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Wright takes step to next level after "absolutely loving" Bantams loan spell
TYREIK Wright was unveiled as a Plymouth player and admitted: I couldn’t turn it down. The winger has joined the League One leaders for an undisclosed fee after Aston Villa cut short his City loan. Wright, who has signed a “long-term” deal
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Bradford Council chief Kersten England set to leave post - see the full statement
Bradford Council chief executive Kersten England CBE is set to retire after eight years serving the city. The CEO, who has worked in local government for 33 years, will leave her role at the end of June 2023. Ms England announced the news
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Police close another Bradford road following incident
POLICE have been forced to close another Bradford road this evening. Cliffe Avenue is shut both ways from Baildon Road to Old School Way. ⚠️ SERVICE UPDATE ⚠️ Incident on Cliffe Ave Baildon, road closed by police. Service 626
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Woman involved in massive head-on crash dies
LATEST NEWS: Margaret Loveday, 76, named as woman who died after head-on crash A WOMAN who was involved in a head-on crash earlier today has died. Emergency services were called to Brighouse and Denholme Gate Road, close to the junction with
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Female pedestrian fighting for life after being hit by truck on busy Bradford road
LATEST NEWS: Woman hit by truck in Bradford city centre still fighting for life A FEMALE pedestrian is fighting for her life after being hit by a truck on a busy Bradford road. An air ambulance was used as police and medics attended the collision
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Crash on major Bradford road causes slow traffic
ONE of Bradford's busiest roads is running slowly this evening following a crash. Leeds Road - which helps connect Bradford to Leeds - is where the collision has occurred. According to the Telegraph & Argus' Traffic & Travel page, there is
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Cleckheaton burst brings hope but Alnwick answer back in fine style to win
FOR a few fleeting minutes, it looked as if Cleckheaton might win their Regional One North East home clash against second-placed Alnwick. Trailing 14-6, fifth-placed Cleck scored two tries in three minutes via their lively backs Mikey Hayward and
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Annual cost of running hot baths predicted to rise by over £1k in 2023
The annual cost of running hot baths is predicted to rise to over £1,000 this year, a water company has said. Yorkshire Water is expecting this usual practice to go up by almost 90% to £1,023 in 2023. The company said that although water rates
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Water company reveals reason you shouldn’t pour leftover Baileys down the sink
With the festive season over and many Brits now taking part in Dry January, you may be looking to clear out any remnants of alcohol leftover in your house from Christmas. If this includes a bottle of Baileys or any cream-based liqueur, experts
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'It has really upset everyone in the area' - Councillors and residents react to crash
COUNCILLORS and residents have reacted with sadness following a huge crash which left a woman fighting for her life and a man in hospital. Emergency services were called to the junction of Brighouse and Denholme Gate Road and Halifax Road, Shelf
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Violent 'thug’ ferociously attacked two young women in street
A ‘VIOLENT thug’ has been jailed for four years and three months for ferociously attacking two young women after one of them raised a concern that a young child in his BMW was unrestrained on the front seat. James Hill became enraged when one of
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How you can save money at pubs in the district during January - all the details
A NUMBER of pub chains, which have sites in the Bradford district, have released a series of offers during January to help parents entertain their children for less. Greene King brands Hungry Horse, Farmhouse Inns and Wacky Warehouse have released
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Annual tribute paid to air crew that died in crash: PHOTOS
A MEMORIAL service has been held again in tribute to a Canadian air crew which died during a Second World War training flight. The six airmen perished when their Wellington bomber crashed above Oakworth on January 2, 1944. A commemorative service
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Model railway club hits the buffers after losing its premises
SKIPTON'S model railway club is appealing for new premises, after its current clubrooms were condemned just before Christmas. The Skipton and District Railway Society, which was formed in 1968, in the same year British Railways imposed a ban on
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Woman, 88, given licence points after speeding on district road
AN 88-YEAR-OLD woman has been fined for speeding on a Bradford district road. Olma Wright, of Bradford Old Road, Cottingley, Bingley, faced one charge of speeding after being caught by an automatic camera device exceeding 30 miles per hour soeed
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West Ham winger Nevers lined up by Bantams after Wright's departure
WEST Ham’s Thierry Nevers is expected to join City to soften the blow at losing Tyreik Wright. A report on the Premier League club’s website, which was then deleted, claimed that the 20-year-old winger was signing on loan. Nevers is a pacy
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Thousands of pounds raised for family of young Bradford mum who sadly died in crash
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised for the family of a young Bradford mother who sadly died in a crash. Amber Deakin was a passenger in a silver Vauxhall Vectra which overturned on Baildon Road, near its junction with Pasture Road, at 11.47pm
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Bulls and Workington grow relations further as Cumbrians make Odsal visit
