Finance

Former Bradford player Nathan Varley (left) and his brother Daniel now have key roles in the club's Investement Group. Nathan is now part of the club's board of directors too.

Bulls bring brothers into key roles as former player makes mark in different way

The Labour Party is victimising pensioners, says our reader. Image: PA

The Labour Party is victimising pensioners, says our reader. Image: PA

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Reader letter: Today's Labour Party are closet capitalists

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"

Artist's impression of the sculpture and the land where it will be erected

Artist's impression of the sculpture and the land where it will be erected

Cultural attractions

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Reader letter: 'What is the cost of Bradford's Tower of Now?'

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

MaPs has shared survey results and pensions advice in line with the currently ongoing Talk Money Week (November 4 to November 8)

MaPs has shared survey results and pensions advice in line with the currently ongoing Talk Money Week (November 4 to November 8)

Arms-length government body shares pension advice for Talk Money Week

Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street with her ministerial red box before delivering her Budget in the Houses of Parliament

Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street with her ministerial red box before delivering her Budget in the Houses of Parliament

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Budget gives ‘real challenges’ for county but support for transport schemes welcomed

Schoolchildren are to receive essential winter items as part of Yorkshire Children's Charity's Winter Support Campaign. The second intake for the campaign will open in January 2025

Schoolchildren are to receive essential winter items as part of Yorkshire Children's Charity's Winter Support Campaign. The second intake for the campaign will open in January 2025

Yorkshire Children's Charity

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Schoolchildren in poverty to be offered winter essentials by charity

The National Parent Survey has revealed that 36 per cent of parents in Yorkshire and the Humber are rationing their heating to save money

The National Parent Survey has revealed that 36 per cent of parents in Yorkshire and the Humber are rationing their heating to save money

Heating rationed by nearly 4 in 10 Yorkshire and the Humber parents

Northern Rail says their ticketing policy is on the website. Image: Northern Rail

Northern Rail says their ticketing policy is on the website. Image: Northern Rail

Reader letter: 'Northern Rail fine adds to poor public perception of railways'

“When social services, education, policing and welfare are underfunded the health service suffers,” writes Alan

“When social services, education, policing and welfare are underfunded the health service suffers,” writes Alan

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'Here's why the NHS is broken and over-stretched’ says hospital patient

Incommunities headquarters

Incommunities headquarters

Incommunities sorry to tenants still awaiting refunds after being overcharged

T&A reader letter

T&A reader letter

Reader letter: Hospices forced to rely on charity shops for funding

'We need an in-depth examination of why the project went ahead'

'We need an in-depth examination of why the project went ahead'

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Reader letter: 'What can rate-payers expect back from Bradford Live?'

Banks will have the power to pause payments for up to four days to give them more time to investigate fraud.

Banks will have the power to pause payments for up to four days to give them more time to investigate fraud.

UK banks given powers to block customer cards for 4 days whenever they see fit

David has received an apology from Halifax, whose head office (pictured) is in the centre of the West Yorkshire town of the same name

David has received an apology from Halifax, whose head office (pictured) is in the centre of the West Yorkshire town of the same name

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Pensioner ‘feels like criminal’ after Halifax bank refused access to savings accounts

A survey of 2,000 found that 21 per cent of respondents were relying on credit and savings to pay bills. Pictured: Dylan Jones of IE Hub, which conducted the survey

A survey of 2,000 found that 21 per cent of respondents were relying on credit and savings to pay bills. Pictured: Dylan Jones of IE Hub, which conducted the survey

Fifth of survey respondents relying on credit and savings to pay bills

The former Yorkshire Bank in Queensbury

The former Yorkshire Bank in Queensbury

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Bradford constituency is one of 30 across UK without a bank branch

Yeadon has been chosen as the location for a new banking hub

Yeadon has been chosen as the location for a new banking hub

New banking hub will bring 'essential services back into the heart of community'

The financial numbers that have been revealed mainly take in the 2023 rugby league season, which ended for Bulls with a play-off semi-final defeat against Toulouse.

The financial numbers that have been revealed mainly take in the 2023 rugby league season, which ended for Bulls with a play-off semi-final defeat against Toulouse.

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Wood may criticise RFL further as he hits out despite Bulls' stable finances

Car parking charges ruined an evening for our reader. Pic: PA

Car parking charges ruined an evening for our reader. Pic: PA

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Reader letter: City centre parking charges make the place very unwelcoming

Bradford residents each had around £16,274 in disposable income as of 2022 – one of lowest levels in Yorkshire and The Humber

Bradford residents each had around £16,274 in disposable income as of 2022 – one of lowest levels in Yorkshire and The Humber

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Bradford residents disposable income one of the lowest in Yorkshire, figures show

MPs have voted to cut the winter fuel allowance. Pic: PA

MPs have voted to cut the winter fuel allowance. Pic: PA

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Reader letter: The Labour Party is attacking us pensioners

Council says bailiffs are used as 'last resort' as new figures are released

Council says bailiffs are used as 'last resort' as new figures are released

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Council says bailiffs are used as 'last resort' as new figures are released

The branch of Yorkshire Building Society on Bank Street in Bradford will offer savings advice from 9am to 12pm on Saturday, September 14, as part of UK Savings Week

The branch of Yorkshire Building Society on Bank Street in Bradford will offer savings advice from 9am to 12pm on Saturday, September 14, as part of UK Savings Week

