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Car Review: Citroen C4 is an intriguing option
THE latest C4 is an intriguing vehicle - with Citroen taking a different approach to the family hatchback market. The dominant forces in this sector - notably the Focus and Golf - are tailored towards performance and retain a traditional hatchback
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Former Bradford City loan winger appointed to League Two hot-seat
FORMER City loanee Matty Etherington has been appointed as Crawley’s third manager of the season. Etherington succeeds Lewis Young, who announced earlier that he had left the club after eight years. Young, who made over 200 appearances for
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The Importance of Cats Protection and its Volunteers - Maryam Bououden, PHGS
As the UK’s largest feline charity, Cats Protection state they have a “vision of a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs”. They’re involved in the rehoming of cats, matching the right cat, to the right home
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Full list of Bradford's 'Warm Spaces' and opening times this November and December
Bradford's ‘Warm Spaces’ are dedicated safe havens for anyone in need of help this winter amid the cost of living crisis. The Warm Spaces are places people can go – completely free of charge – to spend time during the day or evenings if they are
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All you need to know about Keighley's Christmas light switch-on tonight
Keighley is set to sparkle once again this evening as the Christmas light switch-on nears. Here's a brief round-up of everything you need to know. Who is switching on the Christmas lights this year? The town's festive lights will be switched
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Police link incidents after 4x4 deliberately rams into homes - what we know
A driver who deliberately rammed two houses with a 4x4 car has caused serious structural damage. A silver Mitsubishi Shogun with a distinctive green stripe was driven at the first property on Bracewell Drive, Halifax, at 6.49pm on Friday (November
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Will it be a white Christmas? Met Office releases long range forecast for December
If you’re holding out for a white Christmas this year, you may be waiting a while as the Met Office has released its long-range forecast for December. While snow is not forecast, it will be a frosty month with unsettled weather. The first half
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Cristiano Ronaldo 'offered' massive £186 million deal after leaving Man United
Former Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered £186 million to move his career to Saudi Arabia, according to a report by CBS. The Portuguese footballer who captains his country's national team left Man United after a spat
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Bantams react as Strictly Come Dancing judge makes Bradford City jibe at Hamza
Strictly Come Dancing’s Anton Du Beke has caused a stir after suggesting Hamza Yassin’s tango looked like he “played centre forward for Bradford City”. The cameraman and his partner Jowita Przystal took to the dancefloor for an intense Argentine
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How to boost your child's mental wellbeing on dark, cold days
AT this time of year, it can be common for us to feel a little less positive. With shorter, darker days and cold, wet weather, it’s easy to understand why a lot of people find themselves slipping into more negative moods and mindsets. Those feelings
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Bradford artist calls out for children's artwork for 2023 calendar
ALL my life I have been told or heard people say: “You won’t get a job in art.” When I taught art, in a school, I occupied a spare classroom as an art room. It was only for a year, but I made sure it was a hive of fun and useful information. Every
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Family mourns 5-year-old boy's death after he was sent home from hospital
A mourning family has said that their five-year-old boy would still be alive today if health professionals listened to them about their concerns. The child's uncle, Zaheer Ahmed, said he "begged and begged" for Yusuf Mahmud Nazir to be taken in
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Double yellow lines and parking restrictions planned for some roads - see the list
A CONSULTATION has been launched on Bradford Council’s plans to introduce ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions to a number of roads across the Shipley area. Bradford Council has proposed the new traffic restrictions in the hopes of improving
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Conservative councillor suspended by party whip amid investigation
A Conservative councillor has been suspended by the whip over what he branded as “baseless allegations”. Long-standing Pudsey councillor Simon Seary issued a statement following the Leeds Conservative Group's decision. The politician, who has
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Bradford 'continues to be major player' says business leader
IT was a great honour to be elected as President of the Bradford Chamber of Commerce last year. I am deeply passionate about this city, its businesses and, above all, its people. When we gathered for our annual Chamber dinner last year, I said
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Life model session part of art group's next set of meetings
BRIGHOUSE Art Circle has given details of its next two meetings. The group’s monthly life model session will be held on Thursday, December 1 from 7.30pm. This will be followed by a Christmas activity workshop led by Martin Farrar seven days later
