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Arriva bus drivers set to strike again after latest pay offer rejection
ARRIVA bus drivers are set to strike again tomorrow, following the rejection of the latest pay offer made by the company. Drivers went on strike at the start of June, due to low wages, but this was suspended on June 30 as an act of goodwill as
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Book of Condolence: Pay your tributes after tragic death of Sami Ahmed
THE Telegraph & Argus has opened this online book of condolence to bring together tributes following the death of Bradford teenager Sami Ahmed. Sami, a 15-year-old Year 10 pupil at Dixons City Academy, died after falling from a significant height
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Jury in Kian Tordoff murder trial could be given further direction by judge tomorrow
THE jury in the Kian Tordoff murder trial could be given further instructions tomorrow if they cannot reach unanimous verdicts. Six men are on trial for his murder and the attempted murder of Matthew Page – known as Matthew Lowther – in the early
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One in eight disadvantaged young people not in education or employment, study says
ONE IN EIGHT young people in Yorkshire and the Humber who have been in care or on free school meals are not in education, employment or on an apprenticeship, new figures have suggested. The figure equates to 13 per cent, while for young people
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Ian Wright hits out at Alan Sugar's 'foolishness' in Women's Euros tweet
Ian Wright has hit back at Lord Alan Sugar after the Apprentice star claimed men weren’t being given enough of a platform in the BBC’s coverage of the Women’s Euros. On Saturday, Lord Sugar tweeted: “I am watching the women's football and notice
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Snapchat won't log in: Is Snapchat down today? What we know so far
Snapchat users were reporting problems with the app on Tuesday afternoon. According to Down Detector, issues started at around 1.30pm with users complaining about the app taking longer to load. Problems were recorded from Snapchat users across
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Road closed as minibus collides with lamppost as driver suffers medical episode
A ROAD has been closed following a serious collision in Otley after the driver suffered a medical episode. West Yorkshire Police were called to the incident on Milner Road at 4:23pm, when they received a report of a minibus colliding with a lampost
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Crowds gather to watch The Queen's Baton Relay pass through Bradford district
CROWDS of people gathered in the Bradford district to watch the monumental passing of The Queen’s Baton as it makes its way to Birmingham for the Commonwealth Games. This afternoon, The Queen’s Baton Relay came to Bradford through Lister Park,
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School confirm identity of Bradford teenager who died in Lake District fall
A SCHOOL has confirmed the identity of a Bradford teenager who died in the Lake District this past weekend. Sami Ahmed, a Year 10 pupil at Dixons City Academy, off Manchester Road, suffered a head injury after falling from a "significant height
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600 pupils mark 'journey on' at Bradford Cathedral leavers' services
ALMOST 600 pupils from 12 Church of England schools came to Bradford Cathedral to mark the end of their time at primary school, and to look ahead to secondary school in September. The theme for this year's leavers' services was "Journey On!" and
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Kelleher leaves Valley Parade for non-league loan spell
FIACRE Kelleher has left City to join National League Solihull Moors on a season-long loan. The giant centre-half joined the Bantams last summer from Wrexham and made 11 appearances. He will now return to the Conference in a bid to get more
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Bradford fundraiser celebrates Eid by giving gifts to poorly children at local hospital
A SELFLESS Bradford man celebrated Eid over the weekend by donating gifts to poorly children at a local hospital. Fundraiser Nazim Ali marked Eid Ul-Adha by carrying out the 10th annual Creating Smiles Gifts Initiative, where he gave presents to
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MP hits out over Incommunities overcharging hundreds of tenants
A BRADFORD MP has raised major concerns after it emerged social housing provider Incommunities had failed to set rents correctly, resulting in hundreds of tenants being overcharged. In a notice published today, the Regulator of Social Housing said
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Bradford teen, 15, tragically dies after falling while on walk in Lake District
A BRADFORD teenager has tragically died after suffering a head injury while walking in the Lakes. READ: School confirm identity of Bradford teen who died in Lake District fall On Sunday, the male is said to have fallen 30 to 40 metres from
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Bradford woman accused of ordering husband's murder speaks of relief at being released on bail
A BRADFORD woman facing the death penalty in Pakistan for allegedly ordering the murder of her husband has spoken of her relief after being released on bail. Yasmin Kausar, 64, was detained after the charred remains of her husband of 23 years were
