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Another school in the Bradford district confirms Strep A cases
ANOTHER school in the Bradford district has confirmed cases of Strep A. A letter sent out on Friday, December 9, to parents and guardians of pupils at Beckfoot Oakbank in Oakworth, Keighley, said: “We have been informed that a small number of students
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Woman taken to hospital after house fire
A WOMAN was taken to hospital suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation following a fire at her home today. She had managed to get out of her semi-detached bungalow in West Lane, Keighley, before the arrival of firefighters. Crews from
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Accused bomb maker and third Lockerbie conspirator now in US custody
A man accused of making the bomb that brought down Pan Am flight 103 over the Scottish town of Lockerbie is now in US custody. Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir al-Marimi is claimed to be the "third conspirator" behind the deadliest-ever terrorist
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Resident shocked to see person injured after crash on busy Bradford road
ROOLEY Lane in Bradford has been partially closed this afternoon (Sunday) after a person was reportedly injured in a collision with a vehicle. The accident is reported to have occurred shortly before 12.30pm on Rooley Lane near the junction of
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Urgent recall issued for North Face hoodies over 'serious risk of strangulation'
The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued a recall for North Face Hoodies due to them presenting "a serious risk of strangulation." The product is part of the clothing brand's Teen's Hoodie selection and has a model number of 7X4U.
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Marcus Rashford fans slam racist trolls after England's World Cup defeat
Marcus Rashford took to Instagram to share a picture of himself with one of his ‘football idols growing up’ David Beckham earlier this week and since England’s defeat against France on Saturday evening, the striker has received racist comments on his
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Will Gareth Southgate be sacked after England's World Cup defeat?
England’s quarter final World Cup defeat against France on Saturday evening has left fans wondering if the England boss will remain in charge. Gareth Southgate discussed his future after the defeat, saying: “I think whenever I finish these tournaments
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Driver caught running red traffic light has vehicle seized by Bradford police
A DRIVER running a set of red temporary traffic lights in Bradford was caught and had their vehicle seized by police. Temporary traffic lights were in place on Town Lane, Idle, last week when police stopped a driver contravening a red light.
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Female pedestrian dies after collision with van on Elland Road
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman pedestrian died in a fatal collision on Elland Road in Leeds on Saturday evening. The West Yorkshire Police's Major Collision and Enquiry Team (MCET) would like to speak to anyone who saw or has
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Missing man Scott Stanworth found safe and well
A MISSING man has been found safe and well. A spokesperson for the West Yorkshire Police said: "Scott Stanworth, who was the subject of a missing person's appeal over the weekend, has been found safe and well. "Thanks for sharing our appeal
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Traffic stopped on M62 near Bradford allows cows to be 'mooved' cows into field
A HERD of cows stopped traffic on the M62 near Bradford as police and highways officers moved them to a safe location. The cows were spotted in the westbound lane on the motorway between Junction 25 (Brighouse) and Junction 24 (Huddersfield) this
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Trapped man rescued after car descends embankment in one-vehicle crash
THE fire service had to rescue a man trapped in a vehicle which had descended an embankment in a crash on a rural Bradford district road. The crash, which happened at around 3.30am yesterday (Saturday), took place between Ilkley and Burley Woodhead
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What is today's Wordle word? December 11 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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New Coca-Cola Christmas truck dates revealed as it makes its way across the UK
The popular soft drinks company Coca-Cola has unveiled a series of new dates as its Christmas truck makes its way across the UK. The Coca-Cola Christmas truck is a holiday staple and first made its appearance when it hit our TV screens in 1995.
