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Have you and/or your pet got a Christmas jumper? Let's see it
Don’t we just love our Christmas jumpers. Emblazoned with reindeer, Santas, snowmen, elves, Christmas puddings, crackers and all manner of things festive, we can’t get enough of them. That’s the trouble: even if you already own one, every year
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Woman left fighting for her life after Bradford house fire
A WOMAN is fighting for her life following a house fire in Bradford. The incident occurred at a property on Grantham Road in Great Horton last night (Friday, December 1). The woman sustained serious burns and was taken to hospital. She
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Man tragically dies following house fire in Bradford
LATEST NEWS: Man who died trying to save his brother in house fire is labelled a 'hero' A MAN has tragically died following a house fire in Bradford this morning. The incident happened at a property on Finch Street in Little Horton at around
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Armed police swoop on house in early-hours raid
ARMED police swooped on a property in the early hours of this morning. A large police presence remains on First Avenue in Halifax as officers carry out arrest enquiries. It is in relation to an assault in the town where a man was left seriously
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Three men charged after huge cannabis farm worth £5million is found
THREE men have been charged after a huge cannabis farm worth around £5million was found. West Yorkshire Police officers executed a warrant at an address in the Park Ward of Halifax on Thursday. After forcing entry using specialist cutting equipment
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What to expect in Bradford this weekend as weather warning is issued
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued meaning Bradfordians are in for a frosty night. Snow and ice are expected this evening and into Sunday morning, according to the Met Office. The weather body said this may lead to some disruption to
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Bantams play among themselves before weekend off
CITY arranged an in-house game before heading into their free weekend. Graham Alexander had hoped to play a private match against another club to fill the void from not being involved in the FA Cup second round. But the intended opposition
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Stunning images capture the Northern Lights above Bradford district
THE Northern Lights have been illuminating the skies of the Bradford district again. Telegraph & Argus Camera Club members headed to Ilkley Moor Cow & Calf Rocks to capture some stunning photographs last night (Friday, December 1). According
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Audi seized and man arrested following police chase in Bradford area
AN Audi was seized and a man was arrested following a police chase in Bradford. Officers from Bradford South Response Team 1 were involved in the brief pursuit with an Audi A3 in Great Horton. The vehicle stopped on Hudson Avenue where police
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Head out for a walk and enjoy the glorious Bronte Way
THINK of the Brontes and most people cast their minds to Haworth. In 1820, Patrick Brontë was appointed incumbent of St Michael and All Angels' Church, Haworth, and arrived at the parsonage with his wife Maria and six children It was the family
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Missing Bradford teenager, 16, found safe and well
A MISSING 16-year-old teenager from Bradford has been found safe and well. Claire Wallis went missing earlier today. A spokesperson fro the force said: "Claire Wallis, from Bradford, who was the subject of an earlier missing person appeal,
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Norman was instrumental in saving the former Odeon
NORMAN Ernest Littlewood was, in every sense, the local boy made good. Born on Wesley Place in Low Moor in July 1928, his roots remained firmly fixed to the BD12 postcode area for most of his life. Following several successful entrepreneurial
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Members of Brighouse Art Circle are getting into the Christmas spirit
MEMBERS of Brighouse Art Circle are getting into the Christmas spirit. There will be a Christmas workshop between 7pm and 9pm on December 7, while on December 14 members will be working together to produce a large painting from small cuttings.
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I tried supermarket mince pies and two are worthy of Christmas glory
Mince pies are an essential part of the Christmas experience and something I always look forward to when supermarkets start stocking them again. The sweet treats are enjoyed by many around the UK, and Brits eat approximately 800 million of them
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Millions of drivers not considering unsafe tyre 'ramifications', new survey says
Millions of drivers are failing to consider the "ramifications" of driving with unsafe tyres, a new poll has revealed. Almost a fifth of motorists have reportedly driven with potentially unsafe tyres after choosing to ignore MOT advisories.
