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Young drug dealer locked up for over five years for trafficking cocaine
A YOUNG drug dealer has been locked up for five and a half years for repeatedly trafficking cocaine after ‘partying’ following his release from a five-year sentence for a serious offence of violence. Bilaal Saleem, 20, of Spencer Street, Keighley
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Peter Kay adds MORE dates to UK 2023 tour including Newcastle, Glasgow and more
Comedian Peter Kay has added more dates to his 2023 UK tour. The popular comic, 49, announced the extra shows on Sara Cox’s BBC Radio 2 drivetime show on Thursday, December 8. Kay opened his first live comedy tour in 12 years last Friday where
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Man wanted in connection with burglary has links to Bradford
POLICE are appealing for information to trace a man with links to Bradford who is wanted in connection with a burglary. The Kirklees District Crime Team would like to speak to anyone who has seen or has information about Jimmy Connors from Stockton
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Rogue roofer jailed after fleecing vulnerable widower out of £5,200
A ROGUE roofer who fleeced a vulnerable widower out of £5,200 has been jailed for two years and one month. The 73-year-old man, who has mobility issues following a stroke, was tricked out of a large proportion of his savings by Conrad Williams
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Bradford's Dr Amir 'inundated' with young patients amid rising cases of Strep A
A TELEVISION doctor from Bradford was “inundated” with young children presenting with fevers, rashes and sore throats yesterday amid concerns over rising cases of Strep A. The invasive version of the viral infection – known as iGAS – has been linked
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Yorkshire has highest rate of invasive Strep A cases
YORKSHIRE and the Humber has the highest rate of invasive Strep A cases in the country. Government figures show the rate of iGAS per 100,000 people in the region is at 1.8 over the past 12 weeks. iGAS - invasive Group A Streptococcal - is a
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People urged to grab Covid jab at Bradford hospital - all the details
PEOPLE have been urged to grab a Covid jab at a Bradford hospital. St Luke’s Hospital is holding a walk-in Covid vaccination centre in its Horton Wing, Little Horton Lane two days a week. The sessions held every Friday between 1pm and 7pm are
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Popular choir to perform in villages over third weekend of Advent
THE Worth Valley will be treated to the voices of the Oxnop Singers over the third weekend of Advent. A 40-strong Oxenhope-based choir will sing throughout the afternoon, starting at 1pm, on Haworth Main Street on Sunday. This will be followed
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Northern warns customer to not travel next week due to strikes
NORTHERN has warned customers to not travel during the RMT strikes next week. The two 48-hour walk-outs, which will take place on December 13-14 and 16-17, coupled with the knock-on impact on December 15 in between the strikes, means an effective
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Driver arrested on suspicion of having class A drugs in Little Horton
OFFICERS arrested a driver yesterday in the Little Horton area on suspicion of being in possession of Class A drugs. Steerside Officers stopped a vehicle in Bradford East in relation to driving standards, but a further investigation led to suspicions
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Gritters out across Bradford tonight as cold snap continues
GRITTERS will be out in Bradford tonight as temperatures in the district are expected to plunge. The Council’s gritters have been out across the Bradford district from 4pm. From 10pm tonight, patrols will be out and gritting when and where
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15 children in the UK have died from Strep A illness
Fifteen children under the age of 15 have now died from invasive Strep A illness in the UK. New data released by the UK Health Security Agency shows 13 of the 15 children have died in England since September. There has also been one death in
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WE'VE MET BEFORE: Gills and spills from City's previous long trips to Priestfield
FROM managerial silence and arm-wrestling challenges to 35-yard worldies, City and Gillingham have shared plenty of recent history. This weekend will be the Bantams’ first visit to the Priestfield Stadium for four years since a 4-0 drubbing almost
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Van allegedly used for fly-tipping seized in Holme Wood
A VAN alleged to have been involved in a number of fly-tipping incidents has been seized by police. Officers from the Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team assisted Bradford Council in seizing the VW van. It was seized in the Holme Wood
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Banned and uninsured driver caught by police after going through red light
A DRIVER was found to be banned and uninsured after they were caught going through a red light. Bradford police's Steerside Enforcement Team shared the update. A spokesperson said the white Skoda was seen going through a red light on Town
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VIDEO: Watch beautiful swans create a path through the canal ice
THIS wonderful video has been sent to us by Morgan Spicer who caught a family of six swans breaking their way through the ice on the canal in Skipton this morning, between Brindley Court and Mill Lane. It shows how low the temperature had
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5 properties raided as police launch simultaneous swoops in Bradford district
FIVE people have been arrested this morning from properties across Keighley in an operation to target and disrupt the supply of Class A drugs in the town. The operation was led by Bradford’s Precision team with the support from Keighley Neighbourhood
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Nearly 800 cannabis plants worth more than £100k seized in police raids
HUNDREDS of high-value cannabis plants worth more than £100,0000 have been seized after police raided five drug factories in two weeks. The Batley and Spen Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) has thanked communities for their support after officers
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Here are some top tips for keeping warm as temperatures plummet
AS cold arctic air is set to move across the UK, plunging temperatures to as low as minus 10C, what can you do to keep yourself warm – both in and out of the house? Keep your curtains closed Curtains aren’t exactly airtight, but even the loosest
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When is it it going to snow in Bradford?
