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SIMON PARKER'S VERDICT: Green shoots of hope from City homecoming
CITY 2 SUNDERLAND 1 WHAT a timely tonic with the new season just around the corner. Never read too much into friendlies, good or bad, but there was enough on show at Valley Parade to pep spirits 11 days ahead of the big kick-off. The new
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LIVE BLOG: Bradford City 2 Sunderland 1
9:20pm CITY struck twice in three minutes just before half-time to beat Sunderland 2-1 in an entertaining friendly at
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Missing Bradford man found safe and well, police confirm
A MISSING Bradford man has been found safe and well. West Yorkshire Police issued a public appeal to help find 65-year-old Liam Devanney, from the Shelf area. A force spokesperson later said: "He has been located safe and well. "Thank you
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The 16 Bradford food products recognised in 'world’s most trusted' guide
MORE than a dozen Bradford district products have been recognised in the "world’s most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme". Now in its 31st year, the Guild of Fine Food's Great Taste 2024 features 16 Bradford products from some of the
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Bradford road closed both ways due to police incident
A BRADFORD road was closed both ways due to a police incident. Oak Lane in Manningham was shut following the incident from St Mary's Road to Garfield Avenue. First Bus confirmed its 620 service diverted via North Park Road, Emm Lane, Heaton
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Reader letter: Here's how to keep pets safe in strong sun
SIR - With temperatures set to climb to 32 degrees in some parts of the UK today, we must protect the animals we share our homes with, who face an increased risk of suffering from heat stress and other physical harm that can be permanent - and even
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Accomplice of Bradford robber who 'terrorised' elderly man is jailed
THE accomplice of a Bradford robber who “terrorised” and brutally beat up a 72-year-old man in his own home has been jailed for 25 months. Lauren Johnson, 29, was on several suspended prison sentences when she pestered the victim for money, tried
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City announce three more fixture changes
CITY have announced that three more fixtures for next season are on the move. The Yorkshire derby at Harrogate on September 28 has already been switched to an earlier 12.30pm kick-off. But another trio of games have also changed. As part
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Missing teen with links to Bradford is found safe and well
A MISSING teenager with links to Bradford has been found safe and well. West Yorkshire Police issued a public appeal to help find 16-year-old Anais Catton, from Meltham. A force spokesperson later said: "Anais was found safe and well.
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Experienced half-back makes shock Odsal return in huge boost for Eamon O'Carroll
BRADFORD Bulls have announced the re-signing of mercurial half-back Jarrod Sammut on a loan deal until the end of the 2024 season. The 37-year-old first donned the red, amber and black between 2012 and 2013 – scoring 32 tries in just 40 appearances
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Former Tory MP set up new company just two weeks before election defeat
THE former Tory MP for Shipley set up a new company before he lost his seat, it has emerged. Labour's Anna Dixon won the constituency from Sir Philip Davies in the General Election on July 4. Companies House records show Mr Davies founded a
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Why plumes of smoke can be seen from parts of Bradford this afternoon
CREWS across West Yorkshire are to work until dusk to deal with a major moorland fire. Firefighters are at the scene of the blaze, off Wessendenhead Road in Meltham. The public are being asked to avoid the area for the foreseeable future as
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Building that ran as school for centuries up for sale for first time in 70 years
A HISTORIC building that ran as a school for more than two centuries is up for sale for the first time in 70 years. The Old Grammar School, in Skipton Road, Ilkley has been brought to the market by property company FSS, which is based in Harrogate
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Bus service running between Bradford and Leeds to become 24/7
A BUS service that runs between Bradford and Leeds is set to become 24/7 - the first in the region to do so. First Bus' 72 service provides a vital mode of transport for those wanting to travel to and from the third and tenth most populated cities
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Bantams make decision on injured defender Johnson
CALLUM Johnson has been ruled out of the start of the season. Graham Alexander confirmed that the summer recruit will not be ready to feature in the League Two kick-off at MK Dons a week on Saturday. It comes as no surprise as Johnson has sat
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Woodlands snatch key victory from the jaws of defeat
Woodlands and Pudsey St Lawrence snatched Premier Division victories from the jaws of defeat with crucial late partnerships. Ninth wicket pair Cieran Garner (31no) and Alex Kaye (29no) came to the rescue for Woodlands as they added 59 from 68 balls
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Detective in court for allegedly having 'sexual relationship with vulnerable victim'
A DETECTIVE Constable based in Bradford has denied misconduct in a public office over allegations he contacted vulnerable victims and started a sexual relationship with one of them. Detective Constable Wasim Bashir, 54, of West Yorkshire Police
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Local tennis start claims home soil victory against all odds
