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Let's Switch On Christmas! Taya Tur, Prince Henry's Grammar School
One of the highlights of the Otley calendar is the outstanding Christmas light switch on. It brings the small tight-knit community of Otley together and is the perfect way to start the Christmas season. On these bleak and foggy nights, a warm and welcoming
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Otley Woolpack Choir celebrates 10th anniversary: Laura Elkington -PHGS
Woolpack studios choir celebrated 10 years at Otley courthouse along with Otley Rock Orchestra in November. For their tenth anniversary, the choir rehearsed and performed a concert at Otley courthouse using 10 of specially selected songs
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Quality, Quality, Quality Street! - Maryam Bououden, Prince Henrys Grammar School
In the run up to Christmas, Quality Street are weighing heavy on the supermarket shelves, in their iconic coloured tins, hoping to entice the chocolate lovers amongst us. After all, Christmas isn’t Christmas without the distinctive tin or tub adorning
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Recent study suggests how 1 in 4 of young people have experienced bullying at school
In recent years, cyber bullying has been on the rise, in ways we’ve never seen before. While this is not really news to anyone, what is making cyber bullying a growing problem is exacerbated by the fact that victims are almost two times more likely to
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E-scooters and hoverboards banned from Northern stations and trains from tomorrow
E-SCOOTERS, hoverboards and e-skateboards will be banned from all Northern Rail stations and trains from tomorrow. Electrically powered scooters have been increasingly popular over the past year despite there being very specific rules and regulations
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Heavy traffic after crash on one of Bradford's busiest roads
LATEST NEWS: Little girl rushed to hospital with leg injuries after crash on busy road THERE was heavy traffic on one of Bradford's busiest roads after a crash this evening. The collision happened on Leeds Road (A647), near Istanbul Restaurant
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Rising 'complacency' over Covid vaccines - health boss warns
There is rising “complacency” among the general public about vaccines, a senior Leeds health official has warned. Victoria Eaton, the city’s director of public health, said take-up rates of the Covid booster and winter flu jab among vulnerable
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Random attack left man unconscious with broken jaw and needing surgery
A RANDOM attack in Leeds left a man unconscious with a broken jaw and needing metal plate surgery. West Yorkshire Police has launched an image appeal to identify a suspect who is wanted in connection with the attack in Leeds at 5.50pm on November
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'You can't make it up' - train taking Mayor to meeting on rail chaos is cancelled
THE Mayor of West Yorkshire said “you can’t make it up” after the train she was taking to a meeting to discuss rail chaos was cancelled. On Wednesday, Tracy Brabin was one of several Northern leaders who had arranged to meet with Transport Secretary
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Trial date set as woman pleads not guilty to murder of Bradford man
A WOMAN pleaded not guilty to the murder of a Bradford man today. Ian Mitchell, 34, and Sarah Pearson, 22, will go on trial for the murder of 65-year-old Stephen Kershaw in February of next year. Pearson, who appeared via a link from prison
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Teacher helps families in crisis at Christmas -Olivia Myers Bingley Grammar School
As we reach the run up to Christmas,many families in and around Bradford are feeling the effects of the economic crisis. Bingley Grammar School`s Mrs Greening has been encouraging her Yr10 form(and other forms in the year)if able,to donate some
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Zebra crossing horror leaves junior doctor in prison and four people badly injured
A YOUNG mother lost her leg and three other pedestrians, including two little boys, were severely injured when they were struck by a black Suzuki Swift driven by a junior doctor, Bradford Crown Court heard today. James Celaire ran into the two
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The Fairytale of New York: Review - Amber Peacock, Prince Henry’s Grammar School
Direct from the West End, this festive tale of going back home to Ireland for Christmas is back! Showcased at St George’s Hall in Bradford, this musical features all kinds of singing, dancing and instruments. From ballet to Irish dancing, violins to
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The Importance of Shopping Small - Olivia Myers Bingley Grammar School
With the cost of living rising,everyone is feeling under pressure,but none more so than small businesses.I talked to Amy Wilde-Petty from TheLandOfTheCuckoo about the highs and lows of running a small business and balancing it with another job.
