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Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield given freedom of the city of Leeds
Rob Burrow said Leeds is the “place where my dreams came true” as he became an honorary freeman of the city alongside his friend and former Rhinos team-mate Kevin Sinfield. Burrow and Sinfield were granted the honour for their outstanding sporting
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Bradford households to receive £65 payment to help with cost of living - here's when
Households in selected areas across the UK will get a £65 payment paid to them in the coming months that will help them with the cost of living crisis. Residents that currently receive Council Tax Reduction, due to low income, could get the payments
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Slow traffic after accident at busy Bradford junction this evening
THERE were reports of slow traffic after an accident at a busy Bradford junction this evening. An accident was reported to have happened on Harrogate Road, near to its junction with Killinghall Road. The accident has now been cleared, according
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CCTV appeal after man forces way into elderly woman's home
DETECTIVES in Kirklees have released images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a distraction burglary that took place in the White Lee area of Batley. The incident happened on the afternoon of Monday, December 5. A male
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Avenue all smiles as Lancaster loaned in again from Barnsley
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have announced the return of Will Lancaster, on loan from Barnsley, until the end of the season. Lancaster rejoins having played eight games for Avenue in his previous spell earlier this season and is available for selection
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Woman 'felt she was going to die' as man strangled her
A 32-year-old man who assaulted his partner twice in the space of a few weeks has today been jailed for a total of four years. Bradford Crown Court heard that Daniel Spencer had previous convictions for breaching non-molestation orders which had
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LEAGUE TWO: Lindsey leaves Swindon shocked as he takes charge at Crawley
CRAWLEY have appointed Scott Lindsey as their latest manager. Lindsey has left his role as Swindon boss to join their League Two rivals on a two-and-a-half-year contract. His assistant, Jamie Day, has also made the move to West Sussex.
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Royal Mail suffers ‘severe service disruption’ after cyber incident
Royal Mail is experiencing “severe service disruption” to its international export services following a cyber incident, the company has announced. A statement said it was temporarily unable to despatch export items including letters and parcels
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Bradford man ordered to pay more than £500 for train offence
A BRADFORD man has been ordered to pay more than £500 for a train offence. Kudakwashe Mushipe, 23, of Soaper Court, was found guilty of boarding a train in a non-compulsory ticket area without a valid ticket, at South Yorkshire Magistrates' Court
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Elle Edwards
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Elle Edwards in Wallasey, Wirral, on Christmas Eve have arrested a man on suspicion of murder. Following enquiries in mid-Wales, a 22-year-old man from Wirral was arrested on suspicion of murder. A 23-
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Research reveals Bradford is third cheapest location for childcare in UK
BRADFORD ranks as the third most affordable place for childcare in the UK with parents only needing to work 47 hours to pay for monthly childcare, new research reveals. Research by Play Like Mum, dolls pram specialists, has looked at factors such
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Company behind popular music festival goes into liquidation
THE company behind Skipton's Gateways Festival and The Great Yorkshire Dales Proms has gone into liquidation. Gateways Event Ltd, organisers of the recently postponed Gateways Festival and The Great Yorkshire Dales Proms, which was to take place
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Police want to identify these people as part of their enquiries into Bradford crimes
Police have released photos of people they would like to identify. The images are in relation to different crimes across Bradford district. West Yorkshire Police’s images may be of both potential suspects or witnesses. Members of the public
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Here's why a 27 foot tall angel made of knives will be coming to Bradford
A TOWERING statue made from 100,000 knifes will be placed in City Park in Spring as part of a push to end knife crime. The 27-foot-tall Knife Angel is made from bladed weapons collected through knife amnesty bins from 43 police forces. It was
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Aldi brings back 'luxurious' TikTok viral beauty products to the middle aisle
