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Blow to £50m Odsal plan as Government Levelling Up Fund snubs Bradford
A £50 MILLION bid to redevelop Odsal stadium is one of four regeneration schemes left in tatters after Government failed to award any Bradford schemes “Levelling Up Fund” cash in the latest funding round. Bids to re-open Bingley Pool, turn Keighley
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Police seize more than £1.5m worth of cannabis across 22 raids last year
POLICE seized more than £1.5 million worth of cannabis across 22 raids last year in one area, according to new data. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Batley and Spen Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) have vowed to keep up the pressure on drug
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Taxi driver sentenced for trying to replicate old car after serious crash
A BRADFORD taxi driver has been sentenced for trying to replicate his old car which was involved in a serious crash. Amjad Khan, 39, of Great Horton Road was sentenced to a 12-month community order at Bradford Crown Court last Friday after admitting
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LEAGUE TWO: Widespread fury as ex-Crawley boss Yems deemed "not a conscious racist"
THE Football Association is looking into the possibility of a legal challenge against the findings of its own independent panel, which conclude former Crawley manager John Yems was "not a conscious racist". Yems was handed a 15-month ban after
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Rewind to the 80s at charity music night
A FUNDRAISING music night is celebrating the floor-fillers of the 1980s. Relive The 80s is organised by cancer patient Jacqui Drake, who is aiming to raise £1 million for Leeds Cancer Centre. Says Jacqui: "I knew Mick Duckworth from my days
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See the best places for spa days and breaks in Yorkshire
These are the top spa day experiences in Yorkshire, according to luxury booking agents. When it comes to spa breaks in Yorkshire, there is plenty of choice - from hot tubs surrounded by nature to massages and thermal therapy. From an Indian
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Person rushed to hospital after crash at major junction
A PERSON was rushed to hospital after a crash at a major junction. West Yorkshire Police was called to reports of a collision on Tong Lane, where it meets Roker Lane, at 3.45pm. Officers went to the scene and discovered the crash two vehicles
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Pensioner left without heating hits out at Incommunities after boiler breaks
A PENSIONER has hit out at Incommunities after she was left without heating when her boiler broke. The 67-year-old woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, realised the heating had gone off in her house on Monday evening. She called the company
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Bradford Sports Awards could see Cougars haul as Cullen and Akbar battle cricket duo
A RECORD number of finalists have been announced for the 2023 Bradford Sports Awards to take place on Thursday, March 9. The awards dinner will celebrate the sporting achievements of athletes, of all ages and levels, coaches, administrators and
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Underground 'super bins' could soon be coming to Bradford
UNDERGROUND “super bins” could soon be installed under the pavements of Bradford city centre in a bid to reduce on-street litter. The city is looking to follow Liverpool – which installed the new style bins in areas of the city last year. And
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Margaret Loveday, 76, named as woman who died after head-on crash
POLICE have officially named a 76-year-old woman who died after a head-on crash. Officers were called to the collision in Brighouse and Denholme Gate Road, in Shelf, close to its junction with Score Hill, at 11.08am last Monday. A white Ford
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Tributes pour in for well-loved Bradford doctor after his sudden death
TRIBUTES have been flooding in for a well-loved Bradford doctor after his sudden death. Dr Paul Southern, consultant hepatologist, associate medical director and chief clinical information officer at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation
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'Abhorrent' predator was starting to form paedophile ring and planned gathering
AN "abhorrent" predator was starting to form a paedophile ring and planned to host a gathering where multiple children would be abused. Yorkshire officers were among those who brought Simon Mallen, of Alnwick, Northumberland, to justice. The
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Man suffers life-threatening injuries in crash this morning
A MAN is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a serious crash this morning. Two cars were involved in a collision on the Elland Riorges Link, near Lowfields Business Park, in Elland just before 7am today. Road closures have been