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'It's more than a sport': Bradford Boxing Academy finds new home
A BOXING academy was welcomed into a new home as part of a ceremony in Bradford today. Bradford Boxing Academy (BBA), previously known as Bradford Police and College Boxing Academy, is now at Unique Fitness at the University of Bradford. Offering
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Elderly man assaulted in late-night robbery which left him with 'severe' injuries
AN elderly man was the victim of a robbery that left him with serious injuries. Police are appealing for information following the incident, which happened in the Cleckheaton area. "The offence, which happened on The Greenway between Tesco
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Train held up following reports of a fight involving a man and a woman
RAIL passengers on a Leeds to Skipton train yesterday evening were held up for around half an hour after a fight reportedly broke out. Just after the 7pm start of the football World Cup match between England and Wales, the 6.56pm train out of Leeds
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How you can meet The Apprentice winner who runs Bradford dessert parlour
THE winner of this year’s series of The Apprentice, who has a dessert parlour in Bradford, will meet shoppers this weekend. Harpreet Kaur, will be hosting a meet and greet at White Rose Shopping Centre on Sunday, December 4, to celebrate the rebrand
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'Downtrodden' ambulance workers vote to strike confirms union
MORE than 10,000 ambulance workers have voted to strike across nine trusts in England and Wales, the GMB union has announced. No one in the health service takes strike action lightly and today shows just how desperate they are, says the GMB.
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Bradford's Nigerian community to celebrate Christmas in style
THE NIGERIAN Community Association in Bradford (NCAB) is inviting people to attend its Christmas party this year. Music and food will be on offer at the celebration, which is being held at Odsal Stadium from 4pm until late on Saturday, December
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Bradford hospital searching for relatives of patient who recently died
A BRADFORD hospital is searching for relatives of a patient who recently died. Kevin Birkett, 56, from the Wibsey area, died at Bradford Royal Infirmary. In an appeal, the hospital's Bereavement Office said: "Would any relatives or friends
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Census data reveals large shift in make-up of Bradford's population
NEW data has revealed the makeup of Bradford in terms of the district's ethnicity, religion, national identity and language. The 2021 Census, carried out on March 21 last year, was filled out by more than 24 million households across England and
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Body of newborn baby boy found at recycling centre sparking police appeal
The body of a newborn baby boy has been found at a recycling centre in Cambridgeshire sparking a police appeal. Cambridgeshire Police said the deceased infant was discovered at the site in Ely Road, Waterbeach on Tuesday, with officers called at
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Bradford City youngster Scales confident of making the grade in EFL
KIAN Scales remains “100 per cent” convinced that he will crack it in League Two. The young City midfielder is spending the season in the National League North on loan at Farsley Celtic. Like Finn Cousin-Dawson, Scales was told to get regular
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'Stain on Saltaire': Plans for £5.39m community centre slammed by campaigners
PLANS for a new £5.39 million community centre have been branded a ‘permanent stain’ on the Victorian centre of Saltaire by campaigners. A Community, Arts, Heritage and Future Technology (CAHFT) Centre has been proposed for the World Heritage Site
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HSBC in Ilkley, Horsforth and Skipton to close as 114 branches are axed
HSBC is to axe its Ilkley, Skipton and Horsforth branches next year in the face of declining footfall. The bank branch, in Wells Road, Ilkley, will close on June 13, 2023. The Skipton branch will also close on the same day. The Horsforth branch
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The HSBC bank branches in Bradford and surrounding areas that will close
FOUR HSBC bank branches are to close next year in Bradford and the surrounding areas. The high-street bank announced today it would be closing 114 of its branches in 2023 as more people are choosing online banking over physical using a bank.
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Police officer and his wife warned to expect jail for perverting course of justice
A West Yorkshire Police officer and his wife, a former West Yorkshire Police staff member, have been warned by a judge to expect to go to prison for perverting the course of justice. PC Mark Hinchcliffe, 43, and Lisa Hinchcliffe, 38, who live at
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HSBC to shut 114 banks next year as Brits move to online banking
LATEST NEWS: The HSBC bank branches in Bradford and surrounding areas that will close High Street bank HSBC has today (November 30) announced that it will be closing 114 branches in 2023. The move comes as the bank shares that more people
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Bradford man admits slashing victim's neck with broken bottle in late-night violence
A CONVICTED knife-carrier is behind bars awaiting a long prison sentence after admitting that he slashed a man’s neck with a broken bottle in late-night violence on Bradford’s Great Horton Road. Leon Fenton, 32, of Birch Lane, West Bowling, Bradford
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Flat linked to crime and anti-social behaviour is shut down after causing misery
A PROBLEM property linked to anti-social behaviour and crime on a Bradford street has been shut down. Officers from the Bradford West Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) and social housing provider Yorkshire Housing worked together to provide a catalogue
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New space-themed restaurant opens on one of Bradford's busiest food streets
A NEW restaurant has opened in Bradford offering families the chance to learn about space whilst enjoying a "quality dining experience". MOONS has opened its doors on Leeds Road, one of Bradford’s busiest food streets. The restaurant
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New date for Bradford City's game at Gillingham
CITY’S upcoming trip to Gillingham has been moved back a day because of the home side’s FA Cup involvement. The game was scheduled for a week on Saturday but will now take place on Sunday, December 11 with a 1pm kick-off. The switch was at
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Yorkshire to host Leicestershire in Headingley opener following dramatic relegation
YORKSHIRE begin their LV= Insurance County Championship Division Two campaign at home to Leicestershire on April 6, in their first competitive game after their dramatic relegation in September. They looked likely to stay up at Warwickshire's expense
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Getting to grips with Christmas shopping in years gone by
WITH just 24 days left until Christmas, shoppers will be in full flow. We look back at this annual ritual, which we either love or hate, in years gone by.
