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Messages of love and support shared after Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis
People across the UK have shared messages of love and support for Kate Middleton after news of her cancer diagnosis was shared in a recent video. She announced her condition on Friday, saying: “I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you
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Kate reveals she delayed cancer news to tell her children in an 'appropriate' way
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and discussed the importance of explaining the situation to her three children in a way "that is appropriate for them". She spoke about the “huge shock”
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'It is terrible news': Local Royalist's shock after Princess cancer diagnosis
YORKSHIRE'S biggest royal fan has spoken of her shock after Kate Middleton revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer. The Princess of Wales announced her diagnosis via an emotional video put out on social media. Judith Watkinson, of Yeadon
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Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis in video statement
Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales has been diagnosed with cancer, she has announced. Revealing her diagnosis in an emotional video message, the Princess said: “I am well and getting stronger every day.” She added: “In January, I underwent
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Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis in video statement
Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales has been diagnosed with cancer, she has announced. Revealing her diagnosis in an emotional video message, the Princess said: “I am well and getting stronger every day.” She added: “In January, I underwent
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'Trend' for children to film wild animal torture is horrific
SOMETIMES, or, more truthfully, often, you read a news item that fills you with horror. This week, for me, it was the revelation that children are filming themselves killing and torturing wild animals and sharing the gruesome videos on WhatsApp
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Celebrity chef returns to historic Bradford curryhouse 22 years after first visit
A CELEBRITY chef has returned to a historic Bradford curryhouse 22 years after his first visit. Rick Stein, who is aged 77, wandered into the premises of Karachi Restaurant, in Neal Street, on the outskirts of the city centre - where it has stood
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Caravans move on to site of huge office complex
CARAVANS have moved on to a site in the Bradford district. Several vehicles have moved onto the site of a huge office complex once occupied by Bradford & Bingley in Crossflatts. It's understood the caravans arrived at the site on Thursday
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Bradford university facing 'harsh realities' as it looks to save £10m
THE University of Bradford is planning a mutually agreed resignation scheme as it looks to make huge savings. In a statement to the Telegraph & Argus, the university said it is being forced to deal with "harsh realities of balancing rising costs
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Bulls Women dumped out of Challenge Cup after forced cancellation against holders
BRADFORD Bulls have announced this weekend’s women's Challenge Cup clash with holders St Helens has been forfeited, meaning the Merseyside team will receive the two points and a 48-0 victory. The fixture was due to be played at the Bartercard Odsal
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Army of hundreds begin march from Valley Parade to Anfield including well-known faces
AN ARMY of hundreds have begun their charity march from Valley Parade to Anfield this morning, including a slew of well-known faces. March of the Day got underway from Bradford City’s home ground at 9am today – the latest fundraiser drive in the
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Bradford Interchange saga branded 'utter shambles' as closure set to continue
AN MP has hit out at the "utter shambles" surrounding the closure of the Bradford Interchange bus station. Earlier today, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) announced the section of the transport hub would be closed for a further three
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"We were all excited going into three home games ... but feeling now very different"
THE long-running TV quiz “Question of Sport” used to have a section called “What Happened Next?” Contestants would have to guess the unexpected events that were about to follow after the action was paused. Any City fan asked the same question
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Arson probe underway after fire causes 'extensive damage' to shop
POLICE have launched an arson probe following a fire. Five fire crews from across Bradford were called to the blaze at Bradford Tile Centre on Thornton Road just after 9pm on Thursday. West Yorkshire Police said "extensive damage was caused
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Bradford and St Helens darts aces to conduct Challenge Cup quarter-final draw
A Bradford sports star will play a key role in deciding the Challenge Cup quarter-finals next Monday. The last-16 ties take place this weekend, with Leeds against St Helens tonight at Headingley looking like the standout game. The final tie
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Palestine protest held outside Teledyne in Shipley
ANOTHER Palestine protest has been held outside a Bradford district firm. Organised by the Bradford Friends of Palestine, people have gathered outside Teledyne, based at Airedale House, off Otley Road, Shipley, on several dates. The protests
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Alleged robbery ringleader as guilty of murder ‘as if he pulled trigger,' jury told
The alleged ringleader of an armed robbery which saw PC Sharon Beshenivsky shot dead is guilty of her murder “as surely as if he pulled the trigger himself”, prosecutors have told a jury. Unarmed PC Beshenivsky and her colleague PC Teresa Milburn
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'Low educational attainment and poverty are not excuses to commit crime'
