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Proud Scot + Bradfordian. Chair @the_young_fdn, Chair @bradford2025 Hon Prof, ALACE consultant. Mum. Grandma, Ex Loc Gov CEO cycles, hikes, views mine
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Joined October 2011
Bang on from our son of Bradford @DrAmirKhanGP but so angry that it's necessary to spell all of this out. Again and again.
“I’m tired Lorraine of having to justify my existence by the worth I bring to this country”. @DrAmirKhanGP responds to the immigration and NHS claims made by Nigel Farage in last night’s episode of @imacelebrity #Lorraine #ImACeleb
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It wasn’t the Eid people planned. But brilliant 2 hear how peaceful + good natured it was across Bradford as our Muslim families celebrated #EidAladha2020 #weareBradford #teamBradford
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Whoop whoop whoop. This is Our Time, Our Place. We are the City of Culture 2025 Wow.
BRADFORD IS #CityofCulture2025💥. This is our time to celebrate our extraordinary district – and for our young population to become leaders and change-makers to begin an exciting new chapter in our story. This is Our Time, Our Place #Bradford2025
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Congratulations to all Bradford recipients in the new year's honours list. Bit gobsmacked personally - mine is for everyone in #teamBradford. This is a team game. And it's a wonderful team to be in.
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My Mum has had her vaccination. Can't tell you how relieved I am. 20 of the 70 residents in her home died of Covid and I haven't been able to see her since last March. A hug with her is that much closer.
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So today I was meant to be on holiday heading north to see my Mum. First time since March 20th. At a distance. 20 of 70 in her care home died during lockdown. Miracle she is still with us. Instead I walked 10 miles on moors above Bradford to lift my spirits.
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Feeling weary + low this day when the death toll in the UK from Covid went above 40K. Too much loss + pain. So many have worked so hard in the Bradford District to keep people safe. But this isn’t over. And I see too many signs that people think it is. #StaySafe.
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Eight months after the hospital warned us on three occasions that we were near the end - and months of slow rehab - fantastic to take my mum out to celebrate still being in the world #cheers #edinburghweekend
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Well I can't remember the last time #Bradford had an 8 page spread in HELLO magazine! Amazing coverage of #royalvisitbradford What an epic day that was 😊
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A woman whose life and work touched so many lives including mine. She taught me everything about standing up to prejudice and bigotry and tackling injustice. Most of all she was my Mum.
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Bradford is the largest Uk city not on a national rail line. Better connectivity would unlock productivity and growth for the north. We’re young, diverse and entrepreneurial. Part of the solution. Northern Leaders (on all sides) and great businesses got that. HMG chose not to.
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I am besotted with this landscape which I am lucky enough to live in. #BronteCountry @visitBradford #Yorkshire
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Standing room only at the vigil for Peace @Bfdcathedral this evening. Bradford historically home to more people of Ukrainian descent than anywhere outside London. #WeStandWithUkraine
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A stunning walk over the snow fields of Ilkley Moor to lift the spirits after a tough week.
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4 weeks ago a little person joined our family - now I can't imagine life without him #proudgran Pretty fond of the granddog too!
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Great to finally break cover and tell the world we are going for it - fasten your seatbelts #Bradford it's going to be a breathtaking exhilarating ride! #bradford2025.
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I am all but off-grid at my darling mother's bedside as she hovers between life and death. Meantime the gorgeous red haired daughter of mine being held by her grandma in this picture turns 25 today. #circleoflife
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Our Maisie left this world today. She was a rescue cat. In truth she rescued me over 20 years more times than I care to remember. Here we are in easier times shooting the breeze after one of my regular runs in Northcliffe Park. #RIPlittleMoo 😥
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#EidMubarak to our Muslim families in #Bradford and across the world. I hope you have a joyous and blessed #EidUlFitr and #staysafe #EidAtHome
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Having a little weep as I listen to @BBCr4today before I start work. Haven’t seen my Mum who has dementia and lives in a care home in Scotland other than by video since March. It hurts.
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Turbulent emotions on my first trip north for a year. Wonderful to see my Mum and to be told I could hug her (after negative LfD test). But Dad now in hospital very poorly with sepsis and double pneumonia after surviving a year of Covid alone and being fully vaccinated. 😥
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We had a brilliant day hosting the #CityofCulture2025 judging panel. Our beloved Bradford at its best. Young, diverse, sassy and determined @bradford2025 @kirstybratfud @Lb_jesuisprest @thespicyflex @CainLewis1 @YouthBradford
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This is serious. If we want to avoid local lockdown everyone of us has to step up. Regular hand washing, keep a safe distance, minimise social visits to other households, don’t car share or gather in large groups, wear your mask.Get tested if you have symptoms + self isolate.
