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Emergency services rush to fire at scrap yard in town
EMERGENCY services are currently dealing with a fire in Liversedge. Police said they were called to reports of a blaze at a scrap yard on Headlands Road shortly after 6pm. Firefighters are also at the scene. West Yorkshire Police said the
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Saddle up! Hit musical Calamity Jane is heading for the Alhambra stage
WHIP-CRACK-AWAY! Hit musical Calamity Jane is heading for town. Playing Calamity is West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher, who originated the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella. Her other theatre credits include Heathers, The Addams Family
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Airport depot which boosted Britain's war effort sells for £25 million
AN industrial and distribution estate near an airport - which played a key role in reinforcing Britain’s military strength in the sky during the Second World War - has sold for £25 million. Leeds Bradford Airport Depot (LBAD), which sits to the
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Motorway fully open again after lanes closed due to crash between car and lorry
DRIVERS faced long delays on the M62 during this evening's rush-hour after a crash involving a car and a lorry. Shortly before 5.30pm, National Highways said two lanes had been closed westbound from junction 25, for Brighouse, to junction 24,
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Popular Bradford bike shop receives coveted UK High Street Hero award
A POPULAR Bradford bike shop has won a coveted accolade. Pennine Cycles, based on Thornton Road in Fairweather Green, was named High Street Hero in the Small Awards. The annual honours, organised by Small Business Britain, champion the achievements
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MND foundation set up by Stephen Darby ‘devastated’ at death of Rob Burrow CBE
THE motor neurone disease (MND) foundation set up by Stephen Darby has expressed its devastation after the death of Rob Burrow CBE. Leeds Rhinos announced just after 6pm on Sunday that their former player and rugby league legend had passed away
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Tributes paid to Bradford hitmaker Colin Gibb, best known for novelty tune Agadoo
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Bradford hitmaker who has died. Black Lace singer Colin Gibb, best known for the novelty hit Agadoo, has been remembered as "a great friend" after his death at the age of 70. The group first found fame in 1979 when
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Special powers to tackle anti-social behaviour at Ilkley riverside no longer in force
SPECIAL powers brought in to combat anti-social behaviour such as drinking, drug use and “tombstoning” around Ilkley Riverside are no longer in force, Bradford Council admitted today. The Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) was established in
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Drivers caught up in congestion on M62 near Bradford after vehicle breakdown
DRIVERS experienced delays on the M62 near Bradford after a vehicle broke down earlier. Travel monitoring site Inrix said a vehicle broke down on the westbound section of the motorway from junction 26, for Chain Bar roundabout, to junction 25,
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Violence with axe and machete flared after attempt to break into cannabis farm
AN attempt to break into a cannabis farm to steal an illegal crop of drugs resulted in “a violent melee” that left a Bradford man needing 60 stitches for axe wounds to his head. Bradford Crown Court heard that Raheel Shaukat was part of a four-man
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Former bed and breakfast linked to the Bronte family now on the market for £800k
A GRAND ten-bedroom house in Bronte country has been put on the market. Once a popular bed and breakfast and events venue, Ashmount in Haworth is a 160-year old property full of character period features. The doctor of the famous Bronte family
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Bulls chairman Wood hails "champion" Burrow over his biggest battle of all
Bulls chairman Nigel Wood has paid tribute to former Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow, after the scrum half died yesterday at the age of only 41. The little scrum half was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2019, but has showed the same fight
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Police release update following sudden death at Bradford manufacturer
POLICE have confirmed that a sudden death of a man at a Bradford manufacturer was "non-suspicious". Police said they were called to a report of a "sudden death" just after 5.40am on Friday. Officers attended Denso Marston on Otley Road, Shipley
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People eligible for latest Covid jab are urged to come forward by end of month
THOSE most at risk of contracting Covid-19 are being urged to come forward for their spring top-up jab by June 30. The latest weekly figures show just shy of 600,000 people across Yorkshire and the North East have taken up the offer since April
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Cougars survive Hurricanes scare to stay top of League 1
KEIGHLEY Cougars remain top of Betfred League 1, overcoming a tricky afternoon in Birmingham to defeat the Midlands Hurricanes 25-18. It had been a busy week for Matt Foster’s side prior to the game, with popular centre Charlie Graham leaving to
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Woman, 26, to stand trial accused of attempted murder
A 26-year-old woman from Baildon is to stand trial charged with attempted murder. Courtney Mulchrone pleaded not guilty at Bradford Crown Court to charges of attempted murder, wounding with intent, possession of a kitchen knife in a public place
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Stolen bike seized and arrest made thanks to community intelligence
A STOLEN bike was recovered in the Bradford district by Steerside officers. A spokesperson said community intelligence and "some great work" from Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team led officers to a property in the Windhill area. "We seized
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Jer Lane top after Woodlands shock as Cleck and Bingley tie thrilling tussle
Jer Lane are the surprise leaders of the Bradford Premier League Premier Division, after city rivals and defending champions Woodlands slumped to a 100-run defeat against Townville. But the Park Avenue side were made to work hard for their four-wicket
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REMEMBERING ROB: Burrow's brilliant battles with Bradford as a Super League icon
Whether you’re a Rhino, a Bull, a Warrior, a Saint or anyone who has followed his MND journey over the last five years, the news of Rob Burrow’s death yesterday will have no doubt stopped you in your tracks. The 41-year-old’s brave fight captured
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Child Benefit payments delayed as thousands of claimants left without money
Thousands of Child Benefit claimants have been left without payments this morning, HMRC has confirmed. The issues are a result of a problem with the system that sends the cash directly into claimants’ bank accounts. The benefit, claimed by
