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Reader letter: 'Don't blame Council for M&S closure, Mr Davies!'
SIR - I am very proud to be a born and bred Bradfordian. I do admit Bradford has its faults and problems. I was saddened to hear that M&S have decided to leave Bradford. I get the impression Bradford will not be the only place to lose an M&
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Whatever way we listen in, we’re still a nation of radio lovers
THERE’S been a lot of grief on the radio over the past week. Voices cracked and tears flowed on BBC Radio 2 as presenters paid tribute to Steve Wright, a much-loved colleague and a broadcaster regarded by many as an inspiration. Memories flooded
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Table or TV? What's your ideal way to dine on an evening?
OUR dining table was last used on Christmas Day. In fact, it’s only ever used at Christmas and very occasionally if relatives or friends come to visit. Other than that it acts as a dumping ground for newspapers, magazines, piles of ironing and
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Changes to traffic flow on busy Bradford road have been introduced
CHANGES to the flow of traffic at a busy Bradford junction came into effect today (Friday February 23) as major road transformations in the centre continue. The traffic priorities at the Croft Street Gyratory changed from 4pm. The changes at
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Man jailed for seven years after driving 4x4 into couple stood outside their home
An “aggressive and dangerous” driver who drove his 4x4 into a Bradford couple standing outside their home has been jailed for seven years. Daniel McAllister was said to have used his “large, powerful and heavy” Mitsubishi Shogun as “a highly dangerous
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Man murdered sister with 'shocking level of violence' outside family home
A MAN murdered his sister with a "shocking level of violence" outside a family member's home. Roger Harriott, 56, of no fixed abode was jailed for a minimum of 23 years at Leeds Crown Court (LCC) today after admitting the murder of Sandra Harriott
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Drivers warned ahead of road closures and diversion for M62 and Lofthouse interchange
Drivers heading onto the motorway have been warned about closures around Lofthouse interchange tonight. Road closures and diversions will be put in place around the interchange and parts of the M1 and M62 between 8pm and 6am on Friday, February
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Former Bulls star drafted in by RFL to conduct Challenge Cup Fifth Round draw
FULL details have now been confirmed for this weekend’s Challenge Cup Fifth Round draw, which will take place on Sunday (February 25) live on BBC Radio Leeds shortly after 5pm. Earlier this month, the RFL laid out the basic details of the draw,
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Murder trial jury see moment PC Sharon Beshenivsky is shot dead
A MURDER trial jury has seen the moment PC Sharon Beshenivsky was shot dead outside a travel agents in Bradford. Piran Ditta Khan, 75, of no fixed abode, is currently on trial at Leeds Crown Court, facing a murder charge in relation to the death
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Former bank to undergo £350k renovation to become Italian restaurant
A FORMER bank building is to undergo a £350,000 transformation to become an Italian restaurant. The old Barclays Bank building on Town Street in Horsforth will undergo an extensive renovation to become a Pranzo Italian. It will be the third
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Programme found from Bradford City's first ever home game in 1903
THE match programme from Bradford City’s first game at Valley Parade has been uncovered by a relative of someone who was there. Leonard Turner was among the 11,000 spectators who watched City lose 3-1 to Gainsborough on September 5, 1903 in their
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Key Bulls man misses out through illness as youthful duo make Widnes squad
BRADFORD Bulls Head Coach Eamon O'Carroll has named his 21-Man Squad for Sunday's Challenge Cup Round Four clash with Widnes Vikings at Odsal Stadium. Key man Lee Gaskell misses out through illness, which will come as a blow to the hosts, while
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Event to commemorate second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
AN event to commemorate the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine will be held tomorrow. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on February 24 2022 and followed the Kremlin’s military intervention in the eastern Donbas region
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Police have 'immediate concerns for welfare' of missing 27-year-old woman
POLICE are appealing for information to help trace a woman who has gone missing in West Yorkshire with immediate concerns for her welfare. Anastacia Cacciattolo, 27, was last seen in Harehills Lane, Leeds, shortly before 11am on Monday, February
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Athletico settle for point but keep chasing pack in distance
MOST of last weekend’s West Riding County League games went ahead, and Second Division leaders Athletico were hoping to retain the large gap between themselves and the chasing pack that now includes visitors Burley Trojans. Early on, a great free
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Opposition grows to plans for 65-turbine moorland wind farm
OPPOSITION is growing to plans for a massive wind farm on moorland bordering Bronte country. More than 350 artists, writers, actors and conservationists have signed an open letter voicing their opposition to the proposed development. Signatories
