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First electric train completes test run on part of upgraded Transpennine route
ENGINEERS have tested new electrification equipment installed as part of a multi-billion-pound upgrade to the railway line between Manchester and York, via Huddersfield and Leeds. The successful test train run follows work being completed by Tranpennine
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Bulls blast Bradford Council for lack of Odsal help after Wakefield show way
Bradford Bulls have released an eyebrow-raising statement following their trip to Wakefield’s newly-developed Belle Vue Stadium on Friday night, in which they have directly criticised Bradford Council. The most damning line in the club statement
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Attack outside pub which left man fighting for his life is 'condemned'
LATEST NEWS: Latest from police after serious assault outside pub COUNCILLORS have ‘condemned’ an attack outside a pub which left a man fighting for his life. Three people were arrested following a serious assault on a man near The Marsh pub
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Number of caravans at supermarket car park in Bradford increases
MORRISONS has declined to comment further - after more caravans moved on to the car park of one of its stores in Bradford. Around five caravans parked up at the site on Mayo Avenue on Monday night last week. When the Telegraph & Argus visited
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Delays and standstill traffic due to 'police incident' on motorway
Drivers are facing long delays and standstill traffic on the M621 due to a police incident. The M621 has been closed both ways due to the ongoing situation at Junction 2 A643 (Elland Road). One driver told the T&A that he'd been moving
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'Unique' Soundscapes exhibition opens in town hall
AN exciting and innovative new exhibition featuring a unique plywood dome has just opened in Skipton Town Hall. Soundscapes is a 'cutting-edge audio-video installation' that combines orchestral music by Craven based composer Ben Crick with 360
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Former Keelham Farm Shop goes on the market after shock closure
THE former Keelham Farm Shop in Skipton has been put up for sale - almost three months after its shock closure. The business off Gargrave Road, close to the A59/A65 roundabout, closed suddenly just after Christmas and all its employees were made
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Cougars crush Cornwall as double burst sends them straight to summit
Keighley Cougars’ hopes of returning to the Betfred Championship at the first attempt were boosted by a comprehensive 56-12 win over Cornwall on the opening day of the new League 1 season. The game was quickly over as a contest, with Keighley making
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Bus attacks can have 'very serious consequences'
LATEST NEWS: Buses terminating early after vandalism on estate A BUS company in Bradford has spoken out after attacks on its services. The first incident was reported to have happened at around 7.30pm last Wednesday. "The second incident
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Chevin Cross returns to Otley to mark the approach of Easter
OTLEY Chevin Cross was raised on the morning of Saturday by a number of volunteers. The cross will stand over Otley during the Easter period 2024. Organised by Churches Together in Otley the 30ft cross was raised on Otley Chevin, as has
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Plan to turn working men's club into church is approved
A FORMER working men’s club can be converted into a new home for a Bradford church. A planning application to convert the Central Division Working Men’s Club off Manchester Road into a place of worship has been approved by Bradford Council.
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"If we play like we did on Saturday, then let’s be serious there’s no chance"
JAMIE Walker would love a smoother ride after too long on the City rollercoaster. The Scot’s return to the starting line-up at the weekend turned out to be a nightmare for the Bantams in a 5-1 thrashing by Mansfield. Now Walker and his team-mates
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Campion cannot take advantage of huge Silsden favour
It was a pretty disastrous weekend for the Bradford clubs in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division. Campion will arguably be most frustrated of all, as neighbours Silsden did them a huge favour, yet they failed to take advantage.
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Three GB News shows fronted by Philip Davies MP broke impartiality rules
FIVE programmes on GB News - including three fronted by Shipley MP Philip Davies and his wife Tatton MP Esther McVey - broke impartiality rules, Ofcom has ruled. The media regulator announced today that the shows, broadcast in May and June last
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Barn owl hitches a lift after surviving collision
A MEMBER of the National Trust’s Yorkshire Dales team had an unexpected passenger on her regular commute after discovering a barn owl in distress. Alicia Turner, the trust’s woodlands project officer, witnessed a barn owl being hit by a car near
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I enjoyed Sunday lunch in a cosy pub with amazing views - here's what I thought
I DON'T know about you, but my idea of a perfect Sunday afternoon is a long stroll followed by a delicious pub lunch. That's exactly what I did yesterday. After a three-mile walk around Scammonden Reservoir (that was pretty spectacular, by
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Bradford schoolgirls make Yorkshire rugby league final against all odds
In a heartwarming tale of determination, teamwork, and community support, the girls' under-13s team from Bradford’s renowned St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College has defied the odds to reach the finals of a prestigious girls' rugby league competition
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Those were the days at Frizinghall schools: share your memories
THIS week we take a look back at schools in Frizinghall. Maybe you can spot yourself among these pictures? We would love to hear your memories. Email: helen.mead@nqyne.co.uk
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Landscapes through a child’s eye: Send us your children's artwork
WE are already in March. How time flies. For me it goes far too quickly. As I grow older, I long for it to slow down as I have so many things I need and want to do. I retired from school in 2016 and remember how everyone devoted their thoughts
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Recap: Huge police scene as man fights for his life after assault
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Driver avoids ban after speeding on motorway because he cares for family members