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Yorkshire Cricket stars celebrate young people in special event at Headingley
MORE than 300 young people from across Yorkshire celebrated cricket, education and community in an education event at Headingley Cricket Ground. The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation hosted its annual education day – with the event providing the opportunity
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Bradford filmmakers unveil stunning trailer for Yorkshire movie narrated by Sean Bean
BRADFORD filmmakers Scott and Sid have unveiled the official trailer for their film ‘A Playground Like No Other’ which is narrated by legendary actor Sean Bean. The film is at the heart of Project Yorkshire, a post-pandemic campaign to put the
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Skincare firm boss battling it out for top international award
A skincare firm is battling it out for an international award and a trip to South Africa. Alison Heppelstone, owner of Skin Coach, based on Cross Crown Street in Cleckheaton, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Nimue Therapist of the Year
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Man, 27, arrested after reports of threats to kill outside pub
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was allegedly threatened during an incident in Heckmondwike. Batley and Spen NPT would like to speak to anyone who saw the occurrence outside the Sir Robert Peel pub on High Street between 9.30pm and
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Someone called the 999 police number to order a pizza
SOMEONE rang the 999 emergency line...to order a pizza. 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 tweets some of the more unusual
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Uncle of Somaiya Begum appears before Bradford Crown Court charged with her murder
An uncle of Somaiya Begum this afternoon appeared at Bradford Crown Court in custody charged with her murder. Mohammed Taroos Khan, 52, of Thornbury Road, Bradford, is set to stand trial on February 20 next year. Alisha Kaye, barrister for
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Woman avoids jail for going to Bradford city centre when she was banned
A WOMAN has avoided jail for breaching a criminal behaviour order by entering Bradford city centre. Kelly Bradley, 44, of Pemberton Drive, Bradford, was committed to prison for a total of 12 weeks, suspended for 12 months, for three charges.
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Local businesses able to quiz transport and infrastructure guru at event
BUSINESSES in West and North Yorkshire were able to quiz one of the government’s leading transport and infrastructure gurus at a recent event. Sir John Armitt, chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, met with members of West & North Yorkshire
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Bradford's Peace Museum set to unveil new museum collection object this July
The Peace Museum has unveiled a brand-new banner made in Bradford as a tribute to inspirational women. Crafted by the district’s community and museum team, the project will be showcased at a special event at Kala Sangam on Saturday, July 23.
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Yorkshire Building Society helps deaf customers with new partnership
YORKSHIRE Building Society has partnered with SignLive to improve accessibility for deaf customers using its telephone services or branches. Customers that are British Sign Language users can now use SignLive to contact the Society. SignLive
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Celebratory dinner held to honour Bradford hero
A PRESTIGIOUS dinner will be held at a Bradford restaurant next week to honour a well-respected businessman, fundraiser and community leader from the district. A dinner paying tribute to Dr Manoj Joshi DL, MBE will be held at Anam’s Restaurant
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Deadline for West Yorkshire Police jobs extended - see all vacancies here
West Yorkshire Police (WYP) has extended the deadline for a number of exciting job opportunities in its latest recruitment drive. Applicants can earn while they learn and get a degree or diploma in the process, or take the Direct Entry Detective
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Man in court for drunk and disorderly behaviour in Bradford Wetherspoons
A BRADFORD man has appeared in court charged with being drunk and disorderly in a city centre pub. Patrick Lokoh, 46, of Leeds Road, faced one charge of being drunk and disorderly in a public place. This offence took place at Turls Green, Centenary
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Former local cricketer who played for Yorkshire for almost a decade dies
A FORMER Yorkshire cricketer, who used to also play for Bingley Cricket Club, has died. Mick Cowan played for the Headingley-based club for almost a decade (1953-62). Yorkshire County Cricket Club announced his passing, at the age of 89, on
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Mayor's meeting to thank Bradford jewellery firm for almost 50 years' service
THE owner of a Bradford jewellery repair business who has retired after almost 50 years has been given a civic send-off after working on the Lord Mayor’s chains over the decades. Myron Hunka, who ran his self-titled shop in the city for 49 years