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Four charged after police helicopter called in to assist on car theft reports
The police helicopter was deployed to assist after four vehicles were reportedly broken into at a service area. Four men from the Spen Valley have since been charged by police over the alleged incidents at the Rivington Services, near Bolton, on
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First official blue plaque outside London is in Ilkley and honours pioneering nurse
THE woman credited as the “first black matron” in the NHS has had her achievement marked with a blue plaque following an expansion to the scheme. Daphne Steele is being honoured at the former St Winifred’s maternity home in Ilkley, with the first
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Millions in cuts and Council Tax rise as Leeds Council approves budget
Council services face millions of pounds in budget cuts after spending plans were agreed for the coming financial year. Job losses, building closures and new parking charges will go ahead as cash-strapped Leeds City Council seeks to balance its
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Coronation Street star John Savident has died at the age of 86
Coronation Street star John Savident, who is known for playing Fred Elliott on the ITV show, has died at the age of 86. He was well-known for his booming voice and for his many years acting on the cobbles. A representative for the actor told
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Wet conditions see Bradford Council close all grass sports pitches this weekend
ALL Bradford Council grass sports pitches will be closed this weekend. The Council has made the announcement after wet and rainy weather has impacted already-waterlogged grounds across the Bradford district. In a post on X, formerly Twitter
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Barrow v Bantams preview: possible line-ups, referee, match odds
CHECK out our preview as City look to bounce back from their EFL Trophy pain. Kick-off: Saturday, February 24 (3pm) Venue: Holker Street Possible line-ups BARROW GK Paul Farman, RWB Tyrell Warren, CH Rory Feely, CH George Ray, CH
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Junior doctors strike to 'significantly impact' Bradford hospitals
A FIVE-day junior doctors strike, which starts this weekend, is "expected to significantly impact NHS services". Industrial action by junior doctors at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which starts
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Here's Jacob's Well roundabout - a sight that now looks hugely different
HERE'S Jacob's Well roundabout as we have known it for decades. It now looks entirely different. The transformation of the roundabout, as part of the Bradford City Centre Walking and Cycling Improvements Scheme, will make this busy area far more
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Railway line closure due to landslip looks set to continue for another three weeks
A RAILWAY line in the Bradford district looks set to be closed for at least another three weeks following a major landslip. Network Rail teams are making progress in their efforts to reopen the railway line through Baildon after the landslip caused
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Five vehicles seized by police in day of action carried
VEHICLES were seized and traffic offences were reported in a day of action. It was carried out in the Bradford East Area. Bradford East Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted a day of action in partnership with Bradford Council and East People
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Missing 45-year-old West Yorkshire woman has been found
A MISSING 45-year-old woman from West Yorkshire has now been found. Denise Bristol, 45, who had been reported missing from Holmfirth, has now been found. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Previously reported missing person Denise
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Reader letter: 'The state of this national historic landmark is a local scandal'
SIR - Dr Paul Jennings’s fascinating article (T&A) February 21) on the once thriving Wapping district of Bradford brought to mind my forebears connection with this area. Harry and Lily Stott, my great-grandparents, lived on ‘The Landings’ around
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Car seized after police stop driver on school run who only had provisional licence
A BRADFORD driver on a provisional licence had their car seized by police after being stopped on the school run. The incident happened on Ravenscliffe Avenue. The driver was stopped by the Steerside Enforcement Team as officers had spotted
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Police issue appeal to find man last seen in Bradford city centre
POLICE are appealing to find a man who was last seen in Bradford city centre. Jason Corner, 35, was reported missing on February 21 and West Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal to locate him. Jason is a white male, 5'11" tall, of a medium
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Well-travelled former Bantams top scorer returns to League Two
JORDY Hiwula has signed for the 13th club of his career. The former City striker has been a free agent since the start of September following his most recent spell at Ross County. But the 29-year-old is now back in League Two after signing
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Fluctuating fortunes as Bluebirds dive ahead of Bantams clash