AN MP has hit out at new measures judges and magistrates will be able to consider when handing out a sentence. It comes after a consultation by The Sentencing Council. It has confirmed that as of April new rules will come in allowing mitigating
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Interchange bus station will remain closed for at least another three months
THE bus station in the Bradford Interchange will remain closed for a further three months as more detailed surveys are undertaken to determine the viability of its future. Initial survey work was undertaken in January and February after the bus
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Firefighters work quickly to extinguish car fire on Bradford road
FIREFIGHTERS worked quickly to put out a car fire in a Bradford village this morning (Friday). The incident happened when the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) received a call at just after 9.30am today to a reports that a car was
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Firefighters rescue person trapped inside car after crash near major junction
FIREIGHTERS rescued a trapped person from a car following a crash on Friday. Crews from Shipley and Bradford were called at 11.52am to reports of a road traffic collision on Otley Road. Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service were also dispatched
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Air ambulance among emergency services called to crash along major road in Shipley
There was a large emergency services presence at a major junction following a crash on Friday. The incident took place along Otley Road, Shipley, shortly before 12pm. The road was temporarily closed due to a road traffic collision and bus diversions
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Valley Parade gets its priorities right in support of Stephen Darby
HOME defeats, club ownership, the state of the pitch … for once, nothing else mattered. Valley Parade had its priorities right this morning as the football community dug deep for two of their own. Stephen Darby, back on familiar territory,
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Mystery as part of LNER train found in Belgium 400 miles from firm's Yorkshire HQ
It’s more than 400 miles from LNER’s current home in Yorkhire, but part of an LNER train has been unearthed by archaeologists in Antwerp in Belgium. The modern-day operator of trains on the East Coast Mainline has been in touch with the team who
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Police appeal to locate girl with Bradford links who has been missing since Saturday
POLICE are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a 17-year-old girl with links to Bradford who has been missing since last weekend. Skye Bond, 17, was reported missing in Leeds on Saturday, March 16, and enquiries have been ongoing
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Championship split in two as Bulls turn down TV deal proposal
THE Betfred Championship has practically been split in two, over a hotly-debated TV deal that the Bulls have rejected. Bradford are one of seven clubs, along with Batley, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Featherstone, Wakefield and Widnes, to turn down Premier
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'This hero, this legend, this amazing man will never be forgotten'
A HERO fire service chief who helped to save lives in the Bradford City disaster has been laid to rest. Joseph Greig, better known as Joe, passed away peacefully aged 89 last month. His funeral service took place at St James' Church, Thornton
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Man stabbed in violent altercation after crash in city centre
DETECTIVES are investigating after man was stabbed in a violent altercation after a crash in Leeds city centre last night (Thursday). The A61 Regent Street remains closed in both directions from Skinner Lane to Byron Street following the incident
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Thousands of people receiving benefits due to mental health problems
THOUSANDS of people are receiving benefits due to mental and behavioural disorders, figures show. Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is provided to people who are struggling to work due to long-term health conditions. It is available to those
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West Yorkshire Police investigating alleged racist comments about Diane Abbott
WEST Yorkshire Police is investigating alleged racist comments made by Tory party donor Frank Hester about Diane Abbott at a meeting in 2019. The force said it was working to establish whether a crime had been committed after the businessman allegedly
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Harrogate v Bantams preview: possible line-ups, referee, match odds
CHECK out our preview as City are in Yorkshire derby action desperate to bounce back from those costly home defeats. Kick-off: Saturday, March 23 (1pm) Venue: The EnviroVent Stadium Possible line-ups HARROGATE TOWN GK James Belshaw
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Looking back: cheerleaders who made Bradford proud
HERE'S a great picture taken at Easter 2012, after Bradford cheerleaders emerged from the National Cheerleading Championships with a cluster of glittering trophies. The Bradford Bullettes - the Bradford Bulls cheerleaders - won six first-place
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Motorcyclist rushed to hospital with serious injuries following bus crash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash with a bus on Thursday. Officers were called to Wakefield Road, Grange Moor, near Mirfield at 5.23pm to reports of a collision involving a bronze BMW
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Bantams coach and Thackley legend sacked by floundering Frickley
A ex-Bradford City youngster, and a former coach at Thackley and Bradford (Park Avenue) has parted ways with Frickley Athletic. Pat McGuire, a Bradford native who played twice for the Bantams, once in the FA Cup and once in the Football League
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Driver of vehicle in 'terrible condition' tests positive for cannabis and cocaine
A DRIVER of a vehicle stopped due to its "terrible condition" in Bradford tested positive for both cannabis and cocaine. A West Yorkshire Police Traffic Officer, who goes by "brimmers" on X, posted details of the arrest, which happened in Odsal
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Much-loved film about Bradford group to raise money for mental health charities
