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Nightclubs make memories - let's hope we don't lose them
FROM my late teens to my mid-twenties, I was a regular at nightclubs. Living in the North East, from the age of 18 my friends and I would often go clubbing to Philmores in Saltburn, The Madison in Middlesbrough, Club Fiesta in Stockton and Top
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Reader letter: 'Greyhound welfare is at the heart of our sport'
SIR - Animal Aid’s campaign is the latest attempt from the extreme end of the animal rights agenda to use inaccurate, biased and sensationalist information as justification to call for a ban on greyhound racing (‘Time For Dog Racing Days To End’, T
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Bulls add to trio of halves as youth star signs new deal after Championship loan
BRADFORD Bulls have announced that homegrown talent Sam Ackroyd has signed a new one-year deal with the club. Ackroyd, a half-back who can also fill in at hooker, featured in two pre-season games in 2024, making his first start against Hull FC
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Car rolls onto its roof in spectacular rush hour crash in Bradford
A car rolled onto its roof in a spectacular crash on the edge of Bradford city centre. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the bottom of Manchester Road, at the junction with Croft Street, where a car had ended up on its roof. The
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Fixtures galore as Dennygirls in eight-goal drubbing
OUR local women’s football teams were involved in a full West Riding County League programme, with mixed results. In the County Premier, Wyke Wanderers were on the road, away to Sherburn White Rose, with both teams eager to pick up another three
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‘We hear the audience laughing and crying': Ghost the Musical heads for Alhambra
WHEN Ghost was released in cinemas in 1990, it affected people more deeply than your average big screen love story. This was a story about loss and grief. It was also a memorable comedy - earning Whoopi Goldberg an Oscar for her portrayal of pohney
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Plans to build industrial starter units on Bradford site are approved
A NEW industrial development can be built on Bowling Back Lane after the scheme was downsized. An application to build seven industrial starter units, on a section of the former Bowling Iron Works site, went before a planning committee earlier
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Labour accused of 'defending indefensible' over Winter Fuel Payment cuts
LABOUR councillors were accused of “defending the indefensible” during a debate on the Government’s planned cuts to Winter Fuel Payments. At Tuesday’s meeting of Bradford Council, three opposition parties, Conservatives, Greens and Liberal Democrats
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Accountant who stole more than £250k from her employer is jailed
AN accountant who stole more than a quarter of a million pounds from her employer is today beginning a 30-month prison sentence. Anne-Marie Dinsdale set up fake invoices at the company where she worked and over a four-year-period fraudulently channelled
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Early Christmas present for more than a dozen jobseekers
CHRISTMAS cheer arrived early for more than a dozen people who were out of work after they secured employment at toy stores in Bradford and surrounding areas for the festive period. Smyths Toys Superstores has employed 14 people who have completed
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Debate rages on over future of 'prized asset' hit by council closure
THE FUTURE of Cleckheaton Town Hall was debated by Kirklees Council thanks to the efforts of thousands from the community. In September 2023, Cabinet agreed to mothball the historic building to save cash, with council documents revealing the hall
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Yorkshire Tea discontinues popular breakfast drink amid 'national shortage'
Yorkshire Tea has confirmed it will be axing a popular breakfast tea, leaving fans gutted. The firm will be discontinuing its "Toast and Jam" teabags, which were launched all the way back in 2020, despite being popular with many customers.
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Bradford man found safe and well, police confirms
A MISSING Bradford man has been found safe and well. Frederick Cordingley, 73, was reported missing this morning just after 11am. He was last seen at the Bradford Royal Infirmary. Full West Yorkshire Police statement A spokesperson
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Five men arrested after large brawl sees three treated in hospital for face injuries
FIVE men have been arrested over a large brawl on a major Bradford road. Three of those men were taken to hospital for facial injuries. The fight took place on Great Horton Road on Wednesday. Police were called to reports of an ongoing
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Inside one of the country’s leading hen-do accommodations
Imagine if every Friday you had to pack up all your belongings and leave your home, so that a group of strangers could move in for the weekend. This is the reality of life for the Hughes family in Huddersfield Not for Charlotte and Darren Hughes
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Huge emergency response as police, ambulances and firefighters scrambled to riverbank
EMERGENCY services were scrambled to a Bradford district river this lunchtime. Police, fire, and ambulance were called to reports for a concern for safety at Bradford Amateur Rowing Club on the River Aire. A person was rescued from the river
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'There's loads of years left if you do things right': Message to City's 30 somethings
IT WAS a substitution that combined 71 years of experience. The double change to bring on Paul Huntington and Corry Evans to see out City’s win at Tranmere was well in the veteran category. Huntington was making his debut for the club at 37
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Avenue resolve tense Farsley dispute to ensure Horsfall clash remains on
FARSLEY Celtic will be playing at Bradford (Park Avenue) tonight after all, after their hosts almost withdrew their offer. Ongoing pitch work at The Citadel has forced Farsley to play their home games at a variety of alternative venues so far this
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New Bratislava and Malmö flights from Leeds Bradford Airport