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Red paint splashed across Bradford bank in pro-Palestine protest
RED paint has been daubed across a Bradford city centre bank in a pro-Palestine protest. The incident, at the Barclays bank on Market Street, happened overnight. The side of the building, including the main door, cash machine, and signs
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Police confirm death on the railway over the weekend
POLICE have confirmed a person died on the railway at the weekend. Trains were cancelled between Bradford and Skipton on Sunday due to an emergency on the tracks. A spokesperson for British Transport Police (BTP) said officers were called to
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Police catch 'incompetent' burglars in pub car park
THIEVES, one wearing a pair of sliders, entered a closed pub hoping to find something to steal, but left empty-handed, a court heard. Kian Jones, 19, and Jacob Ratayak, 33, were watched on monitoring equipment by a security guard working for the
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Police launch arson probe after 'deliberate' attack on numerous HGV trailers
POLICE have launched an arson investigation after a "deliberate" attack on a number of HGV trailers parked in a farm yard off a semi-rural road in Bradford at the weekend. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service sent six crews from stations across
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Is motor neurone disease hereditary? Possible factors that could cause it
Motor neurone disease (MND) affects the brain and nerves of a person which causes weakness that gets worse over time. There is currently no cure for MND but people can live with it for many years. Although there are treatments to help reduce
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Biker left with serious injuries after early-hours crash
POLICE have issued an appeal after a motorbike rider was injured in a serious crash. A report was received at 12.12am on Sunday, June 2, of a collision involving a blue Volkswagen Fox car and a Sur-Ron electric motorcycle on Thornton Road at the
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How to buy tickets for this year's Bradford Means Business Awards
TICKETS are now on sale for this year's Bradford Means Business Awards. Brought to you by the Telegraph & Argus, in partnership with Bradford College, the awards are an opportunity to shine a light on the businesses doing great things across the
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Iconic train tickets could become 'museum exhibit within five years'
A TRAIN operator says the iconic, orange ‘magstripe’ ticket could be something of a museum exhibit within as little as five years. Northern says its customers’ ever-growing preference for digital tickets and the introduction of actual 'paper' tickets
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Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer agree to televised BBC general election debate
RISHI Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will go head-to-head in a BBC General Election debate, the corporation has announced. The debate between the Prime Minister and the Labour leader will be hosted by BBC newsreader Sophie Raworth and take place in
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NSPCC schools programme encourages children to speak out and stay safe
FOR more than a century, the NSPCC has been working on its continuing mission to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. One of the ways we do this is by working with communities and in schools to deliver programmes like Speak out, Stay safe
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'I will miss you my little mate' - Kevin Sinfield leads tributes to Rob Burrow CBE
KEVIN Sinfield CBE has led a flood of tributes to Rob Burrow CBE, who died aged 41 on Sunday after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) four-and-a-half years ago. Leeds Rhinos announced on X just after 6pm last night that their former
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What is motor neurone disease? Everything you need to know
Motor neurone disease is a well-known but uncommon condition that affects the brain and nerves. A number of famous people have been diagnosed with this such as the late Rugby League legend Rob Burrow and Scottish Rugby Union player Doddie Weir.
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Police appeal after four suspects on off-road bikes break into property
POLICE are appealing for information after four suspects on off-road bikes broke into a property. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said four unknown suspects forced entry into a property in Montserrat Road, Bradford at some point last Thursday
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Tributes pour in for rugby legend Rob Burrow after his death at the age of 41
Tributes have poured in for the late Rugby League legend Rob Burrow after his sad passing was announced last night. People like Kevin Sinfield were quick to share their heartfelt sorrow over the news which followed his battle with motor neurone
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Person rushed to hospital after two-car crash on busy Bradford road this morning
A PERSON was injured in a two-car crash on a busy road in Bradford city centre this morning. The crash happened in rush hour in the southbound lane of Shipley Airedale Road, partially blocking the road and causing heavy traffic in the area.
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New figures reveal rise in abortions in Bradford last year
MORE than 2,000 abortions were recorded in Bradford last year, new figures show. The latest Department of Health and Social Care statistics show there were 2,364 abortions for residents of Bradford in 2022 – up from 1,985 the year before and an
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Finalists are revealed for the T&A's Best Chippy 2024 competition
THE search for Bradford’s best fish and chip shop continues and we can now reveal our finalists as nominated by Telegraph & Argus readers. We asked readers to share which chippy they thought should take the crown and were inundated with responses
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Woman's anger over 'police inaction' after beloved cat killed by 'dangerous' dogs
A WOMAN who says her beloved cat was killed by "dangerous" dogs has hit out at what she branded "police inaction" over the incident. Janine Topley said she alerted West Yorkshire Police after her 14-year-old cat, Fluffy, was mauled to death by
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REACTION: O'Carroll hails valiant Bulls after they come through tough 12-man test
EAMON O’Carroll highlighted Bradford’s fighting spirit as a huge positive to take away from Sunday afternoon’s 36-24 victory at home to Barrow Raiders. At 26-12 and cruising, the Bulls set up a nerve shredding final 24 minutes of the contest as
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Town celebrates turning back clock with annual 1940s-themed weekend
A TOWN celebrated turning back the clock with its annual 1940s-themed weekend. People flocked to Brighouse on Saturday and Sunday to enjoy seeing the vintage outfits, vehicles, and entertainment on display. This year's event, organised by