Yorkshire Building Society

Savings advice at building society branch for UK Savings Week

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Ilkley Pool and Lido will become financially viable, say campaigners

Inside Bradford Live. Pic: Bradford Council/BradfordLive

Inside Bradford Live. Pic: Bradford Council/BradfordLive

Reader letter: 'An interview isn't too much to ask, Cllr Hinchcliffe'

The T&A asked the council leader for an interview about the future of Bradford Live, but was told she was unavailable

The T&A asked the council leader for an interview about the future of Bradford Live, but was told she was unavailable

Reader letter: 'Arrogant response from our council leader'

Pharmacy numbers are falling

Pharmacy numbers are falling

Fears over falling numbers of pharmacies

The T&A has written an open letter to Bradford Council, Bradford Live and the NEC Group to ask what is happening with the development

The T&A has written an open letter to Bradford Council, Bradford Live and the NEC Group to ask what is happening with the development

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Reader letter: 'Council leadership has been disastrous for Bradford'

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Reader letter: 'He owes it to all Bradfordians to update us on Bradford Live'

'It is inevitable that proposed change in ownership leads to a mountain of debt being piled onto Post Office,' says our reader. Pic: PA

'It is inevitable that proposed change in ownership leads to a mountain of debt being piled onto Post Office,' says our reader. Pic: PA

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Reader letter: 'Prevent the takeover of this vital public service'

Winter fuel allowance is being cancelled for some

Winter fuel allowance is being cancelled for some

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Reader letter: OAPs like me are in for a bleak winter, thanks to fuel allowance cuts

The Royal Family's income is set to receive a boost of £45m. Image: PA

The Royal Family's income is set to receive a boost of £45m. Image: PA

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Reader letter: Were we tax-payers consulted about King's pay rise?

Rachel Reeves will be announcing some cuts in public finances but is not expected to increase taxes

Rachel Reeves will be announcing some cuts in public finances but is not expected to increase taxes

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce cuts to plug £20bn 'black hole' in finances

Kelly before and after her remarkable weight loss

Kelly before and after her remarkable weight loss

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'It lit a fire in me': Doctor’s comment led to Kelly’s weight loss surgery

Find out which serial numbers to look out for on new King Charles banknotes that let you know whether or not they are worth thousands of pounds.

Find out which serial numbers to look out for on new King Charles banknotes that let you know whether or not they are worth thousands of pounds.

Rare King Charles £20 note sells for £7000 - how to tell if you have one

The HSBC on Market Street in the city centre

The HSBC on Market Street in the city centre

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Why a Bradford bank will shut for over three months

Jason Hirst is the only one of Bulls' five board members not to be part-owner of the club.

Jason Hirst is the only one of Bulls' five board members not to be part-owner of the club.

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Bulls break down club ownership structure and quash full-time rumours

The new home of the Peace Museum in Salts Mill

The new home of the Peace Museum in Salts Mill

Cultural attractions

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Reader letter: Museum gets 'generous funding' from our 'skint' council

Charlotte Bradman

Charlotte Bradman

Cultural attractions

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'I lost my house and found freedom living in a campervan'

Pensioners will lost out to tax cuts, says our reader. Pic: Pixabay

Pensioners will lost out to tax cuts, says our reader. Pic: Pixabay

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Reader letter: 'We pensioners will lose out the most to tax cuts'

Dr Zak advises routine check-ups with a dentist - for your oral and general health. Pic: Pixabay

Dr Zak advises routine check-ups with a dentist - for your oral and general health. Pic: Pixabay

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Dr Zak: Why good dental hygiene is vital for our overall health

Our reader is not surprised at revelations made at the Post Office Inquiry

Our reader is not surprised at revelations made at the Post Office Inquiry

Reader letter: This is who to blame for Post Office shambles

T&A reader letter

T&A reader letter

Reader letter: Today's world is so frustrating!

An aerial view of Bradford

An aerial view of Bradford

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Rise in Bradford mortgage holders at risk of losing their home

The new build apartment scheme in Clifford Road, Ilkley

The new build apartment scheme in Clifford Road, Ilkley

Property developer secures £2.5m funding to support apartment scheme

Plans for accessible toilets near Cliffe Castle were scrapped due to a potential fire risk

Plans for accessible toilets near Cliffe Castle were scrapped due to a potential fire risk

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Reader letter: 'Is there no common sense to avoid such wasteful costs?'

Volunteers and EBSCA board members celebrate securing the funding, with players Mary Turping and Lincoln Fagborun. Pics: Stephen Garnett

Volunteers and EBSCA board members celebrate securing the funding, with players Mary Turping and Lincoln Fagborun. Pics: Stephen Garnett

‘Groundbreaking’ funding will make a huge difference for community sports club

Charges for garden waste bins have risen

Charges for garden waste bins have risen

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Reader letter: Steep price rise for garden waste bins

Emma, right, with her sister and their dad

Emma, right, with her sister and their dad

Dignity in dying is a right - but our amazing hospices are facing a cash crisis

Otley Methodist Church

Otley Methodist Church

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Plan for church to become a new cultural centre takes a step forward

'Why should I pay the same for a half plot as those with a full plot?' Pic: PA

'Why should I pay the same for a half plot as those with a full plot?' Pic: PA

Reader letter: 'This is allotment fee shambles is vastly unfair'

Skipton Building Society, High Street, Skipton

Skipton Building Society, High Street, Skipton

Building society back home in state-of-the-art premises