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Zayn Malik postpones upcoming tour dates after 'heartbreaking loss' of Liam Payne
Zayn Malik has announced he is postponing dates on his upcoming tour after the death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne. The 31-year-old singer shared a statement on social media explaining the decision and when the tour dates would
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Shepherd's "Zidane" finish was worthy winner, says City boss
JACK Shepherd’s stunning City winner today reminded Graham Alexander of Zinedine Zidane. Shepherd crashed a volley into the top corner as the Bantams beat Gillingham 2-1 to clinch a third straight victory and move up to fifth. City had to come
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How pumpkins can attract unwanted pests to your home this Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, you might be wondering how best to decorate your pumpkin or maybe even searching for the scariest costume. Celebrations are set to take place across the UK and it’s important to know the effect that pumpkins
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Liam Payne's sister shares emotional tribute to her 'best brother and friend'
Liam Payne’s sister Ruth Gibbins has said she does not feel “this world was good enough or kind enough to you”, in a lengthy Instagram post on Saturday (October 19) following her brother’s death. The former One Direction star died on Wednesday
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Police launch appeal to trace two missing teenage girls thought to be together
POLICE have launched appeal to trace two teenage girls from West Yorkshire who have gone missing and are thought to be together. Charlotte Hewitt, 14, and Daisy Bo Collins, 13, from Leeds, were both reported missing yesterday morning with concerns
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Traffic held up on M62 as firefighters battle vehicle fire blaze
TRAFFIC was held up following a vehicle fire on the M62 this afternoon (Saturday). The fire, which took place on the eastbound carriageway of the M62 between junctions 22 (Rishworth Moor) and 23 (Huddersfield), held up traffic while firefighters
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LIVE BLOG: Bradford City 2 Gillingham 1
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Action pledge to address residents' safety concerns on Steeton road
COUNCIL bosses have pledged their commitment to tackling safety concerns on a Steeton road. Residents in Redcar Lane say that there have been countless crashes over the years and despite repeated calls for action, nothing has been done. But
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Walks: Priory setting is 'fabulous' on this North Yorkshire walk
ENJOY plenty of walking along a river and through woods, a ruined priory, an immaculate conservation village, and some excellent views towards the Howardian Hills on this seven-miler from near Malton. Head for Kirkham and park near the Augustine
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Police launch appeal after four gold rings stolen from victims at care home
POLICE have launched an appeal after four gold rings were stolen from vulnerable victims at a care home. North Yorkshire Police have reported the theft of four gold rings which they said had been taken from vulnerable victims at a care home in
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Two people rushed to hospital after suffering serious injuries in car crash
TWO people were rushed to hospital following a serious two-car crash last night (Friday). Police have issued an appeal for more information following the crash which took place on Leeds Road between Old Pool Bank and Otley Bypass. A spokesperson
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Look back: how our local bakers rustle up tasty treats
As The Great British Bake Off continues to inspire amateur cooks across the country, we look back at some baking talent here in Bradford and the surrounding area.
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Lord Mayor of Bradford set to receive £500 donation for appeal fund
THE Lord Mayor of Bradford will receive a £500 donation for her appeal fund next week. The Lord Mayor, Cllr Beverley Mullaney, will receive a cheque for £500 on Wednesday, October 23, at 1.30pm in the Lord Mayor’s Rooms. The money comes from
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‘Our Bradford stories are rude - come along and find out,' says comedy legend
HENRY Normal and Nigel Planer go way back. Having first toured together in the early 90s, the pair were reunited in 2023 when they combined their latest spoken word shows to create an evening of poetry and comedy. The shows have been winning over audiences
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David Bowie, Bob Geldof and Princess Di...Aled Jones reflects on his career
ALED Jones was the boy treble who captivated the world with his angelic voice - carving a place in our Christmases forever with his hit, Walking In The Air. Selling more than seven million albums, Aled was the original classical crossover star.
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'As a young person I've gained valuable skills as a Bradford 2025 apprentice'
EARLIER this month, Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture (Bradford 2025) announced ways in which they’re empowering local talent and nurturing a vibrant, sustainable cultural sector. Bradford 2025 is creating new skills and professional opportunities
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Two Bradford men due in court charged with burglary at community centre
TWO Bradford men have been charged with burglary and due to appear in court. The two men from Shipley were arrested for a burglary at Windhill Community Centre. A spokesperson for the Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "Darren Wright
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63 per cent of motorists aged 17-34 have angrily honked in last year
More than half of 17-34-year-old drivers have honked their horns out of anger at other road users in the past year, according to a survey by IAM RoadSmart. That compares to 42 per cent of those aged 70 or over who are liable to honk, according
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Bradford tied for most haunted city in UK alongside Aberdeen
Bradford has come joint first in a study of the cities where residents are most likely to be living with a ghost (it is tied with Aberdeen). Alan Boswell Group, the unoccupied house insurance experts, gave both cities a final score of 8.25 out
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Third sector workers encouraged to nominate for Markel Awards
Third sector workers in Bradford and surrounding areas are being encouraged to nominate themselves or a fellow worker for the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards. The awards, organised by Care Management Matters (CMM) and developed with the National
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April Mortgages director shares UK House Price Index analysis
Following the publication of the UK House Price Index summary for August 2024, which identified a monthly "price change for a property in the UK" of 1.5 per cent, Rachael Hunnisett, director of mortgage distribution at April Mortgages, has shared her
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Fitzwilliam station footbridge gets artistic makeover in project
New artwork celebrating the history of the village of Fitzwilliam has been unveiled at Fitzwilliam station. 'A Bridge Through Time', which was completed earlier this week, adorns the station footbridge and features paintings of countryside scenes
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Five-bed Bradford home on market for offers in region of £1,150,000
An "immaculate" five-bedroom detached family home in Tong is now on the market, for offers in the region of £1,150,000. Estate agent Hunters says that the property, on Church Farm Close, offers a "luxurious living experience with countryside views
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Heartfelt tributes paid to Bradford man who died after altercation outside pub
HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a Bradford man who has been referred to as “one of life’s good ones”. The funeral for Mohammed Aerfan Qurban, 54, of Bradford, was held yesterday (Friday) after he died in hospital following an altercation outside
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Packed programme lined up at independent cinema - here's what's on
A PACKED programme is lined up at Keighley's Picture House. And there is a busy Halloween schedule at the North Street cinema, including a host of special screenings and events. Bradford International Film Festival heads to the Picture House
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Driver 'embarked upon a very, very, very dangerous course of action'
A 20-year-old danger driver who sought to escape police smashed through a fence and into a garden before crashing into another car. When he was arrested following a seven-minute pursuit Adam Ali’s Subaru Forester 4x4 was on its side having suffered
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Man who forgot he had knife when he went into town centre pub is sentenced
A MAN who forgot he had a knife in his possession when he went into a Skipton pub has been sentenced. Nathaniel Blackburn, 25, had been helping a friend move house in March and had used a knife to open a box, heard Skipton Magistrates Court.
