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Legendary boy band Westlife are coming to Yorkshire
LEGENDARY boy band Westlife are heading to Scarborough Open Air Theatre next summer for an exclusive North of England show. The Irish pop music icons – the top-selling album band of the 21st century – had been due to headline the Yorkshire coast
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SUSAN HINCHCLIFFE: Tory vote on free school meals 'shocking and unforgiveable'
BRADFORD Council's leader Susan Hinchcliffe has torn into the Government for its "shocking and unforgiveable" decision to deny support during half-term to children on free school meals. Councillor Hinchcliffe, leader of the district's Labour run
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Council gives £20,000 to food banks to support free school meal children
BRADFORD Council has announced it is donating £20,000 to local food banks to help feed thousands of disadvantaged children during the half-term break. The cash is being spread across the district, and the Council is also working with community
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Nearly 90 per cent of Bradford schools hit by Covid-19 cases
NEARLY 90 per cent of schools in the Bradford district have reported Covid-19 cases since the start of term, Bradford Council has said. As of today (October 23) there were 187 of 214 schools with one or more cases since the start of term. That
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Ole Solskjaer backs Mason Greenwood
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he has no concerns about Mason Greenwood’s professionalism, saying the precocious Manchester United teenager is a “fantastic boy to work with”. The 19-year-old academy graduate, from Bradford, has enjoyed a rapid ascent
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FRIDAY'S area-by-area breakdown of Bradford's positive Covid-19 cases
HERE is today's latest breakdown, area-by-area, of positive cases of COVID-19 in Bradford. The number of positive cases reported today has passed 2,100, with Shearbridge and University again reporting the most cases, with 106. The lowest figures
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As clocks go back, how you can keep energy bills in check this winter
WITH the winter clock change just this Sunday and darker nights closing in, Brits could be about to see an unwanted rise in their energy bills. With many UK workers also back to working from home and rising restrictions in place across the country
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Bradford sees huge rise in Covid-19 infection rate
HERE is Friday’s update of the rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 for every local authority area in England. The figures, for the seven days to October 19, are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government
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Inquest held after death of much-loved Bradford teenager
A FAMILY spoke of their heart-wrenching devastation at the loss of an 18-year-old boy to suicide. Much-loved Nazaif Zulkarnin Haider Jaffrey, 18, tragically took his own life on January 14 this year. He was discovered by members of his family
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10 jobs set to go at Morrisons HQ in shake-up
MORRISONS has announced it is set to cut ten jobs from its Gain Lane HQ as its property division is could be axed. It is believed ten jobs could be at risk due to “proposed changes” in the property team and a “review of how Morrisons operates”.
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McDonald's hosting free online gig with Stormzy, Craig David and co
MCDONALD’S will hold a free online week of live music, reading club and soccer skills classes with some of the nation’s top stars. Starting on Monday, October 26, the fast food chain will host daily fun football sessions with Peter Crouch and Lioness
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Opinion: Privileged chancers who voted against feeding hungry children want return to Dickensian times
SIR - In an age where MPs are enjoying inflation busting pay rises, have hugely subsidised bar and restaurant facilities, constantly abuse an already generous expenses system and openly hand over multi million pound contracts to friends and backers
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Bradford hospital Covid death toll passes 400 as three more die
THE number of Covid-19 deaths in Bradford district hospitals has passed the 400 mark today, as three more deaths have been reported by the NHS. Two deaths were reported at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with one at Airedale NHS
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Mason Greenwood defended by boss over unprofessional claims
OLE Gunnar Solskjaer has dismissed any suggestions over the professionalism of Manchester United teenager Mason Greenwood. The Wibsey-born 18-year-old has shone since making his first-team debut 19 months ago, scoring 17 goals last season and going
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Hospital trust responds after BRI Covid-19 concerns raised
A HOSPITAL trust has responded to concerns that staff who had been in contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19 were not allowed to self-isolate. It was claimed that a member of security staff at the Bradford Royal Infirmary, part of
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Halloween: Why do we celebrate it - and where did the modern traditions come from?
