Telegraph & Argus
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What a legacy! How Dolly Parton boosted child literacy in Bradford
IT is thanks to Dolly Parton that children in some areas of Bradford get a free book every month for the first five years of their life.
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Three lanes on M62 closed after unidentified spillage
Three lanes of the M62 westbound have been closed due to a spillage.
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West Yorkshire man charged over alleged historic child sexual offences
A MAN from Leeds has been charged following an investigation into non-recent child sexual offences.
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Drug dealer who benefited by more than £360,000 will pay back just under £16,000
A drug dealer who benefited by more than £360,000 will pay back just under £16,000.
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Warning issued after theft of overhead power cables in Bradford - here's what we know
A warning has been issued following the theft of overhead cables from street lighting infrastructure in Bradford.
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'I am extremely concerned' - Residents' fears after wine bar wins licence battle
A proposed wine bar has had its licence approved despite fears that neighbours would no longer be able to enjoy “peace and quiet” in their own…
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London to Yorkshire rail services disrupted after person hit by train
Rail services have been disrupted today, with no services departing from London King's Cross or Peterborough until further notice after a…
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11 drivers caught speeding in under an hour during police watch in Bradford district
11 drivers were caught speeding in less than an hour during a police speed watch.
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Rocky Horror Picture Show star and legendary actor Tim Curry dies at the age of 80
Rocky Horror Picture Show star and legendary actor Tim Curry has died
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Trains from Bradford stations cancelled or delayed this evening - see why here
Train services running between two stations have been disrupted this evening.
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Plea for flats above what locals have dubbed 'one of the best shops' in the world
A plea has been made to build five maisonettes above what locals have dubbed “one of the best shops” in the world.
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Man caught child in state of undress by 'zooming in on bedroom and bathroom windows'
A man who tried to cover up his perverted sexual interest in children by claiming he was doing some kind of “neighbourhood watch” has avoided…
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Person rescued from house fire
A person has been rescued following a house fire.
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Bradford police officer killer died after less than one year in prison, inquest hears
The killer of a Bradford police officer who was found dead in prison less than a year after he was convicted of murder died from natural causes, a…
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Go-ahead for new units to be built at well-known industrial estate
A developer has been given the go-ahead to build two new units at a well-known Calderdale industrial estate - 20 years after one might have been…
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Shoppers told 'do not eat' as wraps recalled over possible contamination
Summit Foods is recalling various filled wraps, including its Chicken Fajita Wrap and Snacksters Hoi Sin Wrap.
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Energy bills to rise by £60 from October as Ofgem warns households
Energy bills will rise by £60 from October as Ofgem confirms a new £1,723 price cap. Here are six ways households can cut costs this winter.
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Millions face a £312,000 pension shortfall – five ways to boost your pot
Workers face huge pension shortfalls, with some £312,000 behind their retirement target. Experts reveal five ways to boost your pension pot.
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Pensioners could get thousands more with call for Government to match minimum wage
A new campaign is calling for the State Pension to be increased to £14,500 a year,
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Countryfile presenter of nearly 40 years shares 'poignant final wish' about Yorkshire
Countryfile legend John Craven has shared a "poignant final wish".
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Review: Superb 'elegant, swellegant' musical at Leeds Grand
REVITALISED, reimagined or simply new? Whatever your poison, Cole Porter’s High Society is a superbly elegant, swellegant musical that will make…
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New Ilkley pizza kitchen to launch with four-day Bank Holiday festival
FRESHLY baked sourdough pizzas and stuffed dough balls are on the menu at a new kitchen launching this Bank Holiday.
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Update on motorway after disruption caused following huge offal spillage this morning
A road on the motorway has reopened after an offal spillage this morning.
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Has police action to tackle anti-social behaviour at this busy bus station worked?
Police are asking people if they think action to tackle anti-social behaviour behaviour at a bus station has worked.
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Thousands join call to raise HMRC tax free Personal Allowance to £18,000
A petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.
