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Whitney Houston - A Tribute: Taya Tur, Prince Henry’s Grammar School
A sensational West End production, Whitney Queen of the Night combines three decades of straight up hits into a two hour concert and performs to hundreds of audiences every year. Moving through the eras, we experience Whitney’s rise to fame and her
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Six-figure revamp of Bradford garden centre to begin next year
A SIX-FIGURE revamp of a garden centre in Bradford will begin next year. The site in Wilsden Road, in Harden - formerly a Stephen H Smith garden centre - will undergo a £200,000 makeover in January 2023. This is the first phase of the centre's
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Soul and disco icons added to jam-packed bill at West Yorkshire venue
SOUL pop icons The Jacksons, ultimate disco divas Sister Sledge and British soul pioneers The Real Thing are ready for the ultimate party night in West Yorkshire. All three legendary groups will join forces for an incredible show at The Piece Hall
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England 1966 World Cup winning player's items sold at auction
PIECES of England World Cup-winning history have sold for a combined £445,000 at auction. Alan Ball’s 1966 World Cup winner’s medal, World Cup Final England shirt and World Cup squad cap sold for a combined hammer price of £445,000 in Tennants
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How a £4 train journey ended up costing over £400
A BRADFORD woman has been ordered to pay a hefty sum after she dodged a rail fare of £3.90 on her journey from Batley to Leeds. Jemma White, 32, of Moor Lane, Birkenshaw, Bradford, got on the train at Batley on December 18, 2021, without having
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How 50-year-old race study makes 'uncomfortable reading'
AN ACADEMIC has unearthed and commented on a 50-year-old West Yorkshire study. Dr Marcus Collins, of Loughborough University, found a 1971 survey of 286 South Asian people in Bradford and 284 white British people in Pudsey. The study, by National
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Restaurant owner fined for selling 'dangerous' curry
FOOD businesses in Craven have been urged to 'review their practices' after the owner of a North Yorkshire restaurant was fined for selling a curry that could have caused a life-threatening reaction if eaten by someone with an allergy. The curry
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Man, 50, offered drugs and money to schoolboy in return for sexual activity
A 50-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for two years and nine months for offering drugs and money to a teenage schoolboy in return for sexual activity. Martin Brett was abusing cocaine and alcohol when he sent a series of messages to the child with
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Seriously ill dog tragically has to be put down after being dumped in woods
THE RSPCA has launched an appeal after a seriously ill dog had to be put down after being dumped in the woods. It's believed the dog had just given birth and there are now concerns for the welfare of her puppies. The charity is seeking help
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Bradford hospices given festive hamper donation to boost fundraising
TWO Bradford district hospices have been given a festive boost by a power company. Northern Powergrid, the company responsible for the electricity network in the district, is offering hospices a helping hand when it comes to vital fundraising this
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'Bradford is where we belong': Roma community celebrates important day
BRADFORD’S Roma community are feeling a stronger sense of belonging after they were joined by people from all backgrounds at a celebration earlier this week, one local figure said. Daniel Balaz, director of Connecting Roma, helped to organise Mikuláš
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Brighter forecast: Walker just warming up despite the wintry weather
JAMIE Walker will be hoping for a level playing field if he gets the chance against Gillingham. The Scot is pushing for his first start since the opening day of the season after two bench appearances. Walker has clocked up just over an hour
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Bradford school in international spotlight after TV appearance
A BRADFORD school was shown international support after appearing on national TV. Dixons Marchbank Academy was featured in a BBC Breakfast News report exploring the struggles families who do not qualify for free school meals are facing in the current
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Man jailed for historic sexual offences against teenager in Bradford
A SCOTTISH man has been jailed for historic sexual offences against a teenager in Bradford. Geoffrey Robinson, 63, of Annan was found guilty of attempted rape, sexual assault and threats to kill. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison yesterday
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Firefighters and police put through their paces by youth boxers
POLICE and firefighters were put through their paces by young people taking part in a boxing programme. The Kirklees Capture and Control team joined Red Watch at Dewsbury Fire station to tackle a fitness circuit designed by those on the Get Started
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What will the weather be like in Bradford this weekend?