TikTok has become the new place for beauty trends to be discovered and blow up. From verified dermatologists giving their top tips to users sharing their favourite products and hacks, many of us will have press buy based on what TikTok has shown us
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Parking charges set to rise as councils introduce price hike
Parking charges across the country could be set to rise by as much as 10 per cent as councils look to increase revenue. It is understood that local authorities will increase prices across England and Wales, with the AA warning charges could be
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Slow traffic after M62 accident this afternoon
THERE were reports of slow traffic after an accident on the M62 earlier this afternoon. The incident was reported to have happened in the roadworks area on the M62 Westbound after J27 M621 (Gildersome). West Yorkshire Police was contacted for
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Well-loved takeaway to close current location as it plans to move to a bigger site
A BRADFORD district takeaway has closed its doors at its current location as it plans to move to a bigger site. Phatboiz, on Arctic Street in Keighley, announced the news on Facebook on Wednesday afternoon. They say sales were hit when they
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Police called to Bradford district flats after sudden death of 41-year-old woman
POLICE were called to a block of Bradford district flats earlier today following the sudden death of a 41-year-old woman. Officers attended an address on Valley Road in Shipley on Wednesday morning. A woman, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene
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Police officer to appear in court charged with assault in Bradford district
A WEST Yorkshire Police officer is due to appear in court charged with an assault committed while on duty. PC Jacob Swallow, 24, who works in the Bradford district, has been charged with common assault and is due to appear at York Magistrates’
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Man faces £1,000 bill after clocking 92mph on M62
A MAN has been fined after he was caught speeding twice on roads across West Yorkshire. Luke Simmonite, 24 of Waverley Court, Thorne, Doncaster, was caught speeding on June 18, 2022, on Keighley Road, Bradford, between Braybrook Court and Cunliffe
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Knife-wielding man who went on four-day robbery spree jailed
A MAN who threatened staff with a knife during a four-day robbery spree at shops in Leeds has been jailed for six years. Joshua Felton, age 24, of Gipton Gate West, Harehills, targeted stores in the east of the city, taking goods from displays
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Bantams’ fans group leader given top UK people’s honour for community work
THE founder of a Bradford City supporters’ group says he is humbled to have been awarded what is billed as a people’s honour. Humayun Islam, chairman of the Bangla Bantams, has been honoured with a British Citizen Award (BCA) in recognition of
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Get your flu and Covid vaccine as soon as possible, urges leading doctor
A LEADING doctor is calling on people in Bradford who haven’t yet had their flu and Covid vaccinations to come forward as soon as possible. Dr James Thomas, GP and Medical Director for the West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, is making the plea
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Holmes number one at Bulls as new captain takes old one's jersey
BRADFORD Bulls have revealed their squad numbers for 2023, with half-backs Dec Patton and Jordan Lilley retaining the number six and seven shirts respectively. Interestingly, the expected main rival for their spots in the pivot, Tom Holmes, has
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Police release details of crash after man rushed to hospital with serious injuries
A MAN was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a crash between a motorbike and car in the Bradford district, police have now revealed. The collision occurred on Cliffe Avenue in Baildon at around 5pm on Monday, January 9. Officers
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Striker Angol leaves Bradford City for League Two rival
LEE Angol has headed back south after moving to Sutton for an undisclosed fee. The striker, who was out of contract at Valley Parade in the summer, becomes City’s third exit of the January window after Fiacre Kelleher and Tyreik Wright. Angol
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Woman trapped in car as emergency services rush to scene of crash
Emergency services were called to a crash in Bradford this afternoon. West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service was called out at 12.28pm to an incident on Bolton Road, at its junction with Queens Road. A spokesperson said that the crash involved
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Prashad restaurant hits TV screens tonight in Hairy Bikers new BBC TV show
THE team from Prashad restaurant will be on TV screens tonight as part of the Hairy Bikers’ new TV show. Dave Myers and Si King filmed at the vegetarian Indian restaurant in Drighlington as part of their new BBC Two Go Local series. The pair
