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Man jailed after terrifying zombie knife attack on woman
A MAN who terrorised his partner with a zombie knife during a brutal attack at her home has been jailed after ‘dog cam’ footage helped police to bring a victimless prosecution. Anthony Murgatroyd had set up a motion-sensor camera in the living
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Councillor is suspended by Conservatives following social media post
A Conservative councillor has been placed under investigation by his party amid an allegation of misconduct relating to a social media post. Councillor Simon Seary, who has represented the Pudsey ward on Leeds City Council since 2018, has been
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Victory for the shopper as Morrisons store U-turns on manned checkouts
THE strength of ‘people power’ has proved effective after supermarket giant, Morrisons, which caused uproar among many of its Skipton customers by reducing the number of its manned tills, performed a U-turn this week and says it is putting some of
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Children's hospice to hold special event in Bradford for bereaved families
PEOPLE from across the Bradford district are invited to join Martin House Children’s Hospice as it holds Light up a Life next week. It will take place at the Thornbury Centre, Leeds Old Road, on Wednesday, December 7 at 6pm. Light up a Life
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National Grid issues update on paying UK households to reduce energy use
The National Grid, which oversees energy infrastructure in the UK, has issued an update regarding fears that blackouts may occur this week. It said that it will not trigger emergency plans to lower energy usage and reduce the risk to the country's
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Osmondmania is back! A Review by Taya Tur, Prince Henry's Grammar School
There’s a new musical on the block and it’s about to take the world by storm. Following its premiere in February this year, The Osmonds have toured around the UK and received heartfelt support all around. Written by Jay Osmond, this musical has an
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Two drug dealers jailed for selling heroin and crack cocaine in Bradford
TWO street drug dealers have been jailed for selling heroin and crack cocaine in Bradford. Rizwan Iqbal, 25, of Parkside Road, West Bowling, Bradford, was locked up for two years and eight months after he was caught trafficking Class A drugs in
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Man banned after being caught drug driving on road in Bradford
A MAN has been banned after being caught drug driving on a Bradford road. Connor Gilmore, 26, of Reevy Crescent, Bradford, faced one charge of driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit.
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Sex assaults could be linked as two women are pounced on at night
Two women were pounced on at night - with detectives now investigating links between the sexual assaults in the Cleckheaton area. Kirklees CID is continuing to investigate an incident reported in the town centre on Sunday, November 20 and another
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Hub offering £35 of food for just £7.50 set to open
A NEW hub for the UK’s leading community food organisation will be opening in Liversedge, offering affordable food and access to services for families. The Bread and Butter Thing is working in partnership with Kirklees Council, and with support
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Vandalism-hit youth centre to be flattened and replaced with modern facility
A YOUTH centre building that has been damaged by vandalism will be flattened and replaced with a new facility “better suited to the needs of the 21st Century.” Bradford-based One in a Million charity is working with Bradford Council to try and
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Warning for Bradford drivers as temperatures are set to plunge overnight
DRIVERS in Bradford have been told to take care as the Council will be gritting key routes across the district this evening. With road surface temperatures forecast to fall below zero tonight, crews will be out covering all "Priority One" gritting
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Where to drop off Christmas present for children in poverty at Bradford centre
PEOPLE can drop off a Christmas present for disadvantaged children at a Bradford shopping centre. The Broadway is taking part in the Mission Christmas programme. Residents who take part can buy an extra Christmas present and drop it off the
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Man avoids jail for being in possession of knife on road in Bradford
A MAN has avoided jail for being in possession of a knife on a Bradford road. Gary Bower, 52, of Allerton Road, Bradford, faced one charge of being in possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place – Criminal Justice Act 1988
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New boss at training provider upskilling Bradfordians
THE training provider responsible for delivering adult education programmes in Bradford and Kirklees has appointed a new management specialist. Dan Goodall, 46, has been appointed Adult Education Budget Operations Manager for Sheffield-based Realise
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Keighley woman who is Britain's second oldest person celebrates her 112th birthday
BRITAIN's second oldest person is celebrating her 112th birthday. Ada Thompson marked the milestone on Monday at the care home where she lives in Keighley, celebrated with all her family and friends on Sunday. Care home manager Emma Jarvis
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Woman believed to be only Hijab-wearing female train conductor recognised at awards
A WEST Yorkshire woman, who is believed to be the only Hijab-wearing Asian female train conductor, has been recognised at an awards ceremony. Zahida Sultana, 24, who has worked for the train operator Northern since July 2020, was named as a runner-up
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CAR REVIEW: Suzuki S-Cross full hybrid
SUZUKI has a happy knack of bringing the right car to market at the right time. With a continuing push towards greener machines, many motorists are viewing a good-quality hybrid vehicle as the logical stepping stone towards full electrification
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Police want to trace these two men in connection with burglaries
WEST Yorkshire Police has issued an appeal to help locate two men they would like to speak with in connection with a series of burglaries. Detectives in Kirklees would like to speak to Kenny Wall, aged 23, and Malachi Bell, aged 19, following a
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Could you be a community hero this Christmas?
