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Bradford Central Food Bank has lots of different items ready to be packed into bags

Children & Young People

'You have saved my life': The Bradford foodbank bringing people back from the brink

Care leaver nurse struck off and another disciplined after misconduct hearing

Care leaver nurse struck off and another disciplined after misconduct hearing

Care leaver nurse struck off and another disciplined after misconduct hearing

Yasser Butt poses with his wife at Headingley on Wednesday night after receiving his Service to Diverse Communities award.

Yasser Butt poses with his wife at Headingley on Wednesday night after receiving his Service to Diverse Communities award.

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Bradford cricket team with a difference wins leagues, awards, hearts and minds

Members of BTHFT's neonatal care team celebrate the good news

Members of BTHFT's neonatal care team celebrate the good news

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Bradford hospital trust celebrates new ratings after unannounced watchdog visits

Some of the members of VINT

Some of the members of VINT

Mental Health and Wellbeing

The group of veterans who turned their shared struggles into helping others

The reluctance of men to discuss their mental health is a complex issue, says Martin, left. Image: PA

The reluctance of men to discuss their mental health is a complex issue, says Martin, left. Image: PA

It's vital that men talk about mental health. Here's how to start the conversation

Shipley MP Anna Dixon and Health Secretary Wes Streeting

Shipley MP Anna Dixon and Health Secretary Wes Streeting

mp opinion piece

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'I'm confident that this Labour Government can and will restore the NHS'

A generic image of a man crying

A generic image of a man crying

Deep impact of Islamophobia to be discussed at event in Bradford

Lindsey Morgan is now a Sands befriender

Lindsey Morgan is now a Sands befriender

Children & Young People

Mum who lost her baby son to rare disorder on how she learned to live with grief

A woman pictured left and temperature gage, pictured right

A woman pictured left and temperature gage, pictured right

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New menopause policy should include men with similar symptoms, councillor says

Bullying can make young people feel lonely, afraid and impact their mental wellbeing. Image: NSPCC

Bullying can make young people feel lonely, afraid and impact their mental wellbeing. Image: NSPCC

'They set up a chat group just to talk about me': How to spot signs of bullying

Paralympic champion Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson (left) and Kim Leadbeater, Labour MP for Spen Valley

Paralympic champion Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson (left) and Kim Leadbeater, Labour MP for Spen Valley

Paralympic champion urges MPs to reject proposed legislation on assisted dying

Craig Ward runs a prostate cancer support group in Bradford

Craig Ward runs a prostate cancer support group in Bradford

'My prostate cancer diagnosis devastated me - but I'm now in a good place'

Former Bulls and Leeds ace Matt Diskin (inset) will be one of the men playing in tomorrow's unique '745 Game', a plan partly devised by the late Rob Burrow.

Former Bulls and Leeds ace Matt Diskin (inset) will be one of the men playing in tomorrow's unique '745 Game', a plan partly devised by the late Rob Burrow.

Former Bulls stars to play in unique '745' game devised by late Rob Burrow

Keld from Pennine Way. Images: Jonathan Smith

Keld from Pennine Way. Images: Jonathan Smith

Mountains, rivers and 'a house of legend and mystery' on enjoyable Dales walk

Ellerie Carroll

Ellerie Carroll

Fundraiser for little girl diagnosed with rare cancer raises over £30,000

Cygnet Hospital Wyke

Cygnet Hospital Wyke

Nurse had 'inappropriate' relationship with 'extremely vulnerable' patient

Joyce and Keith Plows want to express their thanks to a kind young man who helped them

Joyce and Keith Plows want to express their thanks to a kind young man who helped them

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Grateful couple share touching story of helpful and kind young man

The NSPCC is inviting families to take part in Walk for Children Leeds. Pic: NSPCC

The NSPCC is inviting families to take part in Walk for Children Leeds. Pic: NSPCC

Reader letter: How to take part in NSPCC's Walk for Children Leeds

A 'massive foodie' claims she woke up one day to find she was unable to eat, discovering she had stomach paralysis.

A 'massive foodie' claims she woke up one day to find she was unable to eat, discovering she had stomach paralysis.

