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Police officer 'mortified' to be on trial after taking photo of woman’s cleavage
A Yorkshire police officer has told a jury he is “mortified” to be on trial accused of sexually assaulting a young woman in a pub, saying she consented to him taking a photograph of her cleavage. Married father-of-four Pc Paul Hinchcliffe, 46,
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Controversy of Still Wearing Face Masks-Arghavan Afshari,Prince Henry’s GrammarSchool
The first cases of coronavirus in Leeds and Bradford were introduced in March 2020, which was a large amount of time ago, however caused many short term and long term effects on everybody. The National Health Service was highly affected, many people
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Bright and popular teenage girl died after taking MDMA for first time at sleepover
A POPULAR and well-liked teenage girl from Oxenhope died when she suffered a cardiac arrest after taking MDMA, an inquest has found. Lila-Grace Smith was just 17 when she lost her life after taking the drug in powder form while with friends at
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Bradford Premier League hails 34 Clubmark members as sides show off fine facilities
BRADFORD Premier League president David Young and chief executive Alan Birkinshaw have praised clubs for their hard work in 2022 in a New Year message. They highlighted the achievements of the 34 who secured Clubmark accreditation in 2022 and praised
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'Remarkable' Stephen Hawking items on display in Bradford
A DISPLAY of extraordinary items from Stephen Hawking's office - including a rare copy of his PhD thesis and his wheelchair - is to open in Bradford. For the first time outside London significant objects from Professor Hawking, acquired by the
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Bulls offer opportunity to become kitman for the day
BRADFORD Bulls are offering one of their younger fans an incredible chance to play an important role in helping the first-team. They are holding a prize draw, with the Under-18 supporter who wins it getting to become kitman for the day. In
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Burglar behind the bar asked pub manager 'What are you going to do about it?'
THE manager of a Bradford city centre pub feared that a burglar was going to smash a glass jar in her face when she found him crouching behind the bar with a hammer. Prolific criminal Andrew Parrington and two accomplices woke the woman and her
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Tesco issues recall and 'do not eat' warning over product which may contain metal
Tesco has issued a food recall over a product which may contain small pieces of metal, making it unsafe to eat. The supermarket is urging customers not to eat Wicked Kitchen Spinach & Wild Garlic Ravioli. The batch affected by the recall is
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Young Bantams midfielder Wilson extends Brighouse loan
CITY youngster Jack Wilson’s loan at Brighouse Town has been extended. It will now see the teenage midfielder stay at the Northern Premier League Division One East club until March 4. Wilson netted twice in a 3-0 win over Tadcaster Albion on
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Man fined for driving without reasonable care for others in district
A MAN has been fined for driving without reasonable consideration to others in the Bradford district. Luke Lachhar, 35, of Oddfellows Street, Scholes, Cleckheaton, faced one charge of driving a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road/in a public
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Dry January: What is it and what alcohol free drinks can you swap too?
