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Search for 3 women after man allegedly exposed himself to teenage girl
Police are searching for potential witnesses to an indecent exposure incident involving a teenage girl. West Yorkshire Police believe three women may have witnessed the reported sexual offence on School Lane in Dewsbury. Police said the incident
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Have you seen this man wanted on recall to prison?
Police have urged the public to report any sightings of a man wanted on recall to prison. West Yorkshire Police is searching for Gareth Trevor, a 32-year-old man who was previously living in the Wakefield area. He has been recalled to prison
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Warning to parents over contagious virus that can hospitalise children this winter
Parents are being urged to keep children safe this winter as a contagious virus that poses a threat to children sparks concerns. With worries arising of a potential 'tripledemic' this winter, the NHS is already prepared for the 'twindemic', seeing
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Motorhome danger driver immobilised two police cars and injured two officers
A DANGER driver in a stolen campervan immobilised two patrol cars and injured two officers when the police tried to box him in on a single lane road in Queensbury, Bradford Crown Court heard today. Andrew Mitchell was spotted at the wheel of the
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Audi driver arrested after crash on Bingley bypass
Police have arrested an Audi driver following a serious crash on the Bingley bypass. West Yorkshire Police closed sections of the major route to deal with the two car crash. The force were called to the emergency at at 1.37pm on Wednesday
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Traffic chaos in Bradford district as cars on M606 held and crash reports
The aftermath of a crash on a major Bradford route has deepened traffic chaos across parts of the district this evening. Drivers should prepare for heavy traffic along key routes as rush hour peaks - including roads in Bradford, Shipley, Saltaire
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TV producers want Bradford people for hit Channel 4 show - how to apply
TV producers are searching for Bradford homeowners to appear in the next series of a prime-time home renovation show. Channel 4’s Worst House on The Street follows the renovation journeys of families, couples and friends from all over the UK.
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'So much pain and so distressed' - woman speaks of dental woe
An Otley woman who claims she was struck off by her dentists while she was in an intensive care unit, has said it’s led to “the worst nightmare of my life”. Mandy Sharp said she’d been left in “so much pain and so distressed”, because she’d been
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Inquest to be held into death of Kieran 'Keeks' Albert who was killed on quad
THE inquest into the death of Kieran 'Keeks' Albert who was killed on a quad bike is set to conclude next week. Mr Albert, known to friends as Kiki or Keeks, suffered serious injuries in a crash on Great Horton Road, near the University of Bradford
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International organisation partners with Bradford groups to inspire social action
AN INTERNATIONAL organisation is partnering with four community groups in Bradford to encourage more boys and young men in the district to get involved in meaningful social action. The Global Fund for Children (GFC), in partnership with the #iwill
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Review: Osmondmania hits Bradford as fans from around UK flock to show
"WE love the Osmonds!" They chanted it as lovestruck teenagers, and this week the fans were back in full force at the Alhambra for a new show about their heroes. Fans came from around the UK, dressed in Donny T-shirts and waving Osmond banners.
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Bradford Garden Centre group announces plans for Stephen H Smith's Otley site
THE directors at a Bradford Garden Centre group have announced plans for one of the sites that it acquired earlier in the year. YGC Group, the parent company of Tong and Tingley Garden Centres, bought the two Stephen H Smith's garden centres in
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Remember your loved ones at Marie Curie Christmas service at Bradford Cathedral
PEOPLE who have been affected by terminal illness or bereavement are being invited to join Marie Curie's special Christmas service at Bradford Cathedral. The event, on Monday, December 5 at 7pm, will be the charity’s first Lights to Remember Service
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Warning to UK holidaymakers amid 'two euro' scam in Spain
UK holidaymakers have been warned over the 'two euro' scam in Spain amid a new con that could leave British travellers with just pennies. The scam involves fraudsters using similar-looking coins worth just 32 cents or 30 pence. According to
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Small lorry filled with alcohol and spirits goes up in flames
One lane on a major route in Bradford has been closed following a lorry fire. The A650 Wakefield Road southbound, which connects Dudley Hill and Bradford city centre, was closed for around an hour. The white Luton box van contained an array
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What does the future hold for this iconic listed Bradford building?
