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Is Bradford in for more snow - or is it going to warm up?
IT WAS only supposed to last a couple of days - but the freezing conditions have carried on for more than a week. Weather forecasters have been caught on the hop by the freezing blast, but it looks as if the temperatures are finally set to rise
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Buckingham palace reveals details for King Charles III’s coronation weekend
Details have been revealed of the King’s coronation due to take place in May. A balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace, a concert featuring global stars and a day of volunteering will all form part of the celebrations. Taking place from Saturday
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Family describes hearing 'crash, bang, wallop' before emergency evacuation
Residents have described hearing a “crash, bang, wallop” sound after a driver crashed into a fish and chip shop and damaged a gas pipe. A pile of bricks and debris can be seen outside the boarded-up entrance to Westfield Fisheries, found on Westfield
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Missing man last seen at Bradford Royal Infirmary has been found
A MISSING man last seen at Bradford Royal Infirmary has been found. Benjamin Fort, 41, who was reported missing, has been found. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Benjamin Fort has been found. Thanks for sharing." Follow
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Terror police granted more time to question suspect over St James' Hospital incident
Police have been granted more time to question a 27-year-old terror suspect over a serious incident outside a hospital’s maternity ward. Counter-terrorism officers arrested a 27-year-old man after he was allegedly seen with a firearm and suspicious
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Residents forced to evacuate after car hit fish and chip shop
Police had to evacuate residents from their homes after a car crashed into a fish and chip shop on Saturday night. West Yorkshire Police received reports of extensive damage to Westfield Fisheries, found on Westfield Avenue in Yeadon, at 10.17pm
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Dunning reaction after Bulls friendly against Huddersfield called off
MARK Dunning swallowed his disappointment at today’s Bulls’ postponement and admitted: “We tried everything we could.” The warm-up game against Huddersfield Giants had already been switched from Odsal to Dewsbury’s FLAIR Stadium to give it the
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Local independent boutique wins top award
A BRADFORD boutique has won a top regional award. My Tiny Closet scooped the Best Independent Boutique Clothing Store in West Yorkshire at The Northern Enterprise Awards. Run by SME News, the awards Awards celebrate the industriousness and
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Look back: Keighley and Worth Valley Railway in 1960s
THE Keighley and Worth Valley Railway is a jewel in the crown of our district. This photo, from our archive, was taken in 1969 and shows how popular the railway was, a year after it opened as a heritage line. The T&A ran the photo in a 1969
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Investigation launched into cause of fire at three storey flat
An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire at a three storey flat in Little Horton. Fire crews from across West Yorkshire were called to Cecil Avenue, near Horton Park and Horton Park Avenue, at 12.34am on Sunday, January 22.
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Three young men charged with murder and robbery after Huddersfield man's death
Police have charged three young men with murder and robbery after a Huddersfield man's death. Khalfan Seif died following an incident at his home on Springdale Avenue, Thornton Lodge, on the edge of Huddersfield town centre, on Saturday, January
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Council denies report it has backed new Yorkshire tourism body
The leader of Wakefield Council has said the local authority is yet to give its backing to a new tourism body for Yorkshire. Denise Jeffery told fellow councillors that she has not been involved in discussions over the creation of a new organisation
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Business park plan also misses out on Levelling Up cash
BRADFORD is not the only area to be left deflated by the Government's Levelling Up announcement this week. Senior Calderdale councillors have expressed disappointment the authority will not receive a share of the Government’s latest round of Levelling
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Man in court for racially aggravated behaviour towards police officer at rail station
A SHIPLEY man has appeared in court for racially aggravated behaviour towards a police officer at a railway station. Matthew Porter, 37, of Saltaire Road, faced a charge of racially/religiously aggravated intentional harassment/alarm/distress –
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New and exciting dance classes on offer for people in Bradford
A NEW initiative is aiming to help people from across the Bradford district get active and have fun through dance. Keep Dancing, delivered by community interest company Liberty Arts, is open to adults of all ages and abilities. The sessions
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11.5 per cent of West Yorkshire mothers classed as smokers at time of giving birth
WEST Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership (WYHCP) is launching a new campaign to create awareness and support for pregnant women wanting to quit smoking. The campaign, which begins on Monday (January 30) highlights tobacco use as the leading preventable
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See the top primary schools in Bradford district - full list
