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Reader letter: We'll never cut knife crime with such weak sentences
SIR - Two court cases in the T&A (July 29) gave continued cause for concern about our totally inadequate justice system. In the first a driver was punched and kicked unconscious. Mr Recorder Anthony Hawkes handed down an 18 month prison term
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Why there is train disruption between Bradford Interchange and Leeds
DISRUPTION has been caused between Bradford Interchange and Leeds train stations this evening. Trains have been delayed up to 40 minutes or cancelled over the peak period on Wednesday. It comes following a "trespass incident", National Rail
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Man who trafficked vulnerable teen girl to Bradford factory is jailed
A MAN who trafficked a vulnerable teenage girl to a factory in Bradford has been jailed. Ebrahim Pandor, 44, and Amjad Hussain, 45, were both sentenced today for offences committed against her in Kirklees between the years 2004 and 2012.
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Man handed community order for carrying machete in Bradford city centre
A MAN has been punished with a community order for carrying a machete in Bradford city centre. Amar Mahmood, 33, of Arncliffe Terrace, in Lidget Green was sentenced for possession of a knife blade or sharp-pointed article in a public place at Bradford
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Chase ends in crash after armed officers attend man in BMW with firearm report
A POLICE chase ended in a crash after armed officers were sent out to a BMW in Bradford following reports a man was in the vehicle with a firearm. Two males, who ran off from the BMW X5, towards the Killinghall Road area following the collision
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Yorkshire Day celebrations planned across the Bradford district
THE Bradford district is set for a display of regional pride as Yorkshire Day takes place tomorrow (Thursday, August 1) with festivities extending into the weekend as well. On Thursday, Bradford City Hall's clock tower will shine in blue, white
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Key Bradford road reduced to one lane as eye-catching cars gather for wedding convoy
A KEY Bradford road was down to one lane this afternoon as police directed traffic around a selection of eye-catching cars that had gathered for a wedding convoy. There was disruption on Rooley Avenue in the Odsal area at around 1.30pm on Wednesday
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Claim that fly-tipping 'linked to organised crime' rather than frustrated residents
ILLEGAL fly-tipping blighting a borough is a result of organised crime - not frustrated residents dumping it at the roadside, claim senior councillors. Calderdale Cabinet councillors doubted it would increase if Elland tip was closed. Calderdale
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'Secrets and scandals of Saltaire' are revealed at arts festival
THE ‘secrets and scandal of Victorian Saltaire’ have been revealed in sell-out shows at an arts festival. Joanne Crowther is a familiar sight in Saltaire, where she holds regular guided tours, in character as real life Victorian Pollie Toothill
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Yorkshire seeking solace against Sussex after humiliation in Nottinghamshire
YORKSHIRE are looking to bounce back today against Sussex in York, after the buzz of their opening day win over Surrey in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup quickly wore off on Sunday. They lost by 83 runs against Nottinghamshire at Sookholme, a scenario
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Revealed - when Bradford's iconic Pictureville cinema will reopen
BRADFORD'S historic Pictureville cinema will reopen at the end of next month, it has been confirmed. Pictureville - which is the main cinema at the city's National Science and Media Museum - was closed last October after the discovery of RAAC (
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Yobs who rode dirt bikes across City Park plead guilty to several offences
TWO yobs caught riding dirt bikes across Bradford’s City Park have pleaded guilty to several offences. The incident unfolded on April 30 this year as children paddled in the popular Mirror Pool. The Telegraph & Argus captured footage of the
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Avenue forced to scrap friendly with ex-Bantam's Farsley side after double woe
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) will look to bounce back in their final pre-season friendly on Saturday after a disappointing few days on and off the field. Not only did they lose 1-0 to both Mossley and Stalybridge Celtic, on Saturday and last night respectively
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Child, 8, dies after horrific house fire which also killed woman
Police investigating a house fire in which a woman died can now confirm that a child has also died. The eight-year-old girl died in hospital earlier today, West Yorkshire Police said. A 10-year-old girl remains in hospital in a critical condition
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Cleckheaton diver Lois Toulson wins bronze in synchronised diving event
A CLECKHEATON diver earned a hard-fought bronze medal in the women's synchronised 10m platform event. Team GB's Lois Toulson and Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix jumped into second at the end of round two, but entering the more difficult dives, they could
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Popular health food shop was ahead of its time - did you go?
AHEAD of its time, here’s a picture of Noble’s Health Food Stores in John Street, Bradford. Pictured herein 1969, the shop could give Holland & Barrett a run for its money, with shelves bursting with tins, jars and packets of health-related products
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Meths back to best after five long years as Bradford side keep up title chase
HAWORTH Road Meths, who have finished seventh, ninth and seventh in the past three seasons in Division One of the Timothy Taylor’s Craven League, are finally showing form from their pre-Covid days. Meths, who finished third in 2019 and 2018 and
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Taking a look back at summers of kids' cricket
SUMMER holidays mean plenty of time to fill. Some lucky youngsters get involved with cricket through special sessions held during the holidays,others join clubs. We take a look at young cricketers playing locally over the years.
