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First miles of new electric overhead wires on Yorkshire mainline are up
THE first miles of new electric overhead wires on a mainline in Yorkshire for over 25 years are now up, marking a step-change in progress for the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade. This monumental scheme is designed to help re-energise
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Concerns for the welfare of missing young boy
THERE are concerns for the welfare of a missing young boy this evening. 12-year-old Francis Gavan has been reported missing from Dewsbury. He was last seen in Batley. Francis is described as being around 4ft 6ins tall, of slim build and
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'What have we learned? Not enough': Bradford figure on genocide anniversary
A BRADFORD figure has argued that there are still lessons to be learned after the anniversary of a genocide where over 8,000 people were killed. Dr Javed Bashir said that genocides do not happen overnight, but instead arise from long periods of
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Met Office issues amber weather warning for Bradford as heatwave continues
An amber heat weather warning is in place for Hampshire on Sunday as the heatwave across England and Wales continues. The Met Office is warning of exceptionally high temperatures that "could lead to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure
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Every drop counts warns Yorkshire Water as reservoir levels fall
PEOPLE are being told 'every drop counts' after reservoir levels sank 18 per cent below levels expected for this time of the year. The Met Office has released figures that show Yorkshire has had below average rainfall in spring and so far this
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Jury in Kian Tordoff murder trial deciding verdicts for almost six hours
THE jury in a murder trial will enter their third day of deliberations. Six men are on trial accused of the murder of 19-year-old Kian Tordoff and the attempted murder of Matthew Page – known as Matthew Lowther – in the early hours of October 10
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Action to combat roads being used as rat runs in district gets underway
WORK is underway on a series of measures aimed at reducing rat-run roads in a village in the Bradford district. The Saltaire Active Travel Neighbourhood (ATN) trial will see a number of roads in the village shut off to drivers looking for a cut-through
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'Save water' warning to Yorkshire amid Summer heatwave
Yorkshire Water has urged people to use water wisely as below average rainfall puts pressure on the region’s resources. The lack of rainfall has impacted water levels in rivers in Spring and Summer so far, and the amount of water collected in reservoirs
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Tributes paid to late Deputy Lord Mayor Elaine Byrom
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of former Deputy Lord Mayor Elaine Byrom, who died on Saturday (July 9). Former Cllr Byrom served as Deputy Lord Mayor in 2007-2008, with her late husband David as her Consort. She was a Conservative
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Duck is victim of 'unnecessary suffering' on Bradford street
A DUCK was the victim of unnecessary suffering in Bradford over the weekend. The crime of unnecessary suffering to a protected animal was reported between 4pm and 8.30pm on Saturday. It occurred in Penrose Drive in Great Horton. On Monday
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Bikes worth over £10,000 stolen in Bradford district burglary
TWO electric bikes with a combined value of over £10,000 were stolen in a Bradford district burglary. The incident happened in Silsden overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday of July 5 and 6. A Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 Action Team 2021 electric
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Summer holiday events return to Bradford parks - see the full list
Bradford’s ‘Summer of Fun Play in Parks’ scheme is back for 2022, bringing anything from climbing towers and bouncy castles to dance classes to the district’s green spaces. Free activities will be taking place in 30 different parks throughout July
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Shipley opticians to hold open day this week
AN independent opticians will hold an open day this week. Sydney Goldwyn Advanced Eyecare in Shipley offers high-precision lenses and high-fashion eyewear. The open day will be held this Thursday, July 14. A spokesperson for the firm
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Police find Range Rover that had been stolen two months ago in Bradford
A RANGE Rover that was stolen two months ago was found by police in Bradford during a routine patrol. The discovery was made in the Manningham area. The car was stolen from Birkenshaw in May. Last week, a spokesperson from the force said
