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Stored InterCity 225 train brought back into service as safety checks on Azumas continue
LNER will bring an InterCity 225 train back into service tomorrow as part of contingency plans to cover for reduced availability within its Azuma Class 800 fleet. Hitachi Class 800 trains were withdrawn from service on Saturday for safety checks
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Man arrested after pedestrian is killed in fatal collision on a Bradford road
A MAN has been arrested after a female pedistrian was killed in a fatal collison on a road in Bradford this afternoon. Police officers were called shortly before 3pm today (Monday, May 10) to reports of a collision involving a grey Citroen C1 and
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How Bradford City fans have reacted to Trueman and Sellars getting the sack
THE majority of Bradford City fans begrudgingly agree that it was the right time for their two managers to leave their respective post. Mark Trueman, 33, and Conor Sellars, 29, were given their marching orders by the City board earlier this afternoon
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Reader letter: 'Support for alpaca plan outweighs objectors'
SIR - Local residents have objected to the plan to open an alpaca trekking centre in Baildon, using the concern over additional traffic to the area. Bradford Council should now take note of this when other plans are submitted as they certainly have
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Bradford man jailed after providing false details to avoid speeding convictions
A BRADFORD man, who gave police false details to avoid speeding convictions, has been sent to jail. Jean Claude Iyoma, 54, of Gondal Court, told officers that three different people had been behind the wheel of his vehicles when they were caught
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MONDAY'S area by area breakdown of Bradford Covid-19 cases
HERE is Monday's latest breakdown, area-by-area, of positive cases of Covid-19 in Bradford. There are 251 confirmed cases in today's figures, down by 18 from yesterday. The area with the highest number of cases is Scholemoor with 21, followed
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Boris Johnson gives latest Covid press conference ahead of rules relaxation
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Chris Kamara says 'don't suffer in silence' after his own health concerns
TELEVISION pundit Chris Kamara has urged people not to suffer in silence after receiving positive treatment for an underactive thyroid. The Sky Sports presenter and former Bradford City player and manager revealed last month he had been diagnosed
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How Bradford's teen Manchester United star has surpassed club legends
MASON Greenwood became Manchester United's most prolific Premier League goalscoring teenager when he put the Red Devils ahead in their 3-1 win at Aston Villa yesterday. The Wibsey-born 19-year-old surpassed some of the biggest names in the club's
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Bradford in the top 10 worst UK cities for Blue Badge parking
BRADFORD has been ranked among the worst 10 UK cities for accessible parking for blue badge holders. A study by Nationwide Vehicle Contracts analysed Parkopedia data for 56 car parks to calculate the percentage of accessible car parks available
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Trueman and Sellars SACKED as City look to rebuild
MARK Trueman and Conor Sellars have been relieved of their managerial duties at Bradford City - with immediate effect. The duo, who previously oversaw City’s under-18s side, have been offered the opportunity to remain at the club in other roles
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Appeal for missing teenager who is believed to be in Bradford
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help in reporting sightings of a 15-year-old boy who has been reported missing. Dennis Bagdnanovic is from Preston but has family and friends in Bradford and is believed to be in this area. The last confirmed
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Five things Boris Johnson could say in today's Covid press conference
THE Prime Minister Boris Johnson is holding a press conference this afternoon to provide the latest update on Covid-19 in the UK; here are five things he could say. Mr Johnson is due to speak at 5pm from Downing Street where he will update the
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Woman suffers permanent nerve damage after drop of oven cleaner falls into her trainers
A Yorkshire woman was left with permanent nerve damage and a third degree burn after a single drop of oven cleaner fell into her trainers. Vicky Buck, 45, was wearing full protective gear while scrubbing the inside of a mucky oven with Vanquish
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Drug-driver who crashed his car claimed he was a better driver for smoking cannabis - and a better worker, too
A MAN was banned from driving for three years when he appeared before Skipton magistrates for the second time in two weeks. Jordan Bellany, of Broughton Grove, had already been given a 12 month ban on April 26 after pleading guilty to driving
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No further Coronavirus-related death reported by Bradford hospitals
NO further Covid-19-related hospital deaths have been reported today in Bradford. According to the latest NHS figures, no further deaths were reported by either Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust or Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.
