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Bulls snap up second-rower Farrell
BULLS have brought in second-rower Connor Farrell to fill the second-row gap left by the unlucky James Laithwaite. The former Wigan youngster has arrived at Odsal on a two-year deal from Featherstone. Farrell played 25 times last season, scoring
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BRADFORD CITY REACTION: Hopkin waits on ref report after Miller dismissal
DAVID Hopkin will wait for the referee’s report to see if City can appeal George Miller’s dismissal against Coventry. The striker was sent off in the closing minutes of the 4-2 loss at Valley Parade – a fourth successive defeat which dropped the
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No War of the Roses as community comes together in Bradford
THE Wicketz programme, a national community cricket initiative led by the Lord’s Taverners, brought 70 children aged 8-12 together from both sides of the Pennines for the first time today for a ‘Unity of the Roses’ event in Bradford. No blood was
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Live blog: Bradford City 2 Coventry City 4
9:46pm CITY dropped to the bottom of League One after losing 4-2 at home to Coventry - their ninth loss in 11 games.
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Leeds United: Jansson given one-match ban for TV outburst
Leeds defender Pontus Jansson has been handed a one-match ban and fined £1,000 by the Football Association for his comments during a post-match television interview. Jansson admitted to a charge of bringing the game into disrepute after claiming
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No War of the Roses as community comes together in Bradford
THE Wicketz programme, a national community cricket initiative led by the Lord’s Taverners, brought 70 children aged 8-12 together from both sides of the Pennines for the first time today for a ‘Unity of the Roses’ event in Bradford. No blood was
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WATCH THE FOOTAGE: Driver jailed over 100mph chase with small child in car
FOOTAGE has emerged of a Bradford driver who led police in Scarborough on a high-speed chase, which ended in a crash. Abraham Fox, 26, of Rowanwood Gardens, Eccleshill, led North Yorkshire Police on the chase while carrying a young child on the
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Shahzad believes 'Wicketz' can give kids tickets to better future
FORMER Yorkshire fast bowler Ajmal Shahzad was at the Karmand Community Centre in Bradford today for a community cricket programme targeting young people aged 8-12 called 'Wicketz', which was hosting its first 'Unity of the Roses' event. The former
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Jump to it on inflatables for half term
BRADFORD children are being invited to bounce around and have fun this half term. Yesterday the council was setting up Bounce Planet ready for children aged five and over, and young people, to enjoy today and tomorrow. Bounce Planet, based
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Dengineers presenter stops by Museum for half-term takeover
ONE of the presenters of hit CBBC show The Dengineers has stopped by the National Science and Media Museum as the programme takes over the museum for half-term. Lauren Layfield, who presents the show, where children get the dens of their dreams
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Sleep Out at home of the Bantams
A HOMELESSNESS awareness event is to be hosted at Bradford City’s stadium next month. The club and homeless charity, Centrepoint, are inviting people to take part in the “Sleep Out Bradford” at Valley Parade on Thursday, November 22. The event
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Miller time as Cougars make first signing
KEIGHLEY Cougars' first signing of pre-season says it was a "perfect fit" to join the club. Jack Miller arrives at Cougar Park on a one-year deal from League One rivals Doncaster after spending three seasons at the Keepmoat Stadium. During his
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Traffic safety wrangle over plans for new girls' academy
A WRANGLE has broken out over traffic concerns raised in response to an application lodged to turn former Council offices into a new school. In 2016, the Department for Education gave the go ahead for the Feversham Education Trust to open an all
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Art exhibition showcases outstanding talent during Black History Month
BLACK History Month which is being celebrated during October in Bradford is coming to a close with an exhibition of outstanding artwork at the Delius Arts and Cultural Centre. Organised through MOBE, the Marshfield, Osdal and Bankfoot Enterprise
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Queensbury Tunnel safety concerns reported to watchdog
THE Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has been asked to investigate plans for work in a disused railway tunnel. Queensbury Tunnel is currently the focus of a campaign to reopen it as part of a cycle network linking Bradford and Keighley to Halifax
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'No end in sight' to rail strikes affecting Bradford as two sides reach an 'impasse'
Transport chiefs have warned there could be no end in sight to industrial action on the region’s railway network. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union on Arriva Rail North (Northern) recently held a ninth consecutive weekend of
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Sentence cut for 'monster' who killed Aldi worker in front of horrified shoppers
A "monster" who stabbed a supermarket worker to death in front of horrified shoppers has had his minimum jail term reduced. Neville Hord, 45, of Great Horton Road, Bradford, killed Jodie Willsher, 30, in a frenzied knife attack which he had planned
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Meggy pleads not guilty to murder of father-of-three Amriz Iqbal
THE second man charged with murdering father-of-three Amriz Iqbal has appeared at Bradford Crown Court to deny the allegation. Mohammed Nisar Khan, also known as Meggy, pleaded not guilty this afternoon to murder and attempted murder in connection
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LETTER: Why do fracking protesters drive cars?
