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Bradford city centre

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Bradford still a 'commercial hotbed' despite over 2,300 business closures in 2023

Brsk is expanding its broadband network to premises in Denholme, Haworth, Crossroads, Wilsden, and Cullingworth, with residents and businesses in Cullingworth already connected and work elsewhere billed for completion by December

Brsk is expanding its broadband network to premises in Denholme, Haworth, Crossroads, Wilsden, and Cullingworth, with residents and businesses in Cullingworth already connected and work elsewhere billed for completion by December

Brsk broadband network to expand to cover 10,000 premises by December

Fenetic Wellbeing, which retails a range of mobility products, is celebrating 15 years in business

Fenetic Wellbeing, which retails a range of mobility products, is celebrating 15 years in business

Mobility retailer that started in Keighley attic celebrates 15 years

Morrisons is the UK's fifth-largest supermarket

Morrisons is the UK's fifth-largest supermarket

Almost 400 jobs at risk as Morrisons plans to close bakery arm

Debbie Mellor with Matthew Mellor, Keighley Labs co-owner and technical service director

Debbie Mellor with Matthew Mellor, Keighley Labs co-owner and technical service director

Company celebrates over 40 years of top-level accreditation

Left to right: James Tolson, assistant manager, Dan Moore, centre manager, Ben Halmshaw, mission out retail and catering manager at Tingley Garden Centre

Left to right: James Tolson, assistant manager, Dan Moore, centre manager, Ben Halmshaw, mission out retail and catering manager at Tingley Garden Centre

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Garden centre group wins sustainability award for second year in a row

Train operator Northern, eighty per cent of whose workforce is male, has shared a message ahead of International Men's Day

Train operator Northern, eighty per cent of whose workforce is male, has shared a message ahead of International Men's Day

Northern Trains

Northern shares message ahead of tomorrow's International Men's Day

We asked the people of Bingley if they think the town is the happiest place in the Bradford district

We asked the people of Bingley if they think the town is the happiest place in the Bradford district

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'Everyone is friendly here': Town believes it's the happiest in Bradford district

Avenue have had some good wins at home this season, but they are notoriously lacking in young fans coming to Horsfall.

Avenue have had some good wins at home this season, but they are notoriously lacking in young fans coming to Horsfall.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

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Avenue want community connection as many kids "barely aware of club's existence"

Ian Stafford (left), Commercial Manager of Bradford Bulls, at 1st Safari Day Nurseries

Ian Stafford (left), Commercial Manager of Bradford Bulls, at 1st Safari Day Nurseries

Bulls push on with community deals as latest sponsor announced

The traders in Wibsey are not happy about the new parking charges

The traders in Wibsey are not happy about the new parking charges

Bradford Council

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Traders' anger as new parking charges causing 'chaos' in Bradford village

The Bearded Sailor, on Robin Lane in Pudsey, is celebrating after having received Quality Accreditation from the National Federation of Fish Friers

The Bearded Sailor, on Robin Lane in Pudsey, is celebrating after having received Quality Accreditation from the National Federation of Fish Friers

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Delight as fish and chip shop is recognised for its high standards

Paulina Bogusz at work at her Shipley salon - Paul-inna Nails and Beauty. Photos: Shy Burhan

Paulina Bogusz at work at her Shipley salon - Paul-inna Nails and Beauty. Photos: Shy Burhan

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Paulina came to Bradford from Poland as a teen and now runs her own beauty business

Robert Watts Estate Agents was recognised for its sales service at the EA Masters. Pictured is managing director, John Watts, with celebrity speaker Jason Fox at the London awards event

Robert Watts Estate Agents was recognised for its sales service at the EA Masters. Pictured is managing director, John Watts, with celebrity speaker Jason Fox at the London awards event

Birkenshaw estate agency strikes gold for sales service at EA Masters

Ian Stafford (left) sealing the deal with KLG Europe

Ian Stafford (left) sealing the deal with KLG Europe

Bulls get the logistics right as they extend deal with KLG Europe

Law firm Gordons, which has offices in Bradford and Leeds, has shared an update on company performance and clients. Managing partner, Victoria Davey (pictured), attributed revenue and profit growth to 'trusted and enduring' client relationships

Law firm Gordons, which has offices in Bradford and Leeds, has shared an update on company performance and clients. Managing partner, Victoria Davey (pictured), attributed revenue and profit growth to 'trusted and enduring' client relationships

Zoopla parent company among Bradford law firm's newer clients

Avenue Boutique, in Eldwick, was named Best Colour Salon at the National Salon Awards