BARROW were flying high and looking way down on City a fortnight ago. The Bluebirds occupied the third automatic spot while tomorrow’s visitors languished in 18th – 16 points in arrears. Fast forward three games and that difference has been
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Bradford dog trainer who is a hit on TikTok and Facebook wins award
THE owner of a Bradford dog training company is celebrating after receiving an award. Mudge Ali, master trainer, founder and director of Big Dog Fellas, which is based at Regina Mills, on Laurel Street, off Leeds Road, received a Yorkshire Prestige
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'Dangerous' pavement parking sparks anger and safety fears in Bradford community
FRUSTRATED residents and business owners have spoken out about illegal parking on pavements which is obstructing the movement of pedestrians in a Bradford community. A number of businesses who are members of the Wibsey Business Group on Facebook
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Faith communities to create strategy against violence in West Yorkshire
Faith communities are pulling together in the battle against serious violence. More than 100 representatives from different religions will gather in Bradford to create a co-ordinated response to the problem. The event is being led by the West
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'Gut-wrenching stench' from rendering plant blights city's reputation - meeting hears
THE smell from an animal rendering plant is causing reputational harm to Bradford both “nationally and internationally” – a business owner has claimed. On Wednesday evening, bosses from the Waddingtons rendering plant, off Hammerton Street, appeared
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Calls for urgent investigation into ‘scandal’ hitting Bradford homeowners
A BRADFORD MP is demanding an urgent investigation into what was branded a "scandal" during a parliamentary debate. During a discussion on cavity wall insulation, the Bradford South MP Judith Cummins said she had been contacted by several constituents
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New Co-op store taking shape and is due to open later this year
A NEW Co-op is taking shape on a long-empty piece of land and is due to open later this year. Building work is underway on a parcel of land in Bailiff Bridge - close to the former site of Clifton Mills at the junction of Bradford Road and Birkby
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Zoo animals and washed-up whales dealt with by UK rendering plants, Waddingtons says
THE Waddingtons plant on the edge of Bradford city centre is one of the oldest businesses in Bradford – having operated in the city in one form or another since 1882. But despite this, many in the city are unaware of what happens in the factory
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‘We will be devastated to lose Bradford M&S’: Readers share memories and reaction
A CITY centre without Marks and Spencer? It’s unthinkable! But, like Busbys, Woolworths, Rackhams and Debenhams, M&S looks set to close its doors in Bradford. Marks and Spencer says it is “rotating store estate” and this week the T&A reported
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We sit down with Judge Rose as he takes on top role at Bradford Crown Court
Crime and Court Reporter Tony Earnshaw meets His Honour Judge Jonathan Rose, the Resident Judge at Bradford Crown Court. In October last year, His Honour Judge Jonathan Rose was appointed Resident Judge at Bradford Crown Court. Two months
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Eccleshill boss comes to terms with difficulties faced by 'young and naive' squad
ECCLESHILL United boss Lee Elam believes it will take longer than he originally expected for his project to bear fruit in Bradford. In May, only a year after departing, Elam made the decision to return to The Eagles following Ryan Toulson’s choice
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Bradford beat the Elite as new kit gets christened in style
Bradford Dragons were given a few scares by struggling London Elite at Calderdale College on Saturday, but the home side eventually recorded an 85-74 win in the pair’s National Basketball League Division One clash. In their first season in Division
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Bradford Deaf Centre derby stands out as play-off fixtures sorted
Bradford & District Sunday School Billiards League champions Pudsey A suffered a rare defeat in the final round of fixtures, going down 3-2 away to Princeville B. The two Bradford Deaf Centre teams finished the regular season with big wins, the
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NATH'S NATTERS: Avenue 'not babysitters' as Roberts talks academy and community
Interviewing a club’s owner can be tricky, and with Bradford (Park Avenue)’s Gareth Roberts, I wanted to make sure the T&A asked him all the important questions about the relegation-haunted first team, and where the struggling club sit financially
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Bulls boss warns side 'not to cross the line' after costly double blow delivered
Bulls head coach Eamon O’Carroll is trying to hammer home the importance of ‘not crossing the line’ to his players, after his side came away with some damage from their 26-18 AB Sundecks 1895 Cup win at Keighley last weekend. It was a largely positive
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'Three wins is not enough': Smallwood urges Bantams to keep going
RICHIE Smallwood is not looking for the sympathy vote over City’s Wembley near miss. The Bantams produced one of their best displays of the season to scare Wycombe in the EFL Trophy semi-final. But they could not find a goal to show for it