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Pictures provide a glimpse inside Bradford Live
RECENT pictures have given a glimpse inside the Bradford Live building. The team behind Bradford Live posted on social media today that a light fitting in the second-floor turret was now in place. Bradford Live published a picture of the light
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Contestants wanted for new game show offering 'life-changing' cash prize
PRODUCERS are looking for contestants for a new TV travel game show described as "Race Across the World meets Traitors". Production company Twofour has just started casting for the show, which will air on the BBC. A Twofour spokesperson said
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Morrisons strikes suspended after supermarket giant makes 'improved offer'
PROPOSED industrial action which was due to take place at Morrisons warehouses later this month has been called off. The union Unite said the action, which was planned to be held in Wakefield and Northwich from June 13 to June 16, was called off
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Wembley cup finals to see host of tributes in honour of Rhinos legend Rob Burrow
IT was already set to be a dramatic day at Wembley on Saturday, with Wakefield Trinity, Bradford Bulls’ conquerors in the last-four, taking on Sheffield Eagles in the 1895 Cup final, before Wigan Warriors face Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup
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Well-known brewery gives its backing to popular running events
A KEIGHLEY brewery is giving its backing to well-known running events which traverse the Bronte moorland. Timothy Taylor's has announced a sponsorship deal for both the famous Haworth Hobble, and Yorkshireman fell races. The package will mean
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Perfume worth £1,700 stolen in burglary - suspects may be from Holme Wood or Spen
PERFUME worth around £1,700 was stolen during a burglary in Bradford. West Yorkshire Police said three males entered a property on Cliff Hollins Lane, East Bierley, sometime between 1pm and 1.30pm on May 25. The males arrived on bicycles and
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Councillor says park where boy was knocked down by moped is used as a 'racetrack'
A COUNCILLOR has called for increased police patrols and restricted access for motorbikes and quad bikes to a park after a young boy was knocked down by a moped. The eight-year-old suffered a serious head injury and was taken to hospital following
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All lanes back open on M62 after multi-vehicle crash
ALL lanes have been reopened on a stretch of the M62 after a multi-vehicle crash. Two lanes had been shut after the crash on the westbound section of the motorway from junction 27, for Birstall, to junction 26, for Chain Bar roundabout. National
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Police appeal after train passenger punched and knocked unconscious
POLICE want to speak to this man in connection with an assault on a train where a passenger was punched unconscious. The incident occurred just after 7pm on Saturday, May 4. Officers are now appealing for anyone who recognises the man, or who
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Coronation Street 'legend' Helen Worth to leave the ITV soap after 50 years
Coronation Street star Helen Worth, known for playing Gail Platt, is set to leave the popular soap opera after 50 years, ITV announced. At the end of this year, the 73-year-old will walk along the cobbles one last time after she celebrates her
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Second Bradford district memories cafe to start tomorrow
A SECOND Bradford district dementia group is to start tomorrow. Shipley Memories Group was founded by PCSO Ben Verdeyen back in 2022 and has been a great success - running every Monday between 11am and 1pm at Shipley Bowling Club. So much so
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New 24-hour helpline to help Bradford businesses stay safe
A NEW 24-hour helpline is to come into force for Bradford businesses. Members of the Bradford Business Improvement District (BID) are soon to be provided with the 'Command and Intelligence Centre' support line. The initiative will help businesses
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Police want to identify these people as part of their enquiries into Bradford crimes
Police have released photos of people they would like to identify. The images are in relation to different crimes across Bradford district. West Yorkshire Police’s images may be of both potential suspects or witnesses. Members of the public
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Bradford trio left sick as parrots after narrow defeats in Aire-Wharfe League
TONG Park Esholt have lost four of their five matches in the Aire-Wharfe League Premier Division, but came close to a big scalp at pacesetters Otley. TPE were asked to bat and made 216-9, with the last two wickets putting on 96. That was chiefly
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Bradford drivers face fines for using bus lanes - here's how to avoid one
