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Dr Zak: Why good dental hygiene is vital for our overall health
THIS week I am grateful to the two readers who wrote in regarding dental issues. Many patients often attend their GP with oral complaints, some of which a GP can treat, others which are better managed by a qualified dentist. * Question: I have
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Harry Potter star Ralph Fiennes spotted in Saltaire filming BBC production
HARRY Potter star Ralph Fiennes has been spotted filming in the Bradford district for a new BBC production that's set in World War One. The actor, 61, was seen filming The Choral, a film that tells the story of a community that recruits teenage
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Key information released for voters ahead of General Election
ANYONE in the Bradford district wanting to vote in next month's General Election is being encouraged to be aware of key information. Voters will go to the polls between 7am and 10pm on July 4 after Rishi Sunak announced a General Election.
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Police enquiries ongoing after businessman's alleged racist remarks
WEST Yorkshire Police has confirmed enquiries are ongoing after a Tory party donor made alleged racist comments about Diane Abbott. Frank Hester, chief executive of Horsforth-based The Phoenix Partnership, is alleged to have said Ms Abbott, Britain's
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Family pay tribute to Bradford woman described as 'pillar in the community'
THE family of a Bradford woman described as a "pillar in the community" have paid a heartfelt tribute. Naseem Khanam - the wife of the late renowned caterer Muhammed Iqbal - passed away on Saturday. A large number of people attended the funeral
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Person dies on train line between Bradford and Sowerby Bridge, police confirm
POLICE have confirmed a person died on the railway tracks earlier today. Several train services are being cancelled this lunchtime as emergency services deal with a situation on the lines between Bradford Interchange and Sowerby Bridge Railway
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Missing Keighley man has been found, West Yorkshire Police confirm
A MAN who was reported missing has been found, West Yorkshire Police has confirmed. Scott Nelson has been reported missing from the Keighley area. An appeal was issued on Tuesday afternoon. In an update, a spokesperson said: "Scott Nelson
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Police watchdog investigates after man dies following armed stand-off
THE police watchdog has begun an investigation after a man died following a 10-hour stand-off with armed officers and negotiators. West Yorkshire Police were called to a domestic incident at a house in Half Mile Green, Stanningley, Leeds, at 12.35pm
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Morrisons issues update on Bradford fuel forecourts after £2.5bn sale announced
MORRISONS has issued an update on its fuel forecourts in the Bradford district after a major sale was announced earlier this year. In January, Morrisons revealed it had agreed a £2.5billion deal to sell its 337 fuel forecourts to Motor Fuel Group
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Man arrested after objects thrown at Nigel Farage in Yorkshire
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of public order offences after objects were thrown at Nigel Farage on the General Election campaign. The Reform UK leader was on top of a party battle bus in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, on Tuesday
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Trains cancelled as emergency services rush to railway line near Bradford station
Latest: Person dies on train line between Bradford and Sowerby Bridge, police confirm TRAINS have been cancelled as the emergency services have rushed to a railway line near a Bradford station. Northern Rail said just before midday that all
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Man jailed for 21 years after sexually abusing young females
A MAN has been sentenced to 21 years in prison after becoming the latest defendant to be jailed in a major police investigation into the sexual abuse of young females. Sajad Hussain, of Batley, raped and falsely imprisoned a woman between
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Missing Bradford district teen found safe and well
A missing Bradford district teenager has been found safe and well. Keira Booth, 17, went missing from the Haworth area. Police have now confirmed she has been found safe and well. Full West Yorkshire Police statement A West Yorkshire
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More than 7,000 nominations for 'Best Hairdresser or Barber 2024'
THE search to find the best hairdresser or barber in the Bradford area has got off to an amazing start. More than 7,000 nominations have been received so far from Telegraph & Argus readers – and there’s still time for more to come in. On Monday
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Shock and concern after 'woman found on fire' in Bradford McDonald's toilet
SHOCK has been expressed after a woman was "found on fire" in a Bradford McDonald's toilet. The restaurant on Ingleby Road, Girlington, was cordoned off by police following a concern for safety report yesterday afternoon. Officers attended
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No arrests yet following two fires at historic Dalton Mills
NO arrests have yet been made following two fires within the space of 12 hours at a historic mill. West Yorkshire Police confirmed both fires at Keighley's Dalton Mills are being treated as arson. The first fire happened on Sunday at around
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Asda workers have been stabbed, punched and threatened with syringes - report
WORKERS at supermarket giant Asda have been stabbed, punched and threatened with syringes by customers, according to new research. The GMB said a survey of 1,000 of its members at the company revealed that one in three had been attacked at work
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Carers eligible for 25 per cent discount on Northern train services
NORTHERN has urged carers in the area to remember they are eligible for a special 25 per cent discount on advance purchase tickets on the region's train services. The train operator issued the reminder during Carers Week 2024, which runs until