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Bradford imams encourage Muslim community to remain 'vigilant' of Covid this Eid
IMAMS from across Bradford have urged the district’s Muslim community to “not get complacent” and to be mindful of Covid-19 rules ahead of Eid celebrations this week. With lockdown restrictions easing - and Eid being observed this week, marking
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UK's Covid alert level should be downgraded say top medical experts
THE Covid alert level for the UK should be downgraded from four to three, the country's top medical officers have said following advice from its top scientists. In a joint statement, the Chief Medical Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern
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Estimated 1,000 drivers expected to join Bradford taxi strike this Thursday
AN estimated 1,000 drivers are expected to take part in a taxi strike which will go ahead in Bradford from 6am to 6pm this Thursday. The Bradford Taxi Action Group (BTAG), who represent drivers across the Bradford district, are unhappy that Bradford
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West Yorkshire Mayor victory must be 'bittersweet' as Labour could struggle in by-election it triggers
TRACY Brabin's victory in the West Yorkshire Mayor elections will be "bittersweet" given it triggers a by-election in the MP's constituency that Labour could struggle to win, according to a political expert. Ms Brabin's new role as the region's
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BRADFORD CITY SEASON REVIEW: Bantams back at crossroads after up-and-down year
THE dream was crushed in a swanky Championship arena by a player once deemed not good enough for City. It seems a fittingly off-kilter way to sum up a season that some thought wouldn’t finish – and most are glad is now over. The hope of rescuing
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Guiseley boss guides Villa to safety on dramatic final day
GUISELEY joint-manager Marcus Bignot has departed Aston Villa, the day after he helped them to stay in the Women's Super League. A magnificent 0-0 draw at high-flying Arsenal secured their place in top-flight for another season, with interim manager
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Huge Bradford-based company closes arm of business, placing thousands of jobs at risk
BRADFORD-BASED subprime lender Provident Financial has quit doorstep lending after 141 years, placing 2,100 jobs at risk, the company announced. Bosses at the credit business said they would instead focus on its Vanquis Bank credit card division
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Axeman went on 'rampage of damage' after attending party
A drunken man armed with an axe went on a Christmas Day “rampage of damage,” setting fire to a car and smashing up two others, Bradford Crown Court heard today. Richard Brown started a blaze that damaged a blue Ford Escort and set about a white Ford
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PCSO suspended from duty as he stands trial accused of indecent imagery offences
A WEST Yorkshire PCSO has been suspended from duty due to him standing trial accused of indecent imagery offences. Jonathan Plummer, 35, a PCSO in the Wakefield District, has been charged with seven offences related to the possession, making and
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Rail disruption due to train cracks to last ‘for a number of weeks’
Disruption to rail services due to cracks in trains is expected to continue for weeks. London North Eastern Railway (LNER), one of the affected operators, posted a message on Twitter stating the issue is “likely to be going on for a number of weeks
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Police catch wanted criminal who was driving erratically in Bradford
A WANTED criminal was caught after driving erratically and displaying tinted number plates in Bradford. The grey Audi was pulled over by PC Martin Willis, known on social media as ‘Motorway Martin’, who did not have any former knowledge that the
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City cup hero Stead sends emotional message as he confirms retirement
FORMER City striker Jon Stead has brought the curtain down on his impressive career, retiring after Harrogate's 4-1 defeat to Cheltenham on the final day of the 2020-21 League Two season. Stead, who started out at the Bantams' West Yorkshire rivals
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Police seize over 20 knives last week alone as crackdown continues
MORE than 20 knives were seized by West Yorkshire Police last week as part of a national operation to target knife crime. The force took part in Operation Sceptre, which focused on prevention, education and enforcement. Across
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'Dangerous offender' jailed for sexually abusing teenage girl after plying her with cannabis and alcohol
A man has been labelled a danger to the public and jailed for a total of 15 years after sexually abusing a teenage girl he plied with cannabis and alcohol. Anthony Webster was today sentenced at Bradford Crown Court for sexual activity with a child
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How Bradford business owners can improve their financial planning skills
BRADFORD business owners can find out how to access the value in their business via a free webinar that is being run by two industry leading professionals later this month. Corporate lawyer Cathy Cook, from LCF Law, and Chartered Financial Planner
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Tracy Brabin vows to stand up for West Yorkshire' interests after winning Mayoral vote
TRACY Brabin starts her first day in her new job as West Yorkshire Mayor today, following her thumping victory in the region’s first ever vote for a metro leader. Ms Brabin insisted she would work co-operatively with the Government but would
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Mum Ashlee named as The Broadway's final Local Hero for her Remembugs
A MOTHER of seven from Idle has been named as The Broadway’s final ‘Local Hero’. Ashlee Holt, 29, has been awarded the prize for her incredible and compassionate efforts in her local community. She is behind ‘Tribe Rock Remembugs’, an organisation
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Kear buzzing for Burton as individuals come in for praise at Swinton