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Bierley table tennis sensation Oye scoops gold at tournament
TABLE tennis sensation Oye Jemiyo is at the top of his game, winning a gold medal at a prestigious competition. The Bierley-based player won gold at the prestigious St Neots Para Open Grand Prix Tournament in Cambridgeshire, defeating Nathan Drayner
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Baildon blitz Wheatley Hills to push on with title tilt
BAILDON are still right in the title hunt in Counties Two Yorkshire, seven points off top spot after dismantling Wheatley Hills 45-10 on Saturday. The Bradford side made an early move, with a Jake Duxbury penalty and an Andy Robinson converted
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The heartbreaking story behind Marcus Rashford's goal celebration against Wales
Marcus Rashford’s brace against Wales helped England reach the World Cup knockout phase as boss Gareth Southgate said “big business starts now”. The 104th meeting of the old rivals ended with last year’s European Championship runners-up wrapping
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Man must abstain from alcohol after assaulting police officer in Bradford
A MAN has appeared in court charged with assaulting a police officer in Bradford city centre. Jamie Thompson, 26, of Church Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, faced a charge of assault by beating of an emergency worker. He assaulted a police
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Police reveal yet more inappropriate 999 calls as people misuse the emergency line
POLICE have revealed some of the reasons people have wrongly dialled the 999 emergency line - including one person who said their card was declined by their bank. West Yorkshire Police's Contact Management Centre shared details of the calls to
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MP wears rainbow armband as he watches England beat Wales at World Cup
AN MP wore a rainbow armband as he attended a World Cup match in Qatar. Sporting minister Stuart Andrew, who represents Pudsey, was pictured inside the stadium where England beat Wales 3-0 last night wearing the One Love anti-discrimination armband
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World Cup mania in Bradford back in 2006: can you spot yourself?
AS PEOPLE across Britain get caught up in World Cup fever, we take a look back at the scenes in Bradford in July 2006 when Centenary Square was packed with fans enjoying the action on the big screen. That year England went out of the World Cup
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What is today's Wordle word? November 30 hints and answer
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5-letter word in only six attempts. The game
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The reason why some Wales fans booed 'God Save the King' at England World Cup match
Some Wales fans booed the English national anthem when it was sung midway through the World Cup 2022 match between the two nations. Both national anthems before the game were well-observed but it was when England supporters sang 'God Save the King
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Road closed and diversions in place as teenage pedestrian knocked over
EMERGENCY services are attending on the A64 York Road in Leeds this morning ( Wednesday, November 30) following a serious collision. Police were called to York Road, near to the Irish Centre, at about 7.15am following a report that a car had been
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Donation will help hospice be there for people in their time of need
STAFF from Shipley-based Bradford & Bingley Limited have presented a cheque for £7,000 to Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. It was raised through a three-year charity partnership. Since 2019, around 150 colleagues from Bradford & Bingley have been
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How you can donate toys for Christmas presents at Bradford district market
SHOPPERS at a Bradford district market have been given the chance to donate toy Christmas presents to disadvantaged children. Shipley Underground Market has become a drop-off point for people wanting to donate a toy gift from now until Friday,
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Family feel at 'close-knit' Bradford firm as brothers are the latest recruits
BROTHERS Keiron and Michael Todd are the latest laboratory recruits at Bradford’s concrete admixture manufacturer Oscrete UK. The pair are two of the latest additions to the Oscrete team this month which is also expanding its sales force with three
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Council urged to stock up on radiation monitors in case of nuclear strike
Leeds City Council should stock up on radiation monitors in the unlikely event of a nuclear strike, an experienced councillor has claimed. John Illingworth, a Labour councillor for the city’s Kirkstall area, said having a public supply of such
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Man drove Land Rover Freelander in Bradford while banned
A MAN has appeared in court for driving while disqualified in Bradford. Steven Doherty, 21, of Albion Street, Dewsbury, faced one charge of driving whilst disqualified. Court documents state that on August 8 this year, Doherty drove a Land
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Stern warning on fly-tipping amid claims of asbestos in dumped rubbish
A stern warning has been issued to fly-tippers amid claims that asbestos was among rubbish dumped on a rural road. A section of Crooked Lane in Queensbury is covered in leftover building materials, including metal bars, what remains of old roofing
