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Success for physics students in national competitions
THE physics department at Heckmondwike Grammar School is celebrating the success of students in national competitions in the past month. The Eurekas is an annual physics contest for students aged 11 to 16 in the UK and Ireland. This year the
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Another dealer who sold drugs to undercover police officer is jailed
A STREET drug dealer from Keighley who sold heroin and crack cocaine to an undercover police officer on a “ring and bring” basis has been locked up for more than four years. Bradford Crown Court heard that Hassan Rashid was both a victim and perpetrator
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Cost of Bradford Live project soars to more than £50 million
THE major Bradford Live project has reached "practical completion", it has emerged tonight - as bosses revealed the overall cost had risen to an astronomical £50.5 million. Bradford Council and developers Bradford Live have this evening issued
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Charity's event promises to help people amid ongoing cost of living crisis
AGE UK Bradford District will hold an event next week to help people who are struggling amid the cost of living crisis. The event will be held at the Wrose and Windhill Community Hub on Wrose Road, Wrose, between noon and 3.30pm on July 22.
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Bantams boss makes pre-season pledge to young talent in his squad
ONLY those living deep in a cave will have failed to notice that European champions Spain had a 16-year-old winger. Lamine Yamal did turn the grand old age of 17 at the weekend – 24 hours before collecting a winners’ medal after breaking English
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The 21 places children can eat for free or £1 during the 2024 summer holidays
Are you looking for ideas to get you out of the house in the summer holidays and where you can treat the kids to a nice meal without breaking the bank? From supermarket giants like Asda and Tesco to hotel chain Premier Inn or pizza restaurant Purezza
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Martin Lewis reveals how UK tourists can save hundreds on flights this summer
Tourists flying to Spain or Greece this summer can save hundreds using a handy rebooking trick. Martin Lewis has floated the idea of cancelling holidays and hotel rooms and re-booking at a cheaper rate. The finance expert said: "Is your hotel
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UK to finally get a summer as mini heatwave to scorch regions this weekend
After weeks of mixed weather and a lot of rain, it looks like summer is finally here as weather forecasts predict a mini heatwave is on its way. This weekend, parts of the UK will have temperatures rising to as high as 30C. The long-awaited
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Section of motorway reopens after vehicle breaks down
A SECTION of the M62 was closed earlier due to a broken down vehicle. One lane was shut on the westbound section of the motorway before junction 25, for Brighouse. According to travel monitoring site Inrix, this was due to a "police incident
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Old brickworks site transformed into new wetlands - with a heron among first visitors
Work to turn a former brickworks in part of the Bradford district into a green oasis has now been completed, and a heron is among the wildlife to have already visited. Wrose Quarry Wetlands on Carr Lane, Wrose, is a 2.5 acre site that has been
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Man rushed to hospital after group attacks him following a party
A MAN was rushed to hospital after a group attacked him following a party in a quiet cul-de-sac. West Yorkshire Police was called by the ambulance service at 2.51am on Monday to Alva Court, in Guiseley. Medics were attending to a 34-year-old
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Lollipop lady with cheery wave and passion for practical jokes retires
A LOLLIPOP lady and cook at Skipton's Christ Church CoE Primary School is retiring after 24 years of dedicated service. Anne Greaves also worked at Ings Community Primary School and at Brooklands School in Skipton before joining Christ Church -
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Would-be vehicle thief wore 'bucket-style hat' while another brandished bolt croppers
THIEVES broke into a barn at a farm north-west of Keighley and made a failed attempt to steal a quad bike. Police say the break-in happened in the Carleton area at about 12.45am on Tuesday last week (July 9) and involved four suspects, all of who
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Bradford derby surprisingly one-sided while Thackley thrash Skipton
TONG Park Esholt made it three wins out of four in the Aire-Wharfe League to haul themselves further clear of any Premier Division relegation woes, as they easily won a Bradford derby on Saturday. Opponents Saltaire opted to bat at Esholt Lane,
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Fast-food restaurant in The Broadway will close its doors next week
A FAST-FOOD restaurant in The Broadway is set to shut next week. Burger King, which opened when the shopping centre did in 2015, will close its doors on Friday, July 26. It comes as work continues on a drive-thru branch of Burger King on the
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Fancy being an apprentice ranger in scenic part of Yorkshire?
OPPORTUNITIES have opened up in the organisation that looks after the Yorkshire Dales for four new apprentices. The national park authority is looking to recruit two more apprentice rangers in partnership with the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
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Could Mason Greenwood be heading for Valley Parade?
MASON Greenwood could be stepping out at Valley Parade next month. The pre-season friendly between Sunderland and Olympique Marseille, which the Bantams have agreed to host, could see the striker feature in his home city. According to The Athletic
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Have you visited this beautiful open-air pool on our doorstep?
SO FAR this July the weather has been a big let down. But worry not, there are still two weeks left. This picture was taken in late July 2012, when sunshine brought people to Ilkley Lido, where they cooled off in the pool. The Grade ll-listed lido
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Bradford food manufacturer buys desserts firm that once appeared on hit BBC show
A BRADFORD food manufacturer has acquired an exciting desserts firm which once appeared on a hit BBC show. Regal Food Products Group is set to boost its offering after gaining Love Cheesecakes. Based in Lancaster, the company specialises in
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Days of action planned to help clean up areas across the district
HOUSING provider Incommunities has announced a series of 'days of action' to help clean up areas across the Bradford district. The seven days of action will see Incommunities teaming up with residents to undertake activities like litter picking
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Looking back a decade to the Grand Depart: were you there?
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Bradford set to bask in sunshine later this week
TEMPERATURES are set to warm up in Bradford this week. Following what has been a fairly mundane summer weather-wise, highs of 27 degrees are expected for the city on Friday. But the Met Office is forecasting a cooler weekend, with highs of
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Bradford men in court after night out in Skipton ends in 'rough and tumble' at club
BRADFORD men who went to Skipton with friends for a night out ended up in a brawl after being ejected from a town centre nightclub, a court heard. One of the two men ended up in hospital with a wound to his forehead that needed four staples, heard
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Find it hard to switch off from work on hols? Here's how to avoid ‘holiday hustle’
AH, the British holiday. We dream of it for months, meticulously plan itineraries - or glorious escapes from them! - and eagerly pack our bags for sun-drenched beaches, charming countryside retreats, or even the simple joy of a staycation. Yet, so
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Pub's plea after kids 'use sauce bottles as water pistols and parasols as javelins'
UNATTENDED children "using sauce bottles as water pistols and parasols as javelins" has prompted a Bradford district pub to take action. The Wrose Bull, on Wrose Road, Wrose, took to Facebook to issue a plea. The post says customers' drinks
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Young Bantams share spoils in Eccleshill friendly
A YOUNG City XI drew 1-1 at Eccleshill United last night. Both goals came inside the first 15 minutes at the Servo Group Stadium. The home side opened the scoring with a close-range finish following a corner. But Mo Mahmoud soon levelled
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Call for sign-ups to charity golf event with £10,000 hole-in-one prize
THE Better Lives charity is inviting individuals and organisations to compete in its annual golf tournament. The event, which takes place at Bradford Golf Club on Thursday, July 25, supports the Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.
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Railway station gets makeover thanks to schoolchildrens' art project
AN impressive piece of art now welcomes passengers at a rail station, thanks to five gifted GCSE art students from Oastlers School in Bradford. The work, which features scenery from across the north of England, is displayed at Steeton and Silsden
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What are the symptoms of IBS? See what causes flare-ups and how long they last
Do you think you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? It’s a common condition that affects the digestive system – an estimated 13 million people in the UK suffer from it. Just some of the main symptoms include stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea
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Bradford schoolgirl lands leading role in CBBC basketball sitcom
A young actress from Bradford has secured a leading role in CBBC's new sitcom, High Hoops. Isha Kaur Athwal, who is in Year 8 at Bradford Grammar School, has temporarily moved to Halifax from her home in Idle for the duration of the shoot.
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Plans for listed building divide opinions
Birstall locals are divided by plans to renovate a listed former school building. Once a National School run by the Church of England to educate children from poorer backgrounds, the Old School at Birstall’s Kirkgate dates back to 1818 and has
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Machete on primary school grounds leads to work to put children on right path
A MACHETE was found on the grounds of a West Yorkshire primary school, leading to calls to help draw pupils away from falling into lives of crime. Councillors from Bradford and neighbouring districts have been told that children as young as 10
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Bradford man will be on the sex offender's register for the rest of his life
A MAN from Bradford is beginning a four-year jail sentence after attempting to persuade who he thought was a 12-year-old girl to meet him in a hotel “to give away her virginity”. David Holt, 44, of Kenton Way, did not realise that he was messaging
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Winner of T&A's Best Hairdresser or Barber 2024 contest is announced
WE can today reveal the winner of our Best Hairdresser or Barber 2024 competition. Kojo's Cuts, a barber's shop based on Morley Street, Bradford, has clinched the top title. As part of the hugely popular contest, readers were invited to share
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Bradford firm buys green oasis to preserve it for future generations
A BRADFORD food manufacturer has purchased an eight-acre green oasis to protect it for future generations. Tiffin Sandwiches, which is based on the Euroway Trading Estate, on Commondale Way, off the M606, bought the “tranquil woodland” that
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'Condemned' ladder and antique hoist to be removed from listed gallery
A LIFT will replace a “condemned ladder” and an antique hoist in one of Bradford’s most prominent listed buildings. Bradford Council says the boiler in Cartwright Hall Gallery needs replacing, and funding for the work has been secured. However
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New training facilities are planned for cricket club
A CRICKET club is due to get new training nets after a successful bid for support from national cricket bodies. The three-lane cricket nets will be installed at the home of Hepworth and Idle Cricket Club, on Westfield Lane, if a new planning application
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'Desperate' plea for volunteers to help look after historic Bradford graveyard
VOLUNTEERS are being desperately sought to help look after a Bradford graveyard. The Heaton Graveyard Community Project, which has been running for 20 years, needs volunteers to help look after the cemetery in Highgate, Heaton. Margaret Gray
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Primary school ‘determined’ to improve after dropping to 'requires improvement'
A PRIMARY school is “determined” to improve after dropping to 'requires improvement' in its latest Ofsted inspection. Heaton Avenue, a Share primary academy, in South Parade, Cleckheaton was visited by the education watchdog on May 21 and 22 this
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E-bike charger pulled from shelves after fire service investigation
A REPORT into a deadly Bradford house fire led to a type of e-bike charger being pulled from the shelves, councillors have been told. Fire service bosses gave councillors across West Yorkshire an update on an e-bike safety campaign being run by
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Brilliant Beesley ensures Great Horton Park Chapel maintain promotion charge
BATTING was difficult in the ENCO Halifax League, but Premier Division leaders Thornton bettered the day’s average score of 147 by making 198-7 against Copley at The Arches. However, they were 111-5 by the 35th over before Nikki Hutchinson (48
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Wibsey and Dudley Hill in trouble but relieved Albion win 88-point thriller
Wibsey Warriors were in action in BD6 at the weekend, battling hard but losing 32-20 against Sharlston Rovers in Division One of the Yorkshire Men’s League. They have been beaten in all seven league games they have played so far this season, but
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Eldwick & Gilstead power into title race as Haworth Road still a surprise threat
ELDWICK & Gilstead have thrust themselves into the title picture in Division One of the Timothy Taylor’s Craven League. They handed leaders Gargrave their first defeat of the season, dismissing the visitors for 96 after winning the toss, with Ajeet
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Bulls hooker Souter 'confused' as he faces messy end to season
IT was not Mitch Souter’s finest game on Sunday in the 14-2 Betfred Championship defeat to Wakefield, but there is no doubt he has been key to Bulls’ strong first half of the season. But the young Australian hooker faces a disrupted back end to
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'It's a fresh start': Bantams right to wait for Pattison's return
Alex Pattison admits he was “naïve” to think he could have been rushed back at the end of last season. Pattison has put seven months of injury frustration behind him with a full pre-season return. The midfielder last kicked a ball competitively