BULLS head coach John Kear still found plenty of time to laud certain individuals, despite his overall disappointment with the performance in the 23-22 Championship win over Swinton yesterday. He was most effusive in his praise for teenage full-back
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A list celebrities and authors show support for brownies bookmark project
A GROUP of Yorkshire Brownies, has received support from A-list celebrities such as Dame Helen Mirren and author Sir Quentin Blake for its project to raise funding for a school in Zimbabwe. Every year the girls of the 1st Burley Brownies, based
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Three men jailed after being caught hiding in basement at a large cannabis factory
Three men have been jailed after they were caught hiding in the basement at a large cannabis factory in Bradford. Police arrested five men after breaking into a derelict commercial building on the city’s Thornton Road on February 27, Bradford Crown
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Bradford people before magistrates' court over dangerous dogs charges
A NUMBER of people have appeared in court for dangerous dogs charges. The cases have only recently come to either Kirklees or Bradford & Keighley Magistrates' Court. Danielle Spence, 29, of Woodroyd Road, Bradford, was ordered to pay costs
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‘He put a smile on everyone’s face’ – thousands pay tribute to ‘footballing legend’
THOUSANDS have paid tribute to a popular non-league footballer whose body was tragically found by police on Sunday. James Dean went missing last week, prompting hundreds of his family, friends and strangers to conduct a wide-scale search for him
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Stopped vehicle in Batley rolls into parked car after driver jumps out
A DRIVER was arrested in Batley after jumping out of a vehicle which had rolled into a parked car. PC Claire Gray tweeted: "Vehicle failed to stop and after over 16 minutes the driver jumped out of the car and ran away, leaving it to roll into
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Police release image in relation to shop theft in Bradford
POLICE are asking for help to identify a person in relation to a shop theft in Bradford. The Caught On Camera image is in relation to a shop theft which took place on April 16 in Bradford. If you recognise any of this individuals, call 101
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Nando's release brand new post-lockdown menu coming tomorrow
AFTER months of lockdown, Nando’s is emerging with a new menu that has had a serious glow-up. Introducing several new sides, salads, dips and wines as well as a new recipes for a couple of Nando’s favourites, all available from tomorrow (Tuesday
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All you need to know about Dogecoin and whether you should invest
DOGECOIN seems to be the latest cryptocurrency to rise in popularity among investors. Cryptocurrency has been brought back into the limelight after the government announced a new taskforce to explore the possibility of the UK having its own digital
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£17 million boost to mental health support in schools amid coronavirus pandemic
THE government has announced millions of pounds will be spent to boost mental health support in schools to help pupils recover from the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Gavin Williamson said more than £17 million will be spent on upgrading
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Gale pleased with start to season despite washout woes
ANDREW Gale admits he is “pretty pleased” with Yorkshire’s unbeaten start to the season. The White Rose have won three and drawn two from the opening County Championship games - the halfway stage of the Group Three campaign. The draw with Kent
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Man, 49, with leg injuries stretchered to waiting ambulance
A MAN who fell on a footpath near Addingham yesterday (Sunday) injuring his leg, was stretchered to a waiting road ambulance by Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue . The Grassington based team responded to a call from the ambulance service to help the
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Asda announce major changes coming to every store in the UK
ASDA has published its first environmental, social and governance (ESG) report and with it promised changes affecting every store in the UK. The supermarket giant has set out its commitments to a sustainable business strategy in the future.
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Hugs and indoor dining - the lockdown restrictions being lifted next week
HUGS with family and friends and indoor socialising are expected to be allowed from next week as Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces further easing of coronavirus restrictions in England. The next stage of the road map out of lockdown is expected
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ROADMAP - Prime Minister to announce Step 3 this afternoon
THE Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to hold a press conference this afternoon in which he is set to announce the third step of the roadmap out of lockdown. Mr Johnson will appear at Downing Street to make the announcement, with the third step
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GALBA campaigners join call for immediate halt to all UK airport expansion plans
CAMPAIGNERS against Leeds Bradford Airport expansion have joined 15 other national and community campaign groups calling for an immediate halt to all UK airport expansion plans. The Group for Action on Leeds Bradford Airport (GALBA) said the Government
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Aldi launches management recruitment drive at stores in Bradford and Leeds
ALDI is recruiting new store management colleagues at its sites in Leeds and Bradford. The supermarket chain looking for three store managers and seven assistant store managers to join the teams across Leeds and Bradford, with 13 deputy store manager
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This is when you will be able to hug your friends and family again