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Latest on demolition of former NCP car park in Bradford city centre
WORKS to demolish the former NCP car park in Bradford city centre are "on track". Bradford Council has released images of the latest stages of the demolition as the facility makes way for a new green space, linking to Hall Ings and Norfolk Gardens
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Police issue update after 'woman found on fire' in Bradford McDonald's toilet
POLICE have issued an update after a "woman was found on fire" in a Bradford McDonald's toilet. The restaurant on Ingleby Road, Girlington, was cordoned off by police following a concern for safety report on Monday afternoon. Officers attended
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Appeal after dog is seriously injured in hit-and-run incident
AN appeal has been issued after a dog was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident. The German Shepherd was left fighting for its life after it was involved in a collision in Bradford Road, Riddlesden, at the junction with Bar Lane. The
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New cafe bar 'breathes life' into historic Yorkshire Dales railway building
THERE was a warm reception at the weekend from walkers and other visitors for the opening of a new cafe bar at a historic railway station. Saturday's opening follows an extensive refurbishment of the station building at Horton-in-Ribblesdale by
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Why this Bradford school is closed today
A BRADFORD primary school is closed today. Carrwood Primary School, on Eversley Drive in Holme Wood, will not open on Tuesday. It comes after the school had earlier said it would reopen at 10am on the day. According to the Bradford Council
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Severe delays caused as 'traffic heavier than normal' on M62
DELAYS were caused on a motorway this morning with "traffic heavier than normal". Motorists were struggling on the M62 Eastbound at J25 A644 Wakefield Road (Brighouse). The AA Traffic and Travel added: "Severe delays of 10 minutes and delays
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Animals were kept in 'inhumane' conditions in filthy flat
A VULNERABLE Bradford woman has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after police found cats, a dog, and a rabbit in “inhumane” conditions in her filthy one-bed flat. However, Meren Wainhouse avoided prison after a judge took pity on her
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24 hour alcohol sales bid for new Home Bargains is submitted
A MAJOR retailer has applied for a 24-hour licence to sell alcohol when its under-construction store opens in Shipley. The new Home Bargains store at the Shipley Wharf Retail Park is the subject of a new alcohol licence application to Bradford
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The fish and chip shop that caters for all and is up for T&A award
A FISH and chip shop that caters for all and has “a laugh” with customers is one of the best in Bradford, according to our readers. Doyle’s Fisheries, in Otley Road, Shipley is one of 10 fish and chip shops across the district that have been shortlisted
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Old Bradford city centre bank could be 'reinvigorated'
A VACANT city centre bank could be brought back into use if new plans are approved. The Royal Bank of Scotland closed its Bank Street branch in March 2022 with the banking giant arguing that fewer people were using physical branches. The
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‘Back to square one’: Criticism as former bank building goes up for sale
A FORMER bank building going up for sale has led to criticism, with one councillor saying it is “back to square one” in the fight for appropriate facilities in the area. The property, which used to house NatWest and is next door to a chemist and
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Redacted documents released over closure of Bradford Interchange bus station
DOCUMENTS requested by the Telegraph & Argus have revealed certain details about the closure of Bradford Interchange bus station. West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has sent 122 pages of files in response to a Freedom of Information Act request
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Bid to restore more traditional frontage to listed building covered in signs
PLANS to remove garish modern signage from a listed Bradford building, and fit a more traditional frontage, have been submitted to planners. The application to restore the front of the furniture store at the corner of Peel Square and Lumb Lane
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Avenue Ladies part ways with club to become Wyke days after Halifax decision
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have confirmed that their women's team, Bradford (Park Avenue) Ladies, have parted ways with the club. They will instead become Wyke Wanderers Ladies going forward. This decision was made following a meeting between both
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Young guns brilliant for Bradford & Bingley at Undercliffe as holders go through
HOLDERS Bradford & Bingley have eased their way into the quarter-finals of the Gordon Rigg Priestley Cup. They made it five successive wins in the Bradford Premier League’s blue-riband competition with a six-wicket victory at Undercliffe in a second-round
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The life and times of a Bantams legend as McCall turns 60
WHEN the conversation turns to who is City’s greatest of all time, a handful of candidates jump out. How about Jimmy Speirs, who captained the club to their highest-ever league finish in the old First Division, fifth, and scored the winner in the
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Avenue use England Euros encounter as curtain-raiser for kit launch
Bradford (Park Avenue) have a major event planned down at Horsfall next week. The club have confirmed they will be launching their 2024/25 home and away kits at their home stadium on Thursday, June 20. It will be part of a bumper evening at
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New Bantams signing insists timing the key after City's near miss
Bradford City new boy Callum Johnson feels the club ‘just ran out of time’ last season in their bid for promotion. And he insists that 'timing' is the key if the Bantams want to go up at the end of the 2024/25 League Two campaign, with his previous