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Well-loved rock band to play huge outdoor gig in Leeds next summer
A WELL-LOVED rock band is playing an outdoor gig in Leeds next summer. Kasabian, headed by lead singer Serge Pizzorno, will play at Leeds Millennium Square on Friday, July 7. The band released their critically acclaimed seventh album The Alchemist
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Bradford Council: Key buildings to shut, a tax increase and changes to parking
BRADFORD Council is set to close a number of key buildings and reduce hours at all tips, according to its budget proposals for the coming years. It is also proposed that Council Tax is increased by 2.99 per cent and an Adult Social Care precept
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Jury considers verdict in £266 million money laundering trial with Bradford jeweller
THE jury in a £266 million money laundering trial which involves a Bradford jeweller and socialite James Stunt has retired to consider its verdicts. Eight individuals went on trial at Leeds Cloth Hall Court almost eight months ago - on April 13
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Strep A: Warning to Bradford parents amid rising cases in children
Health chiefs in West Yorkshire have urged parents to stay on high alert over Strep A symptoms in children. Cases of Group A Streptococcus – also known as scarlet fever or ‘GAS’ – are rising across the UK with at least eight deaths now linked to
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New blood test could 'diagnose Alzheimer's' years before symptoms are spotted
A new blood test has been developed that claims it could diagnose Alzheimer’s years in advance before symptoms start to show. The test detects amyloid beta proteins, which clump together and kill neurons, The Metro reports. These can form over
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Asda to end 10 per cent discount for Blue Light Card members this month
Blue Light Card discount at Asda is coming to an end with members only having a few more weeks to claim the discount. The supermarket extended the discount for NHS staff and other Blue Light Card members in October but it will no longer be valid
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Councillors relieved no residents injured in 'horrific' ramming incident
COUNCILLORS were relieved no residents were injured in a “horrific” incident where five masked suspects rammed a garage in a failed attempt to steal a vehicle in a Bradford district village. The failed theft of a vehicle took place between 12.45am
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Craven pensioner has lucky escape after log-cutting accident
A CRAVEN pensioner had a lucky escape after being felled by a flying log in a wood-cutting accident that features in an episode of Helicopter ER - the reality TV series featuring the work of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Forester and landscape gardener
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Christmas cancelled for a quarter of Bradfordians with some buying no presents at all
CHRISTMAS is cancelled for a quarter of Bradfordians due to the cost of living crisis - with some planning on buying no presents at all, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 shoppers in the city found 26 per cent of people cannot afford
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VW Golf driver crashed after reaching 115mph in ‘horrific’ police chase in Bradford
A VW Golf driver has been locked up after crashing at 100mph during a ‘horrific’ police pursuit in central Bradford. Khursand Zamir lost control of the car, span into metal gates and flipped it following a chase in which he reached 115mph on Manningham
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New team member - whose clients include England's Kalvin Philips - joins law firm
A LEEDS law firm has made a key appointment to its commercial litigation team as it continues to grow strongly across the wider Yorkshire region. Phil Edmondson joins as a managing associate in the commercial litigation team at Ward Hadaway.
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Pedestrian in 70s suffers serious injuries after being hit by electric scooter
A PEDESTRIAN in his 70s suffered serious injuries after he was hit by an electric scooter - which did not stop following the crash. The collision occurred at around 11:10am on Bridge Street in Pontefract on Saturday, November 26 when the scooter
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Southcott sees red as Salem crash to defeat at bogey team Beverley
BRADFORD Salem are still seeking a first-ever win at Beaver Park after a late rally by Beverley earned them a 39-19 victory in Yorkshire One. However, things could have been so much different had 19-year-old second rower, Fin Southcott, not received
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Witness search as teen arrested after man left seriously injured following attack
A TEENAGER has been arrested after a man was left with serious injuries from being repeatedly struck over the head and robbed of personal items. Detectives investigating the street robbery in West Yorkshire are appealing to trace a potential witness
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Lawrence's best work will go under the radar, says Bulls chief
MARK Dunning thinks Bulls fans won’t see all of star signing Michael Lawrence’s best work next season. The Odsal coach is cock-a-hoop to have landed the Huddersfield legend as the figurehead of his team rebuild. The 32-year-old, who made over
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When the Bantams' ticket office will be open over Christmas revealed
BRADFORD City’s ticket office at Valley Parade will work to reduced business hours over Christmas. The Bantams’ ticketing outlet will be open as normal between 9am and 5pm on weekdays, and closed on Sundays, until Monday, December 19. Then
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Range Rover seized in Bradford following police chase
A RANGE Rover was seized in Bradford following a police chase. The car made off from Operation Heelfield police officers. Enquiries remain ongoing.