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Building ravaged by fire over three years ago to be demolished
A BUILDING that was destroyed by fire over three years ago could be demolished by the end of 2024. Adams Fast Food Supplies on Thorncliffe Road, just yards from Bradford City’s grounds, was ravaged by a fierce fire in June 2021. The fire closed
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Potentially life saving breast cancer message displayed across district
POTENTIALLY life-saving messages urging women to check for breast cancer are being shown to tens of thousands of Bradford drivers. Messages urging women to self-check are being featured on Bradford Council’s vehicle management signage boards across
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Drug driver asked for prison instead of losing his licence
A BRADFORD drug driver asked if he could go to prison instead of losing his licence because of the resulting impact on his life. Joseph Lumb, 31, was stopped by police on the A658 at Leathley, near Pool-in-Wharfedale on May 9, this year, Skipton
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'Very tight situation' forces pub to launch fundraiser to help through coming months
A BRADFORD district pub is appealing for funds to help it through the coming months amid pressures including the rising cost of energy. Hullabaloo, based at Westgate in Shipley, is a registered Community Benefit Society trading as a pub/diner.
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Major update on timeline for transformation of central Bradford - see new video tour
THE majority of work to pedestrianise Bradford city centre will be completed by the end of the year – but one of its centrepieces will not likely be open by January. Bradford Council has recently given an update on the long-running Transforming
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Bantams legend announces retirement for a second time after shock comeback
FORMER Bradford City forward James Hanson has announced his retirement - for a second time. The Bantams legend initially called an end to his career in January, bringing the curtain down on a career that featured a memorable eight years in West
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'Happy faces' as Post Office reopens in new location in village
A BRADFORD family have helped their community by taking on a Post Office in their convenience store. At the start of the year, it was announced Allerton's Post Office in Heron Foods would close at the start of June. At the time, a Post Office
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Visitors fired up to blow Dragons away in dominant showing
THE Bradford Dragons fell to a heavy defeat on Saturday night, losing 123-78 to the Milton Keynes Breakers. Despite a valiant effort from the home team, the Breakers proved too strong. The Dragons struggled to find their rhythm early on, falling
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ANGLING LINES: Dominant Dodsworth flies to victory at Moor Monkton Pools
HERE are this week’s angling lines from Leeds & District A.S.A. LEEDS & DISTRICT A.S.A. The last match at Moor Monkton Pools saw M. Dodsworth win with 97lb 10oz. J. Brooksbank came second with 78lb 14oz, while D. Wright finished third with
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Where did it go right and wrong in the rollercoaster EOC era at Bulls?
THE Eamon O’Carroll era at Bulls came to a shocking, abrupt end on Thursday night, as he left to take an opportunity in Super League after just one season of his four-year contract. As with any head coach, there were ups and downs, so we take a
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Bowes goes to Cougars as Keighley continue to build 2025 squad
Keighley Cougars have signed Featherstone Rovers hooker Harry Bowes on a one-year deal. The 23-year-old made 28 appearances in Betfred Super League for Wakefield Trinity, debuting as a teenager against Leeds Rhinos. After playing 13 league
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Steely defence sets up positive Avenue to be threat home and away
CRAIG Elliott’s Bradford (Park Avenue) side have won four and drawn one of their last five games to sit outside of the Northern Premier League East Division play-off places on goals scored only. They travel to struggling Consett this afternoon
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NATH'S NATTERS: Empathy as shock Odsal call a blow to "creatures of habit"
BRADFORD Bulls have confirmed that all home fixtures during the summer months next season will be played on Friday nights, with winter matches remaining in their traditional time slot of 3pm on a Sunday afternoon. They announced the decision had
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'It's about desire': Bantams boss demanding more set-piece success
GRAHAM Alexander admits City must start upping the ante from set-pieces. The Bantams are ranked one of the lowest in the division when it comes to converting from corners or free-kicks. It is not a new problem and an area that Alexandra insists