THE future of one of Bradford city centre’s most prominent buildings will be decided next week. Located in the heart of the city centre, Grade II listed, art deco Sunwin House was built in the 1930s as a Co-Operative emporium, and has most recently
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Grandma shares image of massive Yorkshire pudding with legion of online fans
A grandmother’s home cooking has earnt her a legion online fans after she shared a picture of her massive 23inch Yorkshire puddings – which fill her entire oven. Victoria Rushton uses a family recipe to create her giant oven-baked treats which
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Top TV comedy star set for live show in Bradford - all the details
A TOP TV comedian is set to take to the stage in Bradford as part of a national tour. Guz Khan, star and creator of BBC Three’s Man Like Mobeen, will play a date at Bradford’s Alhambra Theatre on February 3 next year as part of his Guz Khan Live
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Police seize four motorbikes after spotting wanted man entering house in Holme Wood
POLICE seized four motorbikes after spotting a wanted man entering a house in Holme Wood. West Yorkshire Police's Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) were conducting an operation on the estate. They spotted a wanted man going into
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Man, 39, arrested after incidents at Bradford's Life Church
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following two incidents at Bradford’s Life Church. West Yorkshire Police said the 39-year-old has been bailed pending further enquiries as part of the force’s latest update. Police are no longer
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Man left partner with life-threatening injuries after brutal beating
A VODKA-FUELLED man has been jailed for eight years and three months for brutally beating his partner and leaving her with life-threatening injuries. Martin Mitchell attacked the woman at her flat in Tyersal, Bradford, when he was ‘steaming drunk
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Police dogs help find suspect who was wanted for a high-risk domestic incident
POLICE dogs helped officers find a suspect who was wanted for a high-risk domestic incident. Two special constables were working with West Yorkshire Police's Bradford West and Bradford City Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPT) on lates overnight.
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Lawyer gives advice to employers on people watching World Cup during worktime
A BRADFORD lawyer has explained what employers need to consider during the World Cup, especially with so many people working from home. England kicked off their campaign with a 6-2 win over Iran on Monday lunchtime, while Wales started with a 1
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Jet2 reveals Christmas European markets trips from Leeds Bradford Airport
JET2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have released details of their spectacular Christmas Markets programme for winter 2023/24 from Leeds Bradford Airport, with people now able to book festive flights and trips to six winter wonderlands, including Copenhagen
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City centre road partially blocked after crash
A BRADFORD city centre road is partially blocked this morning following a crash. It happened on Church Bank, close to Barkerend Road. Join our new traffic and travel Facebook group to keep up to date with the latest on the roads and
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Chippy staff feel threatened by 'angry and aggressive' customers
Staff at a West Yorkshire chippy are feeling threatened by “angry” and aggressive customers when they close up for the night, a public hearing has been told. Workers at Crispy Fish and Chips, in the Hyde Park area of Leeds, feel “vulnerable” when
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Entry to major motorway stopped due to flooding
ENTRY to a motorway has been blocked at part of a junction due to flooding. The slip-road to get onto the eastbound carriageway of the M62 at junction 25 (Brighouse) has been shut to the rainy weather causing water to build on the road. The
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Police provide update on man who was 'critical' after being pulled from canal
POLICE have provided an update on a man who was in a "critical condition" after being pulled from a canal. The man, believed to be homeless, was found in the canal in Skipton last Friday evening and was rushed to hospital. He entered the water
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Man jailed for stealing alcohol from Bradford district supermarket
A MAN has been jailed for stealing alcohol from a Bradford supermarket. Matthew Frangakis, 25, of Holme Street, Rochdale, faced one theft from a shop charge. He stole alcohol, to the value of £144, from Sainsbury’s, Harrogate Road, and the
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Looking back: how Bradfordians enjoyed a World Cup breakfast
THIS week crowds have gathered at pubs and clubs across the country to watch England battle it out in the World Cup. Here, customers at The Old Bank in Bradford enjoy breakfast while watching the World Cup in 2002. The 2002 event was held at
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Jail for man, 29, who assaulted a Bradford police officer
A BRADFORD man has been jailed after assaulting a police officer. Robert Ferguson, 29, of Quebec Street, Bradford, appeared before Bradford and Keighley Magistrates’ Court facing three charges dating back to this summer. He had pleaded guilty
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Police investigating report of serious sexual assault
LATEST NEWS: Police investigating report of serious sexual assault arrest man on suspicion of rape POLICE are investigating reports of a serious sexual assault. West Yorkshire Police was called to Hard Ings Road, in Keighley at 7.04pm last
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One-bedroom house in Bradford set for auction at £20,000+ guide price
PEOPLE have been urged to get a bid in for a Bradford house which is going under the hammer. The one-bedroom end-of-terrace property on Southfield Lane, Great Horton, is up for grabs with a guide price of £20,000 plus. It is lot number six.