HUGS with family and friends and indoor socialising are expected to be allowed from next week as the third stage of the roadmap out of lockdown is due to come into force. The next stage of the roadmap expected to go ahead as planned on May 17,
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New-elected councillor backs mental health support groups in district
A NEWLY-elected councillor has backed mental health support groups being set up for women across the Bradford district. In March 2020, a new peer support group, It’s Worth Talking About, was set up in Keighley by Ryan Anderton and Andy Clements
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Man arrested for alleged theft from cars on garage forecourts in Laisterdyke
A BRADFORD man has been arrested for alleged thefts from motor vehicles on garage forecourts in the Laisterdyke area. West Yorkshire Police reported that the Bradford East Neighbourhood Policing Team has arrested, charged and remanded a male for
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Police appeal for information to find missing teenage girl
POLICE are appealing for information to find a missing teenager. West Yorkshire Police reported that missing, McKenna Hooley, 16, was last seen at Wakefield Bus Station. She was wearing black ripped jeans, a white Nike top, a blue puffer jacket
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City Social: 'Have a good break, see you next season for the proper stuff'
BRADFORD City wrapped up their League Two season with defeat at Morecambe, who secured a play-off for themselves. The Bantams’ trip to the place dubbed ‘Bradford on Sea’ saw them finish a disappointing season in 15th place. All eyes are now
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Off duty officer's actions lead to arrest of driver for cannabis possession
AN off duty police officer actions led to an arrest of a driver for cannabis on the Ring Road in Beeston. The West Yorkshire Police Roads Policing Unit tweeted: "Vehicle sighted by off duty officer who called West Yorkshire Police reporting strong
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Chief constable welcomes appointment of Tracy Brabin as West Yorkshire's first Mayor
THE Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police has welcomed the appointment of the county’s first Mayor, Tracy Brabin. John Robins, Chief Constable West Yorkshire Police, said: “I wish to congratulate Tracy Brabin on her appointment as the first
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Almost two in five staff in Bradford still on furlough, latest figures show
AS of April, almost two in five eligible adults in the Bradford district were still on furlough across the Bradford district, as 11.5 million were using the scheme across the UK. The latest figures on claims to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
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Display a tulip in your window for Mental Health Awareness Week
TULIPS in parks and gardens across Bradford are known for lifting spirits, so for Mental Health Awareness Week people are being asked to get creative and place a tulip in their window. People can craft, crochet, draw, paint, crayon or colour in
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Bronte Parsonage to re-open with two new exhibitions
THE Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth has announced that it is reopening to the public on Wednesday May 19, almost 126 years to the day that the original Brontë Museum opened in 1895. The Museum will mark the reopening after lockdown with
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Appeal to build housing on canalside site in Saltaire is dismissed
A DEVELOPER has once again been told it cannot build housing on the canalside site of a derelict garden centre. Hartley Developments has planned to build homes on the former Hirst Wood Nursery in Saltaire, just off the banks of the Leeds Liverpool
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New STEM grant funds coding class at Bradford College
BRADFORD College has been awarded a £500 grant from The Royal Institution, which it has used to fund a Crumble coding class. The funding was given under The Royal Institution's STEM enrichment and enhancement grant scheme, giving learners studying
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The latest Covid-19 fines handed out at Bradford Magistrates' Court
A NUMBER of people have recently been hit with fines at Bradford Magistrates’ Court for breaching Covid-19 rules. The cases have only recently come to court, but date back to November last year. Erika Kis, 29, of Tivoli Place, Canterbury, Bradford
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Dramatic transformation as 12-year-old girl's hair is chopped for charity
GILSTEAD schoolgirl Eva Bell underwent a dramatic transformation on Friday after a Cullingworth hairdresser snipped off her long locks to raise money for charity. Eva Bell, 12, had a her hair cut to raise money for Bradford Hospitals’ Charity’s
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Faults lead to almost a quarter of Northern Rail's new £500m fleet being withdrawn from service
ALMOST a quarter of the new model of train introduced by Northern Rail in the past two years have been removed from service due to a fault. And this fault will lead to some services in West Yorkshire later this month being disrupted.
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REPORT: Bulls stumble to win over struggling Swinton to keep run going
SWINTON LIONS 22 BRADFORD BULLS 23 Bulls made it four Championship wins from five yesterday, but they staggered over the line in the end at rock-bottom Swinton. Two tries in the space of 90 seconds late on put the hosts one point behind, but
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Disabled dealer sold drugs from his mobility car on Bradford's streets
A DISABLED drug dealer working from his mobility car to fund his addiction has been jailed for 18 months. The judge locking up Dean Fisher said he would be failing in his public duty to the citizens of Bradford if he spared him immediate custody
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"We're confident in what we can do": Bantams boss vows to get it right after lowly finish
MARK Trueman and Conor Sellars insist they are still the right men to lead City into next season. The sinking Bantams signed off with a 2-0 defeat at Morecambe on Saturday – a sixth loss in their last seven games which saw them drop to 15th in the