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Yorkshire defy rain and Surrey star names to win One-Day Cup opener
YORKSHIRE enjoyed a good start to their Metro Bank One-Day Cup campaign yesterday, beating Surrey by 25 runs in a rain-affected Group B clash at The Oval. The visitors began their innings at 11am, but saw it disrupted three times by rain. In
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West Bowling native and ex-Yorkshire ace Ashraf makes scheme for inner-city kids
Former Yorkshire fast bowler Moin Ashraf has formed a new cricket scholarship programme, via his cricket coaching company The MACC Academy, aimed at helping youngsters from deprived backgrounds. Having come from inner-city Bradford himself
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Bulls so proud of young duo in face of "difficult conversations"
BRADFORD Bulls head coach Eamon O’Carroll has always come across as a paternal and understanding figure with his young squad, perhaps owing to the fact he is only 37 himself. And it feels like he has taken 21-year-old Jayden Myers and 19-year-old
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No worries for City boss Alexander after key duo hauled off early in Austria
CALUM Kavanagh and Brad Halliday played their first minutes of pre-season for City on Wednesday afternoon in Austria, but neither player made it past the first half. Kavanagh, who proved a real attacking threat for the Bantams in the second half
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Bus service avoided road in Bradford estate due to 'incident'
A BUS service was avoiding a road in a Bradford estate due to an "incident". First West Yorkshire announced at 4.48pm yesterday on X that its 645 service was being diverted because of an "incident" at Rimswell Holt, which sits in the middle of
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Reader letter: 'Equestrian sports are inherently cruel'
SIR - All eyes will soon be on the 2024 Paris Olympics. Whilst there will be displays of impressive human athleticism and sporting prowess and tales of athletes overcoming adversity, a darker undercurrent lurks - the use of horses. Equestrian sports
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Lanes closed and huge delays after motorway crash as fire engines rush to other scene
LANES were closed and there were huge delays on a motorway after a crash, while fire engines were seen rushing to another issue. The collision happened on the eastbound carriageway of the M62, between junction 28 (Tingley) and junction 29 (Lofthouse
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Reader letter: Coronation Street's heartbreaking MND story is reality for so many
SIR - If you’re a Coronation Street fan, last night (Wednesday July 24), you might have seen our characters Paul and Billy struggling to come to terms with the heartbreaking news that it’s no longer safe for Paul to live in their flat. Paul’s life
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Arena bomb victims should not have to deal with ‘hurtful’ hoax claims – survivor
MANCHESTER Arena bombing survivors should not have to deal with “hurtful” claims that the attack was a hoax, one of those injured in the blast has said as he waits for a decision in a High Court harassment case. Martin Hibbert, formerly of Bradford
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Fancy free tickets for Disney's Aladdin show? Visit giant Aladdin lamp in Broadway
DISNEY’S Aladdin is flying in to Bradford’s Alhambra theatre this summer - and to celebrate, there’s a luminous addition to the Broadway Shopping Centre. A giant Aladdin’s lamp is on display at the centre until Saturday, August 3, offering shoppers
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Diversity key to bring best out of this business
A FOOD service has said having diversity across the business has played a crucial role in its recent success. Adams Food Service grabbed the Social Mobility Award, sponsored by 24 Hour Healthcare, at the Bradford Means Business ceremony. It
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McDonald's store reopens after three-week refurbishment
A MCDONALD'S store has reopened after a three-week refurbishment. The fast-food chain's restaurant in Heckmondwike, which is located in the Northgate Centre retail area, shut on July 3. This was so the dining area could be reimaged. The
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Tributes flood in for friendly man who worked many years at local supermarket
TRIBUTES have flooded in for a 'friendly' man who was long-time manager of the wine and spirits department at Booths Supermarket in Ilkley. Ray Stevens, of Oakworth, died on July 8 at the age of 76. Mr Stevens, who his family described as a
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Brass band to perform in town as part of summer celebration this weekend
HALL Royd Band will perform as part of the Shipley Summer Special event this weekend. A variety of free activities and events will be held throughout the town centre between 10am and 4pm on Saturday. For those wanting to enjoy some music, Hall
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Peering giant marks beginning of this weekend's BD: Festival
THE sight of a huge giant peering into Bradford’s City Park means that this year’s BD: Festival is about to begin. The two day event will feature performances, parades and art installations across Bradford city centre. One of the installations
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NHS issues national alert over shortages of blood types urging people to donate
The NHS has issued a national “amber” alert over shortages of certain blood types in England. A “perfect storm” has been created by “increased demand” of O type blood from hospitals and “reduced collections due to high levels of unfilled appointments