Jet2CityBreaks has introduced two new Christmas market destinations from Leeds Bradford Airport: Bratislava and Malmö. The destinations, in Slovakia and Sweden respectively, have been added to Jet2CityBreaks' flight network for the winter 2024/
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Refurbished play area is officially opened by Lord Mayor
A REFURBISHED play area has been officially unveiled. Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Bev Mullaney, cut the ribbon at the reopening of the playground, off Royd House Road, Long Lee, Keighley. New equipment for the Bradford Council-owned
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Library to shut later this month for major refurbishment
ECCLESHILL Library will close at the end of the month ahead of a major refurbishment. It will close from Monday, October 28, for several weeks, with Bradford Council saying it is expected to reopen in time for early 2025 when the district celebrates
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Tickets on sale now for the 17th Ilkley Beer Festival
TICKETS have gone on sale for the 17th Ilkley Beer Festival which returns in 2025 on Friday and Saturday, February 7 and 8. The 2025 festival will offer over 20,000 pints of cask ale, craft beers, lagers, ciders, wine, Prosecco, and a popular gin
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Woman, 82, dies in hospital after crash, police confirm
AN elderly woman has died following a crash, West Yorkshire Police has confirmed. Emergency services were scrambled to Rawdon Road, Horsforth, near the junction with Hall Lane, on Thursday afternoon where there had been a crash involving a blue
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Bantams v Gillingham preview: possible line-ups, referee, match odds
CHECK out our preview as City look to make it three wins on the bounce. Kick-off: Saturday, October 19 (3pm) Venue: Valley Parade Possible line-ups BRADFORD CITY GK Sam Walker, CH Cheick Diabate, CH Neill Byrne, CH Jack Shepherd
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Dram shops to cocktails: Bradford pub historian traces story of gin drinking
WE have always had an ambiguous relationship with alcohol. People love it for the pleasure it brings and others hate it for the harm it can do to individuals, families and the wider society. This makes it a fascinating subject. Alcohol is so much
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Bradford Bulls fans react to shock O’Carroll departure
BRADFORD Bulls fans have taken to social media to give their thoughts on the shock news that Eamon O’Carroll will no longer be the head coach of the club. The side from Odsal confirmed the 37-year-old’s departure yesterday evening and it sent shockwaves
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Freeview launching and closing channels amid 'important changes' to UK TVs
Freeview is making some changes including launching new channels and shutting others down. So with that in mind, you might fancy giving your set-top box or TV a retune. The popular free-to-view service has just announced some 'important changes
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DWP update as thousands ordered to repay benefits over 'innocent mistake'
Debts unwittingly racked up by carers due to overpayments of their allowance should be written off immediately, the Government has been urged as it announced a review into the issue. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall acknowledged the problem
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Two major Bradford roads partially blocked after crashes this morning
A PERSON was taken to hospital this morning as two major Bradford roads remain blocked following crashes. Disruption has been caused on Great Horton Road and Thornton Road. West Yorkshire Police attended a two-vehicle collision on Thornton
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Former Manningham Mills and Bradford & Bingley spinner destroys England in Test
FORMER Bradford Premier League bowler Noman Ali produced an astonishing bowling performance for Pakistan this morning, almost single-handedly ensuring his country levelled their ongoing Test Series against England. On a nine-day old track in Multan
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Police issue CCTV images as they investigate charity shop thefts
POLICE have issued CCTV images of a man they want to identify as part of an inquiry into thefts at a charity shop. West Yorkshire Police said the thefts happened at the Forget Me Not charity shop on Northgate in Heckmondwike between September 16
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Sainsbury's apologises customers as FSA issues 'do not eat' warning
Sainsbury’s has apologised to customers who have been issued a “do not eat” warning over one of the supermarket’s products. Sainsbury’s is recalling its own brand Onion Rings because they pose a possible health risk to some customers. The onion
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Meet kitties looking for their forever home at cat cafe this weekend
A CAT cafe will be held this weekend to raise funds for Allerton Cat Rescue. It will run on Saturday (October 19) from 1pm until 4pm and is £10 per person, while children go free. A spokesperson said: "Come along and have a tea, coffee, cake
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Two cars - including Mercedes - seized on key Bradford road
TWO cars including a Mercedes were seized on a key Bradford road by police. The Operation Steerside Team was busy on Manningham Lane. The male driver of the Mercedes was reported after the vehicle was found to be insured to a female. No
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Bradford charity shop to hold pyjama party to raise funds for Marie Curie
THE Marie Curie charity shop on the high street in Shipley is gearing up for a pyjama evening on Thursday, October 24, from 4pm to 6pm. The Market Square shop, which raises funds for the UK’s leading end of life charity, has been a part of the
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'He's a difficult one': Gills boss on challenge of containing Cook
MARK Bonner admits Gillingham will have their work cut out keeping a lid on Andy Cook. City’s 34-year-old birthday boy has been in scintillating form in front of goal – and the Kent side are on full alert. “He’s just excellent at crosses,”
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New online platform launched for building control
BRADFORD homeowners and businesses can now complete their entire building control approval application process on a single platform. The Building Control page, part of Planning Portal and operated by TerraQuest, has introduced a feature allowing
