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Kids rarely play out like we did - it’s a great shame
BACK in the village where I grew up for a couple of days, a friend walked with me to a spot we used to frequent as kids. Known locally as ‘the swings’, it was a popular place, particularly on a weekend and during school holidays. My husband
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'Waste of time': Alexander blasts City first half trying to play 'FIFA football'
GRAHAM Alexander called City’s first-half display a “waste of time” after their 2-1 defeat at Guiseley. Alex Pattison pulled one back for the Bantams at Nethermoor this afternoon – but the damage had been done before the break. Alexander swapped
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Sir Tom Jones wows Piece Hall - were you there? Check out audience photos
MUSIC legend Tom Jones wowed a delighted sold-out crowd at the Piece Hall last night. The Welsh superstar was the latest headliner in the TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall 2024 summer series. The historic Halifax courtyard welcomed
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PICTURES: Music legend Sir Tom Jones wows Piece Hall Crowd
A MUSIC legend performed at a unique West Yorkshire venue last night. The singer belted out all his classics (Image: The Piece Hall) Sir Tom Jones was the latest star to appear on The Piece Hall stage in Halifax. It was the second time he
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Experts in Japanese swords ready to descend on Bradford district
EXPERTS in Japanese swords are to share their knowledge with a popular Keighley museum. Members of the Token Society of Great Britain are converging on Cliffe Castle next weekend for a study day. They will examine the collection held by the
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Crash causes disruption on road that links Bradford to Leeds
A CRASH has caused disruption on a road that links Bradford to Leeds. Stanningley Road in Leeds was affected by the collision. SERVICE ALERT - X6 Due to a road traffic collision on Stanningley Road, the service is diverting.
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LIVE BLOG: Guiseley 2 Bradford City 1
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Bradford bus fare prices to change from tomorrow - everything you need to know
FIRST Bus have reminded passengers about the fare price changes being introduced across its Bradford services from tomorrow (Sunday, July 14). The transport company says the increases come following an annual review. The changes will allow
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Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after fight inside flat complex
TWO arrests have been made after a man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a fight inside a flat complex. The incident occurred at Gamble Hill Grange in Bramley, Leeds at 6.30am this morning. A man, in his thirties, was found
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Huge emergency response rushed to Bradford district flat block fire
PICTURES have emerged of the large emergency services presence that attended a blaze at a block of flats in the Bradford district. The fire occurred just before 6pm on Friday evening at Kennedy House on Hainworth Lane in Keighley. Residents
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Rare King Charles £20 note sells for £7000 - how to tell if you have one
A rare £20 King Charles III banknote has sold at auction for £7,000. The new banknote bearing the face of the recently crowned monarch sold at a charity auction held by Spink and Son on behalf of the Bank of England on Thursday (July 11), The Sun
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Walks: 'A remote but lovely place': Keld to Reeth on the high route
UPPER Swaledale is a beautiful section of the Yorkshire Dales. It combines typical Dales scenes of dry stone walls, sheep and picturesque villages with a strong imprint of the past. This one-way walk takes you through some of the lead mine workings
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Murky water, clear mind: Why open water swimming is good for my mental health
YES, I hear you, you’re bored of the subject of wild swimming, of seeing photos of swimsuit clad robust, rosy cheeked, neoprene boot wearing middle-aged women throwing themselves into various rivers or battling the waves of a slate cold Scarborough
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Well-known businessman and community figure dies aged 79
A WELL-known Keighley man who ran a business in the town and was heavily involved in the community has died aged 79. Graham Staines was educated at Keighley Boys' Grammar School, and was a graduate of Bradford and Glasgow universities. He was
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Inside Bradford house on sale for £30k
A TERRACED house in Bradford is set to go under the hammer. The property, on Springmill Street in West Bowling, has a guide price of £30,000. The bathroom (Image: Rightmove) Spread across three floors, it has reception room, bedroom, kitchen
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Bradfordians take pride in local woodland - have you visited?
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Bradford district teen reported missing
A BRADFORD district teen has been reported missing. Raahan Akhtar, 16, is missing from his Keighley home. He is a mixed race male, of slim build, 5ft10, and with short dark hair. Raahan was wearing a black and blue mountain tracksuit and
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Bradford teenager, 16, found safe and well
A teenager who was reported missing from Bradford has been found safe and well. Kaylem Prendergast-Mcclusky, 16, was reported as missing to West Yorkshire Police at the end of last week. In an update five days after the initial appeal, a spokesperson
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St Bede's to rock ‘n’ roll to stand-up comedy: Celebrating Johnnie Casson
IN the latest of his profiles of figures from Bradford’s rock ‘n’ roll years, DEREK AJ LISTER looks at the career of JOHNNIE CASSON: Johnnie Casson appeared on numerous occasions on British TV in his early days, an outstanding local rock ‘n’ roll
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'We were charmed by this place’: Looking back at Bingley Teacher Training College
BINGLEY Ladies Teacher Training College, located at Lady Lane, Bingley, was opened by West Riding County Council in 1911 as a result of Government intervention formalising the training of women teachers. * Commissioning the College: The County
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Two young brothers, aged 10 and 13, reported missing
TWO young brothers have been reported missing. Mohammad Ahmad, 10, and Yousaf Ahmad, 13, left their Liversedge home at around 8.45pm yesterday (Friday, July 12) and have not returned. They have links to the Rochdale area and may make attempts
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Emily's book brings Titus Salt to life for youngsters
‘I CAN’T believe it’s got this bad. The filth, the dirt, the fleas. These slums are overcrowded. It absolutely reeks. Cos all of you share just one loo that’s not been cleaned for weeks!’ As Bradford’s new mayor, textile manufacturer
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‘Bradford has a special place in my heart’, says star of Disney's Aladdin
PREPARE to enter a Whole New World this summer, when Disney’s dazzling musical Aladdin lands in Bradford for three weeks, on its first ever UK tour. Disney’s Aladdin started life as an Oscar-winning 1992 animation - featuring a memorable performance
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What's the legal age you can leave a child home alone?
