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Ballroom hosts 1920s dance event
A 1920s swing dance is taking place in the newly-decorated French ballroom in Bradford’s Midland Hotel. The dance is being held to raise funds for the hire of a dance marquee for Saltaire 1940s weekend on June 29 and 30. There will be swing music
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Scandal affecting hundreds of Bradford homeowners could snowball further, MPs warn
A scandal affecting hundreds of Bradford homeowners could snowball further if action is not taken, MPs have warned. Branded a “scandal within a scandal”, the district is home to many victims who were faced with huge legal bills after ‘no win no
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Teacher’s ‘serious’ misconduct after giving students his personal number
A LONG-serving teacher acted with “serious” misconduct after giving students his personal number before retirement. Philip Baker was the subject of a Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) misconduct hearing on March 14 and 15 this year, with a report
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Bingley Festival will NOT take place this summer due to 'rising costs'
BINGLEY Festival will not take place this summer, festival bosses have confirmed. Not to be confused with the Gareth Gates-headlined Challenge Festival later this month, the event has run out of Bradford & Bingley Rugby Club for the last couple
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Sad scenes of empty shelves as Bradford M&S closing date looms
THESE are the desolate scenes inside Bradford's Marks & Spencer store as its closing date looms. The Broadway store is in its final week of trading in the city centre and its doors will shut for good this Saturday. The M&S has been in the
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Company behind Dales food and drink festival goes into liquidation
AN 'urgent call' has gone out for a buyer to save Skipton's Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival. Events By B3 Ltd, organisers of the event, described as the 'UK's largest food and drink festival', has ceased trading with immediate effect and
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Works continuing on new Primark store in Bradford city centre
WORKS are continuing on a new Primark store in Bradford city centre. Over the last few months, the clothing brand has been working on its new store in the former Debenhams unit in The Broadway as it prepares to move from the Kirkgate Shopping Centre
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Man with R and S tattoos on neck wanted by police
POLICE are keen to find a man wanted in connection with a Bradford district robbery. Ryan Surtees is wanted by West Yorkshire Police in connection with the offence which occurred in Shipley. They would also like to speak to the 27-year-old
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DWP Universal Credit warning ahead of change next week
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the bank holidays next weekend. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) who manage benefit payments to eligible claimants do not make payments on bank holidays
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UK's confirmed biggest spider might lurking in Bradford buildings
The UK has 650 different species of spiders, and the largest among them is the cardinal spider. Cardinal spiders, known internationally as Tegenaria Parietina, have been recorded to grow up to 14cm. Typically found in buildings or on walls,
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Are you ordering your steak wrong? Half of us are and here's why
Half of Brits are ordering their steaks wrong in restaurants, according to a head chef. Do you take your steak rare, medium rare, or well done? Do you pair it with peppercorn sauce, red wine sauce or none at all? Are you sure? Research, conducted
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Man seriously injured after being punched to the ground at bus stop
A MAN was left with a serious head injury after being attacked at a bus stop. The incident happened on Monday night and a cordon was in place while the scene was forensically examined. West Yorkshire Police is now appealing for information
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City's home milestone gives Alexander belief for future
GRAHAM Alexander says City’s sprint finish must be their blueprint for next season. The Bantams won six of the last seven games, taking 19 points from a possible 21 from Good Friday onwards. That included three victories in a row at Valley
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Tik Tok star from Bradford district spent a month in prison
A TIK TOK star from Bradford, with more than 600,000 followers, has been released from prison after a month away. Gavinio, whose catchphrases include “get back shadrack” and “it’s all inside your mind” – which matches his handle on the social media
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Police tackle charity challenge to honour 1,766 victims killed on UK roads
OFFICERS and staff from West Yorkshire Police will be collectively running, walking, cycling or horse riding 1,766 miles this week as part of a charity challenge to raise awareness of road safety. The aim is to honour the 1,766 people who were
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Thefts from vehicles reported at two Bradford supermarkets
THEFTS from vehicles have been reported at two supermarkets in Bradford over the weekend. One of the thefts was from a car at Tesco on Great Horton Road. Police reported that at around 9.30am on Saturday (May 11) someone broke into a car parked
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How the battle against knife crime is intensifying after spate of tragedies
THE fight against knife crime is intensifying after a spate of fatal stabbings in Bradford and surrounding areas. This week, West Yorkshire Police is carrying out Operation Sceptre - a national initiative aimed at tackling knife crime. Special
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Bradford people urged to show 'just how bad the rail facilities in our district are'
BRADFORD people are being urged to make their voice heard and show “just how bad the rail facilities in our district are”. Transport for the North, the sub-national body formed to transform the transport system across the North, says it wants to
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Cupra Leon e-Hybrid strikes a balance between sportiness and efficiency
The Cupra Leon e-Hybrid strikes a nice balance between sportiness and efficiency – but you’ll need to keep the battery topped up to get the very best out of it. During the first part of my long-term test, the car’s dual personality is what impressed
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Police swoop on Audi as M62 chase ends 15 miles from where it started
AT LEAST half a dozen police cars swooped on a suspected stolen vehicle after a chase along the M62 which ended around 15 miles from where it started. The drama started to unfold when the driver of an Audi failed to stop near Brighouse. The pursuit
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Architects release image showing new look for former department store site
THE approval of refurbishment plans for the former House of Fraser Rackhams department store in Skipton High Street has been welcomed by the architects behind the proposals. Plans for the prominent town centre site, which has been empty since 2019
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Care home group shortlisted for SEVEN accolades in awards scheme
A CARE home group is celebrating after being shortlisted for seven accolades in the Stars of Social Care Awards. Spellman Care – which operates Springbank at Silsden, Steeton Court, Ghyll Royd in Guiseley and Craven Nursing Home, Skipton – said
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Determined young Bradford Scouts complete challenging 20km walk
A BRADFORD Scout group completed an epic and challenging 20km walk around the district. The 68th Bradford Scout Group, which is based at Wyke, celebrated the achievement of their young Scouts who conquered the Aire Valley Scouts' Baht 'At Walk
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Children's cancer charity leaders invited to Buckingham Palace garden party
YORKSHIRE children's cancer charity Candlelighters is celebrating following the attendance of two of its leaders at a royal garden party at Buckingham Palace. Emily Wragg, chief executive officer, and Keith Hardcastle, chair of trustees, were invited
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Chance for businesses to share experiences and challenges
BUSINESSES in the region are being offered the chance to share their experiences and challenges with some of the most important figures in British economics. West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has been running its Quarterly Economic Survey
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Reader letter: Pistachios in 1975? Not in our house there weren't!
