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Male arrested in connection with overnight Bradford district burglary
A MALE has been arrested in connection with a burglary that happened in the Bradford district last night. The incident occurred in the Shipley area. Officers recovered the items that were stolen. Great work from our Shipley Team 5
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Police appeal as animal dies in Bradford area after 'horrific attack'
POLICE have launched an investigation into the death of an animal following a "horrific attack" in a Bradford area. A Rhea was attacked by dogs on Wednesday in Shelf. It has now been confirmed that the bird has sadly passed away as a result
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MP visits social enterprise reusing waste materials in celebration of business day
A LOCAL MP visited a unique Yorkshire social enterprise reusing waste materials in celebration of Small Business Saturday yesterday. Stuart Andrew - MP for Pudsey, Horsforth and Aireborough - met with the founder and managing director of Scrap
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Another man arrested in connection with attempted abduction of child in Bradford
ANOTHER MAN has been arrested in relation to the attempted abduction of a child from a pram in Bradford. The incident is alleged to have happened on Acre Crescent in Eccleshill at around 5pm last Sunday. A 36-year-old man has now been arrested
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Readers react: Which place serves the best Sunday dinner in Bradford?
EVERYBODY loves a Sunday dinner, some even have it as their favourite meal of them all. We thought it would be a good idea to highlight the best pubs and restaurants that offer the service in the Bradford district. The question was asked on
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Military on stand-by to drive ambulances and firefight in event of strike action
Military personnel could be drafted in to replace ambulance drivers and firefighters in the event of strike action, the Government has said. Earlier in the week it was announced that 10,000 ambulance workers in England and Wales are set to walk
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MP calls for EastEnders and Corrie to stop using outdated ‘custody battle’ language
An MP has urged shows like EastEnders and Coronation Street to stop using outdated language in family breakdown plotlines. Siobhan Baillie, a Conservative MP for Stroud, has said she has become concerned about how arrangements for children are
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MP calls for EastEnders and Corrie to stop using outdated ‘custody battle’ language
An MP has urged shows like EastEnders and Coronation Street to stop using outdated language in family breakdown plotlines. Siobhan Baillie, a Conservative MP for Stroud, has said she has become concerned about how arrangements for children are
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RSPB talks cover local area as well as far off islands
AIREDALE & Bradford RSPB Local Group invites people to its monthly illustrated talk at the Kirkgate Centre in Shipley Two local speakers will be taking part: Wendy Robinson will be talking about rewilding, conservation and some exciting projects
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Twelfth Night is ‘full of zest, fun and imagination’ - go and see it
TWELFTH night is being performed this week by Bingley Little Theatre A cast of 12, working with director Alex Owens, is pulling out all the stops to ensure that this production is full of zest, fun and imaginative tweaks in its comedy of deception
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RATED: The best and worst McDonald's in the Bradford district
MCDONALD'S is a fast food chain loved by most but which branch in Bradford is YOUR favourite? We looked at the Google review ratings, scored out of five, of all nine restaurants in the district. The list below shows the best and worst McDonald's
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Teenager now missing for over a week
A LEEDS teenager has now been missing for over a week. Kwabena Osei-Boateng, 16, was last seen near Gelderd Road at 11pm on Thursday, November 24. Kwabena is approximately 165cm tall and has dark hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing
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Prince Harry surprises bereaved military children as Spiderman in sweet video
Prince Harry has surprised bereaved military children by dressing up as Spiderman in a sweet video ahead of Christmas. The Duke of Sussex donned the striking superhero costume in a recorded video for the charity Scotty’s Little Soldiers - an organisation
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Harry Kane sends best wishes to Pelé as football legend receives end of life care
Harry Kane has sent his best wishes to the football legend Pelé amid reports he is receiving end-of-life care in a Palliative treatment unit. The England captain commended the player as an "inspiration in our game" as he shared a heartfelt message
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SIMON PARKER'S VERDICT: Bantams derailed by Orient express to slip further off track
LEYTON ORIENT 3 CITY 0 TO BE the best you’ve got to beat the best - whatever you might say otherwise. It’s no good acting all Tyson Fury in the pre-fight trash talk if you come out punching like Derek Chisora in the ring. There had been
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Yorkshire Dales walk to raise money for cancer patients - sign up here
A BRADFORD charity is inviting people to take in the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales in a bid to raise money for cancer patients. The Imran Khan Cancer Appeal will head to Bolton Abbey at 9.30am on Sunday, January 8. The charity has two hospitals
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Popular Bradford cafe revamps menu with authentic Syrian cuisine
A POPULAR Bradford café is revamping its menu to keep things fresh. Kunafa Tea, on Thornton Road, Bradford held its Good Food Good Mood event last week, to trial its new menu with a whole host of food bloggers being invited to put the taste to