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Ghosts of Saltaire village brought back to life by history club
A history club is set to bring the ghosts of Saltaire’s past to life during a unique event. Saltaire History Club will dive into village life during the 1800s and 1900s through accounts from former residents. Club secretary Les Brooks will
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Bradford among UK's most generous areas - see the full list
Bradford has been named on a top 10 list of the UK’s most generous areas, new data suggests. It is the only city in Yorkshire to make an appearance on the national list. Fundraising site GoFundMe revealed it has seen one donation per second
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Bantams dismiss reports of interest in League Two striker
CITY are not the club chasing Crawley striker Tom Nichols, the T&A understands. Online reports claimed that the Bantams were keen on the 29-year-old frontman, who is out of contract the end of the season. But that has been dismissed by
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Former world champion Lampkin takes on the elements for club's trials test
A FORMER motorsport world champion was among a hardy group who braved difficult conditions for Bradford & District Motor Club’s latest race day. Dougie Lampkin was among the field for the club's trials event held in harsh unforgiving weather for
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Ambulance staff set to strike over pay on lead up to Christmas and new year
A NATIONAL union has announced the dates almost 1,500 ambulance workers will walk out across Yorkshire. Paramedics, Emergency Care Assistants, call handlers and other staff will strike on December, 21 and 28 from 00:01 until 23:59 each day.
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Former Bulls ace set to be honoured with testimonial match - all the details
A FORMER Bradford Bulls star is set to see his career honoured with a testimonial match next month. Jake Webster, who now plays for Keighley Cougars, will be recognised with a special clash between Cougars and Castleford Tigers on Sunday, January
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Looking for a new role? Six reasons why someone leaves a job
EMPLOYEE wellbeing experts Loopin have commented on six “major factors” which could lead to a high staff turnover. The company highlighted a lack of purpose and little opportunity for growth as reasons why someone may choose to leave a job.
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Yorkshire Water lifts hosepipe ban introduced as temperatures soared in summer
YORKSHIRE Water has announced the hosepipe ban introduced on August 26 will be lifted today. Whilst Yorkshire is still classified as within drought by the Environment Agency, the water company has said that thanks to “everyone’s efforts to save
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Bower happy to see in-form Avenue grind out league victory
MARK Bower says he was happy his Bradford (Park Avenue) side was able to grind out a win to increase their impressive winning run in Vanarama League North. Jordan Preston’s 31st-minute strike meant Avenue made it three successive wins with an impressive
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Nine arrested as police execute series of search warrants after shooting
NINE people have now been arrested and a series of search warrants executed, as police continue to investigate a shooting in Cleckheaton. The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is continuing a number of active investigations today after executing
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Less than one in five people pass this three-question IQ test - can you pass it?
Thought to be the shortest IQ test in the world, the Cognitive Reflection Test consists of just three questions. However, many people still find it difficult with only around 17% of people able to pass it during a study. The common IQ test
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Staff threatened and money demanded from till at Bradford Co-op store
POLICE are investigating after a male threatened staff at a Co-op store in Bradford over the weekend. Police were called at 9.26pm on Saturday, December 3, following an incident at The Co-op on High Park Drive in the Heaton area of Bradford.
