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'I can't wait to spook audiences': The Wanted star in hit ghost story at Alhambra
BOYBAND star Jay McGuiness will star in West End hit 2:22 - A Ghost Story at Bradford's Alhambra Theatre. Also in the cast of the edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller, at the Alhambra from May 28 to June 1, are Fiona Wade, who played Priya Sharma
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Body found inside burnt out car as detectives probe 'unexplained death'
A BODY was found in a burnt out car discovered on quiet semi-rural lane, police have confirmed. West Yorkshire Police was called to Long Lane, between Heaton and Shipley in Bradford, at 7.54am on Monday (February 19). The emergency call came
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Council unable to say when road will re-open after closure earlier this month
North Yorkshire Council is unable to say when the A59 at Kex Gill will reopen as the closure enters its third full week. The road, which is a vital route between Harrogate and Skipton, closed suddenly on February 2 after a crack appeared in the
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Pension fund bosses in West Yorkshire to review fossil fuel investments
BOSSES behind West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) are set to review the way it invests in fossil fuels. WYPF, administered by Bradford Council, has repeatedly faced calls to cut off investments in Shell and BP. Three of the fund’s top five
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Driver crashed into lamppost and injured themselves trying to evade police
A DRIVER who crashed into a lamppost and injured themselves was evading police. Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) told the Telegraph & Argus yesterday (February 18) that one person was rushed to hospital after a car collided with the street furniture
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Bike seized after it was reportedly being used in anti-social manner
A MOTORBIKE was seized in Bradford following reports that it was being used in an anti-social manner. The vehicle was seized from an address in the west of the city, Thornton. The Operation Steerside Team said they would be examining the bike
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How often should I be replacing my pillows? Here's what the experts say
While duvet sheets and bed covers are something we all change on a regular basis, replacing our actual pillows is something many of us may neglect to do. Changing these is important with experts recommending that we do this on a semi-regular basis
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Search for puppy stolen from garden at just seven months old
Police are investigating after a seven-month-old puppy was stolen from his family's garden. Rocky - a white and brown, male Shih Tzu - was in the garden when the incident took place. The dog was outside its home at Bangla Court, in the Barkerend
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Bulls open the floor to supporters as club announce next Fans' Forum
BRADFORD Bulls have announced their next Fans' Forum and it will give the supporters another opportunity to pose questions to the club. The event will take place on Tuesday 5 March and the doors open at 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start in the Southbank
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Plans to bring fire damaged listed building back to life are approved
PLANS that will “reinvigorate” an important listed building in Bradford city centre have been approved. 30 Chapel Street in Little Germany has been empty for almost two decades, and was badly damaged in a fire in 2014. But the building will
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Why an Audi was seized in the Bradford district
AN Audi was seized by police in the Bradford district. West Yorkshire Police officers spotted the vehicle on Friday afternoon (February 16) after it had previously made off from them in Keighley a few days prior. When the black car was stopped
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Council raises cost of allotment rents to cope with 'significant increase in costs'
The cost of renting a Bradford Council-run allotment space is set to rise as the authority remains on the edge of bankruptcy. The Council revealed the new charge following a review into allotment rental charges for 2024/25. "We’ve had to
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Pictures emerge of burnt-out car at centre of police investigation
LATEST NEWS: Body found inside burnt out car as detectives probe 'unexplained death' PICTURES have emerged of a burnt-out car that is the centre of a police investigation. West Yorkshire Police was called to land next to the crematorium on
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Males arrested after knife seized following chase in Bradford city centre