As infection rates in the district begin to rise again, health leaders are calling on every resident in the Bradford District to play their part in tackling Covid-19 so we can beat the virus. See our latest statement here:
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A message to the 107 care homes in the #BradfordDistrict - we know just how hard you have worked throughout this crisis to keep your residents safe. And in your struggles with access to testing, PPE, infection prevention and control we have been with you. @HelenBfdCCGs.
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My dad would have been 93 today. Sadly he died 14 years ago of alcoholism. Every day in lockdown I've treated myself to a great coffee using this handgrinder I inherited from him. I can feel the groove created by his hand on the box which is from the late 1930s. #NeverForgotten
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A tough month ahead. People flat out, many fearful for their futures, + others fighting for their lives. None of us can be with loved ones. But I'm privileged to be in this wonderful generous + tenacious District. We will do all we can to be there for each other #teamBradford.
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About time we let the world in on the fact that #Bradford has a wealth of things to offer - amazing landscapes, heritage, culture and food glorious food from all corners of the world prepared by the people of the world!.
Bradford announced as emerging Destination of the Year.#Bradford #DestinationOfTheYear.@Welcome2Yorks @visitBradford .
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Vinay and I doing last prep for #RoyalVisitBradford meantime red carpet is actually being rolled out!
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I love City Park most on days like this. the beach and playground for everyone, young, old and in between. makes me happy to see #Bradford
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So very sad to hear of Cllr Hussain’s passing from Covid19. He was a wonderful Lord Mayor and proud to be so. Our flags will be at half mast. City Hall bells will toll in his honour and in memory of a great servant of the public.
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We are the heart of Yorkshire. From Ilkley, Keighley, Bingley and Haworth to Shipley, Saltaire and Bradford there is culture and magic. It’s our time #cityofculture2025
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My favourite time in #CityParkBradford is when it's full of kids and families splashing and laughing. But caught early before the crowds gather its also kind of magic. Happy Birthday City Park!
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Walk in test centre under construction on Centenary Square #Bradford #Covid19UK. A reminder this vrius is not done with us yet and our individual and collective vigilance to #staysafestaywell is vital.
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Beautiful Bradford: 15 great reasons to visit the UK's most-improved city | Bradford | The Guardian
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An early picture of Captain Sir Tom Moore published in the Keighley News in 1933. Here he is age 13 helping to clear snow in Riddlesden (just below where I now live) after the great blizzard of February 1933. Civic minded and neighbourly from the off! #RIPCaptainTom
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Proudly raising the #WindrushDay flag in Bradford this morning. Designed in Bradford. Today flying across the country including the @mhclg + @ukhomeoffice. Celebrating the huge contribution of the Windrush generation to the life of Bradford and the UK.
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Clapping for all front line heroes - whatever role they are playing to keep us well and safe. But tonight special thoughts for some extraordinary Foster carers and Children's services staff who have gone above + beyond to care for children at risk. #clapforourcarers @Irfan_4lam
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It looks like it will be dry and sunny for the Duke and Duchess’ visit to Centenary Square. Phew. They will get to see City Hall and City Park bathed in Yorkshire sunshine. Most importantly they will meet the great people of the Bradford District. 🙏🏾👍🏽 #RoyalVisitBradford.
We’re really looking forward to lunchtime tomorrow in Centenary Square.
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Stark. We all back this. @SHinchcliffe @askzulfi @toby_howarth @Brendanbrown20 @BrentKilmurray @HelenBfdCCGs @Mel_Pickup @CEO_CABAD @KimShutler @geraldinehowley @ianward001 #StayHomeSaveLives
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Flags will be at half mast on our civic buildings including #CityHall tomorrow to honour Captain Tom Moore. Born in our District and a proud Keighleian he was the best of us. #RIPCaptainTom
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In August a final pitch to land the @Channel4 HQ for @LeedsCityRegion 2 day the news we will be it’s home! Work already started to support the creative talent of our places to benefit. 👍
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#CityParkBradford at its finest. A fabulous playground for this the youngest city in the UK. Happy 10th birthday City Park! 😘
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The group of talented young and older people, all working to make the #BradfordDistrict prosperous, who met the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at City Hall this morning. #RoyalVisitBradford And only tip of the iceberg in terms of the talent of #teamBradford
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After a tough old week the most amazing thing. 705 members of @bradfordmdc staff joined me for an hour. We worked together on how we stay focussed + determined to drive this vile virus out of the District. It’s a pleasure + a privilege to be part of this team. #teamBradford.