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Blue plaque puts Alhambra theatre among 'Great Buildings of Bradford'
IN the early 20th century a young businessman in Bradford had a vision of building a major new theatre for the city. It was spring 1914, the height of the variety age, when Francis Laidler opened his Alhambra theatre. It went on to be one of the
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New show replacing Our Yorkshire Farm to start tonight as father and son duo return
Brand new Channel 5 show Beyond The Yorkshire Farm: Reuben and Clive is set to hit TV screens this evening (December 6). The new show features father and son duo Clive and Reuben Owen as they leave behind the farming life and begin their business
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'Powerful discussions' held with young people about the issues most important to them
PUBLIC transport, affordable housing, jobs and mental health services were among the top issues raised by participants at Kim Leadbeater’s first Youth Forum. Young people from across Batley and Spen spent two hours discussing the matters of greatest
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Masked group ram garage in early hours of the morning in attempt to steal vehicle
FIVE masked suspects came away empty-handed after ramming a garage and attempting to steal a vehicle in a Bradford district village in the early hours of this morning. The incident took place between 12.45am and 12.55am today (Tuesday) on Bridge
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Bradford flat was 'used to grow cannabis' - police update on fire in full
Police discovered a flat in Bradford was being ‘used to grow cannabis’ after a late night fire. Emergency services were called to a fire in a converted flat building on Keighley Road, opposite Lister Park, at 9.55pm on Sunday. Residents had
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Scientists reveal the real reason why colds spike during winter
Winter always comes with the warning to wrap up warm to avoid getting a cold as temperatures drop. But now, Scientists have revealed the real reason why colds seem to spike in the winter months. A recent study suggests that the newly discovered
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Two Bradford drivers' cars seized after being stopped by police
TWO Bradford drivers recently had their cars seized after police discovered they were uninsured. One car was seized in Shipley and the other was seized after being stopped on Harrogate Road, Greengates. The Steerside Enforcement Team tweeted
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'It is a miracle you have never killed anyone' judge tells serial danger driver
“It is a miracle that you have never killed anyone,” a judge told a serial bad driver as he sent him back to jail. He was sentencing white van driver Aaron Benjamin Barnsley, from Bradford, for hurtling through Skipton at 70mph and ramming two
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Firefighters scrambled called to flat blaze at high-rise building
FIVE fire engines were called to a flat blaze at a high-rise building in West Yorkshire this morning. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called at 4.15am today (Tuesday) to the flat fire on the third floor of the building at Chantry Waters
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Bradford student commentates livestream games tournament
LUCKY Bradford College student Ciaran Keaney was selected to “shoutcast” a professional Esports tournament in collaboration with Legend Gaming and College sports partner, Bradford Bulls. Legend Gaming reached out to Work Placement Officer Katie
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When is the shortest day of the year and the Winter Solstice?
