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Coroners appeal to trace relatives of Bradford's Donna Gilmore
CORONERS officers are appealing for the public's help to trace the relatives of Donna Gilmore. 44-year-old Ms Gilmore passed away on December 30, 2019. Anyone with information on the relatives of Ms Gilmore should contact coroners officer Carol
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Bradford man Asghar Badshah named as Batley victim
POLICE have confirmed the identity of a man who was found deceased in a former bank in Batley. The body of Asghar Badshah, who was 39 and from Bradford, was found when police forced entry into the Commercial Street building on Sunday. His family
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Idle rowing pair pass 1,000 mile mark
THE two Idle friends rowing the Atlantic have passed the 1,000 nautical mile mark in their efforts for the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Chris Nicholl and James Tordoff had covered 1,087 nautical miles by noon on Tuesday, rowing about 60
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International Restaurant hit by attempted break-in
A BRADFORD restaurant was hit by an attempted break-in this morning, leaving the owner simply asking "What can we do?". Lawbreakers smashed through the windows of International Restaurant at around 2.30am but left empty-handed. West Yorkshire
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If you lose focus, you pay the price - Bilic ahead of showdown with Leeds
WEST Brom boss Slaven Bilic heads into the Sky Bet Championship showdown with Leeds on New Year's Day stressing that a loss of focus could prove fatal for either side. Leeds have taken over at the top of the table on goal difference, with West Brom
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FAMILY STATEMENT: 'We miss Joe every day and will continue to miss him every day'
Family statement from Terry Keane, father of Joseph Keane "The impact of losing Joe on the day of his 28th birthday, 13th July 2018, has had a devastating effect on our family but it is of great relief that Adam Kershaw has today received the near
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'Much-loved' woman killed in two-vehicle crash
A WOMAN from the Spen Valley died in a crash yesterday, police have today confirmed. The family of Eleanor Anderson, who died following a two-vehicle collision on the A689 Coundon Bypass, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, paid tribute to her
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Bantams v Morecambe game preview
Check out our game preview as the Bantams kick off 2020 against Morecambe. Kick-off: Wednesday, January 1 (3pm) Venue: Valley Parade Possible line-ups CITY GK Richard O'Donnell, RWB Adam Henley, CH Anthony O'Connor, CH Paudie O'Connor
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Ian Holloway appointed Grimsby manager
IAN Holloway is back in football after accepting the manager's job at League Two Grimsby Town, the club have announced. The 56-year-old former Bristol Rovers, QPR, Plymouth, Leicester, Blackpool, Crystal Palace and Millwall boss, replaces Michael
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Avenue glad to welcome Town’s Hall as winger joins on three-month loan
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) manager Mark Bower has strengthened his squad for the relegation battle ahead by signing winger Ryan Hall (pictured above left) on a three-month loan from fellow Vanarama National League North side Spennymoor Town. Hall,
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Meet Bradford's first opposite sex couple to form a civil partnership
BRADFORD united its first opposite sex couple in a civil partnership this afternoon after a landmark change in the law. From today, civil partnerships can now be formed by men and women, as well as same sex couples. The pair, Warren Fletcher
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McCartan: I'm due a change of luck with Bantams this year
SHAY McCartan is wishing for the luck of the Irish in 2020. The City forward believes a change of fortune is well overdue after a frustrating first half of the season back with the Bantams. Having won the League Two trophy during his year-long
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Tributes paid as fan dies after Bradford City game
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Mansfield Town supporter, who is reported to have passed away after the club's visit to Bradford City on Sunday. On Sunday evening, shortly after the game, it was reported that the fan had suffered a heart attack, believed
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Bowling young guns shine as Laws charity clash delights all
WEST BOWLING head coach Ryan Hunkin was pleased to be able to blood some youngsters in Saturday's friendly derby with Bradford Dudley Hill, but he joked that he doesn't want them going anywhere any time soon. The teams were playing for the inaugural
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'Super Dynamo' reviews 2019 in old-school fashion
