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Leeds Rhinos hooker makes Odsal return on season-long loan
BRADFORD Bulls have announced that Corey Johnson has joined the club on a season-long loan from Super League side Leeds Rhinos. The 23-year-old, who can play at hooker or in the halves, has featured 25 times for Rohan Smith’s side since making
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Reader letter: 'Yet another unacceptable and disastrous episode'
SIR - Two articles in the T&A today (February 28) simply confirm once again what a shambolic Council we have to put up with here in Bradford. Its top financial officer is "not minded" to declare the authority bankrupt but considers it acceptable
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Reader letter: Come and discover Bradford's crime and police history
SIR - Bradford Police Museum re-opens on Friday March 1 and Saturday March 2 (10-4pm) after a winter break. This year the museum celebrates its 10th anniversary. Events this year include our legendary ghost tours, Trial by Jury Victorian trial
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Man killed cat in washing machine and dumped it near Bradford cemetery
A MAN has been banned for life from keeping animals after he killed a cat by putting it in a washing machine and then dumped it near a Bradford cemetery. Robert Lay, of Heywood, Rochdale, was told by his then-girlfriend to place the animal, named
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Man who killed two people with knife had already been convicted for carrying blade
A MAN who killed two people with a knife had already been convicted for carrying a blade, a court heard. Rashane Douglas, 19, of Jade Place, Huddersfield was caught with a knife in public less than a year before he stabbed Joshua Clark, Haidar
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Man jailed for defrauding four women out of about £80,000
A MAN has been jailed after admitting defrauding four women. Peter Gray, 35, of Calder View, Mirfield, appeared at Leeds Crown Court today where he was sentenced to 56 months in jail for four counts of fraud by false representation. He was
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'It shouldn't have happened in the way it did': Alexander's final say on Barrow
GRAHAM Alexander says lessons should be learned from what went on at Barrow. City are preparing for their first league game in a fortnight against Notts County this weekend. But boss Alexander has had a final say on last Saturday’s late postponement
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Bradford 2025 kickstarts projects for young creatives
IN November 2023, Bradford 2025 announced a new collaboration with Unlimited - the Yorkshire-based arts commissioning body that supports, funds and promotes work by disabled artists across the UK. The partnership was set up to develop 10 new micro-commissions
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Controversial plan for new building on Saltaire car park is approved
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a new community, heritage and education building in the heart of Saltaire have been approved. The £6m Community, Arts, Heritage and Future Technology Centre will be built on a car park off Victoria Road, with the funding
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Bradford man to stand trial accused of serious sexual offences
A BRADFORD man is to stand trial accused of serious sexual offences. Nigel Barrington Bondswell pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, one count of assault by penetration, and one count of common assault when he appeared at Bradford Crown
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Three men to face trial following discovery of cannabis farm
THREE men are to face trial following the discovery of a cannabis farm. Tuan Le Viet, 32, Cong Van Le, 31, and Phuong Nguyen, 20, all of Bradford Road, Brighouse, pleaded not guilty at Bradford Crown Court to producing a controlled Class B drug
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INJURY UPDATE: Eribe Doro set for lengthy spell on the sidelines confirms O'Carroll
BRADFORD Bulls boss Eamon O’Carroll has confirmed that Eribe Doro will be out for around eight weeks following an injury sustained in last week’s Challenge Cup defeat at home to Widnes Vikings. The former Warrington Wolves man limped off after
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Sainsbury's to axe 1500 jobs in the UK in effort to cut costs
Sainsbury’s has announced it will cut around 1500 jobs across stores in the UK in an effort to cut costs by around £1 billion a year. The supermarket giant said it would look to cut roles in its contact centre in Widnes, in Cheshire, at its in-store
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Bradford Council avoids bankruptcy as Government agrees to support
BRADFORD Council will not need to declare bankruptcy after the Government today agreed to measures that would allow the cash-strapped authority to borrow millions. The “exceptional financial support” announced by Government will also allow the
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Jamie Walker update: Bantams boss outlines Scot's progress
JAMIE Walker is still a fortnight away from stepping back into full training with City. Graham Alexander has given another positive update on the Scot’s progress. But he will not put a date on Walker’s possible comeback for his first action
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Huge screen on former Odeon takes shape as passers-by marvel at building's rebirth
ONE of the most visible signs of the former Odeon cinema's rebirth is taking shape this week in Bradford city centre. Workers are busily installing a 32-metre-wide screen between the venue’s two main entrances. The digital display will
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Your chance to help out at world-famous line renowned for its scenic beauty