TWO males were arrested after police seized a knife following a foot chase in Bradford city centre. West Yorkshire Police officers made the arrest over the weekend. Bradford Special Constabulary posted the news on social media platform X at
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Horse equipment, quad-bikes, dumper, roller, trailers and car stolen in two weeks
A POLICE team has published details of the crimes in the Bradford district it is appealing for help with over the past two weeks and it includes theft of horse equipment, quad-bikes, and a dumper. West Yorkshire Police's Wildlife & Rural Crime
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WARNING: New 'camera-enforced' restrictions go live on Bradford city centre road
FURTHER restrictions have come into place on a road that runs through the heart of Bradford city centre. Motorists arriving in central Bradford were greeted by new signs and further closures on Monday as the next phase of the major roadworks project
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Driver rushed to hospital after five-car crash near small town centre
A DRIVER was rushed to hospital after a five-car crash near a small town centre. The collision occurred on High Street in Yeadon last Thursday evening at around 6pm. A Citroen Berlingo travelling towards Victoria Avenue was involved in a crash
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Women left with serious injuries after head-on crash between van and car
TWO women were left with serious injuries after a head-on crash between a van and car on an A-road. The collision, which involved a silver Mercedes Vito van and a blue Ford Fiesta, occurred on the A65 in Rawdon last Thursday morning (February 15
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How to claim your free £200 from NatWest when you switch to these bank accounts
NatWest has launched its latest initiative for customers, offering a £200 bank account switch offer. It applies to those who switch to the bank's Reward or Select bank accounts. Those wanting to get a bit of extra cash must apply for an account
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Missing man has been found safe and well
A MISSING man has been found safe and well, West Yorkshire Police has confirmed. Ryan White, of Keighley, was reported missing on Monday. In an update today, a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Ryan White, who was the subject of a
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Amanda Holden shares her parents feature in Happy Valley star's new TV drama
Amanda Holden has revealed to James Norton that her parents will be "starring" in his new drama series for ITV. Norton, who is known for his roles as Tommy Lee Royce in Happy Valley and Sidney Chambers in Grantchester, is set to lead the cast of
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Stubbs: We want to reward Bradford City fans with trip to Wembley
SAM Stubbs wants to book City’s ticket to Wembley as a thank you to the fans. Wycombe stand in the way of the club’s first appearance at the national stadium for seven years. Stubbs is as geed up for Wednesday’s televised Bristol Street Motors
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Eccleshill eke out key draw in relegation battle as Campion challenge looks over
ECCLESHILL United produced a fine comeback on Saturday to draw 2-2 at Pickering Town, ensuring they did not end the weekend joint-bottom of the Northern Counties East League Premier Division table. The only sides below the Eagles heading into the
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Bradford's Sunbridgewells to close for part of this week due to filming
Sunbridgewells in Bradford city centre will be closed for part of this week due to ongoing filming. Harry Hall, who inherited the underground complex of tunnels from his late father Graham Hall, described feeling "proud" to be selected for filming
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Renowned restaurant announces new head chef - who will use Australian influences
THE Box Tree in Ilkley has announced the appointment of head chef Brayden Davies as their new, culinary lead. Australian-born Davies, a family man who lives in Skipton, has taken the reins of the internationally renowned restaurant to bring a refined
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Rugby club given go-ahead for updated grandstand plan
KEIGHLEY Cougars have been given approval to build a grandstand that is “substantially smaller” than the club initially planned. Last year the Cougarmania Foundation, the charity arm of the club, was granted planning permission for a new 2,000
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Large police presence in part of Bradford as attention focuses on burnt-out vehicle
LATEST NEWS: Body found inside burnt out car as detectives probe 'unexplained death' Pictures emerge of burnt-out car at centre of police investigation A CORDON has been put in place in part of the Bradford district and police have now
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How much does it cost for an air ambulance to take someone to A&E in the UK?