BRADFORD Council has issued thousands of bus lane fines to motorists in the last 12 months, raking in more than £150K, according to new data. Figures obtained by Personal Injury Claims UK revealed the number of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued
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Popular item to return to Bradford Wetherspoon pubs' menu
THREE Wetherspoon pubs across the Bradford district are reintroducing a popular food item. The Brunch Burger will return for only three days – to mark Father’s Day weekend (Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 16). The burger will be available at
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Defects found in Bradford Interchange revealed as survey results published
DETAILS of the structural problems that have led to Bradford Interchange bus station being closed until at least September have been revealed. Falling concrete in a basement car park led to the bus station section of the Interchange being closed
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REVEALED: The businesses fined thousands for employing illegal workers
THREE businesses have been fined thousands of pounds after they were found to be employing illegal workers. The businesses have been listed in the Government's quarterly round-up of companies that have had penalties issued for the use of illegal
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Fashion giant behind Zara enjoys spring sales boost
The retail giant behind Zara has said its spring and summer collections have enjoyed higher sales in recent months, as the business steams ahead with plans to digitise its global stores. Inditex, which also owns fashion brands including Pull&
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Two people arrested for criminal damage after red paint daubed on Bradford bank
POLICE have arrested two people for criminal damage after a Bradford city centre bank was daubed in red paint earlier this week. The incident, which saw red paint daubed on the side of the building, main doors and cash machine at Barclays on Market
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New trial date set for 52-year-old woman accused of murdering man
A BRADFORD woman charged with murder has missed a second court appearance. Defence barrister Narita Bahra KC told Bradford Crown Court that Susan Poole would not be produced for a scheduled plea and trial preparation hearing on Tuesday. Poole
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Bantams mental health group proud after bringing up major milestone
BRADFORD City AFC’s official mental health supporters’ group, Bantams Safe Space, has now helped a total of 500 people suffering from mental health issues. Established in 2021, the initiative works as a resource for supporters who may require a
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Happy faces gather for a photo during the liberation of Brussels
THIS picture shows Bradford man Gerry Briscoe, third from left on the back row, and his friends at the liberation of Brussels. Gerry was one of the first soldiers to set foot in Europe during the Normandy D-Day landings on June 6, 1944 He was a
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Everywhere you can get brand new King Charles bank notes from today
Brits will begin to notice a change in their bank notes from today, as notes featuring the King’s portrait enter circulation. It is the first time the sovereign has been changed on the Bank of England’s notes. The new notes will co-circulate
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Police recover stolen motorbike in Bradford on same day it was taken
A STOLEN motorbike was recovered in Bradford by police on the same day it was taken. The motorbike, a black Yamaha, was taken on Tuesday. Police from the Steerside Enforcement Team then recovered the stolen motorbike in the Fairweather Green
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Looking back: fun and frolics at Leeds Bradford Airport
FROM dancing to playing music and earning cub scout badges - this week we are looking back at the many events that have taken place over the years at Leeds Bradford Airport. Aren’t we lucky to have such a facility on our doorstep?
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Young boy seriously injured in moped hit-and-run in Bradford park
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and footage following a hit-and-run in a Bradford park which left a young boy with a serious head injury. The eight-year-old was taken to hospital following the collision with a blue moped in Horton Park at about
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Power of gratitude - appreciating the good things can boost mental health
WHEN we get caught up in the grind of day to day living, it can be easy to overlook the simple joys and pleasures that surround us. Yet research increasingly points to the transformative power of gratitude, the act of acknowledging and appreciating
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Tools stolen from van parked outside cricket club
TOOLS were stolen from a van parked outside a cricket club. The theft happened outside Oakworth Cricket Club on Wide Lane, Oakworth, between 7pm on Saturday, June 1 and 7am on Sunday, June 2. Police reported that a VW Transporter Caddy van
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Last chance to grab special offer tickets to see Circus Vegas!
