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Car smashes into side of home in dramatic crash on Bradford street
EMERGENCY services were dispatched to the scene after a car smashed into a house on a quiet Bradford cul-de-sac this evening. The ambulance service and the police were called early this evening after a car crashed through a garden wall and into
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Bradford pub to go the extra mile on walk to raise money for charity
A BRADFORD pub will go the extra mile to help people affected by cancer. The team at Chapel House in Low Moor will host a sponsored walk to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support this Saturday. The Greene King pub on Park House is inviting
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Firefighters rescue drunk casualty from roof of Ilkley building
A HEAVILY intoxicated casualty had to be rescued from the roof of an Ilkley building in the early hours of today. Ilkley firefighters were called to assist ambulance crews at 4.15am on Thursday, August 18 with a casualty who had become stuck on
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Firefighters extinguish large blaze at site on Keighley housing estate
FIREFIGHTERS have extinguished a large fire in Keighley this afternoon. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called at 3.38pm today to Wardman Street in Keighley. Three large jets from Keighley, Silsden and Shipley fire stations battled
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Students make the grade with their A-level results after difficult two years
STUDENTS in the Bradford district marked the end of a challenging two years of studying with many celebrating their A-level results. It has been a tough two academic years for students and teachers as they juggled home, online and school learning
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Major route north to be closed for five days from Saturday
MOTORISTS are facing five days of disruption along the Aire Valley trunk road, which is being closed between August 20 and 26 for road works between the Cross Hills roundabout and the Steeton/Silsden roundabout for those travelling towards Skipton
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Masked man wielding axe was paid £70 to join gang attack on houses and cars
A MASKED man wielding an axe was paid £70 to join a gang attack on houses and cars that caused more than £15,000 damage, Bradford Crown Court heard. Faheem Ahmed and two armed accomplices smashed the windows of two properties in Ferncliffe Drive
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Bradford woman nominated for prestigious award
A MEMBER of staff at the University of Bradford has been nominated for a national award. IT director Juliette Atkinson has been shortlisted for the Influential Women in UK Tech award by industry magazine Computer Weekly. Juliette's inspiring
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Strike action by barristers causes Bradford Crown Court cases to be adjourned
STRIKE action by barristers that is causing Crown Court cases to be adjourned is a stark warning about government failure to invest in the courts system by putting criminal justice on the back burner, a leading Bradford lawyer said today. Abigail
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'Once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity for Bradford students to visit North Africa
STUDENTS enrolling on the University of Bradford’s new architectural degrees will have the chance to embark on a week-long study trip to Morocco next year. Course director, Professor Claudia Trillo, said the trip would offer students a unique once-in-a-lifetime
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Police release image of person to identify in connection with burglary
Police investigating a burglary in Dewsbury have issued an image of a male they would like to identify. It happened at about 3.40pm on July 26 in Northstead and resulted in cash and a mobile phone being taken. Anyone who may recognise the
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Why Levi Sutton was not involved in City game at Colchester
LEVI Sutton missed City’s midweek loss at Colchester because he is waiting to become a father. Mark Hughes revealed the reason for the midfielder’s surprise absence from the squad that travelled to Essex. Hughes said: “He's not injured. His
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'It needs knocking down': Thorpe Edge woman furious over flat conditions
A BRADFORD woman said she has been left feeling dejected after claiming that the conditions in her Thorpe Edge flat have split her family up. The woman, who wanted to be known only as Lauren, lives in an Incommunities property at Waryn House and
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Cyclists could be forced to get number plates and insurance under new laws
Cyclists may have to get number plates and insurance for their bikes under new laws. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is also considering new measures that would mean cyclists have to abide by 20mph speed limits or face penalties. Shapps has
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Warning as deadline for £3,300 cost of living payment today
A warning has been issued to households who could miss out on up to £3,300 a year if they don’t apply today. The deadline to apply to the Department of Work and Pensions for Pension Credit is today, with around 850,000 households eligible for the
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What is today's Wordle? August 18 hints and answer
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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Two thirds of UK families could be in fuel poverty this winter in ‘national emergency’
It has been estimated that 45 million Britons will be plunged into fuel poverty and struggle to pay energy bills this winter, new research has revealed. Two-thirds of UK households (or 18 million families) will be forced into financial insecurity
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Popular Bradford community figure invited to speak at Parliament
A BRADFORD community figure has been invited to speak at a major event at the Houses of Parliament this October. Jerry Crawford will give a talk at the Black History Month celebrations, which have been organised by another Bradford man, Tony Tokunbo
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What would make Bradford's buses better?