DYNAMO has gone old-school with the review of his 2019. The Bradford magician posted a video on social media site Twitter, taking a look back at a rollercoaster year. He said: "Hope you guys had an amazing year. Here’s a little recap of the
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Pensioner taken to hospital after becoming impaled on railings
A PENSIONER was rushed to hospital this morning after he became impaled on railings. Yorkshire Ambulance Service received an emergency call at 8:47am. Police were also called to the scene at 9:01am by the fire service, to reports of a man,
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JAILED: Driver of 'crudely converted campervan' who killed man while driving dangerously
An "extremely drunk" driver who crushed a car and killed its passenger after driving a 7.5-tonne van in an "utterly dreadful, appalling and highly dangerous" way over 28 miles has been jailed for nine years. RELATED: 'We miss Joe every day and
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Hemingway proves ultimate expert at Rene Smith trial test
THE annual Rene Smith Memorial Trial at Dob Park, Otley, was yet another well supported event with a hundred and thirteen competitors from all parts of the British Isles battling through the dense woodlands overlooking the River Washburn. The title
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Police release image of person to identify in relation to Boxing Day theft
POLICE have issued an image of a person they would like to identify. It is in relation to a Boxing Day "theft from shop" incident that occurred in Bradford. The theft happened on Thursday, December 26. If you have any information that could
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Driver taken off the motorway after being nearly double the legal drink-drive limit
POLICE have taken a driver off the road who was almost double the legal drink-drive limit. Officers stopped the vehicle on the M62, near Scammonden, in the early hours of this morning. It was spotted at around 12:58pm. The driver gave a
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Cougars kitted out with major shirt sponsorship deal
KEIGHLEY Cougars have teamed up with Acorn Stairlifts for a major new five-figure sponsorship deal. The agreement with the Betfred League One side will cover the cost of their kit and further boost the profile of the club. The tie-up was confirmed
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Boy, 11, celebrates after brilliant British bronze
AN 11-year-old boy has been dubbed a "great role model" after winning a bronze medal at a British taekwondo event. Muhammad Hadi Ejaz, a year six pupil at Steeton Primary, finished third at the British Taekwondo Championships in Manchester. His
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BREAKING: Police launch murder investigation after body found at former bank
POLICE officially confirmed yesterday that a murder investigation had been launched after a body was found at the premises of a former bank. The body was discovered by officers from West Yorkshire Police inside a building in Commercial Street,
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Police recover stolen motorcycle before owner knew it had gone
POLICE recovered a stolen vehicle last night before the owner even knew it had gone. Officers from the Steerside Enforcement Team spotted the motorcycle on Owlet Road, in Shipley, at around 11:45pm on Monday evening. The stolen vehicle was
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How to avoid being 'Thomas Cooked' when you book your 2020 holiday
THERE was heartbreak for Thomas Cook staff and holidaymakers in September this year after the well-known holiday company suddenly ceased trading. Following the announcement, the largest peacetime repatriation in British history had to take place
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How Bradford is trying to tackle the ‘buy now pay later’ mentality in younger generations
EFFORTS are being made to tackle the ‘buy now pay later’ mentality in younger generations which leaves many counting the costs of their poor spending habits. Bradford District Credit Union has warned many young people don’t see the value in saving
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Festive drama as Bradford sides see games abandoned
THERE was a distinct lack of Christmas cheer on display in the Yorkshire Amateur League Supreme Division at the weekend, as two games involving Bradford teams were abandoned. Toller’s home game with Ryburn United did not even make it until half-time
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Chance to 'win £5,000 while you save' under new credit union scheme
BRADFORDIANS have a chance to 'win £5,000 while you save' under new credit union scheme. The district's branch is one of 15 credit unions to pilot a PrizeSaver account by HM treasury with a top prize of £5000. Savers who put away as little
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Tree planting, charging points and cycle routes - extra £1m planned to tackle climate emergency
BRADFORD Council is to invest an extra £1m over the next year as part of wider measures to tackle climate change. The investment plan is outlined in the authority’s annual budget will go to Bradford Council’s Executive on January 2. The £1m additional