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Two new recruits appointed by district finance consultancy firm
A BRADFORD district-based commercial finance consultancy has made two key hires as the company continues its UK-wide expansion. Alice Cox has joined Cleckheaton-based ABL as regional director covering London, with Abigail Cook taking up the role
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Two arrests and three vehicles seized during police deployment in Bradford
TWO arrests were made and three vehicles were seized during a police deployment in Bradford last week. Operation Steerside officers addressed the Queensbury and Great Horton areas on Wednesday. Along with the arrests and seizures, 35 Traffic
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Man who sexually assaulted woman in town centre street jailed
A WEST Yorkshire man who sexually assaulted a woman in a town centre street has been jailed for 18 years. Mario Sztojka, of Meltham Road, Huddersfield, was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court last Thursday for the rape of a woman on Lower Viaduct Street
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Walker feels part of the family now as Bradford City expectations build
JAMIE Walker is ready to make it a family affair with City and wave goodbye to the “carnage” north of the border. Walker is preparing to move into his new house in Shipley next month – and girlfriend Courtney and their two children will be there
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Bulls have two youngsters in Yorkshire squad for Lancashire showdown
A COUPLE of young Bulls have been selected for Yorkshire's final Origin match of the rugby league summer. Both Myles Lawford and Joe Kellett have been selected to take on Lancashire's Academy at Wakefield on Sunday, July 24. Bailey Arnold and
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More stolen bikes found on Bradford estate as police find two stashed in garden
POLICE found "yet more stolen bikes" in Holme Wood over the weekend. On Saturday, officers visited an address on the Bradford estate to discover two motorbikes stashed in the garden. Both bikes were returned to their owner. A spokesperson
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How much does it cost to leave a fan on overnight? Staggering cost revealed
Households across the UK have been issued a £270 warning as the cost of living crisis hits. Brits struggling to pay household bills amid a rise in the cost of living could face a difficult decision as the Met Office issued a health warning amid
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'We will continue to enforce bail conditions robustly,' Juvenile arrested in town centre
A JUVENILE was arrested in a Bradford district town centre for defying their strict bail conditions. Police spotted the individual - who was on bail following a charge in July - in Keighley on Sunday night. The youngster was detained for court
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Watch: 'Mum, stop ringing me' - Dr Amir interrupted live on TV
A BRADFORD doctor had an untimely interruption while appearing on live TV – when his mother called him. Dr Amir Khan was being interviewed from his Bradford surgery on ITV’s Lorraine programme, today hosted by Carol Vorderman, when he was called
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Nicola Adams announces birth of first child with her partner
BOXER Nicola Adams, who has links to Bradford, and her partner have announced the birth of their first child. Adams, who attended Bradford College and trained at Huggy’s gym in Spring Mill Street, off Manchester Road, announced the news on social
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Drunk driver, more than three times over limit, weaving between lanes on M62
A DRUNK driver, who was more than three times over the limit, was crucially stopped by police on the motorway. In the early hours of Saturday morning, a member of the public notified officers that a red Renault Megane was being driven erratically
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Bradford developer begins second phase of West Yorkshire business park
A BRADFORD developer has started on site on the second phase of a business park development. Frank Marshall Estates bought the site of its Flanshaw Business Park in Wakefield for £1.3 million in 2020. Since then, the first phase of the employment
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Letter: Shame on the person who stole canalside memorial tree
MY husband died last September. He always loved the Leeds and Liverpool canal hence we retired to Bank Newton, near Gargrave, where we spent so many happy years together. In his memory I negotiated with the Canal and River Trust to rent a stretch
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Murder probe launched after discovery of body in search for missing woman
DETECTIVES have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a body in the search for missing Abi Fisher from Castleford. The body was found in undergrowth off Southmoor Road, near Brierley, South Yorkshire, yesterday (Sunday).