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Traffic stretching back five miles after van and car collide on motorway
TRAFFIC is stretching back five miles after a van and car have collided on a motorway. The crash has happened on the M1 northbound carriageway, between junction 41 (Carrgate) and junction 42 (Lofthouse). It involved two vehicles and was first
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Bradford housing association scoops national award
MANNINGHAM Housing Association is celebrating after winning a national award. The Manor Row-based group has won the prestigious British Standards Institution (BSI) Users Award for Sustainability. The accolade was presented at the BSI Standards
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Police cordon in place at children's playground
LATEST NEWS: Police investigating report of serious sexual assault arrest man on suspicion of rape Police investigating report of serious sexual assault THERE is a police cordon in place at a children's playground this morning
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Man stole £300 worth of clothing from Bradford sports shop
A MAN has avoided jail for stealing more than £300 worth of clothing from a sports shop at a Bradford shopping centre. Jason Bukhosi Sobhuza, 26, of Martindale Close, Bradford, faced a number of charges. He was committed to prison for four
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Yorkshire shepherdess Amanda Owen won't appear in show replacing Our Yorkshire Farm
Channel 5's hit show following the lives of the Owen family, Our Yorkshire Farm, will be replaced by a brand new series by the family. The new show Beyond The Yorkshire Farm: Reuben & Clive will feature farmer Clive Owen and his eldest son, Reuben
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Appeal to find relatives of 53-year-old man who died at start of month
AN APPEAL has been launched to find the relatives of a 53-year-old man who died at the start of the month. Christopher Ormerod, 53, of Halifax died on November 10 and Coroner's Officers in Bradford would like to trace any known relatives of him
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What is today's Wordle? November 23 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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Pensioners to receive £600 to help with energy bills from today
Over 11.6 million pensioners are set to receive up to £600 from Wednesday (November 23) to help with their energy bills this winter. The Winter Fuel Payments have been boosted this year by an extra £300 per household Pensioner Cost of Living payment
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Aldi announces emergency foodbank fund to support charities in need this Christmas
Aldi has announced that it will be supporting local charities, foodbanks and community groups across the UK with its Emergency Winter Foodbank Fund this Christmas. The supermarket’s Emergency Winter Foodbank Fund will see it donate £250,000 to
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Sooty's link to Harry Ramsdens fish and chip empire
WHEN Harry Corbett spotted a yellow bear glove puppet on holiday in Blackpool in 1948, he bought it to entertain his young sons. Guiseley-born Harry was already an entertainer, having played the piano in his uncle’s restaurant. That uncle was Harry
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BMW driver banned for more than three years for drink driving
A BRADFORD man has been banned from driving for more than three years. Brian Lamb, 65, of Brackenhall Court, Great Horton, appeared before Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court to be sentenced for three offences committed on October 7 this
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Police appeal to find missing teenage girl from Bradford
POLICE have issued an appeal to find a missing teenage girl from Bradford. Abigail Witheridge, 17, going missing has sparked West Yorkshire Police into launching an appeal to locate her. The force posted a description of Abigail and a photo
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Quarter of Bradford over 12s yet to have first Covid vaccine
A QUARTER of over 12s in Bradford have yet to receive any Covid 19 vaccination – new figures have revealed. Since the beginning of the pandemic, over 1,700 people in the Bradford district have died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid.