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Bradford kebab restaurant launches 'Mad Jan' £5 mains
DINERS at a Bradford restaurant can grab a cheaper treat this January as part of a new offer. German Doner Kebab (GDK) has launched its January ‘Mad Jan’ £5 all mains promotion at its branch on Charles Street near The Broadway shopping centre and
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Police keep major road carriageway closed after serious crash
LATEST NEWS: Man suffers life-threatening injuries in crash this morning POLICE have kept a carriageway of a major road closed after a serious crash. Emergency services have been at the scene of a collision on Calderdale Way (A629), near Lowfields
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Where Hughes ranks among City's longest-serving managers since 2000
IT WILL be the smallest of landmarks; an insignificant number on the face of it. Next Friday will be day number 337 since Mark Hughes first made himself comfortable in the Valley Parade hot-seat. So what? You may ask. It’s hardly rivalling
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Is your animal the cutest in Bradford? ‘Picture Perfect Pet’ competition launched
THE RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch is hosting its annual ‘Picture Perfect Pet’ photo competition once again. All entries are being judged on their ‘cuteness’ and ‘all-round best image’. The competition is open to every
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Vital new service to tackle drug and alcohol issues across the Bradford district
A NEW partnership is to launch in Bradford in a bid to better tackle drug and alcohol issues across the district. The move will see national charity Humankind, which already runs similar services in other areas of West Yorkshire, team up with organisations
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Man from London banned and fined for driving offence in Bradford
A MAN from London has been banned after committing a driving offence in Bradford. Zafar Ali, 40, of Hornsey Park Road, Wood Green, London, faced one charge of failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver/rider of a vehicle
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Remnants of cannabis farm after large mill fire 'likely' linked to electrics bypass
REMNANTS of a cannabis farm were found in a large mill after a fire which was "likely" linked to electrics being bypassed. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Batley and Spen Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) rushed to a fire at a large mill
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Bradford firm's success recognised with prestigious award
A BRADFORD technology provider was presented has been presented with a prestigious award. BTL Group received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise (Excellence in International Trade) from the Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Ed Anderson CBE, on Tuesday
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Fears that passenger safety at risk due to overcrowded trains
TRAINS which are overcrowded due to cancellations are putting passenger safety at risk, the Mayor of West Yorkshire has argued. Tracy Brabin has penned a note to the TransPennine Express Managing Director Matthew Golton ahead of next week’s Convention
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Police forces told to check staff against criminal database after David Carrick case
All police forces have been asked to check their officers and staff against national police databases in the wake of the David Carrick case, the Home Office has said. Forces are being asked to take the action to “identify anyone who has slipped
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Man dramatically saves dog-walking pensioner's life after fall in fast-flowing river
A MAN saved a pensioner’s life after she fell into a fast-flowing freezing river while attempting to rescue a dog. Luke Hartshorn, an associate director at Walker Singleton Chartered Surveyors, sprung into action to help the 66-year-old woman on
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Bulls to bring in youth coach as applications open for key role
BRADFORD Bulls are looking to recruit a scholarship assistant coach to join their youth development team. They will work with the club's Under-16s and will report to the head coach of the U16s and Bulls' head of youth. The successful candidate
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Electric charging points at filling station will reduce “charge range anxiety”
ELECTRIC car charging points will be installed at a busy Bradford filling station to reduce “charge range anxiety.” The Motor Fuel Group submitted a planning application to add an EV charging area at East Bowling Service Station on Wakefield Road
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Snow turns Bradford district into winter wonderland - your snow pictures
PEOPLE living in many areas of the Bradford district woke up to a sprinkling of snow today (Wednesday) as the cold snap continued. Areas of the district including Haworth, Keighley and Saltaire were just some of those which had snow overnight.
