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Range Rover seized after it is seen 'acting suspiciously' in Bradford
A RANGE Rover "acting suspiciously" was seized in Bradford. West Yorkshire Police's Operation Steerside Team stopped the black vehicle on Parratt Row, off Leeds Road, in the east of the city this morning (Friday, August 2). The driver was found
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27 arrests made following serious disorder in West Yorkshire area
A TOTAL of 27 arrests have been made in connection to serious disorder in a West Yorkshire area. The incident occurred in Harehills, Leeds, on Thursday, July 18. Four of those people have been charged and remanded into custody following their
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More than 1,000 illegal drivers snared in major police operation
More than 1,000 illegal drivers have been dealt with and 16 people arrested as part of a major operation to make roads safer in parts of Kirklees. West Yorkshire Police’s Roads Policing Unit and Kirklees neighbourhood policing teams have pledged
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Pedal cycle cinema and outdoor play among family fun at Creative Earth Eco Fest
A CREATIVE festival, highlighting how photography and art can inspire us to be more eco-friendly, takes place tomorrow (Saturday, August 3) at Cliffe Castle in Keighley. In a new partnership, Photo Hub North and Impressions Gallery present the
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French flyer Franco bolsters Bulls ranks for end of season run-in
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of Romain Franco from Wakefield Trinity on a loan deal until the end of the 2024 season. The 26-year-old made his Super League debut for Catalans Dragons in 2021 before joining Trinity midway
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Likely cause of huge moorland fire visible from Bradford revealed
THE public have been reminded not to take barbeques onto their local moorlands after it emerged that the likely cause of a huge fire was a disposable cooker. Dozens of crews from across West Yorkshire supported by local land managers and rangers
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Okunbor Visa saga finally over as permanent Bulls move sealed
Jayden Okunbor’s long-running Visa saga is finally over, and he has now officially been confirmed as a Bulls player until the end of the season. The winger enjoyed a successful loan spell from Hull F.C. earlier this year, but was recalled by his
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'Do not eat': Morrisons and Hovis crumpets may contain 'pieces of metal'
Popular Morrisons and Hovis brand crumpets have been recalled because they may contain small pieces of metal. Various Rathbones Kear crumpets are “unsafe to eat” due to the presence of metal. The affected products are the Morrisons Crumpets
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Bantams boss banks on long-term bonds from Austrian time away
IT’S BEEN just over a week since City flew back from their Alpine fitness camp. But Graham Alexander says it is too early to reap the benefits from the hard toil the players put in during their time in Obertraun. The runs early in the morning
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Buzzing Bulls loan in Leeds talent Smith on Deadline Day
Bradford Bulls have announced the loan signing of exciting outside back Jack Smith from Leeds Rhinos until the end of the 2024 season. The 19-year-old, who has represented England at Academy level, has had previous experience in the Betfred Championship
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Sadness as city centre venue cancels all future events but hints at new spot
THERE has been an outpouring of sadness as a Bradford city centre venue announced it has cancelled all future events - but the organiser has hinted at its new spot. Tickles Music Hall, in Westgate, has delighted live music fans since reopening
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Police 'visible in communities' this weekend after disorder following fatal stabbings
POLICE have confirmed they will be "visible in communities across West Yorkshire" this weekend - amid heightened tensions nationally. West Yorkshire Police commented as the secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) said hundreds
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Review: Noel Gallagher has fun with Yorkshire crowd at Piece Hall
WHEN Noel Gallagher walked onto the stage at Piece Hall last night, beneath a Yorkshire blue sky, he was always going to rise to the bait. "Yorkshire Day? What does that mean? Why do you lot get your own day?" he yelled, as the crowd taunted the
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Woman rushed to hospital after late-night crash involving two cars
A WOMAN was rushed to hospital after a late-night crash involving two cars. Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) was called to a collision between two vehicles on Halifax Road, in Queensbury at 9.21pm on Thursday. A member of the public posted
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Owl takes off with rings during wedding and 'refuses to return for seven hours'
A CHEEKY owl caused a flap by taking off with the rings during a wedding - and "refused to come back for seven hours". Bradford artist Callum Russel, 29, was at a convention at Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, while a wedding was taking place on July 20
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Burger King to give away 1,000 free burgers to mark opening of new Bradford branch
A NEW Burger King will open in Bradford next week - with the fast-food giant set to hand out 1,000 free burgers to mark the occasion. The venue will open its doors to the public at Eccleshill Retail Park, Harrogate Road, on Monday. And 1,000
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Settle Swimming Pool invests £24,000 in new gym equipment
A NEW gym is to be set up at Settle Pool helping fulfil the long-term aim to create a facility that is ‘more than just a pool’. The trustees have agreed to invest around £24,000 in a range of equipment that will be permanently housed in the smaller
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Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds perform to sold-out crowd at historic venue
NOEL Gallagher's High Flying Birds delivered a hit-filled night at Halifax's Piece Hall. Celebrating Yorkshire Day under blue skies, the sold-out crowd was treated to another unforgettable night with the British music icon and his band, who last