Get yourself down and experience the sensational Circus Vegas show, visiting Huddersfield, Ravensknowle Park, June 5th to 9th, as well as Halifax, Saville Park, June 19th to 23rd. An awe-inspiring show bringing a plethora of jaw-dropping moments
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Ofsted praises Bradford service for work in training people for employment
BRADFORD Council's work in supporting local people into jobs or further skills training and learning has been praised by Ofsted inspectors. A report by Ofsted into the council’s Skills for Work department, based at Chapel Street, Bradford, has
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T&A Best Chippy: Fish and chip shop that could be 'one of oldest in city' is finalist
A BRADFORD fish and chip shop that has "a traditional menu with food that's done in a traditional way" is one of 10 finalists for the T&A’s Best Chippy 2024. The T&A received 2,237 nominations for the competition through our online voting
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Teen had 'fearsome and particularly nasty' knife a fortnight after machete stand-off
A BRADFORD teenager caught with a “fearsome” double-sided knife just a fortnight after being involved in a machete stand-off with a rival gang has been locked up for more than two years. Bradford Crown Court heard that 18-year-old Mohammed Hussain
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Council urged not let opportunity to re-open town pool be 'lost'
BRADFORD Council has been urged not to let the opportunity to re-open Bingley Pool be “lost". The call comes as a local Parliamentary candidate accused the council of trying to block the reopening of the pool, an accusation described as “an absurd
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Listed building to be brought back to life as 'city centre-style' bar and restaurant
A LISTED building will be brought back into use as a bar and restaurant after a premises licence was granted. Treehouse Bar and Kitchen is set to open in Otley following a renovation of the building on Bondgate. The Grade II-listed site was
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Station's new cafe bar set to open beside Settle-Carlisle Railway
A NEW cafe-bar is set to open at Horton-in-Ribblesdale railway station on Saturday - and is set to become a firm favourite with both railway enthusiasts and walkers of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. It follows an extensive refurbishment of the station
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Bradford racer continues to excel at prestigious Isle of Man TT
A BRADFORD motorcycling ace is continuing to excel at this year's prestigious Isle of Man TT. Dean Harrison followed up his podium in the Monster Energy Supersport Race 1 on Saturday with another third-place finish this time in the RST Superbike
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'I was wondering if I’d ever play again': Baldwinson pushing on after horror injury
JORDAN Baldwinson has revealed that there were doubts about him ever returning to rugby league. The Bradford powerhouse has just returned from an 11-month injury layoff after he damaged his ACL (knee) back in June last year. But Baldwinson
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Former West Yorkshire professional club applies to join League One
A HISTORIC rugby league club is hoping to re-join the professional game. Bramley RLFC, now Bramley Buffaloes, have applied for a place in League One for 2025. The club was originally formed in 1879 and its former players include ex Bradford
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Hepworth & Idle and Haworth Road Meths keep up superb starts in Craven League
HEPWORTH & Idle are proving to be the main early-season challengers to Gargrave in Division One of the Timothy Taylor’s Craven League. Gargrave are on 69 points, but only three points behind are the Westfield Laners, who won a decent contest at
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Thornton top after Bradford District derby as Oakworth stun Stones in thriller
JOSH Hutchinson was at his imperious best as Thornton won their top-of-the-table derby against Oxenhope in the ENCO Halifax League Premier Division. Oxenhope had reduced Thornton to 27-2 before Hutchinson took charge, hammering 151 runs in 77 balls
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The good, the bad and the ugly as Bulls break off after chaotic start
IT’S a cliché managers love to wheel out: Judge me after 10 games of the season. Well, thanks to a host of cup matches to kick off the campaign, Bulls have played far more than that already, but we have now hit the 10-league game mark. And
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Baldwin insists haphazard City cannot crumble under weight of expectation
CITY’S games against Notts County last season in League Two were two of the more memorable ones, if largely for the wrong reasons. They were embarrassed by them 3-0 at home in March, part of a dreadful run of four defeats in 11 days which essentially
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Asda named most expensive supermarket fuel retailer
Asda has become the UK’s most expensive supermarket for fuel, new analysis has found. A litre of petrol at Asda cost an average of 2.1p more on average than rival supermarkets Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, the RAC has said. The difference