CHRIS Roberts, of Bradford & Bingley Weatherline, brings us the latest of his regular weekend weather forecasts. General High pressure to our North West is blocking any milder air from reaching us, but low pressure is beginning to take over
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Bradford police officer gets off to quick start in new job by stopping driver
A BRADFORD police officer got off to a quick start in his new job when he stopped an individual for driving while on the phone. 40 minutes into his first shift, the officer pulled the vehicle over on Little Horton Lane. Join our Crime
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Update on man charged with attempting to murder woman in Bradford
A 57-year-old man charged with attempting to murder a woman in Bradford is still being medically assessed, Bradford Crown Court heard today. Mohammed Ali, of Sunbridge Road, Bradford, is remanded in custody in HMP Leeds. He is alleged to have
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Police discover more than they bargained for when stopping vehicle in Bradford
POLICE discovered more than they had bargained for when stopping a vehicle in Bradford earlier this week. Officers made the stop, in relation to driving standards, in the Little Horton area of the city. Join our Crime & Breaking News Facebook
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'The best LGBTQ+ film of all time' to be screened in Bradford tonight
A FILM which was ranked as the best LGBTQ+ film of all time by the British Film Institute will be screened in Bradford tonight. Bradford Queer Film Club will present Carol, an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's 1952 novel The Price of Salt, at
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As cold snap bites, more than 20 'warm banks' open for Bradford's most vulnerable
More than 20 'warm banks' are taking in people in Bradford who cannot afford to heat their homes, new figures show. The figures come as a leading anti-poverty charity cautions that hundreds of thousands of people on low incomes are at risk during
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Airline to offer flights to picturesque city for first time in 10 years
AN airline is giving people the chance to visit Norway’s famous Fjords in a new programme of flights from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). JET2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have today announced a new programme of flights and city breaks to Bergen in Norway
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Bradford MP pays tribute to Bradford woman who died aged just 33
A BRADFORD district MP has given his condolences to the family of a Shipley woman who lost her battle with a grade four brain tumour over the weekend. Philip Davies, Conservative MP for Shipley, expressed his sadness after Jaspreet Kundi died at
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When clothes retailer will open store at The Broadway in Bradford revealed
A CLOTHES retailer will become the latest new addition to a Bradford shopping centre this weekend. Jack & Jones will officially open its store to customers at The Broadway on Saturday, December 10. The firm has signed a lease for a 2,225 sq
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Bradford-based Yorkshire Water named among 'worst performing' water firms
YORKSHIRE Water has been named one of the UK's worst performing water firms by the regulator - and will be required to return more than £15 million to customers. The Bradford-based company must now explain what has led to its poor performance and
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West Bowling swoop in to hire Keighley Cougars man as new Head Coach
WEST Bowling ARLFC have confirmed their new Club Head Coach ahead of the 2023 season. Dean Muir will take the reigns for the Bradford side after previous Head Coach Ryan Hunkin departed to take on the Head of Youth role at Bradford Bulls. Muir
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Africa bout won't faze Khan as he looks to bring international title back to Bradford
BOXER Tasif Khan is ready to the fly the flag for Bradford on international soil once again. Lagos, Nigeria, is the destination for Khan this time, and he'll fly there next week with hopes of bringing the WBO international superflyweight title
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Further update given on work to transform former Odeon into music venue
DEVELOPERS behind a multi-million project to turn Bradford’s former Odeon cinema into a music venue have given an update on work on the building’s ballroom roof. Bradford Live is due to open in autumn 2023, a delay of a year, in a major transformation
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Arrest made after man is hit in head with weapon in town centre
AN arrest has been made after a man was hit in the head with a weapon. There was a large police presence on Kirkgate, Shipley following the altercation, which happened at around 4pm on Thursday afternoon. A 20-year-old man was arrested on
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Morrisons agrees £220m sale and leaseback deal for logistics sites in UK
MORRISONS has today completed a sale and leaseback deal worth £220 million. The transaction involves seven logistics properties around the UK. As part of the transaction, which was completed with asset management firm Intermediate Capital Group
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Another Bradford district school announces it is closed to pupils
ANOTHER Bradford district school has announced it is shut to pupils this morning. READ: Huge Bradford secondary school forced to shut for most of its students Laycock Primary School, on Laycock Lane in Keighley, is closed today. A power
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Look back: Scroggling the Holly in Haworth
WHO remembers the festive tradition of ‘Scroggling the Holly’? A celebration to welcome in the Spirit of Christmas, Scroggling the Holly processions took place in Haworth, starting at the bottom of Main Street in the village. The Holly Princess
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Huge Bradford secondary school forced to shut for most of its students
A HUGE Bradford school has been forced to shut for most of its students today. READ: Another Bradford district school announces it is closed to pupils Years 7 to 10 will not attend Bradford Forster Academy, on Fenby Avenue, on Friday. It
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'Very expensive' stolen Range Rover found in Bradford area
A "VERY expensive" stolen Range Rover was recovered last night. Sergeant Terri Green - of the Baildon, Bingley and Bingley Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team - made the public aware of the news on Twitter. The car was found in Wilsden by several
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Man in court for driving without due care and attention on major Bradford road
A MAN has appeared in court charged with driving without due care and attention on a major Bradford road. Mohammed Shabaz, 22, of North Park Road, Bradford, appeared before Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court to be sentenced after pleading
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Two Covid-related deaths reported by Bradford hospitals in last seven days
TWO further Covid-19-related hospital deaths have been reported over the last seven days in Bradford hospitals. According to the latest NHS figures, one further death was reported by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust between December
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What is today's Wordle word? December 9 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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Find out who's on The Graham Norton Show tonight
Popular late-night chat show, The Graham Norton Show is back on screens tonight. With a star-studded couch, the show is loved and praised for Norton's unique way of making guests comfortable and his quick wit. Last week saw Norton joined
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Who has left Strictly so far and who is still dancing ahead of the Semi Finals?