After a festive season of enjoying an extra drink or two, many will be taking under the challenge of Dry January. As the endless Christmas parties, extra drink or two and of course New Year's Eve party can lead to the body needing a well-earned
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Man who fled from fatal crash scene jailed after failing to stop for police
A man who fled the scene of a collision in Leeds - leaving a pedestrian with fatal injuries - has been jailed. Kyle Charlesworth, aged 28, from Furlong Road, Goldthorpe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, was driving without a licence and was uninsured
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Bradfordians sell Prime hydration drink for more than £100 on online market
PEOPLE in Bradford are selling bottles of the popular drink Prime for vast amounts of money online. Over the last few months, stores in the UK have started stocking the new hydration drink, which has become popular in the USA thanks to creators
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Fallen tree blocks road on border of Bradford and Leeds
A LARGE tree fell down and blocked off a road on the border of Bradford and Leeds last night. "It fell down at around 10pm last night," said local resident Idris, who did not want to give his last name. The fallen beech tree was blocking Woodhall
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St John Ambulance set to open three new cadet units in and around Bradford
ST John Ambulance is looking to open new cadet units in Bradford, Otley and Skipton as part of plans to open 15 such centres in England. The national first aid and healthcare charity is targeting Youth Investment Fund areas and those areas with
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Businesses scrap plans for investment due to rising inflation, says Chamber research
INFLATION has caused businesses to effectively dismantle plans for investment, research from West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has revealed. The Chamber’s Quarterly Economic survey for the final three months of 2022 showed that significant
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Bradford man appears in court for possession of knife in public place
A BRADFORD man has avoided being locked up for possession of a pocket knife in a public place. Ben Adamson, 34, of Orchard Grove, was committed to detention for a total of three months, suspended for 12 months, for two offences. In the first
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New 'ultra-transmissible' Covid 'Kraken' variant sparks warning from WHO
Health experts have issued a warning over a new “ultra-transmissible” Covid strain spreading across the UK. The new Covid XBB.1.5 variant dubbed “The Kraken” currently surging across the US has already been spotted in parts of the UK. The World
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Looking back at the 30-somethings who rolled back the years at Valley Parade
NEW City recruit Matt Derbyshire is “as fit as a butcher’s dog” at 36 according to Mark Hughes. Here’s a selection of other “golden oldies” who rolled back the years to show they were still in their prime for City. GARY JONES Phil
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New 'Kraken' variant of Covid-19 set to increase hospital pressures as warning issued
A NEW variant of Covid-19 called 'Kraken' is set to heap further pressure on hospitals as health experts have issued a warning to the UK. Reports suggest the Omicron variant XBB.1.5, nicknamed Kraken, is already in the UK and is likely to lead
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Mini-Mayor helps to officially open up new-look district school
A BRADFORD Primary school’s makeover has been given an official opening by a Civic dignitary who was assisted by a mini-Mayor. Low Ash Primary School, in Wrose Road, Wrose, officially opened its new-look offices, nursery, library and entrance at
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Missing woman found safely after police appeal
A MISSING woman who was at the centre of a police appeal has now been found. West Yorkshire Police said:" Thanks for sharing our appeal." Want to keep up with all the latest court and crime news? Join our Bradford Crime & Breaking News Facebook
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Woman jailed for over a year for two serious burglaries at homes in Bradford district
A DRUG addict has been jailed for 15 months for two serious burglaries at homes in Wilsden and Bradford city centre. Stacey Waller, 40, of Grattan Road, Bradford, was linked to the £7,000 raid on a family home in Wilsden by a scarf with her DNA
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Floral tributes to young mum as cordon remains in place today at fatal crash scene
FAMILY and loved ones have left floral tributes for Amber Deakin after the young mum was killed in a devastating crash. Balloons have been tied to a lampost close to where the collision took place and a growing number of flowers have been left.
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Yorkshire Water is seeking seven IT apprentices in Bradford
YORKSHIRE Water is recruiting for seven IT apprentices to work in a variety of roles in Bradford. Roles include cyber security and information security analyst, process design, IT asset management and successful candidates will get hands-on experience
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Need replacement car today after other one stolen? Not 999 call say police
SOMEONE rang the 999 emergency line...to see if police could sort them out with a replacement car after their previous one was stolen. West Yorkshire Police's Contact Management Centre shared details of the call to highlight the importance of using
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Man wanted in connection to theft investigations, a burglary and vehicle targeting
POLICE are appealing for information on Joseph Sandford, who is wanted in connection with several theft investigations in Leeds. He is also wanted in connection with a burglary and crimes where vehicles have been targeted in the city centre.
