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Vagadia hope kept burning bright by Yorkshire but no debut yet in cup opener
YORKSHIRE County Cricket Club get their Metro Bank One-Day Cup campaign underway today, as they take on Surrey at The Oval. Twenty-year-old Yash Vagadia will have to wait to make his senior debut though, despite signing a new contract with the
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Thornton and Illingworth fly through semis as Parish Cup final ready for repeat
THORNTON will meet hosts Illingworth St Mary’s in the ENCO Halifax League’s Briggs Priestley Parish Cup final on Sunday, August 4. This is a repeat of last year’s final, which Thornton won by 16 after a thrilling encounter at Copley. Visitors
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REPORT: Bantams leave it late in Austria as Oliver shows quality with winner
BRADFORD City came from behind yesterday afternoon to ensure a maiden pre-season win for the first team, as they beat Austrian opponents SV Ried II 2-1 in Obertraun. Vadaine Oliver’s late winner sealed victory for City, with Andy Cook drawing Graham
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Avenue accept fine margins decisive but know City not the real test
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) hit the woodwork twice, had two penalty appeals controversially turned down and missed an open goal with the keeper 35 yards off his own line. Danny Whitaker’s side probably left Horsfall on Tuesday night wondering how they
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Odsal lease discussed in Salford as clubs attend Rugby League Council meeting
THE RUGBY League Council held their annual meeting in Salford yesterday, where the Odsal lease situation was raised. Bradford Bulls are almost certain to take it back on and out of the RFL’s hands, despite the club’s offer set to cost the governing
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Bantams boys stick to culture and get inspired by "really good person" Pointon
BRADFORD City academy coach Matt Maslak took charge of the young team that impressed at Horsfall on Tuesday night. And he praised his players for not shying away from their high-risk pressing and passing philosophy in their 3-0 win, while also
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My Peshawar celebrates winning Best Restaurant of Year at Bradford Curry Awards
A CURRYHOUSE is celebrating after winning a Best Restaurant of the Year accolade at the Bradford Curry Awards 2024. My Peshawar, on Easby Road, Bradford, has been crowned the winner of the Best Restaurant of the Year 2024 by Judges' Choice in the
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Man's body found in river - police issue statement after grim discovery
POLICE officers searching for missing person Anthony Smith have recovered a body from the River Wharfe at Bolton Abbey, near Skipton. The discovery was made by a member of the public today (Wednesday). Although formal identification is yet
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Police warning after driver clocked at 62mph in 30mph zone in Bradford village
POLICE have issued a warning to motorists after a driver was caught travelling at twice the speed limit in a Bradford district village. Officers were deployed to carry out speed checks on Keighley Road in Steeton and during the operation a driver
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'Highly dangerous' man jailed for sexual assault of jogger
A 'HIGHLY dangerous' man who approached a jogger and assaulted her on a canal towpath has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. Charles Fraser Wood, 43, of Huddersfield Road, Bradford, pleaded guilty to sexual assault and exposure following
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Audi seized by police after driver stopped in Bradford for not wearing seatbelt
A DRIVER who was stopped for not wearing a seatbelt had their Audi seized after police discovered the vehicle had no insurance. Officers from the Steerside Enforcement Team stopped the Audi on Ringwood Road on the Canterbury estate. Further
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Man jailed for 'persistent attack' on a lone shopkeeper
A MAN has been jailed for a “persistent” attack on a shopkeeper that left him needing surgery for a broken leg. Mohammed Ali was caught on camera putting the other man in a headlock, pulling him to the floor, and punching him multiple times in
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New look at Bradford's 'oversubscribed' Darley Street Market
BRADFORD’S new market hall is “oversubscribed” with a long waiting list of potential traders – but it may not be opening until early next year. Darley Street Market will feature three storeys of market stalls when it opens, as well as a new public
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Prime Minister pays tribute to late Jo Cox in House of Commons
SIR Keir Starmer paid tribute to the late Jo Cox and her sister, Kim Leadbeater MP, during his first Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons. Kim Leadbeater, who was elected MP for the new constituency of Spen Valley on July 4
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Coronation Street legend Martin Platt to return as part of Gail’s exit
Martin Platt is to return to Coronation Street, six years after he last appeared on the cobbles. Actor Sean Wilson will reprise the role and will first reappear on screen in October as part of the departure of Helen Worth as his ex-wife Gail Platt
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Bantams braced for two-month gap before potential decider as fixture dates given
Dates for the Bantams’ three Bristol Street Motors Trophy Northern Group H fixtures have been confirmed. Graham Alexander’s men will open their campaign in the competition on Tuesday September 3, at home to Newcastle United Under-21s, before traveling
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Bradford police seize cannabis with estimated street value of £80,000