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Woman and two children escape from home hit by chimney fire that spread
A WOMAN and two children escaped from a home that was affected by a chimney fire which had spread. The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called at 12.30am today (Sunday) to a fire at a home on Bank Top, Southowram, Halifax. A spokesperson
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'He spent a lot of time hiding': Plea to home cats in time for Christmas
MEET Simon and Jimothy Spriggs - could you give them a home in time for Christmas? Simon came to Yorkshire Cat Rescue at Keighley after behaviour issues in his previous home. Says Hayley at YCR: “He was taken away from his siblings and mother
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'They say we will be out before Christmas’ - poignant letter from WW1 dad-of-four
EACH November there are generally a few stories from Bradford families put on social media sites regarding ancestors who lost their lives in the Great War. One such would send me on a trail even I could not believe... Members of a New Zealand Robinson
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Police locate and recover stolen delivery driver's car in Bradford
THE police recently recovered a stolen delivery driver's vehicle in Bradford. The West Yorkshire Police Steerside Enforcement Team, who recovered the vehicle, are investigating the car theft. A spokesperson for the Steerside Enforcement Team
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10 photos of Bradford's John Street Market
EVER since it opened in the 1930s, John Street Market was popular with Bradford shoppers. In autumn 1971 it was expanded, with a new frontage comprising shops and a bank. The old market had a modern look, but the tradition remained of traders calling
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Bradford Producing Hub awarded share of £1 million fund to develop artists
BRADFORD Producing Hub (BPH) has been announced as one of 16 recipients of the £1 million Jerwood Developing Artists Fund. With this funding, BPH will deliver PROPEL, a two-year skills development programme for 12 early-career producers and production
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Bradford twins who want to help others decide to cut long hair for charity
A PAIR of Bradford twin girls have made a heart-warming decision to cut their long locks to help children suffering from cancer. Twin five-year-olds, Aizah and Ailah Malik, who live in Bradford city centre, are getting their hair cut and then donating
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Vet warns pet owners of fatal Christmas dangers and give tips on how to avoid them
It won’t be long until Christmas Day and if you’ve got a pet, there’s some dangers to look out for in the lead up to the big day. From toxic plants and poisonous foods to accidents involving decorations, there are many risks for pets during the
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'Bradford project saved my life': Ex-soldier with dementia given honorary doctorate
A BRADFORD man who has a rare form of dementia has thanked the University of Bradford for saving his life after being awarded an honorary doctorate earlier this week. Michael Andrews, 63, made the moving revelation before being made an Honorary
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Inside Bradford restaurant after banqueting suite's £200,000 makeover
THE banqueting suite of a popular Bradford restaurant has been given a makeover worth more than £200,000. The Aagrah Midpoint Suite, at the Thornbury site, has undergone a significant upgrade. The investment is intended to make the suite one
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Man banned for using mobile phone while driving on road in Bradford
A MAN has been banned for using a mobile phone while driving on a Bradford road. Mohammed Ali Butt, 39, of Emm Lane, Bradford, faced one charge of using a handheld mobile phone/device while driving a motor vehicle on a road – endorsable offence
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Inside five-bedroom fully renovated Bradford house on sale for £375,000
HERE is a look inside a five-bedroom house in Bradford that's up for sale. The fully renovated detached house on Buttermere Road, Upper Bolton, has three bathrooms, conservatory, front and back gardens and has had a new roof. The living room features
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Warning drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving in winter clothes
With temperatures plummeting, drivers are being warned that wearing winter clothes while driving could land them a £5,000 fine. Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and therefore put you at risk of receiving a fine.
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Here's the latest food hygiene ratings for the Bradford district
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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Council quizzed on level of interest from traders in new Bradford market
THE Council has been asked about the level of interest from traders in the new Darley Street Market. The market is being built on the site of the old Marks & Spencer building. Work began in March this year and the market is expected to open
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Builder sped off from police at 100mph then lied saying he wasn’t the driver
A BUILDER who sped off from the police at more than 100mph up the A650 Aire Valley Road and then lied saying he wasn’t the driver has been spared an immediate jail sentence. Dominic Brennand was told to pull over in his Vauxhall Astra on Hard Ings
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Big freeze won't leave Hughes in the cold with City training
A MORNING training session at Valley Parade ensured City’s latest blank weekend was not completely wasted. Mark Hughes and the squad were in the middle of a work-out on the pitch yesterday when the news filtered through that they would not be boarding
