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Cougars Women reborn as first game ends in dramatic defeat
KEIGHLEY Cougars Women have reformed this year, and they played their first game on Sunday afternoon. They visited Batley ARLFC for a development friendly, and if all of their games are like this one was, it will certainly a memorable comeback
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Lieutenant who kept memories of Avenue war hero alive to be honoured after death
Richard Leake, who did so much to preserve the memory of one of Bradford (Park Avenue)’s all-time greats, passed away a few weeks ago. And to repay all he did for them, Avenue are looking to highlight how the former British army lieutenant will
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Bradford ace Harrison won't be knocked by Knockhill after Isle of Man TT heroics
IT was a bit of a comedown for Dean Harrison at Knockhill over the weekend, off the back of yet another magnificent showing at the Isle of Man TT for the Bradford racer. Harrison was competing in the fourth round of this season’s Bennetts British
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Root raring to go as Yorkshire take on Lancashire in first Roses game of year
Yorkshire superstar Joe Root admits Roses games are always the ones he looks out for on the domestic calendar, as he aims to help his county get back on track tonight against the old enemy. It was a bright start for Yorkshire in their Vitality
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Bulls' Aussie influence on the rise again after nearly 30 years of greats
Bradford Bulls have gone to the land Down Under on multiple occasions over the last few months. They have brought over Mitch Souter, Zac Fulton, Tyran Ott, Max Lehmann and Logan Bayliss-Brow to play for them in 2024, all of whom are under 25 and
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City stopper Walker analysing Euro 2024 keepers as he hails Chelsea upbringing
CITY goalkeeper Sam Walker will of course be cheering England on this evening when they face Denmark in Group C at Euro 2024. But while he will be taking in what England No.1, and former Bantams stopper, Jordan Pickford does, the game will act
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Bradford score latest signing as Pele joins after tough time at Hull
BRADFORD Bulls have announced the signing of explosive former NRL forward Franklin Pele on a deal until the end of the season – subject to international clearance. The New Zealand-born 23-year-old featured for Cronulla Sharks and Canterbury Bulldogs
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Reader letter: 'No England matches in city centre? We'll go to Leeds instead!'
SIR - Re the T&A report on June 15 that Bradford Council will not have a big screen for England matches. When will they get their heads together and do something for the people of Bradford? It’s the city that will lose out, because it’s so
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Former Bulls man steps down from head coach role at bitterest rivals Leeds Rhinos
BRADFORD Bulls’ bitter rivals Leeds Rhinos have confirmed that head coach Rohan Smith will step down with immediate effect. Smith, formerly head coach of the Bulls in 2016, joined the Rhinos in April 2022 and steered the club to the Super League
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Warning of delays after crash near Bradford city centre
A CRASH is causing delays around Bradford city centre this evening. First posted on X to say the crash, on Leeds Road at its junction with Shipley Airedale Road, is impacting its bus services. The post said the road is partially blocked heading
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NHS workers from Airedale recognised for their dedication
COLLEAGUES and volunteers from Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and AGH Solutions have been celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony held in the Ilkley lawn tennis club. This was the first face-to-face Airedale awards event since the Covid 19 pandemic
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Man used bolt cutters to remove handcuffs from burglar and shouted 'f*** the police'
A BRADFORD man who used bolt cutters to remove handcuffs from a burglar on the run was identified and arrested months later, a court heard. When he was caught Hamas Khan was hanging from the balcony of a top-floor flat wearing just his underwear
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Electric car brand Polestar prepares to launch two new models
It’s a big year for Polestar – the electric performance car brand - and Yorkshire is set to play its part. In the coming months, the Swedish company will launch the Polestar 3, a luxury SUV, and the Polestar 4, an SUV coupé. Growth of the model
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Warning to tea drinkers as insects found in tea and FSA says 'do not drink'
TK Maxx and HomeSense have been forced to issue a recall after insects were found in some of their tea products. The retailers have issued a recall on selected batches of Kintra Foods Organic Premium Leaf Teas with the Food Standards Agency (FSA
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Man and woman charged with drug offences after city centre operation
A MAN and woman have been charged in connection with alleged drug offences in Bradford city centre. It followed an operation by the Bradford City Neighbourhood Policing Team and the Bradford District Investigation Team. Raeven Dewar, 28,
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David Hockney drawing expected to fetch up to £300k at auction
A PIECE of art by Bradford-born artist David Hockney is expected to fetch up to £300,000 at auction. The large ‘California’ drawing by Hockney has been rediscovered by London-based Chiswick Auctions. The crayon and pencil drawing ‘View from
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University's voluntary redundancy package 'much fairer and easier to stomach'
UNIVERSITY of Huddersfield bosses have found money to offer a voluntary redundancy package - after union chiefs applied pressure to avoid compulsory job losses. As previously reported by the Telegraph & Argus, the university had announced plans
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Woman raped by dad receives apology from West Yorkshire Police after 39-year fight
A woman raped by her father has won a payout and apology after West Yorkshire Police finally admitted their mistakes after a 39-year battle for justice. Carol Higgins, 55, was sexually abused by her father, Elliot Appleyard, now 76, when she was
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Disruption expected as construction of new bus station continues
SOME disruption is anticipated as construction on a new bus station continues. The Batley and Spen Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) recently said that the £8.6m Heckmondwike project could cause some disruption while contractors carry out work.