BRADFORD police this week carried out an operation where they seized eight kilograms of cannabis - worth an estimated £80,000. The cannabis seizure, which took place on Tuesday, was made by officers from the Bradford West Neighbourhood Policing
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Man arrested following horror crash which left six dead as police appeal for footage
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after six people died in a horror crash. Four adults and two children died at the scene of a crash on the A61 between Wakefield and Barnsley on Sunday afternoon. Parents
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Man arrested on suspicion of rape in Bradford, police confirm
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Bradford. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said today that the 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape in the Allerton area. The spokesperson added: "The victim is being supported
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Drivers warned of delays and congestion due to damage after crash
DRIVERS are being warned of a lane closure on the motorway. National Highways says the exit slip road on the M1 at Lofthouse is partially closed. The southbound exit slip at Junction 42 (Lofthouse Interchange) has one lane closed due to a damaged
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Triangle routed for just FIFTEEN by title-chasing Booth but Thornton stay top
AS ONE of the smallest grounds in the ENCO Halifax League, Triangle is one of the last places you would look to for a low score. But that is what happened in the Premier Division at Grassy Bottom on Saturday as the home team were dismissed for
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Thackley ease re-election fears as Bingley Congs bruised by double blow
THACKLEY eased their fears of having to apply for re-election in Aire-Wharfe League Division Two after notching what was only their fourth league victory of the season. They made visitors Shadwell regret choosing to bat at Ainsbury Avenue, dismissing
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Cyclists set off on ride to remember murdered MP Jo Cox
CYCLISTS have set off on a 288-mile bike ride in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox. More than 80 riders gathered at Princess Mary Athletics Stadium, in Cleckheaton, on Wednesday morning to follow Mrs Cox’s journey to London in the ninth annual Jo Cox
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Council tax reform could lead to lower bills in Bradford, experts say
EXPERTS have called for the council tax system to be urgently reformed - saying it could lead to lower bills in Bradford. The Institute for Fiscal Studies has urged the Government to "modernise" council tax, which is currently calculated using
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Bradford people urged to have their say on tram plan
A SERIES of drop-in events will be held across Bradford as part of a major consultation on plans to create a Mass Transit network. The events, taking place between July and September, will allow people to learn more about proposed routes for phase
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Missing teenage girl from Bradford has been found
A TEENAGE girl reported missing from Bradford has been found. Sofia Danielova, 14, who was reported missing from the Girlington area, has now been found. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "An appeal was issued earlier today for
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Looking back: college of art expands into former textile mills
HERE'S a picture from a Telegraph & Argus article from January 1963, which appeared alongside the headline 'Mills may be bought for college use.' It reports that two former textile mills, between Bradford Technical College and Thornton Road, are
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A stitch in time: here's some local sewing enthusiasts
TONIGHT it's the finale of The Great British Sewing Bee, where, over ten weeks, contestants demonstrate their skills with needle and thread. Only one sewer can win and fans can't wait for the outcome. To get you in the mood for the BBC show here's
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Royal income to rise by £45m and they're getting 2 new helicopters
The Royal Family is set to receive a boost of more than £45 million, with a 53% jump in its official annual income to more than £130 million. It comes as soaring profits from the Crown Estate to £1.1 billion mean the taxpayer-funded Sovereign Grant
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Students learn about work of House of Lords during trip to London
STUDENTS from a Bradford school have paid a visit to the House of Lords. Eden Boys' Leadership Academy pupils joined 11 other schools from across the UK for the visit in London earlier this month. Students were given a tour of the Houses of
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Britain's Got Talent star on line-up at Bradford Bulls comedy night
BRITAIN’S Got Talent finalist Alex Mitchell will open a Super League night of comedy at the home of the Bradford Bulls. The club’s first comedy night is at the Odsal Stadium’s South Bank Stand on Thursday, July 25. Alex, who wisecracked his
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Bradford man wanted by police in connection with motorbike theft
A BRADFORD man is wanted by police in connection with the theft of a motorbike. North Yorkshire Police are appealing for sightings of Christopher Fletcher. Have you seen Christopher Fletcher, 35, from Bradford? Mr Fletcher is
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Northern Lights could be visible in the UK from today
The Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week, as a moderate geomagnetic storm heads towards Earth, NASA has said. The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation earlier this summer, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south
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Come and meet the world famous Bradford Movie Makers at open day!