BULLS will not be facing Workington in the Betfred Championship after the Cumbrians were relegated at the end of last season, but the two clubs are not willing to let each other go that easily. It was announced last week that a select Bradford
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Police statement in full after 4x4 car 'deliberately' rams into house
Police have revealed more details after a car rammed into a house in a dramatic incident. West Yorkshire Police were called to Loxley Close, Eccleshill, at 11.10pm on Sunday, January 8, to a report that a car had collided with a house. The
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Record-breaking number of destinations from Leeds Bradford Airport - see what's new
LEEDS Bradford Airport (LBA) has announced a record-breaking number of destinations are now available to book. For the first time in its history, LBA will feature 80 destinations across year-round and regular seasonal charters throughout the 2023
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Primary school's warning to parents after pupils bring in Prime drink
A BRADFORD primary school has warned parents not to let its pupils bring a popular new energy drink into school. Bowling Park Primary School in West Bowling has tweeted a letter to parents and carers of its pupils warning about the Prime hydration
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People with diabetes more at risk, NHS medical director has said
PEOPLE living with diabetes have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill if they get flu or Covid-19, and vaccines are the most effective way to prevent that happening, the NHS medical director for primary care in the North East and Yorkshire has said
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Housing association Accent Housing to sell Shipley HQ and look for new base in city
NATIONAL housing association Accent Housing is to sell its Shipley headquarters, it has been announced. The organisation, which began in Bradford in 1966, plans to sell Charlestown House, its current head office at the Acorn Business Park in Shipley
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Woman fighting for her life after serious crash - police statement in full
A serious crash has left a woman fighting for her life - while another man was taken to hospital. Emergency services were called to the junction of Brighouse and Denholme Gate Road and Halifax Road, Shelf, at 11.08am today (January 9). It
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NHS in Bradford launches 'innovative' new app - the first in the country
BRADFORD hospital patients in need of spiritual, pastoral or religious guidance can now use an new app to access help. The app is the first of its kind in the country and has been funded by Bradford Hospitals’ Charity – the official NHS charity
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Horse rescued by fire crews after becoming trapped in sink hole
A HORSE was pulled to safety by fire crews after he became trapped in a sink hole in his favourite field. Prince, the 27-year-old horse had been enjoying a morning walk in the field at Calder Farm Equestrian in Mirfield when he disappeared from
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New Bradford pub surprised to win award just months after opening its doors
A pub has hit the ground running and won an award just a few months after opening its doors. The Crafty Kernel, on Kirkgate, Shipley, won the autumn Pub of the Season award, which was presented by the Bradford branch of the Campaign for Real Ale
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Struggling Albion achieve fine point as they hold promotion-chasing Emley to draw
ALBION Sports did their relegation worries a world of good on Saturday, and helped promotion-chasing neighbours Silsden in the process, after an excellent 1-1 draw at Emley. The hosts had only lost twice in the Northern Counties East League Premier
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Adult soft play and ice rink planned for new 'adventure park' in Broadway
A NEW adventure park, including an adult soft play zone, bumper cars and laser quest, could soon be opening in the Broadway Shopping Centre. A planning application to convert an empty ground floor unit – and a large first floor area, at the Petergate
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New solicitor recruits appointed at Bradford-based law firm
BRADFORD lawyers Gordons has appointed two newly qualified solicitors after they completed their training with the firm. Alexandra Dixon has taken up a position within Gordons’ property litigation service while Chloe Higgs has joined the firm’s
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Updates as woman fighting for life and man in hospital following huge crash
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Firm sets net zero target after making £250,000 sustainability investment
A BRADFORD district-based office services and supplies company has announced it is investing £250,000 in sustainable initiatives with the aim of becoming net zero by 2030. ACS Group, a £26m turnover company based in Baildon, has already invested
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Large police scene in place after serious crash
A large police scene is in place as emergency services deal with a serious crash. West Yorkshire Police has urged drivers to avoid the area surrounding the A6036 at Shelf, close to the Halifax Road and Hud Hill roundabout. Road closures are
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The Wombles and Bradford charity shop make unwanted Christmas presents plea
AGE UK and The Wombles are calling on the public to donate any unwanted Christmas presents to one of their Bradford charity shops. Age UK, a charity that helps older people, and The Wombles have joined forces to encourage the public to recycle
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New hub opens to support families amid cost of living crisis
AN ADDITIONAL hub to support people amid the cost of living crisis is opening in Kirklees. The Bread and Butter Thing is working in partnership with Kirklees Council and Third Sector Leaders Kirklees to open the hub in Cowlersley, Huddersfield.