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Woman banned from keeping animals for life after mistreating severely injured cat
A WOMAN who failed to seek treatment for her severely injured cat has been banned from keeping animals for life after an RSPCA investigation. Michelle Cunliffe admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a black female cat, called Felix, in court
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Team which help young people with learning difficulties gain work scoop award
A TEAM has scooped a top award for its efforts in helping young people with learning difficulties and autism gain work experience and employment. Project SEARCH, which is based at Bradford Teaching Hospitals, helps students develop their skills
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Online beauty retailer opens first-ever store - in Brighouse
A LEADING online beauty retailer is opening its first-ever store this week – in Brighouse. West Yorkshire firm Justmylook.com will offer almost 2,000 products at its Commercial Street shop, including exclusive hair care ranges, on-trend cosmetics
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Why Bradford City seems the "perfect fit" for new target man Oliver
VADAINE Oliver only had to glance down the cast list to know that City are not “all talk” this year. The big target man is the latest high-profile recruit in a summer that has rekindled the excitement among the Valley Parade faithful. And it
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Police search for Luton fans after football match chaos
Detectives investigating disorder at May’s Huddersfield V Luton match have released images of Luton fans they need to identify. West Yorkshire Police has urged anyone who recognises any of the nine men pictured in connection with violent disorder
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‘Huge falls’ expected in people with enough cash left at the end of the month
HOUSEHOLDS’ financial resilience will be eroded over the coming year as the cost-of-living squeeze tightens, according to economic modelling. In a year’s time, the areas of Britain where fewest people have enough money left at the end of the month
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Residents' concern after contaminants found on housing estate site
Locals in Mirfield who fought against a housing estate being built on an ancient floodplain are facing a new battle after an investigation of the site revealed contaminants in the earth. Now people living near the fields on Granny Lane have sought
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Magic Meths make statement in Craven League win over Denholme
HAWORTH Road Meths, as they did last year, are pulling themselves away from danger in the second half of the Craven League Division One season. They won the toss at Denholme and made 184-8, with Ian Robson (67no) playing the dominant innings.
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Bid to make town centre more 'healthy' and attractive
Visitors to Brighouse will be encouraged to spend longer and spend more by creating a more welcoming, attractive and healthy town centre as part of the planned £19 million investment through The Brighouse Deal. The “Brighouse Welcome” and “Brighouse
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Incommunities overcharged hundreds of tenants - now an investigation is underway
SOCIAL housing provider Incommunities failed to set rents correctly which resulted in hundreds of tenants being overcharged, a regulator has found. An external investigation is now underway and in a notice published today, the Regulator of Social
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Queensbury campaigners urge council to take enforcement action over tunnel infill
BRADFORD Council has reiterated its support for an iconic travel route after being challenged over failing to take enforcement action when a disused Queensbury railway tunnel earmarked for a cycle path was partially infilled. Queensbury Tunnel
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Plans to redevelop the Fire Service headquarters in Birkenshaw set to be approved
MULTI-million-pound plans to redevelop the headquarters of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service in Birkenshaw look set to be approved. The scheme would see the construction of a new modern energy-efficient three-storey headquarters and training
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Woodlands bow out of national tournament after thrilling finish in Liverpool
WOODLANDS’ journey into the unknown in the National Club Championship came to an end in the last-16 at sun-drenched Liverpool & District Competition leaders Wallasey. The visitors, who won the toss, recovered from 21-3 to make 202-9 on the back
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Yorkshire dominate day one as Lyth and Tattersall put on unbroken 239
ADAM Lyth posted his second LV= Insurance County Championship century on his home ground at Scarborough and Jonny Tattersall recorded his maiden ton in the competition as Yorkshire seized on disappointing Surrey bowling to dominate day one. Lyth
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LIVE BLOG: Day 18 - Jury enters third day of deliberations in Kian Tordoff murder trial
11:52am If you want to check out the nineteenth day's proceedings (Wednesday, July 13) click here...