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Rail strikes will leave a 'sour taste', Bradford professor claims
AS RAIL strikes continue, a University of Bradford professor has spoken of how long-running industrial action is affecting the supply chain. Dr Kamran Mahroof, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Analytics at the University of Bradford, argued
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Asda's new vegan range for January backed by reality TV star
ASDA has launched two new ranges with more than 100 products in its new vegan ranges. The OMV! range contains "decadent, tasty treats" while the Plant Based range offers nutritionally balanced meat-free meals. Meat-loving Married at First
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Man arrested after E-fit appeal
A MAN has been arrested after an e-fit appeal was issued in relation to an alleged assault in a Bradford village. A 24-year-old man was arrested on Main Street, Wilsden, on November 26, where a woman was approached. Police have thanked everyone
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'Fearful' Leeds claim crucial point against Hammers as much-loved Klich bids farewell
LEEDS boss Jesse Marsch admitted his side cannot play without fear for the full 90 minutes following their 2-2 home Premier League draw against West Ham. Rodrigo's second-half strike rescued a point for Leeds after Lucas Paqueta's penalty and Gianluca
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Pub apologises to diners after Christmas Day 'disaster'
A pub has apologised after several customers left without eating on Christmas Day - despite paying over £50 a head for their meal. The Holly Hill Inn in Richmond, North Yorkshire, was fully booked for Christmas dinner - with families from the
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Hundreds of people come together in Bradford district to raise £10k for hospice
THOUSANDS of pounds were raised as more than 350 people came together in the Bradford district for the the inaugural Winter Solstice Strider - a 10k or 5k head torch run. The event, which took place on the St Ives Estate in Bingley, raised £10,000
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Hackney Carriage taxi seized after being stopped by police on Bradford road
A HACKNEY Carriage taxi was seized by police after it was stopped on a road in the Bradford district yesterday (Wednesday). The Steerside Enforcement Team tweeted: "We stopped this Hackney Carriage licensed taxi today in Shipley. "It was found
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New Prime energy drink coming to the UK, KSI and Logan Paul announce
Youtubers KSI and Logan Paul have announced a new version of their hugely popular Prime energy drink is coming to the UK. The new Prime drink will be for over 18s only, the pair have confirmed. In a video announcing the new Prime drink, the
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Reader letter: 'Time to call this Government out'
SIR - Since 2019, when we were being warned of the “hard” left of the Labour party’s Jeremy Corbyn and their Marxist policies, we have sat back and watched helplessly as the already right wing Tory party has been commandeered by a very extreme right
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Dad celebrates winning £30,000 Disney holiday and big cash prize
A WEST Yorkshire dad was over the moon to win a £30,000 Disney holiday and cash prize. Scott Boyle, of Pontefract, will be taking his wife and eight-year-old daughter to Florida. Stock market-listed BOTB offers a dream car to competition entrants
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Looking for an air fryer? Check out these cheap January deals
Demand for air fryers has soared by 3000% in a year as people are looking for ways to offset soaring fuel bills. The cooking gadget is able to cook a wide variety of food and has been found to be significantly more cost-efficient than cookers.
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More details emerge after death of man killed in horror M62 Lamborghini crash
A BRADFORD man killed in a horror crash on the M62 was identified by his dental records, the opening of his inquest was told. Mohammed Shaan Hussain, 20 and from Bradford, died after the black Lamborghini Urus he was travelling in overturned on
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Reader letter: Sack the Government?
SIR - If this Conservative Government was an employee of a capitalist company (whose philosophy they claim to have) they would be sacked on the spot. They are are entirely responsible for the destruction of the NHS which has been in progress for
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Reward of £1,000 offered in hunt for man wanted over Bradford kidnapping
A £1,000 reward is being offered for information on the whereabouts of a man wanted in connection with a kidnap and robbery in Bradford. Emmanuel Sherriff, 26, is being sought by officers following the offence which took place on Sackville Street
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Reader letter: 'Pathetic sentences for danger drivers'
SIR - Re Bob Watson's letter 'Weak Sentencing' (T&A letters, December 30): As I look forward to what 2023 may herald for us, it is plainly obvious to all who read this publication that the abysmal standards of driving often highlighted in the
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Opinion: Will today's kids grow up to have model railways spread out in their lofts?
