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Garber back to winning ways after edging all-Bradford bout on home soil
BRADFORD heavyweight boxer Dan Garber got back on the winning trail last weekend after his devastating first-round knockout defeat against teenage sensation Moses Itauma in March. It was a totally homegrown affair last Saturday, with the Cedar
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Jer Lane shocked at Park Avenue as they blow Finals Day shot against Morley
MORLEY will be playing in the Bradford Premier League’s Rigg Bash T20 Group A Cup finals day on home soil after stunning Bradford side Jer Lane at Park Avenue on Thursday night. The Division One side faced an almighty task to try and beat the Premier
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ANGLING LINES: All Wright on the bite for runaway winner at Moor Monkton Pools
Here are this week's angling lines from Leeds and Listerhills: LEEDS & DISTRICT A.S.A. The result of the last match at Moor Monkton Pools saw D. Wright win with 160lb 9oz. Second place came in with 93lb 6oz, while third, A. Warren, managed
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Wing wizards among ELEVEN absent for Widnes as depleted Bulls loan Hull KR teen
BULLS continue to be left frustrated over Jayden Okunbor, with the winger the headline absentee from their 20-man squad to face Widnes in the Betfred Championship this weekend. He is set to sign permanently from Hull F.C., after a successful loan
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Bradford icon Bateman completes shock move to Warrington from NRL
BRADFORD native and England international John Bateman has completed his long-awaited loan move to Warrington for the rest of the season. But nothing had been officially announced, even though another former Bulls superstar in Sam Burgess, now
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Yorkshire getting ready to rename Headingley as England legend joins club
Global sports partnerships specialists Sporting Group International (SGI) has been appointed by Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) to lead a search for a Stadium Naming Rights Partner for its Headingley Cricket Ground. Home to YCCC since 1890
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Bantams predicted to finish fourth as MK Dons pip them to automatic promotion
Surprise package Tranmere Rovers will be crowned League Two champions, with Doncaster Rovers and MK Dons also securing automatic promotion back to League 1, according to InstantCasinos’ AI Supercomputer. City have been predicted to do well, but
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City new boy trusts boss Alexander that Austria pain will be worth the gain
Bantams defender Neill Byrne is still recovering from a gruelling week in Austria, but he trusts that his new manager Graham Alexander is spot on about the players feeling the benefit by the time their League Two campaign kicks off at MK Dons next
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It's easier to open a safe than a carton or jar
YOU know you’re growing old when you struggle to put on your socks in the morning. You know you’re growing old when you can’t hear the TV unless it’s on full volume. And you know you’re growing old when you would rather watch Great Railway
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New 'bus gate' would limit car travel on busy Bradford street - have your say on plan
CARS could be banned from travelling through a section of one of the busiest main roads in Bradford. As part of plans to shake up travel between Shipley and Bradford, a new “bus gate” has been proposed for Manningham Lane, between Spring Bank Place
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New £20 million bus station officially opened as Mayor hails 'great day for Halifax'
A TOWN’S new state-of-the-art £20 million bus station is now in full use, with West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin snipping the ribbon to send the new building on its journey. All 19 stands are in play at Halifax Bus Station and the new Wade Street
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Man was punched and kicked unconscious on hard shoulder of the M62
A NEAR miss between two HGVs on the M62 motorway resulted in a confrontation on the hard shoulder and one man being punched and kicked unconscious in a serious incident of roadside rage. Bradford Crown Court heard how Charles Douglas violently
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Why an eye-catching mural has appeared in Bradford city centre
AN eye-catching mural has appeared in Bradford city centre as part of a project aimed at brightening up blank walls. More than 100 residents nominated walls in the Bradford district they wanted to see transformed as part of the BD:Walls initiative
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Cupra Leon is an impressive car from a fast-growing brand
As my long-term test of the Cupra Leon drew to a close, I started to reflect on the Cupra brand as a whole in terms of where it is now and where it’s going in the future. Anecdotally, I’ve noticed plenty of them on the roads in recent months, something
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BYD Seal makes a splash in UK
BYD only launched in the UK last year – but has already caused a stir with its three-strong line-up of electric cars. Providing long ranges at competitive prices, the Chinese carmaker is the world’s largest maker of ‘new energy’ vehicles and is
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Two young men avoid jail after carrying machete and large Rambo knife on street
TWO young men have avoided jail for carrying a machete and large Rambo knife on a residential street in Bradford. Kyle Salim, 20, and Naseem Akram, 24, who both live at the same house in Mitcham Drive, Bradford, were sentenced last Tuesday at Bradford
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Hotel Chocolat applies for alcohol licence for new Bradford district store
HOTEL Chocolat has applied for permission to sell alcohol at its first store in the Bradford district. The luxury chocolatier this week applied for an alcohol licence for 4 Brook Street – an empty property in Ilkley town centre – next to Café Nero
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'Weekend of woe' ahead as RAC issues warning to millions of drivers