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Man admits tipping construction waste in former reservoir
A MAN has admitted using an ex-reservoir site at a Baildon beauty spot to illegally dump construction waste. Clive Andrew Jones appeared in court on Tuesday morning to plead guilty to two charges relating to dumping and storing waste on sites in
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Bradford man encourages others to escape 'rat race' and follow their dreams
A BRADFORD man is encouraging others to follow their dreams as he looks ahead to publishing his first book next week. Chris Butterfield’s book Wainwright Memories – an account of three little-known stories on guidebook author Alfred Wainwright
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Inside the dessert factory in Bradford making sweet treats for sites across UK
A DESSERT business is running its successful nationwide expansion from its factory base in Bradford. Icestone Group’s factory in Beswick Close makes a host of sweet treats for the firm’s two businesses; Icestone Desserts and Mi Chaii. The factory
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Bradford virtual reality centre wants to be more than just a leisure venue
A VIRTUAL reality centre in Bradford said it wants to be more than just a leisure venue after NHS staff used its facilities for training last week. Physiotherapists have visited VR City on North Parade, using its technology to learn more about
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Man, 24, jailed after damaging car and threatening a woman
A 24-YEAR-old Bradford man has been jailed after damaging a car and threatening a woman. Jozef Ficzu, of Radnor Street, Bradford, admitted both offences when he appeared before Bradford and Keighley Magistrates’ Court on November 21. He pleaded
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Man jailed for assaulting police officer and detention officer in Bradford
A BRADFORD man has been jailed for assaulting a police officer in Bradford. Kamrul Hussain, 40, of Amberley Street, Bradford, was jailed for a total of six weeks for three charges. In the first charge, assault by beating of an emergency worker
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Ten homes could be built on former stone works site
FRESH plans have been lodged for ten homes on the site of a former stone works in Lightcliffe. The scheme at St Giles Road involves part of the site, which has been split into three different plots for development. Aceblade Ltd has applied
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Mobile app saved woman's life after she was trampled by cows
A MOBILE app helped to save a woman’s life when she was trampled by cows in North Yorkshire earlier this year. Stella Collins spoke of how she was “catapulted” into the air after a cow charged at her multiple times while she was walking in Ribblesdale
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'Sorry if your delivery was cancelled' - Uber Eats driver's car seized in Bradford
POLICE have apologised to any Uber Eats customers affected by the seizure of a car belonging to one of the company's delivery drivers. Over the weekend, a blue Toyota was seized by West Yorkshire Police's Operation Steerside team. Join
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MP meets with relatives of knife crime victims to discuss how issue can be tackled
AN MP met with relatives of knife crime victims to discuss how the issue can be tackled. Kim Leadbeater, Batley and Spen MP, held a roundtable gathering at her constituency office in Heckmondwike. The event was attended by police officers,
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Cullen could face 'Queen of the Palace' in opening World Championship match
THERE could more eyes than usual on Joe Cullen's opening match at the World Darts Championship next month. The Bradford man is one of the top 32 players from the PDC Order of Merit, so receives an automatic bye into the second round. And it
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Bulls recruitment is character building after 2022 season to forget
MARK Dunning believes the squad revamp will instil a stronger character in the Bulls. The Odsal coach was frustrated by the number of times that the side failed to respond when up against it during their awful 2022 campaign. Dunning hopes the
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Shoe shocker costs Eldwick rider dear at North of England Championships
A LOOSE shoe cost Sophie Thackray the chance of moving up the podium at York Cyclesport. The CAMS-Basso rider from Eldwick suffered her mishap early on and finished third in the women’s race at the North of England Cyclo-Cross Championships.
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Bradford Premier League trying to solve current crisis over umpires
A LEADING official of the Bradford Premier League has admitted that they only have enough umpires to staff first-team matches. Neil Johnson, chairman of the league’s Match Officials’ Association (MOA) gave the stark warning in his address to the
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Bulls Women target revamped Super League and major youth progress
THE Bradford Bulls Women’s head coach Shaun Flynn feels his ladies are in a better position to make a mark next season, with a place in 2024’s eight-team Super League up for grabs. An inconsistent 2022 saw Bulls Women rarely threaten to earn promotion
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Main Manny: Praise for how Osadebe has kept smiling through City heartache
EMMANUEL Osadebe has kept spirits high among City’s walking wounded as he waits to get his season up and running. The midfielder has been out of action since being stretchered off with a double leg fracture in the opening moments of his debut against