As the nights get longer and the days get colder, the winter solstice slowly approaches. While many of us might not enjoy the longer nights, the festive sparkly lights help brighten up the night sky. But there is one day a year that will see
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New Christmas rail strike dates announced amid failed negotiations
A fresh set of rail strike dates have been announced as Network Rail workers will walk out over Christmas. The strikes come following ongoing disputes over pay, jobs and working conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT)
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Downing Street urges parents to be on the lookout as Strep A infections rise
Downing Street has urged parents to be on the “lookout” for symptoms of Strep A bacteria after a rise in infections. Officials said they can “fully understand” parents’ concern, but stressed the NHS is “well prepared” for such situations. Asked
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Police appeal for information to locate missing 12-year-old boy
POLICE are appealing for information to locate a missing 12-year-old boy. Solomon Agyemang, 12, was last seen yesterday morning in the Lupset area of Wakefield. He is described as black male, medium build with short black hair. Solomon
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Police concerned for welfare of missing teenage boy
POLICE are concerned for the welfare of a missing West Yorkshire teenager. Stanislaw Topa, 13, was reported missing yesterday evening and was last seen in the morning, in the Eastmoor area of Wakefield. He is described as being of slim build
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Upper Airedale forms its first girls’ cricket league in 2022
IT HAS been a long time coming, but finally the Upper Airedale Junior Cricket Association have formed a girls’ league. In his report on the 2022 season, league secretary Terry Thompson said: “The creation of the girls’ league fulfilled a key objective
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City hot-shot Cook in the running for another League Two award
ANDY Cook is in contention to be named Sky Bet League Two player of the month for the second time this season. The City striker, who has already won the September award, is on the four-man shortlist for November after scoring in each of their three
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Community centre marks 11th year of Christmas meals with at home service
CONTROLLED Christmas cheer is on the cards as Khidmat Centre once again provides at-home meals for the elderly on Christmas day. The Khidmat Centre has made the tough decision to provide an at-home service again for their 11th year, after reports
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Two more clubs leave Craven Cricket League
TWO more clubs have left the Mewies Solicitors Craven League, writes Bill Marshall. They are Foulridge and Barrowford, who have been released to join the newly-formed North West League, which has resulted from a merger of the Ribblesdale League
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Win a family meal and Santa tickets in the T&A's 12 Days of Christmas competition
We have another fantastic prize up for grabs in the Telegraph & Argus’s 12 Days of Christmas campaign. The competition is now well underway and there are some great prizes to be won. Readers have a chance of winning a new prize every day, with
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Bradford pub could be demolished to make way for mechanics and car wash
PLANS have been submitted to demolish a Bradford pub to make way for a mechanics and car wash. It's proposed The Halfway House on Huddersfield Road in Wyke be bulldozed to accommodate a proposed mechanics/vehicle servicing and repair shop. The
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'She got a second chance at life': Bradford charity helps little girl beat cancer
A BRADFORD charity has told the moving story of a 10-year-old girl who beat cancer thanks to the tireless work of fundraisers, volunteers and healthcare staff. Marwa, from Peshawar in Pakistan, was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma – a type of bone
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Huge £600 donation to help Bradford's disadvantaged children at Christmas
Bingley Chamber of Trade & Commerce has donated more than £600 worth of Christmas presents to children living in disadvantaged communities. Bradford-based One In A Million will be distributing the parcels ahead of the festive celebration.
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Watch: Inside a former police house in Bradford set to go under the hammer
A HOUSE that used to be police accommodation is set to go under the hammer at auction. The property, on Manor Lane, Shipley, features three bedrooms, bathroom, front and back gardens, kitchen and ground floor toilet. It is located near the
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The inspiring Bradford man bringing people together through cricket
A Bradford man who is bringing communities together through cricket has been recognised by the Yorkshire Cricket Board. Nasar Hussain, who runs weekly cricket sessions with Dream Big Aim High at Girlington Community Centre, was celebrated at the
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Teen girl screamed in terror when bag-snatcher pounced on her mum in Bradford
A TEENAGE girl screamed in terror when a bag-snatcher pounced on her mother as they walked hand in hand towards Bradford Cathedral on a Sunday afternoon. Sean Walker had six previous convictions for robbery when he struck in the city centre on
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Safety measures for road where four pedestrians have been injured are discussed
A RANGE of traffic calming measures could be installed to stop speeding on a Bradford road, a meeting has heard. Beacon Road has been identified by local councillors as a road that needs serious intervention to stop speeding drivers. In the
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'We do genuinely believe we'll do well': Halliday's message for worried City fans
BRAD Halliday has urged City fans to keep the faith during their sudden wobble. The weekend loss at leaders Leyton Orient, following the recent home defeat to Northampton, saw the Bantams drop a place to sixth in a congested play-off picture.
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The safe space helping men find the words to talk mental health
A mental health group is creating space for men to face their struggles over a cup of tea. The Men’s Group takes place every Tuesday between 12pm and 2pm at Manningham Mills Community Centre on Lilycroft Road. It is a place to tuck into free