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help out at a world-famous rail line. The Settle-Carlisle line is famous around the world for its scenic beauty, with rail jobs on the line highly sought after. Now, for the first time, volunteer roles are being
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Wetherspoon pubs to hold 12-day beer festival with pints from around the globe
A RANGE of up to 30 real ales - including five from overseas brewers - will be available at four Wetherspoon pubs in the area during a 12-day beer festival. The Myrtle Grove in Main Street, Bingley; The Turls Green in Centenary Square, Bradford
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'A wonderful person, gone far too soon': Restaurant's tribute to Dave Myers
A BRADFORD-founded restaurant has paid tribute to Dave Myers - TV chef and one-half of the Hairy Bikers - following his death at the age of 66. Myers, born in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, first announced he was receiving treatment for cancer in
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Bridal boutique invites past brides back to model for charity fashion show
SKIPTON bridal boutique owner Mandy Abramson is celebrating a quarter of a century in business - by inviting her customers from the past 25 years to be models in a charity fashion show. A total of 20 former brides will model gowns at the event
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Why City hitman Peter Thorne was Notts County's "most hated opponent"
IT IS 10 years since Notts County last appeared at Valley Parade. Billy Knott scored the first-half winner in a post-Christmas win over a Magpies team that included a certain Gary Jones in midfield. But it was another City figure who used to
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Administrators reveal fate of Body Shop in Bradford
ADMINISTRATORS have confirmed that The Body Shop will remain open at Bradford's Broadway shopping centre. The high street skincare and cosmetics chain tumbled into administration earlier this month. Administrators from FRP Advisory today
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New date confirmed for Bantams' postponed game at Barrow
CITY’S trip to Barrow has a new date. The Bantams will now go back to Holker Street on Tuesday, April 9 after their abortive visit last Saturday. Referee Tom Nield called the game off just over an hour before kick-off because of concerns about
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Fell rescue members from Yorkshire face challenging conditions in Scotland
YORKSHIRE-based fell rescue volunteers have been polishing up their winter skills in the Cairngorms mountains in Scotland. Members of Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association spent a long weekend in the mountain range undertaking their annual winter
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Virdee cast revealed as Bradford author's books are turned into BBC drama
THE cast of Virdee, the new crime thriller based on Bradford author AA Dhand’s book series, has been revealed. Filming is well underway in Bradford, including scenes shot under the moody night-time glow of City Hall. Internationally acclaimed
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Pub company 'made offers' to buy Shipley branch of JD Wetherspoon
A PUB company has moved to quell speculation that it has bought a soon-to-close Wetherspoon's branch in the Bradford district. As reported by the Telegraph & Argus yesterday, JD Wetherspoon has confirmed it will shut The Sir Norman Rae, on Market
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Leeds suffer late heartbreak in London against fierce rivals Chelsea
CHELSEA survived an FA Cup scare as Conor Gallagher came off the bench to score a last-minute winner and seal a 3-2 victory over Leeds at Stamford Bridge. The substitute lashed the ball past the visitors' goalkeeper Illan Meslier to grab what had
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College's multi-million plans will be 'transformative' for Bradford city centre
MULTI-million plans for Bradford College will be a “transformative” investment for the city centre. That's the message from the college as it highlights several large capital investment projects to mark Colleges Week 2024. Over the last two
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Yorkshire Building Society chief executive speaks of importance of Bradford base
THE chief executive of Yorkshire Building Society has highlighted the importance of its Bradford base - as the organisation released "strong" annual financial results today. The society, which has its head office on Yorkshire Drive in the city,
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Ask the editor - your chance to quiz the editor of the T&A
As one of our valued subscribers we’re giving you the opportunity to ask the editor anything you like - whether it's about a local issue, our news coverage, how we make decisions or what makes the newsroom tick. We're asking our subscribers to
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Hairy Biker Dave Myers dies aged 66, co star announces
TV chef and one half of the Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers has died 66, his co star and “best friend” Si King announced. He found fame alongside King, his friend of 30 years, as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo. He reached new fans in 2013
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Bulls have heads turned as former Love Island bombshell arrives at Odsal on loan
BRADFORD Bulls have announced the signing of centre Keanan Brand on an initial two-week loan from Super League outfit Leigh Leopards. Brand, 25, made his professional debut for Widnes Vikings in 2019 before going on to be nominated for the Betfred
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Joshua Clark suffered 'unsurvivable' injury while Haidar Shah stabbed in heart
10:22am If you want to check out the fifth day's proceedings (Friday, March 1) click here...