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Coffee shop hits back at 'nasty' criticism over its weekend work laptop policy
BOSSES at a coffee shop have hit back at criticism over their laptop policy. Bean and Gone Espresso Bar on Lidget Hill, Pudsey, has asked people not to work on laptops at the venue at weekends. On its Facebook page, the company said it had
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Investigation after violence flared in busy bar on Euros final night
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information to a violent incident that allegedly happened in a bar on Euros final night. Violence broke out in Flutez and Fizz on Keighley Road, Skipton, on Sunday, July 14 at 10.45 during which a man was
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Townville triumph in dominant fashion on Bradford Premier League T20 Finals Day
Townville retained the Rigg Bash T20 Group A Cup in convincing style at Morley. They defeated Pudsey St Lawrence by six wickets in the final after earlier defeating New Farnley by seven wickets. For skipper Conor Harvey and his team, it was the
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Car with 'baby on board' sign becomes latest to be seized from Bradford's streets
A CAR has been seized from a driver who did not have a valid driver's licence. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Steerside Enforcement Team stopped the Ford Fiesta for a document check on Feversham Street, Bradford. A spokesperson from
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Moorland fire which could be seen in parts of Bradford flares up again
A MOORLAND fire in West Yorkshire flared up again this morning. Firefighters were initially called to the blaze off Wessenden Head Road, Meltham, shortly after 10am yesterday. Plumes of smoke from the fire could be seen from parts of Bradford
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How to tell if you're a people pleaser - and what to do about it
SUMMER is finally in full swing and for many of us, that means holidays, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones. It can also bring to light some underlying patterns in our relationships, both personal and professional. One such pattern is
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Reader letter: Why is Bradford Arms emblem not painted in right colour?
SIR - It is nice to see that some of the metalwork from one of the entrances of the old Kirkgate Market has been repurposed for use at the new Darley Street Market. But why has not the Bradford Arms emblem been painted in the correct colours? Was
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Met Office updates warning as 'multiple rounds' of storms and heavy rain forecast
THE Met Office has updated a thunderstorm warning which covers Bradford. The yellow weather alert - for the whole of West Yorkshire - was initially issued earlier this week. It has now been updated with a new start time and more information
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Theo Paphitis gives social media boost to Cross Hills business
A Cross Hills-based business has received a publicity bump after social media reposts by former Dragon's Den star Theo Paphitis. Comprendo, which specialises in remote desktop solutions for SMEs, posted on Mr Paphitis's Instagram page during Small
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Bradford honorary doctor spearheads healthcare equality initiative
A PROFESSOR holding an honorary doctorate from Bradford University is spearheading a partnership to improve healthcare equality in Northern Ireland. Mahendra Patel OBE is heading up a partnership between the University of Oxford's Centre for Research
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Deprived in the north may be more likely to pay for rail travel in cash
A transport user watchdog has suggested that cash payments at rail ticket stations are proportionally higher in deprived areas of the north than in deprived areas of the south of the country. Transport Focus also claimed that almost one in three
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Funeral director site can be re-opened as car sales garage - planners decide
PLANS to convert a funeral director’s into a car sales garage have been approved by planners. The former Co-Op Funeral Care branch on Golden Butts Road in Ilkley was the subject of a change of use planning application by Andrew Hudson of Airedale
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Next step in push to create new Conservation Area in Bradford
PLANS to designate a large section of Eccleshill as a Conservation Area will be discussed at a meeting on Thursday. In 2022, Bradford Council received a petition signed by 170 people calling for older parts of Eccleshill village to be protected
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Adidas trainer named after local location thanks to Bradford man's suggestion
A TRAINER released by global sportswear giant Adidas has been named after a Bradford district location - thanks to a local man's suggestion. Last October, Adidas fan Craig Bell contacted Gary Aspden, who designs and curates shoes in the Adidas
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Scammer with sob story targeted victims in supermarket car parks and McDonalds
A WOMAN who claimed her bank card had been “swallowed” by a cash point conned nine people, one of them a mum-to-be, by persuading them to loan her cash to buy baby milk, nappies, and fuel. Jolene Capuvanno was said to have been on “a campaign of
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Landlady has transformed centuries-old pub’s reputation into welcoming spot
A LANDLADY behind a centuries-old Bradford pub in the running for an award has transformed its reputation into a welcoming spot. The Victoria, in Victoria Road, Eccleshill, is one of 10 bars or pubs battling it out to be named the Telegraph & Argus
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Manningham Lane bus gate plan dubbed 'crazy' and 'utterly bonkers'
A MANNINGHAM councillor has hit out at proposals to limit car traffic on Manningham Lane, calling it a “crazy plan.” And further criticism has come from the former Shipley MP, who said the proposals were “utterly bonkers.” West Yorkshire Combined
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Bingley ace qualifies for main draw after grass court display
BINGLEY’S Holly Huby has surprised herself by qualifying for the main draw of the women’s singles at the LTA Lexus British Tour event at Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club. The 17-year-old, who is a member at the host club, won two rounds of qualifying
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Saltaire win thriller to stay in the hunt
SALTAIRE stayed third in the Aire-Wharfe League Premier Division after winning one of the games of the day at home to Rawdon. The men from Roberts Park chose to have first knock, but must have been wondering whether they made the right decision
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New recruit watching on as he waits to bolster Bantam ranks
CITY are poised to add their sixth summer recruit. Graham Alexander confirmed that the loan signing they have been waiting for will go through in the next couple of days. The player in question was in the crowd at Valley Parade last night to