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Look back: Dick Hudsons - moorland inn with a farmhouse past
PERCHED on moorland at Bingley, Dick Hudsons has long been a popular country inn, filled with rustic charm. On Monday, May 27 the pub and restaurant is holding a History Day, raising funds for Marie Curie. Local historian Alan Cattell has written
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People unite against cancer in Race for Life on 'stunning' day at Lister Park
PEOPLE across Bradford united against cancer on Saturday by taking part in Race for Life at the Lister Park. Nicki Embleton, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson in Yorkshire, said: “Both the weather and the atmosphere were brilliant as people went
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Looking back at the Craven Heifer on Manchester Road
In the latest of his look backs at old Bradford pubs, DR PAUL JENNINGS remembers the Craven Heifer on Manchester Road: The Craven Heifer is a common pub name around Yorkshire. The actual cow was bred near Bolton Abbey in 1807 and exhibited to the
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Fan in 'tears' as Bradford-born Zayn Malik makes debut solo performance
ZAYN Malik has made his debut UK solo performance at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London. The Bradford-born singer sang tracks from his fourth album, Room Under The Stairs, which focuses on his personal journey, healing, and growth. The
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Is fly tipping illegal in the UK? The rules and the fine you could be handed
Across the UK, fly-tipping is a big issue for many, especially for those who live in more rural locations. As some residents are faced with abandoned piles of rubbish seeing local authorities sent out to clean the unwanted mess. In 2020/21
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'Sadness' for Marks & Spencer's last day of trading at The Broadway in Bradford
MARKS & Spencer is having its final day of trading before closing its doors for good at The Broadway in Bradford. The major retailer's prominent store at the city shopping centre is closing down today (Saturday) and shoppers were out visiting the
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Walks: Ancient beacons - and a link to Henry VIII. Explore Beacon Hill in Esk Valley
NEAR the attractive village of Danby in the North York Moors is one of the more interesting ‘Beacon’ Hills which pepper our country. It makes for a short walk with great views and it is easy to add on a little bit of riverside walking near Duck
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Travel: Exploring ancient cities of Mediterranean on friendly, intimate cruise
I READ with enthusiasm that Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines’ smaller ship Bolette was visiting great cities in Greece, Turkey, Sardinia, Spain and Portugal. I was excited; particularly about the hand crafted shore destination excursions. I booked the cruise
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Two groups of armed police swoop on Bradford street in same day
RESIDENTS reacted as armed police descended on a Bradford street yesterday (Friday). A member of the public rang police when plain clothes police officers carried out an arrest operation on Southfield Road, Bradford. West Yorkshire Police then
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What happens if you get caught littering in the UK? See action taken
To combat the blight of littering, local authorities across the country use a range of enforcement tools to discourage people from leaving their rubbish on the street. If you've been caught out by littering or are simply curious to learn what action
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Bradford printmakers showcased in city centre exhibition
SOME Day My Prints Will Come - the name alone is enough to get me through the door of this exhibition. Opening today at Bradford’s Trapezium Gallery, it’s a vibrant showcase of the work of three printmakers: Ruth Fettis, Annie Fforde and Patrick
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Images of local musicians displayed in windows of Bingley Main Street
A RANGE of musicians, from rappers to bellringers, are the focus of a striking exhibition by Bingley Camera Club. Bingley Makes Music opened this week, featuring photographs taken over the past year celebrating the “diversity and joy of music in
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I played darts with Gen Z - it unleashed my competitive streak
MENTION Aunt Sally, Shove Ha’penny, Ring the Bull or Devil Among the Tailors to anyone under 30 and you’d probably get blank looks. But they might instead invite you for a game of beer pong, sixes or shuffleboard... Pub games have been around for
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Police officers conduct knife sweeps at two Bradford parks
POLICE officers have carried out knife sweeps at two parks in Bradford. Neighbourhood policing team officers conducted sweeps yesterday (Friday) at Wibsey Park and Brackenhill Park in Great Horton. The sweeps are being carried out as part of
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Look back: 10 photos of Bradford shops that we miss
TODAY we’re taking you back to some of Bradford’s much missed shops. From Carters to The Lighthouse...How many of these city centre stores do you remember?
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End of an era: Archive photos of soon to be demolished York House
FOR 70 years, the mighty York House has dominated the Thorpe Edge skyline. The landmark complex - an eight-storey tower block, comprising 112 flats and a row of ground floor shops - is one of the most distinctive buildings in West Yorkshire.