IN and among the brash razzle dazzle of Christmas TV was a gentle comedy about two middle-aged blokes in a field. Shining brightest of all, Detectorists was the surprise hit of the festive telly season. The Bafta-winning BBC comedy returned
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Two men remain in police custody after crash which killed young mum
TWO men still remain in custody this morning following a crash on a Bradford road which left a young mum dead. Two men were arrested after the crash on Baildon Road (B6151), Baildon, near the junction with Pasture Road, at 11.47pm on Tuesday evening
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Tributes pour in for 'amazing mother with heart of gold' after tragic crash death
Tributes have been pouring in for a much-loved Bradford mum who tragically died in a horror crash. Amber Deakin was the passenger in a silver Vauxhall Vectra which flipped over and crashed on Baildon Road (B6151), near its junction with Pasture
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Clarity sought on reopening of Skipton to Colne railway
PENDLE councillors have called for government clarity on prospects for reopening the Skipton to Colne railway line, which campaigners say could lead to faster travel right across the north and, in particular, boost east Lancashire towns. The calls
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Plans for 4G mast next to 'iconic' Yorkshire Three Peaks route
A PLANNED 82 foot (25m) high 4G telecommunications mast in protected moorland next to the ‘iconic’ Yorkshire Three Peaks route has been described as ‘incongruous clutter’. The application by Clarke Telecom, is part of a Shared Rural Network project
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Here's why a Bradford school was forced to close this morning
A SCHOOL in Bradford will be closed to all students today. Bradford Council issued a notice this morning to say that Beckfoot Heaton Primary, on Haworth Road, Bradford, will be closed due to an issue with its gas supply A spokesperson for the
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Pledge to allay fears over hotel conversion scheme
A MAJOR scheme to transform a landmark Keighley building is still on track, developers have vowed. The removal of scaffolding from the former Victoria Hotel premises had sparked fears in the town that the £1m-plus project was floundering. But
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'I spent five minutes chatting to Pele about the Bradford City fire'
WHEN Mike Smith spotted soccer legend Pele sitting on his own at the top table of a Football League dinner, he seized his chance. "It was between courses and people had gone off to get drinks and to the toilet. When I saw Pele just sitting there
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Man avoids jail for stealing toiletries from Bradford district chemist
A BRADFORD man has avoided jail after stealing toiletries from a district chemist. Darren Smith, 46, of Luke Road, appeared in court to face two charges. In the first offence, theft from a shop, he was handed an eight-week prison sentence,
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People urged to report any suspicions of modern slavery in Bradford
PEOPLE from all backgrounds can be victims of modern slavery – Council bosses have been told. And one police officer working to help vulnerable children and adults in Bradford urged people to contact police if they came across anyone who they felt
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Bradford church offers warm space and chance to relax
A BRADFORD church is offering people a warm space and a chance to relax. Holy Trinity Church, at Trinity Place in Bingley, is offering residents a warm space and chance to relax from 10.30am to 12noon on Tuesdays. People can enjoy a cuppa and
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Workforce shortages see fewer fully-trained GPs in Bradford amid record demand
AS pressures on NHS services mount, fewer fully trained GPs are practising in Bradford and Craven than last year, new figures show. NHS Digital figures show there were 386 full-time equivalent GPs in the former NHS Bradford District and Craven
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Man in balaclava stealing from car boot told police he was out for late-night walk
A MAN in a balaclava seen stealing from the boot of a Mercedes told the police he was out for a walk at dead of night miles from his home. Danny Thomas, 30, of Burneston Gardens, Buttershaw, Bradford, was pursued and apprehended near the scene
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Bradford developer hails success of latest Nano Park venture with more on way
A BRADFORD developer, which specialises in creating combined workshop and office space, has announced its latest venture has been fully let in record time. The Nano Park Company, based off Rooley Lane in the city, bought a one-acre site in Armley
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Latest inspection for Bradford mental health hospital with troubled past
AN independent mental health hospital with a troubled past has been told to improve by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Cygnet Hospital Wyke, on Huddersfield Road, has faced a series of serious concerns and damning inspection reports in recent
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Bradford district town set for Active Travel Hub after £50,000 grant award