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Bradford people who filmed airport incident 'subjected to extreme force'
A BRADFORD MP has spoken out after a video emerged appearing to show a man being kicked by a police officer. Footage shared on social media appeared to show a Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officer kick and stamp on the head of a man who was lying
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Missing teenager has been found safe and well, police confirm
A MISSING teenager has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. Alisha Shaw, 15, was reported missing on Thursday. In an update today, a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "We are pleased to confirm that Alisha Shaw, who was
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Police officer called man a ‘d*******’ and pushed him 11 times during assault
A BRADFORD police officer called a man a “d*******" and pushed him 11 times, a misconduct panel heard. Simon Hartley, 39, admitted gross misconduct by assaulting a member of the public while on duty and would have been sacked if he was still with
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Bantams partner with Bingley hospital for two-year deal
Bradford City have announced a new partnership with The Yorkshire Clinic, who become the club’s official healthcare partner. One of West Yorkshire’s leading private hospitals, The Yorkshire Clinic, Bingley has agreed a two-year associate-level
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Court orders dog to be destroyed after it was dangerously out of control in park
A COURT has ordered that a dog be destroyed after it was dangerously out of control in a park. Craig Dodsworth, 53, of Sunnybank Grange, in Brighouse, pleaded guilty to being the owner or person in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control
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Cineworld set to reveal cinema site closures and hundreds of job losses
Cineworld is set to announce cinema site closures and hundreds of job losses as part of a restructuring plan on Friday (July 26) reports have claimed. Earlier in the month the cinema chain, with a location in Bradford, was reportedly drawing up
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'Our holiday was a week-long horror story'
A BRADFORD mum has said she plans to take legal action after a "horror" holiday. Natalie Hind, 42, and her partner Nathan Smyth, 38, headed to Cape Verde with Sonny, Natalie's son, for a week in May - staying at the Riu Funana Hotel. But they
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Primark sign appears on old Debenhams unit in The Broadway
SIGNAGE has now appeared on Primark's new store in The Broadway. Work has been underway to transform the former Debenhams department store unit. The Primark store, which is moving from the Kirkgate Shopping Centre, is due to open in autumn.
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Keighley outstanding hosts as holders Heckmondwike make T20 history
Heckmondwike & Carlinghow became the first side to ever retain the Rigg Bash T20 Group B Cup after a stunning display of hitting powered them to victory over Lightcliffe in the final at Keighley. Skipper Muhammad Shahnawaz responded to his side
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Large queues inside The Broadway to see special guest
A SPECIAL tribute act has attracted large queues at The Broadway this lunchtime. Earlier this month, the Bradford city centre shopping mall announced a series of summer events. The 'Splendid Summer' events will take place every Wednesday and
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11 Bradford eateries nominated at British Restaurant Awards 2024 - how to vote
A total of 11 restaurants in Bradford have been nominated at the British Restaurant Awards 2024 (BRA) – has your favourite made the list? From Jinnah Bistro to The Manor House, the eateries hope to claim the title of Best Restaurant in Bradford
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Bradford district police officer charged with on-duty assault
A BRADFORD district police officer has been charged with an on-duty assault. PC Denis Kadric, 32, is due to appear at Bradford Magistrates' Court next week. He is suspended from duty, said West Yorkshire Police. A spokesperson for the
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Figures show how much cash Bradford Council spent on making staff redundant last year
BRADFORD Council spent nearly £1 million on making staff redundant last year, according to new figures. Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government statistics show around 50 people were made redundant by the Council in 2023-24. This
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Top archery company moves into historic mill complex
ONE of the oldest and most successful archery retailers in the world has moved into the Sunny Bank Mills complex at Farsley. Quicks, which is owned and run by archery specialist Pete Bowers, has taken a five-year lease on a state-of-the-art studio
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Man denies murder of Kulsuma Akter in Bradford city centre
A MAN has pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife as she pushed their baby in a pram on the street. Kulsuma Akter, 27, was stabbed to death in an attack in Bradford city centre on April 6. A court heard Ms Akter’s husband Habibur Masum, 25
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Man given immediate jail sentence for attack on former partner
A COURT has jailed a man who attacked his former partner after accusing her of being unfaithful. Sentencing Ivor Rozentals to 48 weeks in prison at Bradford Crown Court, Mr Recorder Andrew Latimer told him: “This was domestic abuse involving violence