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Coroners' appeal to trace relatives of man who died recently
CORONERS officers in Bradford are appealing for help in tracing any known relatives of a man from Huddersfield who died recently. Malcolm Carroll died on November 26, at the age of 80. Anyone with any information should contact Bradford Coroners
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Bradford man banned after being caught driving without insurance
A BRADFORD man has been banned from driving for two motoring offences. Aman Din, 21, of St Leonards Grove, Bradford, appeared in court on two charges. In the first charge, using a motor vehicle on a road/public place without third party insurance
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Highways team explains why cash is spent the way it is
THE question of why Councils spend money on certain projects when other services are desperate for funding is one of the most common questions from taxpayers. And now Bradford Council’s Highways Department has attempted to clarify this pressing
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Grass company forced to shelve 'Get laid by the best' billboard launches new advert
An artificial grass company forced to shelve a cheeky billboard saying “Get laid by the best” has launched a new ad - claiming 40m people found the old one 'hilarious'. Great Grass, whose original advert featuring a half-naked woman was banned
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National news: Baby hit on head by BRICK thrown through bus window
A baby has been hit on the head by a brick thrown through a bus window. The 15-month-old was travelling with its mother on a Glasgow service on Battlefield Road on Tuesday evening. The T&A's sister paper, The Glasgow Times, reports that
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Prince Harry's memoir sees 'exceptional' sales in Bradford
PRINCE Harry’s memoir is projected to be one of this year’s best-sellers by a leading bookshop after 'exceptional sales' in Bradford. Waterstones has seen ‘exceptional’ sales in Bradford and across the UK for Prince Harry’s book ‘Spare’, which
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How you can win share of £1,000 to spend at Bradford shopping centre
PEOPLE have been handed the chance to win a share of £1,000 to spend at a Bradford shopping centre. The Broadway is giving away four prizes worth £250 to spend at the centre’s stores. To be in with a chance of winning one of the prizes, people
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Popular shop of 35 years set to close due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
A POPULAR shop, which has stood for around 35 years, is set to close due to "unforeseen circumstances" later this week. Poppyfields Florist, on High Street in Gargrave, near Skipton, has been forced to move their business solely online. The
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Students at tuition centre give gifts to help disadvantaged Bradford children
STAFF and pupils at a Bradford tuition centre provided gifts to children this Christmas who otherwise would have had nothing. Students and staff at The Tuition Centre, which provides tuition for children aged five to 18 across three branches (Great
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Baildon crash: IOPC sheds light on latest stage of investigation
The police watchdog has provided an update on the latest stage of its investigation into a horror crash in Baildon which killed a young mum. The fatal collision happened on Baildon Road (B6151), Baildon, near its junction with Pasture Road, at
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Woman assaulted man and police officer with knuckleduster at Bradford petrol station
A BRADFORD woman assaulted a man and police officer with a knuckleduster at a petrol station. Katie Drennan, of St Enochs Road, was found guilty of two offences - assault by beating and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place - at Kirklees
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Man from London used vehicle in Bradford in condition likely to cause injury
A MAN from London has been fined for using a vehicle in a condition likely to cause danger or injury in Bradford. Mohammed Sulthan Ahmed, 33, of Sprowston Road, Forest Gate, London, Newham, faced one charge of using a motor vehicle/trailer in a
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Salem see sin-bin cost them dear in narrow defeat to Goole
BRADFORD Salem began 2023 on a losing note as they slipped to a battling 15-5 defeat at promotion-chasing Goole in Counties One Yorkshire. On a pitch which stood up well in spite of an earlier heavy downpour, Salem were immediately on the attack
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Man from Birmingham in court charged with speeding on Bradford district road
A MAN from Birmingham has appeared in court for speeding on a major Bradford district road. Amer Islam Choudhery, 31, of Church Road, Edgbaston, appeared on one charge of exceeding a 50mph speed limit in contravention of a local traffic order.