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Health body admits 'serious' poster errors and apologises to workers pictured
A BRADFORD health body has said those pictured in incorrect posters "did not intentionally misrepresent their roles" and agreed to be pictured "in good faith". The Bradford District & Craven Health & Care Partnership was thrust into the spotlight
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Taking a look back at a popular Bradford park - have you been?
TODAY we look back at activities in Harold Park, Low Moor - a green space popular with families. The park has much to offer, including two lakes, woodland, a sensory garden, picnic area, football pitch, basketball pitch, and clearly signposted walks
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Police found indecent images of children on man's phone after raid
A BRADFORD man’s mobile phone was found to contain indecent images of children as young as three when police raided his home. Prosecutor Abigail Langford told Bradford Crown Court that 26-year-old Golahmad Habibi had come to the force’s attention
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Biker suffers injuries in Bradford crash that could be 'life-changing'
A BIKER suffered injuries described as ‘possibly life-changing’ in a Bradford crash. A police cordon was in place on Cutler Heights Lane after the crash, which happened at around 4.30pm on Tuesday. A police spokesperson said officers were
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Brit Miyazaki makes it through yet another marathon match in Ilkley
WHAT is it with Yuriko Lily Miyazaki and long matches at the Lexus Ilkley Trophy? Last year the British wild card lost 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-1 to fifth seed Aliona Bolsova (Spain) in the first round, and the year before she defeated second seed Kristina
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It's Pride Month - here's why that is good for mental health
JUNE is Pride month, a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ+ community’s rich tapestry of identities. It’s a time to acknowledge the strides made towards equality and inclusion. So, what’s that got to do with a mental health and well-being column?
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BMW seized after police stop tailgating driver on busy Bradford road
A TAILGATING driver had their BMW car seized following a police stop on a Bradford road. Police officers from the Steerside Enforcement Team stopped a driver on Shearbridge Road, Bradford, who was reportedly seen "accelerating towards and tailgating
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Can my neighbour lean things on my fence? Here is the law in the UK
Many Brits can be particular when it comes to their property and this is often the case when it comes to fences. Leaning items on a fence can quickly escalate into a full-blown feud, tearing neighbourhoods apart. However, very few actually
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Man stuck in culvert rescued from fast-flowing water following heavy downpours
FIREFIGHTERS carried out a rescue after a man got stuck in a culvert in fast flowing water caused by heavy downpours last night. The fire service and their special water rescue team were called at 6.23pm yesterday (Tuesday) to Water Lane to a report
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Bradford midwife to brave skydive to help families affected by death of a baby
A BEREAVEMENT support midwife from Bradford Royal Infirmary is taking part in a skydive to raise funds for a stillbirth and neonatal death charity which has helped many families. Four days before her 60th birthday on September 11, Julie Key will
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Manufacturing company set to open huge centre in Bradford celebrates 50 years
A MANUFACTURING company which is set to create up to 200 jobs when it opens its biggest plant in Bradford has celebrated its 50th anniversary. Airedale by Modine welcomed more than 800 employees and their family and friends to its Rawdon headquarters
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Iconic pub uncovers ‘little piece of history’ while undergoing refresh
AN iconic pub in Bradford has uncovered a “little piece of history” while undergoing a refresh. The Fighting Cock, in Preston Street is having work done on its exterior currently and two ghost signs have been discovered. A post on the pub’s
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Dispute over restaurant design holding up retail park development
THE development of a retail park on a major Bradford road is being held up by a dispute over the design of a restaurant – according to the applicant. Plans to build a restaurant and retail units on the former Gallopers pub site on Wakefield Road
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Air pollution causes 1 in 20 deaths in Bradford, new figures show
AIR pollution causes one in 20 deaths in Bradford, new figures show. Office for Health Improvement and Disparities statistics show air pollution was responsible for 5.5 per cent of the deaths of people in Bradford aged over 30 in 2022. This
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Company will use tonnes of 'muck' to power Bradford factory
A BRADFORD business plans to use “muck” from the wool it cleans to power its factory. And the changes could prevent 45 tonnes of “sludge” from being removed from the site each day. Haworth Scouring, based on Birksland Street, on the outskirts
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'Well known celebrities' to attend Bradford Pride later this summer
THE date when Bradford Pride will take place has been announced. Last year, large crowds flocked to Bradford Pride for a colourful day of celebrations. More than 30 acts took to the stage, including pop stars, drag kings, drag queens, a voguing