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Couple who have supported 40 families recognised for their dedication
A COUPLE who have supported 40 families over four decades have been recognised for their dedication. Shared Lives is a caring arrangement enabling more than 10,000 people with a learning or physical disability, mental ill health, dementia or other
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Past and present for latest Not Just Hockney big screen art exhibition in Bradford
PRINTMAKERS, landscape painters and an abstract artist are among the six local artists featuring in an ongoing art exhibition on Bradford’s big screen. The Not Just Hockney project’s Past and Present digital presentation aims to highlight the cultural
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Warning you could be fined £2,500 for driving with a Christmas tree in your car
UK drivers are being warned they could face a £2,500 fine and three penalty points on their licence for transporting a Christmas tree in their car this festive season. More than a quarter of us will begin decorating our homes for Christmas next
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New collectable coins launched to mark The Rolling Stones 60th anniversary
New collectable coins celebrating the Rolling Stones in the 60th year of the band’s existence have been launched by the Royal Mint. The design is the fifth to be released in the Mint’s Music Legends series, which also features Queen, Sir Elton
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Fire warning to iPhone users as dangerous charger sold on Amazon recalled
Apple iPhone users are being warned of a fire risk caused by dangerous phone chargers being sold on Amazon. The AXIULOO 20W USB C Fast Charger Plug has been recalled as it presents a serious risk of electric shock and fire. The listing has
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Inside eight-bedroom house in Bradford on sale for £265,000
HERE is a look inside an eight-bedroom house in Bradford that's up for sale. The terraced house on Ashgrove, Great Horton, has two bathrooms, two reception rooms and is spread over a total of four floors. And it could be yours for a fixed price
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Here's this week's food hygiene ratings for Bradford district revealed
NEW food hygiene ratings for eateries across the Bradford district have been published by the Food Standards Agency. Listed below are the latest findings of council inspectors, as they are back in Bradford. Almost 4,000 premises across Bradford
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Apprentices flying high after graduating from Jet2's programme
A GROUP of 13 people from Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are flying high after graduating from the firm’s apprenticeship scheme. Isaac Naylor, Georgia Cunningham, Matthew Thornton, Harry Whyte, Tom Frankland, Elliott Wilson, Nathan Dixon, Charlie Amos
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New lease of life for 'high quality heritage asset' in city centre approved
FRESH life will be given to a “high quality heritage asset” after new leisure plans were approved. Bradford Council has this week granted planning permission for the conversion of the ground floor of Sunwin House – a former Co-operative building
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£80 million Premium Bond Prizes are unclaimed: Check to see if you've won
New figures from the National Savings and Investments (NS&I) have revealed that over two million Premium Bond prizes worth a total of £79.4 million remain unclaimed. With prizes including five worth £100,000 and nine worth £50,000, many could
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The Bradford community centre making sure no one is alone this Christmas
A community centre nestled inside a Little Horton church has shed light on the challenges facing Bradford’s hardest-hit residents amid the cost-of-living crisis. The West End Community Centre has been a saving grace for hundreds of people since
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Have you ever wanted to become a magistrate? Applications are now open
PEOPLE from West Yorkshire are being urged to consider becoming magistrates as part of a national drive to increase the number and diversity of those volunteering. Applications are now open as the Judiciary of England and Wales and Ministry of
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'They don't judge': How connecting with horses can help with mental health struggles
A MENTAL health charity in Bradford collaborated with a riding centre in the district to look at the benefits horse riding can have on mental health. Mind in Bradford and Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) partnered for a six-week pilot
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Have your say on traffic calming plans for busy Bradford road
A PUBLIC consultation on a £40,000 traffic calming scheme on a Bradford road has begun. Measures to improve safety on Lumb Lane were included in a list of road safety works planned for the Bradford West area earlier this year. They will include
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Police find motorbike that was stolen months ago in Holme Wood
A MOTORBIKE that was stolen months ago was recovered in Holme Wood by police. A PCSO was on a foot patrol around the estate when they saw a bike with no registration plates and in poor condition in a garden. The bike was stolen from Keighley
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Fury as 'mindless' vandals start fire in Bradford park
A COMMUNITY has been left angry after a fire damaged a Bradford park. Firefighters were forced to attend Russell Hall Park in Queensbury last Sunday evening. Pictures show burnt grassland, a now redundant litter bin and the rubbish that was
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Bulls install prowler track as pre-season training intensifies
BRADFORD Bulls' 2023 pre-season programme has intensified further with the installation of a new prowler track at their Tong training base - courtesy of floor sampling specialists Sondad. The players are currently three weeks into their pre-season