Bradfordians’ views are wanted to shape the future of bus services in West Yorkshire. West Yorkshire Combined Authority has £25 million to spend on new and improved bus services. Whether it’s reliability and routes, value for money or better
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Two lanes closed as broken down vehicle causes delays on M62 near Bradford
A BROKEN down vehicle is causing delays on the M62 near Bradford today. Two of three lanes were closed and queueing traffic remains back to Hartshead Moor Services after a vehicle broke down in the Inthe roadworks area on the M62 eastbound lane
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YouTuber brings filming to Bradford
A YouTuber who shines a light on Yorkshire’s hidden history has been filming alongside one of Bradford’s most prized possessions. Since launching her channel in 2018, historian Catherine Warr has amassed a global following and found herself on
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West Yorkshire Police open recruitment as A-Level results announced
West Yorkshire Police are opening police officer recruitment as they congratulate students on their A-Level results. A police spokesperson said: "Have you just picked up your A-Level results and wondering what is next? "You could apply to be
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Bradford researcher on why 'BAME' people are overrepresented in the prison population
A NEW research fellow at the University of Bradford has given his views on race and crime, exploring how identity, poverty and racism may explain why people from ‘BAME’ backgrounds are overrepresented in the prison population. Dr Mohammed Qasim
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Avenue boys put to sword in FA Youth Cup by superb Guiseley side
PLANS are well underway to make Bradford (Park Avenue)'s youth academy a force to be reckoned with in the coming years. But right at this moment, it is a work in progress, as shown by last night's FA Youth Cup result. They were beaten 6-1 at
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Bulls launch End of Season awards by opening Fans' Player of the Year vote
BULLS are about to launch their End of Season Awards ceremony, and they have teased it by opening up a vote. They are asking people to vote for their Fans' Player of the Year, with the deadline to make your choice tomorrow. Every player who
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Urgent talks to be held as bus vandals cause havoc on Bradford estate
AN urgent meeting is being called after major problems with bus vandalism on a Bradford estate. First Bradford said issues have been ongoing in the Buttershaw area for the past week, with stones and other objects being thrown at buses. Mohammed
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Man punched in the head, hit by a brick and left with life-changing injuries
A MAN has been left with life-changing injuries after he was punched in the head and hit by a brick. Police are now appealing for witnesses to the assault, which happened on Sunday, August 7. It happened at about 7.30pm in Heathy Lane, in
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Ilkley Literature Festival 2022 headline acts announced
SCREEN stars, poets, politicians, actors and adventurers will head to Ilkley for its famed literary festival this autumn. The festival opens with Yorkshire poet Ian McMillan on Friday 7 October and runs until 23 October. Headline acts announced
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VIDEO: Beckham? Suarez? No, it's Avenue's Jamie Spencer
IT was a night that ended badly for Bradford (Park Avenue) and Jamie Spencer, but the latter at least had a special memory to savour. Avenue blew a two-goal lead at Scarborough Athletic late on in National League North on Tuesday night, and had
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Concerns over local plan's impact on green spaces
Calderdale’s draft Local Plan will cause “massive damage to the environment and wildlife” if enacted, says Calderdale’s first Green Party councillor. Coun Martin Hey (Green, Northowram and Shelf) has attacked the plan arguing it will also “overwhelm
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£5 million transport hub plan for Keighley's heritage railway
THE BRADFORD district's world-famous steam heritage railway could become a major transport hub and commuter route as part of a £5 million scheme. Upgraded signalling would enable more services to be run on the five-mile Keighley & Worth Valley
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Bradford Interchange platforms deserted as rail strikes hit the district
RAIL strikes are impacting train services in Bradford today. The RMT, TSSA and Unite voted in favour of striking today, tomorrow, and Saturday. There are no services from Bradford Interchange today, though trains are running once an hour to
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Wild camper hasn't been seen for nearly two months
POLICE are continuing to appeal for information to help trace a keen wild camper who has been missing for nearly two months. Carl Warr, 59, was reported missing on June 24 after last being seen in Farnley on June 20. A West Yorkshire Police
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Skipton High Street setts 'dangerous and unfit for purpose'
STALL holders are being given licences to trade on Skipton market despite the High Street setts being ‘dangerous’ and ‘not fit for purpose’, say town councillors. Although the maintenance of the setts is not the responsibility of Skipton Town Council
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Opinion: Having a university degree isn't just about a high salary
EARNING potential wasn’t high on my agenda when I applied to read English at university. I was more interested in having my own electric kettle. A kettle, a few bits of crockery and a couple of pans symbolised the independence of university. Living
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LIVE: Bradford students get their A-level results today
5:32pm For a recap of A-level results day in Bradford today, click here
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Last chance to have your say on powers to tackle street drinking
PEOPLE have just one more week to have their say on whether measures to crack down on street drinking need to be expanded. There are currently Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) imposed on Bradford city centre, Bingley town centre, Keighley
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New ‘guest beer right’ for all pubs would be a 'game changer', say Bradford campaigners
BRADFORD campaign groups and brewers are supporting calls for the government to introduce a new “guest beer right” which would allow every pub to serve at least one beer from a small local brewery. Currently, thousands of UK landlords are tied
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Popular cafe gives back to the community and helps homeless people in Bradford
A POPULAR restaurant gave back to the community, by donating food to a charity that distributes meals to the homeless. Kunafa Tea Café & Restaurant donated food to Intouch Foundation and served up meals for people struggling in Bradford on August
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'Urgent need' leads to approval of housing plans
THE need for new housing in Undercliffe “takes precedence” over the need for a stretch of urban green space, planners have decided. Bradford Council has this week approved an application to build eight homes on a green verge on Spinkwell Close.