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Perkins pounces at the last as Leeds force FA Cup replay against Cardiff
ENGLAND Under-19 international Sonny Perkins kept Leeds in the FA Cup with a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser earning them a 2-2 draw at Cardiff. Cardiff looked like inflicting more FA Cup third-round misery on Leeds following first-half goals
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Bradford business named as one of UK's top 100 startups in 2023 list
A BRADFORD business has been included in a list of 100 startups which have shown innovation, solid financials and a strong customer base. Power Sheds, which was founded in 2019, has been included in the Startups 100, being championed by Startups.co.uk
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Bradford district location named second poshest village in the UK
A BRADFORD district village has been named the second poshest in the UK, according to a survey. Saltaire only missed out on winning the prestigious title of poshest village in the UK to Hodnet in Shropshire, with the district site given a three-star
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Car seized by police was 'accident waiting to happen'
Police have described a car seized in Keighley as “an accident waiting to happen”. West Yorkshire Police’s Operation Steerside force stopped the VW Golf on West Lane for a document check. It was found to be untaxed since August 2022. Upon
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Man in court for threatening behaviour in major Bradford road
A MAN has appeared in court for using threatening behaviour in Bradford. Prince Nkurunziza, 19, of Rawmarsh Hill, Rotherham, was handed a community order for three charges. He was sentenced for a charge of using threatening/abusive/insulting
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Group with suspected stolen bikes intercepted by police on canal path
Police have arrested two suspects following efforts to track down stolen bikes. West Yorkshire Police’s Shipley and Keighley teams intercepted a group of bikers along the canal footpath in Saltaire. More police officers were called to the scene
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Dramatic pictures show police scene as car ends up in garage
A police scene is in place following serious damage to a house in Bradford. A property on Loxley Close, just off Moorside Road in Fagley, has been cordoned off by West Yorkshire Police. A Ford Focus can be seen embedded in the garage doors
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Wright's Valley Parade exit confirmed as Villa cut short winger's loan
CITY have confirmed Tyreik Wright’s return to Aston Villa. The winger has been recalled by the Premier League club ahead of a proposed permanent switch to Plymouth. Wright made 17 appearances, scoring four goals, for the Bantams and they were
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Every mobile speed camera in Bradford and West Yorkshire this week
MOBILE speed cameras are in place across Bradford and the wider West Yorkshire region – and here is where they are. Police vehicles, which are visible and not unmarked, use the cameras to try and clamp down on speeding, dangerous driving and accidents
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Sneak peek as daytime TV show stars pay visit to district railway station
A BRADFORD district railway station was being given a national TV showcase today. Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Station was the backdrop for a report on today’s This Morning programme on ITV1, hosted by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby
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Letter: Not only the unions that create barriers in rail strike
WE are all aware that rail workers began their first 48-hour strike at the start of the new year, with criticism from ministers and rail bosses for the action that has left only a fifth of services across the country running. Transport Secretary, Mark
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How Bradford-born presenter got on as contestant on top TV game show
A BRADFORD-born TV presenter narrowly missed out on making the final round when she was a contestant on a popular TV quiz show. Ria Hebden, best known as an entertainment reporter on ITV’s daytime show Lorraine, was one of three contestants on
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Man appears in court after being caught with cocaine in Bradford
A MAN has appeared in court charged with being in possession of cocaine in Bradford. Paul Capavanno, 52, of Mortimer Row, Bradford, faced one charge of possession of a controlled drug of class A – cocaine. He was found with one small bag of
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Disruption for motorists as gas works in Bradford to last around five weeks
NORTHERN Gas Networks (NGN) will carry out upgrade work in the Legrams Lane area or Bradford - with motorists warned of upcoming disruption. The ageing metal pipework will be replaced by new, more durable plastic pipes, to ensure a safe and reliable
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Stunning gothic church turned into couple's £1m dream home is now open as a B&B
A RUN down 19th-century gothic church converted into a couple’s £1m ‘forever home’ is now open for business as a bed and breakfast. Sean and Debs Kennedy-Tallis spent just under £500,000 on turning the dilapidated St Paul’s Church in Halifax Road
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'We've been on our own for so long online': Children's safety under spotlight
NOW we’re in 2023, we’re closer than ever to ensuring children and young people can be kept safer online, with the Online Safety Bill due to enter its final stages. The NSPCC has been calling for this legislation for more than four years. In that
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What is today's Wordle word? January 9 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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Krispy Kreme launches under 200 calories range featuring two new doughnuts
Krispy Kreme has launched two new doughnuts and they’re under 200 calories each. Alongside the Original Glazed, two new flavours, Berry Burst and Lemon Crunch, are included in the range. The new flavours are 195 calories each and the range
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Dog owners could be fined up to £500 for breaking this rule
While many of us are or have been dog owners at some point in our lives, we aren’t all experts and some might not realise that not microchipping a pooch can result in a hefty fine. Direct Line Pet insurance has revealed that one in 10 dog owners
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DVLA staff to begin five-day strike over pay, pensions and jobs today
On Monday, DVLA staff members will start a five-day strike in the latest phase of industrial action by civil servants in a dispute over pay, pensions and jobs. Members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) based in both Swansea and Birmingham
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What is is Blue Monday and why is it the saddest day of the year?
