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Agony for Alexander after Bantams thwarted by late leveller at Colchester
GRAHAM Alexander felt gutted for City after an away win was snatched from their grasp at Colchester. The Bantams were floored by the sucker punch of Jamie McDonnell’s equaliser at the end of 10 added minutes. Andy Cook’s 11th goal of the season
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He made his own electric guitar - and went on to be a Bradford rock 'n' roller!
IN the latest of his profiles of figures on Bradford’s rock ‘n’ roll scene, DEREK AJ LISTER looks at the career of Richard Harding: Richard was born in 1943 in Bramley and educated at Swinnow Primary School and Leeds Central High School. His father
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Section of motorway likely to stay closed for several hours after 'serious' crash
LATEST: Police make four arrests after man seriously injured in M62 crash PART of the M62 is likely to remain closed for several hours after what has been described as a "serious collision". The motorway is shut in both directions between junction
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Missing 73-year-old man has been found safe and well
A 73-year-old man reported missing from the Bradford district has been found safe and well. A police appeal was issued to trace Robert Barker, from the Steeton area, last week. In an update today, West Yorkshire Police said: "Robert Barker
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Number of electric vehicle chargers in Bradford rose by nearly a third last year
THE number of public electric vehicle chargers drivers had access to in Bradford rose by nearly a third last year, according to new figures. Department for Transport figures show there were 208 public electric car chargers in Bradford as of July
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LIVE BLOG: Colchester United 1 Bradford City 1
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'We lost my brother far too early - he's always on my mind'
A BRADFORD district man is set to take on an epic darts challenge to raise money for a cancer charity in memory of his brother who died 10 years ago. James West, of Shipley, will participate in a 12-hour darts marathon for Macmillan Cancer Support
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Mountains, rivers and 'a house of legend and mystery' on enjoyable Dales walk
THE walk along the embryonic River Swale and subsequent climb on to the moors above makes for an enjoyable day out. When much of the paths are becoming increasingly wet and muddy the Landrover tracks up high make for excellent winter walking. There
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Analysis shows number of ATMs in Bradford has dropped in three years
BRADFORD has lost one in 33 ATMs in three years, new analysis shows. This mirrors a significant drop in cash machine numbers across the UK. New analysis of LINK data - a network of cash machines - shows there were 370 ATMs open in Bradford
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Bradford theatre school has been going for 40 years - we look back in archive photos
THIS year is the 40th anniversary of Idle theatre school Stage 84. Many Stage 84 pupils have gone on to careers in films, TV productions, pop and musical theatre - including Kimberley Walsh and stars of Coronation Street and Emmerdale. Here
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Pet owners warned of 'toxic' danger amid cold weather this winter
Pet owners are being warned to keep their eye out for a “toxic” danger that could prove “fatal” to their animals this winter. Experts are alerting owners of the dangers of anti-freeze as we head into the colder months and use of it becomes more
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Police appeal for information after rings stolen in burglary
POLICE are appealing for information after two rings were stolen. The rings were taken in a burglary at a property in the Hagg Lane area of Mirfield sometime between Monday and Tuesday. West Yorkshire Police has now issued a public appeal after
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Missing 13-year-old girl found safe and well, police confirm
A PUBLIC appeal was issued earlier to find 13-year-old Chloe Middleton - who had been reported missing from her home in Keighley. West Yorkshire Police has now confirmed she has now been found safe and well. A force spokesperson said: "Thank
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As Strictly heads for Blackpool, we look back at ballroom dancing in Bradford
IT’S Blackpool week on Strictly Come Dancing tonight so we’re looking back at ballroom dancing venues in Bradford Did you dance at any of these places? What are your memories of ballroom dancing in Bradford? We'd love to share any memories
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Police probe after red paint thrown across building in Bradford city centre
POLICE are investigating criminal damage to a building in Bradford city centre. Red paint was thrown across the building on Rawson Place earlier this week. A word - 'borthel' - and some numbers were also reportedly sprayed in black on two
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Opinion: Is it last orders for darts and doms in ‘the local’?