These are the highest rated primary schools in the Bradford district, according to Ofsted. The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills inspects state schools and independent schools as well as other education and social
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Deal or No Deal set to make TV comeback on ITV hosted by Stephen Mulhern
Deal or No Deal is set to return to UK TV screens as it gets an ITV reboot hosted by Stephen Mulhern. The hit show originally aired on Channel 4, hosted by Noel Edmonds for 11 years, before it was cancelled in 2016. However, Deal or No Deal
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Deal or No Deal set to make TV comeback on ITV hosted by Stephen Mulhern
Deal or No Deal is set to return to UK TV screens as it gets an ITV reboot hosted by Stephen Mulhern. The hit show originally aired on Channel 4, hosted by Noel Edmonds for 11 years, before it was cancelled in 2016. However, Deal or No Deal
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Son of Bradford mum murdered by neighbour on his healing journey
The son of a Bradford woman who was murdered by her neighbour has spoken about the next stage of his healing journey. Mum-of-five Vera Hudson, 57, was brutally killed at her home in September 2019. Humberside Police said the murder had left
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Man who lost parents in Covid lockdown starts care firm to help older people
A MAN who lost his parents during the first Covid-19 lockdown has started up a home care company to help older people and their families in the Bradford area. Ilkley man Martin Waite's new home care company Home Instead will make it possible for
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Two-bedroom Bradford district house at auction for £30,000 starting bids
PEOPLE have been urged to get a bid in for a Bradford district house which is going under the hammer. The two-bedroom semi-detached end-terrace property on Broadstone Way, Holme Wood, is up for grabs with minimum opening bids at £30,000. It is
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UK Supermarkets issue 'do not eat' warnings including Tesco, Asda & Aldi
Asda, Tesco and Aldi are among the UK supermarkets with 'do not eat' warnings in place on some of their products. Food recalls have been issued at the leading supermarkets for a variety of reasons, including underclared ingredients and an outbreak
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Warning UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with a dog in the car
Drivers have been warned they could face fines of up to £5,000 if they travel with their dogs in the car and breach the Highway Code. The code contains a rule that all pet owners should be aware of if they don’t want to be hit in the pocket.
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Here's the latest food hygiene ratings for Bradford district
NEW food hygiene ratings for eateries across the Bradford district have been published by the Food Standards Agency. Listed below are the latest findings of council inspectors, as they are back in Bradford. Almost 4,000 premises across Bradford
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Inquest to open into death of woman, 76, in two-car crash
AN inquest is to open tomorrow (Monday) into the death of a woman who was killed in a crash. Margaret Loveday, from Keighley, died in the crash to the collision in Brighouse and Denholme Gate Road, in Shelf, close to its junction with Score Hill
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Concerns for pedestrians over loading bay outside new convenience store
PLANS for a new loading bay at the front of a new convenience store set to open in the Bradford district have been criticised over potential safety concerns. Building work, which began last summer, is continuing on a new Co-op store on Bingley
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Question over future of 'temporary' cycle lanes
COUNCIL bosses will be asked “the short and long term future” of highly criticised cycle lanes on a major Bradford road. Temporary cycle lanes on Wakefield Road were installed in 2020 as part of the Government’s “active travel” push to get more
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Stand-up star Eshaan takes centre stage in Bradford on debut UK tour
ONE of the country's top stand-up comedians says he is looking forward to returning to Bradford as he prepares to bring his debut tour to the city. Eshaan Akbar, who has starred on TV comedy shows including Mock The Week, QI and Live At The Apollo
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Suspicion and rebellion as tension builds in tonight's Happy Valley episode
TENSION will build in tonight's episode of the hit BBC series Happy Valley. The hugely popular show kicked off its third and final series with a dramatic episode on BBC One on New Year’s Day. The series, some of which was filmed in Bradford
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New Bradford gym becomes one of first to host unique class, created by Olympic star
A NEW Bradford gym is offering a unique programme, created by an Olympic medalist. BirdBoxx, which is based in Queensbury's Black Dyke Mills, has become one of the first in the UK to adopt Tony Jeffries' Box n Burn. The programme combines the
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Baildon bruised by sad passing of club legend Don Butterfield
BAILDON are mourning the loss of their much-loved official Don Butterfield, who has died aged 75 from pneumonia. He was the driving force behind the Bradford Premier League Division One club’s merger with Baildon Meths and provided the direction
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Yorkshire advertising for two coaches and head of groundstaff
THERE is plenty of change going on at Yorkshire currently, with the club advertising for a whole host of roles on offer at Headingley. In terms of coaching, there is a high-performance coach role that needs filling, with the successful candidate