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Suspects grabbed occupant and stole cash in aggravated burglary
DETECTIVES in Calderdale have released e-fit images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with an aggravated burglary at a property in Halifax. The offence happened at around 10.30am on Monday, 31 October, at a property on Gibraltar
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TikTok hack reveals how to save over £660 a year using just 1p
Saving money can be a struggle for many with something always throwing your plans off and setting you back. But now there's a handy saving hack that lets you save £667.95 in just one year using just a penny. The 1p Challenge is a popular
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Crackdown on knives sees more than 80 arrests and 42 weapons recovered
MORE than 80 arrests have been made and 40 weapons sweep conducted across West Yorkshire as part of a national week of action to reduce knife crime. Officers from across West Yorkshire Police joined the force’s dedicated Operation Jemlock, which
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Bradfordians at World Cup in Qatar - and one fan might be watching England in final
LATEST NEWS: 'Qatar has been amazing experience' – Bradford City fans relishing unique World Cup A GROUP of Bradford City and England fans will be representing in Qatar as the Three Lions bid to end 56 years of hurt. Gareth Southgate’s men
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Watch terrifying moment danger driver in a stolen camper van rams police car
THESE are the terrifying moments when a fleeing driver at the wheel of a stolen camper van swerved into a patrol car trying to stop him and then leapt from the moving vehicle. West Yorkshire Police today released dashcam footage of the police pursuit
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Watch live tonight as BBC Question Time comes from Skipton Town Hall
TUNE into to BBC One's Question Time programme tonight (Thursday) which comes from Skipton Town Hall. The programme's producers have been setting up the hall throughout the day ready to broadcast with presenter Fiona Bruce and panelists: MP Richard
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The Manningham Project: A thriving community hub for 50 years
THE Manningham Project has provided a free, comprehensive generalist advice service in the Manningham and Heaton area of Bradford for almost 50 years. We work from our Lumb Lane advice centre and see clients here as well as in multiple outreach
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Tributes paid to long-serving and much-loved BRI staff member after her sudden death
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular long-serving senior healthcare assistant at a Bradford hospital who has died suddenly. Patricia Hardaker, known as Patsy, worked in the emergency department of Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI) for more than 20
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Bradford home bakers urged to apply for popular TV show - all you need to know
THE Great British Bake Off is looking for contestants from Bradford to take part in the next series. Channel 4 is looking for Britain’s best amateur bakers to apply for the 14th series of Great British Bake Off taking place in 2023. The popular
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Train staff visit Bradford's places of worship to mark Inter Faith Week
STAFF from train operator Northern visited a Bradford mosque, Sikh temple and a Hindu temple to celebrate Inter Faith Week. A group of colleagues visited the Shree Lakshmi Narayan Hindu temple, Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara and the Rawda Mosque in
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Police investigating report of serious sexual assault arrest man on suspicion of rape
POLICE investigating a serious sexual assault report have arrested a man on suspicion of rape. West Yorkshire Police was called to Hard Ings Road, in Keighley at 7.04pm on Tuesday night to reports a woman had been seriously sexually assaulted.