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Power cut hits hundreds of Bradford homes - see which areas are affected
Homes across several parts of Bradford were without power today as Northern Powergrid dealt with unplanned outages. The company said there was a "major power cut" on Tuesday morning, believed to be caused by "an unexpected problem with the cables
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The Bradford restaurants named finalists in this year's English Curry Awards
THE finalists of the 11th English Curry Awards have been revealed and there are plenty of Bradford district restaurants in the running. The awards are a celebration of the top Asian curry professionals and businesses in the country. Those rewarded
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Planned roadworks expected to cause delays on major Bradford route
Bradford motorists may face delays on the M606 next week as roadworks get underway. The latest expected works list - with notes from National Highways - shows junction closures on the M606 are set to impact travel in the coming days. But drivers
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Queuing traffic on major Bradford road after two-vehicle crash
QUEUING traffic has been reported following a two-vehicle crash on a Bradford road this morning. The crash took place on Carrol Street and the westbound Leeds Road is partially blocked. Slow traffic has been reported at the scene as a result of
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Banned driver caught behind wheel of Range Rover in Bradford is jailed
A BANNED motorist has been jailed for driving a Range Rover Vogue in Bradford. Patrick Wilson, 29, of no fixed address, also pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention and failing to report an accident he was involved in, where a
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Fire crews rescue missing puppy that had fallen down well
A BRADFORD district fire crew came to the rescue of a missing puppy that had fallen down a well. The puppy called Frank was reported missing on Sunday night and had managed to fall down a well. But Frank’s owners contacted West Yorkshire Fire
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Look to the stars - you'll be fascinated
CLEAR skies offer the best conditions for star gazing, so get out there and look to the heavens. Even better, if you have access to the right equipment. Astronomy is a fascinating subject for people of all ages, as can be seen here as we take a look
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Stolen motorbike found in bushes returned to its owner by police
A STOLEN motorbike has been returned to its owner after police found it hidden in bushes. Officers from the Batley & Spen Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) recovered a damaged motorbike that was hidden and checks later revealed it was stolen.
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Man who attacked wife's naked lover at hotel is given extra time to complete unpaid work
A SKIPTON man who attacked his estranged wife's naked lover in a hotel room has been given longer to carry out an unpaid work requirement. Michael Morgan, 57, of Brindley Wharf, had pleaded guilty to two charges of assault by beating and one of
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Bradford braced for 'extreme heat' as hot weather to continue - what we know
BRADFORD is braced for a warning of extreme heat this weekend, as temperatures are set to rise even further. Sunday will see an amber warning in place across the UK, including Bradford, as temperatures are set to rise to a high of 28C. The
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Can you help police find missing man Nathan Spinks
POLICE are appealing for information to find a missing man. Nathan Spinks, 32, was reported missing during the evening of Monday, July 11 and police are very concerned for his welfare. He is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall with mousey brown
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Bradford College recognises exceptional students at year-end event
THE accomplishments of exceptional students were the focus of a special end-of-year celebration event at Bradford College. More than 170 students received award certificates and trophies in recognition of their achievements or progression this
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Channel 5 reveals the reason they decided to end long-running soap Neighbours
Channel 5 has revealed that ending Neighbours was a “business decision” as they wanted to spend more money on shows based in the UK. Ben Frow, Channel 5’s head of programming, suggested the money the broadcaster spent on the Australian soap could
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Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child
Sir Mo Farah has revealed he was trafficked into the UK illegally under a new name and forced to work as a domestic servant. The four-time Olympic champion says he is “really proud” of a new BBC documentary, titled The Real Mo Farah, which enabled
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Record £191m jackpot up for grabs in tonight's EuroMillions
A record jackpot is up for grabs in tonight’s EuroMillions draw. Lottery players will have another chance of securing the biggest EuroMillions prize of all time on Tuesday after the £191 million jackpot hit its limit last week. The record-breaking
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Families of epileptic children worry about access to medicinal cannabis for 2023
Families of children who have epilepsy are worried for the near future, as their access to medicinal cannabis to help treat the condition is in doubt for next year. The unlicensed medicine Celixir20 has been privately prescribed to a small number
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James Webb Telescope reveals first image of universe in incredible detail
The first image from Nasa’s James Webb Space Telescope has been revealed, showing what is said to be the “deepest” and most detailed picture of the cosmos to date. Called Webb’s First Deep Field, the picture shows a galaxy cluster called SMACS
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What is today’s Wordle? July 12 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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City garden brings so much joy