TWO Brighouse firms are searching for community heroes to receive a luxury hamper worth £100 this Christmas. Resin Bound Surfaces and sister company Purple Wellies want to hear about the volunteers and groups in the area that tirelessly give their
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MP to wear rainbow armband at England v Wales World Cup match
SPORTS minister Stuart Andrew will wear the rainbow-coloured armband prohibited by FIFA when he attends the World Cup clash between England and Wales in Qatar on Tuesday. The Conservative frontbencher, who is gay and represents Pudsey, said it
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Man arrested after crash leaves pedestrian fighting for his life
A MAN has been arrested after a pedestrian was left critically injured in a collision in Leeds over the weekend. A 29-year-old man remains in custody after the incident, which happened at the junction of Stanningley Road and Eyres Terrace, Armley
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Emmerdale star switches on town's Christmas lights
CROWDS turned out in force for the switching on of Keighley's Christmas lights. Emmerdale star Bradley Johnson, who plays Vinny Dingle in the top ITV soap, performed the honours. He was joined on stage by Santa Claus and town mayor, Councillor
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Christmas coming early for Campion after remarkable romp at Retford
CHRISTMAS may be almost four weeks away, but the present all Campion fans want looks almost wrapped up already. A sensational 6-1 win at play-off chasing Retford United in Division One of the Northern Counties East League means they remain 11 points
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Cook's scoring form is strictly a 10 with Valley Parade's panel of judges
STRICTLY judge Anton Du Beke may not be a big fan of Bradford City’s number nine. But Andy Cook continues to lead League Two defenders a merry dance in claret and amber. The Bantams got an unlikely name-check during Saturday’s Strictly Come
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Shock as Bradford care home confirms it is to close
A BRADFORD care home is to close down to the shock of residents’ families. The Gateway Care Home and Respite Centre at Dudley Hill has confirmed it will be shutting, with relatives told their loved ones must find an alternative by December 13.
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Property firm boosts its portfolio by snapping up estate agents
PROPERTY consultancy Walker Singleton has acquired Brighouse-based estate agency Daniel & Hirst as the firm further expands its residential property operations throughout West Yorkshire. The deal, which was for an undisclosed sum, will see Walker
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Three women arrested on suspicion of violent disorder after bar windows smashed
THREE women have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder after windows at a bar were smashed. Police were called to a report of a disorder incident at a bar in Market Place, Bingley, at about 1.15am on Saturday. Officers discovered that
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West Yorkshire Police's chief constable to stay in the role until 2027
WEST Yorkshire Police's chief constable will remain in his role for another three years, the region's Mayor has confirmed. John Robins QPM has more than 32 years of local service in the force and will now undertake the role until 2027. He
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Classy Cullen finally humbled by Humphries in Players Championship quarter-final
BRADFORD darts supremo Joe Cullen produced some moments of magic at the Players Championship Finals over the weekend, but was eventually blown away in a one-sided quarter-final. The Wyke ace was down in Minehead for the final PDC event ahead of
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Demolition of iconic Bradford site to be completed next year
EXPERT engineers have begun work on the final phase of the project to decommission the redundant Birkshall Gas Holder in Bradford. Earlier this year, three 85-year-old time capsules containing old copies of the Telegraph & Argus newspaper were
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MP and volunteers tackle clean-up projects in town
AN MP enlisted a mini army of volunteers to tackle two much-needed clean-up projects in Heckmondwike. Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater worked alongside a team involving volunteer group Keep Hecky Tidy, Heckmondwike councillors, police officers
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Volunteers hold tree planting event in Bradford as part of important programme
VOLUNTEERS from the Dawoodi Bohra community of Bradford held a tree-planting event as part of a long-running campaign in the district. The group of volunteers of all ages took part in the tree planting event at Wyke Community Sports Village, off
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Comeback cheer for Avenue as brilliant Boston win brings them to edge of safety