Halloween or Hallowe'en, also known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, is celebrated in many countries around the world on October 31 each year. The event takes place on the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows'
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Captain Sir's Tom's 100th birthday cards in museum display
ONE hundred of Captain Sir Tom Moore's 100th birthday cards are to go on display at a museum. The Second World War veteran and NHS fundraising hero has given the cards to IWM Duxford in Cambridgeshire and has recorded a video message to be screened
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Philip Davies: 'Why I joined hundreds of MPs in voting down free school meals bid'
SHIPLEY MP Philip Davies has spelled out why he joined hundreds of other MPs in voting down an opposition motion to extend free school meals over half term breaks until Easter next year. The bid, tabled by Labour, to give each disadvantaged child
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Unlicensed and uninsured driver banned after damaging parked car in Skipton
A DRIVER who only possessed an expired provisional licence when he smashed into a parked car and drove off without reporting the collision has been banned from the road. Skipton magistrates were told Arran Wright, 23, of Aire view, Silsden, was
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'Vulgar and abhorrent' man broke into farm and had sex with chickens
A MAN has admitted having sex with chickens and his own dog having already been once convicted of having sex with a horse in 2016. Shane Waters, 40, admitted to police that he couldn’t control his 'urges'. The case follows a shocking case heard
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Bantams v Newport game preview
Check out our game preview as City face Newport in their second game at Valley Parade this week. Kick-off: Saturday, October 24 (3pm) Venue: Valley Parade Possible line-ups CITY GK Richard O'Donnell, CH Anthony O'Connor, CH Paudie O'Connor
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Former Yorkshire councillor launches erotic YouTube channel to beat lockdown blues
A FORMER councillor Anna Semlyen has launched an erotic poetry channel on YouTube in a bid to beat lockdown boredom – and find a new boyfriend. Anna, who is also a yoga teacher and traffic speed campaigner, launched Anna's Authenic Arts while in
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'Loud popping noises': Investigation into early hours car fire
ENQUIRIES are continuing into an early hours car fire which was so "loud" that some residents thought it had "blown up". Emergency services were called to Paley Terrace in the Bowling area of Bradford at around 5.30am this morning (October 23).
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#ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY: Every Bradford business giving free school meals next week
HERE is a list of every Bradford restaurant, cafe and business which has offered to provide free food for families with children on free school meals during half-term. The #EndChildFoodPoverty campaign, spearheaded by England footballer Marcus
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Normal Christmas is 'wishful thinking' warns Government scientific adviser
THE idea that "we can carry on as we are" and have a normal Christmas "is wishful thinking in the extreme", a Government scientific adviser has said. Professor John Edmunds, a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), said
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Motorcyclist dies in crash - police appeal for witnesses
A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a collision on the A59 near Skipton. North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident which occurred at around 3.27pm on Sunday, October 11. Police say the man was travelling near East Marton
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Brownlee brothers invest in triathlon firm HUUB
DOUBLE Olympic medallists and world champion brothers, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, have invested in a Crowdcube crowdfunding initiative launched by a triathlon clothing firm. The Brownlee brothers have worked with HUUB, the premium endurance sports
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Funding donated in support of autism services
A COUNCILLOR has donated £150 of discretionary MICE funding to help people with autism. Cllr Paul Wadsworth, who represents Guiseley and Rawdon, has given the money to help Yorkshire-based specialist Autism Services buy IT equipment to help deliver
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Pandemic economic recovery plan is outlined for Leeds
A ‘VISION statement’ for how the Leeds area’s economy should recover from the coronavirus pandemic has been launched. Leeds City Council unveiled its Economic Recovery Framework at a meeting of the Executive Board on October 21. The local authority
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Esholt treatment works involved in experiment finding Covid in sewage
YORKSHIRE Water's Esholt treatment facility is involved in a Government-led experiment looking for traces of Covid-19 in raw sewage to identify local outbreak. It is sampling sewage from 10 wastewater treatment works as part of two projects trying
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Gym owner hits back after being fined over £10,000 for breaching lockdown rules
THE owner of a Bradford gym that breached lockdown restrictions has been fined over £10,000 - but has hit out at the decision. There had been numerous complaints that Lifestyles Gym at Kyme Mills, off Leeds Road, was breaching Covid restrictions
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The 10 scariest movies for a Halloween in lockdown - Do you agree?