A SPECIAL charity screening of a much-loved film about a Bradford group will be held next month. The multi-award-winning A Bunch of Amateurs will be shown at the Harrogate Odeon at 7pm on April 24. It will raise money for two mental health
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Police launch appeal to find missing 47-year-old man from West Yorkshire
POLICE have launched an appeal to find a missing 47-year-old man from West Yorkshire. Matthew Rothery, 47, has been reported missing from Halifax. He is described as 6ft 1ins tall, of slim build, with brown short hair. If you see Matthew
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Bradford man fined for trespassing at railway station 85 miles away
A BRADFORD man has been fined for trespassing at a railway station 85 miles away. Abel Abraham, 25, of Hall Ings was found guilty in his absence of trespassing in the proximity of a railway or on railway property, at Lincoln Magistrates' Court
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Investigation begins after fire rips through Bradford tile shop
INVESTIGATORS are looking into the cause of a building fire which prompted a large response from the emergency services on Thursday. Five fire crews from across Bradford were called to the blaze at Bradford Tile Centre on Thornton Road just after
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Join us at The Clubhouse in Nab Wood as we celebrate our new opening times
The bar and restaurant at The Clubhouse at Fairmount Park, which is off Nab Wood drive in Shipley, always provides a friendly and welcoming place for local people to relax and enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. Renowned for its popular
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Sir Ken Morrison wanted supermarket 'to be from Bradford and stay in Bradford' - CEO
The CEO of Morrisons is drawing on the Bradford-based supermarket’s history as part of City of Culture plans, it has been revealed. Rami Baitiéh left his role as Carrefour France’s chief executive in Paris for a new chapter in Bradford. Five
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New £1.8m blitz on litter and grime to prepare Bradford city centre for culture year
A NEW blitz on litter and grime in Bradford city centre to prepare for City of Culture is due to begin this summer. Extra wardens, graffiti removal officers and street sweepers will be part of the two-year programme to make the city look its best
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'They cling onto hope - that is all they have': Bradford man's visit to refugee camps
"They cling onto hope, for that is all they have." Those are the stark words of a tireless Bradford fundraiser who visited refugee camps to distribute parcels for Ramadan. Nazim Ali, from Manningham, has raised more than £800,000 for charity
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Company celebrates 30 years in business and looks forward to more success
A BRADFORD-based company is celebrating 30 years in business. Northern Trade Windows has been operating across the Bradford district and surrounding areas since it was founded by John Cosgrove in 1994. The firm specialises in providing double
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Work begins on the new crematorium that will replace Scholemoor
WORK has begun on the new crematorium in Bierley, which will replace the ageing facility at Scholemoor. The new crematorium, off Shetcliffe Lane, will have new service halls, a small hall for intimate services of around 25-30 people, a large hall
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Sadness as Bradford charity to close after helping parents for over 30 years
A BRADFORD charity which has supported parents and their toddlers for over 30 years has been forced to close. Earlier this month, a letter was released by the Bradford Under Fives Association (BUFA) saying it would be shutting its doors at the
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Battling Bradford beaten in first-ever cup final by terrific Trailblazers side
It was not to be for the Bradford Dragons in their first ever major cup final in the club’s 23-year existence. Having qualified for the KitKing Trophy final, a competition contested for by all teams in the top flight of the National Basketball
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Yorkshire find some form in Abu Dhabi against Somerset and Warwickshire
THE Yorkshire County Cricket Club squad are flying home from Abu Dhabi after a jam-packed week of action against fellow first-class counties. Their first assignment was last weekend’s Abu Dhabi Counties Super Cup T20 competition, where they finished
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'Great inspiration': Bantams boss on taking part in Stephen Darby MND walk
GRAHAM Alexander says he draws inspiration from Stephen Darby every time he walks into the dressing room at Valley Parade. Bantams boss Alexander, his number two Chris Lucketti and goalkeeping coach Colin Doyle will tackle the first leg of the
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Departed Dockerty baffled by Avenue approach after being told "to prove himself"
AFTER five years and 119 appearances for Bradford (Park Avenue), winger Brad Dockerty probably assumed he would get a heart-warming send off when he finally left Horsfall. Instead, he was subjected to some cutting criticism from manager Danny Whitaker
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NATH'S NATTERS: Bulls saga at Odsal shows desperate need to close divides
A LITTLE personal tale to start this column, if you’ll allow me to indulge you. I was one of 12 apprentices to start working for British Newsquest titles from February 2018, but I was unique, as the only member of the delightful dozen to move away
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Bradford hospice staff 'should be extremely proud' of the care they provide
A BRADFORD hospice has been rated ‘outstanding’ following a recent inspection. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) visited Marie Curie Hospice and Community Services Yorkshire Region, in the Barkerend area of Bradford. At the same time, it also rated
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Could Wycombe Trophy hangover be one reason behind Bantams' wretched run?
GRAHAM Alexander admits the Wycombe Wembley hangover could be one of the factors behind City’s current slump. The Bantams head to Harrogate tomorrow desperate to end a run of three straight home defeats that have hammered their play-off hopes.