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Browsing at Christmas in Bradford's long-lost Swan Arcade
Christmas comes early nowadays, but that wasn’t the case in days gone by. In this picture, taken in the elegant Swan Arcade on December 2 1959, there isn’t a festive decoration in sight A couple of smartly-dressed ladies are admiring handbags
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Latest food hygiene ratings reveled for nearly a dozen district eateries
NEARLY a dozen places to eat and drink in the Bradford district have received their latest food hygiene rating. Hundreds of new inspections by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) take place across the country each day. Inspectors go anywhere from
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Business boss spells out importance of Christmas parties as staff gear up for events
A BUSINESS boss has spoken of the importance of Christmas parties - as workers across Bradford district gear up for their festive celebrations. Many workplaces are organising Christmas get-togethers and employees are readying themselves to let
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Government inspector gives go-ahead for homes plan
REFUSED plans to build 25 new homes between Keighley and Skipton have been overturned by a government planning inspector. A partial award of costs has also been given to the developer of the site in Cononley after the inspector found that North
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Shipley resident wins competition to name a new retirement complex
A Shipley resident has won a competition to name a new retirement complex in the Bradford district. As work on the luxury apartment complex on Salts Mill Road gets underway, Burghley Retirement Living invited local residents to put their stamp
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'Full Rotherham-style inquiry into child sexual exploitation needed'
This week's column comes from Robbie Moore, MP for Keighley In 2021, a damning review was released into child sexual exploitation and child safeguarding practices across the Bradford district. It found that children across Keighley and Bradford
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Bradford's cannabis farm hotspots are revealed in new data
The district’s cannabis farm hotspots have been put in the spotlight by new data – with Bradford South emerging as the constituency where most cannabis production crimes have taken place. One councillor has warned of how vulnerable people are exploited
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WATCH: Guilty dog can’t look its owner in the eye after making a mess
A hilarious video has emerged featuring a guilty dog not being able to look at its owner in the eye after making a bit of a mess. Many dog owners will know ( from experience) that you simply can't leave things out for your dog to find. Unfortunately
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Irish show set in New York's Central Park at Christmas coming to Bradford
WHAT do you do if you want to take the family to the theatre at Christmas when the kids have outgrown panto? If you’re Ged Graham, you invent a new theatrical genre. The creator of Seven Drunken Nights - the story of the Irish band, the Dubliners
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Clean Air Zone could be lifted in 2026 if air quality improvements continue
BRADFORD’S Clean Air Zone could be lifted by the end of 2026 – a meeting has been told. The Government order placed on the District to improve air quality can be lifted two years after Bradford has proved it has reached legal levels, and the Authority
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'Outstanding' school described as a 'very special place with high expectations'
A SPECIAL school has been rated 'outstanding' by Government inspectors. Ofsted praised Beckfoot Phoenix, Keighley, for its "excellent education provision, broad enrichment programme and positive relationships between staff and pupils". The
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How to save money on your petrol and the best ways to fill up revealed
As millions of drivers say they can’t afford a full tank of petrol due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, motoring experts have revealed the best way to fuel your car. Adding only half a tank of petrol at a time can save you money, as it reduces
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Chippy owner ordered to pay almost £5,000 after inspectors found dirty conditions
A FISH and chip shop next to one of the District’s busiest parks was found in a dirty condition on three separate inspections held just a few days apart. Karl Wayne Hughes, owner of Glenaire Fisheries, Coach Road, Baildon, was ordered to pay almost
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Council reveals how much it has paid out in compensation for pothole damage
BRADFORD Council has paid out more than £25,000 in compensation to drivers for pothole damage in the first 10 months of the year, figures show. A Freedom of Information request revealed the authority handed a total of £26,567.81 to motorists between
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Modern signage on Grade I listed building to be replaced
UNAUTHORISED signage will be removed from a Grade I listed Bradford building and replaced with a more traditional sign. In October, Bradford Council said it would begin an investigation after bright red frontage was installed over a traditional
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Oli Johnson hails impact of striker ahead of Rylands test
JOINT caretaker boss Oli Johnson has hailed the impact of striker Chinedu Osadebe after he scored a brace in Avenue’s 2-2 draw at Lancaster City last weekend. The powerful forward twice put the visitors in front to crown a terrific performance,
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Woman's own struggles inspired her to open new business in city centre
A WOMAN has used her personal struggles as inspiration to open a new business in Bradford city centre. Ruqqayyah Ismail is determined to show people with autism and dyslexia that anything is possible through hard work. She has opened Roxy's
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Dragons subject to narrow defeat against Tynesiders
BRADFORD Dragons hosted Newcastle University at the Inspire Centre last Saturday evening, in their latest National Basketball League Division One fixture. The Dragons were subjected to a twelve-point defeat, with the Tynesiders taking the win,
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Bantams boss discusses potential return for Jake Young
GRAHAM Alexander has dropped a first public hint that Jake Young is expected to be back at Valley Parade next month. The striker has been scoring goals for fun since joining Swindon on a season-long loan in the summer. Young is the division
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This is the cheapest supermarket to go to for your Christmas food shop
Consumer experts Which? have named Aldi as the cheapest supermarket to buy your Christmas dinner this festive season. Which? release their price comparison of supermarkets every year, analysing the price of 12 popular Christmas dinner ingredients