CYCLING, walking and community groups are celebrating after successfully bidding for a £50,000 grant to create an Active Travel Hub in a Bradford district town. Groups in Shipley including Margaret Carey Foundation, Capital of Cycling, Shipley
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Sneak peek at next show in new series as Dr Amir treats patients on the road
A BRADFORD doctor is treating patients on the road in his latest TV series. Dr Amir Khan is the presenter of GPs Mobile Surgery, from the makers of GPs: Behind Closed Doors, which has been treating people when they have opted to have a real doctor's
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Inspector dismisses appeal for new phone booth on busy road
A PLANNING inspector has dismissed claims that a digital roadside advertisement would not distract drivers, pointing out that the whole point of advertisements is to attract attention. Last year, Bradford Council refused planning permission to
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The amount raised from hiring out council headquarters for filming revealed
MORE than £56,000 was raised from hiring out Bradford Council’s headquarters for filming TV and movies over the last five years, it can be revealed. City Hall has been used as a location for filming a host of TV shows including Peaky Blinders and
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Bradford travel boss gives tips to holidaymakers ahead of 2023 getaway
A BRADFORD district travel agent boss has given advice for holidaymakers as he expects a busy 2023 for bookings. Tony Mann, director of Idle Travel based at Enterprise Five in Bradford Road, says there is an appetite for travel this year after
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'Carnage-inducing' Bradford band to release debut EP this month
A BRADFORD alternative rock band are excited to release their debut EP later this month. Drella - headed by vocalist and Guitarist Jonny Whyatt - are set to put out 'Silence' on Friday, January 27. Recorded by Luke Haran (Terrorvision, Wolforna
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Eyesore listed building in need of 'substantial' repair could be restored
AN EYESORE city centre building in need of “substantial” repair could soon be restored. Long derelict 8 Rawson Place is arguably one of the ugliest shopfronts in Bradford – sealed off with rotting wooden boards and metal shutters. Despite its
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Another rail fare dodger is fined by the courts and must now pay more than £400
A MAN faces a bill of more than £400 after dodging a train fare between Leeds and Bradford. Jasper Emor, 48, of Marina Drive, Bradford, faced one charge of travelling on the railway without paying a fare. He travelled between Leeds and Bradford
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'It is causing disruption to our children’s learning' - Bradford parents frustrated
PARENTS have spoken of their frustrations after a Bradford sent a whole Key Stage home until next week. Yesterday Saltaire Primary School, on Albert Road, closed to Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 pupils until Monday, January 9 due to a boiler malfunction.
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Man avoids driving ban as he would have lost job made for him after murder sentence
A MAN avoided a driving ban because he would have lost a job created for him following a murder sentence. Geoffrey Laycock, of St Anne's Road, Belle Vue, Doncaster, appeared at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court last month. The 52-year-old
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New-look Bulls braced for fascinating squad number reveal next week
BULLS will reveal their 2023 squad numbers next Tuesday (January 10) in their Southbank Events Venue at Odsal. Mark Dunning's roster for the upcoming season has been bolstered with the signings of Jack Walker, Tom Holmes, Michael Lawrence and Bodene
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Cullen congratulates champion and friend but laments key misses at Worlds
JOE Cullen is off on holiday to Barbados this week, and he admits his wife is grateful the darts are staying back in Wyke. He was still in England on Tuesday night though, and after watching his beloved Manchester United beat Bournemouth 3-0 in
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NATH'S NATTERS: Bantams banter as we go behind the scenes for away day antics
THE new year is here, and we're all in good spirits aren't we City fans? It was all looking a bit rubbish on Boxing Day, after yet another loss at Carlisle, meaning the Bantams STILL haven't won there since 1985. But December 29 brought a first
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Hughes offers words of advice for Bradford City's forgotten man Young
JAKE Young has been told to stay positive as City mull over whether to send him out on loan. The former Forest Green striker joined the club on a three-year deal but has not seen any league involvement for nearly four months after scoring four
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Top 10 job titles that may increase your car insurance costs - Is yours on the list?
Car insurance can be an annoying cost to deal with, but factors such as where you live, dashcams and adding a named driver can bring down the cost. However, did you know your job title can often affect how much you will be paying for premiums?