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Off-duty police officer photographed woman’s breasts, court told
An off-duty police officer pulled down a young woman’s top and photographed her breasts during a night out, a jury at Leeds Crown Court has been told. The woman, who was 18 at the time, told detectives in a video interview played in court how South
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Rise in online grooming and cyber crime described as 'very worrying'
PARENTS and people who work with children will soon be offered new guidance to help spot the “red flags” that children are being groomed or abused online. Councillors spoke of the “worrying” rise in cyber crime involving children and vulnerable
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TEAM OF THE WEEK: City man gets the nod after dominant display
HE has taken a while to find his feet in a City shirt, but Vadaine Oliver has started 2023 with a bang. With Andy Cook tending to get the nod over him up front, the former Gillingham striker had not started a league game since August until City's
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Arrivals from China who test Covid-positive will not have to isolate, minister says
Those arriving in the UK from China and test positive for Covid will not have to isolate, a Cabinet minister has confirmed. Transport Secretary Mark Harper said that the move to test those coming in from China was about “collecting information”
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Owner of iconic Bradford hotel will only consider 'knockout deal'
THE owner of one of Bradford’s most iconic hotels will only consider a “knockout deal” after it went up for sale for £3 million. The Midland Hotel, in Cheapside, in the city centre has appeared on property sale website, Rightmove. It is listed
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Did you get an e-bike or e-scooter for Christmas? Here's why you need to be careful
PEOPLE who have bought e-bikes and e-scooters as Christmas gifts are being warned of the dangers by West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS). Earlier this month a fire at a home on Luxor View in Harehills, Leeds, turned out to be caused by
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Dishonest driver jailed for persistently lying to police after being caught speeding
A DISHONEST driver has been jailed for persistently lying to the police after he was caught speeding and cutting up another vehicle at traffic lights. Jay, or Gibran, Hussain, 34, pleaded guilty to four offences of intending to pervert the course
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Support for Bradford housing provider amid cost of living crisis
NEWLY-appointed contractors have stepped up to deliver much-needed support for Incommunities' customers this Christmas. Equans, Wates, IAG Regeneration and Sustainable Building Services have all donated to the social housing landlord’s Lightening
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Scenes 'like a game of dodgems' as five vehicles damaged on icy road
Residents on a Bradford road woke up to a shocking scene as a ‘game of dodgems’ unfolded on their icy street - with a Land Rover ending up in a garden. Five vehicles were damaged as residents told of a quick-fire series of three collisions from
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Two 16-year-old boys arrested after armed police scrambled to major Bradford road
TWO teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm following an incident in Bradford. Armed police were scrambled to the scene, on Great Horton Road, on Monday, January 2. Two 16-year-old boys were arrested and have
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Woman who made grooming gang claims convicted of perverting course of justice
A woman who claimed she was the victim of an Asian grooming gang has been convicted of perverting the course of justice. Eleanor Williams, 22, published pictures of her injuries and an account of being groomed, trafficked and beaten, on Facebook
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Bradford foodbank overwhelmed by more than £10k in donations after devastating flood
BRADFORD’S oldest foodbank has thanked donators for their support after a devastating flood just a week before Christmas. Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank saw thousands of pounds’ worth of food ruined due to a burst pipe in the loft. It has
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When to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower in the UK for January 2023
With 2023 now underway, we have the first meteor shower of the year and you can look out for it tonight (January 3). The Quadrantid meteor shower is expected to peak on Tuesday evening with clear skies visible until the early morning of January
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New date sorted for City's FA Youth Cup clash with Chelsea
CITY’S youngsters will take on Chelsea this Saturday in their rearranged FA Youth Cup clash. The third-round tie had been due to take place on December 17 but was called off because of a frozen pitch at Kingsmeadow. They will now try again
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West Yorkshire trust creates early years teaching opportunities
A trust is funding apprenticeships via levy transfer, helping to provide career opporuntieis in early years teaching. The Halifax Opportunities Trust (HOT) Learning and Apprenticeships team is working with Covéa Insurance to support the delivery
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Bradford district described as a 'place of great talent and limitless potential'
BOSSES at a housing association have described the Bradford district as a "place of great talent and limitless potential". Manningham Housing Association (MHA) manages more than 1,400 homes for over 6,000 residents in Bradford and Keighley.