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) are tantalisingly close to moving out of the National League North relegation zone, after completing an inspired comeback at home to Boston United. Boston had originally taken the lead through striker Jake Wright, before
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Primary school children get donation of high-vis vests to help them stay safe
AN OPTICIANS has donated high-visibility vests to a primary school to ensure children stay safe and visible. Specsavers Cleckheaton donated the vests to Scholes Primary School. Assma Latif, director of Specsavers Cleckheaton, said: "Darker
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How Bradford woman got on in appearance on popular TV game show
A UNIVERSITY of Bradford staff member appeared on one of TV’s most popular gameshows. Cilla, an admin manager at the city’s university, was one of the three contestants on BBC One’s The Wheel, hosted by Michael McIntyre. She was the first contestant
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Popular children's TV presenter wins first major award at BAFTAs
WELL-KNOWN CBeebies presenter George Webster won the prestigious BAFTA award last night in the Presenter category. George, 21 from Rawdon, won his first major career award at the BAFTA Children & Young People Awards having only started working
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Take look inside church filled with Christmas trees for popular festival
PEOPLE can step into Narnia at a fundraising Christmas tree festival held in a Bradford church. St James Church, Thornton Road, Thornton, is holding its annual Christmas tree festival from Saturday, November 26 to Saturday, December 3. Based
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'Nobody's happy with the Bulls finishing ninth - it's our job to right those wrongs'
MARK Dunning has welcomed the “changing culture” at the Bulls as his Odsal overhaul goes on. Papua New Guinea forward Keven Appo became the 12th off-season signing as the club press the reset button following the dismal 2022 campaign. Head
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When does new show replacing Our Yorkshire Farm start amid cancellation
After news that the Channel 5 show following the Owens family, Our Yorkshire Farm would not be returning, many are curious to know when the new show from the family will air. The new show comes after Amanda and Clive Owen announced their split
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Bradford-based law firm advises on purchase of holiday park
BRADFORD-based law firm Gordons has advised Cardale Escapes on the acquisition of a holiday park featuring 50 static caravans and a four-bedroom detached house in Beckwithshaw, near Harrogate. Called Cardale Estate, the park is set within 85 acres
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Man banned after being caught drink driving on Bradford district road
A MAN has been banned after he was caught drink driving in the Bradford district. Marc Ambler, 36, of Bell Wood Court, Pudsey, faced one charge of driving a motor vehicle when the alcohol level was above the limit. He was caught driving a motor
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Suspect arrested and charged with burgling 18 homes
A suspect has been arrested and charged with burgling 18 homes in Bradford. Detective Chief Inspector Andy Farrell, of West Yorkshire Police, who is responsible for dealing with serious and organised crime within the district, shared the news on
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Uninsured driver on Leeds Road showed police documents believed to be fraudulent
AN UNINSURED driver on Leeds Road showed police documents which they believed to be fraudulent. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Steerside Enforcement Team - the force's dedicated initiative for tackling anti-social and dangerous driving -
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Martin Lewis urges UK homeowners to act now and save up to £560 a year
Martin Lewis has urged UK homeowners to act now and save up to £560 every year. The MoneySavingExpert told homeowners they could save hundreds on their mortgages if they jump on a new deal now. In the latest MoneySavingExpert newsletter homeowners
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Concerns for teenage girl missing from Bradford
POLICE are concerned for a teenage girl who is missing from Bradford. Mehrum Ahmed, 17 was reported missing today and West Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal this morning to find her. Concerns for missing 17 yr old from Bradford,
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How you can attend red carpet premiere of hit TV series Happy Valley
FANS of a popular TV drama have been given the chance to attend the premiere of its new series which includes scenes filmed in Bradford. Happy Valley will stage a premiere of its forthcoming final series at The Vue Cinema in Halifax on Wednesday
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Speeding driver also did not have a valid licence or insurance
A SPEEDING driver was also found to not have a valid licence or insurance. Sergeant Terri Green from West Yorkshire Police, who covers Baildon, Bingley and Bingley Rural, posted on her Twitter page yesterday evening about the individual.