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Bus services diverted due to unplanned roadworks
BUS services in part of the Bradford district are being diverted due to roadworks today. First Bus has tweeted to say that unplanned works and cones are in place at Harden Bridge. As a result, the 616 and 619 service will be diverting
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How you can help reunite Bantams legend with memorabilia from his career
BRADFORD City fans have been urged to help reunite a club legend with prized possessions from his career as part of a new fundraising drive for his charity. Stephen Darby's Monumental Moments & The Shirts campaign has been launched to return some
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One of UK's first cricket kit recycling hubs comes to Bradford
A RECYCLING hub to donate cricket kit has been set up in Bradford as part of a new project to get people into the sport. Yorkshire Cricket Foundation (YCF), the official charity of Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC), have started a number of
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Nearly a dozen Bradford district breweries included on new SIBA tracker
NEARLY a dozen breweries in the Bradford district have been included on a new UK brewery tracker launched by SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers. The SIBA UK Brewery Tracker sets out the number of actively trading breweries in 10 areas of
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NHS issues warning to anyone who misuses Healthy Start cards
The NHS has issued a warning to anyone who misuses their Healthy Start prepaid card. The NHS Healthy Start scheme helps young families and those who are pregnant and on low incomes to access healthy food and milk. But the NHS can ban those
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Under-16s urged to get rail season ticket to avoid £100 fine under new rule
NORTHERN has today issued a ‘final call’ to students across the North of England to get their Under 16 Education Season Tickets before sales close on Friday, January 20. The special ticket, which Northern has developed in partnership with more
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Challenge fails over jail sentence for Audi RS4 danger driver who crashed into school
A BID to challenge the sentence of a danger driver, who struck two cars before crashing into school, has failed. Syam Khan was jailed for 16 months in December after pleading guilty to dangerous driving at Bradford Crown Court. Following the
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Police at scene of serious crash as drivers are urged to find alternative routes
LATEST NEWS: Police keep major road carriageway closed after serious crash THERE are major delays this morning following a crash on a busy route. Emergency services have been at the scene, on Calderdale Way, near Lowfields Business Park in
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Jail for burglar who broke into social club
A 45-YEAR-old man has been jailed after breaking into a social club in Bingley. Karl Stubley, 45, of no fixed address, was found guilty of burglary dwelling with intent to cause damage following a trial at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates’ Court
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Search is on to find Miss Yorkshire 2023 - how to apply
WOMEN from Bradford have been urged to enter a beauty pageant and possibly take one step closer to competing in Miss World. The search has begun to find Miss Yorkshire 2023. Regional heat organisers, The Agency Group UK have launched this year's
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Car seized and driver reported after being stopped by police
A CAR has been seized after being stopped by police in Bingley last night. The driver was stopped on Bradford Road and was found to have no insurance. Car seized for no insurance Bradford Road in Bingley. Driver reported.#NotOnMyPatch
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Severe delays on the M62 this morning due to a crash and a broken down lorry
THERE are long delays on the M62 following two incidents this morning. Two lanes are closed and there is queueing traffic due to a crash on the M62 Westbound from J22 A672 (Rishworth Moor) to J21 A6193 Sir Isaac Newton Way (Milnrow). There
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Here's why a Bradford primary school has had to close today
A BRADFORD school is closed today due to a burst pipe. St Paul's CofE Primary School in Wibsey has had to turn off its boiler and heating system and will be closed for the whole day. More updates can be found on the Bradford Council wesbite
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Cheapest day to book a holiday and travel revealed by financial experts
Going away on holiday abroad is a yearly treat that many enjoy, with a chance to get away from normal life for a bit and relax. However, due to the cost of living crisis putting pressure on most people's finances, it might be less likely that people
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New Waterloo Road star has very famous parents who star on popular ITV show
New Waterloo Road star Scarlett Thomas has played a key role in the new series of the award-winning BBC show. Scarlett portrays Izzy Charles, the daughter of original characters Donte and Chlo who became teenage parents when they were pupils at
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Bradford's musical heyday captured on new website
One of the most cherished items in my music collection is an audio-cassette which has almost miraculously managed to be played time and again over the decades, while not being tangled and chewed up by the playing head. It was pressed into my hand in
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12 steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing Dementia
A new 12-step checklist has been created to help people reduce their risk of developing Dementia. Alzheimer’s Research UK has designed the brain health checking tool as a way to empower the British public to make decisions that will reduce their
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Bradford schools affected by closures as snow and ice hits
SCHOOLS in the Bradford district have been affected by snowy and icy weather this morning. Stanbury Village School will not open until 10am due to snow, it was announced on Bradford Council's emergency closures website. Riddlesden St Mary's
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Reports of heavy traffic after crash on major road this morning
THERE is heavy traffic on the M606 this morning due to a crash. One lane is reported to be closed, from J2 Merrydale Road (Euroway Trading Estate) to J1 M62 J26 (Chain Bar) following the crash on the M606 Southbound. Congestion is not being
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Coroners' appeal to trace relatives of 72-year-old Bradford man
CORONERS officers are appealing for help in tracing any known relatives of James Coombes from Bradford. Mr Coombes was 72 when he died on January 4. Anyone with any information should contact Bradford Coroners Office on 01274 373721.
