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'Really strong': Alexander verdict after Bantams ride another challenge at Tranmere
GRAHAM Alexander was delighted with a “really strong performance” as City made it two wins in a week. Andy Cook’s double saw off Tranmere at Prenton Park on an afternoon when they faced more defensive disruption. Neill Byrne dropped out of
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Shots fired at Bradford home in broad daylight
SHOTS have been fired at a Bradford home in broad daylight. Police said they received reports of shots being fired from a vehicle towards a house on Smith Avenue in Wibsey shortly after noon on Saturday. Armed officers attended the scene and
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Public spending watchdog issues comment on Bradford Live situation
THE National Audit Office is aware of matters relating to Bradford Live - but "currently has no plans" to examine them, the Telegraph & Argus has learned. In the summer, a Freedom of Information Act request submitted by the T&A revealed that
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LIVE BLOG: Tranmere Rovers 0 Bradford City 2
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Man suspected of making £140,000 worth of fake car insurance claims
A MAN has been arrested in Bradford on suspicion of insurance fraud. Officers from City of London Police said the 41-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of October 1. He is alleged to have made around £140,000 worth of fake car insurance
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Walks: Exploring Pen-y-Ghent in a day on legendary Settle to Carlisle Railway
USING the Settle Carlisle Railway for a one way walk is an excellent way of enjoying the countryside. Add in a climb of Pen-y-Ghent and a walk along the River Ribble and you have a fine day out in one of the most lovely parts of the Dales. Take the
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Funeral of much-loved Bradford teenager takes place
THE funeral of a much-loved Bradford teenager has been held. Police searching for missing 15-year-old Zakir Muhammad Mughal found his body in Chellow Dene Reservoir just before 6pm on Thursday evening. Zakir's funeral took place at Bradford's
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Novelty trunks and staged blokey banter: Enough of the TV travel bromances!
DO we really need another jolly boys trip on the telly? If you want to pitch a travel show, all you need is two or three celebrity blokes, a motorhome, a couple of Vespas and an open road in the Med. Cue high jinks in the sunshine with Gordon,
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Bradford Council's leadership 'in crisis', says Tory MP ahead of no-confidence vote
A TORY MP has described Labour-run Bradford Council's leadership as being "in crisis" - and said it is "now time for a fresh start". Robbie Moore, Conservative MP for Keighley and Ilkley, made the comments in a video released ahead of a key Council
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Student police officer caught with weapon inside rucksack 11 days into job
A STUDENT police officer was caught with a weapon inside a rucksack just 11 days into the job. Police Constable Ryan Draper, 29, would have been sacked had he not resigned, a West Yorkshire Police misconduct hearing found last Friday. Draper
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Happy days growing up in Barkerend - and does anyone else recall the dead whale?
ALAN WHITFIELD shares his recollections of Barkerend - as well as a very ‘fishy’ memory. I was born in Edinburgh in 1942, and when my father was demobbed after the war he moved the family to Bradford, I assume for work, as we had no connections
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'We must do more to tackle prejudice and support British Muslims' says QED founder
I READ with interest a recent report from the independent thinktank Equi examining the importance of British Muslims to the country’s economy. Despite its rather dry title - The Economic Contribution of British Muslims to the UK’s Growth and Prosperity
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'Seats for 2,000 Bingo devotees...' Looking back at Bradford's Top Rank Club
‘BINGO is big business,’ reported the T&A on October 8, 1969 when the city’s Top Rank Club opened: ‘Top Rank Clubs provide the best possible facilities for more than eight million regulars hoping to make a fortune. But Bradford Top Rank in
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Pumpkins and witchy tales aplenty at stately home this autumn
STUNNING architecture, history, woodland and lakeside walks await at Castle Howard this autumn. But on top of its year-round attractions, the 900-year-old stately home is hosting a number of special events that will appeal to all the family.
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CCTV footage released in search for man after Post Office burglary
POLICE have released CCTV footage in their search for a man they would like to speak to after a burglary at a Post Office in Bradford. The incident happened at Southfield Lane Post Office in Little Horton at around 4.45pm on June 4. A suspect
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Father and son photographers capture stunning village scenes in new book
YORKSHIRE’S villages represent a way of life from the past. In their new book Yorkshire Villages, father and son photographers Dave and Paul Zdanowicz - both members of the Telegraph & Argus Camera Club - aim their lens at a variety of locations
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From a tea room to a zoo - Looking back at Shipley Glen Pleasure Grounds
THE Pleasure Grounds on Prod Lane started life as Vulcan House built in 1879 by the Perry family. This article presents detailed new research tracing their history and development from that date until their closure in 2005. * Tearooms: Vulcan
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Explorer Scout unit in Bradford celebrates its first anniversary
Explorer Scouts in Greengates celebrated their first anniversary. Launched in September 2023, the unit is part of the Bradford North scouting district, providing activities for young people aged 14 to 17. The group offers a haven for local
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Anchor awarded RSPCA's platinum PawPrints award for 2024
Anchor has received the RSPCA's platinum PawPrints award for the second consecutive year. The not-for-profit housing and care provider, which supports older people, was recognised for its commitment to animal welfare. Anchor was the first national
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Corporate project manager named top housing champion
A corporate project manager has been named as one of the top 30 housing champions. Carolina Padovezi de Oliveira, who works for Manningham Housing Association, has been recognised by Housing Today for her excellent work and commitment. Originally
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Firm makes new appointments as it experiences 'rapid period of growth'
A business has made six new appointments. Inspectas, in Drighlington, has appointed new staff from trainee to board level, adding expertise in various fields. This includes fire, equipment, lab, asbestos, and business development professionals
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New images show how £19m flood alleviation scheme is progressing in Brighouse
WORK to better protect Brighouse from flooding is expected to be completed in 2026. Flood resilience programme partners heard the scheme, estimated at about £19 million, will better protect 55 homes and 359 businesses in the Calderdale town, one
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Former Bradford Lord Mayor says son should not have tried to escape justice
A former Lord Mayor of Bradford whose son fled abroad to avoid a trial has said he should not have tried to escape justice. Yaser Hussain skipped bail in 2012 on the first day of a seven-week trial into money laundering and perverting the course
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Bradford homeless people have been injured by out of control fires, councillors told
HOMELESS people have been injured after fires lit for warmth spread out of control, fire chiefs have revealed. In recent months, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has been visiting areas in the city that have become “hotspots” for deliberate
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Man fined after six 100-year-old trees were illegally felled outside £700,000 house
A MAN has been fined after admitting responsibility for the felling of six protected oak trees, each over 100 years old. The trees, in the Nab Wood area of the Bradford district, had an estimated value to the local environment of £250,000.