THE MET Office has issued a number of national severe weather warnings for snow and ice today. Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Willington, said: “As an Arctic maritime airmass settles across the UK temperatures will fall with widespread overnight
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Attacker left blood-covered room 'looking like a murder scene'
A MAN has been jailed for two years and three months after an attack on a fellow hostel resident left the room looking ‘like a murder scene.’ David Wright, 38, launched the attack on his victim on the day he was released on licence from a prison
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Bulls reveal opponents for their opening pre-season friendly
BRADFORD Bulls will begin their 2023 pre-season schedule against Dewsbury Rams. Mark Dunning's squad will make the short trip to the Tetley's Stadium on Sunday, January 15. The game will kick off at 2pm. The Bulls have already announced a warm-up
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New Census data reveals how Bradford has changed over the last decade
NEW Census data has revealed how Bradford has changed over the last decade. The 2021 Census, carried out on March 21 last year, was filled out by more than 24 million households across England and Wales. The latest numbers show increases in
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Strep A: Bradford schools issue latest update
A BIG Bradford school academy chain said it is actively monitoring the Strep A situation. Cases of the viral infection have been on the rise in the past week or so, with at least eight deaths now linked to Group A Streptococcus. It is a common
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Crash on Staithgate Roundabout causes queues on M606
MOTORISTS have faced delays on the motorway in Bradford this morning following a crash. There were large queues on the M606 due to the crash on the Staithgate Roundabout, causing delays of around 10 minutes. Join our Crime & Breaking
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Hat-trick hero Millie West earns Avenue first victory
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) went into their Regional Northeast League game away to Farsley Juniors Ladies full of confidence after playing well in recent matches without reward. Bradford took a 1–0 lead into the break through Millie West. West scored
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Reader letter: 'Brexit is Emperor with no clothes'
SIR - The Emperor has no clothes. His loyal courtiers claim he is magnificent, and, if he is not now, he will be, but there are whisperings in the corridors. To protect him his courtiers keep the Emperor well out of sight and only reluctantly speak
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Bradford City stars help launch new community hub and café near club’s home
SOME of Bradford City’s first-team stars helped officially open a new community hub and cafe run by the club’s charity after a £30,000 refurbishment. City Hub, which has been built in the former Bantams club shop at their Valley Parade ground,
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Reader letter: 'Truly inspiring young people'
SIR - Last Friday I had the great pleasure of attending a Duke of Edinburgh Awards ceremony held at Mary Magdalene CiC in Bradford. A number of dignitaries were present at the event including the Lord Mayor, Cllr Martin Love, invited by the building
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Delicious drinks and sweet treats at new Muffin Break cafe in The Broadway
A MAJOR food retailer has become the latest name to open a branch in Bradford. Muffin Break has officially opened the doors to its bakery café at The Broadway and the site includes a 76-seat area for people to enjoy a drink and a sweet treat.
