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The Bradford curryhouses named among nation's best at Asian Curry Awards

THE best curryhouses in Bradford have been announced at a prestigious awards ceremony. More than 1,200 VIP guests attended the Asian hospitality sector’s most prestigious event of the year, the Asian Curry Awards, otherwise known in the trade as

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Husband and wife duo who bring creative workshops to Shipley win award

YVONNE ABOAGYE and Israel Hobson launched TYRO Studios in Shipley in April 2022 to host a range of creative workshops aimed at beginners. And now the husband and wife have had their work recognised with the title of New Business of the Year in

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Meet the winners of Bradford's fourth Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards

OUTSTANDING businesses in Bradford were celebrated at an awards ceremony in the heart of the city to mark their achievements. The winners of the 2023 Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards were revealed during the event at The Broadway, which had

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Family who turned pub into destination for restaurant quality food win award

In common with many hospitality businesses the last few years have been tough for The White Horse as it dealt with the impact of Covid and the cost of living crisis. But now the pub has something to shout about after being judged Hospitality Venue

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Bradford woman who plays key part in running hotel's day-to-day wins award

CONFERENCE and Event Supervisor, Farzana Hussain was presented with the Rising Star Award at Sunday’s ceremony. Farzana, who is relatively newly promoted to the role, is responsible for a small team at Cedar Court Bradford but also plays a key

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Meet Bradford's award-winning Beauty Salon of the Year

Hard work and dedication have helped Room 907 win the Beauty Salon of the Year Award. The award, sponsored by Kirkgate Shopping Centre, was presented in a glittering event at The Broadway on Sunday. Salon owner Enza Puzio described the joy

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Business offering something 'different to a traditional garden centre' wins award

ILKLEY garden centre Moss & Moor has only been open since 2021 but it has already won a number of industry awards. Now it has been named Retailer of the Year at 2023's Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards in Bradford. The category was sponsored

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Pharmacy that has served community for 12 years wins customer service award

A pharmacy which prides itself on exceeding the needs of customers has had its dedication recognised with an award. Oxenhope Pharmacy is the winner of the Customer Service Award in the 2023 Telegraph and Argus Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards

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Team behind Bradford BID's transformative work win award

A body which works to improve Bradford city centre has won Team of the Year in the Telegraph and Argus Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards. The award went to Bradford BID - which represents around 600 businesses covering retail, leisure, hospitality

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Bradford hotel known for hosting weddings wins another award

A landmark Bradford hotel which combines Victorian grandeur with contemporary elegance has had its dedication to excellence and customer service recognised with an award. The Great Victoria Hotel won the Hotel of the Year award, sponsored by The

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Hair studio loved by clients since 1996 wins established business award

UNIQUE Hair Studio, on Bolton Road, Bradford, won an accolade in the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards. The Best Established Business award celebrates businesses that have stood the test of time, have established, survived, and thrived in

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Live music venue in Bradford with heritage dating back to 1884 wins award

A live music venue with a heritage dating back to 1884 has won a leisure award two years after a major relaunch. Tickles Music Hall has become Leisure Venue of the Year 2023 in the Telegraph and Argus Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards.

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Missing man from Scotland could be in West Yorkshire, police say

A missing man is believed to have travelled from Scotland to West Yorkshire, police say. Kevin Raitt, 50, got a train on Saturday morning (November 18) to Leeds. It is believed that he may have travelled on from there to Wakefield. He is

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Missing woman, 44, from Bradford found safe and well

A missing woman from Bradford has been found safe and well by police. West Yorkshire Police issued a missing person's appeal for 44-year-old Sally Clark on Tuesday, November 21. The police force has thanked those who shared the appeal. 

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Jeremy Hunt announces National Living Wage will rise to £11.44 per hour

The Treasury has announced that the National Living Wage will rise to £11.44 per hour from April 2024, with an increase of £1.02 per hour. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said: “Next April all full-time workers on the National Living Wage will get a pay

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Man repeatedly hit with bottle after challenging man who harassed woman in street

DETECTIVES have released images of two men they want to identify after a man was seriously assaulted in Leeds city centre. The victim, a 28-year-old man, received a large open wound to the head when he was repeatedly hit with a bottle. The

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Football pundit Chris Kamara: My commentating became ‘car crash TV’

FOOTBALL pundit Chris ‘Kammy’ Kamara, whose enthusiastic commentary, legendary gaffes and riotous laughter has endeared him to millions, is reflecting on how his life has changed since developing apraxia of speech, a rare neurological disorder that

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Bradford school engages dads with International Men's Day activities

A BRADFORD school invited dads to come along for an event that coincided with International Men's Day. All Saints C of E Primary School, on Little Horton Green, Bradford, held an International Men’s Day event to engage dads at school. The event

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Police give update on bus stop crash which killed man and injured two others

LATEST NEWS: Latest update from police after crash on major route between Leeds and Bradford A MAN remains in custody as police investigate a crash that killed a pedestrian and injured two others. It happened on Stanningley Road - a main route

