Leisure

Staff at the International

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Popular Bradford restaurant to expand with two new branches planned

Galo and Zara Gonzalez has brought Galo's Kitchen back to Bingley

Galo and Zara Gonzalez has brought Galo's Kitchen back to Bingley

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Italian restaurant 'excited to be back' in Bradford town after four years away

Jonah, the 58-ton finback whale on display in Bolton in 1970. Image: Northern Echo

Jonah, the 58-ton finback whale on display in Bolton in 1970. Image: Northern Echo

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'It smelt awful': Memories of the 68ft whale paraded on a truck in Bradford

Channel 4 is casting for First Dates

Channel 4 is casting for First Dates

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Could you appear on the next series of First Dates?

Have you been to any of these local Christmas markets in the Bradford district?

Have you been to any of these local Christmas markets in the Bradford district?

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'Tis the season - Christmas markets in Bradford's towns and villages for 2024

Young choir members pictured at the Cathedral in 1982

Young choir members pictured at the Cathedral in 1982

It's a busy season for choirs. Looking back at archive photos of Bradford choirs

One of the isolated barns in the landscape surrounding Hawes. Images: Jonathan Smith

One of the isolated barns in the landscape surrounding Hawes. Images: Jonathan Smith

Discover the beauty of Wensleydale on this autumn Dales walk

David Briggs at his Bonnie 'N' Clyde shop in 1989

David Briggs at his Bonnie 'N' Clyde shop in 1989

Jobs and careers

Customers looked into the 'fashion future' at Bradford shop Bonnie 'N' Clydes

Jackie magazine was full of advice on fashion, make-up, health, pop gossip and boys

Jackie magazine was full of advice on fashion, make-up, health, pop gossip and boys

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Look back: Jackie magazine was like having a cool big sister!

This area of the city centre, pictured in 1963, is unrecognisable today

This area of the city centre, pictured in 1963, is unrecognisable today

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Remember when Broadway looked like this? Check out our archive images

Celebration as Mencap opens its doors in Wyke

Celebration as Mencap opens its doors in Wyke

New Mencap charity shop opens its doors in Bradford

Is your roof leaking and you don't know what to do? Follow these steps

Is your roof leaking and you don't know what to do? Follow these steps

Homes and interiors

What to do if your roof starts to leak during a storm (save yourself £5,000)

Here is when you should take Christmas decoations down to avoid bad luck

Here is when you should take Christmas decoations down to avoid bad luck

When should I take my Christmas decorations down to avoid bad luck?

‘Do not eat’ - Morrisons recalls £1 kitchen staple and apologises to customers

I will never make roast potatoes another way again - see why

I will never make roast potatoes another way again - see why

I made the perfect roast potatoes thanks to a chef's secret method - I'm obsessed

Staff at Klubhaus by the Bierkeller have poured their first pints at the newly-renovated former Rosse pub building on Bingley Road.

Staff at Klubhaus by the Bierkeller have poured their first pints at the newly-renovated former Rosse pub building on Bingley Road.

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See inside Klubhaus by Bierkeller as the first pints are poured

Homebase, in the Enterprise Five Retail Park, off Five Lane Ends, in Idle

Homebase, in the Enterprise Five Retail Park, off Five Lane Ends, in Idle

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Bradford's only Homebase put up for sale as struggles continue

Safeer Khan runs International who has been named winners of the T&A’s Best Curry House 2024 competition

Safeer Khan runs International who has been named winners of the T&A’s Best Curry House 2024 competition

T&A Best Curry House 2024

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Long-standing restaurant wins T&A best curry house competition

Ben Blythe scores Avenue's winner against Sheffield at Horsfall last month.

Ben Blythe scores Avenue's winner against Sheffield at Horsfall last month.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue doing it by halves as fans enticed to join for promotion push

A number of Black Friday deals are already available from the likes of Argos and Jet2Holidays, although Black Friday takes place officially on November 29

A number of Black Friday deals are already available from the likes of Argos and Jet2Holidays, although Black Friday takes place officially on November 29

Black Friday 2024: A round-up of deals currently available

The Country Roadshow, billed as the biggest Nashville party to hit the UK, will take place at Leeds' Royal Armouries in March 2025

The Country Roadshow, billed as the biggest Nashville party to hit the UK, will take place at Leeds' Royal Armouries in March 2025

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Nashville party with line dancing and tribute acts coming to Leeds

Merlin Entertainments is to offer discounted tickets to its attractions, including York Dungeons and Sea Life Scarborough

Merlin Entertainments is to offer discounted tickets to its attractions, including York Dungeons and Sea Life Scarborough

Merlin Entertainment

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Discounted tickets to Sea Life Scarborough and York Dungeons

As airlines continue to reduce their luggage allowance, with major airlines charging fees of up to £65 for oversized baggage

As airlines continue to reduce their luggage allowance, with major airlines charging fees of up to £65 for oversized baggage

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Travellers planning Christmas getaway issued £65 charge warning - how to avoid

The Greggs in Bradford Interchange

The Greggs in Bradford Interchange

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REVEALED: When Greggs will reopen in Bradford Interchange

Shipley's Christmas lights switch-on will take place this weekend

Shipley's Christmas lights switch-on will take place this weekend

Town's Christmas lights switch-on will go ahead as planned after electricity restored

Rocco with broadcaster Liz Green at the awards ceremony. Image: Kate Mallender Photography

Rocco with broadcaster Liz Green at the awards ceremony. Image: Kate Mallender Photography

Young star of TV dramas and Pierce Brosnan film wins top award

Bradford Council’s Museums and Galleries Service has shared a festive event programme that includes Christmas at Cliffe Castle and a Victorian Christmas market

Bradford Council’s Museums and Galleries Service has shared a festive event programme that includes Christmas at Cliffe Castle and a Victorian Christmas market