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Man fined after being caught speeding on Bradford motorway
A MAN has been fined after being caught speeding on a Bradford motorway. Abdul Qadoos, 40, of Templars Way, Allerton, Bradford, faced one charge of speeding by exceeding the 70mph motorway limit and being caught on manned equipment. He was
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How Morrisons is helping customers reduce waste and save money this Christmas
MORRISONS is scrapping date labels and removing 'display until’ messaging on nearly 200 of its fresh fruit, vegetable and salad items. The changes are being made to urge customers to use their own judgment as to whether produce is good to eat after
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Reader letter: 'Danger drivers shame our city'
SIR - What an excellent letter from Stephen Leather (T&A letters, December 5) about quad bike convoys and the unfortunate death of one of the participants. He is particularly right in criticising the words of the Coroner, who appeared to see
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Opinion: December is a never-ending ‘to-do’ list
I’VE tried to be organised this year. I really have. I started Christmas shopping in August; squirreling bits and pieces away to try and ease the strain - determined not to be faced yet again with an entire list of presents still to be ticked off,
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Double delight for Bradford restaurant chain at top awards event
A BRADFORD restaurant has been recognised for its contribution to the food and hospitality industry with a double victory at a prestigious awards event. Qasim Khan, who is the son of the owner and restaurant manager, took home the award for Young
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Man banned after being caught speeding on major Bradford road
A MAN has been banned from driving after he was caught speeding on a major Bradford road. Khorum Parvez, 34, of Durham Road, Bradford, faced one charge of speeding. He was clocked at 73mph in a 50mph zone of Sir Fred Hoyle Way, also known
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Police want to identify this male as part of enquiries into 'serious offence'
POLICE have released a CCTV image of a male they would like to identify in connection with their enquiries into a serious offence in Bradford. It happened in the city on Monday. Join our Crime & Breaking News Facebook group to keep up
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Step into a winter wonderland at Harewood
VISITING Harewood House is always a treat. The 18th century house has art collections to rival the finest in Britain, and art is at the heart of the visitor experience this Christmas. The grand country house, north of Leeds, is celebrating
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What to expect from Harry and Meghan's new Netflix documentary
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix docuseries is sparking controversy before it has even aired. Harry and Meghan faced shouts of “Are you putting money before family?” and “Are you harming your family Harry?” from the media in New York as
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What is today's Wordle word? December 8 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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What to expect in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday December 8
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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Ten day warning to claim £3,500 and £324 cost of living payment before deadline
Pensioners across the country are being urged to act in the next ten days to avoid missing out on payments worth £3,500 a year. The deadline to apply for Pension Credit is on December 18. Claims can be made online and over the phone, with the
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Lanes closed after M62 incidents this morning
LANES are closed due to two broken down vehicles on the M62 this morning. There is slow traffic on the M62 Westbound from J26 M606 J1 (Chain Bar) to J25 A644 Wakefield Road (Brighouse) following a break down. In a separate incident, on the
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Woman taken to hospital after house fire
A WOMAN was taken to hospital following a house fire in Guiseley last night. The fire broke out in the kitchen of a two-story detached house on Old Hollings Hill. Fire crews from Shipley, Rawdon and Cookridge were called to the scene at 6.57pm
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Coroners' appeal to trace relatives of 53-year-old Bradford man
CORONERS' officers are appealing for help in tracing any known relatives of Paul Priestley, who lived in Bradford . Mr Priestley, who was 53, passed away on November 24. Anyone with any information should contact Bradford Coroners' Office
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Coroners' appeal to trace relatives of man who died last month
CORONERS' officers are appealing for help in tracing any known relatives of Malcolm Carroll, who lived in the Huddersfield area. Mr Carroll, aged 80, passed away on November 26. Anyone with any information should contact the Bradford Coroners
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Anger over delays to £9m facelift for railway station
ANGER has been voiced over continued delays to a long-awaited facelift of Keighley's railway station. Funding of £9 million has been 'ringfenced' for desperately-needed renovations to the historic building. But the much-promised work, first
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Why Bantams will have a Saturday off to begin 2023