A DRIVER has avoided a ban after speeding on a motorway, because he cares for family members and seven people working for him would be impacted. Andrew Ward, 59, of West View, in Eldwick, Bingley pleaded guilty to exceeding 70 miles per hour on
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Rampant Leeds leap above Leicester to go top of Championship
Willy Gnonto and Dan James were on target as Leeds beat Millwall 2-0 yesterday to go top of the Sky Bet Championship for the first time this season. Gnonto's superb opener gave the hosts a half-time lead and substitute James added the all-important
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Preston pounces but Avenue draw not enough as survival fight going to wire
Bradford (Park Avenue) drew 1-1 at Whitby Town in the Northern Premier League Premier Division at the weekend, but the result now leaves them two points off safety. Both goals were scored before half-time and at around 4:30pm on Saturday, a draw
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Man fighting for his life and three arrested after serious assault outside pub
A MAN is fighting for his life and three arrests have been made following a serious assault outside a pub. It happened outside The Marsh pub, on Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, just after 7pm on Sunday. Follow our live updates from the scene by
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'This ballot is a crucial moment for Ilkley' says Chair of Ilkley BID
I’M lucky enough to live and run a business in Ilkley, amongst a thriving professional services sector, with access to a wide range of independent and national chain shops, and a great selection of cafes, bars and restaurants. Ilkley was voted
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Buses diverted after city centre road is closed 'due to safety concerns'
BUSES are being diverted after a city centre road has been closed "due to safety concerns". First West Yorkshire announced on X, formerly Twitter, at 7.46am that Westgate Eastbound, in Leeds, is shut. The post said this was "due to safety concerns
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Meet the teenage girls who are the new generation of analyst surveyors
PROPERTY compliance specialist Inspectas is tackling the issue of gender representation in the asbestos industry head on, with the appointment of two female trainee analyst surveyors. Lilly Holden, 18, and Abbi Molyneux, 19, are the newest recruits
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Long queues of traffic following crash on M62 this morning
THERE are delays on the M62 this morning following a crash. One lane was shut on the eastbound carriageway, near Ainley Top, Huddersfield, causing rush hour disruption for drivers. Early traffic alerts reported "slow traffic and one lane
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T&A readers suggest where to holiday in Yorkshire this spring and summer
SUNNIER weather is here and many people's thoughts are turning towards getting away over spring and summer. With that in mind, we asked our followers on our Facebook page where they would recommend to visit for a holiday in beautiful Yorkshire
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Missing teenage girl from West Yorkshire found safe and well
A MISSING teenage girl from West Yorkshire has been found safe and well. Lexia Lockwood, 16, was reported missing on March 16 and it was reported she could be in the Birstall area. West Yorkshire Police launched an appeal to find her yesterday
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Driver 'more than three times over legal limit' arrested in Bradford
A DRIVER reportedly found more three times over the legal limit for alcohol was arrested on a major road Bradford road The driver was stopped on Manchester Road as officers from the Steerside Enforcement Team wanted to do a document check.
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How the NSPCC is helping primary school children recognise abuse
THE NSPCC wants to ensure that every child is safe from abuse and neglect. To help achieve that, it's vital that children and young people are able to recognise signs of abuse and have the confidence to speak to a safe adult when something might be
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Star comic to headline first-ever comedy gig at The Piece Hall
A STAR comic will headline the first-ever comedy gig at The Piece Hall this summer. Bill Bailey will play a show at the iconic Halifax venue on Wednesday, July 31. The Strictly Come Dancing champion is known for his roles in Black Books, anarchic
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Bradford student aiming to be neurosurgeon excels in national science competition
A BRADFORD College student won one of the top prizes in the British Biology Olympiad 2024. Laibba Arshad Mahmood Sadiq, who studies A Level Biology, Chemistry and Maths, won bronze in the national science education competition. More than 13,000
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Why you should value your assets when divorcing
When couples divorce, a common issue is how to divide the assets of the marriage. Noelle Heath, Head of Family Law and partner at Morrish Solicitors discusses items that can often be overlooked. Heath says: “Certain assets are clear and are always
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Development of shops and flats on Manningham site is refused
PLANS to build a development of shops and flats on a vacant Manningham site have been refused. An application for a building with four ground floor shops and seven flats on the upper floors was submitted for an empty plot of land - 268 Lumb Lane
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Pavement parking causing anger in village to 'boil over'
ANGER in a Bradford village is “boiling over” as parking on pavements continues to obstruct the movement of pedestrians. Several businesses recently spoke to the T&A to voice their concerns about vehicles parking on pavements on Fair Road in
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Nearly 30 historic sites across Bradford 'at risk' according to heritage guardians
NEARLY 30 historic sites across Bradford are considered to be 'at risk'. More than 100 buildings and sites across the country were added to Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register for 2023. The register shows there were 26 historic sites
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Graham Alexander on his big call to leave out Bantams key duo
GRAHAM Alexander has defended his decision to drop Andy Cook and Brad Halliday in City’s thrashing by Mansfield. Cook came off the bench in the second half to score his 17th goal of the season. But Halliday was not involved at all as the Bantams
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Police say Claudia Lawrence inquiry is not closed 15 years after she disappeared
DETECTIVES have marked the 15th anniversary of the disappearance of university chef Claudia Lawrence with a plea for those with information to break their silence. Ms Lawrence was reported missing after she failed to report for work at York University