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Fox cub had to be cut free after getting head stuck in bait box
A FOX cub had to be cut free after getting her head stuck in a bait box at a Co-op store in Bradford. The RSPCA is warning companies to monitor their pest control methods following the incident. The curious young fox bit off more than she could
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Rail delays after vehicle crashes into level crossing barrier
THERE are rail delays this morning after a vehicle crashed into a level crossing barrier. It happened at Cononley and trains are now having to run at reduced speed. ⚠️Due to a road vehicle colliding with level crossing barriers at Cononley
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Former Bradford district hairdressers salon on sale for £75,000
A FORMER hairdressers salon in the Bradford district is up for sale. The site, which used to be The Cottage – Unisex Hair Centre, on George Street, Saltaire, is on sale for offers over £75,000. The site features a ground floor shop space, occupies
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Cleckheaton stay in Bradford League peril as leaders crush them
CLECKHEATON remain in the relegation zone of the Bradford Premier League Premier Division, as they were thumped by 136 runs at home to leaders New Farnley. Adam Waite continued his rich vein of form with a superb innings of 120 to help the visitors
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Body found on moors in search for missing Bradford man David Miller
A BODY has been found in the search for a missing Bradford man. Police had appealed for the public's help to trace 56-year-old David Miller, who was last seen on June 30. West Yorkshire Police today (Monday) confirmed a body had been found
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Bradford firms battle for public vote in next stage of green scheme
A GROUP of 10 Bradford district businesses are vying for the public vote as part of a £20,000 Go-Greener Fund. The fund was set up by First West Yorkshire, backed by Green Street, an organisation helping small retailers to become more sustainable
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LIVE BLOG: Day 17 - Jury making decision in Kian Tordoff murder trial
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Avenue suffer second pre-season defeat as Silsden secure comeback win
BRADFORD (Park Avenue)'s disappointing start to pre-season continued on Saturday, as they slid to a 2-1 defeat at Silsden. After technical problems with uploading their West Riding County FA affiliation, they are hoping to avoid a fine for facing
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First look of Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue in Neighbours final is released
The first look of Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue as they step back into their Neighbours characters has been released. Minogue has stepped back into the mechanic’s overalls of her Neighbours character, Charlene Mitchell, in first-look photos from
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Roses first as Yorkshire to face Lancashire on Finals Day
YORKSHIRE will face Lancashire this weekend at Edgbaston, with the pair meeting for the first time ever on Vitality Blast Finals Day. The White Rose were the first team to qualify for the semis, winning at Surrey by one run on Wednesday, after
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Man attacked in early-hours assault as he tried to stop car break-in
A MAN suffered head injuries after he disturbed two people who were trying to break into his car. Police have launched a probe into the incident, which happened in the early hours of Sunday morning on Briggs Avenue in Wibsey. A West Yorkshire
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Bulls chief Wood blasts "blatant lies" in explosive statement after Newcastle
TENSION is growing at Bulls, with chairman Nigel Wood criticising "blatant lies" and those "peddling malice and mischief" after extraordinary scenes on Friday night. Bradford's embarrassing 53-10 defeat at lowly Newcastle was the final straw for
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Man banned from driving after being caught speeding on major district road
A MAN has been banned from driving after being caught speeding on a major Bradford district road. Waqas Riaz, 32, of Woodhall Park Mount, Stanningley, Pudsey, appeared in court on one charge of exceeding 50mph speed limit in contravention of a
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Long delays and queuing traffic on the M62 in both directions
THERE are long delays on the M62 this morning. Traffic alerts are reporting queuing traffic in both directions from Chain Bar to Gildersome. There is congestion to Ainley Top for eastbound traffic and to the Lofthouse Interchange on the westbound
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Man jailed and banned for drink driving offence in Bradford
A BRADFORD man has been jailed for drink driving in the city. Sobhan Mahmood, 28, of Pollard Lane, appeared in court on a number of charges. He was committed to prison for two weeks for driving a motor vehicle when his alcohol level was above
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How Leeds Bradford ranks for delays at UK airports
Leeds Bradford has been named among the top 10 UK airports with the worst delays in 2021. The new analysis by PA saw Birmingham Airport rank in first place, averaging at 12 minutes and 24 seconds late per flight. This airport was followed by
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Woman appears in court for spate of shop thefts at The Broadway, Bradford
A WOMAN has appeared in court for a spate of thefts at Bradford shops. Donna Rogers, 47, of Broadway, Bradford, was handed a community order for four charges. In the first, going equipped for theft, she was convicted of not being at her place
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Driver caught in middle of Holme Wood 'stunk of booze'
A DRIVER was over the alcohol limit, tested positive for cannabis, was uninsured and wanted over a burglary. The details were revealed by the Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team, which had a busy weekend on the Holme Wood estate. It
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Someone makes 999 call after neighbour's dog runs around their garden
SOMEONE rang the 999 emergency line...because their neighbour’s dog was running around their garden. West Yorkshire Police's Contact Management Centre shared details of the call to highlight the importance of using 999 for emergency calls only.