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Enforcement action leads to Council declining to decide on plan
PLANNING officers are “declining to make a decision” on plans to turn part of a church into a car sales business. Bradford Council says it has already issued an enforcement notice demanding the changes to St Mary's Church on Pawson Street be reversed
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'British tradition of helping those in need is being ruthlessly abused', says MP
Since the start of this year, more than 40,000 people have crossed the channel, on over 1,000 dinghies claiming they need asylum in the UK. These numbers are astronomical and are growing all the time, writes Shipley MP Philip Davies. I wrote last
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School ‘flabbergasted’ after downgrade from Outstanding to Requires Improvement
A SCHOOL has been left “flabbergasted” after being downgraded from Outstanding to Requires Improvement. Bankfoot Primary School, in Bolingbroke Street, Bradford, received the result in its first Ofsted inspection in six years. The setting –
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Bradford group helping those in need has served over 45,000 meals since it began
A COMMUNITY kitchen that has distributed over 45,000 free meals since it started its work in November 2018 has marked four years of serving the Bradford community. JKN Outreach initially started off to provide homeless people in Bradford with hot
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Flats could be built on site of former social club for workers of wartime employer
A FORMER social club for workers at one of Cleckheaton’s largest wartime employers could be demolished to make way for flats. An application has been lodged with Kirklees Council to transform the site of the private social and welfare club for
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Young actor picks up prestigious award after rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars
A BRADFORD Theatre school student who’s rubbed shoulders with Hollywood stars has been awarded the prestigious 'Achievement in the Arts' award. Austin Haynes, 14, who attends Bradford-based Articulate Drama School & Agency, was given his award
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Bradford United in ruthless win as Avenue dismantled
THERE were limited league games in last weekend’s women’s football programme due to West Riding County Cup commitments and the weather, with only two games taking place in the West Riding County Fourth Division. Bradford United continued their
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Guiseley issue punishment to fan following urinating incident
GUISELEY AFC have made the decision to act upon on an incident which occurred on Saturday in their home game against Warrington Town FC. The side from Nethermoor launched an investigation on Monday after a fan was filmed allegedly urinating in
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Keighley granted special Sunday access
KEIGHLEY’S third team have been granted permission to continue playing home matches on Sunday next season in the Mewies Solicitors Craven League. However, this is only on the proviso that they seek a permanent Saturday alternative for the 2024
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Bradford mum's emotional message after shock breast cancer diagnosis
A Bingley author has spoken of how a shock diagnosis of breast cancer acted as the final “wake-up call”. Businesswoman Jacqui Taylor ran a popular physiotherapy practice in Bingley for 13 years. But something had to change when long hours and
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'People will be freezing to death' - vulnerable forced to use credit to survive
SINGLE parents, people with disabilities and those facing terminal illness are among groups most at risk of needing to use credit to cover essential costs to stay alive this winter, a Bradford-based charity warns. A total of 60 per cent of people
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BANTAMS REACTION: 'We were too easy to defend against' says Hughes after Trophy loss
MARK Hughes admitted City were too easy to defend against after a toothless departure from the Papa Johns Trophy. The Bantams were knocked out with a 1-0 loss at Salford in a poor second-round tie last night. Hughes said: “I was disappointed
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Leeds Bradford named the UK’s worst airport for security queues
Leeds Bradford has been named the UK’s worst airport for security queues. Passengers at the airport waited an average of 35 minutes between February and August in 2022, Which? claimed. Researchers asked nearly 1,300 people how long they queued
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Bradford care home put into special measures in latest inspection
A BRADFORD care home is 'inadequate' and in special measures following a visit by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The health and social care watchdog visited Ashcroft Nursing Home on Church Street, Cleckheaton, on September 23 and 27, 2022.