EVERY Thursday night my dad went off to his local pub, where he played dominoes with the same gang of pals for years. They’d meet up in the tap room at 9pm and chew the fat between rounds of dominoes. In his final months, when his health was declining
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'I felt I got to know her as I worked on it' - How giant Bradford mural was restored
IN late 2007 the daughter of a German artist wrote to the Telegraph & Argus hoping to locate a mosaic mural depicting Bradford Canal. The ceramic artwork was created by Greta Marks in the 1960s for a city centre office. Greta’s daughter, Frances
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Paulina came to Bradford from Poland as a teen and now runs her own beauty business
WHEN Paulina Bogusz arrived in the UK, aged 19, she couldn’t speak any English. So she went to college to learn the language, then did a course in nail therapy and design. Over the years Paulina built up skills and experience and now runs her own
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Tim's novels stretch from ancient China to California
Q: WHEN did you first develop a love of literature and writing in particular? A: As a boy I loved reading and immersing myself into imaginative worlds. So it seemed natural to start writing poems and stories of my own from an early age - I’ve been
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Man punched visitor to Skipton in face in town's Wetherspoon pub
A MAN on a weekend celebratory visit to Skipton with his partner was punched in the face in an unprovoked attack in the town's Wetherspoon pub, a court heard. Aurangzeb Asghar, who punched the man, was in The Devonshire Inn with his family on the
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Exclusive: Hit musicals, comedy stars and Strictly pros in new theatre season
THE world’s most famous nanny, Eighties and Nineties pop icons, stars of Strictly Come Dancing and the six wives of Henry VIII are all heading to town to light up Bradford Theatres stages in a glittering new season of entertainment. Here’s our
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How much did Children in Need raise this year? The 2024 total so far
Children in Need returned last night (Friday, November 15) with its three-hour show packed full of entertainment. Ade Adepitan MBE, Mel Giedroyc, Rochelle Humes, Vernon Kay, Chris Ramsey and Lenny Rush took viewers through the night as presenters
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£3m Yorkshire Water storm water storage capacity investment at Esholt
Yorkshire Water says it is 'three-quarters of the way' through a £27.8 million programme to reduce storm overflow discharges. The scheme, which spans 41 wastewater treatment sites, is projected to add more than 13,000m3 of storm water storage capacity
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Delight as fish and chip shop is recognised for its high standards
A FISH and chip shop has been recognised with accreditation from a national body. The Bearded Sailor, on Robin Lane in Pudsey was awarded NFFF Quality Accreditation by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF). The NFFF is a trade body
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Birkenshaw estate agency strikes gold for sales service at EA Masters
A family-run estate agency with an office in Birkenshaw has struck gold at an awards event. Robert Watts Estate Agents was given a gold award for its sales service at this year's EA Masters, which took place on November 5. The agency, which
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Chair of Shipley Towns Fund board steps down after four years
The chair of the Shipley Towns Fund board has stepped down. Adam Clerkin had served as the chairman of the Towns Fund board since its inception in 2020, when Shipley was one of 101 places in the country to receive a £25 million package of government
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Morrisons launches three-year partnership with Marie Curie charity
Morrisons has announced a three-year partnership with Marie Curie, the end-of-life charity. The partnership aims to raise £15 million to help in "providing more nurses and more expert care in local communities," according to a spokesperson for
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Illuminated advert board and EV chargers among planning decisions
Decisions on a number of planning applications were made in the week beginning Monday, November 11. On Monday, November 11, the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council granted permission to applicant Paul Hardy, of Vivid Outdoor Media Solutions
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New images show progress on Transpennine Route Upgrade - including Mirfield station
'Significant progress' is being made on the Transpennine Route Upgrade - including the transformation of Mirfield Railway Station and nearby Heaton Lodge Junction. The new platform structure is taking shape at Mirfield Station, where a team of
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MP writes to Home Secretary calling for law changes to tackle misuse of fireworks
A BRADFORD district MP has written to the Home Secretary pushing for law changes to tackle the anti-social use of fireworks. In her letter to Yvette Cooper, Anna Dixon, Labour MP for Shipley, called for measures including reducing the legal decibel
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Fears for future of cafe that provides lifeline for parents of children with autism
A CAFE which has provided a lifeline to parents of autistic children since 2018 could close. Cafe Eden, based at Keighley College, was founded by Fiona Thompson after her son was diagnosed with an autism spectrum condition when he was four years
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Former Bantams youth star overcoming difficult spell as he feels right at home at BPA
IT has been five months since Daniel Francis returned to West Yorkshire to sign for Bradford (Park Avenue). The former Bantams youth defender arrived back at his old stomping ground in the summer after spending four seasons plying his trade in
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Traders' anger as new parking charges causing 'chaos' in Bradford village
THE introduction of parking charges in a Bradford village is causing "chaos", according to traders. Wibsey car park, which is situated on Fair Road, used to be free to use - but Bradford Council introduced a charge of £1 an hour last month.
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ANGLING LINES: Amazing Andrews takes home Trout Trophy in River Aire contest
HERE are this week’s angling lines from Leeds and Listerhills: LEEDS & DISTRICT A.S.A. The last match at Moor Monkton Pools was won by M. Dodsworth with 79lb 3oz. Second place had 60lb 10oz, while third registered 44lb 13oz. LISTERHILLS
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Six of the best for Bradford Bulldogs star as they win key game with Nottingham
ANDY BROWN is hoping Kacper Andrukianiec’s remarkable six-goal haul has given Bradford Bulldogs a timely confidence boost as they look to make a surge up the National Ice Hockey League North Two standings. The Bulldogs picked up their third win
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Former Bulls stars to play in unique '745' game devised by late Rob Burrow
A host of former Bradford Bulls players will play in the historic cross-code ‘745 Game’ at Headingley this weekend. Tomorrow’s game will be a unique hybrid of rugby league and rugby union rules. It was an idea that Motor Neurone Disease sufferers
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Wyke win wonderfully on Remembrance Day as Ilkley thrash rivals Skipton
Last weekend’s football games for the women in the region were preceded by an impeccably-observed minute’s silence, to show respect for all those who lost their lives in both World Wars and other conflicts. Wyke Wanderers hosted long-term rivals
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Bradford clubs set to benefit hugely from Yorkshire's new 'nomadic teams' fund
The Yorkshire Cricket Board (YCB) has launched a new fund which will help to tackle inequalities around access to grounds for ‘nomadic teams’ in the region, with Bradford set to be the main city to benefit. Thanks to the backing of the England
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McPherson made up to be back at Bulls in Head of Performance role
Bradford Bulls have announced that Leanne McPherson has re-joined the club as Head of Performance for the 2025 season. McPherson previously worked at the Bulls during the 2021 season and has since performed roles at Keighley Cougars and Hull FC
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NATH'S NATTERS: Frantic Fleetwood weekend with City still felt like a privilege
I would never complain about being a sports journalist covering games on a weekend. It’s a privilege to have a free seat on the halfway line, knowing many Bradford City and Bradford Bulls supporters are relying on me to cover their team and report
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Bantams defender Shepherd: I won't get steamed up with referees again
JACK Shepherd has vowed to steer clear of referees – even if “steam is coming out of his ears”. The centre half returns at Colchester this afternoon after serving a one-game ban for clocking up five bookings. He is determined to heed the warning
