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LNER wagon mystery brought back memories of working on train ferries
MORE than 400 miles from LNER’s headquarters in Yorkshire, a curious discovery has unearthed a slice of railway history. And for one T&A reader it has brought back fond memories of working on ferries carrying railway wagons across the sea.
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Emergency services rush to beauty spot to rescue woman on mobility scooter from water
EMERGENCY services were scrambled to rescue a woman on a mobility scooter who ended up in water at a Bradford beauty spot. West Yorkshire Police, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and Yorkshire Ambulance Service attended the incident at Chellow
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Will the Northern Lights be visible on Saturday night after Friday displays?
The Northern Lights were visible for many across the UK on Friday night (May 10) and some might be wondering if the same will occur on Saturday night (May 11). Many people shared pictures of the natural wonder in the night sky which was possible
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Cars left mangled and two drivers arrested after crash in Bradford
TWO drivers have been arrested after a crash in Bradford. The collision happened at the junction of Halifax Road and Royds Hall Lane. Two mangled cars and emergency services were pictured at the scene shortly before 6.30am today. West
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Bulls bring Okunbor in as O’Carroll raids Hull FC once again
Bradford Bulls have announced the signing of former NRL star Jayden Okunbor on short term loan from Hull FC. Standing tall at 6ft 5in, Okunbor primarily features in the centres or on the wing but has also featured in the back row for the Airlie
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Hundreds turn out to remember victims of Bradford City fire disaster on anniversary
THERE were emotional scenes in the heart of Bradford earlier today as hundreds of people came together to pay their respects to the victims of the Bradford City fire disaster. The 39th anniversary memorial service remembered the 56 people who died
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Walks: Dales walk covers graves of 'navvies' who died building viaduct
ON the long westerly ridge of Whernside heading towards Ingleton is the fine limestone pavements above Twisleton Scar. The walk from Chapel-le-Dale evokes memories of the industrial past, combining well with the natural beauty of all times. The
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Looking back: don't we just love hedgehogs?
WITH summer fast approaching, we are beginning to spot hedgehogs in our gardens. It's good to be able to help these prickly creatures with a little food and water. If possible, retain some overgrown vegetation or install hedgehog boxes in your garden
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'It’s fun to be surreal and scary on stage': David Walliams' show heads for Alhambra
DAVID Walliams became a household name with comedy shows including Little Britain and as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent. To youngsters, he’s best known as the author of much-loved children’s books including Robodog, Mr Stink, Grandpa’s Great Escape
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Flipping burgers - Wimpy is 70!Fond memories of the burger chain
FROM fancy kebabs to frozen desserts, there’s a fast food outlet on practically every street corner these days. But there was a time when a trip to a burger bar was a treat - a day out even. This week Wimpy - the original fast food chain - turned
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Police arrest man on suspicion of drug-dealing and seize car
POLICE have arrested a man on suspicion of drug-dealing in the Bradford district - and seized his car. Officers said they stopped a black Volkswagen Tiguan on The Oval in Bingley yesterday afternoon. Police searched the car and the 22-year-old
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Artists portray the telling of secrets in new exhibition
A NEW exhibition at The Bingley Gallery takes as its theme the telling of secrets. The artists showing their work are all members of Aire Valley Arts, a group of artists whose aim is to make a dynamic contribution to the arts in the community and
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'An epic display': Your pictures as Northern Lights put on amazing night show
PEOPLE across the Bradford district were left in awe after seeing the Northern Lights put on a rare, amazing show in the skies last night. The Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, were spotted up and down the country - including in our
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Traitors star Mollie joins Bradford Marie Curie nurse in TikTok inspired video
“END of life care is a taboo subject for people of my age,” says Zeb Un-Nisa Ali. “My friends say: ‘You must see death a lot in your job’. I do, and of course it affects me, but I also see beautiful moments when people are with loved ones. That’s a
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Airedale Hospital safety boost as new technology monitors RAAC
NEW technology is being used at Airedale Hospital to help monitor high-risk crumbling concrete panels. More than 80 per cent of floors, walls and ceilings at the Steeton site are made of RAAC, or reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, which has