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'They had three world players of the year!': When Jamie Lawrence faced Ronaldo
PAUL Merson's Brazil mind games were never going to ruffle Jamie Lawrence. Just 16 months after winning the World Cup in 2002, the Samba superstars were lined up for a friendly against Jamaica in Leicester. City favourite Lawrence, never one
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An exiting and engaging evening to remember !by Eva Child-Clewes,
On Thursday the 17th of November I visited Saint George's Hall in Bradford, looking for some laughs. John Richardson turned a drizzly grey day ,bright and sunny.He captivated the audience with his well thought out show,that went from primary school
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Major retailer to shut its shop in the Bradford district this weekend
A BRADFORD district town will be dealt a retail blow this weekend when a major shop closes for good. Wilko will officially close its Shipley store to customers on Saturday, November 26. A poster on the shop’s front window says: ‘Saying goodbye
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Child sex offender who is a 'significant danger' is jailed for 26 years
A SEX offender has been jailed for 26 years after he was found guilty of sexually abusing young children. John Forsyth, 53, from Heckmondwike was sentenced today at Leeds Crown Court for six non-recent sexual offences committed against two boys
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Dangerous paedophile jailed for a further nine years for 'wicked' child abuse
A DANGEROUS paedophile who has already spent the last 12 years behind bars has today been jailed for a further nine years for more “wicked” child abuse. Back in 2010 child rapist Selby Wardle, now 71, was given a “life” sentence, with a minimum
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Over 60 arrests in major crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour in Holme Wood
MORE than 60 arrests have been made in the Holme Wood area of Bradford in the last four months. This has been coordinated by Bradford South’s Neighbourhood Policing Team to target crime and anti-social behaviour in the area. The arrests were
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Pickford thanks City and others for their part in his rise to England's number one
JORDAN Pickford believes his loan spells with City and at other clubs has helped his rise to the top. England’s number one played 34 games for the Bantams in the 2014/2015 season - and was tipped to play for his country by Phil Parkinson. Now
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Officers seize vehicle for having no insurance on Bradford road
OFFICERS in Shipley seized a vehicle this morning after it was found to be uninsured. Steerside Officers in Shipley seized the vehicle on Bingley Road and the driver was reported. Join our Crime & Breaking News Facebook group to keep
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Assault on elderly man being treated as anti-Semitic hate crime - police issue appeal
POLICE are appealing for information to identify a suspect over an assault on an elderly man in Leeds. The victim, who is in his seventies, was crossing Stanningley Road, in Bramley, to the Aldi store when a male on a pedal cycle approached him
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New Sainsbury's Local supermarket opens its doors in village
A NEW convenience store has opened its doors for the first time today. Staff at the Sainsbury’s Local on Bradford Road in Northowram welcomed customers to the firm’s newest store, which is located in the Tannery Business Centre. The 4,011 sq
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Man appears in court for possession of cocaine in Bradford
A MAN has been fined for being in possession of cocaine in Bradford. Patrick Wilson, 29, of Bailey Street, Bradford, faced one charge of possession of a controlled drug of class A – cocaine. He was caught in possession of the class A drug in
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Urgent warning issued to football fans in Qatar that could see them face jail time
Football fans are being warned to be aware when vaping as they could face serious consequences. It comes after Qatar made vaping illegal back in 2014, seeing violators face imprisonment or heavy fines. The warning comes from smoking cessation
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Charity afternoon tea party to raise funds for Marie Curie
A LADIES afternoon tea party is being held to raise funds for the Marie Curie charity. Members of the Shree Hindu Prajapati Association in Bradford are hosting the event on Sunday, November 27, from 3pm to 6pm. It will be held at the association
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Another early start for Bantams at Valley Parade
CITY have had another home game moved forward to a lunchtime kick-off. Grimsby’s visit on Saturday, April 1 will now start earlier than originally scheduled at 1pm. The decision has been made following discussions with the police after the
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Emmerdale actor visits Bradford's IK Collections for suit and gets a curry at Jinnah
A SOAP star is being suited and booted by a Bradford tailoring firm. Emmerdale actor Lawrence Robb, who plays Mackenzie Boyd on the show, chose the fabric for an olive green tuxedo that will be made for him by IK Collections. He was given a
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Want to learn about Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram?
