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Weather warning issued as Bradford faces icy conditions
Bradford residents are being warned to be wary of ice overnight and into the morning. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice that covers Bradford and lasts until 10am on Monday. The Met Office said: "Icy surfaces are expected
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Mystery of man found dead in canal with 30-year-old A-Z map book
Detectives are appealing for information after the body of a man was recovered from a canal. At around 9.05 this morning, police were called to the canal, near to Bramley Fall Wood Park, Bramley, Leeds, where a member of the public reported seeing
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Bradford man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over suspected shooting
LATEST NEWS: Police update on Bradford man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder A Bradford man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a suspected shooting incident on a residential street in Bradford. Police have been
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Family of student who died after remote GP meetings hopes for answers at inquest
The parents of a law student who died after a series of remote consultations with doctors and nurses say they hope an inquest will raise awareness of the need for GP practices to see patients face to face. Musician David Nash, 26, had four phone
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Police appeal after three dead rheas were found in North Craven
POLICE are appealing for information following the discovery of three dead large flightless birds - rheas - on moorland near Clapham-cum-Newby. The birds, also known as South American ostriches, are not native to the area and no local residents
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Yorkshire police team up with cops in Albania to put vicious gangsters behind bars
A Yorkshire police force has become the first in the UK to team up with cops in Albania to investigate gangsters from the Balkan state operating in the UK. South Yorkshire Police joined forces with Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK
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REPORT: New boys shine as Bulls kick off pre-season with convincing win at Dewsbury
A NEW look Bradford Bulls kicked off 2023 stylishly, as they cruised to a 34-16 victory at Dewsbury Rams this afternoon in their first pre-season outing. It was a chance for Mark Dunning to cast his over a number of his new additions, with debuts
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Police record motorist doing 101mph on the A59 near Skipton
POLICE on the A59 near Skipton yesterday (Saturday) recorded a motorist travelling at 101mph - more than 40mph over the speed limit - and in poor weather conditions. The North Yorkshire Police Traffic Bureau tweeted earlier today: "To the driver
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Urgent appeal to trace missing 80-year-old man who walked out of hospital
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help in finding a missing man from Leeds. Philip Milner, who is 80, was reported missing after he walked out of St James’ Hospital on Beckett Street at around 7.30am this morning. He is described as white
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Two people arrested over drug-driving in Bradford
TWO arrests for drug-driving have been made in the Bradford district. On Friday, a 23-year-old was arrested for being over the limit in Denholme. In a separate incident, a 19-year-old man was arrested in Cottingley last night. Both have
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Experts warn against popular car item that could FAIL your MOT
UK drivers have been warned about having one very popular item in their vehicle when having it in for an MOT. With peak MOT month in March fast approaching, it might be worth knowing what car issues you should look out for. The MOT experts
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Boris Johnson 'used cousin as guarantor' on £800k loan while Prime Minister
Boris Johnson was found to have used a distant cousin from Canada as a guarantor on a credit facility or loan, according to a report. The former PM, who was forced to resign after a record 50 ministers and government aides walked out, was said
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Over a hundred flood warnings issued as temperatures set to plummet
Brits have been told to brace themselves amid more than one hundred flood warnings being issued across the country. This comes as temperatures are predicted to plummet right up into next week, according to forecasts. The Environment Agency
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Seven year old girl in critical condition after shooting outside church
A seven-year-old girl is in critical condition after a shooting outside a church in London caused her and several others to sustain injuries. The incident, which is suspected to be a drive-by shooting, happened outside a church in Euston yesterday
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Reports of slow traffic after accident on busy road
THERE are reports of slow traffic due to an accident on a major road today. There are delays on the A58 Whitehall Road West eastbound from Drub Lane (Hunsworth) to the A651 Bradford Road (Birkenshaw). West Yorkshire Police has been contacted
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LIVE BLOG: Dewsbury Rams 16-34 Bradford Bulls
3:54pm 34-16 to Bradford. A good run out for Bradford ahead of a long and busy season.
