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'I will cherish all the memories I have with you': Zayn Malik's tribute to Liam Payne
BRADFORD-born One Direction star Zayn Malik has paid a touching tribute to Liam Payne. The 31-year-old, who found fame on The X Factor with the boy band, died after falling from a balcony on the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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One Direction bandmates 'devastated' following Liam Payne's death
Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates have paid tribute to him following the singer's sudden death. Payne died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 16 aged 31. Police in Buenos Aires shared that
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Bulls hit by massive bombshell as O'Carroll quits to work at Super League club
The Bradford Bulls have sensationally announced that head coach Eamon O’Carroll will be leaving the club to accept an opportunity to work at a full-time Super League club. Bradford Bulls CEO Jason Hirst said: “Eamon informed me, this week, that
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Woman, 82, fighting for life after suffering serious injuries in two-car crash
POLICE have issued an appeal for witnesses after an elderly woman suffered serious injuries in a two-car crash this afternoon. The 82-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in the crash on Rawdon Road, Horsforth, which remains closed as police
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Look back: Woolies window dresser to rock n roll star!
IN the latest of his profiles of leading figures on Bradford’s music scene, DEREK AJ LISTER celebrates the career of Sandra Ainsworth - aka Sandra Day: Female pop vocalist Sandra was born in Batley in 1942 and attended Foxcroft Girls School at
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Latest on lane closures at Chain Bar after burst water main caused flooding
AN update has been issued after a burst water main caused major disruption at the Chain Bar roundabout. The incident was first reported just after 2.30pm on Wednesday afternoon. Yorkshire Water said the burst, on a large diameter main, caused
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Up to 5,000 mourners pay their respects to Shabir Hussain at funeral in Bradford
AN ESTIMATED 5,000 people turned out today to pay their respects following the death of Shabir Hussain, the founder of the hugely successful Akbar's restaurant group. On Wednesday morning, it was announced Mr Hussain, chairman and CEO of Akbar's
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Road closed and people urged to avoid the area after serious crash
ONE person has been rushed to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a crash that has closed a road. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area following the crash on Rawdon Road, Horsforth. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said
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First look at new 'beautifully designed' store opening in The Broadway TODAY
A NEW clothing store is to open in The Broadway - and the Telegraph & Argus has an exclusive first look. After months of preparation, lifestyle brand Sapphire will arrive at the Bradford shopping centre on Friday. It is opening in the former
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MP visits trackbed of disused rail line as campaign to reopen route gathers pace
CAMPAIGNERS who want the government and rail industry to reopen a 12-mile link between Skipton and East Lancashire have met the new Labour MP for Pendle and Clitheroe for talks and a walk on the old route, which was shut in the 1970s. Members of
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Grade II listed tearoom removed in 8,000 pieces and put in storage prior to rebuild
A LISTED tearoom dating back to the 1800s has been dismantled meticulously piece-by-piece as a major rail upgrade continues in West Yorkshire. The historic timber-boarded structure has been removed in over 8,000 pieces and is now in storage ready
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Nearly 1,500 cannabis plants worth £800,000 seized from 'drugs factory'
NEARLY 1,500 cannabis plants potentially worth £800,000 have been seized from what police described as a 'drugs factory'. Enquiries remain ongoing after officers made the discovery in Huddersfield town centre on Wednesday. Nearly 1,500 cannabis
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Bantams show effectiveness when they strike first blow
CITY are one of the best in League Two when it comes to winning games after scoring first. Stats show how effective they are after opening the scoring. The Bantams have netted first 17 times in the league since Graham Alexander took the Valley
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'Luxury' 67-home development proposed for farmland
FARMLAND in the Spen Valley is set to be transformed into 67 “luxury” homes. The application from Newett Homes, Martin House and Alistair Richard Wood to Kirklees Council would see the properties brought to Lower Blacup Farm, sitting to the west
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Police pleased Bradford money launderer is finally in jail after 12 years on the run
POLICE have spoken of their satisfaction that "great partnership working with overseas authorities" finally resulted in a Bradford money launderer being locked up. Yasar Hussain, who fled the country while he was standing trial, was sent to jail
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Work on delayed £10.5m bus station finally getting underway after costs soar
BUILDING work lasting a year is getting underway on Heckmondwike’s new bus station, after delays set the scheme back by several months. Under the original plans set out in 2021, the project would have been finished by April this year for £4.97m
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Covid XEC cases on the rise - what is known about the new variant so far
The new Covid XEC variant has been detected in the UK as it continues to spread across the world. The new Covid variant was first detected in Germany earlier this year and has now been identified in 29 different countries. The new strain is
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Appeal for CCTV after crash involving car and motorcycle on major road
POLICE have issued an appeal after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle. The collision occurred at the junction of Saltaire Road and Upper Mary Street at around 2.15pm last Saturday (October 12). An orange motorcycle was travelling from
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Former Bulls man England joins Cougars on permanent deal after loan from Fev
KEIGHLEY Cougars have announced that back row Brad England has signed a new multi-year deal with the club. The former Bradford Bulls player joined Cougars on loan in July, on a deal until the end of the season, but injury and suspension disrupted
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Reader letter: What is the cost of Tracy Brabin's trip to Nashville?