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Don't miss the chance to dedicate a Christmas Star to a loved one

TIME is running out for people to dedicate a Christmas Star to a loved one as part of a Bradford tradition going back 20 years.  Each year, people can dedicate gold stars in memory of family or friends which are then placed on the Christmas tree

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Region's businesses in celebration of innovation

DOZENS of businesses across the region took part in an initiative celebrating innovation. A host of events was held as part of the third annual West Yorkshire Innovation Festival. The week-long venture was co-ordinated by West Yorkshire Combined

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People were 'running around with bits of wood' in town centre affray

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an incident involving a large group of people in a town centre. The incident is believed to have started after a male was ejected from the Acapulco nightclub, on Waterhouse Street in Halifax, at around

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What should I do if I think my energy bill is too high or wrong?

With the winter beginning to creep in and the days getting noticeably colder, households across the country will be cranking up their heating. With this increase in energy usage, most will begin to notice an increase in what they are spending on

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Bradford Council calls on Government to fix children’s social care crisis

MORE money for children’s social care and an end to profiteering are among Bradford Council’s calls to the Chancellor. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to unveil tax cuts, measures to boost business investment and a tougher approach to welfare

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Missing Halifax man now found 'safe and well'

POLICE have confirmed that a missing Halifax man has now been found 'safe and well.' An appeal was issued for Stephen Jones who has now been found safe and well. Police posted on Meta: "Thank you to all those who shared our appeal."

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Bantams workhorse Gilliead rejects idea of rest as he aims to right wrongs

Bradford City midfielder Alex Gilliead is determined to play against Barnsley in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy tonight. The game is virtually a dead rubber, with both teams having already qualified for the last-32 of the competition ahead of

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Machete attacker who stabbed Eid worshipper is given indefinite hospital order

A MENTALLY ill man who carried out a shocking stabbing in front of worshippers at a crowded Bradford mosque has been made the subject of an indefinite hospital order. In October last year, a jury concluded that paranoid schizophrenic Fezan Hussain

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Treasury rules out changes to pensioners’ winter fuel payment

Jeremy Hunt will not strip winter fuel cash from wealthy pensioners, a Treasury minister said after a senior colleague questioned why the handout should go to the comfortably off. The Chancellor, who will deliver his autumn statement on Wednesday

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Farmer's plan for rare breed pigs is backed by Michelin-starred restaurant

A MICHELIN-starred restaurant has backed plans for a building to house rare breed pigs.  It would be erected at a farm off Tom Lane in Cowling, between Keighley and Skipton. The applicant, farmer Chris Emmott, rears and sells British Saddleback

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Christmas show features 25 talented artists from our region

A NEW exhibition at The Bingley Gallery showcases the creativity of 25 artists from across our region. Its Christmas Show is always something a bit special - a selection box for people to pick their favourites or try something new. It is also a

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RSPCA Bradford district branch invites residents to Christmas fair

THE RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford and District branch is preparing to hold its Christmas fair.  It will take place at the charity's Wade Street centre in Halifax between noon and 3pm on December 3.  The event will be a chance for the

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Dragons' Den's Sara Davies to host new BBC show for aspiring inventors - Apply now

Dragons’ Den’s Sara Davies is to front a new BBC series which will see members of the public pitch their ideas for a new product. The working title of the series is Making It with Sara Davies and it will air in 2024 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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Yorkshire County Cricket Club heading to Abu Dhabi ahead of 2024 season

THE Yorkshire County Cricket Club has announced it will be returning to the United Arab Emirates next March ahead of the 2024 season. A regular destination for the county for 10 years up to the last tour in early 2017, Ottis Gibson and Darren Gough

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Selfless quad amputee, 10, raises over £23k with 'Everest' climb

A YOUNG quad amputee who hoped to raise £500 by embarking on a gruelling climb has been left stunned after bringing in more than £23,000 in donations. Selfless Luke Mortimer, 10, described reaching the top of Embsay Crag, near Skipton, as both

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Salem move up the table with a win over Calderdale rivals

Bradford Salem moved up into fourth spot in Counties 1 Yorkshire with a 31-16 bonus point win over Old Rishworthian. Although the visitors from Calderdale held a slender 13-12 lead at the break, Salem hit back to score 3 second half tries to secure

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Bus company issues warning about social media scam

BUS company First West Yorkshire has issued a warning about a scam doing the rounds on social media.  In a post on X this morning, the firm - which operates buses in Bradford district - said it was aware of an account that is currently impersonating

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Major UK broadband provider fined £1.4million for 'serious breach' of rules

A major UK broadband provider has been fined £1.4 million after breaching regulator’s rules and failing to inform 73,000 people that their contracts were ending. Communications watchdog Ofcom said that Shell Energy had committed a “serious breach

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Late-night M62 crash involved Porsche, Audi and two Mercedes

A PORSCHE, an Audi and two Mercedes were involved in a collision on the M62 - sparking a police investigation.  Officers were called to the crash on the eastbound carriageway, just prior to junction 25 for Brighouse, at around 9.45pm on Sunday.