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Armed men assault victim after forcing their way into Bradford home
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an aggravated burglary at a house in the Woodside area of Bradford this morning. Officers were called to Wellington Court shortly after midnight after two men – armed with a weapon – were said to have forced
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Reader letter: 'Nobody else wants their own version of Brexit'
SIR - Your paper has kindly published a number of my letters objecting to Brexit, so this letter may represent a surprise. I have just come across an instance of Brexit having a very beneficial outcome. I am sure that Jacob Rees-Mogg (Minister
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UPDATE: Two arrests made over Bradford city centre stabbing
TWO men have been arrested after a man was stabbed in Bradford city centre yesterday. A police cordon was put in place at the bottom of Morley Street, following the incident in which a man was stabbed in the leg. READ MORE: Morley Street in
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2022 was a good year for nature says Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
YORKSHIRE Wildlife Trust cares for more than 100 nature reserves including Potteric Carr in Doncaster, Adel Dam in Leeds and Flamborough Cliffs, and is working for a wilder Yorkshire by restoring habitats for wildlife, protecting species and leading
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Two arrested after police find cannabis farm in Bradford
TWO men have been arrested after the discovery of a cannabis farm in Bradford. Bradford West Neighbourhood Policing Team acted on community intelligence and made their way to an address in Heaton on Friday morning. They found a cannabis farm
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'He'd reached the end of his tether': Tragedy of Bradford artist
ON Thursday May 11, 1916, the artist Edward Hobley left his Penrith home to paint cloud effects in the High Winder area of Ullswater in the Lake District. When he didn’t return home that night the alarm was sounded and a search organised. Two local
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Documentary on Bradford's Nigerian community to be shown at event next week
A DOCUMENTARY on Bradford’s Nigerian community will be screened at a sold-out event in the city next week. Nigerian Voices – a collection of interviews with elders from the Nigerian Community Association of Bradford – will be shown at the African
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Man arrested for assault after allegedly placing hands on woman
A MAN has been arrested after an alleged assault in a Bradford district village almost two months ago. The 24-year-old man was found by police – after they had issued an earlier E-fit appeal for him – following the incident on Main Street in Wilsden
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Bradford mill girl who championed spinsters’ pension rights
IN our series of Bradford’s female game-changers we have encountered women from a variety of backgrounds who have made their mark by matching men’s achievements. Recently we covered the inspiring story of Julia Varley, Bradford’s first prominent
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SIMON PARKER'S VERDICT: Point gained and two lost on mixed day for City's 10 men
WIMBLEDON 0 CITY 0 MATTY Platt sported a pair of shiners that would have had the Crazy Gang nodding with approval. City’s centre half looked like he had gone half a dozen rounds with Tyson Fury as he rattled off a few post-match positives to
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Car goes through red light before driver and six passengers get out and run
A DRIVER and their six passengers got out and ran from a car which was stopped by police in the Bradford district last night. Officers saw the Toyota go through a red light on North Dean Road in Keighley. The occupants of the car were having
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'Newspaper man to his fingertips’: T&A man photographed film and sports stars
FRED Spencer was well into his nineties when he did his last sponsored walk. It was during the pandemic, and the walk consisted of laps up and down the drive of his home in Askham Richard near York to raise money for Martin House Hospice. His
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Man seriously injured after being hit by car which failed to stop
POLICE are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in a fail to stop collision in Leeds on Friday. The incident took place at around 9.05pm at the junction of Leeds and Bradford Road and Swinnow Lane. An elderly male was
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Star Wars fans queue for 'marathon screening' at Bradford Odeon
IT’S going to be a big year for Bradford’s historic Odeon building. Built in 1930 as variety palace the New Victoria, the venue became the Gaumont dance and concert hall in the 1950s and 60s then the Odeon cinema. Now it is being transformed by
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There's 'anything and everything' at this friendly local DIY shop
“IT’S A down pipe you want - I’ll show you.” “An incinerator bin? Yes, just down there.” Muhammad Yameen could not be more helpful, as customers approach him with a string of questions. As co-owner with brother Naeem, of Your Local DIY
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Over 600 people respond to 20mph consultation
A consultation by Bradford Council encouraging Ilkley and Ben Rhydding residents and business owners to have their say on proposals for new 20mph zones, has been extended until Thursday. Residents will have an extra week to take part in the consultation
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Bradford comedian overcame racism, bullying and a tough childhood to succeed
A BRADFORD comedian has opened up about his childhood in the city after a hit production he stars in – which is touring the country – was performed in his hometown last weekend. Tehseen Jay has spoken of how he was raised by his grandparents –
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Only three per cent of sexual offences linked to dating apps end in charges
ONLY three per cent of sexual offences linked to dating apps in West Yorkshire have resulted in charges or summons, new figures show. Data from a Freedom of Information (FOI) Act sent to West Yorkshire Police showed there were 182 sexual offences
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Woman who pleaded guilty to owning fighting dog awaits trial for dangerous dog charge
A WOMAN who has pleaded guilty to owning a fighting dog will face a trial in front of a District Judge for a dangerous dog charge. Kayleigh Gamble, 35, of Tichborne Road, Bradford, appeared in Bradford and Keighley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday
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Watch: The new homes in Bradford that you can move into in 2023
BARRATT Homes Yorkshire West has a selection of new homes in the Bradford district that are available to purchase in the New Year. Barratt Developments Yorkshire West, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, built 607 new
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Young Bradford man carried two knives at museum then racially abused police officer
A YOUNG Bradford man carried two knives in a museum then racially abused a police officer. Adil Afzal, 21, of Ellerton Street, Barkerend, pleaded guilty to three offences at Leeds Magistrates' Court on November 11 last year and was sentenced on
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City of Culture will leave lasting legacy - Bradford 2025's new director
Bradford’s City of Culture year will create a lasting legacy for future generations, organisers have vowed. Dan Bates, who was recently crowned the 15th most influential person working in theatre, is the newly appointed executive director of Bradford
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20 more units can be built at industrial estate
A NEW industrial development that could bring 60 jobs to the Crossflatts area has been approved by planners. An application to build 20 new industrial units at Castlefields Industrial Estate was submitted to Bradford Council by Pontefract based
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Pubs lost in 2022: Post pandemic rising costs impact financial viability
THE post-pandemic impact on hospitality including the cost of living crisis is impacting the viability of pubs and bars, and the loss of some public houses was felt across in 2022. The final closure of 2022 came on December 28 when The Glen on
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See the top care homes in Bradford district - full list
These are the highest-rated care homes in the Bradford district, 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
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Every KFC in Bradford district's food hygiene ratings revealed
NEW food hygiene ratings for eateries across the Bradford district are published by the Food Standards Agency every week. