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Buzz at Bowling as cup final double followed by vital win in relegation scrap
WEST Bowling have certainly had worse weekends of rugby league. The Under-18s beat their Birkenshaw Blue Dogs counterparts, who were national finalists last month, 18-14 in a gripping Bradford Cup final at Odsal on Thursday night. The West
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Magic Melling wins epic in last-frame decider to claim Masters crown
KEIGHLEY ace Chris Melling has scooped the Ultimate Pool Masters title, after an enthralling 15-14 victory over the supremely-talented Declan Brennan in the final on Sunday night. Both players were locked together at 7-7 after the first session
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E&G survive scare in epic with Wilsden as Meths magnificent against champions
ELDWICK & Gilstead are clinging on tenaciously to second place in Timothy Taylor’s Craven League Division One after being pushed all the way by bottom-of-the-table Wilsden at Grange Road. The latter made a fine start after winning the toss, with
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Bulls buoyed further by draw in Toulouse as Wakefield defeat offers league hope
Wakefield Trinity had looked on course for an invincible season in the Betfred Championship, but Saturday suggested another Grand Final shock could be on the cards. London Broncos were shock winners of the play-offs last year, stunning the two
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Teenage dream for Bantams as they catch the eye in impressive win at Avenue
BRADFORD City’s youngsters did the club proud last night, as they pressed, passed and performed impressively in a 3-0 win at Bradford (Park Avenue). The squad was full of teenagers due to the first-team being out in Austria, but they more than
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Bradford MP 'disappointed' at suspension after voting to scrap two-child benefit cap
SIR Keir Starmer has stripped seven MPs of the Labour whip - including Bradford East's Imran Hussain - after they rebelled against the Government by backing a motion to scrap the two-child benefit cap. Mr Hussain, Apsana Begum, Richard Burgon,
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LIVE BLOG: Bradford (Park Avenue) 0 Bantams XI 3
9:42pm Report to come in a couple of hours time, but that's a job well done for City's teenage talents! Let's hope
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Traffic held on motorway after crash
ALL traffic was being held on a motorway after a crash. The collision happened on the westbound carriageway of the M62, before junction 27 (Gildersome). Vehicles were stationary for some time and this caused congestion to build in the area.
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Former England man and double promotion-winner with Stockport join City
Bradford City AFC have announced the arrivals of Matt Abbott and Tom Eastwood, who respectively join as the club’s new head physiotherapist and head of performance. City have added to Graham Alexander’s backroom team following the departures of
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Reader letter: Why should prisoners have single cells? It's not a holiday
SIR - There was a T&A article (July 15) headed "Crowded prisons a factor in arsons". Within the piece was a comment from a Fire Service Area Manager stating that "the fact that many prisoners now shared cells due to the current situation likely
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Isuzu D-Max proves to be a master of the mud
After a night of torrential rain, the slippery slopes, water-filled troughs and rutted tracks would have been a challenge for any vehicle. But the Isuzu D-Max dealt with everything the tough terrain could throw its way as we tested its go-anywhere
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Work to demolish city centre mill building begins
WORK to demolish a city centre mill to make way for a state of the art new college building has begun. The Junction Mills building on Thornton Road was once part of Bradford College’s estate of teaching buildings, but it has been empty for several
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Britannia Care make the most of the summer months
Summer is a special time at Britannia Care, especially now that school’s are on holidays and younger family members can visit loved ones during the week, as opposed to just at weekends. As well as enjoying the company of family and friends, Britannia
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'Loving' parents who recently celebrated 25th anniversary named as crash victims
A COUPLE, described as "loving" parents and who had recently celebrated their 25th anniversary, have been named as two of the victims of a tragic fatal crash at the weekend. West Yorkshire Police was called to the A61 Barnsley Road, between Newmillerdam
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Bulls start superbly but badly bruised thereafter by rampant Sheffield
Bradford Bulls made a stunning start against high-flying Sheffield Eagles in the Northern Women’s Championship at Odsal on Sunday, but faded away to lose 46-10. They were unlucky too, as several players were forced off injured over the course of
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Historic train station to undergo extensive renovations
WORK has begun on the trainshed roof of Huddersfield's Grade I-listed station as part of a significant multi-billion-pound upgrade. Deemed a rare example of a 'Euston Roof' still operating today, the structure's restoration is one element of the
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Homeowners invited to apply for loans to make changes which could slash energy bills
HOMEOWNERS in West Yorkshire will be able to apply for loans of up to £25,000 to make changes which could cut their energy bills. West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has launched a new initiative, called Home Energy West Yorkshire, designed to help
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Owner speaks of dramatic scenes as dad battled fish and chip shop fire
THE owner of a popular fish and chip shop has spoken of the dramatic scenes that unfolded as a fire broke out at the business. Firefighters were called to Doyle's Fisheries, on Otley Road in Shipley, on Sunday morning. West Yorkshire Fire
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Water company joins hands with group to provide sustainable period packs
YORKSHIRE Water is joining forces with social enterprise Hey Girls to provide 20,000 sustainable period packs to the county's secondary schools. The partnership aims to improve period dignity amongst young people, while also addressing the environmental
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Police officer 'stable' after being stabbed at max security prison
A police officer is “conscious and talking” in hospital after being stabbed in the chest at Frankland Prison, Durham Police said. The officer, who is from an outside force, was injured just after 11am on Tuesday, and was taken to hospital and is
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D-Day approaches for ‘all-affordable’ homes scheme amid previous objections
CHANGES to a controversial housing development meaning it will be made up of 100 per cent “affordable” homes is being supported by planning officers. Calderdale planning councillors will consider final design proposals for 26 new homes at a Brighouse
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Cause of devastating fire that ripped through Bradford bungalows is revealed
THE cause of a devastating fire that ripped through a row of Bradford bungalows has been revealed. The blaze took hold just before midnight on The Crescent in Buttershaw on Sunday. Two of the homes, which are run by Anchor Housing, were 100
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Police make 17 arrests and identify 40 suspects after Harehills disorder
POLICE are continuing to hunt down those thought to be involved in disorder that erupted in Harehills last week and have arrested 17 people so far. West Yorkshire Police released an update today on its investigation into disturbances that happened
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Surveys ongoing at bus station - with key meeting to be held in just under two months
SURVEYS are continuing to be carried out at Bradford Interchange bus station, bosses say. The station - which is run by West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) - has been shut since early January following a collapse of concrete within the Interchange
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A curious history of the Bantams abroad as they gear up for Austrian clash
SV RIED II? (Scouse accent intensifies…) Who are they? For those City fans used to years of facing Guiseley, Eccleshill, Bradford (Park Avenue) and a host of northern Football League sides like Burnley, Sunderland and Hull, this pre-season fixture
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Road users urged to plan ahead as significant roadworks begin
ROAD users are being urged to plan ahead this week as significant disruptive work begins on key routes. The works, around the Armley Gyratory, Stanningley Bypass (A647), and the Outer Ring Road A6120 Horsforth to Rodley route, are set to affect
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Cyclists riding for 288 miles to remember murdered MP Jo Cox are ‘inspirational’
AN MP has described the cyclists taking part in a 288-mile bike ride in memory of her murdered sister Jo Cox MP as “inspirational”. For the first time in its history, there are more women than men among the 83 riders setting off from Cleckheaton
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Coronation Street to air episode about MND dedicated to Rob Burrow
CORONATION Street is to air an episode dedicated to the late Rob Burrow - showing viewers the perspective of a motor neurone disease (MND) sufferer. Former England rugby league international Rob died on June 2 at the age of 41 after a lengthy battle
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Documentary exploring murder of pregnant mum is shortlisted for top award
A DOCUMENTARY exploring the murder of a much-loved pregnant woman who was killed by her abusive husband has been shortlisted for a top award. Fawziyah Javed, 31, who lived in Pudsey, and her unborn child died after she was pushed from Arthur's
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West Yorkshire Police 'requires improvement' at investigating crime, report finds
A WATCHDOG has told West Yorkshire Police it needs to improve how it investigates crime. His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) carried out an inspection of the force and its report has been published
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Cougars to play away game against North Wales in England due to stadium problem
KEIGHLEY Cougars will not be playing their away game against North Wales Crusaders next month in Wales. The Betfred League 1 encounter is scheduled for Sunday, August 11, but North Wales’ regular home ground, the Stadiwm CSM, is unavailable.
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Woodlands win well to set up Priestley Cup final re-run with Bradford & Bingley
WOODLANDS must be hoping that they are in a better mental and physical shape than a year ago when they face Bradford & Bingley in the Priestley Cup final on Sunday, August 18 at New Farnley. It is a repeat of last year’s final, which Bingley won
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Why this white van was seized in Bradford
A VAN was stopped in Bradford after the driver reportedly committed a mobile phone offence. The white Peugeot Boxer was halted on Bradford Road, Heaton, in the west of the city. An insurance issue led to the vehicle being seized and the driver
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Sisters who died in tragic crash were a 'delight to teach', says school
STAFF at a primary school have paid tribute to two sisters who were among six people killed in a horrific crash between a family car and a motorbike, saying they were “a delight to teach”. Shane Roller, 33, his 30-year-old partner Shannen Morgan
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'It lit a fire in me': Doctor’s comment led to Kelly’s weight loss surgery
“IF I locked you in a cell for a year without feeding you, would you lose weight?” That was the question from Kelly Cawthra’s GP when she tried to discuss weight loss surgery. It wasn’t the support that Kelly, 43, from Cleckheaton had hoped for
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'Bradford chose change and the work of change has begun'
This week's MP's column comes from Judith Cummins, who is the Labour MP for Bradford South Every General Election presents the country with a choice. It defines the type of nation that we want to be, the type of society we want to be, and the
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Why you should never go to bed with your hair wet (and it's really gross)
A team of haircare experts have explained why you should never go to bed with your hair wet. You may have heard of the old wives' tale that going to bed with damp hair will make you catch a cold. And whilst this is not true, it doesn't mean
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Development of derelict Victorian warehouse will need an extra £240k
THE redevelopment of a Bradford city centre building will need an additional £240,000 of public money to move forward. The Canal 30 scheme will see 28-32 Canal Road, a warehouse building first constructed in the 1880s, converted into 70 apartments
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Plea for green space to be removed from list of land Council plans to sell
WIBSEY residents have urged Council bosses to remove a green field from a list of assets it plans to sell to developers. Earlier this year, Bradford Council revealed a list of 155 assets, including buildings and plots of land, that it aims to sell
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Vigilantes jailed for violently kidnapping 'predatory' Bradford landlord
A TRIO of 'vigilantes' have been jailed for confronting, beating, and violently kidnapping at knife-point a “predatory” Bradford landlord who fleeced them out of a deposit for an uninhabitable flat. Zaire Jackson-Burchall, 27, Jah’rico Smith-Gardiner
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Danger driver led police on high-speed pursuit before crashing into telegraph pole
A JUDGE has jailed a dangerous driver who led police on a high-speed pursuit through residential streets before crashing into a telegraph pole. Sufyan Ferman fled the scene leaving an injured female passenger behind but was caught when he ran into
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Eight police officers had to restrain violent drunk outside nightclub
EIGHT police officers had to restrain a violent drunk outside a Halifax town centre nightclub after he spat in a doorman’s face and threw punches at friends and passers-by. Bradford Crown Court heard that Shakil Roy was drunk and had taken cocaine
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Pub which has raised thousands of pounds for charity in running for top T&A award
A BRADFORD pub which has raised several thousands of pounds for charity over the years is in the running for a top award. The Telegraph & Argus recently launched its Best Pub 2024 competition. Readers were invited to share their favourite watering