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'Foodie' lost half her body weight after waking up unable to eat

Finger nails and legs were among the places not being washed enough by people in the shower, according to a doctor on TikTok.

Finger nails and legs were among the places not being washed enough by people in the shower, according to a doctor on TikTok.

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Doctor reveals the body parts people aren't washing enough - do you wash these?

Are you looking to find ways to improve your lifestyle, through either health, fitness or finances? Visit our Wellbeing Centre

Are you looking to find ways to improve your lifestyle, through either health, fitness or finances? Visit our Wellbeing Centre

Newsquest Rewards

Newsquest Rewards goes beyond discounts with the Wellbeing Centre - how to access

Cyclists riding on the Cityconnect route between Shipley and Bradford on the day of its opening in 2019

Cyclists riding on the Cityconnect route between Shipley and Bradford on the day of its opening in 2019

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Project to 'prescribe walking and cycling' to Bradford patients meets with resistance

Jamie Walker gets a trim from Big Brother winner Anthony Hutton

Jamie Walker gets a trim from Big Brother winner Anthony Hutton

Bradford City AFC

Bantams keep in trim mentally with support of Big Brother winner

Jacqui Drake's cancer appeal is on track to raising nearly half a million pounds. Pic: Leeds Hospitals Charity

Jacqui Drake's cancer appeal is on track to raising nearly half a million pounds. Pic: Leeds Hospitals Charity

Cancer charity Rock Nativity - with baby Joni Florence in the manger!

The Bradford Neonatal Ball, set to take place on November 23, will raise funds for Bradford Hospitals Charity's Neonatal Appeal

The Bradford Neonatal Ball, set to take place on November 23, will raise funds for Bradford Hospitals Charity's Neonatal Appeal

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Hollywood-themed charity ball to raise funds for neonatal unit

Parents and children of Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy completed the school run on foot, along with Living Streets’ mascot, Strider, as part of a new initiative to reduce congestion and pollution around the school

Parents and children of Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy completed the school run on foot, along with Living Streets’ mascot, Strider, as part of a new initiative to reduce congestion and pollution around the school

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Barkerend partners with Lidl to pedestrianise part of school run

A series of films from a partnership of six hospitals hopes to promote midwifery and neonatal careers

A series of films from a partnership of six hospitals hopes to promote midwifery and neonatal careers

West Yorkshire and Harrogate films to tackle aging midwife workforce

A graphic image shows a background of campaigners in support of the bill and Kim Leadbeater MP, pictured right

A graphic image shows a background of campaigners in support of the bill and Kim Leadbeater MP, pictured right

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New assisted dying law would prevent more 'harrowing and heartbreaking' deaths - MP

Images show school pupils raising their hands in the classroom, a school meal, a child on weighing scales, and an empty playground

Images show school pupils raising their hands in the classroom, a school meal, a child on weighing scales, and an empty playground

Children & Young People

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'Much more work to do' amid efforts to tackle obesity among Bradford school pupils

Varenicline, an anti-smoking pill, is set to be offered by the NHS

Varenicline, an anti-smoking pill, is set to be offered by the NHS

NHS to offer varenicline anti-smoking pill to help people quit

A £1.8 million per annum retender has been secured by the Survive and Thrive partnership, which is a collaboration between organisations Staying Put, WomenCentre, and Family Action

A £1.8 million per annum retender has been secured by the Survive and Thrive partnership, which is a collaboration between organisations Staying Put, WomenCentre, and Family Action

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Survive and Thrive partnership wins £1.8m per annum retender

Bosses at Age UK Bradford District have voiced concerns about the potential impacts of changes to winter fuel payments and rising energy bills

Bosses at Age UK Bradford District have voiced concerns about the potential impacts of changes to winter fuel payments and rising energy bills

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Older people in Bradford district face 'toughest winter yet', charity warns

Online grooming crimes are reaching record levels across the UK, says the NSPCC

Online grooming crimes are reaching record levels across the UK, says the NSPCC

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Five-year-olds are online abuse victims: NSPCC demands stronger social media rules

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

Dent Station - the highest station in England. Images: Jonathan Smith

Dent Station - the highest station in England. Images: Jonathan Smith

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Walks: A lovely one-way walk starting at England's highest station

“Some stressors might be small, like a work task. Others might be larger, such as a health issue,” says Martin. Image: Pixabay

“Some stressors might be small, like a work task. Others might be larger, such as a health issue,” says Martin. Image: Pixabay

How much do you carry in your daily ‘stress bucket’?