WITH the spookiest day of the year nearly upon us, a new report by thortful.com uncovers the top 10 scariest (and least scariest), films of all time. After crunching the data on IMDB, thortful can reveal the scariest film is… Alien. The 1979
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BANTAMS OPPOSITION: Newport's new look suits them from the start
MICHAEL Flynn has given Newport a style makeover this season – and it’s paying dividends. The Exiles head to Valley Parade in second spot with five wins out of seven. It follows a change in philosophy from the former Bantam, who is now into his
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Queensbury firm's free school meals pledge backed by Marcus Rashford
A QUEENSBURY business' promise to provide food parcels for children on free school meals during the school holidays has been backed by Marcus Rashford. As part of his #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY campaign, the England and Manchester United striker has
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'Small number of staff' at Bradford firm test positive for Covid
A BRADFORD manufacturing firm has confirmed a “small number” of its staff have tested positive for coronavirus. The staff members at Powell UK, based on Ripley Road, have tested positive for Covid, after the firm identified a ‘small number of isolated
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Pub owner offering free food to escape shutdown told he must close - so now he's selling meals for 1p
NORTHERN communities are facing the toughest lockdown measures - and one pub owner thought he had found a loophole to stay open. The Government has been locked in talks over the possibility of introducing further restrictions in parts of Yorkshire
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Sewage tests successfully detect coronavirus to reveal local hotspots – Defra
Analysing sewage for traces of coronavirus has helped officials spot spikes in Covid-19 cases in areas where relatively few people were being tested, according to the Environmental Department (Defra). The programme to analyse sewage for traces
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'Let’s keep those little people smiling': Bierley sandwich shop offers free meals for children in need
A SANDWICH shop in Bierley has vowed to feed struggling families after Marcus Rashford's failed campaign to get free school meals during holidays until Easter 2021. Gobbles Sandwich Shop, found on Bierley Lane, said it wanted to "reach out" and
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Mouse in your house? NOT a 999 call
SOMEONE rang the 999 emergency line...because they found a mouse in their house. West Yorkshire Police's Contact Management Centre shared details of the call to highlight the importance of using 999 for emergency calls only. The team often
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When the clocks will go back this weekend
THE days will get shorter from this weekend as the clocks go back on Sunday. British Summer Time comes to a close this weekend as winter draws near. This year the clocks will go back an hour on October 25, meaning people can enjoy an extra
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Boots reveal the top 12 Christmas gifts expected to fly off the shelves for 2020
Boots have revealed the top 12 Christmas gifts that are expected to fly off the shelves this year. It comes after the retailer Boots announced the return of its 'much-loved' Christmas 3 for 2, which is available on selected top 12 gifts. What
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Process to remove travellers at Bradford train station 'continuing'
THE process to remove travellers who have set up camp at Apperley Bridge railway station for the past three weeks is "continuing", its owners have said. Members of the travelling community set up camp in the station's car park at the start of this
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Weekend Weather: Mixed conditions expected for Bradford
BRADFORD can enjoy a mostly dry weekend, but with a risk of the odd shower thrown in. Here is a guide to this weekend’s weather in Bradford, starting with today, according to the Met Office. FRIDAY Today will be cloudy, with brief spells
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Major discounts for shoppers at a new Bradford supermarket
AN innovative redistribution supermarket that prevents good food and household products from going to waste is set to open its doors in Bradford, creating 45 new jobs. Company Shop Bradford, which will open in December, is part of the Company Shop
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Police to investigate 'deliberate' fire at Barkerend Mills - here's what we know so far
ANOTHER fire has blighted the derelict Barkerend Mills near Bradford city centre. Three crews from Bradford, Fairweather Green and Stanningley were called out at 9.35pm last night to reports of a fire on the ground and first floor. The fire
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O2 launches 5G service in Bradford as part of UK rollout
MOBILE operator O2 has expanded its 5G network to more than 100 towns and cities across the UK, including Bradford. O2 has teamed up with partners Nokia and Ericsson allowing customers take advantage of the high speed network in 108 UK locations
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Buyers flock to West Yorkshire retirment homes
A local family-run care company that owns and runs two popular retirement developments in Nab Wood and Steeton, has sold five properties to the over 55s in the last month alone, following a surge in demand for purpose-built retirement homes. Czajka
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Bradford teenager, 14, who turned to body art to cope with anxiety discovers hidden talent
A BRADFORD teenager has told how discovering a passion for art helped her battle anxiety during lockdown. Edie Pilkington, a pupil at Tong Leadership Academy, began to suffer from anxiety as the pandemic separated her from friends and normal school
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Five things to do in Bradford with your extra hour this weekend
IN the UK, the clocks will be winding back an hour this Sunday. For many, this will mean an extra hour in bed and a well-deserved lie in but some people might want to spend their extra hour more fruitfully. Luckily, there are plenty of things
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Unique and unusual vehicles stolen in Bradford last year revealed
SOME of the flashiest and more unusual vehicles stolen across the Bradford district over the past 12 months have been revealed in police figures. The statistics, obtained through a Freedom of Information request, have detailed every vehicle which
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Local firm wants to give back after growth during Covid-19
A CLECKHEATON-based private label cosmetic manufacturing company is giving back by offering anti-bacterial hand gel to local companies at cost price. Orean Personal Care Ltd, says it has been very fortunate during the Covid-19 pandemic and has continued