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Beauty therapist says she is 'over the moon’ to be in final 10 of competition
A BEAUTY therapist who started her business as a teenager is “over the moon” to be included in the final 10 for a Telegraph & Argus competition. We asked readers to share which beauty salon in the district they thought should take the top spot
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Bradford singer loved by RnB radio presenter on bringing back classic soul sounds
A Bradford singer who started over and went back to her roots is celebrating after being played on national radio. Sinead Campbell, who previously went by Premaura, has returned with new soulful songs following a two year break from making music
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Law firm removes banner that breached planning rules
A LAW firm in the district has been forced to remove a banner that breached planning rules after a concerned resident complained to Bradford Council. Makin Dixon, in Keighley, said it was “amazed” that the banner had “bothered an individual so
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Police pledge to close down brothels and tackle exploitation in Bradford suburb
TACKLING exploitation and closing down brothels are among the priorities for police in a Bradford suburb. Officers in the Great Horton are working to tackle several issues after concerns were raised by residents. In the 'My Neighbourhood' section
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Guiseley and Farsley vying for potential FA Cup dates with Bantams
GUISELEY and Farsley Celtic both need just one more win in the FA Youth Cup to potentially set up a mouthwatering derby clash against Bradford City. Like in the senior competition, League One and Two sides enter the tournament at the first round
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Man convicted for dealing heroin avoids jail after committing another drug offence
A BRADFORD district man who was previously convicted for dealing heroin has avoided jail after committing another drug offence. Ryan Barnes, of Leylands Lane in Keighley, was stopped by police in an Audi A1 on March 17, 2022, when his manner of
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Singh urges Farsley to savour historic FA Cup day despite pitch frustrations
FRUSTRATION for Farsley Celtic remains, despite having an extremely exciting fourth round of qualifying tie in the FA Cup today. The West Yorkshire based side are currently having to play their ‘home’ fixtures away from their usual base - The Citadel
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Former Bulls duo on journey from Bowling and Dudley Hill to Super League finale
Two former Bulls players, who learned their trade at two of Bradford’s most storied amateur rugby league clubs, are looking to make history with Hull KR at Old Trafford tonight. Bradford native Elliot Minchella is Rovers’ captain, while Keighley-born
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Yorkshire make huge signing of England World Cup winner despite Tier Two status
Yorkshire County Cricket Club have announced the signing of Lauren Winfield-Hill, with the accomplished cricketer joining Yorkshire Women in the new domestic structure. A serial winner, Winfield-Hill has put pen to paper on a four-year contract
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Bradford Dragons fightback in vain after hosts Hemel Storm blow them away
THE Bradford Dragons were left to rue a disastrous third quarter at Hemel Storm last Saturday, as they slipped to an 87-79 defeat in their opening National Basketball League Division One season. Hemel led by just four at half-time, but they racked
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NATH'S NATTERS: The dos and don'ts of a trip to Toulouse with the Bulls
THE T&A are back off to France, one year on from last season’s play-off agony in Toulouse. We’re very much hoping for a different outcome this time around, not just on the field either. My colleague Harry Williams is going to this semi-final
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Keighley lock in Lambourne and Nuu for Cougar Park stay
KEIGHLEY Cougars have announced two more retentions for the 2025 season. Earlier this week, they announced that vice-captain Aaron Brown and Australian second row Lachlan Lanskey were staying put at Cougar Park, as they look to gain promotion to
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"Direct" Avenue suiting Sykes as former Campion man starts scoring again
PADDY Sykes has found himself in unfamiliar territory at Bradford (Park Avenue) this season. A free-scoring striker with Campion over the last few years, he has struggled for goals since moving to Horsfall. But perhaps it was nothing to do
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EOC believes Bulls and Toulouse both got "what was needed" before seismic semi
BRADFORD Bulls head coach Eamon O’Carroll insists his side “needed” last Sunday’s game against Featherstone to set themselves up for tomorrow’s mammoth Betfred Championship play-off semi-final at Toulouse. Both Toulouse and Bradford might just
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City striker Cook is "best header of the ball I've ever seen"
TYREIK Wright hailed Andy Cook’s aerial power and confessed: I don’t know how he does it. Cook is on the trail of another former club today as City go to Tranmere – where he has scored three goals in his last two visits. The City dressing room