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Coroners' appeal to trace relatives of Bradford woman, 68
CORONERS officers are appealing for help in tracing any known relatives of Brenda Kitchen, who was from Cleckheaton. Miss Kitchen, who was 68 years, died on December 30. Anyone with any information should contact Bradford Coroners Office on
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Coroners’ appeal for Bradford woman who died on Christmas day
CORONERS officers are appealing for help in tracing any known relatives of Rita Brown, who was from Bradford. Miss Brown was 67 when passed away on December 25. Anyone with any information should contact Bradford Coroners Office on 01274
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Woman fined for driving twice the speed limit on Bradford road
A BRADFORD woman has been fined a hefty sum after she was caught driving at more than twice the speed limit. Hawwa Farooq, of Hollybank Road, in the Great Horton ward of Bradford, drove her Mini Cooper on the A644 Brighouse and Denholme Road, Queensbury
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Burnley striker Costelloe knows he's in good Kompany with City
VINCENT Kompany convinced Dara Costelloe that linking up with Mark Hughes at City was his best career move. The Irish striker was handed an instant debut after joining on loan from Burnley. Costelloe played just under an hour in the goalless
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Bradford housing provider praised for its hard work in the community
HORTON Housing Association has been awarded the Housing Diversity Network (HDN) Accreditation – recognising its commitment to equality and inclusion. Housing Diversity Network (HDN) said the Little Horton Lane-based provider engaged and empowered
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Award named after legendary Bradford broadcaster looking for entrants
AN award named after a Bradford-born broadcaster is looking for entrants. The Yorkshire Society’s Harry Gration History Prize 2023 is now open for entries. Named in tribute to the BBC Look North presenter who died last year, The Yorkshire Society
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Plan to replace church with housing is withdrawn
PLANS to demolish a church and build housing in its place have been withdrawn – almost three and a half years after being submitted. The Church of Christ the King, between Bradford Road and the Leeds Liverpool Canal in Crossflatts, has been empty
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Hundreds of people homeless in Bradford on any given night amid fears of 2023 rise
HUNDREDS of people were homeless in Bradford on any given night in 2022, new estimates suggest. Homeless charity Shelter has used statistics and data to calculate out how many people are without a home across the country. It estimates 345 people
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Man jailed for spate of thefts at same store at Bradford shopping centre
A MAN has been jailed for a spate of thefts at the same store in a Bradford shopping centre. Zahim Shah, 44, whose address was given in court as a homeless shelter in the Barkerend Road area of Bradford, was jailed for the offences. On December
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A number of bids for 5G masts have been lodged - find out where
A NUMBER of applications for 5G masts have been lodged for locations across the Spen Valley. Telecoms infrastructure firm CK Hutchinson Networks is behind a total of five recent bids, covering Birstall, Birkenshaw, Liversedge and Heckmondwike in
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Popular Dhol drummers from Bradford win award
A popular group of musicians who play traditional Indian dhol drums has won a coveted award. Akoustix Drummers won the ‘Best Drummers & Entertainments Team’ at The Oracle Awards. Now in its eighth year, the ceremony is a celebration of the
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Man jailed over carrying offensive weapon with glass blade in Bradford city centre
A 29-YEAR-old man has been jailed for six months after being caught with an offensive weapon in the centre of Bradford. Scott Aaron North admitted possessing an offensive weapon in a public place when he appeared before Bradford and Keighley Magistrates
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Poor quality housing in Bradford branded a 'disgrace'
