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Thunder and lightning hits Bradford as heavy rain batters district
STORMY weather has hit Bradford this evening, bringing heavy downpours and thunder and lightning. Telegraph & Argus Camera Club members and T&A readers have captured some incredible photographs. This image, from Craig Lindsey shows lightning
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REPORT: Wembley dream over for Bulls as Wakefield produce second-half comeback
BRADFORD Bulls’ 1895 Cup journey came to an end as Wakefield Trinity produced a strong second-half fightback to seal a 40-14 win in this afternoon’s semi-final at Odsal. With a place in the final at England’s National Stadium at stake, both sides
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Saltaire chosen as backdrop for new star-studded film
THE world-famous village of Saltaire will be used as a backdrop for a new film. Residents of the UNESCO World Heritage Site received a letter informing them of upcoming filming. Beginning at the end of May, the cameras will start to roll for
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Missing West Yorkshire man found safe and well
A MAN who went missing last week has now been found safe and well. Samuel Banks, 28, who was last seen in the Batley area at 9pm on Thursday, has now been found. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Samuel Banks, who was the subject
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Marks & Spencer store at Broadway shopping centre enters final week of trading
MARKS & Spencer has entered its final week of trading at The Broadway in Bradford. The major retailer's prominent store at the city shopping centre will close for good on May 18. At this stage, it is not known what will replace it. The
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LIVE BLOG (1895 Cup semi-final): Bradford Bulls 14-40 Wakefield Trinity
4:51pm BRADFORD Bulls’ 1895 Cup journey came to an end as Wakefield Trinity produced a strong second half fightback to
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Can someone use my driveway to turn around without permission?
Having off-road parking is something that many all across the country take for granted. However, many are protective of their driveway and become enraged when someone decides to use it to turn their car around without permission. If you're
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Woman celebrating 100th birthday shares her secret to a long, happy life
CELEBRATIONS have been taking place for a Bradford woman who has reached the grand age of 100. A party was held at Well Springs Nursing Home in Heaton for Marian Race, who is marking her milestone birthday today. Born in Keighley, Marian
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Man taken to hospital after 'serious assault' in Bradford
A MAN was taken to hospital after what police have described as a "serious assault" in Bradford. Police were at the scene of the incident on Cavendish Road in Idle earlier today. A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson called the incident
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BMW 'driven at speed and in anti-social way' is seized by police
POLICE have revealed why they seized a car in the Bradford district last night. Officers from Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team were patrolling the Bolton Woods area when they spotted the vehicle. According to a spokesperson from the team
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Mixed views on McDonald's plans to open branch in town centre
MIXED views have been expressed on McDonald's plans for a new restaurant in a Bradford district town centre. As reported by the Telegraph & Argus earlier this week, the fast food chain wants to open a branch on Main Street in Bingley, at the former
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'We were just running on empty': Powerful play highlights care homes Covid challenge
Dr Andrea Capstick - a researcher at the University of Bradford’s Centre for Applied Dementia Studies, Faculty of Health Studies -explains how her study on Covid in care homes became a play: I HAVE worked in the dementia field for 30 years, teaching
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Happy Valley up for five top awards at TV Baftas
THE final season of Happy Valley is up for five awards at tonight's TV Baftas. The gritty Yorkshire-set crime series will compete against The Gold, Slow Horses and Top Boy for the best drama prize at the ceremony, which will be presented by Rob
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How the NSPCC is helping schools deliver sex and health education
EVERY parent and carer knows that one day, their child will develop into a teenager and while they may be looking forward to it, that growth will bring a whole new set of challenges. Relationships and sex are among the biggest issues young people
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10-hour thunderstorm warning to kick in as weather set to change
A THUNDERSTORM warning will be in place for Bradford and surrounding areas for most of today. The Met Office yellow warning - which covers the whole of West Yorkshire - will start at noon and end at 10pm. Deputy chief meteorologist at the
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‘Picturesque’ West Yorkshire town among UK’s hidden gem canal boat holidays
A “picturesque” town in West Yorkshire has been named among the best hidden gem canal boat holidays in Britain, according to The Telegraph. Hebden Bridge has featured among other “former mill towns” in Yorkshire that “buzz with artisan bakeries
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Glamping plans refused over highway concerns
BUILDING a “glamping” pod in a rural Baildon site would cause safety issues on a public bridleway – planners have argued. A planning application to build a holiday pod on a field off Green Lane was submitted to Bradford Council by John Walsh earlier
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Inspirational deaf woman ticks item off bucket list with Deal or No Deal appearance
A BRADFORD woman who hopes to inspire others has spoken about her “amazing” experience of appearing as a contestant on the game show Deal or No Deal. Jane Walton, 64, of Low Moor, who has been deaf since birth, appeared on the ITV game show in
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New cycle track in Bradford will help 'raise aspirations through sport'
A NEW cycle track at a Bradford youth centre will help “raise aspirations through sport” – according to planning officers. An application to build a hard surfaced cycle track on land behind the Springfield Youth Centre on Idlethorpe Way was revealed
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Man who dedicated 50 years to Bradford’s business world announces retirement
AN accountant who has dedicated 50 years to Bradford’s business world has announced his retirement. Alan Wintersgill has stepped down as a consultant with accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, in the city centre. Saying farewell to
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Update issued over closure of Bradford railway station entrance
AN update has been issued over the closure of a Bradford railway station entrance. The shutters remain down on the walkway leading to and from Bradford Forster Square station. When the T&A visited on Friday afternoon, signs saying "due
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WATCH: RateMyTakeaway star reveals favourite Bradford spot
A POPULAR YouTube food reviewer has revealed his favourite Bradford spot. Danny Malin is the face behind RateMyTakeaway which has almost 700,000 subscribers on the video platform. The channel sees him travelling up and down the country and
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Bowling Old Lane and Tong Park Esholt pay tribute after pace bowler's death
THE Bradford Premier League have expressed their condolences following the sad passing of Nadeem Hanif. The opening bowler and middle-order batsman was a stalwart of the league, and he served Manningham Mills and Bowling Old Lane with distinction
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Olympics dream dies for Bradford boxer Akbar but professional career next step
THE Olympic dream is over for Bradford boxer Harris Akbar, but he is putting his Paris heartbreak behind him and is now looking ahead to a professional career. The 25-year-old had been targeting this summer’s Games for years, but was unable to
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Bulls believe in balance as they look to manage white-hot atmosphere at cup semi
BULLS are braced for what could be their biggest attendance at Odsal in half-a-decade this weekend, with head coach Eamon O’Carroll calling on his side to use the expected white-hot atmosphere wisely. A win over Wakefield in the AB Sundecks 1895
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City teenager Jeffreys contract situation after season-ending injury
FREDDY Jeffreys looks set to be offered a short-term deal by City while he recovers from the injury that cut short his Scottish loan. The 18-year-old needed surgery on a torn hamstring that limited his stay with Elgin City to just six appearances