent
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Book of condolence: Share your tributes to Bradford boy Adil Khan
THE Telegraph & Argus has started this book of condolence to bring together tributes to Adil Khan. The Bradford 14-year-old is believed to have been killed in Pakistan. Unverified reports claim Adil died in a shooting incident while he was
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Man with 30-year heroin habit set up own trafficking business to pay off huge debt
A BRADFORD drug dealer running his own trafficking business to help pay off a multi-thousand pound debt has been jailed for three years and four months. Zaffar Shafi, 55, had been an entrenched heroin addict for 30 years and owed up to £30,000
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Darts star Cullen ready for Butlin's trip during busy spell of action
A BRADFORD darts ace is looking forward to an early start at the oche later this week at a major competition during a busy spell of action for him. Joe Cullen, of Wyke, is busy preparing for his first round match this Friday in the PDC Cazoo Players
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Bradford-born footballer Mason Greenwood facing trial next year
BRADFORD-BORN Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has made his first appearance at crown court. The 21-year-old forward is accused of attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour. Greenwood appeared at Minshull Street
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Eccleshill swoop to impressive victory in mixed weekend for our teams
ECCLESHILL are 10th in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division after a 2-1 home win over bottom-placed Yorkshire Amateur. The Eagles swooped to a 2-0 half-time lead thanks to strikes from Jack Crook on 25 minutes and Matthew Sykes on
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Wildlife officers deal with 15 incidents in 24 hours on duty
West Yorkshire Police's wildlife force has dealt with 15 incidents in just 24 hours. The team, which specialises in wildlife crime, shared an insight into their busy shift on Sunday. There were four incidents involving loose horses and five
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Scarlette Douglas breaks silence after ‘whirlwind’ I’m A Celebrity exit
Scarlette Douglas has returned to social media after she was voted out of the I’m a Celebrity jungle. She became the second celebrity to be voted off the I'm A Celeb jungle on Sunday. The TV presenter and property expert's exit follows Loose
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Met Office warns strong winds and freezing temperatures are set to batter UK
The UK is braced for gusty winds, heavy rain, and freezing cold temperatures on Monday, according to the Met Office. Across parts of south-west England and South Wales, a yellow wind warning has been issued as guts of 55mph to 65mph should be expected
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NSPCC warns children at risk of domestic violence during World Cup
AS we head into this month's World Cup, millions of people will be cheering on the English and Welsh teams. Whether football comes home or not, many of us will be glued to our screens as the tournament plays out in pubs and livings-rooms. International
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Proud Welshman Hughes has mixed feelings about playing World Cup in Qatar
LIKE any football fan, Mark Hughes will be glued to his TV throughout the World Cup. There will no prouder Welshman following his country’s progress in their first appearance in the finals for 64 years. But as chuffed as Hughes will be to see
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Firefighters spend 90 minutes removing ring stuck on patient's finger
Two fire stations had to be called to Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) to remove a ring that was stuck on a man’s finger. The patient had a swollen hand which made wearing his ring painful. Firefighters from Leeds had tried to cut the ring off
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'He has put my family's health at risk': Keeper's fury after fan pees in water bottle
GUISELEY have launched an investigation after a fan was filmed allegedly urinating in the water bottle of an opposition goalkeeper. Warrington’s Tony Thompson was then sent off in the FA Trophy tie for squirting the liquid at him. A furious
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Bradford man banned from driving for six months after speeding on major road
A BRADFORD man has been banned from driving for six months after he was caught driving almost three times over the speed limit. Matthew Kenny, 23, of Burneston Gardens in Buttershaw, was caught breaking the 30mph speed limit by driving at 87mph
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Scrooge and Santa expected as Christmas market returns after two years
A MUCH-loved Christmas market is returning after a two year absence. Bradford Industrial Museum’s Victorian Christmas Market was one of the city’s most popular festive events, attracting thousands to the Eccleshill Museum. Concerns over the
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Community tree planting planned at Sports Village
Bradford Council is kicking off National Tree Week with a community planting event in Wyke. Volunteers are invited to drop in and help out between 10am and 3pm on Saturday November 26, at the new Wyke Sports Village, where a community planting
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Plan for new all-female sixth form college in Bradford
A BRADFORD education trust is submitting a bid to open an all-girls STEM sixth form college. Feversham Education Trust is preparing to submit a bid to the Department of Education under the Wave 15 of mainstream free school application process,
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Plans to change 'Britain's most dangerous' crossing as soon as funds available
BRADFORD Council has pledged to carry out an immediate inspection of a crossing that has caused national concern after a viral video. The council has acknowledged concerns over the zebra crossing on Horton Grange Road, which has been labelled '
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Council considering legal action to secure derelict mill site blighted by fires
BRADFORD Council is considering legal proceedings against the owners of a mill that has suffered repeated fires in recent years. On Tuesday evening, fire crews were called to Barkerend Mills, a derelict former mill that looms over the Bradford
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This fly-tipping hot spot could be fenced off to deter criminals
A FLY tipped site in Wyke could soon be fenced off to deter criminals. The land at Silver Street, off Huddersfield Road, has previously been used for car parking, but is currently covered with fly tipped waste. When the Telegraph & Argus visited
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Bradford man jailed for damaging police cell and harassment
A BRADFORD man has been jailed for damaging a police cell and harassment. Michael Holt, 55, of Crosley Wood Road in Bingley, was sentenced to 14 weeks when his case was heard at Bradford And Keighley Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, November 16
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City Social: 'Even we could win a home game against Qatar' rue Bantams fans
BRADFORD City’s upturn in form came to an abrupt end with a home defeat. Mark Hughes’ side lost 3-1 to play-off rivals Northampton Town, with Andy Cook grabbing a last-gasp consolation penalty in a 3-1 reverse. A crowd of 18,666 saw the Bantams
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Charity worker snatched young mum’s pendant from her neck
A CHARITY worker who snatched a young mother’s pendant from her neck, pulling her along next to a car until the chain broke, has been spared an immediate prison sentence. Lukman Ishfaq was guilty of ‘an impulsive act of stupidity’ when he grabbed
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'We will get to the bottom of it': Hughes pledges answers to City home form
MARK Hughes has vowed to get to the root of City’s Valley Parade heartache - and to sort it. The Bantams wasted their chance to move into League Two automatic promotion spots for the first time with Saturday’s loss to Northampton. They have