Drivers have been warned to expect a 'weekend of woe' as millions of drivers hit the roads. The RAC has predicted that 13.8 million motorists in the UK will embark on leisure trips between Friday and Sunday. Under this estimation, this weekend
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Bradford Summer Cup set to offer eye-catching finals day
THE Bradford Summer Cup is upon us once again with an exciting day of footballing action in store on Sunday. The competition offers a number of local sides with the opportunity to get some much-needed gametime before the start of the new season
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Cottingley Fairies cameras first to undergo state-of-the-art scanning
CAMERAS used to create images of the famous Cottingley Fairies are among the first objects to be internally analysed by state-of-the-art scanning technology. The cameras were used by young cousins Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths between 1917
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County's future comes under microscope at forum
NOW the general election is over what does the future hold for Yorkshire as a region? That is the question now being posed by The Yorkshire Society. On July 31, significantly on the eve of Yorkshire Day, an event is to take place: A Forum on the
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All-new Bantams fanzone set to pilot against Sunderland
AN all-new fanzone area named the Bantams Clubhouse will be introduced ahead of the 2024/25 season, and piloted for the first time when the Bantams host Sunderland on Tuesday July 30 (7.30pm). Delivered by the Bradford City Community Foundation
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Mad Morecambe summer continues as another former Bantam links back up with Adams
Derek Adams and underperforming 2021/22 Bradford City squad will probably not be remebered too fondly around these parts. But if you are in need of a strange hit of nostalgia, then look no further than Morecambe, who have probably had a more bizarre
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Police taskforce tackles off-road motorbikes putting moorland birds at risk
RANGERS are liaising with a police taskforce to stop off-road motorbikes on Marsden Moor putting protected bird life at risk. Several illegal off-road motorbikes have been spotted on Marsden Moor on recent weekends. Damage from off-road bikes
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Prostate cancer survivor organises another walk to help beat disease
A FUNDRAISING walk will take place in Otley next month to raise money for Prostate Cancer Research. It is being organised by Yeadon man Reid Haddow, who is a survivor of prostate cancer and now organises fundraising walks to help the charity.
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Reader letter: Forget trams - Bradford needs a better bus service!
SIR - I went to Ilkley today on the train from Forster Square. I went purposely for food shopping as there is an M&S food outlet there and also a very good butchers shop. The train was a brilliant service, on time and a pleasant journey
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Starving and exhausted horse rescued from 'unbearable mud' horror
A BRADFORD equestrian company has been involved in the rescue of a horse that was left for dead in "unbearable mud". Harry Hall, which specialises in equestrian products and services, helped to save one-year-old Philo from "one of the worst cases
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Forensics exam planned after 'suspicious-looking' stolen Land Rover recovered
POLICE in Bradford have launched a forensic examination after recovering a 'suspicion-looking' stolen Land Rover. Officers from the Steerside Enforcement Team spotted the Land Rover Defender, which appeared to be covered in mud and had a flat tyre
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Young Bradford filmmakers invited to showcase their life and city
Bradford's youth are being invited to create and share their stories of growing up and living in the district by mixing family archive material with new footage shot with phones. My Life, My City, organised by Born in Bradford, aims to tap into
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Primary school students close the year with Oliver! performance
TALENTED pupils at Bradford’s Co-op Academy Beckfield in Tyersal wowed audiences with a performance of the classic musical, Oliver! to mark the end of the school year. The troupe of over 20 primary school children brought to life the story along
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90 'much-needed' affordable homes will be built in Bierley
A total of 90 new affordable homes are set to be built in Bierley. The project is a collaboration between social enterprise Places for People and Vistry Group. The Woodlands Edge site will provide open space, green corridors, and landscaping
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Firm secures multi-million-pound contract for iconic building
A PUDSEY-based company has landed a multi-million-pound contract to refurbish Manchester's original skyscraper, Sunlight House. G&H Group, appointed by main contractor MYCO and developer Karrev, will improve the energy performance of the iconic
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Fortnight of £10 deals to celebrate independent businesses this August
Over 15 Bradford venues will offer a £10 deal to shoppers for one exclusive fortnight as part of Bradford BID's ‘Tenner Treats’ campaign, starting August 1. From lunch time offers to evening drinks, coffees, cakes and candles, participating businesses
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Police salary rise of 5% would be step towards 'restoration of fair pay'
The chair of the West Yorkshire Police Federation has published a Facebook post responding to rumours of a pay rise of around five per cent for police officers. Craig Nicholls said: “This anticipated increase ... represents a significant step towards
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I'm a Doctor: These are 7 early signs in your nails of 'serious' health problems
How much can our nails tell us about our health? Quite a lot according to one GP. Dr Bhavini Shah (GMC: 7090158), a LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, has advised Brits that some visual changes in our nails can signal underlying health conditions.