SOME of the housing in Bradford is a “disgrace” – according to a councillor who raised concerns over the accommodation many in the District find themselves living in. Councillor Jeanette Sunderland (Lib Dem, Idle and Thackley) said while thousands
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Professor says Bradford will play 'critical' role in the future of UK space industry
BRADFORD has much to gain from the UK space industry – and has a vital role to play in its future – an expert professor from the University has said. Professor Paul Febvre, of the Bradford-Renduchintala Centre for Space AI, helped to set up the
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Man banned from driving for six months after speeding on major Bradford road
A BRADFORD man has been banned from driving after he was caught speeding. Adam Alexander Szpitter, 43, of Shetcliffe Lane, Tong, was sentenced on Friday, January 6. Join our Crime & Breaking News Facebook group to keep up with all the
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Bradford Council-run care home enters special measures in first inspection
A Bradford Council-run care home has been placed in special measures following the Care Quality Commission (CQC)’s latest inspection. The health and social care watchdog visited Valley View Court on Scatcherd Drive, Oakworth, across two dates in
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Refurb of building in historic Little Germany is approved
THE refurbishment of a city centre building, which is currently being converted into flats, has been approved. Over the years there have been numerous proposals to turn Park House on Well Street, opposite the Broadway Shopping Centre, into flats
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Long-running Bradford club moves out of city centre to new location
A LONG-established Bradford mixed martial arts club has moved its classes out of the city centre into a new location. SBG Bradford/Team Fulinkazan now runs out of Planet Fitness in Coral Mills on Halifax Road. Despite the move from Sunbridge
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Unfaithful man smashed his way into his ex's house - then threatened to burn it down
An unfaithful man smashed his way into his ex-partner’s house when she bolted him out and then threatened to burn it down, Bradford Crown Court heard. Mohammed Ashraf’s infidelity had ended the relationship but he turned up at the Bradford address
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'Blue badges and disabled bays are there for a reason, you should know that'
SEVEN people in Bradford have been in court this month for unlawfully using a disabled person's badge to park their vehicle. The cases have all been heard at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court. The court heard how one of the women charged
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Prolific Preston part of Avenue side until season's end as Maroodza makes return
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) are celebrating two good bits of news on the loan front. Last night, the club confirmed that Jordan Preston's stay at Horsfall has been extended, with Spennymoor Town allowing him to stay in West Yorkshire until the end of
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Bulls new boy Holmes hopes to help teen partner take control
MYLES Lawford may still only be a teenager, but his half-back partner at Dewsbury still thinks he can learn plenty from the youngster. New signing Tom Holmes lined up alongside the 19-year-old on Sunday, and while he was happy to give the diminutive
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'We didn't want to stand in his way': Hughes on why City let Foulds go on loan
MARK Hughes expects Matty Foulds to continue his run of regular football after joining Harrogate. City allowed the left back to make the loan switch across Yorkshire following their capture of Rotherham’s Tolaji Bola. Foulds had played 21 games
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Asda announces major change to products across all stores
Asda has announced a major change across all its stores to help customers combat food waste at home. The supermarket giant is replacing use by dates with best before dates on more than half of its own-brand yoghurts. The change follows data