A NEW course designed to provide adults with social media training to enhance their employment credentials has been launched in Bradford and Kirklees. The course is free for anyone between the age of 19 and 23 without a Level 2 qualification and
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Armed robber held knife to the cheek of a terrified taxi driver
A JUDGE has jailed an armed robber for four years after hearing how he held a knife to the cheek of a terrified taxi driver. Bradford Crown Court heard that the unsuspecting victim had driven to School Close, Halifax, at about 9am on April 2, 2022
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Take a look inside homes available at new Bradford housing development
TWO new show homes are being unveiled at a new housing development in Bradford. Westminster View, in Clayton and built by Barratt Homes Yorkshire, will feature a collection of two, three and four-bedroom stone-built homes. The Ellerton show
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Children get on their bikes for Bradford schools cycling event
THE new Wyke Sports Village hosted an action-packed inter-schools cycling event. Five Bradford primary schools, all involved in Bikeability UK’s Widening Participation Project, took part in a range of cycle disciplines, including time trials, sprint
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Bradford primary school forced into emergency closure as pupils fall ill
A BRADFORD primary school is partially closed due to an outbreak of a "vomiting and flu-like virus". The announcement, for St Mary's and St Peter's Catholic Primary School, on Leeds Road, was made in a notice on Bradford Council's emergency school
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Bradford pop star recalls school days in city as he helps needy families
ZAYN Malik has shared a picture from his own school days in Bradford as he promoted sales of a clothing range to help feed needy families. The East Bowling-born former One Direction member turned solo singer posted a black and white photograph
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Opinion: The longer it takes to get this law, the more at risk children are
I WAS on a bus recently, trying to zone out of the irritating chatter of a couple of schoolgirls sitting nearby. “He thought he was talking to a girl but it was some man who was, like, 40 or something!” one of them shrieked. “He was well upset.
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Man identified after appeal over incident on Bradford to Leeds train
A MAN British Transport Police (BTP) wanted to speak to following an alleged incident on a train has been identified. An appeal was issued over the incident, which the BTP said happened on the morning of October 30 on a train between Bradford
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What to expect in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday November 24
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and
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Aldi and Lidl issue product recall and ‘do not eat’ warning over possible health risk
Aldi and Lidl have both issued product recalls for items that are unsafe and could pose possible health risks to customers. Lidl is recalling Simply Grated Cheddar because it may contain small pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic
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Airport rules face major change over restrictions on liquids and laptops
Airport rules are set to see a major change as restrictions on liquids and laptops in hand luggage could be removed within two years. Currently, passengers taking liquid in their cabin luggage have been restricted to clear plastic bags holding
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What is today's Wordle? November 24 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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easyJet launches recruitment drive to encourage over 45s to become cabin crew
easyJet has launched a new recruitment drive to encourage over 45s to join its cabin crew. The campaign aims to show that people with the right skills can become cabin crew at any age. The airline encourages ‘empty nesters’, parents whose children
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What is today's Quordle? November 24 word puzzle hints and answer
Carry on Quordle-ing completely carefree with these handy hints and tips. Whether you've aced the music spin-off Heardle or you've got the film version Framed beat, it might be time to raise the stakes. Described by some as 'Wordle on steroids
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Man freed from car and taken to hospital after Bradford crash
A MAN was freed from a car and taken to hospital following a crash in the Bradford district last night. The incident involved two cars, Shipley Fire Station said, and happened close to a pedestrian crossing at the junction of Canal Road and Gaisby
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Spot-on City earn Chelsea prize after penalty win in FA Youth Cup
CITY booked an FA Youth Cup trip to Chelsea after a thrilling second-round win at Chester. Ryan Farrell’s youngsters produced another late show to clinch a come-from-behind success on penalties. After their extra-time victory over Morecambe
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Plans for town centre police station are shelved
MAJOR plans for a new police station in the centre of Keighley have been shelved. The multi-million-pound facility was due to be built on the former college site in Cavendish Street. But West Yorkshire Police say the proposal isn't feasible
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New gym planned for listed village mill
A NEW gym could open in a village mill if new plans are approved. A planning application to convert a section of Grade II listed Black Dyke Mills in Queensbury has been submitted to Bradford Council by Macclesfield-based The Lowry Partnership.
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Parents praised for 'campaigning spirit' after school closure U turn
Parents with children at a Yeadon school have been praised for their fighting spirit, after they forced the local authority to abandon plans to close it. Leeds City Council announced on Tuesday it would not be shutting Queensway Primary School
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Bradford bank appeals for donations to help those in need this Christmas
BRADFORD's Metro Bank store is collecting donations to help support Bradford Central Foodbank and Advice Centre as part of its Christmas campaign to spread the warmth this winter. Last year, the foodbank provided 127,809 meals to 14,201 people.
