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Victorian Christmas Market with 80 festive stalls back again this Sunday
The popular Victorian Christmas Market is bringing festive magic to Bradford this weekend. Bradford Industrial Museum has been transformed into a Victorian Christmas wonderland for the first time in two years. People can expect 80 festive
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Reader letter: 'All utilities should be state owned'
SIR - People should not believe that the Government is giving them money towards their energy bills. The money is given to the energy providers as a subsidy to ensure their profit margins remain at the levels expected. I firmly believe that
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Nuisance motorbiker taken off roads in Bradford South action
Police have taken a nuisance motorbiker off the roads after receiving community intelligence. West Yorkshire Police’s Bradford South NPT recovered the bike from the Woodside area as part of Operation Steerside. A spokesperson for the Operation
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Erotic deepfakes without consent to be made illegal after review
The creation and sharing of pornographic deepfakes without consent is to be made illegal after the Law Commission recommended a series of changes to the UK's online and privacy legislation. The Law Commission also advised that Police should be
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Farewell party at popular cafe in Bradford TONIGHT - DJs, retro games and much more
A much loved community hub and café in Bradford city centre is hosting its “final farewell” event today. Bread + Roses - run by a cooperative of local businesses, food producers, arts groups and charities – made the decision to close its doors
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Parents warned over bacteria outbreak after schoolchild dies
Parents have been warned over a new bacteria outbreak in schools after a child died. The UK Health Security Agency confirmed the death of the schoolchild while another is currently in the hospital battling the invasive infection found in a Surrey
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Walk: Network of caves at Stump Cross Caverns
THE walk from Stump Cross Caverns is a simple, circular walk across the high moors of Greenhow Hill with some beautiful views, particularly to the south over Simon’s Seat. Mining pot holes exist in the area nearest the caves but now it is only
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Food hygiene standards explained: How ratings work and what each number means
Hundreds of new inspections by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) take place across the country each day. Inspectors go anywhere from restaurants, pubs and cafes to takeaways, food vans, canteens and stalls. Other locations for food hygiene inspections
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Convenience store selling meat given one-star food hygiene rating
A butchers and grocery store has been told it needs to make major improvements in its food hygiene standards. Hecky Stores, on Cemetery Road, Heckmondwike, was given an overall one-star food hygiene rating, following the Food Standards Agency’s
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Illegal tobacco and vapes seized in series of raids
Police have seized a number of illegal tobacco and vape products in a series of raids. West Yorkshire Trading Standards (WYTS) has been out with West Yorkshire Police in Shipley and the Bradford city area this week. The big hauls of dodgy vapes
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When a new frontage created a modern look at John Street Market
WOULDN'T you love to be a fly on this bench? The entrance to John Street Market is pictured in November 1971, when cool dudes with shoulder-length hair sat with senior citizens watching the world go by. The new frontage, with 13 shops and a bank
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Police seize car following stop for driving at night without headlights
Police discovered more than first expected when they pulled this Toyota driver over in Bradford. The motorist was seen driving in the University of Bradford area without any lights on at night. West Yorkshire Police’s city NPT stopped the car
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'A sad day if this pub is lost': Story of New Beehive Inn
DR PAUL JENNINGS looks back at the story behind the New Beehive Inn on Westgate: A recent report in the Telegraph & Argus on the refusal of a planning application to convert the ground floor of the former New Beehive Inn to offices prompted reflections
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Wanted man is located and arrested by police
A MAN wanted by West Yorkshire Police has been found. An appeal had been issued to trace James Newsome, 28, from Batley. In an update, the force said: "James Newsome, 28, from Batley who was wanted by officers in Kirklees has now been located
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LETTER: Time to give Skipton's 'Mr Sport', Roger Ingham, a helping hand
IT was with some sadness that I heard that Roger had suffered a stroke recently. Having spoken to him since then, I am pleased to say that his mental faculties are still as sharp as ever, but he is struggling with his walking, needing the aid of
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Inside vibrant high street pub proving to be big hit
FOR THE past century a distinctively-shaped building in Bingley’s Main Street has welcomed people from the town and beyond. Many will remember the Myrtle Cinema, which was once one of four in the town. It opened in 1921 and closed in 1964, when
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Check out our pick of new Yorkshire-themed books
BY day Jenny Loweth is the court reporter at the Telegraph & Argus. She’s also a prolific author, and has released the sixth book in her series of horse-themed adventures. Jenny brings to her books both her love of horses and her knowledge of crime
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Who is crazy enough to queue at 4am for a toy carrot?
WHAT makes people want to get up at 4am to queue outside a supermarket for a soft toy shaped like a carrot? That’s exactly what customers at Aldi have been doing. Aldi customers waited at 4am outside stores while 77,000 people were held in
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Reader letter: 'The poppy is not a political statement'
SIR - With regard to Alan Bates' letter(T&A, November 18) 'Football should stay out of politics'. He mentions poppies on football shirts. The poppy is not political but to remember and to raise money for the brave men and women and animals
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Reader letter: 'GPs aren't the only people who work hard!'