The Strictly semi-finals are this weekend but who has left the contest so far and who is still dancing? The BBC's beloved dancing contest brought back a little glitz and glamour to our weekends when it returned for its 20th series. As the competition
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Asda 'do not eat' warning as Christmas treat may contain pieces of plastic
Asda is recalling several of its mince pies as they may contain pieces of plastic. The supermarket giant is taking precautionary action and recalling three Asda Extra Special Mine Pies because of the risk, which makes them unsafe to eat. The
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International make-up queen's masterclass at Bradford College
BRADFORD School of Art degree students were treated to an exclusive two-day workshop by internationally acclaimed make-up artist Yasmin Heinz. The BA (Hons) in Media Make-up with Special Effects (SFX) students spent two days with Yasmin, hearing
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Strep A confirmed at another Bradford primary school
ANOTHER Bradford school has confirmed it has a case of Strep A. IQRA Academy, on Drummond Road, has urged parents to be "extra vigilant" after a child in the primary school contracted the infection. A statement from the school added: "Group
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Bradford Grammar one of the best independent secondary schools in the north
BRADFORD Grammar School has been named one of the top independent secondary schools in the north. Parent Power, The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2023, published online today at thetimes.co.uk/parentpower and in a supplement in The Sunday Times on
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Zebra crossing for Buttershaw and compulsory purchase in Holme Wood
A NEW zebra crossing is to be installed at Reevy Road in Buttershaw. Bradford Council, having consulted with West Yorkshire Police, has announced the order, under the Traffic Regulation Act 1984. A copy of a drawing showing the crossing facility
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Exciting Christmas events for families at The Broadway and Kirkgate
THERE’S all sorts to enjoy in Bradford in the run-up to Christmas. Both The Broadway and Kirkgate Shopping Centre are hosting exciting events for all the family. The ‘Sparkle Spectacular’ is running across all weekends in December. Ian
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City's college set for state-of-the-art facilities after sealing £5.8m funding
STUDENTS at Bradford College are to benefit from state-of-the-art facilities after a multi-million-pound investment from the government. The Office for Students has announced Bradford College has been awarded £5.8m for the Garden Mills project
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The Apprentice winner Harpreet reveals Bradford’s part in her business success
THE winner of this year’s The Apprentice TV show said Bradford has played an important part in her business success as she shared her knowledge in the city. Harpreet Kaur, who impressed Lord Sugar on the BBC show earlier this year, runs the Oh
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Tapas restaurant voucher the latest prize in T&A's 12 Days of Christmas campaign
THERE’s another amazing opportunity to win a fantastic prize 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 – right up until Wednesday, December 14. Readers
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See which Bradford train stations are used the most as numbers on the rise
THE number of train passengers using Bradford stations is starting to pick up again following the pandemic. Office of Rail and Road (ORR) figures show all 16 in the district suffered a dip in customers from April 2020 to March 21. However,
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Batsman agrees to terminate contract with Yorkshire
YORKSHIRE County Cricket Club has agreed to a request from Gary Ballance to end his contract with the Club. The left-handed batsman and England international requested the release following a challenging period on the sidelines, including the challenges
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What Hughes has to say about Bradford City's transfer window
MARK Hughes is not anticipating next month’s transfer window to be too busy for the Bantams. Hughes expects some ins and outs during the mid-season market - but no major changes after being so active leading up to the current League Two campaign