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72-bed care home could be next part of redevelopment of former mill site
A COMPANY famous for care homes that feature vintage ‘high streets’ plans to open a new home on a major redevelopment site. Holt Family Holdings already have homes in Bingley, Baildon, Leeds and most recently Clayton – and have now submitted a
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Former library building to be converted into family home
PLANS to turn a former library building into a large family home can still go ahead after a new planning application was approved. Haworth Road Library was closed by Bradford Council in 2017 as part of a shakeup in library services. The building
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End date for major roadworks in Thornbury (and what you need to know)
MAJOR roadworks along a popular commuting route between Bradford and Leeds are set to end in the coming days. Sections of Bradford Road and A647 Dick Lane westbound in Thornbury have been closed since August 1. Traffic is most affected at
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Friendship of 25 years broken after argument led to serious injury, court hears
A WOMAN has been given a community order after injuring her close friend in an altercation. Shelly Gallagher, 49, of Victoria Road, Shipley, appeared before Bradford Crown Court yesterday to be sentenced after pleading guilty to a charge of inflicting
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Nearly £1m funding to help jobseekers with learning disabilities and autism
A NEW £7.6 million Government initiative has been launched to help more than 2,000 adults with learning disabilities and autism move into work. The Local Supported Employment initiative is providing grant funding to 24 local authorities in England
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Surge in thefts of catalytic converters in West Yorkshire, figures reveal
THEFTS of catalytic converters have soared in West Yorkshire, figures have revealed. West Yorkshire Police released the data through a Freedom of Information request. In 2017, 63 thefts were recorded and 39 in 2018, but there was a surge from
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Incommunities and union in wrangle over tower block to be decommissioned
SOCIAL housing provider Incommunities and the Acorn union are in a wrangle over a tower block in the city. York House in Thorpe Edge, which has been at the centre of serious concerns about the standard of properties, is to be decommissioned.
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Bantams Ball set to raise funds for new community café near club ground
A BRADFORD City charity is holding an event to help fund a new community café and hub near the club’s ground. The Bradford City Community Foundation is staging the Bantams Ball on Saturday, September 17, at Valley Parade. It will help fund
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Free pizza and tickets incentive for Bantams fans
IT might not be the most loved competition in the world, but there is a new incentive on offer for the Papa John's Trophy. The Bantams begin their campaign in the competition with a home clash against Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday, August 30.
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Yorkshire suffer heavy defeat at Essex after batting collapse
GRANT Roelofsen’s innings of sublime dominance helped Essex beat Yorkshire, giving them a third successive Royal London Cup win and bolstering their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages. The South African recorded his third half-century
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NATH'S NATTERS: Half-back horrors a repeated mistake for naive Bulls
MAYBE the solution all along was to have no available senior half-backs? In a hugely disappointing season for Bulls, which will see them miss out on the Championship play-offs, they produced arguably their best performance of the year on Monday
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City must learn fast to stop switching off at the end, warns Platt
MATTY Platt is urging City to channel their Colchester frustration to ensure they avoid another pointless away trip this weekend. The Bantams head for Hartlepool still chasing their first reward on the road after two last-gasp losses. They
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Fun-loving Flanagan proud to repay loyal Bulls faithful
THERE were wild celebrations following Bulls’ dramatic 20-16 Championship win at York on Monday, and it was no surprise to see veteran hooker George Flanagan heavily involved. He had already excitedly booted the ball into the stands following his