FOR 90 years, a group of amateur film-makers have been meeting up in Bradford to write, shoot and produce their own big screen productions. Bradford Movie Makers are one of the world’s oldest amateur film-making clubs. Their story was highlighted
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Bradford MP gains important role in House of Commons
A BRADFORD MP has been elected as one of three deputy speakers to assist Sir Lindsay Hoyle in the House of Commons. Labour’s Judith Cummins (Bradford South) was a successful candidate alongside Tory former ministers Nusrat Ghani and Caroline Nokes
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Extension at Currergate Nursing Home is officially opened
A family-run care group has invested £1.5 million in creating 15 new en-suite rooms at a nursing home in Steeton. Czajka Care Group has officially opened the new three storey extension at Currergate Nursing Home this month, and news of the opening
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Generous Metro Bank customers donate to Air Ambulance
BRADFORD Metro Bank's customers have donated £589.66 to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The cheque from these generous donations was presented to the charity by the bank. The air ambulance offers critical care seven days a week, 365 days a year
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Thousands of young kids experience wonders of science
MORE than 7,600 students have been to a science lab in Bradford in its 14-year history. Solenis Science Lab for Kids, based at Solenis in Low Moor, aims to provide energising encounters with engineering and science for children aged nine to 11.
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Landlady's joy as pub reaches final of T&A awards - just weeks after she started job
A BRADFORD landlady has told of her joy at her pub being up for a top award - only a few weeks after she started in the job. The Telegraph & Argus launched its Best Pub 2024 contest recently. Readers were asked to share their favourite drinking
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A 5,000 seat sports arena would be 'game changer' for West Yorkshire - meeting told
WEST Yorkshire is crying out for a 5,000 seat indoor sports arena to boost sports such as basketball and netball – the region’s mayor has been told. An expert in indoor sports told West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin that the existing spaces for
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Man told woman he'd 'snap' her neck and punched her repeatedly in Bradford park
A POLICE officer who attempted to arrest a man for punching his ex-partner was attacked using his own incapacitant spray. The scene played out in front of shocked members of the public who had flagged down the officer after witnessing the domestic
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Local restaurant crowned Britain’s best in prestigious Good Food Guide
A LOCAL restaurant has been crowned Britain’s best by the prestigious Good Food Guide. An unprecedented 60,000 votes were cast for the hugely popular awards, a benchmark for brilliance in the industry for the last 70 years. French bistro Bavette
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Zero tolerance - Bradford Council issues stern warning to danger drivers
THE Council’s community safety chief has issued a stern warning to danger drivers stating their actions will not be tolerated after Bradford featured prominently in a list naming and shaming licence point hotspots in the UK. On Monday, the Telegraph
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Tournament director buoyed by Ilkley Trophy progress as he targets future improvement
RIK Smith is confident that he won’t still be tournament director at the Lexus Ilkley Trophy in 2034. However, he is equally reluctant to let go of ‘his baby’ just yet when it is growing fast and is so healthy, and he has ambitions for it to be