“I FIND it very therapeutic - watching each flower blossom puts an extra smile on my face.” The sight of Mohammed Javed’s garden would raise anyone’s spirits. “Many people who walk past my garden turn their heads and look at the flowers and it
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The reason Bradford district school has been forced to partially close today
A BRADFORD district school has been forced to partially shut today due to an overnight power cut. Glenaire Primary School, Thompson Lane, Baildon, has been forced to close due to an emergency. The school has shut due to an overnight power cut
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Bradford city centre street re-opens after early morning crash
A BRADFORD city centre road has now re-opened following a crash in the early hours of this morning. Hall Ings had been closed earlier today due to a police incident and the Force had warned it would be shut for some time. A West Yorkshire
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Inspector backs Council decision to refuse pizza take away
BRADFORD’S policy of blocking new take aways from opening near schools and parks has been supported by a Government Planning Inspector. An appeal to turn a former Co-Op store in Cullingworth into a pizza take away has just been dismissed by the
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Industrial unit to replace derelict blacksmith's workshop
PLANS to flatten an old blacksmith’s workshop near a rail station and build a new industrial unit in its place have been approved. 652 Cleckheaton Road is a stone workshop building that has been vacant for years. It is just yards from Low Moor
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Fashion boutique offers a truly personal service
“IF YOU want something a bit more special - independent shops like ours give you that.” Michelle Pratt has worked at Ragdoll ladies’ fashion boutique - our Telegraph & Argus Trader of the Week - for more than 30 years and wouldn’t swap it for the
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'Big Bus Chat' could see new services introduced in West Yorkshire
A CONSULTATION that could see new bus routes created in West Yorkshire has begun this week. West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin announced in May that she would hold a “Big Bus Chat” across the region this Summer. It would help shape a £25m scheme
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How Bradford balloon stylist, 16, became an influencer and found business success
A 16-year-old entrepreneur has shared an inspiring message to Bradford's teenagers after transforming his passion for balloon styling into a successful business. Popular with over 10,000 people on video sharing platform TikTok, Haseeb Hussain creates
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Technology used by space agency NASA coming to Northern trains
Northern has introduced technology used by space agency NASA to its fleet of 345 trains. The train company will be using a type of light detection and radar known as LIDAR, used to scan the horizon for infrastructure defects, environmental threats
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Warning over counterfeit cigarettes as Bradford shop owner sentenced
A JUDGE has said counterfeit cigarettes sold in Bradford stores can make an already harmful habit even more dangerous. Judge Colin Burn made the comments while sentencing a Bradford shopkeeper who was found with a stash of counterfeit cigarettes
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Bradford solicitor fined after firm fell victim to fraudster
A SOLICITOR has been fined after authorising a payment of nearly £70,000 to a fraudster. Richard Gouldsborough, who was working at Woodhall Solicitors on Keighley Road, Bradford, at the time must pay £3,000 following an investigation into his conduct
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Warnings of more extreme heat to come as Bradford bakes in the sun
BRADFORD has been basking in glorious sunshine as a heatwave sends temperatures soaring – and there’s a warning of 'extreme heat' to come. There were highs of almost 30C yesterday and forecasters are predicting the scorching temperatures will stay
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Horrendous sextortion threats are the dark side of online dating sites
ONLINE dating site members are falling victim to horrendous blackmail threats, data released by West Yorkshire Police reveals. The figures have been released through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the force and show sextortion - the
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Bradford secondary school visited by Ofsted - here's what inspectors had to say
A BRADFORD secondary school is no longer ‘inadequate’ following a recent Ofsted inspection. Bradford Girls’ Grammar School was visited by the education watchdog on two dates in May. It has now moved up a grade to ‘requires improvement’ and
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Fields closed for several months due to "nuisance motorcycles"
POLICE have been forced to close the Bunnyfields in Calverley for several months due to "nuisance motorcycles". West Yorkshire Police and Leeds City Council recently had their closure order for the fields approved. It means anybody who is found
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Bradford star Ghaz glad to be back but English title fight wait frustrates him
HAMED Ghaz is finally back in the ring on Saturday, and he has called on Myron Mills to stop dodging their prospective English Lightweight title fight. Undercliffe boxer Ghaz (17-0) is fighting experienced Russian Rustem Fatkhullin this weekend
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Yorkshire among worst hit regions for child poverty
Yorkshire has seen one of the highest rises in child poverty in the country, figures show. Child poverty in the UK fell to the lowest level in seven years in the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, research suggests, with charities suggesting
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What next for Cook at Valley Parade after Oliver's arrival?
CITY’S League Two rivals could be on alert to Andy Cook’s potential availability as a raft of Valley Parade exits are expected. Vadaine Oliver’s capture on a three-year deal will pose an inevitable question mark against last season’s top scorer