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Iconic shirt worn by Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice lake scene to go on display
THE iconic shirt worn by Colin Firth as Mr Darcy in the 1990s BBC adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice will be on public display. During Calderdale’s Year of Culture 2024 - CultureDale - fans of the famous lake scene will be able to
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Reader letter: 'Foolish to think we're moving into the financial sunshine'
SIR - What has promoted Prime Minster Sunak to opt for a July 4 general election? A possible consideration has been two pieces of chance good news these last few days on the economic front. It is true that the rate of inflation has fallen.
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Several properties hit by flash-flooding in Skipton overnight
SEVERAL properties were affected by flash-flooding yesterday (Wednesday) night in Skipton following heavy rain throughout the day. Fire crews from Skipton and Grassington were called out at around 9.30pm to the Greatwood Estate area of the town
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Bradford-born star Gareth Gates to perform on stage in city music venue
BRADFORD popstar Gareth Gates is set to perform in the city tomorrow night. Although the singer was due to take the stage at the now-cancelled Challenge Festival in Bingley this weekend, fans of the star need not miss out as Gates will perform
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Bradford residents speak their mind about upcoming General Election
BRADFORD residents have reacted to news of the upcoming General Election. On Wednesday afternoon, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stepped out onto a rainy Downing Street to call a surprise summer election. In his address, he spoke of how "now is
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Rock legend gives fans 'finest concert experiences of their lives' - review
IT’S an odd piece of synchronicity that the two colossus’s of music find themselves touring Europe at the same time. While Taylor Swift is currently delighting the “Swifties” on mainland Europe before heading to the UK, Bruce Springsteen has been
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Winger Blackmore bows out at Bulls after requesting immediate release
Bradford Bulls have accepted a request from Ben Blackmore to be released from his contract with immediate effect, due to increased work commitments away from the sport. The 31-year-old arrived at the club ahead of the 2023 season, going on to make
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Bantams earn family excellence award from EFL
CITY have been awarded the EFL’s family excellence status for the third season running. The accolade recognises continuous improvement and best practice in family engagement across the leagues and supports clubs’ efforts to attract and retain young
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Fly-tipper was caught on CCTV dumping a fridge freezer on Bradford street
A MAN has been fined for dumping a fridge on a road just yards from a primary school in broad daylight. Alex Braybrook of Fifth Street, Low Moor was prosecuted for a fly-tipping incident that took place on Procter Street, off Tong Street, last
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Bradford is a city of stories': Father's journey to city inspires artist
INTERNATIONALLY renowned artist Osman Yousefzada’s special solo exhibition, Where it Began, forms part of the countdown to 2025 - Bradford’s year as UK City of Culture. The exhibition has opened at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, with artworks created
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Convicted sex offender tried to entice young girls into car after buying them sweets
A MAN who tried to entice two young girls into his car had previously been jailed for threatening to rape a woman at knifepoint, a court heard. William Harrison, 63, was sent back to prison after Bradford Crown Court heard how he had bought sweets
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Inquest into tragic death of Bradford teen at Appleby Horse Fair concludes
THE death of a 15-year-old boy who fell from the back of a moving horse trailer at Appleby Horse Fair in 2023 was accidental, an inquest has heard. Denis Ward, from Bradford, was seen by several eyewitnesses falling from a sulky - a small cart
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'This is a proper football club': Neill Byrne aims to give City fans what they want
IT WAS a face-saving moment, quite literally, that Neill Byrne has never forgotten. Stockport’s newest signing was convinced he had broken the deadlock against City with a firm close-range header. But somehow Harry Lewis managed to keep it
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Work complete on final phase of £21 million housing development
WORK has been completed on the final phase of a £21 million housing scheme at Silsden. A total of 156 affordable homes at Weavers View have been handed over to Yorkshire Housing. Construction work at the former Riverside Works site began in
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Family tribute to girl who died in school trip mudslide tragedy
THE devastated family of a "bubbly" year six schoolgirl have paid tribute to her after she tragically died in a mudslide whilst on a school trip yesterday. Leah Harrison, 10, a pupil at Mount Pleasant Primary School, Darlington, was a "beautiful
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Bradford hotel placed among top 10 per cent of listings worldwide
A BRADFORD hotel has been placed among TripAdvisor's top 10 per cent of listings worldwide. Both Cedar Court Hotels in Bradford and Harrogate have been recognised in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2024. It was a momentous first-time
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Former Bradford City defender passes away aged 73
The passing of former Bantam, Steve Harney, aged 73, has been confirmed, on May 6. A right-back, Steve represented City between 1968 and 1977, appearing 14 times. He competed with Bradford legend, Ces Podd for a place in the team, who eventually
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Train passengers thanked for patience amid major route upgrade
PASSENGERS have been thanked for their patience while major rail work was carried out. From Monday, April 22, to Friday, May 17, midweek line closures saw engineers work around the clock to complete track and signalling work as part of the Transpennine
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Reader letter: 'Let's hope there's no debacle repeat with One City Park'
SIR - One City Park is now due to open, which on the face of it is good news (T&A, May 17). The first tenant is an excellent name in Pricewaterhouse Coopers, who are taking two floors of the building. However, their 200 staff are only moving
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Brothers return to their old school to lay ‘foundations for play’
STAFF at Bradford concrete admixture manufacturer Oscrete returned to their old school to improve the grounds. Brother Michael and Keiron Todd, who are Oscrete’s concrete technicians, attended Lower Fields Primary School in Bradford from 2001-2011
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Community leaders welcome action to tackle 'scourge' of drugs
COMMUNITY leaders have welcomed a major operation to tackle the "scourge" of drugs in Keighley. And hopes have been voiced that the initiative, which was staged over several weeks, will be the first of many. More than 60 people were arrested
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Bradford theatre school kids star in McDonald's advert - and film with Pierce Brosnan
BRADFORD-BASED Articulate Drama School and Agency is using performance skills to raise awareness of mental health. Students aged four to 21 have been marking Mental Health Awareness month by focusing on mental health among young people. Drama
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Still in League Two but here's some brighter news for City fans
CITY will spend less time on the motorway next season because of the more northern bias to League Two. Crawley’s Wembley victory in the play-offs last weekend knocked the longest journey off the Bantams calendar. City will avoid that 500-mile
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The bright lights of Circus Vegas are coming to Huddersfield & Halifax!
