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Old Red House Museum among assets cash-strapped council is looking to offload
IN its ongoing efforts to address a £47m deficit, cash-strapped Kirklees Council is looking to dispose of more than 50 assets. Historic buildings - including the Grade II-listed former Red House Museum in Gomersal - are in line to be offloaded
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Police appeal after old department store is broken into
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an alleged burglary that happened at the closed Rackhams department store in Skipton. Rear doors at the store, which has been closed since 2019, were forced and entry gained sometime in the early hours of Sunday
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City named the 'best place to live' in West Yorkshire by Sunday Times
TOWNS and cities in West Yorkshire are among the very best places to live in the UK, according to The Sunday Times. Saltaire, Skipton, Boston Spa and Leeds all made the list of the best places to live. The paper described Saltaire as 'a fancy
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'Something similar to Trinity Kitchen': What YOU want to see in new market
IT is not long now until a new Bradford city centre market opens. Darley Street Market, which is set to house around 40 businesses, is expected to open this May. The market will replace the city centre’s two existing markets – Kirkgate and
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Rare 20p dubbed 'the holy grail of coin collecting' sells for £70
From checking the back of the sofa to asking for extra change at the till, you could make a profit if you have this 20p coin which features an error. The rare undated 20p coin has been dubbed "the holy grail of change collecting" by The Britannia
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Judge's stark words to drug addict who was found with heroin and cocaine
A DRUG addict found with wraps of heroin and cocaine in his home has been spared jail. Bradford Crown Court heard that police swooped on Darren Peel’s house in Oakworth Road, Keighley, at 1pm on December 1, 2021, after a tip-off that there were
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Cockney Rebel frontman Steve Harley has died aged 73, his family confirms
Frontman of rock group Cockney Rebel Steve Harley has died "peacefully at home, with his family by his side" aged 73, his family has said. A statement from his wife, Dorothy, and children, Kerr and Greta said: “We are devastated to announce that
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Derek Thompson’s Casualty exit after 38 years praised by co-stars and fans
Derek Thompson’s final scenes in Casualty have been praised by his co-stars and fans as he bowed out of the medical drama after 38 years. After nearly 900 episodes playing charge nurse Charlie Fairhead, Thompson bid an emotional farewell to the
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Calls for more action to tackle 'dangerous' pavement parking in Bradford district
PAVEMENT parking is becoming “more acceptable” to many drivers in Bradford, a councillor fears. Bradford councillors discussed pavement parking, an issue that plagues streets across the district. Members said it was one of the most common complaints
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Update on renovation work at Bradford's historic Midland Hotel
WORKS has been underway at a historic Bradford hotel. The landmark Grade II-listed Midland Hotel is on Cheapside - across the road from The Broadway shopping centre. It was bought by the Britannia Hotels chain last April after being put on
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Tackling anti-social behaviour and drug dealing are city centre police priorities
TARGETING anti-social behaviour and suspected drug dealing in Bradford city centre is one of the key issues for police covering that area. West Yorkshire Police publishes its priorities for different neighbourhoods - the ones for the Bradford
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SIMON PARKER'S VERDICT: Rupp cops the flak but City humiliation was not on him
CITY 1 MANSFIELD 5 THE stayaway owner should have stayed away. Stefan Rupp’s first appearance at Valley Parade in eight months was ill-timed to put it mildly. The public anger – unlike much of City’s play – hit the intended target.
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Two arrests after police discover cannabis farm in Bradford
TWO males were arrested after a cannabis farm was found in Bradford. West Yorkshire Police officers executed a drugs warrant at two addresses on Tong Street on Saturday (March 16) morning. It came after they received information suggesting
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Planting with confidence: Our gardener advises on getting the garden ready for spring
‘A DAFFODIL Is born und rises in the spring It opens out its beauty to hear the cricket sing But as quick as it does grow, it decays away so soon Before the summer sunshine has reached its golden noon If I was like the daffodil, so
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Can you be fined for stopping in a yellow box? Rules and regulations to follow
Many of us drive a vehicle of some kind and while we might think we know everything we need to know when it comes to getting from A to B, that isn’t always the case. There are plenty of road signs and rules we should obey in the UK like speed limits
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Bantams hoping for Irish favour to keep striker for Notts County game
CITY are hoping to hang on to Calum Kavanagh for the Notts County game. Kavanagh is in the Republic of Ireland under-21 squad for their European Championship qualifier in San Marino on Friday. The striker is due to miss Tuesday’s rearranged
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How Bradford became 'Irish Town': Looking back at the city's Irish community
FOR many years in the late 19th century Bradford was referred to as ‘Irish Town’ - such were the number of Irish immigrants who flocked to the city during that time, far exceeding the number who arrived in other major West Yorkshire centres of trade
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These adorable cats are looking for a forever home - can you help?