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Zebra crossing plan for Keighley street
A CONSULTATION on plans to install a zebra crossing outside a Keighley children’s centre will run until next month. Bradford Council has proposed the crossing on Wenning Street, near the junction with Airedale Road and outside Strong Close Nursery
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'Heartbroken' family pay tribute to boy, 14, after tragic death in Pakistan
Tributes have been paid to a much-loved 14-year-old boy following his tragic death in Pakistan. Manningham teenager Adil Khan was living in Pakistan when he was reportedly shot dead. Speaking to the Telegraph & Argus, one of his sisters said
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England stars of 1966 World Cup part of Bradford sporting history online auction
A SELECTION of items from Bradford’s sporting past, including a match played in aid of the city’s fire disaster fund featuring England World Cup winners, is set to go under the hammer in an online auction. Postal orders, booklets and matchday programmes
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Woman fined for stealing packs of spiral solar lights from Aldi
A BRADFORD woman has been fined for stealing spiral solar lights from Aldi. Haley Anna Fulleylove, 52 of Killinghall Road, Bradford stole two packs of spiral solar lights worth £15 from Aldi on August 8, 2022. Join our Crime & Breaking
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Latest section of historic mill now full and The Repair Shop star is among tenants
THE newly-renovated section of a historic mill complex is now full after two companies practising traditional crafts move into the remaining space. The historic Twisting building at Sunny Bank Mills, has just undergone a £350,000 refurbishment
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New CCTV cameras at fly-tipping hot spot catch tippers in the act
NEW CCTV cameras in a “very active fly-tipping hotspot” have so far caught numerous tippers in the act. The “high powered” camera was installed in an undisclosed spot in the South of Bradford in June. Since then it has captured footage of six vehicles
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Popular Bradford garden centre group's £500k plans for new site revealed
MAJOR plans for a Bradford garden centre group's new site have been announced. YGC Group, the parent company of Tong and Tingley Garden Centres, bought the two Stephen H Smith's garden centres in Otley and Harden and will start work on the Otley
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Here's when Bradford Cathedral is holding services to mark Advent and Christmas
A NUMBER of events and services to celebrate Advent and Christmas will be taking place at Bradford Cathedral over the next month. This year’s festive theme is ‘Follow the Star: The Great Invitation’ and people are being encouraged to visit and
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'We owe it to every little girl' - Major plan to keep females safe from harm
WEST Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin said the safety of women and girls is her top priority as she unveiled a new plan to tackle the issue. The country’s first and only female metro-mayor has launched her Safety of Women and Girls Strategy, revealing
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Bradford researcher on 'hidden disability' leaving children at a disadvantage
A UNIVERSITY of Bradford researcher was in Parliament last week to share her findings on a ‘hidden disability’. Dr Lucy Eddy was in Westminster and spoke with MPs about how teachers can make life easier for children who have movement skill difficulties
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Bradford company's video game could be 'game changing' for Alzheimer's screening
A BRADFORD company has secured a multi-million-pound sum of funding to trial technology to support early screening and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Bradford-based Ascentys is in partnership with Durham University and Hywel Dda University Health
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Man smashed his way into Bradford College to steal £4,000 worth of computers
A PERSISTENT criminal has been jailed for smashing his way into Bradford College with a lump of concrete to steal £4,000 worth of computers. Shahbaz Hussain had 112 offences on his record, including 33 matters of dishonesty, Bradford Crown Court
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Bradford's Ingle Gym star ready to make statement in second bout
MOHAMMED ‘The Superman’ Subhaan is gearing up for his second professional fight this weekend as he returns to Rotherham only two months after his career opening victory. The 22 year-old professional boxer from Bradford, who recently made his debut
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Walker return is timely lift for Hughes as Bantams regroup from tough week
MARK Hughes has hailed the return of “big player” Jamie Walker to a City shirt. The Scot’s 68th-minute appearance from the bench in the Papa Johns Trophy tie at Salford was the highlight of a bad night. It was Walker’s first outing since the