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People across Bradford district urged to stay alert to COVID-19 | Bradford Council. People have been phenomenal at protecting themselves and their loved ones throughout this pandemic. We need to maintain this vigilance. Please read THIS 👇🏽
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And the deed is done! West Yorkshire devolution is here. #gooddayattheoffice @JacquiGedman_KC @robintuddenham @tomriordan @merranmcrae
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@BenOxlade1 Thinking of you daily Ben. He is definitely worth fighting for. We are here for you. Let us know what we can do. And look after you both too.
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Just some of @bradfordmdc 4x4 vehicules pressed into service to support colleagues across the health and care sector @Mel_Pickup @HelenBfdCCGs @Brendanbrown20 @YorksAmbulance Precious cargo of Patients, Staff and Vaccines #teamBradford
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A few things made me very happy last week - this is one of them. Grandson’s first bike ride. He looks a tad unsure! V nostalgic. This is how his dad and I got about for the first 4 years of his life. I didn’t drive or own a car until I was nearly 30.
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Whoop whoop whoop 🙌 🙌 🙌 #gameon.
Bradford is on the shortlist to become UK #CityofCulture2025 💥. We're thrilled to annouce we're one of four places through to the final stage of the contest. This is the time to tell the world our own story. This is Our Time, Our Place #Bradford2025 ❣️.
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A hike with friends along the canal to Saltaire and back stopping for a takeout at the great 5 Rise Locks cafe - gorgeous scenery, fascinating industrial heritage + largest permanent collection of Hockney's work anywhere. @visitBradford @Welcome2Yorks #Walkshire
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A walk on the snow fields of Rombalds Moor above Ilkley to Cowper's Cross and the 12 Apostles. #YorkshireChristmas @Welcome2Yorks @visitBradford
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Five years ago Jo Cox MP was murdered in broad daylight as she undertook her work for the people she served and cared about. I will never forget. Everyday we will work to create a world in which our common bonds unite us. Be more Jo. #moreincommon @BfdForEveryone @PeopleCanBD.
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Test run for #IlluminateBradford - City Hall looking very cool. Come down Friday to Sunday to enjoy!
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3/4 of local govt workers are women. We design cities, teach, protect children, coach, run libraries, clean, cook, care, support local biz, + ctty groups, give legal + hr advice, collect + manage the money + more. Happy International Women's Day local govt sisters! #IWD2018.
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A very special joint birthday lunch out in Edinburgh with Helen whose been my best friend since we were 12. She played centre forward I played centre half + we've journeyed thru the thrills and spills since for 48 years. So this is what 60 looks like hey?!
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Getting ready for an evening celebrating the amazing people who work with me @bradfordmdc. The necklace says it all. Wow! I am priviliged to work with you all. Thank you. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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In a pre Covid world I was due to spend this week volunteering on the West Bank in Palestine. Instead I took a few days off to recharge batteries, walking, gardening and catching up at a distance with old friends. (and grandchild obvs)
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A week at home catching. Sorting Mum's books to go to @Literacy_Trust - as she would have wished. Some still have notes of hers from when she gave talks. Pleased they will be read once more but also hard to let go. 😊😢
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16 May 2019 to 16th May 2020 - what a year! Couldn't give him a birthday hug but such a joy to see my gorgeous grandson on his first birthday. Happy Birthday H!
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Bradford is UK's youngest city. 25% - 140K souls - are u16. How do we build a city that hums with this energy, creativity + ambition? This impressive group are determined we make it happen. I'm with them. 👍🏽#teamBradford #CityofYouth
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Now then anyone who is keen to see the magic of #Bradford as #cityofculture2025 - it would be grand if you could show that by voting 👇🏽
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Fantastic news that @Channel4 has shortlisted @LeedsCityRegion to become its HQ! Thank you to everyone in the creative sector who helped to make the case particularly those from #teamBradford. You made a compelling case. Now let's nail it!.
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Can't overstate my admiration of our election team. 8 contested elections on a day complex enough (+ with differing voting systems) but at tail end of a pandemic + with supply chain issues thrown in is extraordinary. Team calm but tired today. Ballot boxes lined up ready to go.