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Man caught speeding at 105mph was on way to job interview, court told
A MAN caught driving at more than a hundred miles per hour on the A55 was on his way to a job interview, a court heard. Charles Slack, of Clumber Drive, in Gomersal, Cleckheaton, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Wednesday. The 39-year-old
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'Menopause revolution' pioneer receives honour from Bradford University
A GP credited with kick-starting "the menopause revolution" has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Bradford, as part of its 2024 graduation ceremonies. Doctor, educator and author Louise Newson received the award in recognition
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Man due to appear in court today charged with rape
A BRADFORD man is due to appear in court today charged with rape. Detectives have been investigating a report of a serious sexual assault in the Allerton area. Mohammed Naveed, of May Avenue in Thornton, has been charged with rape, West Yorkshire
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Fire service 'requires improvement' at preventing blazes, inspectors say
INSPECTORS have told West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) to improve in a key area - while highlighting a number of positives about the organisation. His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has
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Police update on man arrested after horror crash that left six people dead
POLICE have issued an update on a man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after six people were killed in a horror crash. Four adults and two children died at the scene of a crash on the A61 between Wakefield and Barnsley
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Road bridge over busy railway line to close for works
A ROAD bridge across the Wharfedale railway will be closed overnight while works are carried out on the line. Rail works on or near Kirklands Road, Baildon, will mean the closure of that road from 20 metres either side of the railway bridge.
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Students win big at Bradford College's first ever STAR Awards
BRADFORD’S Cedar Court Hotel was filled with excitement and anticipation for the first-ever Bradford College STAR Awards ceremony. The prestigious event celebrated outstanding achievements and excellence in education, honouring students and employers
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Women's rugby league reunion held at Odsal Stadium
FORMER players and people who were key to the founding of women’s rugby league clubs in the area in the 1980s enjoyed a reunion at Bradford Bulls. Around 20 people attended the event at Odsal on Saturday July 20, which was organised by Women in
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Exclusive film screening draws visitors to Shipley sports retailer
A sports shoe retailer based in Shipley opened its headquarters to the public, partners and competition winners for what was billed as the UK's only screening of a famous athlete's new film. SportsShoes.com showed 'Into The (Un)Known,' which documents
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New use approved for upper floors of former NatWest in town centre
SECTIONS of a former town centre bank can be converted into housing, planners have agreed. The Ilkley branch of NatWest closed in early 2023, and earlier this year a planning application to convert the building’s upper floors into flats was submitted
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Latest plan to bring crumbling library building back into use
A NEW bid to bring one of the district’s most prominent derelict buildings back into use has been revealed. The Carnegie Library on Leeds Road, Shipley is a landmark building on one of the main routes into the town from Windhill. But the property
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Councillor raises concerns over 'huge' cost of Bradford Live - as questions continue
A COUNCILLOR has raised a number of questions over Bradford Live - after it emerged the cost of the project had climbed to £50.5 million. Last week, Bradford Council revealed it had contributed £43.75m of grants and loan cash to the scheme, with
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'No data' to show tip closures caused rise in fly-tipping, Council claims
THERE is no evidence that the closure of three tips in the Bradford district has led to an increase in fly-tipping, according to Council bosses. At a recent meeting, Bradford Council leaders were asked whether the authority’s latest budget had
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'Real sense of family' at Bradford pub in running to win T&A award
A "REAL sense of family" can be found at a Bradford pub which is hoping to toast success in a contest. The Telegraph & Argus recently launched its Best Pub 2024 competition, with readers invited to share their favourite establishments. We received
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Pedestrian had to jump out of way as disqualified driver sped through crossing
A DISQUALIFIED driver has been locked up for speeding through a pelican crossing and forcing a pedestrian to leap out of the way to avoid being struck. Bradford Crown Court was shown CCTV footage of the incident, on September 7 last year, when
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Store fined thousands for selling children's yoghurts and other food past use by date
A BRADFORD store has been fined thousands of pounds after an inspection found children’s yoghurts and other food on sale well past their use by date. New Hey Limited, trading as New Hey Store, appeared at Kirklees Magistrates Court to answer a