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Want to see the Northern Lights? Yorkshire Dales is among top 10 stargazing spots
A popular outdoor spot in Yorkshire has officially been crowned one of the UK’s top 10 places to go stargazing (and it happens to be “the largest Dark Sky Reserve” too). Yorkshire Dales Dark Sky Reserve has been ranked in 5th place by Jessops,
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'City of Culture is not a silver bullet without other things' - ex council CEO
Bradford’s City of Culture year will not be a “silver bullet” for the economy without other investment, a former council chief has said. Kersten England, who is now chair of Bradford Culture Company, the charitable organisation behind Bradford
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How to take part in PaintRush and raise vital funds for hospice
A PaintRush will be held next month to raise funds for the Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. The event will take place on June 16 at the Bradford and Bingley Sports Club from 1pm. After the PaintRush, there will be a family fun day with music,
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'Devastated' employees ‘left in limbo’ as uncertainty surrounds Bradford company
EMPLOYEES of a long-standing Bradford company claim they have been “left in limbo” after they were told to collect their belongings and sent home with a letter containing only brief details. Connect Precision Limited was sold on May 13, 2024, according
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Man was caught in Audi A3 inhaling laughing gas from a balloon
A MAN caught driving an unregistered car was seen to be inhaling nitrous oxide from a balloon by police officers who pulled him over. Prosecutor Fen Greatly-Hirsch told Bradford Crown Court that Hassan Shaukat was twice disqualified when he was
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No mention of Bradford Interchange on transport meeting agenda 'staggering'
MONTHS after Bradford Interchange was closed for safety reasons, West Yorkshire councillors will be asked to agree to £3.5m in funding for a new bus station roof – in Leeds. West Yorkshire Combined Authority shut the Interchange in January after
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Bradford's English champion eagerly anticipating major bout
BRADFORD’S newly crowned English champion Owais Khan is wasting no time as he plots his route to the summit of the Muay Thai world. Khan became English 73kg champion little over a fortnight ago when he defeated Merseyside’s Joe Swinnerton in a
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Inside the much-loved Bradford city centre pub reopening after a year
A NEW pub has reopened inside a much-loved Bradford city centre underground arcade. After a year vacant, The Rose and Crown inside Sunbridgewells opened its doors once again on Friday evening. The traditional pub is now being run by the owner
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Fascinating decorative works discovered inside Bradford Live
A FASCINATING piece of orate decoration has been discovered inside Bradford Live. Building work is progressing to transform the old Odeon cinema in the city centre into the highly-anticipated entertainment venue - but questions and concerns have
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Bradford City Women delighted to have new "home" after latest move confirmed
BRADFORD City Women have a new “home” and club chairman, Qasim Akhtar has expressed his delight with the latest announcement. From the start of the 24/25 season, the Bantams’ women and girls’ teams will be using Carlton Bolling School as their
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Ossett stage special tribute to Bob Schofield
Ossett are planning a tribute to their former president Bob Schofield who died in February. The club are naming their changing rooms and players’ balcony after Schofield who did so much to ensure the project to transform them was completed.
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ANGLING LINES: Dodsworth dominant in win at Moor Monkton Pools
HERE are this week’s angling lines from Leeds & District A.S.A. and Listerhills A.A. LEEDS & DISTRICT The result of the last match at Moor Monkton Pools saw M. Dodsworth win with 109lb 13oz. D. Wright came home in second with 93lb 4oz,
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Brighouse survive and Ilkley move but no reprieve for Avenue
BRIGHOUSE Town have been reprieved from relegation, with the FA revealing their league allocations yesterday. They came second bottom of the eighth-tier Northern Premier League East Division this season, and were set to go down alongside Winterton
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NATH'S NATTERS: Yorkshire bore draws highlight cricket's scheduling shambles
OTHER than before the start of play this morning, Yorkshire and Sussex should steer clear of rain at Hove over the weekend. And that means, for just the second time all season, the White Rose might end up with a result in their Vitality County
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Bulls braced for 'complete' Sheffield but Wakefield game gives hosts shot in arm
THE massive tests just keep coming for Bulls, whose battling AB Sundecks 1895 Cup semi-final defeat to overwhelming favourites Wakefield last weekend is immediately followed by another blockbuster encounter. Bradford host best-of-the-rest Sheffield
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City didn't hang about to win race for Sarcevic
CITY did the Antoni Sarcevic deal inside a week – despite heavy competition from rival League Two clubs. Sarcevic’s arrival at Valley Parade yesterday was a statement start in the summer recruitment for Graham Alexander. The experienced midfielder