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Where to dispose of your Christmas tree in Bradford - all you need to know
RESIDENTS in Bradford have been reminded where they can dispose of their Christmas tree. As Twelfth Night is here on Thursday, January 5, traditionally the day people take down their Christmas tree and festive decorations, Bradford Council has
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Girl, 16, tragically died in her home on Christmas day
Police have confirmed that a 16-year-old girl tragically died in her home on Christmas day - as they continue to examine the reason behind her sad passing. West Yorkshire Police said the teen was found at an address in Middleton, Leeds, on December
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Jet2 praised for its work as beach and holiday provider in major survey
JET2holidays and Jet2CityBreaks have won a prestigious stutus from a national consumer publication. The airline has once again been named Which? Recommended Providers, with Jet2holidays finishing joint-top of Which?’s annual survey of beach and
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Bradford business reaches out to local primary school children
A BRADFORD accountancy firm has helped children at a local primary school learn more as part of a Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) fair. Watson Buckle helped children at Sandal Primary School in Baildon learn about accountancy,
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Bradford engineering firm makes double acquisition
BRADFORD-based Ormandy Rycroft Engineering has completed a double acquisition. Ormandy, which is based in Lidget Green, has acquired heating ventilation and air conditioning solutions provider HRS Hevac Ltd as well as plates and gaskets supplier
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Drivers warned as section of major Bradford district road shut for roadworks
DRIVERS have been warned about the closure of a section of a major Bradford district due to roadworks. Part of Valley Road between Bradford and Shipley is shut today (Tuesday, January 3) and at least into tomorrow (Wednesday, January 4) due to
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Parents, don't be selfish - keep unwell children off school amid latest advice
PARENTS in Bradford are being urged to follow the latest advice and keep children off school if they are unwell and have a fever. The back-to-school advice comes amid high levels of flu, Covid-19 and Strep A disease nationally. The UK Health
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First-time buyer numbers fall nine per cent says Bradford-based building society
THE number of first-time buyers is estimated to have fallen by around nine per cent in 2022, according to analysis by a Bradford-based building society. Across the UK, the number of people taking their first step onto the property ladder was estimated
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Footballer subjected to alleged racial abuse by spectator at Guiseley match
A footballer was allegedly subjected to racist abuse by a spectator whilst playing for his club this week. A spectator was ejected from the Sir Tom Finney Stadium for allegedly shouting abuse at Bamber Bridge FC’s Nathan Pond during their 2-1 Northern
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First look as Bradford man returns for second series of TV show
A BRADFORD man enjoyed his return as one of the experts for the bigger, second series of a TV show. Saf Fakir, a bespoke furniture maker from Thornbury, is one of eight experts on The Woodland Workshop, a 10-part series on Quest, which starts today
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New Greggs open its doors at Tesco store in Bradford
A new Greggs shop has opened in Bradford, bringing 12 new jobs to the area. The Greggs store has opened in Tesco Extra on Great Horton Road, featuring the chain’s freshly prepared Greggs favourites and hot drinks. Customers will also be able
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Ten-man Thackley stun Garforth as last-gasp goal from player-manager wins thriller
THACKLEY moved 10 points clear of the relegation zone yesterday, after new player-manager Tom Greaves netted a dramatic last-gasp winner in a thrilling 4-3 win at high-flying Garforth Town. The hosts went into this Northern Counties East League
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TV signals could be disrupted as work is carried out to improve mobile networks
TV signals in Liversedge could be interrupted in the coming days as work is carried out to improve mobile networks. The aim is to boost the speed, performance and coverage of mobile networks in Liversedge. There is a small chance these upgrades
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Emergency services rush to three-vehicle crash as car ends up in Bradford garden
A CAR ended up in a garden following a three-vehicle crash in Bradford this morning (Tuesday, January 3). Emergency services rushed to the collision on Averingcliffe Road, off Harrogate Road, Eccleshill. When the Telegraph & Argus visited
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Leeds land versatile defender early as Wober waltzes in from Austria
LEEDS have signed Austria defender Max Wober from RB Salzburg for an undisclosed fee, subject to a work permit. The 24-year-old, who can operate at both centre-back and left-back, is Leeds' first signing in the January transfer window after agreeing
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Do you know any relatives of Bradford man who died last month?