SIR – There has been a lot of publicity about fracking protesters, particularly the ones that have been arrested recently. If they are rightly concerned about the environment and public health, why do many of them drive cars? Just a thought. Alan
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Eliza, 5, from Saltaire stars in anniversary film for RNIB
A FIVE-year-old girl from Saltaire has been chosen to feature in a special film marking the 150th anniversary of the Royal National Institute of Blind People. Eliza Deakin has been chosen to appear in the film alongside other visually impaired
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LETTER OF THE DAY: Brighter future for Bulls
SIR – The domestic rugby league season is over once again. The Bulls have made great strides under the stewardship of its owners, particularly Andrew Chalmers who has a calm, considered approach to business on and off the field and a realistic vision
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Nine locals win lottery windfall
NINE people in Bradford have received a five-figure windfall after winning in the People’s Postcode Lottery on Saturday. A Bingley postcode was selected for the Street Prize, which are drawn every Saturday and Sunday. Eight people won £30,000
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Investigation underway after Shipley horror crash
AN investigation is being carried out into a dramatic crash in which a bus ploughed through the front of an opticians. It happened in Shipley town centre yesterday afternoon when a Yorkshire Tiger bus, coming from Market Square, careered through
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Queen superfans meet in Bradford to watch new Bohemian Rhapsody film
A GROUP of die-hard Queen fans will meet in Bradford today to watch the much-anticipated biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. Martin Josephson, Graham Powell and Tony Ferguson, who have collectively seen the hit band more than 100 times, will watch a special
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Dragons produce Magic to hammer Manchester rivals
Bradford Dragons 87 Manchester Magic 55 BRADFORD Dragons entertained Manchester Magic on Saturday evening for the second time in less than a month and came out on top once again with a comfortable 87-55 league victory over their Red Rose rivals.
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Ilkley Burned by silly errors as Alnwick run riot
Ilkley 8 Alnwick 32 ILKLEY had reason to be confident on Saturday, starting their seventh Northern Premier match in sixth place and unbeaten at home, but they were blown away here by the Alnwick pack and slipped to a crushing defeat. Alnwick
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Salem switches as they win topsy turvy away encounter
Old Rishworthians 22 Bradford Salem 26 SALEM’S pack paved the way to victory in a high-intensity game against Old Rishworthians, with the lead changing hands on no less than six occasions. The visitors got off to a perfect start when Rishworthians
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Filming enquiries in Bradford rise by 35 per cent
ENQUIRIES from TV and film production companies looking to film in Bradford have risen by 35 per cent in the past year. Bradford has been the backdrop for a number of high profile productions in the past year, from Victoria (pictured) to Peaky Blinders
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New recruits needed to stem league's umpire crisis
AN urgent recruitment drive is needed for umpires in the Mewies Solicitors Craven and District League to stem a crisis, according to leading figure. Fixtures secretary Trevor Coe revealed at the league's umpire plight at its annual awards dinner
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Trains resume today at Bradford Interchange following signal work
TRAIN services have resumed at Bradford Interchange as work to upgrade the signalling system in West Yorkshire has been completed. Network Rail carried out the vital upgrade as part of the Great North Rail Project with the latest work affecting train
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Chemicals firm Christeyns acquires Derbyshire company to add to its UK operations
INTERNATIONAL chemicals manufacturer Christeyns, whose UK headquarters are in Bradford, has acquired Clover Chemicals, strengthening its position in the professional cleaning and hygiene sector. Clover Chemicals manufactures a wide range of more
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Bradford school first in West Yorkshire to win Excellence in STEM award
A SCHOOL in Baildon has successfully bid to receive an award recognising its strength in science, technology, engineering and maths. Titus Salt School, based in Higher Coach Road, has received the Excellence in STEM Award, run through the National
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Poo, sex and hamsters on the agenda at upcoming series of science talks
THE power of our poo, fussy eaters and hamsters are just some of the subjects that will be discussed in a series of upcoming talks over the next eight months in Bradford The Café Scientifique series are events open to the public to hear about, discuss
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Olympic spirit sees them keep up Crossflatts chase
DEFENDING Bradford Sunday Alliance Premier Division champions Olympic moved into second position after beating Wyke Rangers 3-0. They are still four points down on leaders Crossflatts Village, but with a game in hand. Crossflatts recorded an emphatic
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Avenue defeat Silsden as Russell rattles in late winner