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Victorian Christmas market to kick off festive museums programme

See what customers said about their recent visits to Shibden Mill Inn

See what customers said about their recent visits to Shibden Mill Inn

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'Lovely' West Yorkshire pub 'unlikely to be beaten' among top 100 restaurants

The Super Soapbox Challenge has been hosted in Bradford city centre for the last three years

The Super Soapbox Challenge has been hosted in Bradford city centre for the last three years

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Call for more funding to ensure 'significant' Bradford event goes ahead

EasyJet are putting on flights to Malaga (left) and Palma (right) next spring

EasyJet are putting on flights to Malaga (left) and Palma (right) next spring

Leeds Bradford Airport

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Two new routes for airline at Leeds Bradford Airport next summer

The celebrations at the BRI

The celebrations at the BRI

Cultural attractions

Bradford Royal Infirmary staff celebrate Sikh festival

An art exhibition and sale, organised by Wilsden Art Class and Bingley Art Society, is taking place this month at Wilsden Village Hall

An art exhibition and sale, organised by Wilsden Art Class and Bingley Art Society, is taking place this month at Wilsden Village Hall

Wilsden Art Class and Bingley Art Society to host exhibition and sale

The inaugural British Asian Rugby Awards took place in the State Rooms at Speaker's House, within the House of Commons in London, recently. The event recognised the contributions of South Asian communities and players to the sport

The inaugural British Asian Rugby Awards took place in the State Rooms at Speaker's House, within the House of Commons in London, recently. The event recognised the contributions of South Asian communities and players to the sport

British Asian Rugby Association

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Inaugural British Asian Rugby Awards take place at Speaker's House

Bosses of Aldi, Amazon UK, Boots, Lidl, JD Sports, Primark, Morrisons and Greggs also issued the warning

Bosses of Aldi, Amazon UK, Boots, Lidl, JD Sports, Primark, Morrisons and Greggs also issued the warning

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Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's warn of higher prices and 'inevitable' job losses

The team is celebrating success

The team is celebrating success

Clubs and societies

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Bradford majorette group scoops more than twenty national awards

Snow in a past year in Upper Wharfedale

Snow in a past year in Upper Wharfedale

Cave Rescue Organisation

Make sure you are 'winter ready' says Cave Rescue

Settle is a go-to for village charm and a friendly welcome.

Settle is a go-to for village charm and a friendly welcome.

The local's guide to spending a day in Settle

Pan-Asian noodle eatery, Chop Wok Express, is set to open on Cavendish Street. At the launch party this Saturday (November 23), attendees will be able to sample free food and enjoy dancing

Pan-Asian noodle eatery, Chop Wok Express, is set to open on Cavendish Street. At the launch party this Saturday (November 23), attendees will be able to sample free food and enjoy dancing

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Pan-Asian eatery's launch event to feature stilts and dances

The annual Charity Christmas Tree Festival at St James Church, in Thornton, will take place from Saturday, November 23 to Saturday, November 30

The annual Charity Christmas Tree Festival at St James Church, in Thornton, will take place from Saturday, November 23 to Saturday, November 30

Charity Christmas tree festival to open at Thornton's St James Church

Leeds Bradford Airport

Leeds Bradford Airport

Leeds Bradford Airport

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Airline announces 'significant expansion' at Leeds Bradford Airport

Reader Jack Stoyles has fond memories of playings dominoes in the pub. Pic: Pixabay

Reader Jack Stoyles has fond memories of playings dominoes in the pub. Pic: Pixabay

Reader letter: Days of darts and doms are gone - but what great memories

The cost of butter has risen across Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl amid supply shortages

The cost of butter has risen across Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl amid supply shortages

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Warning to supermarket shoppers as the price of butter soars across the UK

Gardening columnist Peter Fawcett advises on what to do in the garden in November

Gardening columnist Peter Fawcett advises on what to do in the garden in November

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It's time get planting spring tulips, says our gardening columnist

You are able to return the recalled Aldi product for a full refund.

You are able to return the recalled Aldi product for a full refund.

Aldi apologises as 'error' forces product recall due to possible health risk

Cadbury has already revealed the axing of its Festive Friends Chocolate Biscuits in the lead up to Christmas 2024.

Cadbury has already revealed the axing of its Festive Friends Chocolate Biscuits in the lead up to Christmas 2024.

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Cadbury discontinues festive chocolate as fans cry 'Christmas is ruined'

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

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

A busy dance floor at Bradford’s Harmony Ballroom back in 1986

A busy dance floor at Bradford’s Harmony Ballroom back in 1986

As Strictly heads for Blackpool, we look back at ballroom dancing in Bradford

The Prospect - one of the lone pubs that are a familiar sight around Bradford. Image: Ian Beesley

The Prospect - one of the lone pubs that are a familiar sight around Bradford. Image: Ian Beesley

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Opinion: Is it last orders for darts and doms in ‘the local’?

Fiona at work on the mural in a workshop at Salts Mill

Fiona at work on the mural in a workshop at Salts Mill

Cultural attractions

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'I felt I got to know her as I worked on it' - How giant Bradford mural was restored

Stephen Frayne has helped create Rise, which will launch Bradford's year as UK City of Culture

Stephen Frayne has helped create Rise, which will launch Bradford's year as UK City of Culture

Cultural attractions

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Tickets on sale next week for 'unmissable opening event' of Bradford 2025

PureGym Bradford Idle is undergoing a refurbishment

PureGym Bradford Idle is undergoing a refurbishment

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Upgrade will be 'fantastic moment' for popular Bradford gym

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

The Baby of the North sculpture in Bradford

The Baby of the North sculpture in Bradford

Cultural attractions

Reader letter: 'There are some wonderful modern sculptures in Bradford city centre'