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City Social: 'Ref was awful but we need to be beating teams like Rochdale'
BRADFORD City crashed to a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to League Two strugglers Rochdale despite taking the lead. The Bantams had a half-time advantage through Abo Eisa, but Ian Henderson scored a late brace to condemn Mark Hughes’s men to defeat
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'You will carry on offending until you get too old to be bothered'
A CAREER criminal will “not be punished” for making dog walkers and families leap out of his way during a police pursuit, York’s top judge said. Banned driver Adam Henderson drove at twice the speed limit during the Sunday morning chase through
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Braving the downpours - how Bradfordians cope when the wet stuff falls
WET, wet, wet...it's a mistake nowadays to leave the house without your umbrella. But wet days don't always spell doom and gloom. Looking back, here's a reminder of how to cope when it's pouring down, and maybe even manage a smile or two.
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Cost of Living Roadshow to come to Bradford area next week
A ROADSHOW to help people with the ‘cost of living’ will be touring an area of Bradford from next Monday. The Cost of Living Roadshow, which will appear in BD6, has been coordinated by Bradford Council’s Neighbourhood Service in the Wibsey and
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The top 10 puppy and kitten names in the UK in 2022: Is yours on the list?
The top ten puppy and kitten names of 2022 in the UK have been revealed in new data research for Pets at Home. The pet care specialist has compiled the list using data from its VIP Puppy & Kitten Club which supports millions of new pet owners with
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What is today's Wordle word? January 11 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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How to get cheaper flights for your holiday
Now the New Year has begun, you might be thinking about your 2023 travel plans. If you’re thinking about jetting off at any point this year, you will more than likely be wishing for a stress-free airport trip and some cheap flights. Gavin Lapidus
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‘Stop buying at these prices’: KSI speaks out on inflated Prime drink prices
YouTuber KSI has spoken out over the reselling of Prime Hydration drinks at much higher prices, urging fans to not buy. In a TikTok video posted by Wakey Wines, two women from Sheffield appear to be buying a pack of the popular drink for £1200.
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Rishi Sunak to address the nation in first broadcast as Prime Minister TODAY
Rishi Sunak has revealed he will make his first broadcast to the nation as Prime Minister today. In a video posted to Twitter, he can be heard saying: “I guarantee that your priorities will be my priorities. “I will only promise what I can
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Better-off patients may have to pay for GP appointments, veteran Tory warns
Better-off patients could be forced to pay to see a GP or have minor surgery in order to save the NHS, a former chancellor has said. Veteran Tory Ken Clarke warned that financial contributions from those in a better financial position may be necessary
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Third day of motorway misery as drivers face long delays on M62
Drivers are facing another day of motorway misery amid long delays and traffic queues. Traffic is building on the M62 Westbound at Junction 26 M606 J1 (Chain Bar) and surrounding the roadworks area. Travel time is currently around 30 minutes
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Childminder's where children 'thrive' rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted
A CHILDMINDER’S where children ‘happily play’ and ‘thrive’ has been rated 'Outstanding' in its latest Ofsted inspection. Diane Whitaker's setting, based in Baildon, has progressed from ‘Good’ to ‘Outstanding’ since its earlier inspection in 2019
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Man stabbed drug dealer in the neck and chest because he had been ‘ripped off'
A MAN has been jailed for five years for stabbing a drug dealer in the neck, chest and abdomen because he had been ‘ripped off.’ Luke McInerny attacked his 26-year-old victim in the street, knifing him repeatedly and leaving him with potentially
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Convicted paedophile is ‘exhausting the patience of the public’, says Bradford judge
A CONVICTED paedophile has been warned by a judge that he’s ‘exhausting the patience of the public’ after he was again caught in possession of an indecent image of a child. Craig Baldwin, 49, of Carleton Street, Keighley, presented a ‘clear and
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Bradford NHS nurse set to run 113 miles non-stop to raise money for charity
A BRADFORD district nurse is set to take on a gruelling charity challenge in memory of her father. Emily Hosker, a caring nurse is set to run a 113-mile race to raise vital funds for Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Better Lives charity
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Here's where Sainbsury's wants to open a new convenience store
A NEW Sainsbury’s Local convenience store could be on its way to Rastrick if plans to convert a building are passed. Local firm Sovereign Lubricants has lodged plans for its Crowtrees Lane site which includes changing the use of the building and