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Drive-thru Starbucks and electric car charging hub planned for city centre site
A NEW Starbucks drive-thru will provide “significant investment” in a neglected area of Bradford city centre. A planning application for a new cafe off Valley Road, and opposite Forster Square Retail Park, has just been submitted to Bradford Council
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Special red panda toy for animals at a Yorkshire zoo created in Bradford
BUSINESSES from across Bradford and the region have ‘found the perfect equation’ to build a special toy for animals at a Yorkshire zoo. Ten numeracy champions - from businesses across Bradford, Leeds and Kirklees – attended the Yorkshire Wildlife
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Top tourist attraction launches delicious new on-train dining experiences
KEIGHLEY and Worth Valley Railway has launched new on-train dining experiences for the spring and summer months. The top tourist attraction is offering a mixture of three new menus and two firm visitor favourites on its dining trains. On offer
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Man lay in wait for woman then launched horrific knife attack on her
A MENTALLY-ill “fantasist” who lay in wait for a woman and then launched a horrific broad daylight knife attack on her in a Bradford street has been jailed for more than eight years. A court heard on Friday how Mohammed Ali, also known as Paul
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Woodlands ready for "challenges" as teams attempt to knock them off their perch
HAVING won the last four Bradford Premier League (Premier Division) titles, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Woodlands Cricket Club may lose their winning touch eventually. However, being the dominant champions they are, the side from Albert
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The Bradford school where 'girls are treated differently from boys'
A BRADFORD school where 'girls say they are treated differently from boys' has been rated 'Inadequate'. Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School, on Ambler Street in Manningham, received the rating by Ofsted following an inspection on September 19
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'I stopped enjoying rugby': Williams thrilled to be back at boyhood club West Bowling
LOCAL rugby league player, Harry Williams has expressed his delight after returning to his boyhood club, West Bowling. The 24-year-old took his first steps into semi-professional rugby back in October, when he joined his former coach, Dean Muir
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New sports bar aiming to 'bring people together' opens in Bradford city centre
A NEW sports bar aiming to "bring people together" has opened in the city centre. Spirits & Sports is now open in the former Laser Lounge HQ Skin Specialist on Little Horton Lane, next to the Bradford Ice Arena. Across its two floors, punters
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Patton punished after Bulls game as Holmes escapes sanction
Tom Holmes and Gavin Rodden have escaped punishment from the Rugby Football League for their scrap during Bradford Bulls’ 38-12 win at Swinton Lions in the Betfred Championship last weekend. But the former’s ex-teammate and the latter’s current
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ANGLING LINES: Brilliant Bolton bags big win at Moor Monkton Pools
HERE are this week’s angling lines for Leeds & District A.S.A. and Listerhills A.A.: LEEDS & DISTRICT The result of the last match at Moor Monkton Pools saw A. Bolton win with an impressive 168lb 13oz. Second place had 123lb 10oz, while
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Avenue make major off-field decision following nightmare relegation
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have made a major off-field decision following their relegation from the Northern Premier Division. Calum Cullen joined the club as their football operations manager four years ago and has been key to success stories like
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East Bierley to host as Bradford golf season gets properly underway after delay
THE Bradford & District Union of Golf Clubs have their first non-Alliance tournament of the year this weekend. The 9-Hole Clubs Team Championship takes place tomorrow at East Bierley Golf Club off the white tees, with 28 entries currently.
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Bantams back with a bang as Wakefield whacked for five in Frickley
BRADFORD City Women still have a backlog of games left to play, and after a few weeks away from match action, they resumed in style on Thursday night. They romped to a 5-1 win against Wakefield AFC at Frickley Athletic's Westfield Lane ground,
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NATH'S NATTERS: Bulls get into prime position as 1895 Cup finally nails it
Even taking into account a seven-year rebuild, it feels remarkable that Bulls have not played a game at Wembley since 1997. For Wakefield, you need to switch those last two numbers around, with 1979 marking the last time they ran out for a match
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'It’s still prevalent in minds of Bradford people. It shouldn’t ever be forgotten'
GRAHAM Alexander has paid tribute to those who keep the memory alive of the Valley Parade fire. The annual memorial service takes place in Centenary Square today to mark the 39th anniversary of the disaster, which claimed 56 lives. City players