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A right red carpet moment celebrating the opening of @Channel4 HQ. Brilliant working with @sinead_rocks @mahonalex to intro C4 to the diverse talent and stories in our region. Levelling up in action. #winwin
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What a wonderful day. My son child is a husband! I have an amazing new daughter. #boundlessjoy
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These are my CX bezzies. We've been through a lot together. We want the best for the places we serve. Thank you for the camaraderie, the sage advice and support. #AlwaysWezzies @tomriordan @robintuddenham #jacquigedman @merranmcrae
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It’s been a huge effort from #teamBradford and we know it’s not over yet. We’ll take a moment, take a breath and crack on.
#teambradford gets a really positive mention from Chris Whitty a huge morale boost to everyone involved in the collective effort 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #covidheros @bradfordmdc @kersten_england @SHinchcliffe.
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BrewDog to open new branch in Bradford - with Red's True Barbecue running the kitchen
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Looking after this little one so his parents can have a New Year's night out. Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year. Thank you to every single member of #teamBradford for your brilliant work in 2019. Let's have a fantastic 2020!
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Today was due to be our @bradfordmdc glittering staff awards night preceded by the civic thanksgiving service @Bfdcathedral. Neither happening. But I want to say thank you to every colleague @bradfordmdc for their incredible work. So proud to work with you.
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Here is my Mum as I remember her when I was a child. Wouldn't be the woman I am today without her incredible drive, passion and fascination with life. #MothersDay
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A sparkly early evening walk on #IlkleyMoor with 360 views to Pendle and Pennyghent, Harrogate, the Wolds, Leeds and Emley Moor. #viewsofYorkshire
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Made up to have a day off to go north with one of my brood to celebrate my Mum's 90th birthday. A trip up the canal to look at spring blossoms, a treaty picnic lunch, glass of fizz and birthday cake made the day. 😍
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Inevitably we’ve needed to rest crews who’ve spent the day sandbagging and gully clearing so that we can get the gritting operation out tonight. Sleet, snow and ice in the forecast. It’s full on for #teamBradford.
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Eh up looks like it’s #PeakyBlinders time again in our offices! Guess that means Mr Shelby or rather Cillian Murphy is in the building?! @bfdcityoffilm #BradfordCityHall @screenyorkshire
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I beg to differ - you can get a great curry in Bradford but also great Italian, Syrian, Turkish,Thai, gourmet ‘British’ etc!.
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After a busy day in the city wonderful to have a bit of grandma time with my beautiful Bradfordian grandson
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Y'day we took breath + started prep for #lockdown3. Today partners - public,private,voluntary,community + faith will meet on plan of action. Our 5 pledges: protect the vulnerable,support community + business resilience, run core services + communicate constantly #teamBradford.
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The week begins. I’m thinking of key workers in local government providing vital services to individuals/ctty + to maintain fabric of District. Front line heroes. Vulnerable staff + many others WFH. For those on front line social distancing + other measures in. Still hard.
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Today I have been a mother for 37 years! There's a thought. Best thing I ever did. Happy birthday sonchild 😎😍.
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Two more sleeps. Come on #teamBradford - let’s give it one more push and let everyone know just what a treat they’d be in for if we were #CityofCulture2025 ! #thefinalfrontier @DCMS @bradford2025.
⏰ 2 days / 48 hours⏰. The time until you find out where is #CityofCulture2025 🥳🍾 . Good luck to our final 4 👉🏾 Bradford, County Durham, Southampton and Wrexham🎨
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First day back after a week away. 12 hours and 12 meetings later am feeling a tad pie eyed 😳. Yearning for the simple pleasure of nothing more to worry about than getting the kettle on!
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Wonderful to see City Hall lit in blue to celebrate our front line heroes #clapforourcarers 👏🏽👏🏼👏🏽
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As a set of rules to live by it doesn’t get much clearer. Thank you Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Rest in peace👇🏽.
"To make life a little better for people less fortunate than you. That's what I think a meaningful life is. One lives not just for oneself, but for one's community.". Hear some of the most memorable words from Ruth Bader Ginsburg's speeches over the years.
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Bradford will light up purple to remember George Floyd | Bradford Council
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Woohoo the #Bradfordbeach is back in business! @CityParkBD With thanks @mcquade_may for capturing the moment in her celebration. 💦😊🌞💦
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@katehardcastle hope you like? This is the blue plaque we unveiled today! And it’s temporary - made by our fab sign shop - as a cast iron version (with updated £££) being cast by Leander Architectural. And they are donating the plaque for free!! Team work 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
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