Come along and experience the sensational Circus Vegas, visiting Huddersfield, Ravensknowle Park, June 5th to 9th, and Halifax, Saville Park, June 19th to 23rd. An awe-inspiring show bringing a plethora of jaw-dropping moments that defy gravity
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Work to progress on Park and Ride scheme - despite no funding in place for car park
WORK on a Park and Ride scheme in Bradford is expected to continue, despite the fact there is no funding available for the car park. The proposal would see an almost 700-space car park created near the M606 with a new bus hub and improved bus routes
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West Yorkshire has third highest number of EV vehicles registered
WEST Yorkshire is in the top three areas of the country for motorists switching to electric vehicles. Between 2009 and 2023, 625,234 electric cars were registered in the area, with West Yorkshire coming third behind Outer London (908,775) and Greater
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Woman fined for failing to remove piles of waste from gardens of Bradford house
A WOMAN has been ordered to pay almost £1,000 for failing to clear mounds of waste from the front and back gardens of a house she owned. Despite repeated requests to clear the waste from the property on Southmere Road as soon as possible, Hafeeza
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Man found sleeping in car outside health centre with an axe in the boot
A “suspicious” man found sleeping in a car outside a health centre was found to have a kitchen knife in a bag and an axe in the boot of the car, a court heard. Prosecutor Matthew Moore-Taylor told Bradford Crown Court that Ken Anthony Sargeant
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Green oasis near industrial estate sells for £75,000 at auction
A GREEN oasis in the middle of a Bradford industrial estate has been sold at auction. The green space off Commondale Way, just off the Euroway Industrial Estate, sold for the guide price of £75,000 at a property auction on Wednesday. The eight-acre
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People urged to get behind campaign to restore piece of village history
BUSINESSES and residents are being asked to get behind proposals to bring back a distinctive landmark to a village community. For 50 years a drinking fountain – with a drinking cup on a chain for residents and travellers and water troughs for the
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"Valuable" lessons learned admits coach after duo fall to narrow Muay Thai defeats
FORMER British Muay Thai Champion Alex Abusin was eager to stress the positives after two of his stable of young fighters suffered defeats on Saturday night. Up-and-coming fighters Owais Khan and Adam Hussain were both in action in Sheffield as
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The nursery where staff 'work tirelessly to ensure children have best start in life'
A BRADFORD nursery is celebrating being rated 'outstanding' following a recent Ofsted inspection. Wyke Community and Children's Centre Limited was judged to be 'good' when it was last visited by the education watchdog in 2018. The Huddersfield
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Centre crisis on horizon for Cougars ahead of monumental match with Oldham
KEIGHLEY Cougars have issued an injury update ahead of their huge Betfred League 1 clash at home to leaders Oldham on Sunday. Oldham are level on points with Cougars, but have played a game less, and with only the side finishing top getting automatic
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Steeton keep grip on cup after Super Over drama as Bolton Villas stun Rawdon
THE stand-out first-round tie when the Waddilove Cup was drawn was holders Steeton at home to Aire-Wharfe League champions Collingham & Linton. However, no-one could possibly have anticipated the drama that unfolded at Summerhill Lane. Steeton
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Bowling miss out on Merseyside as Dudley Hill deliver in Bradford derby
WEST Bowling suffered an agonising defeat in St Helens on Saturday, going down 28-24 to Thatto Heath Crusaders in the National Conference League Premier Division. John Williams’ charges had won two of their last three games to give them a huge
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Keighley pair face off in thriller as both unlucky at 'Last Man Standing'
ONE of the most exciting events of the Ultimate Pool season took place over the weekend, with Keighley duo Arfan Dad and Chris Melling a little unlucky to be selected so early. Melling was in action in the 'Last Man Standing' tournament as early
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"Top-four budget" Avenue sign ex-Stockport and Sheffield United man Dimaio
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have made the eye-catching signing of ex-Sheffield United youngster and former Republic of Ireland youth international Connor Dimaio. The 28-year-old also played League One football for Chesterfield and had a key role in
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Former Bulls prop and Bradford native tells of pride at being honoured at awards
ROSS Peltier may not have won the Sportsman category in the Professional Achievers’ section of the Bradford Sports Awards at the Life Centre Events venue in Bradford. That honour went to super flyweight boxer Tasif Khan, the WBO Continental champion
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Why City have no need to hurry or worry over rising star Pointon
TAGGING one-year options on contracts in their favour has given City a solid negotiating stance going into the summer. All bar Harry Chapman and Matty Platt had agreed to that clause when they put pen to paper. Chapman was among those to be