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BMW was 'driven dangerously around area - potentially by underage drivers'
POLICE have seized a car after receiving reports it was being driven dangerously - possibly by underage drivers. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Steerside Enforcement Team said a silver BMW was found abandoned on Ashfield Avenue, in the Frizinghall
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Reader letter: OAPs like me are in for a bleak winter, thanks to fuel allowance cuts
SIR - Appalling reports in this T&A (July 30) tell how the new socialist chancellor has made her first move to destroy her political enemies the OAPs! Starting by sucking funds out of pensioners by cancelling most winter fuel allowances and
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Funding for BAME support group enables continued services
An organisation that offers community classes and mental health support programmes for black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) people has received funding. Better Communities Bradford, which seeks to improve areas of Bradford that are disadvantaged
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Türkiye flights to take off four days a week at Leeds Bradford Airport
LEEDS Bradford Airport has expanded its flights to Antalya, Türkiye for summer 2025 with partner airline, SunExpress. The airline, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, will commence the additional flights in the summer 2025 season
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Crumbling 19th century pub can be demolished and re-built on same site
A CRUMBLING 19th century pub can be demolished and re-built after plans for a landmark site were approved by a planning committee. The Pineberry, on Brighouse and Denholme Road in Queensbury, has been a pub for generations, but in recent years
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Gates on park to be secured again after unpermitted horse fair
BRADFORD Council says the gates on a park are to be secured again after an unpermitted horse fair took place at the weekend. Caravans and horses first began to appear on Odsal Village Green, off Stadium Road, last Friday, in preparation for a two-day
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'Everyone that comes in gets on' at pub in running for T&A award
CUSTOMERS are "guaranteed to know someone" in a friendly Bradford pub up for a Telegraph & Argus award. The Great Northern Brewhouse, on Leeds Road in Thackley, is one of 10 nominated for our Best Pub 2024 competition. Readers were invited
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Mum and son feel 'let down' by police response after £6,000 motorbike stolen
A MOTHER and her son say they feel "let down" by police and claim "no investigation" took place after his new motorbike was stolen. Apprentice civil engineer Cody Barry was left devastated after his £6,000 Honda CRF 300 Rally was taken from the
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Charity announces 'essential' restructure amid 'challenging financial times'
A CHARITY which provides vital support to legions of unpaid carers throughout the district has announced a restructure. Carers' Resource - which helps hundreds of people in the Bradford district as well as Skipton, Selby and Harrogate - told staff
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Charity mounts urgent search for new home after being told to vacate current premises
A WELLBEING charity is looking for a new home after being given until the end of the month to vacate its current premises. Skipton Men's Shed has been based at the former Ings Community Primary School in Broughton Road, Skipton, since 2019.
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Goals galore as deadly duo hit nine between them in pre-season friendly
Wyke Wanderers Ladies have had a good start to their pre-season, with good wins against Forge Way and Eccleshill United. Forge Way are known to Wyke, and previous games, when they were known as Bradford (Park Avenue) and Farsley Juniors, have been
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Bulls bringing family fun day to Odsal for vital Whitehaven encounter
Tickets are on sale for Bradford Bulls' return to Bartercard Odsal Stadium on Sunday, August 11, with Whitehaven the visitors for a 3:00pm kick off. The Bulls are looking to complete a Betfred Championship double over Jonty Gorley's side following
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Bowling Old Lane underdogs manage one of Bradford's greatest-ever title triumphs
SPORT rarely has much room for sentiment, but there has been plenty of it to go round at Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club this season. Their evening league team, full of single dads and men who struggle with their mental health, nearly all from the
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Bradford man rewarded for 50 years in football as summer cup thrills at Horsfall
A stalwart of football administration in Bradford has been rewarded for a remarkable lifetime of service. Shadow Parvez has been handed an award to commemorate his 50 years within football, and for starting up several youth groups. He was also
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No damp squib for Mould as Bracken Ghyll golf ace claims Bradford title
THE Bradford & District Union of Golf Clubs held its Clubman Championship at the weekend, with Matthew Mould producing a hugely impressive performance to claim victory at Keighley. He shot a gross 76 in tricky conditions to take the title by three
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Boxing club ready for huge event as they look to deliver for west Bradford
Coach Robbie Adamson is hoping that the fundraising events planned for tomorrow (Saturday, August 3) will enable Rock Solid Boxing Club to expand its boxing offer in west Bradford. He said: "We’re planning 14 bouts, plus the typical fun day activities
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Bulls centre Gill gunning for end to embarrassment at Barrow after Widnes horror
Kieran Gill is one of the few players who featured in both of Bulls’ last two Betfred Championship games away to Barrow. And after those two humiliating defeats in July 2022 and May 2023, the second of which cost Mark Dunning his job as head coach
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From Real Mallorca to Altrincham: City new boy Shepherd is up and running
JACK Shepherd is ready to get going straight away after his delayed arrival in City’s pre-season. The Barnsley centre half is expected to play some part in tomorrow’s final friendly at Altrincham. His season-long loan deal took a while to get