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Reader letter: Memories of Bradford from when I was growing up
SIR - Both my wife and I were born and raised in Bradford, but left in 1969 for sunnier climes. After life in Africa, we moved to the US where we still live. I occasionally drop by the T&A Nostalgia section to see what’s happening. Your
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Extraordinary Leap Year Day 'walk on water' watched by 30,000 people
LEAP Year Day, the one day when traditionally ladies propose to their lovers, always feels a special day. One of the strangest events in 19th century Bradford took place on such a day. It was all the stranger because William Cudworth, one of Bradford
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Parents in England face higher fines if kids stay off school without permission
Parents in England face higher fines than ever before if they take their children out of class without permission. If a child misses five days of school for unauthorised absence, the Department for Education (DfE) has said a fine must be considered
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Three people injured in smash at major Bradford junction
THREE people were injured in a crash at a major junction in Bradford. Emergency services rushed to the junction of All Saints Road and Dirkhill Road around 7pm on Wednesday. West Yorkshire Police blocked access to the road and Yorkshire Ambulance
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Ultra-processed food linked to 32 health effects, including cancer and diabetes
Eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs) such as sugary cereals, fizzy drinks and ready meals have been linked with 32 harmful health effects. UPFs are usually higher in fat, sugar and salt and contain chemicals, colourings, sweeteners and preservatives
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Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer is a practical nine-seater EV
The Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer is based on the eVito panel van – but carries people instead of tools. In a week when I needed to make a 300-mile round trip to a part of the world not blessed with EV chargers, I did wonder if the arrival of an all-electric
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M&S closure: Signposting people out of Bradford doesn't show much faith in the city
WE know how it feels, here in Bradford, to lose much-loved city centre stores. Busbys, Woolworths, Rackhams, Sunwin House...all long gone and fondly remembered by those who shopped there. I’m still getting over Debenhams. Its closure, in 2021
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Calls for action at old youth centre repeatedly hit by suspected arsonists
A BRADFORD councillor has called for action at a former youth and community centre repeatedly hit by suspected arsonists - saying it "cannot continue to be a magnet for anti-social behaviour". As reported by the Telegraph & Argus yesterday, firefighters
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How a prostate cancer survivor is helping to fund research into the disease
A GENEROUS fundraiser is organising a charity walk to raise awareness of prostate cancer among older men. Reid Haddow, 79, of Yeadon, is a survivor of prostate cancer. He is now preparing to take part in a sponsored walk in aid of Prostate
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Police 'increasingly concerned' for teenage girl missing in Bradford
POLICE say they are "increasingly concerned" about a teenage girl who has gone missing. Eva Lakatosova, 13, was last seen at her home in Bradford at around 2.20pm on Wednesday (February 28). West Yorkshire Police described her as slim with
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Banxe Launches Debit Card to Spend Crypto, Offers Free Card in Feb
The recent introduction of the Banxe Debit Card has become nothing less of a milestone for Banxe, a global banking and crypto solution. For Banxe, this new offering is a testament to the company's dedication to innovative financial solutions. The
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'Several offenders' involved in theft of heavy and expensive cattle pen, say police
POLICE believe several people were involved in the theft of a cattle pen stolen overnight from a field between Keighley and Skipton. The Ritchie cattle pen, consisting of around 40, 10ft steel hurdles, and worth about £4,500 was taken from a field
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Four Bradford Council owned properties sell for total of £1.84m
BRADFORD Council has made over £1.8m from the sale of four properties at auction – with all four smashing their guide price. One former care home that went under the hammer ended up selling for £1m – after being listed with a guide price of just
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Man caught on quad bike warned he'll be going to jail if he breaks law again
AN anti-social quad bike rider who promised never to appear in court again has been told by a judge that he is guaranteed jail time if he breaks the law in future. Charlie Faulding was back in Bradford Crown Court after being caught by police riding
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Train firm apologises for out of order toilets after passenger 'urinates in carriage'
A TRAIN company has apologised for the inconvenience caused by out of order toilets after reports of an unsavoury incident on a train into Bradford. One passenger spoke of his "horror" at discovering the last Northern train of the day into Bradford
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Residents urge Council to re-think planned sale of village car park
RESIDENTS fear that the planned sale of a village centre car park could leave terraced streets clogged with parked cars. The Skirrow Street car park in the “old village” area of Cottingley is one of 155 Bradford Council owned assets that are being
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Dragons calm the Storm in statement victory
BRADFORD Dragons made the journey to their long-time rivals, Hemel Storm, on Saturday in the latest round of National Basketball League Division One fixtures. Despite Hemel starting the game as clear favourites, it was the Dragons who came out
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Bulls Women discover fixture list ahead of kicking off new era
IT'S a new era for Bradford Bulls' Women's team - under the stewardship of Connor Matheson - and they kick off their 2024 season this Sunday. Matheson's side make the short trip down to tackle Stanningley this weekend - before a first home fixture
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Tickets for Bulls' mouth-watering Betfred Championship opener now on sale
BRADFORD Bulls have announced that tickets for the highly anticipated first league game of the 2024 season against Wakefield Trinity are now officially on sale, in store only. The match is set to take place at the DIY Kitchen Stadium on Friday
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FIRST LOOK: Popular Bradford restaurant completes latest phase of huge refit
A LONG-RUNNING Bradford restaurant is celebrating completing another phase of its huge refit. The Aagrah Midpoint Suite, in Thornbury, underwent a significant upgrade, worth more than £200,000 back in December 2022. It was the banqueting suite
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"Management is tough job and I can’t do it on my own ... we have to help each other"
GRAHAM Alexander will keep tapping into the Bantams brains trust as the season reaches the business end. City may have dropped three places to 16th since they last played but remain in the cluster of clubs still eyeing a possible play-off spot.