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Popular footbridge 'closed down for six months' over repairs
A BUSY footbridge in Thackley has been closed down for "at least six months" because of a lack of immediate funds for essential repairs to make it safe. Buck Mill bridge, which dates back to 1889, spans the River Aire connecting Thackley and Baildon
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Bradford Tech Week turns to YouTube to support learning
A BIG part of Bradford Tech Week 2020 has been the event's YouTube channel where tech-related learning videos from a number of firms and organisations is available. Local firm BTL, supermarket Morrisons, and Openreach, which has a training facility
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Family creates lasting legacy after young man's tragic death
THE family of a much-loved young man who tragically died last year is creating a legacy in his name to make sure other lives are not needlessly lost. Peter Doody, from Wyke, was just 21 when he suddenly died in May last year after suffering a fatal
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Bradford's 'best located building' goes on the market with £4.2 million price tag
A CITY centre building described as potentially the largest Grade A office block in Bradford and “the city’s best located building” has gone on the market with a £4.2 million price tag. Until recently the Interchange office building on Nelson Street
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Two new stores to open in The Broadway (and third is on the way)
TWO new retailers have been confirmed for The Broadway shopping centre in Bradford, with a third in the final stage of discussions. Telecommunications provider O2 and gaming retailer GAME ON are both set to open their doors in time for the festive
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Bradford project that helps refugees scoops £20,000 prize
A PROJECT in Bradford that supports young refugees has scooped £20,000 as part of a leading housebuilder’s charity campaign supporting under-18s across the nation. Refugee Action’s At Home in Bradford programme won one of the top prizes in the
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Council owned house sells at auction for three times guide price
AN empty Keighley house owned by Bradford Council has sold for three times its guide price at auction. 52 The Gables, an imposing, empty three-bedroom terrace house in Keighley, had a guide price of just £20,000 when it went to an online property
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‘No congestion charge planned' after Leeds clean air zone plan scrapped
A LEEDS City Council decision-maker has insisted there are “no plans” to introduce a congestion charge in the city centre, despite a multi-million pound camera network being installed to monitor traffic. The cameras would have formed part of Leeds
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Bradford restaurants have mixed views on Chancellor's Tier 2 support package
RESTAURANT owners and managers in the Bradford district had a mixed reaction to yesterday’s announcement of the government’s financial package of support measures for businesses in Tier 2 restrictions. Chancellor Rishi Sunak laid out the new financial
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New app and site gives live train info
NORTHERN Rail has joined up with online experts to give customers live information about exactly what train will serve them day-to-day. This includes the model of train they will be catching, how many carriages it has and what facilities are on-board
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ANGLING LINES: Senior rolls back the years with fine pike haul
SALTAIRE A.A. The first of this year's winter river matches kicks off on Sunday using the bottom length. This length has been producing some good nets of fish recently. For anyone wanting to book on, give Carl Chadwick a call on 07955 727079.
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Former Bulls star excited as union set to return in form of six-team tournament
FORMER Bulls star Glenn Morrison is excited to get back to competitive action with Bradford Salem next week, even if it is not quite rugby union as we know it. The 44-year-old coach is set to help oversee their side in a home game against Keighley
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Liversedge to run half-term football camp led by Hazel and Rimmington
NORTHERN Counties East League Premier Division side Liversedge will be holding a Holiday Club football camp over the October half-term period. As well as getting the chance to have fun and be active, youngsters aged seven to 14, of all genders,
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Keighley Albion launch new girls section with former star Templeton at the helm
KEIGHLEY Albion have launched their new girls section at the club ahead of the 2021 season, with several announcements and features on their social media. The new Albion Girls section will cater for those aged 12 to 16 (school years 7-11), creating
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Cooke has clear goal to finally break his Bantams duck
CALLUM Cooke knows what he needs to do to spare himself another post-match inquest. The midfielder admits it “kills” him that his hunt for a first City goal goes on. Cooke has now played 35 times for the club without hitting the net. It
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'A leader, winner and player to trust' - but McCall aims to topple Flynn in Bantams reunion
STUART McCall admired Michael Flynn as a leader for City – but hopes to send him home moaning. Flynn brings his second-placed Newport to Valley Parade tomorrow to face his former Bantams boss. McCall is relishing the challenge against a man he
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Three Bradford men jailed after 'brutal' machete attack on lone driver
Three men have been jailed for a total of almost 24 years for a horrific machete attack on a lone driver in broad daylight. The victim was struck with two of the weapons after his car was rammed in Allerton Road, Bradford, on September 11 last year
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'We don't want things like this to continue' - planning oversight leads to delay in conservation area decision
MEMBERS of a planning committee have raised concerns after it emerged a contentious planning application had not been properly advertised to the public. At the most recent meeting of Bradford Council's Regulatory and Appeals Committee, one item
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Dog control orders extended - and wardens acknowledge they need to 'step up' enforcement
BRADFORD'S dog control orders will be extended, but wardens have acknowledged that they need to better job at enforcing them. This Summer Bradford Council held a public consultation on whether the district's dog control orders, which make it illegal