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Work to repair heritage stone streets in Bradford city centre to last until next year
WORK to restore heritage stonework on Bradford streets following recent gas works will be completed by March. In recent months, areas of intricate paving in the city centre have been replaced by swathes of black tarmacadam. It was put in place
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Planned accommodation for graduates would cost £1,200 a month in rent
Graduates moving into a co-living space on the outskirts of Leeds city centre will have to fork out an eye-watering £1,200 a month for the privilege. That’s if developers Parklane Group Ltd are granted their wish to convert an old library into
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Pick up a vintage or collectable book at special charity sale
A SPECIAL book sale is being held next month offering vintage and collectables to raise money for a local charity. Age UK Bradford District will hold the sale at its Shipley Hub on Saturday, December 10. David Green from the charity has been
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Experts reveal the most dangerous Christmas number ones to drive your car to
With Christmas fast approaching and December just around the corner, it may be tempting to crank up the volume to some festive tunes while 'driving home for Christmas'. However, experts have warned that some songs may be more dangerous to drive
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Experts warn drivers to avoid driving on this day
If you ever wondered what the worst day to drive is but aren’t sure, then you’re in luck. As experts at Bristol Street Motors have shared their latest study that reveals the worst day to drive. Friday was named the worst day of the week to
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Tribute to Lion King-obsessed dance mum from Bradford in Disney show
A Bradford dancing school has paid tribute to one of its late dance mums in a special show at Disneyland Paris. Paris Cherise Dance Company wanted to honour the life of Buttershaw's Michelle Davis, mum to six-year-old dancer Sarabi Robinson, and
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Two-bedroom house in Bradford up for 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 two-bedroom semi-detached property on Broadstone Way, Holme Wood, is up for grabs with a guide price of £30,000 plus. It is lot number five. The
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Doubt cast over whether Covid vaccine campaigns will reach those who have refused jab
A COUNCILLOR has questioned whether continued campaigns encouraging people to have the Covid vaccine are a waste of money. Speaking at a meeting where a report on how Bradford was living with Covid, Councillor Paul Godwin questioned whether public
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Man with no rail ticket said it may have 'dropped out of his pocket'
A MAN has been fined after failing to produce a train ticket for a journey between Bradford and Manchester. According to court documents Peter Wayre, 39, of Kershaw Street, Bradford, made the journey on April 5 this year. Join our Crime
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Man appears in court for driving on Bradford road while banned
A MAN has appeared in court for driving while banned in Bradford. Stuart Froggatt, 30, of Broadway, Leeds, faced one charge of driving while disqualified. He was caught driving a motor vehicle, namely a Ford Transit, while disqualified from
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Take a tour of world-famous village as the countdown to Christmas is brought to life
SALTAIRE will host a countdown to Christmas in style with its annual Living Advent Calendar event which sees village home’s windows lit up. Residents of the World Heritage Site will illuminate 56 windows throughout the village. Running since
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BEHIND BARS: Criminals who were jailed in Bradford this week
A VODKA-FUELLED man was jailed for eight years and three months for brutally beating his partner and leaving her with life-threatening injuries. Martin Mitchell attacked the woman at her flat in Tranter Grove, Tyersal, Bradford, when he was ‘steaming
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TV soap writer from Bradford looks at football from 100 years ago in new book
A BRADFORD-born TV soap scriptwriter-turned-author has turned back time in his latest football book. Marvin Close, best known for writing and storylining hundreds of episodes of TV shows including Emmerdale, Coronation Street, Tracey Beaker and
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What to expect in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Sunday November 27
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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Drivers warned of little known offences that could add points on to your licence
It’s a well-known fact that when driving you must be very cautious to make sure you’re not breaking any laws or regulations, so you don’t risk fines or gaining points. But in recent years many have forgotten about the small errors that could end
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Meet the not-for-profit shop recycling Christmas trees and saving waste from landfill
A SMALL not-for-profit business has turned unwanted artificial Christmas trees into new ones and saves more than 750 shopping baskets worth of waste going to landfill each year. Scraptastic, in Bradford Road, Shipley opened in 2018 and has been
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Here's the latest food hygiene ratings for the Bradford district
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