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Father in Leeds makes teddies to help kids embrace their medical condition
Nick Hardman has completely transformed his home in Leeds into a 3D toy workshop; creating bespoke teddies reflecting a range of medical conditions through interactive toys. His aim is to “take away the fear of medical devices through play.” and for
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Woman banned from driving for failing to give breath specimen to police
A WOMAN has been banned from driving after failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis at a Bradford police station. Kiran Hyder, 34, of Northfield Road, Dewsbury, faced one charge of failing to provide a specimen for analysis – vehicle
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RSPCA begs people to not dump their pets this winter amid concerning rise
Animal welfare charity, RSPCA has said it’s “begging” people not to dump their pets amid rising concerns about neglect and abandonment. The charity shared that it saw a 25% rise in the number of abandonment incidents being dealt with by its rescue
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BBC journalist 'beaten and kicked by police' at Covid rules protest in China
A BBC journalist was “beaten and kicked by police” as he was arrested and detained for “several hours” while covering a protest in China. The broadcaster released a statement saying it was “very concerned” by the treatment of cameraman Edward Lawrence
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How district-born wrestling star got on in his first major WWE show main event
A BRADFORD district-born WWE wrestler ended up on the losing team in his first main event match on a major show. Luke Menzies, otherwise known as World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Ridge Holland, competed in a five-on-five double cage
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Indie greats with Bradford links set for live show in West Yorkshire
A BAND with Bradford connections will continue their 40th anniversary celebrations with a show in West Yorkshire next year. James are joining the headline line-up for Live At The Piece Hall 2023. The indie legends will play the historic West Yorkshire
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What is today's Wordle word? November 28 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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Government launches £1 billion scheme to make middle-income homes energy efficient
The government has launched a £1 billion scheme to make middle-income homes more energy efficient along with a public information campaign advising people how to cut power usage. Energy Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed the new Eco+ scheme to extend
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Ex-Bradford City striker Robinson released by latest club Hartlepool
THEO Robinson has left Hartlepool after just six weeks. The former City striker, who was released at the end of last season, signed for the north-east club in October as a free agent. He made only nine appearances and failed to score before
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Why planners are against a proposal to open retail outlet in this warehouse
PLANS to open a large retail space in a warehouse could harm businesses in Lidget Green and Girlington, planners fear. An application to turn a section of Maharaja Textiles on Cemetery Road into a 930 square metre retail outlet will go before a
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New lease of life for this West Yorkshire mill
Tucked just round the corner from a portion of Leeds’ outer ring road lies a site with a nod to the city’s rich industrial past, and its future as well. Stonebridge Mills in Farnley, just two miles to the west of the city centre, was once a bustling
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Crematorium officially re-opens after major £3m refurbishment
A CREMATORIUM has been officially re-opened after a £3 million pound refurbishment. Although work on Oakworth Crematorium was finished in March, Friday marked the official opening ceremony for the facility. Work to the site included a modernised
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Bradford primary school making 'significant and rapid improvements'
A PRIMARY school is making “significant and rapid improvements”, Ofsted found following a recent visit. Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery, in Garforth Street had a full inspection on October 18 and 19 this year. New headteacher,
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Bradford cycling groups awarded tens of thousands in funding
BRADFORD cycling groups have been awarded tens of thousands of pounds to help more people walk and cycle. Thirteen organisations across West Yorkshire are to receive a total of more than £640,000 thanks to funding from the West Yorkshire Combined
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Care home told to improve after catalogue of issues found in inspection
A CARE home has been told to improve by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The health and social care watchdog visited Owlett Hall on Wakefield Road, Drighlington, on September 29 and October 11, 2022. Inspectors said the visit was “prompted
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Walker eager to make up for lost time after Bradford City return
JAMIE Walker has promised fans that normal service will be resumed to aid City’s promotion bid. The Scot is buzzing to be back after missing nearly four months following a knee injury. Walker made his first appearance for 115 days when he came