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Students forced to use food banks as cost of living crisis hits
Students are using food banks because they cannot make ends meet during the cost-of-living crisis, according to a survey. The survey of more than 3,500 university students by the National Union of Students (NUS) found that one in 10 were using
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How to keep pets cool during the heatwave - expert tips for staying safe in the sun
After what has been a stiflingly hot weekend for many, pet owners may have noticed their four-legged friends suffering with the high temperatures. This week is set to bring more of the same with some areas making it into official heatwave territory
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What is today’s Wordle? July 11 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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Bradford set for a scorcher as heatwave brings soaring temperatures
IT will be a scorcher in Bradford today with temperatures predicted to soar to 28°C. The Met Office says it will be a "dry and very warm to hot day with long spells of sometimes hazy sunshine, and generally light winds". The heat will intensify
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Calderdale becomes Culturedale in new branding push
It’s not just Calderdale – it’s CultureDale too! A new brand showcasing Calderdale’s unique culture has been unveiled, to continue the development of the borough’s growing profile as a vibrant cultural destination, says the borough’s council.
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'Exasperating' that road safety schemes have been on 'to do list' for 20 years
COUNCILLORS need to show a “level of honesty” to constituents over what road schemes Bradford Council can afford, as it emerged some projects have been on the “to do” list for over two decades. While reviewing a list of road safety projects in
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Money for mobile libraries among schemes to benefit from developer cash
MOBILE libraries and improvements to library gardens are among the schemes that could be funded with cash from developers. When major planning applications are approved, the developer is often required to provide a “community infrastructure levy
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Prime day deals 2022: Top tips for bagging a bargain in the Amazon sale
If you are just itching for your next shopping splurge, Amazon Prime Day is just a day away. Taking place from July 12 to 13, this huge sale sees top brands slashing prices exclusively for Prime members. To help you make the most of the spending
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How much West Yorkshire Police has spent on its vehicles damaged in pursuits
MORE than £2.2m has been spent on repairing West Yorkshire Police vehicles that have been damaged in pursuits. The figures were released through a Freedom of Information request (FOI) to the force. Between 2017 and 2022, 568 vehicles were damaged
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Controversial cricket pitch edge homes recommended for approval
A CONTROVERSIAL development of homes on the edge of a cricket pitch has been recommended for approval by planning chiefs. Back in May, Crossflatts Cricket Club, Bingley, spoke of its anger and frustration at how the application has been handled
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Businesses and residents sick of 'anti-social' dune buggies in Bradford city centre
BUSINESSES, shoppers and residents are fed up of witnessing noisy dune buggies roam up and down the streets of Bradford city centre. Witnesses say on a daily basis the vehicles can be seen causing a nuisance by driving in an anti-social manner.
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Restaurant plan for derelict pub is approved
PLANS to turn a derelict Bradford pub into a restaurant have been approved by planning officers. Royal Oak on Sticker Lane has been vacant for well over a decade, with different plans to bring the building back to life being approved, but never