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Bradford councillor credits inspirational school after visit
A BRADFORD councillor has credited an inspirational school after speaking to students about politics and litter. Teachers from Killinghall Primary School invited Cllr Mohammed Shafiq (Lab, Bradford Moor) to talk about politics with a group of Year
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Bradford City sign striker Oliver on three-year deal
STRIKER Vadaine Oliver has joined City – after they beat off plenty of competition. The 30-year-old, who left Gillingham at the end of last season, has penned a long-term contract to keep him at Valley Parade until at least the summer of 2025.
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Firefighters rescue puppy that falls down 20 feet into well
FIREFIGHTERS from Cleckheaton rescued a puppy that had fallen down a well. The Cleckheaton Technical Rescue Unit was called at 8am yesterday to reports that a puppy had fallen down a well in the garden of a home at Heath in Wakefield. Cleckheaton
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Right back Halliday becomes City's 13th summer signing
RIGHT back Brad Halliday has celebrated his birthday by signing for City. The Fleetwood defender, 27 today, becomes the 13th recruit of the summer after penning a two-year deal. Halliday, who spent time in the academies at Newcastle and Middlesbrough
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Cricketer Adil Rashid, from Bradford, to undertake Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca
YORKSHIRE and England cricketer Adil Rashid is set to undertake his Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Rashid, who comes from Bradford, flew to the Middle East yesterday and will miss England's white-ball series against India and the latter stages of Yorkshire's
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Motorbike rider injured in serious crash that closes major road
A MOTORBIKE rider has been hospitalised today after suffering injuries in a serious crash that closed a major road between Bolton Abbey and Skipton. A spokesperson for Yorkshire Ambulance Service said: "We were called this afternoon to reports
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Broken down lorry causes chaos for Yorkshire drivers heading to coast
ANYONE from Yorkshire heading to the east coast this afternoon could face delays after a broken down lorry is causing tailbacks on the A64. About a hour ago, National Highways: Yorkshire: "Work is ongoing on the A64 eastbound to repair the heavy
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Tory leadership race up to nine as Jeremy Hunt and Penny Mordaunt declare
CONSERVATIVE leadership candidate Jeremy Hunt said his colleague Esther McVey would be deputy prime minister if he were to become prime minister. Mr Hunt likened Tatton MP Esther McVey, who is married to Shipley MP Philip Davies, to John Prescott
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What is Zodiac Affinity? See the Spotify analysis based on star signs
Analysing and breaking down what music you listen to on Spotify is one of the best perks of the music streaming platform. Whether it's through the end of year Spotify Wrapped or some other external service, users can’t get enough of any data that
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What is the TikTok drama with Doja Cat and Stranger Things’ Noah Schnapp?
TikTok is regularly privy to the falling-outs and dramas of different users, some regular friendly tiffs and other high-profile feuds. But this week TikTokers have watched as an unlikely high-profile disagreement has unfolded, between American
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What is today’s Wordle? July 10 hints
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5 letter word in only six attempts. The game
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Eleven arrests after police crackdown on drug dealing 'trap houses'
ELEVEN arrests were made when police mounted a major crackdown on drug dealing ‘trap houses’ blighting local communities in south Leeds. Officers from the Leeds South Neighbourhood Policing Team led a series of drugs warrants on Wednesday as part
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Warning over 'rogue batch' of cannabis following suspected drugs death
POLICE in Kirklees are warning about a 'rogue batch' of edible cannabis and the dangers of taking illegal drugs following a suspected drugs death in Batley where two other people also suffered serious illness. Officers were called to an address
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Primary school pupils become 'energy heroes'
PRIMARY school pupils in Bradford have been taking lessons in being energy heroes. Children from 19 schools across the district have been learning about energy efficiency, in the context of climate change as part of the Energy Heroes programme.
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MATCH REPORT: City's pre-season finds another level with tough test from Derby
CITY 0 DERBY 2 MARK Hughes was happy to see his team do the chasing as City’s pre-season suddenly ratcheted up several levels. After the opening stroll at Bradford (Park Avenue), Derby’s Valley Parade visit represented a whole new challenge
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Event to commemorate 100th anniversary of Bradford Canal closure
A COMMEMORATIVE event will mark the 100th anniversary of the closure of Bradford Canal. On July 15, 2022, it will be exactly 100 years since the last commercial boat descended the Bradford Canal to Shipley. To commemorate the canal's closure
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Concern as another new gambling business planned for city centre
PLANS for a new gambling business in Bradford city centre have led to a councillor raising concerns over the amount of betting shops in the area. Merkur Slots has recently applied for a licence to turn the former Leeds Building Society building
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Life model session to be held by art club
A LIFE model session will be held by an art club. Brighouse Art Circle members will hold its monthly session on Thursday, July 14 from 7.30pm, when there will be a workshop based on a still life in any medium. A spokesperson for the group
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Major hygiene improvements needed at Bradford takeaway, say food safety inspectors
A BRADFORD takeaway has been given a one hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency. The Food Standards Agency recently awarded new food hygiene ratings to a number of Bradford establishments, including Park Fisheries, a takeaway at 42 Oak Lane
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Girls 'constantly check for threats' in West Yorkshire parks
Girls and women in West Yorkshire feel they need to “constantly check for threats” when using parks, a meeting has been told. West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Safer Parks research project is a £383,000 scheme to try to make the area’s parks
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Claim that app based bus tickets are 'punishing poverty'
Bus fares for West Yorkshire children are “punishing poverty” a Labour councillor has claimed. Jordan Bowden, who represents the Roundhay ward on Leeds City Council, criticised the price difference between mobile tickets sold through an app and
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More than £1.1m spent by West Yorkshire Police on seized dogs
WEST Yorkshire Police has spent more than £1.1m on kennelling and vets’ fees for dogs it has seized. The figures were released through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the force. Between 2019 and June 12 this year, 515 dogs were seized
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Bulls seeking to bring in new matchday mascot
BULLS are seeking someone to be their new mascot. A range of jobs are being advertised at the club presently, but the chance to dress up as the famous Bullman/Bullboy is the one that catches the eye. Here are the vacancies Bulls have listed
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Man outraged public decency when he urinated in Centenary Square
A MAN has been given a community order after he urinated in Bradford’s Centenary Square. Daniel Michael Ullah, 37, of no fixed address, appeared before Bradford and Keighley Magistrates’ Court to be sentenced. He was charged with an act of
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Meet the Bradford businessman who owns a super successful global company
A FORMER Bradford Grammar School (BGS) pupil has credited the school for helping him become a successful businessman. Silsden-born Nick Mitchell is the founder of global personal training company, Ultimate Performance (U.P.) which has offices in
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NATH'S NATTERS: Perfect storm sees Bradford boy Bairstow burn bright for England
IT HAS been quite the summer for one of Bradford's finest, with Jonny Bairstow in the form of his life with the bat. He started out 2022 with a bang, scoring 113 against Australia in Sydney and 140 versus the West Indies in Antigua. But he
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Iconic Bradford wrestling coach sees two sons win world titles
LEGENDARY Bradford wrestling coach Jimmy Hawthorn now has two sons who are world champions. Brett Hawthorn has been joined as a Snake Pit Catch Wrestling World Championships winner by his brother Tommy, with both winning their titles at the University
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Scarborough set for big improvements as Yorkshire and Surrey visit
SCARBOROUGH Cricket Club are set to open their gates to supporters for next week’s LV= Insurance County Championship fixture between Yorkshire and Surrey with a range of facility improvements made at the ground. The North Marine Road ground has