SIR - The T&A (October 14) rightly queries the cost of West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin's week-long trip to Nashville, USA, said to be a "trade mission". A WYCA spokesperson said that the Mayor is a "formidable force for the region". Well,
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Reader letter: 'Fireworks are blighting our lives'
SIR - The problem of fireworks has been going on for years and is getting worse. Several years ago our MP raised it in Parliament, but was dismissed by Jacob Rees-Mogg as harmless fun. I'll wager if it was by his home on a daily basis, action would
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Heavy traffic on Chain Bar as disruption continues following flooding
A LANE remains closed at Chain Bar as disruption continues following yesterday's flooding on the roundabout. The burst water main was first reported just after 2.30pm on Wednesday afternoon. In a statement issued at around 4pm, Yorkshire Water
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Chefs pass on culinary skills for learners to use throughout life
THE FORMER Salts Sports & Social Club in Saltaire has been transformed into Salts Hub, a community-use building that currently houses several community interest companies and charities which work with groups in the local area. These groups include:
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‘No project too small, large, weird or wonderful’ for bespoke Ilkley framers
WEAVERBIRD Workshop in Ilkley showcases the work of local artists as well as providing a framing service for everything from paintings and maps to jockey silks and baby’s first shoes. Philippa Enever, owner of Weaverbird Workshop - Telegraph &
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£5 million scheme set to transform landmark building
A MAJOR £5 million project is set to transform a landmark town-centre building. The Project Beacon initiative will see the redevelopment of St Andrew's Church, Keighley, and its adjacent hall. The aim of the venture is to massively improve
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‘Stopping up’ order is placed on Bradford street for works
AN ORDER has been put in place for the ‘stopping up’ of a Bradford road. This affects public rights to use Purbeck Court in Holme Wood, including its car parking area, to enable development works permitted by Bradford Council. Stopping up a
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Ex-One Direction star Liam Payne's last social media post hours before his death
Just hours before his death at a hotel in Buenos Aires, former One Direction band member Liam Payne was posting on social media. Local police said the 31-year-old fell from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo
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'Humble' Cook deserves hero-worship at Valley Parade
ANDY Cook loves the adulation he gets from City fans – and deserves it all. The striker is enjoying a superb start to the season as he tops the League Two scoring charts. Cook has also moved into the City all-time top five for goals as he moves
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Residents reminded of potential fines for unsafe Halloween decorations
UK residents are being warned about potential fines for unsafe Halloween decorations. Homeowners could face penalties for trip hazards, falling objects, or poorly lit areas. In previous years, councils have fined or taken legal action in response
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Health and Care Partnership to host live Partnership Board meeting
West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership’s Partnership Board is set to meet on Tuesday, October 22 at 1.30pm for a livestreamed, online video conference. The meeting will be available to the public to watch, with a recording made available afterwards
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Dog owners warned of toxic varieties of mushroom to watch out for
Dog owners are being warned of the dangers posed by fungi and mushrooms to their pets. According to Kennel Store, September to November is peak mushroom season in the UK, and though fungi can be picturesque when on a walk, varieties can be "incredibly
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Bradford 2025: City of Culture set to inspire young people
BRADFORD 2025 UK City of Culture is set to inspire district-wide transformation. The initiative aims to use arts and culture for 'lasting positive change.' Focusing on local talent and developing a lively and sustainable cultural sector, Bradford
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Yorkshire Air Ambulance sends 700 handwritten postcards
Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) is thanking its supporters with 700 handwritten postcards. The charity's 'Ta Very Much' day sees YAA staff, including paramedics, doctors, and pilots, pause their duties to personally thank randomly selected donors
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Teachers would favour schools advertising 'flexible friendly' jobs
More than half of teachers in Yorkshire and the North East are more likely to apply to schools that offer flexible working, according to research commissioned by the Department for Education's Teaching Vacancies. The study found that 55 per cent
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Youngsters' take on West Side Story coming to Ilkley's King's Hall
A troupe of young people is set to perform a classic musical in Ilkley. Ilkley Musical Theatre Society will present West Side Story at the King's Hall and Winter Garden from November 13 to 16. The cast, consisting of around 30 teenagers aged
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University of Bradford unveils new 10-metre-wide LED screen