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Name of man charged with conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine in Bradford
A man has been charged with conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine on a Bradford estate.
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Man accused of piloting small boat illegally across channel to stand trial in 2028
An African man living in Bradford charged with piloting a small boat illegally across the English Channel will stand trial in two years’ time.
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Tesco apologises as 'do not eat' warning issued for popular salad amid recall
The UK supermarket chain has recalled its Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad (215g).
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Urgent plea over planned £2.5 billion tram network running between Leeds and Bradford
Campaigners are urging new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce “proper devolution” to ensure West Yorkshire finally gets a tram network.
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Council's new advertising policy for lampposts could bring in some much-needed cash
A cash-strapped council's new advertising policy - including for some of its lamp posts - could bring in some much-needed cash.
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'An answer would be excellent' - Resident anger towards council over 2 month wait
A resident trying for two months to discuss an application with planners wants the situation to improve.
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‘Crude’ breeze-blocking in of windows seals planning application’s fate
Breeze-blocking in windows is a 'crude and unsympathetic intervention' downgrading the look of a Halifax town centre street, say unhappy…
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Around 500 attend Bradford event celebrating the Prophet’s legacy
AROUND 1,000 people gathered in Bradford for an evening of reflection, poetry, music and praise
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Students urged to get free MenB jab before Freshers' Week
Nearly one million students are being urged to get a free NHS MenB vaccination before heading to university
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West Yorkshire lands top two spots in Britain’s best beer garden rankings
YORKSHIRE has been crowned home to Britain’s best beer gardens, a survey has confirmed.
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Energy bills to rise by £60 from October as Ofgem warns households
Energy bills will rise by £60 from October as Ofgem confirms a new £1,723 price cap. Here are six ways households can cut costs this winter.
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Motorists urged not to panic buy fuel ahead of bank holiday
MOTORISTS are being urged not to panic buy fuel.
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New at-home HPV tests welcomed as boost to cervical cancer screening
A NEW at-home HPV testing kit could help save lives by catching cervical cancer early
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New blue plaque celebrates the man behind an iconic tower in West Yorkshire
A BLUE plaque has been unveiled at one of Halifax’s most iconic landmarks, the Wainhouse Tower
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Northern Ballet brings exclusive under-30s night to Leeds
AN exclusive ballet performance for under-30s is coming to Leeds this September.
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Offal spillage on M62 forces closure of slip road near Bradford - Here's what we know
An exit slip road near Bradford was closed after a shed load of offal was spilled this morning.
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Bradford Council-owned site that brings in £9,000 a year sold at auction for £186,000
A plot of Bradford Council owned-land that brings in £9,000 a year in advertising rates has been sold at auction for more than double its guide…
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Bradford district insurance firm moves to larger offices amid growth
AN insurance firm has relocated to larger offices as part of its ongoing growth and expansion.
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Yorkshire drinkers among UK’s biggest binge drinkers, research suggests
DRINKERS in Yorkshire and the Humber are more likely to binge drink than the UK average, new research shows.
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Record collectors urged to check old vinyl for hidden treasures after £500,000 sale
A BEATLES album once owned by Ringo Starr has become the world’s most valuable vinyl record, selling for more than £500,000.
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Beautiful South tribute band to bring classic 90s hits to Leeds
The Very Beautiful South will perform at Leeds Irish Centre, promising a night of nostalgia and classic hits.
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'One of the best' Yorkshire Dales walks that passes waterfalls
The Simon's Seat and Valley of Desolation trail is one of the best in the Yorkshire Dales.
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‘One piece of information can make all the difference’: knife crime campaign launched
MOST people believe young people would stay silent if they knew about someone carrying a knife, in Bradford.
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Why large digital signs have been refused for this Bradford city centre building
Large digital signs on a Bradford city centre building would harm a Conservation Area – planners have decided.
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Lotto winner in West Yorkshire city finally claims 'life-changing' £1 million prize
A Lotto ticket bought in West Yorkshire has turned a player into a millionaire.