Avenue Boutique, in Eldwick, was named Best Colour Salon at the National Salon Awards

Best colour salon in Yorkshire award goes to Eldwick establishment

Andy Stubbs, Managing Director of MCP Environmental (left) with Ian Stafford, Commercial Manager of the Bradford Bulls (right)

Andy Stubbs, Managing Director of MCP Environmental (left) with Ian Stafford, Commercial Manager of the Bradford Bulls (right)

Bulls to be backed by Low Moor's MCP for 2025 campaign as strong partnership grows

Bradford College student Ahmed Shakir will showcase his skills at the final

Bradford College student Ahmed Shakir will showcase his skills at the final

Bradford College joinery apprentice makes it to national SkillBuild final

Adnan Velic, chief financial officer of Bradford-based Airedale Group, said the team has worked hard to implement its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) roadmap

Adnan Velic, chief financial officer of Bradford-based Airedale Group, said the team has worked hard to implement its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) roadmap

Bradford company sees ESG audit score tick up following roadmap

Ellie Jae Dobson, pictured at a Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings presentation ceremony in Coventry, has been awarded the prestigious William Morris Craft Fellowship

Ellie Jae Dobson, pictured at a Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings presentation ceremony in Coventry, has been awarded the prestigious William Morris Craft Fellowship

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23-year-old woman awarded prestigious William Morris Craft Fellowship

Brsk Friday continues through November. Don’t miss your chance to get 100 per cent full fibre broadband from £19pm

Brsk Friday continues through November. Don’t miss your chance to get 100 per cent full fibre broadband from £19pm

Don't miss out on BRSK Friday throughout this November

Post Office chairman Nigel Railton is expected to set out a “transformation plan” on Wednesday (November 13).

Post Office chairman Nigel Railton is expected to set out a “transformation plan” on Wednesday (November 13).

Post Office could be set to close 115 branches putting 1000s of jobs at risk

Shipley Transport Services has agreed an extension of its official partnership with the club

Shipley Transport Services has agreed an extension of its official partnership with the club

Bradford City AFC

Shipley business continue as Bantams' official partner

James Robinson Fibres and Texfelt, part of the JR Group, have rebranded as Think Group

James Robinson Fibres and Texfelt, part of the JR Group, have rebranded as Think Group

Expanding Bradford-based textile innovator undergoes rebrand

Taylored Dental Care's Keighley team

Taylored Dental Care's Keighley team

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Former Italian restaurant building to become home to expanding dental practice

Listed companies in Yorkshire issued five profit warnings in Q3 2024, which compares to ten in the same quarter of 2023. Tim Vance of EY-Parthenon, pictured, said the figures demonstrated that Yorkshire businesses are managing well in a tough economy

Listed companies in Yorkshire issued five profit warnings in Q3 2024, which compares to ten in the same quarter of 2023. Tim Vance of EY-Parthenon, pictured, said the figures demonstrated that Yorkshire businesses are managing well in a tough economy

Yorkshire's Q3 profit warnings halve year-on-year according to report

The Lounge at Bingley and Howdy, on Leeds Road, won awards at the Good Food Awards 2024/25

The Lounge at Bingley and Howdy, on Leeds Road, won awards at the Good Food Awards 2024/25

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Bradford restaurant and cafe recognised in Good Food Awards 2024/25

The site on Brighouse Road

The site on Brighouse Road

Bradford site could be new Northern 'hub' for haulage company

Residents will soon be able to buy Christmas trees on Marsden Moor

Residents will soon be able to buy Christmas trees on Marsden Moor

National Trust prepares for Christmas tree sales at local moor

An official opening date for Wingstop in Bradford has been confirmed

An official opening date for Wingstop in Bradford has been confirmed

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Official opening date for popular restaurant with celebrity fans revealed

Shalamar, which is run by CEO and head chef Mahboob Ahmed, is named after the Shalamar Gardens in Lahore

Shalamar, which is run by CEO and head chef Mahboob Ahmed, is named after the Shalamar Gardens in Lahore

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Bradford restaurant named after famous garden up for T&A Best Curry House award

Crook Farm in 1911. The farm was one of several selling picnics and teas. Images: Graham Hall, Alan Cattell, Sally Illingworth

Crook Farm in 1911. The farm was one of several selling picnics and teas. Images: Graham Hall, Alan Cattell, Sally Illingworth

Look back: How farmhouse teas evolved at Shipley Glen

CAHM, which manufactures and supplies fragrance and wellbeing products, has opened a new space at Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley

CAHM, which manufactures and supplies fragrance and wellbeing products, has opened a new space at Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley

Fragrance and wellbeing shop opens space at Sunny Bank Mills

International, in Morley Street, Bradford has been shortlisted for the T&A's Best Curry House 2024 competition

International, in Morley Street, Bradford has been shortlisted for the T&A's Best Curry House 2024 competition

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Long-standing curry house that has been visited by football stars and politicians

Klubhaus by the Bierkeller is coming to the former Rosse pub on Bingley Road

Klubhaus by the Bierkeller is coming to the former Rosse pub on Bingley Road

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Sneak peek at Bierkeller's new food, drink and games venue as opening date revealed

The Bank of England today cut interest rates from 5 per cent to 4.75 per cent

The Bank of England today cut interest rates from 5 per cent to 4.75 per cent

Decision to cut interest rates a 'welcome move' for Bradford businesses

Brsk Friday continues through November. Don’t miss your chance to get 100 per cent full fibre broadband from £19pm

Brsk Friday continues through November. Don’t miss your chance to get 100 per cent full fibre broadband from £19pm

Don't miss out on BRSK Friday throughout this November

The under construction Aldi in Keighley town centre

The under construction Aldi in Keighley town centre

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New Aldi store still on track to open early next year

Alex Ross-Shaw has commented on the search for a new operator for Bradford Live

Alex Ross-Shaw has commented on the search for a new operator for Bradford Live

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Alex Ross-Shaw comments on search for new operator of Bradford Live

The Mercedes-Benz site, located on Thornton Road

The Mercedes-Benz site, located on Thornton Road

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Car dealership that has served Bradford for more than 70 years shuts

Aldi has apologised to customers after they discontinued the popular Mamia Baby Breakfast Pouches.

Aldi has apologised to customers after they discontinued the popular Mamia Baby Breakfast Pouches.

Aldi apologises for ‘disappointment’ as it discontinues baby food pouches

Poundland will be locking a number of items at £1 or below from Friday, November 1

Poundland will be locking a number of items at £1 or below from Friday, November 1

Poundland to increase number of products priced at £1 or less across the UK

Oscrete, which makes concrete admixture, has received a sustainability award. Pictured celebrating are (from left) Dean Clark, Matthew Gabriel, and Fauzia Raza

Oscrete, which makes concrete admixture, has received a sustainability award. Pictured celebrating are (from left) Dean Clark, Matthew Gabriel, and Fauzia Raza

Rutland Street manufacturer wins EcoVadis award for sustainability

Keelham Farm Shop

Keelham Farm Shop

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Keelham Farm Shop sold to Thornton-based Robertshaw's for £2.2m

My Peshawar in Bradford serves up a treat

My Peshawar in Bradford serves up a treat

'Our tasty dishes stand out from the rest' says curry house hoping to win T&A title

Waqar Mughal and Israar Mughal, of Sweet Centre Restaurant in Bradford

Waqar Mughal and Israar Mughal, of Sweet Centre Restaurant in Bradford

Award-winning curry house hopes to clinch another title in its 60th anniversary year

The team at the new Aldi in Mirfield

The team at the new Aldi in Mirfield

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First customers welcomed as new Aldi store opens its doors

Bradford City Hall, home to Bradford Council

Bradford City Hall, home to Bradford Council

Chance to comment on updated premises licence

A 24-hour emergency contact number for 'family, domestic violence, and criminal defence matters' will be maintained by JWP Solicitors, which has opened a new Grattan Road branch

A 24-hour emergency contact number for 'family, domestic violence, and criminal defence matters' will be maintained by JWP Solicitors, which has opened a new Grattan Road branch

24-hour phone line to be maintained by solicitors at Bradford office

Rick Stein at Bradford's Karachi Restaurant earlier this year

Rick Stein at Bradford's Karachi Restaurant earlier this year

Historic curry house praised by celebrity chef is in running for T&A award

Tributes have been flooding in for Akbar's founder Shabir Hussain

Tributes have been flooding in for Akbar's founder Shabir Hussain

'King of Curry' is is posthumously recognised at awards

Councillors ant Town's Fund representatives at the site

Councillors ant Town's Fund representatives at the site

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Work on town's new £3m market gets underway

Diane Park, of Wave of Nostalgia, at the awards ceremony

Diane Park, of Wave of Nostalgia, at the awards ceremony

Business owner is named amongst UK's top female entrepreneurs