THE University of Bradford has unveiled a new 10-metre-wide 4K resolution LED screen. The display was installed in the university's largest lecture theatre, Horton D, also known as 'the Barn.' This is part of a £3.5 million campus-wide technological
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Yorkshire Building Society appoints new non-executive director
A new non-executive director has been appointed at Yorkshire Building Society. The Bradford-headquartered building society confirmed that Janet Pope will join its board at the end of the month. Ms Pope has more than 30 years' experience in
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Plans to build new 72-bed care home in Bradford are approved
PLANS to build a new 72-bed care home in the Eccleshill area have been approved by Bradford Council. Torsion Care will build the new home on currently vacant land at Kimberwicke Walk, off Harrogate Road. The site is next to Eccleshill Retail Park
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Man, 24, with 'appalling record' of motoring offences is now behind bars
A BRADFORD man with an “appalling record” for motoring offences has been jailed for driving whilst disqualified - with no insurance - when he was banned from using a motor vehicle. Charlie Faulding also had parts of two separate suspended prison
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Push to clear fly-tipping from district's streets before Bonfire Night
WASTE and fly-tipping that could be used to start blazes on Bonfire Night is being collected in a blitz to clean the district’s streets. Bradford Council’s Street Cleansing teams are working with Incommunities teams to remove fly-tipped waste from
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Man snared by group that hunts and exposes online sexual predators
A GROUP that hunts and exposes online sexual predators caught a man who sent indecent images of himself to a girl he believed to be just 13 years old. Steven Livesey sent a string of messages, plus photographs of his erect penis, to the girl over
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Council meeting disrupted by protestors before pension fund debate
PROTESTORS calling for the West Yorkshire Pension fund to divest from companies with links to Israel temporarily halted a Bradford Council meeting. At a full Council meeting on Tuesday, members debated a motion brought by Independent Councillor
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Shop of 33 years to shut amid 'horrific rise in bills and struggling high street'
"THE high street is dying and I have no intention of being there when it dies." Those are the words of a trader who is closing his shop, which has been in the heart of Brighouse town centre for more than three decades. John Murphy, 46, who
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Great and good of Bradford pay tribute to 'King of Curry'
THE GREAT and good have been paying tribute after the death of a pioneering Bradford restaurateur known as the 'King of Curry' who founded a nationwide chain. On Wednesday morning, it was announced Shabir Hussain, chairman and CEO of Akbar's, had
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Myers banned for four games and fined following costly semi-final tackle
JAYDEN Myers will be banned for Bulls’ first four games of 2025. The young centre was sin-binned during the second half of Bradford’s 21-20 Betfred Championship play-off semi-final defeat to Toulouse, but his agony did not end there. On Monday
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Avenue bring back former favourite in double deal with Halifax
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have announced two midweek signings, as they continue to build a squad that they hope can challenge for promotion from the Northern Premier League East Division. One of this is young midfielder Ted Lavelle, who returns to
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Campion thrash Eccleshill in fitting tribute to former secretary
CAMPION paid a fitting tribute to a much-missed club stalwart on Tuesday night, as they won 4-0 at home to Bradford rivals Eccleshill United. The Red and Blacks were playing their first game since learning of the death of long-serving former club
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Bulls divide opinion with huge decision over Odsal fixtures in 2025
BRADFORD Bulls appear to have split the fanbase after making a major decision over their games at Odsal next season. In an announcement on social media yesterday, the club confirmed that all home fixtures during the summer months will be played
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Keighley boxer "buzzing" to fight for first-ever title in Manchester next month
KEIGHLEY boxer Ibrahim Nadim will be facing the biggest bout of his career to date next month. Speaking to the Keighley News a few weeks ago, the 25-year-old said he was hopeful of competing for the Central Area or English super-featherweight title
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'Competition is biggest thing in football': Sanderson faces test at City
CITY have thrown down the challenge to Olly Sanderson to bounce back from being dropped. The on-loan Fulham striker has not featured since being subbed at half-time in the Harrogate loss. He was named on the bench at Morecambe but did not come
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Which?'s best and worst energy companies for green credentials revealed
Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy have come top in the latest Which? annual rankings of energy firm green credentials, while E and Outfox the Market finished bottom. The top three earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full