Air ambulances are used all across the UK when emergencies take place in hard-to-reach places such as hills and mountains. These services are not funded by the National Health Service (NHS) with all money going to these coming from grants and donations
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'Two's not enough for me': Oduor told to keep it going after eye-catching display
CITY will keep on demanding more from Clarke Oduor after he played a leading role against Sutton. Oduor followed up his goal-scoring display in the MK Dons win with another assist in an eye-catching effort at the weekend. Manager Graham Alexander
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Teachers get new guidance as ministers ‘ban’ mobile phones in schools
Ministers have moved ahead with a pledge to ban mobile phones in schools, publishing guidance the Department for Education said would ensure consistency in classrooms across England. The new guidance was hailed as a significant step by Education
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Leeds launched back into top two as tricky trek to Plymouth ends in victory
Leeds United moved back up to second in the Championship with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Plymouth on Saturday thanks to goals from forwards Wilfried Gnonto and Georginio Rutter. Southampton’s win by the same scoreline at West Brom on Friday night
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Superb strike by Blackpool talent gives Avenue precious point in survival fight
Bradford (Park Avenue) were unable to make it three wins in a row after drawing 1-1 at home to Ashton United in the Northern Premier League Premier Division on Saturday. However, that share of the spoils with their mid-table visitors gets Avenue
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Jewish people in Yorkshire add voices to those calling for ceasefire in Gaza
JEWISH people from across Yorkshire – including Bradford - have added their voices to those calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. An online statement titled ‘Yorkshire Jews Not in Our Name’ has been signed by more than 50 people. The letter is only
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'We have a lot of talent': Bradford College launches Women in STEM campaign
ACROSS February and March, Bradford College is celebrating women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and shining a light on the skills needed to pursue careers in these fields. The College now delivers more than 100 STEM-related
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How to spot the signs if your child is in an unhealthy relationship
SOMETHING the NSPCC does in secondary schools is to help young people understand the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships. As they begin to embark upon personal or romantic relationships, it’s important that young people understand that
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Can you offer a loving home to one of these fine cats?
THESE four felines are looking for loving homes. Pip is eight and would prefer a home with no other cats, dogs or children. Also eight is Ginger, who has a medical condition for which Yorkshire Cat Rescue will fund treatment. Peggy, aged two, would
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Police catch drug-driver and drink-driver who only had provisional licence
POLICE caught a drug-driver, and drink-driver who only had a provisional licence, over the weekend. Officers from the Windhill and Wrose unit - which is part of the Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) - dealt with two separate jobs involving
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Lawrence: Bulls learned lessons from last year at Keighley
MICHAEL Lawrence says the Bulls were determined to avoid another embarrassment at Keighley. Eamon O’Carroll’s side can look ahead to an 1895 Cup home quarter-final with Swinton after a 26-18 derby win at Cougar Park yesterday. The Bulls were
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Hall Ings will never be the same again: Take one last look
A stretch of Hall Ings - from Bridge Street to Jacobs Well - is to be pedestrianised. From today, Hall Ings will be partially closed to vehicle traffic to allow for accelerated works to begin that will eventually see the majority of the road become
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Grandma 'over the moon' as roofers fix water leak into mould-ridden house for free
A grandmother has described feeling “over the moon” after local businesses pooled together to fix her leaking roof for free. Audrey Johnson discovered water was leaking from the roof into her home during the Covid lockdowns. She handed over
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Plan for new way to help power Valley Parade stadium is approved
PLANS to install a solar array on the roof of Bradford City’s Valley Parade stadium have been given the green light. Renewable energy company SNRG Ltd applied for permission to fit panels on two sections of the stadium’s roof earlier this year.
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After 12 years, homeowner agrees to pull down unauthorised extension
A HOMEOWNER has agreed to pull down an illegal extension – almost 12 years after he was first ordered to do so. Bradford Council issued the enforcement notice ordering the demolition of the single storey rear extension to 89 Intake Road, a mid
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Bradford Council refuses plan to convert rural Holmfield building
BRADFORD Council has refused plans to turn an agricultural building in Holmfield into a light industrial unit. A planning application for the work to the Green Belt site was submitted by Rashid Zaman late last year. Although the building on
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Industrial estate will include new engineering hub
AN under construction industrial estate will include one unit that will be used to train the next generation of engineers. Providence Park in Keighley town centre is a development of seven modern industrial units on the former Universal Mills site
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“It’s not what it leads to. It’s about focusing our minds on what we have to do"
GRAHAM Alexander will try to keep things as normal as he can heading into City’s EFL Trophy semi-final date. The Bantams are preparing for Wednesday’s Valley Parade showdown with Wycombe in high spirits after making it three league wins on the