SIR - Your online version published the opinion of Dr Amir Khan on the vote by GPs to only work Monday to Friday from 9 to 5. According to Dr Khan this is right because GPs work really hard and have families. Might I point out that GPs are very
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Injury and gale force winds didn't stop fundraising friends
“IF WE are still friends at 50 let’s do something ridiculous.” Warren Knowles grew up with his pal Gaven Whitaker. They went to Hartington Middle School in Keighley together and on to Oakbank Secondary School. As teenagers the pair made a pledge
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World Cup goal made it a birthday to remember for McCall
THAT’S the first week of the World Cup gone - are you starting to get giddy yet? Here's a nostalgic theme that might help to stir the juices a bit more as we look back at one of City’s favourite sons and his own special memories of the greatest
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Philip Davies hears about £50m work Asda is doing to help communities out
A BRADFORD district MP met with Asda to hear about the work the supermarket is doing across the area to support communities and charities. Shipley MP Philip Davies met bosses at Asda’s Creating Change for Better event in Westminster where the retailer
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Man in court after stealing jeans and aftershave from Next
A BRADFORD man appeared in court after he stole from the Next store in the Forster Square Retail Park. Shahram Mahmood Aziz, 21 of Queens Road, Manningham, was charged with theft from a shop. Join our Crime & Breaking News Facebook group
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Call for Council to apologise over school closure U-turn after 'anguish' caused
A COUNCILLOR has called on a local authority to apologise over its handling of a primary school it had considered closing. Councillor Andrew Carter, leader of the Conservative opposition on Leeds Council welcomed the Labour administration’s decision
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Czajka cares about your career
Czajka Care Group is recruiting, as more residents are choosing to move into its five popular care homes and nursing homes in Nab Wood near Shipley, Steeton and Cross Hills – between Skipton and Keighley. Czajka Care Group is currently recruiting
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Police have spent more than £2m in five years dealing with dangerous dogs
WEST Yorkshire Police has spent more than £2 million over the past five years dealing with dangerous dogs. A Freedom of Information (FOI) sent to the force showed dangerous dog cases have cost police £2,006,849 from April 2018 until now. These
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Some of the best reviewed takeaways in Bradford 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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Dying grandfather is granted wish to spend his final moments at home with family
A HEARTBROKEN son has spoken of his father’s final moments as he fulfilled his last wish of dying at home. Fred Butler died at his Little Horton home less than 10 minutes after being taken back by an ambulance. He was 61 and suffered from chronic
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The safe space in Bradford offering dignity to those in need as 'hard winter' looms
COMMUNITY leaders gathered to celebrate the launch of a new centre which hopes to provide a safe space for those in need as a "hard winter" approaches. The Jubilee Centre on Jermyn Street, close to the city centre, was purchased by The Light Church
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Top 10 stolen cars in UK for 2022 revealed - Is yours on the list?
Ford Fiestas and Range Rovers were named among the most stolen cars in the UK for 2022 according to data from the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency). The data was analysed by car leasing company Rivervale Leasing found up to November 22
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Top 5 European Christmas markets to visit this festive season
Visiting Christmas markets is truly a great way to spend the festive period. From mulled wine and hot food, fairground rides and ice skates to just taking a walk around the themed stalls and decorations, it truly does put you in the festive mood.
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Inquest to open into death of man killed in Mayo Avenue crash
AN inquest is to open into the death of a man who was killed in a crash on a major Bradford road. Nicky Tidswell, known as ‘Tiddy’, died in the crash on Mayo Avenue last Saturday. An inquest into the 35-year-old’s death will be opened at Bradford
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Bradford GP surgeries react to appointments league table
MEDICAL practices in the Bradford district have responded to figures showing how many appointments were held with GPs across the country during October. According to NHS data, three Bradford surgeries were among those with the fewest appointments
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Bradford driver banned for six months for driving without due care and attention
A BRADFORD man has been banned for driving without due care and attention in Leeds. Lukas Dawson, 33, of Sunbridge Road, appeared in court to face the charge earlier this month. He committed the offence on October 24 last year. Dawson
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Woman caught speeding at 75mph on 50mph Bradford district road
A WOMAN has been fined for speeding on a major road in the Bradford district. Zobia Kauser, 31, of Sandygate, Keighley, faced a charge of exceeding the 50mph speed after being caught by manned equipment. Kauser was caught speeding at 75mph
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Bower eager to forget midweek heartbreak as Boston challenge awaits
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) will be hoping to put Tuesday's gut wrenching 1-0 defeat at Barnbury Utd behind them, as they prepare to host Boston United today. Avenue were moments away from taking a hard earned point back to Bradford, however, the hosts
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Chairman addresses fans amid concern over manager's departure from Guiseley
GUISELEY departed company with manager Danny Ellis on Monday and it has sparked a lot of debate within the club's community. Chairman Gary Douglas has since spoken in order to address some of the concerns amongst fans, in a statement format.
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No boom and bust again: Bulls won't break bank with Dunning's overhaul
MARK Dunning has stressed there will be no “boom or bust” risk with Bulls recruitment anymore. It will be a very different squad lining up at Odsal next season with 12 new arrivals so far and 16 departures since their bottom-half finish in the
