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  • Family holiday fears

    MORE than three-quarters of families are now taking steps to avoid holiday "rip-offs" after 72% got caught out on their last holiday abroad, a survey has found.Some 77% of families are planning to take cost-cutting steps, Post Office Travel

  • Record paid for Aston

    A CLASSIC Aston Martin has fetched more than £10 million at auction.Bonhams said the sum makes the “2 VEV” the most valuable British car ever sold under the hammer in Europe.The ex-Essex Racing Stable, 1961 Aston Martin “MP209” DB4GT Zagato was bought

  • Adams issues challenge to attackers

    FORMER Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has called on those who attacked his home to meet him.The homes of Mr Adams and prominent Sinn Fein figure Bobby Storey were attacked with explosive devices on Friday night, the party said.Mr Adams said he is “very

  • Search may last months say police

    SEARCH teams investigating the Novichok poisoning of a couple in Wiltshire have recovered more than 400 exhibits, samples and items – with police warning that searches could last months.The nerve agent was found in a small bottle in the Amesbury home

  • Trump plays golf in face of protests

    DONALD TRUMP flies out to Helsinki for talks with Vladimir Putin today after thousands protested against his visit to the UK.Over the weekend the President took to his Scottish golf course as thousands of people protested against his presence.The US

  • Grand country house has something for everyone

    A MAGNIFICENT house, beautiful gardens, a stirring contemporary art exhibition, and cream teas. Who could want for more on a day out? Historic Beningbrough Hall, which has stood in a picturesque spot near York for more than 300 years, is a sight

  • ‘No trade with Trump’ says Bradford justice group

    MEMBERS of Global Justice Bradford dressed as chickens attended the Leeds ‘Stop Trump’ march in Leeds yesterday to say ‘No Trade Deal with Trump’On Tuesday parliament will vote on the report stage of the government's Trade Bill. The bill is one of

  • Carnival-style fun at Harold Park Gala

    GLORIOUS sunshine made the annual gala in Harold Park, Low Moor, go with a swing as crowds gathered for the summer entertainment on Saturday.The event had been staged by the Friends of Harold Park and a family barbecue, bouncy castle, donkey rides, stalls

  • York City 1 Bradford City 0: Honeymoon is over, warns Collins

    CITY have been told the “honeymoon is over” after their second pre-season loss at York today. Hamza Bencherif’s second-half header was the only goal to give the Conference North side victory at Bootham Crescent. The Bantams left out several

  • T20 Cup finals promise to be a big hit

    HANGING Heaton will defend the trophy they won last season when they host the JW Lees T20 Cup finals at Bennett Lane tomorrow. They take on Premier Division rivals Methley in the Group A final at 3.30pm and it promises to be an interesting clash.Both

  • BIG INTERVIEW: Hallas buzzing as Bulls thrive

    You have been ever-present on the team sheet this season and the try list for that matter, so are you happy to have made the permanent switch from Leeds to Bradford? Yes of course. Bradford Bulls are a great club with a fantastic history and a

  • Pride in English football has come home

    COMMENTATOR Clive Tyldesley nailed it with an accuracy that would sadly be lacking in those famous white shirts when it mattered on the Moscow stage.“They are an easy team to like.”That, in a nutshell, sums up this present England. A bunch who have breathed

  • Green for go as Bulls new boy eyes fast start

    JAMES Green intends to make the most of every minute of his Bulls “audition”.The new capture from Castleford dives straight into the thick of the promotion race at Hunslet tomorrow.The South Leeds Stadium clash kicks off a 10-game run that will shape

  • LEE SMITH: We're ready for new-look Hunslet

    BULLS captain Lee Smith praised his side’s defensive efforts that saw Bradford claim a 24-4 win over Newcastle Thunder at Odsal.After their mid-season clash at Kingston Park, the Bulls knew a stern test was in order but tries from Brandon Pickersgill,

  • T&A 150th: Formal End of the World’s Greatest War

    The Telegraph & Argus celebrates its 150th anniversary this year and in honour of the occasion we are printing a story from our archives every day for 150 days.Today we look at the Bradford Daily Telegraph, Saturday, June 28, 1919:It was official, the

  • ANDREW CHALMERS: Tension and drama but best is yet to come

    LET me extend my wholehearted congratulations to the England football team and their morale-boosting performances culminating in just falling short in extra-time of a World Cup final berth. The scenes have been magnificent and demonstrate just what grip

  • OPPOSITION: Hunslet hunt home win after victory streak ends

    LEADERS Bradford Bulls face a short away trip tomorrow as they travel to Hunslet, and they will have a tough task on their hands against a team who have won 11 out of 16 Betfred League One games so far this season.Those results mean Hunslet currently

  • JOHN KEAR: Testing times ahead start against Hunslet

    IT was a tough game last week against Newcastle. I felt at times, leading up to the game, that I was beating a lone drum about how good Thunder were. Thankfully the players listened and realised what I’d been saying, and we were happy to get the two points

  • Consultation over future uses of health centre

    A PUBLIC consultation will be held to determine the best future for an "underused" medical centre in Bradford.Hillside Bridge first opened in Barkerend 2008, and is one of the most impressive health centres in the district.The idea was that

  • CAR REVIEW: Dacia Sandero Stepway

    IF YOU’RE in the market for a practical car that’s cheap to buy and run, the Dacia Sandero Stepway may be worth considering.This great value no frills vehicle has been introduced as a rugged version of the regular Sandero hatchback, which grabbed headlines

  • Flats plan for shopping centre

    PART of a Bradford shopping complex could be converted into flats if new plans are approved.Masham investments have submitted an application to Bradford Council to convert empty office space at the Titan Centre in Wyke into six, two bedroom flats.The

  • Wright can sense vibe in Bantams' build-up

    JOSH Wright is getting back in the groove as he ticks off the minutes to the new City season.The Bantams go to York at lunchtime today for their second friendly as the build-up steps up for the big kick-off on August 4.With only three weeks to go to the

  • Kear gets his wish with McNally return

    GREGG McNally’s long-awaited return will allow John Kear to field his Bulls dream team at Hunslet tomorrow.The talented full back has been dogged with a torn quad injury that he first suffered in the Challenge Cup win at the South Leeds Stadium on Easter

  • Victims of honour-based violence remembered today

    TODAY marks the National Day of Remem-brance for Victims of Honour Based Violence.It shines a spotlight on the issues of forced marriage and honour-based abuse. The date coincides with what would have been the birthday of 17-year-old Shafilea Ahmed, originally