THE Euros and Wimbledon are over, and the Olympics are just around the corner - but for many children summer will truly arrive with the school holidays. While young people look forward to a long summer break, parents and carers might find themselves
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Come on England! Bradford fans in Germany - and archive photos of fans over the years
WHERE will you be tonight, when England face Spain in the final of the UEFA European Football Championship final? When Ollie Watkins scored a dramatic last-gasp winning goal in Dortmund on Wednesday, it sent the team to England's first major men's
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Ceremony recognises 14 Bradford schools for mental health support
FOURTEEN Bradford district schools have been awarded Charter Marks in recognition of the excellent mental health support they provide. A ceremony was held at Bradford's Midland Hotel on July 9 in which the Lord Mayor, Cllr Beverley Mullaney, distributed
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Thirsty? Why these 4 Yorkshire Dales pubs are worth discovering this summer
Four pubs in the Dales have been revealed among a handful in Yorkshire you don’t want to miss out on. From pints by the river and community allotments to popular home-made pies to feast on, there’s a lot to discover about these standout pubs in
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Yorkshire Air Ambulance receives 'invaluable' £22,000 donation
YORKSHIRE Air Ambulance (YAA) has received a £22,000 donation from Sovereign Health Care, marking another year of support from the not-for-profit health cash plan provider. The donation follows a £19,000 contribution last year. This year's
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Drug driver thought cannabis would be out of his system
A DRUG driver told a court he had not realised the cannabis he had taken would still be in his system when he got behind the wheel the day after. Stuart Doyle, 51, was stopped by police as he drove his Audi A6 on the A629 between Skipton and Cross
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Bradford woman 'shook up' after ceiling caves in while she was on toilet
A BRADFORD woman is still “shook up” after a worrying incident which saw a boiler unit crash through the ceiling of her flat onto her while she was on the toilet. The dramatic incident for Catherine O’Donnell, who is a tenant at Olicana House
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Hope that water safety message 'has got through' to young people
FIRE service bosses hope “the message has got through” to young people about the dangers of cold water after several tragedies in recent years. There have been numerous high profile incidents in West Yorkshire in recent years that have seen young
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Election candidate cleared over video as police say 'no offences identified'
A BRADFORD election candidate is in the clear over a TikTok video he uploaded after police concluded that 'no offences have been identified.' Councillor Muhammed Ali Islam uploaded a video to his TikTok account where he appeared to suggest people
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Bradford students crowned champions at Lord's
STUDENTS from Beckfoot School conquered the home of cricket as they were crowned champions at the Lord’s Taverners National Table Cricket Finals. The Bradford school were one of 12 sides competing for the title in the Nursery Pavilion at the iconic
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Incommunities apology after residents not informed of work to play area
A HOUSING provider has apologised for “not speaking to the community” before starting work to replace equipment at a popular play area. In recent days, Buttershaw residents have raised concerns after workers began removing equipment at the well-used
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Beauty businesses tested to see if they offer filler appointments to children
LOCAL beauty businesses have been tested to see if they are illegally offering fillers to children. Officers from West Yorkshire Trading Standards have been contacting businesses that offer botox or fillers to request appointments for their 'daughter
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Former Route One Rovers boss makes next move with National League North side
FORMER Route One Rovers manager, Sohail Abbas has landed his next job. His departure from the Bradford outfit was confirmed in May, which came as a major shock to most people in the semi-professional footballing world. He had guided Rovers
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'Let's bring it home'; Bradford gears up for England Euros final
BRADFORDIANS home and abroad have been getting excited at the prospect of England winning their first major tournament on foreign soil. Gareth Southgate's men take on three-time winners Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday evening.
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Bulls boss relishing mammoth showdown with league leaders
BRADFORD boss Eamon O’Carroll is relishing the challenge of taking on league leaders Wakefield Trinity at Odsal this Sunday. This weekend’s visitors remain unbeaten in the Betfred Championship this season and not only that, but they’ve also won
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NATH'S NATTERS: City and England displays forgettable but moments make memories
“ENGLAND are a moments team, they don’t even play decent football.” I’ve had Scottish friends, Southgate-out friends and people who aren’t even friends tell me this all through these Euros. And yet, with England taking on Spain tomorrow night
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Bantams boss explains Callum Johnson's absence from training
GRAHAM Alexander says there is nothing to worry about with Callum Johnson’s delayed start to pre-season. Johnson is among four players yet to join in with full-scale training. Brad Halliday, fellow new recruit Aden Baldwin and Calum Kavanagh