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Two market towns with contrasting fortunes 'more likely than ever' to get rail link
LOCATED just 12 miles apart on opposite sides of the Lancashire-Yorkshire border, two traditional market towns have experienced contrasting fortunes in recent decades. At present, very few people make the move across this particular divide because
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Have your say on plans to cut library opening hours in Bradford
USERS of nine libraries across the district are being asked when they would prefer opening hours to be slashed due to budget cuts. As part of a swathe of cost-cutting measures, Bradford Council plans to reduce the budget of its library service
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'Hard work is paying off' as bar makes the final of T&A awards
THE 'hard work is paying off' for a Bradford bar nominated for a Telegraph & Argus award. The T&A recently launched its Best Pub 2024 competition. Readers were asked to share their favourite drinking establishments - and a fantastic 6,389
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Victim of would-be burglar tells court she's now 'afraid in her own home'
THE victim of a would-be burglar who climbed onto the ledge of her bungalow’s bedroom window and demanded money in the early hours of the morning told a court she is now “afraid in her own home”. The woman’s statement was read to Bradford Crown
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See how part of major Bradford road has been reimagined in 'exceptional' project
A DESIGN project re-imagining the bottom of Great Horton Road - transforming it into a buzzing cultural haven - has won an award. It’s thanks to a collaboration between Bradford Council, Manchester Metropolitan University's Manchester School of
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Campion boss relishing season return as he admits to feeling 'no pressure' this time
CAMPION boss Lee Ashforth is relishing the return of NCEL football and admitted that he’s going into this season with no pressure on his shoulders. His side travel to local rivals, Silsden for the division’s curtain raiser tonight (7:45 pm), and
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Seabrooks Crisps wins top prize at ceremony
A RENOWNED Bradford business topped off a thrilling night by capturing the top prize. Seabrooks Crisps, which had already been named Manufacturer of the Year earlier in the night, took to the stage once again for the final award of the evening
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Regal keen to never forget Bradford home
AN internationally-successful food manufacturer is keen not to forget its Bradford roots after it was named Family Business of the Year. Regal Foods, based in Wallis Street, managed to fend off competition from Adams Food Services and ICS to secure
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Expansion next for well-recognised brand
A WELL-RECOGNISED UK business is hoping a bright future is in-store as its expansion continues. Bradford-based Seabrooks Crisps was named Manufacture of the Year, sponsored by Thorite, over the likes of Tiffin Sandwiches and Mansfield Pollard at
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Local recognition still ‘means a lot’ to chairman
A BUSINESS with 79 years of history was delighted to win a Telegraph & Argus Bradford Means Business award. Airedale Springs, based in Haworth, was given the Sustainability Award. The company is committed to being an industry leader in sustainable
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Customers comes first for Coral Windows
A BRADFORD company continues to look for ways to improve after it was selected as winner of the Innovation Award. The gong, sponsored by Schofield Sweeney, praises businesses who think out of the box to create a product loved by customers.
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‘Underdogs’ credit teamwork for success
A TUTOR service has credited teamwork throughout the last 12 months as the reason behind it being named New Business of the Year. It was a case of second time lucky for Sowing Seeds Tuition, who had been a finalist in this category at last year
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The local names you need to watch out for in the Olympics
IT'S that time again folks! Whether it's athletics, swimming, or the new sport of breakdancing, strap yourself in for an adrenalin-fuelled fortnight. Olympic fever is set to grip the nation from today - here are some West Yorkshire names to
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Training essential to keep industry moving
A LONG-RUNNING Bradford family business is determined to keep putting training at the forefront. Bagnalls, which was established in 1875, was chosen as winner of the Bradford College-sponsored Excellence in Training Award over other nominees Anchor
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Community work means everything to us
COMMUNITY work means everything to one Bradford business that has remarkably been going since 1878. Sovereign Healthcare received the Business in the Community Award ahead of Tong Garden Centre and Yorkshire Building Society. The century-and-a-half
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Schofield Sweeney is victorious once again
ONE of the city’s largest legal firms is celebrating winning Employer of the Year once again at the Telegraph & Argus Bradford Means Business Awards. Schofield Sweeney, which is headquartered in Bradford and has been running for 26 years, claimed
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First Bradford award for 22-year-old company
A COMPANY that has been running for most of this century was overjoyed to win its first award in its home of Bradford. Commerce Business Systems has been a business in the city since 2002. It has been victorious on the national scene but never
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‘Reality check’ led to teen taking up new job
A YOUNG electrician came through a tough field to be named Apprentice of the Year. Tommy Taylor (Mansfield Pollard) was up against Ella Baxter (Care Dynamics), Mohammed Safir (ACS) and Holly McLeod (Solenis). Tommy spoke to the T&A about