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Here's how to recognise burnout - and what to do about it

STRIKING the balance in life can be a very difficult act. It is not something we are taught at school. Rather we are encouraged to pursue the highest level of achievement, in whatever field we choose. However, for some that comes at a price. This

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Workers face uncertain future after companies call in administrators

WORKERS face an uncertain future after the companies they work for went into administration.   Administrators have been appointed at Vehicle Conversion Specialists Limited, which has a factory on Staithgate Lane, Bradford, where it makes ambulances

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Fishing match to take place at tarn in memory of local angler

A MEMORIAL fishing match is being held to raise funds for the young family of a keen fisherman who died in tragic circumstances. Members of Yeadon Tarn Angling Club are holding the carp fishing match in memory of Liam Oxley who was a popular fisherman

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Following this useful tip could help you avoid identity theft

PEOPLE have been urged to destroy anything displaying personal information when they recycle in a bid to thwart identity thieves. Identity theft has been found to be one of the fastest growing categories of fraud in the first half of 2023. Most

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Have your say on bus services at City Hall sessions

Two events will be held in Bradford as part of a major consultation on the future of buses in West Yorkshire. This will give the public the chance to learn more about the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s proposals for bus reform, explain how

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Roads and footpath in Bradford set to close for works to be carried out

ROAD and footpath closures have been announced for the Bradford district. The orders, made by Bradford Council, are for the following areas: * Whites View, Bradford, for telecommunication works to be carried out. The order will affect the length

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Major road shuts for hours after vehicle crashes into bus stop and kills man

LATEST NEWS: Police give update on bus stop crash which killed man and injured two others A MAJOR road was closed for hours on Tuesday as police investigated a fatal collision.  A man has been arrested after his vehicle crashed into a bus stop

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World-leading study provides insight into 5,000 students at 15 Bradford schools

BORN in Bradford’s new research project ‘Age of Wonder’ has completed a successful first year of data collection with 15 Bradford secondary schools, surveying more than 5,000 young people across the city. November 22 marks the launch of the BiB

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Project helping people with loss during the pandemic marks one year

A project helping Bradford people with grief and loss has marked its first anniversary.  The Sahara Initiative CIC showcased how their work with mental health has helped people in the aftermath of the pandemic. The team told how it spent one

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Temporary classrooms may be in place for two years due to RAAC work

PORTAKABINS could be used as temporary classrooms at two Bradford district schools for up to two years. In August, it was announced that sections of Crossflatts Primary School and Eldwick Primary School would be off limits to staff and pupils after

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Man 'solves mystery' after expensive fish disappear from his pond

A BRADFORD district man who lost hundreds of pounds' worth of fish from his garden pond believes he has found out what is responsible for their disappearance - a hungry otter. For several months, residents of Nab Wood Drive, Shipley, have been

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New security measures at listed Bradford church are approved

NEW security measures at a Listed church plagued by anti-social behaviour have been approved. Over the Summer the Diocese of Leeds applied for permission to fit CCTV cameras and new security fencing at St Cuthbert’s in Heaton. The application

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Plan to 'future proof' mill which is one of city's most recognisable landmarks

A HUGE array of solar panels could be installed on one of Bradford’s most significant mills in a bid to “future proof” the building. Lister Mills, also known as Manningham Mills, was built in 1873 for Samuel Cunliffe Lister – one of the city’s

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Man avoided prison after attacking another person at Powerleague football centre

A MAN has avoided prison after attacking another person at a Powerleague football centre. Christopher Stead, 27, of Bagley Lane, in Farsley, Leeds pleaded guilty to assault of a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm at Leeds Magistrates

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Bradford cinema fills the gap in autism friendly screenings for adults

A Bradford cinema is set to offer more disability friendly screenings for adults with autism and other disabilities. There will be a number of accessible screenings at The Light in Bradford city centre for Disability History Month. From relaxed

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Keighley too strong for Bradford & Bingley in Counties One Yorkshire derby

BRADFORD & Bingley’s hopes of a derby victory over Keighley were punctured inside 25 minutes.  The third-placed visitors had scored three tries by then in front of a large crowd across the river at Aire View, standing water in front of the changing

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Avenue allow departure of bright young talent as he links up with old boss

BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have allowed the departure of one of their brightest young talents in Zak Kersey. The midfielder, along with the likes of goalkeeper Liam Hall and forward Myles La Bastide, has been one of the teenagers to make the leap from

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Alexander determined to finish top of the tree with City after Salford near-miss

ANYONE who thinks City boss Graham Alexander sees tonight’s Bristol Street Motors Trophy game at home to Barnsley as a dead rubber does not know him well enough. It will be a slightly surreal occasion at Valley Parade, with both teams having already