TOM Horsfall had to show all of his tenacity yesterday in the LTA Lexus British Tour men’s singles at Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club. The 23-year-old home club member had only consumed a bowl of porridge that morning - the first thing he had
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Sunderland plan to ring the changes at Valley Parade
SUNDERLAND are set to field a much-changed line-up against City tonight. The Black Cats put nine players through the full 90 minutes in Saturday’s friendly win at Blackpool. And new boss Regis Le Bris has revealed it will be an altered side
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Police issue public appeal in search for man wanted over burglary
POLICE are searching for a man wanted in connection with a burglary in Cleckheaton. Jack Fairfield is from the Halifax area. West Yorkshire Police has today issued a public appeal in the search for the 20-year-old. A force spokesperson
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Police hold day of action to tackle 'nuisance' vehicles
POLICE have carried out a day of action to tackle "nuisance" vehicles in Bradford. Officers from Operation Steerside and Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team patrolled the Royds and Wibsey areas on Friday. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire
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Two caravans stolen in as many days from nearby villages
POLICE are appealing for help in tracking down those responsible for stealing a caravan - the second to have been recently reported stolen from South Craven. The white Elddis Avanti 554 four-berth caravan was stolen from a location on Colne Road
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Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or over 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Section of major road partially blocked after crash
PART of a major road was partially blocked due to a crash earlier this morning. The collision happened on the eastbound stretch of the A647 Stanningley bypass, between Richardshaw Lane and Swinnow Lane. Travel monitoring site Inrix earlier
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Reader letter: Were we tax-payers consulted about King's pay rise?
SIR - The King's pay rise (£45m, a 53per cent increase) and profits from his Crown Estates (£1 billion) was neatly tucked away on the inside pages out of sight. No front page headlines or Royal pictures today to report this obscenity when the NHS has
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Come face to face with dinosaurs as they roam around town centre
DINOSAURS are set to roam Brighouse again this summer. Throughout August, there'll be family-friendly activities including a Dino Trail. This will spring up in town centre shops and businesses, offering clues to crack a code and win prizes.
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The Great Escape (from broadband crimes)
The downside to a broadband contract is that it’s binding. This isn’t a problem if you’re happy with your service, but if you’re fed up and waiting to get out, this can be incredibly frustrating. It becomes a waiting game that seems to drag on
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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Bradford over-65 dementia diagnosis rate among highest in region
Bradford has one of the highest diagnosis rates for dementia in Yorkshire and the Humber, according to new analysis of NHS data. Mobile Annexe Ltd looked at the NHS's Primary Care Dementia Data reports, which compare the number of people thought
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Banned driver from Bradford reapplied for licence 12 months too early
A BRADORD man mistakenly thought his driving ban was one and not two years, heard Skipton Magistrates Court. Kevin Myers, 40, of Tyersal Gardens, Bradford, applied to the DVLA and had got a new licence after the end of what he had wrongly believed
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'Whole-scale change needed to rebuild Britain as a world leader' - MP
This week's MP's column comes from Naz Shah, Labour MP for Bradford West With a new Labour government elected just three weeks ago, the disaster created by the Tories has been plentiful, with lots to clear up. There is no doubt that the previous
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Plans unveiled for battery energy storage system on green belt site
PLANS have been unveiled for a battery energy storage system on a green belt site near Cullingworth. Amberside Energy Ltd is behind the scheme, proposed for land to the south-east of the village. The 200-megawatts system would be connected
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Bradford owners banned after kicking and striking dogs with broom
TWO Bradford owners who abused dogs in their backyard have been banned from keeping animals for 12 years. Honey, a one-year-old Golden Labrador, and a six-year-old Yorkshire Terrier type dog called Lilu, were heard by witnesses yelping ‘several
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'It has become a brilliant little spot': Owner delighted with award nomination
LATEST NEWS: Winner of T&A's Best Pub 2024 competition can today be revealed A PUB that offers "something for everyone" is over the moon to be in the running for a best of Bradford accolade. The Woodlands Hotel, on Mill Carr Hill Road in
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Mixed ability cricket continuing to grow after successful launch at local club
AFTER a successful launch last season over an eight-week period, mixed ability cricket has made a cracking start to their second year in Bradford, with over 40 participants of varying ages and abilities attending a session at Baildon Cricket Club earlier
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'I can feel that buzz': Bantams boss excited for Sunderland test
CITY are gearing up for a proper dress-rehearsal on Valley Parade’s new pitch tonight. Championship side Sunderland are the visitors for the only pre-season home game – and Graham Alexander views the jump in class as an ideal warm-up for the curtain-raiser