January always feels a little blue but have you ever heard of Blue Monday? Between the gloomy weather and our tight purse strings, January is bad enough but when you combine it with a Monday, you get something else entirely. "Blue Monday" is
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Harry ‘not texting William’ and hasn't spoken to King Charles ‘for quite a while’
The Duke of Sussex has given the first two of four television interviews about his controversial autobiography, Spare. The tell-all autobiography does not release in the UK until Tuesday, January 10, however, it has already been making headlines
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Find out where KSI’s Prime hydration drink is available near you with stock tracker
Prime has become the must-have drink across the UK after it was launched by YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul. The sought-after hydration drink was exclusively sold at Asda before also arriving in Aldi’s Specialbuys. The drink has seen crowds
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Drivers hit by traffic delays on M62 amid rush hour chaos
Drivers travelling on the M62 were hit by delays at the height of rush hour on Monday morning. Drivers heading onto M62 - between Junction 25 on A644 Wakefield Road (Brighouse), Junction 26 of the M606 and Junction 1 (Chain Bar) – faced slight
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Working from home blamed for missed bin collections with more cars parked on streets
Working from home culture has been blamed for missed bin collections in Leeds. Senior city councillor Mohammed Rafique said cars being parked on streets all day made it harder for bin crews to access some areas. But he praised the service provided
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Wind the Bobbin Up for annual under 5s challenge
BOBBINS will be wound and knees and toes tapped as part of this year Rhyme Challenge at Bradford Libraries. Bradford Council’s Libraries Service has announced the rhyme and action songs for this year’s challenge, including the Yorkshire favourite
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Which area of Bradford had the highest number of cannabis farms in 2022
THE district's cannabis farm hotspots have been highlighted by new data - with Bradford East emerging as the constituency where most cannabis production crimes have taken place. According to the latest available figures, which run to the end of
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See the top GP surgeries in Bradford district - full list
These are Bradford’s highest-rated GP surgeries, according to the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The independent regulator of health and social care inspects and regulates care homes, dentists, GP practices, hospitals, mental health services and
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Bradford street dealer was caught with 62 packages of heroin and 16 of crack cocaine
A YOUNG Bradford street drug dealer caught with £860 of heroin and crack cocaine while trafficking from a black Mercedes has been spared an immediate jail sentence. Mohammed Khan, 22, of Heaton Road, Manningham, was seen by the police selling wraps
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New Hospitality Forum to champion sector facing an uncertain future
A NEW Hospitality Forum to represent, champion and support the sector has been announced. The Hospitality Forum, formed by the York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, has a core purpose of giving the industry a voice and make sure it is recognised
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My (realistic) hopes for Bradford's big boys in 2023
JANUARY is the chance for a fresh start, with all of us hoping the next 12 months will be better than the previous year. It was not always the best of times for some of our main sports teams and individuals in Bradford back in 2022, so it would
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'We needed to get on the front foot again': Hughes happy with more direct approach
MARK Hughes has vowed to keep City playing at full throttle as they target a hat-trick of home wins. The Bantams are back in action against Rochdale tomorrow looking to build on the feelgood factor from their Valley Parade victories over Harrogate