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£80,000 project launched to give young carers "a sense of belonging"
A PROJECT designed to identify hidden young carers and reduce their isolation and loneliness has launched in Bradford. It is part of a 15-month programme funded through a grant of almost £80,000 from the Building Connections Fund Youth strand -
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Field plough through Huddersfield to close West Yorkshire League gap on Ilkley
FIELD showed their class in the West Yorkshire League Premier Division on Saturday, thumping visitors Huddersfield Amateur 4-1. The win keeps them in fourth, but they are now just two points behind Ilkley Town in third. Horbury Town are just
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Author behind new book hopes to inspire young girls to become firefighters
‘BECAUSE girls can be heroes too’ - this is the powerful message behind a new book which hopes to show youngsters that both boys and girls can grow up to be firefighters. Firefighter Ruby: Because Girls Can Be Heroes Too! is written by Emma Greenhalgh
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Mum's outrage as picture of football-mad 11-year-old son with beer can goes viral
THE MOTHER of an 11-year-old pictured with a can of beer has hit back after the image went viral on social media. It emerged on Twitter over the weekend and purportedly showed a young Bradford (Park Avenue) fan, on the day of their away game at
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Golf club captain tired of council horsing around after greens are decimated
THE CAPTAIN of a Bradford golf club has expressed his outrage after a year of horse trouble on the course. Gary Russell, captain at South Bradford Golf Club in Odsal, is fed up of the damage that is being caused by a number of horses, which "graze
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Easter Eggs in major supermarkets just DAYS after Christmas
Now we all know the true meaning of Christmas (Jesus' birthday), and also what follows a few months later (the resurrection of Christ). And even though we enjoy the over commercialisation of the traditional Christian holidays (think chocolate and
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Nine food trends from the past decade we've scoffed our way through (probably)
These are the items we've been dedicatedly scoffing throughout the 2010s. You may not have been entirely aware of it, but your diet will have changed at least a litte bit over the last decade. Compared to the Eighties, Nineties and Noughties, the
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Plans to convert empty pub on Thornton Road into shop
PROPOSALS to convert an empty pub on a busy Bradford road into a shop have been submitted to Bradford Council. A change of use planning application by Usman would see a new frontage added to the former Shoulder of Mutton on Thornton Road. An
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Ilkley firms move away from single use plastic
TWO environmentally aware businesses in Ilkley have made the switch from single use plastic products to eco-friendly alternatives. Both Moin Moin Backerei and The Commute Café in Ilkley are opting for eco-friendly alternatives supplied by Yorkshire
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Pickersgill adapting to senior Bulls role
BRANDON Pickersgill is relishing his new role as one of the “older” heads in the Bulls squad. The full back may be only 22 but he is happy to pass down his experience to the youngsters looking to break into John Kear’s plans. Pickersgill said
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Speeding to blame for nine in 10 driving offences in West Yorkshire
SPEEDING accounted for nine in 10 driving offences in West Yorkshire last year, figures reveal. The transport research charity RAC Foundation says the simple rule for drivers who want to avoid a speeding ticket is to stay within the limit. Analysis
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New year new start for returning Bantams duo
JAMIE Devitt and Clayton Donaldson are close to handing City a double boost for the new year. Gary Bowyer confirmed that the injured duo are both well on the way to featuring again in the next few weeks. Devitt, who played just three times before
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Bradford Junior League reveal another four-figure loss
THE Bradford Junior League, which has set many players on the pathway to county cricket, are facing financial difficulties. Having made a loss of £1,876.97 in 2018, the league, which is unsponsored, announced a further loss of £1,970.29 in the year
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West Yorkshire couple to be among first mixed-sex people to have official civil partnership
A couple who have been in a relationship for 37 years say they are looking forward to being among the first mixed-sex people to officially have a civil partnership rather than a marriage. Julie Thorpe, 61, and Keith Lomax, 70, from near Hebden