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Prolific novelist pens final chapter
MY LATEST book Killing for Pleasure will be the eighth, and most probably last, in the series of crime novels set in Bradford. I started writing it soon after Christmas 2022 and completed it in record time for me, before the end of May. It’s focused
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Russell Brand ‘interviewed under caution’ by Met Police
Russell Brand has been interviewed under caution by the Metropolitan Police over allegations of sexual offences, it has been reported. Brand is a familiar face across the UK and has performed at Bradford's St George's Hall a number of times.
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Reader letter: Keep staff on supermarket tills
SIR - Congratulations to Helen Mead on a brilliant piece of writing in the T&A (November 17): 'Give me a person on supermarket tills any day.' I couldn’t agree more. I shop mainly in Sainsburys on Harrogate road and they have taken most of
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Long-serving Next staff 'devastated' at plans to close Bradford warehouse
The news that retail company Next is planning to shut its Bradford warehouse, affecting nearly 800 workers, has prompted mixed reactions from locals on social media. Among those most affected are long-time employees like Cheryl Murgatroyd, who
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Police confirm three missing teens found safe and well
THREE teenage boys who were reported missing from West Yorkshire have been found safe and well. Michael Illingworth, 14, Solomon Agyemang, 13, and another 14-year-old boy were reported missing from the Wakefield area over the weekend. Today
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Steam train makes rare visit to Bradford Forster Square station
Bradford Forster Square railway station welcomed a rare visitor today when a steam train used the station. The Northern Belle Private Charter, hauled by historical steam locomotive 34067 Tangmere, made an eye-catching departure from Forster Square
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Road haulage boss banned from roads for drink driving in Yorkshire
A leading member of the national road haulage industry has been banned from the roads after he admitted drink driving in Yorkshire. David Ward, 63, appeared before York Magistrates' Court after police found his Land Rover on its roof next to a
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Locals help Children in Need reach £33 million total
PEOPLE in the Bradford district played their part by helping to raise money for Children in Need. Members, staff and volunteers of the Shipley Kirkgate Centre dedicated their afternoon tea group to the Children in Need appeal. The event was
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World-famous Flying Scotsman steams through Bradford district in style
World-famous locomotive Flying Scotsman made a fine sight as it steamed through the Bradford district this morning. The Doncaster-built loco, numbered 60103, was hauling a special train called the Waverley from York to Carlisle, picking up passengers
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Sick rapist pretended to be 'ghost' which had possessed his victim
A 'predatory' rapist who pretended to be a 'ghost' which had possessed his victim has been jailed. Sick Craig Meredith, 50, manipulated vulnerable young children and adults with learning disabilities over a 32 year period, West Yorkshire Police
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Car seized after driver found using foreign licence
OFFICERS in Bradford seized a Cupra after the driver was caught driving with an invalid licence. Steerside officers on Heaton Road, Bradford West, found the driver using a foreign driving licence even though they had been a UK resident since 2020
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Former Bantam scores first Avenue goal but comeback ensures narrow defeat
TEN-MAN Bradford (Park Avenue) suffered their third loss on the bounce yesterday with a 2-1 defeat at Gainsborough Trinity. While Avenue are now without a win since their home game against Marske United in October, there was some small comfort
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Crowds turn out to see Santa's Reindeer visit Bradford in lead-up to Christmas
FAMILIES lined the streets to catch a glimpse of Santa's Reindeer making their way through Bradford. The annual Reindeer Parade hosted by the Kirkgate Shopping Centre is an integral part of the city's build-up to Christmas. Father Christmas
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Fantastic photos capture all the fun of Bradford Ice Carnival
Bradford BID’s Ice Carnival proved to be a huge hit with the public - and members of the Telegraph & Argus Camera Club were out in force to capture the action in Centenary Square. For a write-up on the event, click here, but sometimes a picture
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Test Premier Inn's Christmas Grotto with this dream job - how to apply
Do you love all things festive at this time of the year? Premier Inn might have the perfect job for you. The hotel chain is looking for a Christmas Grotto Tester who will, along with their loved ones, test Premier Inn’s bespoke Christmas Grotto
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8 reasons why you shouldn't sleep with the heating on (it's not just cost-related)
The winter months are here and if you’re using your heating as the temperatures turn cold outside, you might not be aware that sleeping with it on can lead to health problems. From nasty colds to swollen feet, experts are warning homeowners to
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'Is this not called The Voice?' - ITV viewers left confused after The Petebox
Viewers watching The Voice have been left feeling confused after tonight’s episode (November 18) asking "is this not called the voice?” as The Petebox took to the stage. Pete, who beatboxes humorously told the four judges he came up with his stage
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Morrisons recalls this breakfast product due to 3 undeclared allergens
Morrisons has issued a product recall and “do not eat” warning for one of its gluten-free products due to three undeclared allergens including nuts and dairy. The Bradford-based supermarket is recalling Morrisons Free From Gluten Choco Crackles
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NATHAN ATKINSON'S VERDICT: City fans miss out in remarkable game of two halves
OF the over 2,000 City fans in attendance at Meadow Lane yesterday, probably at least a tenth of them missed David McGoldrick’s opening goal as they were still waiting to get into the ground. A disrupted rail service was partly to blame, while
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One lane closed on M62 Eastbound due to reports of 'broken down vehicle'
A LANE has been closed on the M62 Eastbound due to reports of a broken down car. A traffic app reported, one lane has been closed between J26 M606 J1 (Chain Bar) and and J27 M621 (Gildersome). Highways England is reporting Lane 1 and the
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Gallery marks ten years of arts and culture with exhibition of artists and makers
A GALLERY is celebrating ten years of arts and culture at a mill complex with an exhibition showcasing a selection of some of the artists and makers who have contributed to its success. Woven Stories also marks one of the final exhibitions curated
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What's coming up at Brighouse Art Circle this November
ARTISTS of all abilities are set to get creative at a costume model workshop. There will be a costume model at Brighouse Art Circle between 7pm and 9pm on Thursday, November 23. The session will be followed by a workshop on November 30.
