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Leeds Rhinos confirm former player Rob Burrow CBE has died
LEEDS Rhinos has confirmed former player Rob Burrow CBE has died. Burrow, who was aged 41, was a legend in rugby league and at Headingley Stadium, winning eight Super League titles across 17 seasons in the game. He was diagnosed with motor
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Former England rugby league player Rob Burrow dies aged 41 after battle with MND
Former England rugby league player Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41 after a lengthy battle with motor neurone disease. Burrow spent his entire rugby league career with Leeds Rhinos and helped them win eight Super League titles. He retired
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Works to demolish once well-loved Bradford pub begin
WORKS to demolish a once well-loved Bradford pub have begun. A controversial application to demolish the vacant Halfway House on Huddersfield Road and build a garage and vehicle repair shop in its place was approved last year. Work never started
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REPORT: Courageous Bulls battle to victory despite going a man down
BRADFORD Bulls returned to winning ways in the Odsal sunshine, as they defeated Barrow Raiders 36-24 this afternoon. Following last week’s late disappointment at Batley, it was imperative that Eamon O’Carroll’s side got back on track - no matter
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Four miles of queues on motorway after crash involving two vehicles
THERE are four miles of queues on a motorway after a crash involving two vehicles. The collision happened on the eastbound carriageway of the M62, between junction 22 (Rishworth Moor) and junction 23 (Huddersfield). It was first reported at
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Three lanes of motorway closed after car bursts into flames
THREE lanes of a motorway had to be closed after a car burst into flames. National Highways: Yorkshire said at 1.35pm today that lanes one, two, and three (of four) on the westbound carriageway of the M62 were shut due to a vehicle fire. This
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Man rushed to hospital after crash between car and motorbike
A MAN was rushed to hospital following a crash between a car and motorbike on a major Bradford road. The collision occurred on Thornton Road just after midnight on Sunday. Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) said one person was conveyed to Leeds
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Broadway promises 'more peaceful shopping experience' with Quiet Hour
THE Broadway has promised a "more peaceful shopping experience" by introducing a Quiet Hour. The Bradford city centre shopping mall will have two of these every week - Tuesday and Saturday mornings between 9am and 10am. The Broadway says the
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FULL-TIME: Bradford Bulls 36-24 Barrow Raiders
4:50pm BRADFORD Bulls returned to winning ways in the Odsal sunshine, as they defeated Barrow Raiders 36-24 this afternoon
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Trains cancelled between Bradford and Skipton as emergency services rush to track
TRAINS were being cancelled between Bradford and Skipton due to an emergency situation on the track. Northern Rail said at 9.11am today that all lines between Shipley and Skipton railway stations were blocked due to emergency services dealing with
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Milestone anniversary for Bradford Archive Service - treasure trove of local history
THIS year marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of an Archives Office in Bradford, in what was then the Bradford Central Library. Until the 1960s Bradford Reference Library and Museums mainly focused on acquiring substantial family and estate
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Several fire crews deal with Bradford vehicle blaze
SEVERAL crews were called out to deal with a vehicle fire in Bradford yesterday. Numerous HGV trailers caught fire on Wyke Lane in Oakenshaw on Saturday afternoon just after 4pm. Appliances from Odsal, Cleckheaton, Bradford, Morley, Halifax
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New 'peaceful' camping spot with 3 lakes near Yorkshire Dales among UK's best
A “peaceful spot” near the Yorkshire Dales has been revealed as one of the best new campsites for tents in the UK this year. Draughton Heights in Skipton, just south of the national park featured in a top travel guide by The Guardian and is surrounded
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Show takes people on a journey through India with storytelling, dance, and song
A CAPTIVATING evening of Indian culture - from classical dance and mythological tales to rhythmic chanting - brought people together in unity. Held at Victoria Hall in Keighley, The Bradford Hindu Council's Harmony Festival transported the audience
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Multi-million-pound robotics centre could be built on town centre site
AN “advanced robotics centre” could now be built on a major town centre shopping street rather than at a former council depot. On Tuesday, Bradford Council bosses will be given an update on the planned Advanced Robotics and Engineering Institute
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Garden centre submits plans for new bakery and coffee shop
A LONG-established garden centre has applied for planning permission to build a bakery and coffee shop on its premises. Swincar Nurseries dates back 150 years and the business on Chevin End Road, Guiseley, has been in the current owner’s family
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Bradford to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day
COMMUNITIES across Bradford will mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day next Thursday with a variety of events and services. Bradford City Hall will be lit up in red, white, and blue that day and a short wreath-laying ceremony will take place at Bradford
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Bradford community centre awarded six-figure sum in funding
A BRADFORD community centre has been awarded a six-figure sum in National Lottery Funding. St Oswald’s West End Centre, in Little Horton will benefit from a sum of £318,681 over the next three years. This will go towards the Opening Doors for
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Driver had three different drugs in his system when he was stopped by police
A 51-year-old man has been banned from driving by magistrates after admitting being over the limit for two drugs - and having a third one in his system. Steven Tones had been to a party a few days before being stopped by a police officer on Station
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Meet the Bradford youngsters who have defied the odds to win a league title
A BRADFORD team with diverse players from different backgrounds is celebrating winning a league title. Bradford Central FC, based on Legrams Lane, has teams across many age groups. One of their teams, which includes three girls, defied the
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Take a look inside this unique Bradford city centre underground complex
A BRADFORD city centre underground complex has encouraged customers to see what they have got to offer. Since 2016, Sunbridgewells has offered a mix of attractions including pubs, bars, shops, and restaurants for Bradfordians to enjoy. Founder