SIR - On a recent visit to the Industrial Museum at Eccleshill I was disappointed to see the presentation of the '1970s house'. Here we are told that the economic problems of the time were caused in large part by the post war nationalisation of
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Bus firm to increase frequency of two Bradford to Leeds services
FIRST Bus is increasing the frequency of its X6 and 72 services between Bradford and Leeds. The bus company has increased the frequency to provide a service up to every seven minutes during the day from Monday to Saturday. The change is part
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Congs caught short by absences in Heavy Woollen Cup thumping
The Solly Sports Heavy Woollen Cup tie continued its fragmented existence with six more ties on Sunday. Pudsey Congs paid the penalty for having four key absentees as they went down by eight wickets to Cawthorne, of the Yorkshire Southern Premier
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Stolen 'pride and joy' RV recovered by police in Bradford
A WELL loved RV which has been described as "someone's pride and joy" was recovered in Bradford yesterday (Monday). The RV, which was stolen from North Yorkshire, was recovered by police officers from the Steerside Enforcement Team in the Wilsden
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Reader letter: Find the money for city centre transport hub!
SIR - It seems unlikely that Bradford will see the return of a meaningful transport hub. A feature that any major city should expect. Leeds, Birmingham,Manchester all have good working transport infrastructure. A plea to Bradford Council - FIND
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Inside the the Bradford boutique designing red carpet fashion
A BROTHER and sister duo from Bradford are behind luxurious, handcrafted outfits made for red carpet, A-list events like the Baftas and Met Gala. Huma Humad on Leeds Old Road has become a destination for haute couture bridal and party wear in just
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Millions of pounds invested in Seabrooks' Bradford factory as success continues
SEABROOKS Crisps’ owner has revealed its £12m expansion of its Bradford factory is now well underway. One of the city’s biggest success stories, Seabrooks Crisps has gone from producing crinkle-cut snacks at a terraced house to a huge operation
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Fire-damaged warehouse buildings can be demolished
FIRE-damaged warehouse buildings can be demolished after planning officers acknowledged they had “little heritage merit". Two of the buildings belonging to Dudley Hill-based John Sylvester Ltd were badly damaged in a fire several years ago, with
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Bradford City fan group celebrated for contribution to South Asian heritage
THE Baji Bantams - a group for South Asian football fans of Bradford City - has been honoured with an award. The group launched earlier this year as a supportive and inclusive space for lifelong fans, families, and matchday newbies. Months
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First average speed cameras in Bradford District installed on busy road
NEW average speed cameras – the first of their kind in Bradford – have been installed on a bypass infamous for speeding. It is hoped the cameras on Bingley Bypass will stop motorists from “racing up and down” the street, an issue that has long
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Section of new city bus route remains closed a week after flooding
A WEEK after severe flooding hit Bradford city centre, a section of the new public transport loop remains out of action “until further notice.” Vicar Lane was at the epicentre of the city centre flooding on Bank Holiday Monday, and parts of the
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Group that brings people closer to nature finds new home in listed building
A GRADE II listed Keighley building will be the new headquarters of an organisation set up to get people more active. Get Out More is a social enterprise that runs outdoor programmes such as forest schools and wellbeing programmes in the North
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Bradford school football team excited to be playing at Wembley this weekend
PUPILS from a Bradford school are excited to be playing at Wembley Stadium this weekend. Blakehill Primary School, in Idle, will be starring in the EFL Utilita Kids Cup Grand Final on Sunday. The team, who have represented Bradford City in
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New partnership aimed at boosting Bradford's night-time economy
A NEW partnership aims to champion Bradford's night-time economy, attract visitors, and boost economic growth. The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has announced a partnership with Bradford at Night, an organisation that works to bolster
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Bulls blast past hapless Cas as dramatic Odsal day seen out in style
Bradford Bulls’ men may have lost their big cup semi-final at Odsal on Sunday, but the women’s team at least got back on the winning trail. They were taking on fellow strugglers Castleford Tigers in the Northern Women’s Championship, in desperate
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Bradford race ace Harrison saves best for last at prestigious North West 200
BRADFORD motorcycling ace Dean Harrison came third in the final race of this year’s North West 200. The marquee event is held every spring in Northern Ireland, with Harrison a regular competitor. Arguably second behind the Isle of Man TT in
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Taylor on look-out for new club as part of Bantams reshuffle
ASH Taylor is set to be on his way out of Valley Parade this summer. The Telegraph & Argus understands it has been made clear that the big centre half has no future at the club. Mark Hughes signed the 6ft 3in defender last summer after his