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Popular drama school creator and education officer win big at regional awards
TWO Bradford women were among the winners of last night’s 29th Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards, sponsored by McCormicks Solicitors. Stacey Burrows of Esholt took the Achievement in Management and Enterprise Award and Iqra Tabassum of Bradford
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Driver from Scotland was over the drink-drive limit near Gargrave
A MOTORIST from Scotland has been banned from driving and ordered to pay £569 after being over the drink-drive limit near Skipton. Damon Gordon, 39, was driving towards Gargrave from Skipton late on October 22 when he was stopped by a police officer
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Yorkshire-dialect opera will switch up 'cloth caps and Last of the Summer Wine' trope
The Yorkshire-dialect version of Barber of Seville could be a “seminal moment” for Bradford’s status as City of Culture. Set in 1960s Bradford, The Barber of Seville will bring a tale of class, marriage, mischief, and young love to St George's
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Plan for homes on former site of mill destroyed by fire
UP to 30 new homes could be built on the site of a mill that was destroyed by fire if planning permission is granted. Joe Bottomley Ventures wants to build the homes at the 1.1 hectare site – the former Clough Mills at Halifax Road, Shelf, which
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Here's where every crime across Bradford in September 2023 took place
THE total number of crimes reported across Bradford in a month has risen, according to the latest figures for September. There were 6,644 crimes reported to police in the district in September according to the figures published by the data.police.uk
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Nursery once 'inadequate' is 'absolutely delighted' at new rating
A BRADFORD nursery once rated 'inadequate' has made "significant improvements" and is now rated as 'good'. Thornbury Play & Learn Nursery on Thornbury Road was visited by the education watchdog on October 5 following a previous visit in June.
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Keighley College shares in £6.9m windfall to boost skills learning
KEIGHLEY College is sharing in a £6.9 million Government windfall to 'digitise' teaching and learning in key sectors. The Bradford Road campus is part of the West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges, which has secured the Local Skills Improvement
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Yorkshire Cricket Club members handed ticket incentive
FOR the 2024 season, Yorkshire members will be able to watch first-class cricket at 10 other counties as part of their reciprocal arrangements. Upon production of a valid Yorkshire CCC membership card, members can gain free entry to County Championship
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Woman admits causing death of pensioner by careless driving
A WOMAN has admitted to causing the death of a pensioner by careless/inconsiderate driving in Bradford. 22-year-old Amber Hall, of Norman Crescent, Idle, appeared at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court on Friday. Barbara Slingsby, 83,
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Bantams' deal for new boss had to be "right" and they feel they've cracked the code
BRADFORD City Women chairman, Qasim Akhtar believes the club made the “right” call in appointing their new manager. After whittling down candidates from an extensive interviewing process, last week the Bantams confirmed former Ossett United Women
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Two new teams admitted to the Dales Council League
TWO new clubs have been admitted to the Dales Council League. Firstly, West Bowling, whose application was rubber-stamped at the Dales Council League’s annual meeting at Pudsey Congs after the Bradford Mutual Sunday School League side were provisionally
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Town Hall could become 'boutique hotel' in bid to boost town's leisure offer
PROPOSALS for the future of Bingley include a plan to turn its town hall into a “boutique hotel.” Bingley is one of several areas for which a draft 'Development Framework' has been produced by Bradford Council. The framework includes suggestions
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Positive signs for Bulldogs despite barren spell
ANDY BROWN believes he saw positive signs for Bradford Bulldogs which could serve them well as they look to snap a nine-game losing streak at Billingham Buccaneers on Sunday. The Bulldogs came off second-best when going down 9-2 at home to Telford
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Former Avenue defender who played with John Charles at Leeds dies aged 78
Bradford (Park Avenue) were saddened to learn of the recent death of former player Barrie Wright at the age of 78. The Bradford-born full-back joined Avenue in October 1971 following a year out of the game where he worked as a warehouseman.
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City teenager starts for Northern Ireland against Hungary
BRADFORD City teenager George Goodman had more minutes on the international stage earlier this week. He was playing for Northern Ireland’s Under-19s against their Hungarian counterparts, and was named in their starting XI. Goodman, a centre-back
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Notts County 4 Bantams 2: Match stats and player ratings
CITY lost 4-2 at Notts County yesterday lunchtime in League Two, as a first-half horror show left the visitors with no way back after the break. T&A sports reporter NATHAN ATKINSON was at Meadow Lane yesterday and provides the match stats and
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Alexander calls for calm on Cook after frustrating day for City striker
ANDY Cook had an afternoon to forget as City fell to a 4-2 defeat at Notts County yesterday. The big striker missed a catalogue of chances, the kind he was burying in his sleep last season, and had to be led away by Richie Smallwood and Matty Platt