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Nuisance fireworks being bought from 'Manchester warehouse and car boots'
MANY of the fireworks that plague the lives of Bradford residents are bought “from a warehouse in Manchester” or illegally from car boots – a report has claimed. A new report into nuisance firework use in Bradford highlights the difficulty in policing
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'Bradford schools have hit crisis point', according to new figures
BRADFORD schools have hit a crisis point when it comes to keeping or attracting new teachers, according to the National Education Union. It comes after new figures suggested teaching vacancies advertised across the city rose significantly last
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Bradford district gym has huge £200k refurb after fire which left them on the brink
A BRADFORD district business owner has spoken of his relief at reopening his gym's spa area following a fire that left him on the brink. In November 2021, fire crews from four stations were sent out to Energy Mill gym on Well Croft in Shipley to
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Avenue open out invitations to first-ever player performance camp at Horsfall
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) are holding another big academy event in the next few weeks, and this one is a four-dayer. This February sees the launch of their 'Player Performance Camps' where the club will focus on player development linked to the Avenue
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Thackray takes superb second as Eldwick rider only beaten by Belgian superstar
SOPHIE Thackray (Paul Milnes Bradford Olympic) finished a superb second in the final round of the National Trophy Cyclo-Cross Series at Gravesend. The 23-year-old Eldwick rider clocked a creditable 57 minutes and 56 seconds to take that runners-up
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Explorer finds 'fascinating' items inside 'creepy' 19th-century Bradford mill
AN URBAN explorer stepped back in time after making his way into a disused mill in Bradford – finding some interesting things in the process. The explorer – identified only by his first name, Matt – went inside the former Ibatex office building
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Bulls bringing in academy team manager as applications open for key role
BULLS are advertising for a vital role within their academy. They are seeking an academy team manager to join the staff at Odsal, as part of their growing youth development set-up. The successful candidate will be reporting to the club's head
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Holmes hailed as former Bradford & Bingley opener made Bradford Premier League chair
BILL Holmes is the new chairman of the Bradford Premier League, with his appointment confirmed at the January meeting of the management board. He fills the void created by the resignation of Mark Heald in November and has taken up his post with
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Yorkshire reveal ticket prices and flexible memberships for 2023
YORKSHIRE County Cricket Club have announced their ticket prices for domestic matches at Headingley, Scarborough and York in 2023. Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, February 21, but supporters are able to secure their seats for games by purchasing
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Warning as food shortages force supermarkets to ration eggs for customers
A FARMING union has issued a stark warning as shortages of eggs have forced supermarkets to ration supplies to customers. The National Farming Union (NFU) has called on the Government to back British food production to secure a home-grown supply
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Former Bantams stopper prioritising Avenue aims over Football League return
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) goalkeeper George Sykes-Kenworthy insists his full focus is on the National League North side, even if he would love a return to the Football League in the future. The 23-year-old has been an ever-present in the Avenue goal
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BANTAMS v ROCHDALE: Match stats and player ratings
CITY suffered a third home defeat as strugglers Rochdale came from behind to snatch victory. T&A chief sports writer SIMON PARKER was at an angry Valley Parade last night and provides the match stats and his player ratings. MAN OF THE MATCH
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BANTAMS REACTION: Angry Hughes accuses ref of getting penalty calls wrong
MARK Hughes blasted the performance of referee Paul Howard after City’s shock home loss to Rochdale. The Lancashire strugglers came from behind to win 2-1 at Valley Parade as the Bantams missed the chance to go fourth. But Hughes was fuming
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The common 50p piece which could be worth a small fortune - what to look for
Brits are being urged to check their wallets, purses and down the back of their sofa for a common 50p coin that could be worth a small fortune. The Royal Arms design of the coin is familiar to many, having entered into circulation in 2008, however
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Over 5,000 are homeless in Yorkshire - including 2,000 children - research claims
NEW research from Shelter has shown that more than 5,000 people are recorded as homeless in Yorkshire and the Humber – a number which includes over 2,000 children. Shelter’s analysis of official homelessness figures and responses to a Freedom