CITY will have no game on the first Saturday of the new year. Mark Hughes' men were due to travel to Stockport for the first time since 2010. But the Edgeley Park trip scheduled for January 7 must be rearranged now because the Hatters will
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Care company offering £300 starting bonus to create 150 jobs in West Yokrshire
A care-in-your-own-home company is planning to create 150 jobs in West Yorkshire within the next three years. Blossom Homecare, based in Wakefield and owned by Asuquo Asuquo and his wife Mercy, has already created 12 much-needed jobs. Asuquo
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'Deeply regrettable' incident at nursery left boy with eye injury
A Bradford nursery has issued a statement after a four-year-old boy was reportedly poked in the eye with a metal snack knife. Yahiya Berzeviczny, who has autism, was left with a painful bloodshot eye after the incident, which apparently involved
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Bradford woman gets her last wish to see her mum before dying at just 33
A BRADFORD woman who battled an illness for nearly nine years has sadly died, with her final wish being granted the day before. Jaspreet Kundi, who lived in Shipley, died on Saturday at the age of just 33. Jaspreet had a grade four brain tumour
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Students pray in corridors as campaign for multi-faith prayer space continues
PARENTS of Muslim students at Bingley Grammar School feel they have ‘exhausted all avenues’ after campaigning for a multi-faith prayer room for five years. Parents have campaigned and raised the issue with the headteacher, but claim the matter
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Bargain Booze in the district could sell alcohol 24 hours a day
Concerns have been raised over a shop’s bid to sell alcohol 24 hours a day. The application, for Bargain Booze on Saltaire Road, Saltaire, will be discussed at a meeting of the Bradford Area Licensing Panel. "The Assistant Director Waste, Fleet
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The Bradford project opening youngsters' eyes to opportunities here in the city
A BRADFORD careers advisor says the district’s annual Bradford Manufacturing Weeks initiative is providing “huge value” in creating pathways towards employment. The careers initiative, run by the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, has
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BBC screening explores South Asian community in 1970s Bradford
PEOPLE will be able to travel back in time to 1970s Bradford tomorrow (Friday) when a special screening comes to the city. Bradford on the BBC in the 1970s – which captures the experiences of the city’s South Asian community, at a time when the
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Food crisis could continue for 'three or four years', Bradford food bank says
A BRADFORD food bank – which is continuing to see an increase in demand amid the cost of living crisis – has warned that the situation may not improve for another three or four years as families struggle to cope with rising prices. Amber Hussain
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Police investigating 'horrific' garage ramming incident in Bradford district village
POLICE are still investigating an incident that involved five masked suspects ramming a garage in a failed attempt to steal a vehicle in a Bradford district village this week. The incident took place between 12.45am and 12.55am Tuesday on Bridge
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Salon voucher worth £100 latest prize in T&A's 12 Days of Christmas competition
THERE’s another amazing opportunity to win a fantastic prize in the Telegraph & Argus’s 12 Days of Christmas campaign. The competition is now well underway and there are some great prizes to be won – right up until Wednesday, December 14. Readers
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Retro vibes at Bradford music event this Boxing Day
BRADFORDIANS can travel back in time this Boxing Day as a night of 1980s soul and R&B music comes to the city. A selection of DJs will be performing on the night, which is presented by Takeover Events and will be held at the Railway Social
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More than 4,000 people in Bradford area faced wait of 28 days or more to see GP
NEW NHS data has shown that more people are waiting a month for a GP appointment than at any time since records began in 2017. A total of 4,253 people in Bradford West faced a wait of 28 days or more to see a GP in October alone. A further 2,812
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Josh Stockton inspires Bulldogs to gargantuan victory
BRADFORD BULLDOGS hauled themselves off the bottom of NIHL North Two after a third-period goal blitz saw them beat Altrincham Aces 6-3. But while head coach Andy Brown was pleased his team snapped a four-game losing streak with the win on home
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Bradford school tells parents to 'set a good example' to children after verbal abuse
A BRADFORD school has urged parents to set a good example for children following recent incidents. Parents at Farnham Primary School, on Stratford Road in Little Horton, say they have been verbally abused by other parents at the start and end
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Full respect: City will take nothing for granted at goal-shy Gillingham
MARK Hughes insists City will not take strugglers Gillingham lightly as they eye a much-needed return to winning ways this weekend. The Kent side have scored just six goals in League Two this season to sit only two points off the bottom. The