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) defeated Silsden 1-0 in a close West Riding County Women's Premier Division clash, with Bradford needing to keep up with the leaders and Silsden wanting to get off the bottom. There were many chances but goalkeepers Vicky
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Vauxhall Corsa caught fire in Bingley
A ROAD had to be closed while firefighters tackled a car blaze last night. They were called to Leonard Street, Bingley, at around 9.45pm, where the back end of a Vauxhall Corsa had caught fire. A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman
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Cigarette sparks house fire
A CIGARETTE caused a house fire in Tong in the early hours of the morning. Firefighters from Bradford and Odsal were called to Loris Street, off Tong Street, at around 12.20am. A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said the cigarette
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Murphy lays down the law with hat-trick for Bantams at Farsley
BRADFORD City Women eased to success for the first time this season, thrashing Farsley Celtic 4-1 in the West Riding FA Cup. After a frustrating start to the 2018/19 campaign, and eight defeats in a row, the Bantams finally got a taste of victory
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'Large scale' cannabis farm busted
A "LARGE scale" cannabis farm was uncovered in the Bolton Road area. PC Andy Jeffery, ward officer for the Bolton and Undercliffe area, said more than 400 plants were discovered. He said: "Suspect arrested at the scene, interviewed, charged
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What's the secret in Saltaire.......?
SHIRLEY Quarmby hails from a generation who learned how to cook healthy meals from scratch. Back then there wasn’t the fast food environment surrounding us as there is today with food available at speed to feed today’s quick-paced population.
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Sculptor provides joy for public with creations
A SCULPTOR has been impressing passers by with his carved creations in a local woods. Geoffrey Shackleton, 53, of Idle, has been using his skill with chisel and rock to sculpt a variety of projects in Calverley Woods for people to find while walking
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Flasher punched police officer in face and smashed into two cars
A CONVICTED sex offender who attacked a police officer and smashed into two cars after he was caught driving illegally has been jailed for 18 months. Mohammed Nadeem repeatedly punched PC Stephen Oliver in the face in a dramatic confrontation in
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Property company behind office redevelopment to re-locate to Bradford
A PROPERTY company has announced that it will be relocating to a Bradford city centre building once a major refurbishment project is complete. Work to turn the City Exchange building, on Nelson Street and next to the NCP car park, into 119 flats
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Bar plan for Darley Street store approved
PLANS to convert a vacant unit on Darley Street into a bar have been approved by Bradford Council. Game was one of the many businesses to re-locate from the once bustling shopping street to the Broadway Shopping Centre, and its former Darley Street
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Platforms being extended to improve one of West Yorkshire's 'poorest performing' rail lines
WORK is underway in Bradford to improve one of the County’s “poorest performing” rail lines. The Calder Valley Line links Leeds and Manchester via Bradford and Halifax, but clogged routes and slow moving trains have led to multiple calls for the
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Bantams struggle has come as a culture shock for O'Connor
ANTHONY O’Connor admits he never expected to be fighting at the foot of League One with City. The straight-talking defender, who has regained the captain’s armband, anticipated a promotion push when he made the summer switch from Aberdeen. So
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Bantams opposition: Hiwula looks to pile on more midweek misery
IT WAS just over a year ago that Jordy Hiwula returned to Valley Parade to wreak havoc on City. He grabbed a goal apiece with another former Bantam Devante Cole as Fleetwood picked off Stuart McCall’s Bantams with a 3-0 midweek win. Hiwula is
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Barbara's border collie rescue centre builds on success
TAFF loves cuddles. He is gentle, a little nervous and shy when meeting new people. Big softie Monty is a boisterous boy who loves going on walks, while Oscar has loads of energy and is a quick learner. The three are among the canine residents
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Sky Blue thinking can help Bantams out of mire, says Abbott
GREG Abbott insists City must follow Coventry’s lead tonight and push off-field politics to one side. Saturday’s home loss to Rochdale, which dropped the Bantams to second from bottom, finished with loud chants aimed at absent chairman Edin Rahic
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Bulls in "good place" for Championship challenge
THE Bulls are “miles ahead” of where they were this time last year, according to John Kear. Just over a fortnight after clinching promotion back to the Championship, the head coach is well on with his preparations for 2019. Nearly all the recruitment
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Five minutes from tragedy: how bus crash could have been so much worse
A WOMAN has spoken of her relief after narrowly missing a terrifying crash in which a bus ploughed through the front of the opticians where she works. Dramatic scenes unfolded in Shipley town centre yesterday afternoon when a Yorkshire Tiger bus