Farrow Medical Centre

Farrow Medical Centre

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Bradford GP surgery that was 'inadequate' has made 'significant improvements'

Appeal to trace friends and relatives of man who recently died at BRI

Professor John Wright of the Bradford Institute for Health Research explained that a mobile research vehicle, to engage study participants in the field, overcomes barriers to study participation like lack of time and intimidation by healthcare settings

Professor John Wright of the Bradford Institute for Health Research explained that a mobile research vehicle, to engage study participants in the field, overcomes barriers to study participation like lack of time and intimidation by healthcare settings

Bradford research centre grant will help it 'transform health locally and globally'

Leeds-based Rangoli Radio aims to deliver interviews in multiple languages to raise awareness of blood and organ donation among the South Asian community. It has received funding from the government's Community Grants Programme for the purpose

Leeds-based Rangoli Radio aims to deliver interviews in multiple languages to raise awareness of blood and organ donation among the South Asian community. It has received funding from the government's Community Grants Programme for the purpose

Radio service receives funds to promote blood and organ donation

A persistent pain or a lump in your stomach could be a sign of bowel cancer and should be checked by a doctor

A persistent pain or a lump in your stomach could be a sign of bowel cancer and should be checked by a doctor

Bowel cancer symptoms that should be checked by a doctor (including tiredness)

From regular bed times to natural lighting, here are some top tips to get your child a good night's sleep.

From regular bed times to natural lighting, here are some top tips to get your child a good night's sleep.

How much sleep does my child need and how do I make sure they're well rested?

A photo of someone turning their heating on

A photo of someone turning their heating on

Cost of living crisis

Eligible households in Bradford could receive a free pack to keep them warm in winter

Fumes produced by a vehicle

Fumes produced by a vehicle

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Health charity welcomes research showing Clean Air Zone is reducing GP admissions

Lee Marshall, who runs The Woodlands Hotel in Oakenshaw, is glad there won't be a ban on smoking in beer gardens

Lee Marshall, who runs The Woodlands Hotel in Oakenshaw, is glad there won't be a ban on smoking in beer gardens

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Ban on beer garden smoking would have been 'absolute nightmare', says landlord

The West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has issued an appeal to eligible people in West Yorkshire to receive their COVID-19 vaccination for the winter

The West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has issued an appeal to eligible people in West Yorkshire to receive their COVID-19 vaccination for the winter

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Covid jab appeal issued by West Yorkshire health bosses

Television gardener Katie Rushworth officially opened the new outdoor space at Bradford Royal Infirmary

Television gardener Katie Rushworth officially opened the new outdoor space at Bradford Royal Infirmary

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Television gardener Katie Rushworth opens new outdoor space at BRI

Children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average

Children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average

UKHSA issues new health advice to parents amid norovirus and flu increase

New figures have revealed millions of pounds are needed to repair hospitals across the Bradford district

New figures have revealed millions of pounds are needed to repair hospitals across the Bradford district

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Nearly £500 million needed to repair Bradford hospitals, figures reveal

Spectators should stay well away from bonfires and fireworks

Spectators should stay well away from bonfires and fireworks

How to stay safe from injury and enjoy Bonfire Night

The fertility rate for England and Wales fell to the lowest level since records began in 1938

The fertility rate for England and Wales fell to the lowest level since records began in 1938

Fertility rate rises slightly in Bradford – bucking national trend

According to the Office for National Statistics, there were 70 drug-related deaths registered in Bradford in 2023

According to the Office for National Statistics, there were 70 drug-related deaths registered in Bradford in 2023

Drug-related deaths hit record high in Bradford, new figures show

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

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First UK case of potentially deadly strain mpox detected in London