CORONER'S Officers are appealing for help in tracing any known relatives of a Bradford man. Richard Swanson, aged 76, passed away on December 14. He lived in the Bradford area. Anyone with any information should contact the Bradford Coroner's
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Defender Kelleher poised for permanent exit from Bradford City
FIACRE Kelleher will become the first January exit from Valley Parade after being recalled from Solihull Moors. The Irish centre half has been on loan with the National League club this season, playing 20 games in all competitions and scoring one
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Man fined after he was caught using a mobile phone while driving on Bradford road
A MAN has been fined for driving while using a mobile phone in Bradford. Twana Mohammed Nabi, 32, of Lister Gardens, Manningham, Bradford, faced a charge of using a handheld mobile phone/device while driving a motor vehicle on a road. He was
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'Extremely dangerous' conditions around school force it to open later than planned
A BRADFORD school has explained why it will open later than usual today. Saltaire Primary School say conditions around the premises are "extremely dangerous" due to the ice. It means the school will not open its doors until 10am to allow pupils
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Woman in court for assault charges and criminal damage at police station
A WOMAN has appeared in court for assault charges and causing criminal damage at a Bradford police station. Sarah Lee, 43, of Park Road, Thackley, Bradford, was given a community order for the four charges she faced. She faced three separate
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Watch: The moment Bantams legend was unmasked on popular TV show
CHRIS Kamara has shared the moment he shocked his grandchildren when he was revealed as the first to leave a popular family TV show. The former Bradford City player and manager was unmasked as Ghost on ITV’s The Masked Singer. It was the first
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Well-known brand will stop selling products in UK after fall in sales
A popular brand has announced it will stop selling its products in the UK. Kiwi, a well-known brand of shoe polish, has confirmed that dwindling sales means it will no longer sell in the UK. The company said it is a result of the increase in
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Police slam 999 caller who complained about the way someone was parked
SOMEONE rang the 999 emergency line to complain about another driver’s parking forcing them to reverse out of their own space. West Yorkshire Police's Contact Management Centre shared details of the call to highlight the importance of using 999
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The new items at McDonald's this week amid major menu changes
McDonald’s has announced a brand-new item coming to menus this week. The fast-food chain will launch its new wrap, the Spicy Sriracha Chicken One on Wednesday. It is made with either crispy chicken breast or grilled chicken, spicy sriracha
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Drivers warned of changes to Highway Code which could see them fined
Drivers have been warned to make sure they are up to date on new changes to the Highway Code, or risk fines and penalty points. Several changes were made to road laws in the UK in 2022, and motoring experts at LeaseElectricCar.co.uk have researched
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DWP reveal expected dates for new £1350 cost of living payments
Millions of people across the UK will receive £1,350 of Government support through cost-of-living payments this year. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced more detail on the next round of cost of living support unveiled in the
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What is seasonal affective disorder? See the top tips to help with the winter blues
As the January Blues descend, many of us will feel the effect of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) but what is it? SAD is a type of depression that comes and goes depending on the season, according to the NHS. The mood changes can happen all
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Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take the quiz to find out
Being born in Britain might make you confident you have a decent grasp of what it means to be British. However, you may find the UK’s citizenship test is slightly more difficult than you’d first imagined. The set of 24 questions
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Fewer smokers in Bradford as council encourage people to give up
The number of smokers in Bradford continues to fall as new figures show a further 23 per cent of smokers in the district have given up. Office for National Statistics figures recorded the lowest proportion of smokers in the UK to date, with e-cigarettes
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37 suspects awaiting trial over alleged historic child sex abuse
DOZENS of people are awaiting trial for a series of historic child sexual exploitation cases in the district – a report has revealed. There are currently 37 suspects due to stand trial due to investigations by West Yorkshire Police’s Operation
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Woman excited by her firm’s future as it moves to bigger shop in district
A WOMAN has decided to move her Bradford district business to a bigger shop after she relocated. Patten Home Gifts started as a home-based fragrance business in July 2020 for owner Carissa Patten. The business quickly grew and opened a shop
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Bradford's Muslim community invited to attend mental health workshop
MEMBERS of Bradford’s Muslim community are being invited to a workshop on mental health and wellbeing next week. The Al-Khair Foundation, working in partnership with training consultants Aksaa, will deliver the short course for men and women who
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Homes plan for hotel building dating back to 1890s
A HOTEL building that dates back to the 1890s could be converted into housing if new plans are approved. A planning application to convert the Five Rise Hotel in Bingley – which has nine bedrooms and a restaurant, into two houses will be considered
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'Thirty six is the new 30': Derbyshire's age no issue with Bantams boss
MARK Hughes insists age is just a number with new City recruit Matt Derbyshire. The 36-year-old’s arrival at Valley Parade on an 18-month contract has raised some eyebrows at the start of the transfer window. Derbyshire first played with Hughes