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Immersive tech treatment for children's depression gets funding boost
An immersive technology-based treatment for depression in children has been awarded more than £100,000 in funding. D:ReAMVR, developed by Bradford-based digital health startup Ascentys, received the funding through Mindset-XR, a government scheme
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Modern slavery interview series launches with news anchor video
A series of first-person video interviews has been launched by The Anti-Slavery Collective, in which the personal epiphanies of activists regarding modern slavery are shared. The My Epiphany series, launched to mark Anti-Slavery Day (October 18
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Giant Wotsit and Monster Munch costumes return for Halloween
Walkers has announced the return of its Scarily Giant Wotsit and Monster Munch costumes for Halloween. The crisp brand has brought back the oversize inflatables after what it describes as sell-out success last year. Celebrities Sam Thompson
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Heating rationed by nearly 4 in 10 Yorkshire and the Humber parents
A survey has revealed that almost four in ten parents in Yorkshire and the Humber are rationing their heating to save money. The National Parent Survey, conducted by YouGov on behalf of the parenting charity Parentkind, found that 36 per cent of
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Rag rugging and story time among family learning festival events
The Bradford Family Learning Festival is set to inspire curiosity this month. Thousands of adults and children are expected to attend the series of events, which runs from Saturday, October 26, to Friday, November 1. The Bradford Council's
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Relatives of elderly residents abused by care workers speak out after court case
RELATIVES of elderly residents who were abused by care home workers have spoken out after the pair were locked up. Simran Asif threw a box of tissues at 90-year-old dementia sufferer Brian Ford whilst Ridha Kazmi was filmed pouring water down
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Multi-million-pound transformation of derelict city centre mill is completed
A MULTI-million-pound renovation of a derelict mill has transformed the building into a digital, science, and health training facility for Bradford College students. Garden Mills on Thornton Road recently opened its doors to staff and students
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Well-known business moves into new home after 'stressful and upsetting' few months
A WELL-known town-centre salon whose future was in jeopardy just a few months ago has found a new permanent home. Hairavanti was founded in Cavendish Street, Keighley, by brothers Nino and Pietro Risidi in 1979, and grew into an award-winning integral
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City centre flats conversion will have 'adequate natural light' for future residents
FLATS in a city centre residential conversion will “comply with legal space standards” and “provide occupants with adequate levels of natural light". A proposal to convert Quest House on Vicar Lane – former Government office space - into 34 flats
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Permanent gates to be installed at rail arches in Bradford by end of year
WORK to install new gates and lighting at the rail arches at Forster Square Station is due to be completed before the end of the year. The work to seal off the arches, which have been used by rough sleepers in recent years, was announced earlier
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Stretch of canal towpath to be shut for nine weeks for resurfacing work
WORK to upgrade the canal towpath between Saltaire and Bingley will begin on Monday, and see sections of the route closed during construction. The stretch of the historic Leeds and Liverpool Canal will be improved as part of plans to improve accessibility
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Local speedster Harrison concludes year of change on a high
IT has been a year of change for Bradford motorcycling ace Dean Harrison, but he’s steered it well on his Honda CBR600RR. Harrison started the year in the Superbike class as a third Honda rider in the top tier of the BSB series but switched to
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Bulls new boys set for key Ireland game with Scotland as academy duo get nod too
TWO of Bradford Bulls’ signings for 2025 have been named in the Ireland squad for the upcoming game against Scotland, as well as two academy youngsters. That autumn international takes place on Saturday, October 27 at Gateshead International Stadium
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13th not unlucky for Lund as Keighley triathlete shines on world stage in Rome
Jimmy Lund bounced back from his long injury lay-off in style at the Triathlon World Cup in Rome, which bodes well for his important race in Turkey later this month. The Keighley native had damaged a nerve by his ankle in training during the summer
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Angry Avenue kicked out of cup for allegedly fielding ineligible player
Bradford (Park Avenue) have hit out at the West Riding FA after being kicked out of this year's County Cup. Avenue have a diabolical record in the West Riding County Cup, but they won their first game in the competition for eight years when they
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Queensbury to America for young boxer as she targets gold on world stage
TEENAGE boxer Lilly Deacon is heading to the United States from Queensbury next week, and insists she is going for gold at the Under-19 World Championships. The tournament takes place in Pueblo, Colorado between October 25 and November 5, with
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Bentley rolls into Cougars from Leigh with real rugby union experience
KEIGHLEY Cougars have added an exciting young talent to their ranks for 2025, with Valu Tane Bentley joining from Super League side Leigh Leopards Capable as a back rower or a middle, Bentley was born in France in 2003, before moving to the UK
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'Don't get slapped': Alexander keeps Bantams on the level in unpredictable league
GRAHAM Alexander has warned City to watch out for a “slap” from the topsy-turvy nature of League Two. The Bantams are trying to make it three wins on the bounce when they tackle recent leaders Gillingham tomorrow. They face opponents reeling