THESE adorable cats are hoping for a loving, forever home. Friday, Cassie, Ginger, Pip, Peggy, Goldy and Harvey are being cared for by the dedicated team at Yorkshire Cat Rescue at Cross Roads near Keighley. Their
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New film showcases Bradford's spectacular Vaisakhi parade
DAVE MARSHALL - a member of historic amateur film-making group Bradford Movie Makers - filmed last year’s Vaisakhi march in Bradford, capturing the spectacle of the annual parade. Now the film is being screened at one of the city’s Sikh temples
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Ford Mustang Mach-E benefits from hands-free tech
With bags of power and torque, the Ford Mustang Mach-E packs a real punch in terms of performance. It also boasts eye-catching good looks and a smart interior – traditional assets you’d look for in any vehicle. But there’s something else about
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Plan for temporary stalls while new market is being built
An application seeking permission for five temporary stalls to house businesses while a new market is being built in Brighouse has gone to planners. Calderdale Council has applied to its planning directorate seeking permission to go ahead on one
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'Vibrant' mural celebrating car culture to be installed on listed Bradford building
A NEW mural by an acclaimed street artist will provide a “culturally enriching alternative” to the illegal advertising boards that have plagued a listed building in recent years. Plans to install a large mural on the side of the Connaught Rooms
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Why free school meals should be given to every pupil in Bradford, according to report
Universal free school meals (FSM) should be targeted at areas serving high numbers of disadvantaged young people, a new report claims. Data from more than 60,000 pupils across the Bradford district showed 57 per cent of those identified as being
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Bradford-born author's new book aims to help children understand life
A DAD of four who was born and bred in Bradford has written and published a new book to help children understand issues about life. The book, titled Calm Pond, by former Bradford man Richard Clarke, was released in December 2023, and is a book
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The criminals who appeared at Bradford Crown Court this week
HERE are the criminals who appeared at Bradford Crown Court this week. Rashane Douglas A man who stabbed two men to death in the street was told he faces life in prison after being found guilty of both murders. Rashane Douglas bowed
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'I see it as a positive if he mentions me' - Snooker star on Ronnie rivalry
A SNOOKER star has spoken of his fierce rivalry with Ronnie O'Sullivan as he goes for world title number five following a visit to the Bradford district. Mark Selby entertained a full Saltaire Bar in a thrilling exhibition, organised by Keith Walker
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Silsden trials icon already getting set for third edition of big Sheffield event
SILSDEN motorcycle trials icon Dougie Lampkin continues to have success with his annual DL12 Indoor Trials, held at the vast Utilita Arena in Sheffield every year. The overall verdict from the fans, media, riders and industry was this year’s DL12
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Unique finish as Bradford billiards league eliminator goes to wire
The latest play off matches in the Bradford & District Sunday School Billiards League went entirely to form as, in the qualifiers, league champions Pudsey A beat Princeville D (4th) and Bradford Deaf Centre A (2nd) beat Deaf Centre B (3rd). In
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Loan trio lauded by Bulls boss as early signs positive despite heavy defeat
On the face of it, it is hard to be positive about a 42-12 league defeat. But a depleted Bradford Bulls side, for all they made some costly errors, never gave in against a far-stronger Wakefield Trinity outfit in Friday night’s Betfred Championship
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Bantams 1 Mansfield 5: Match stats and player ratings
SHELL-SHOCKED City were thumped 5-1 by leaders Mansfield in a game that was effectively done and dusted inside 20 minutes. T&A chief sports writer SIMON PARKER was at a stunned Valley Parade yesterday and provides the match stats and his player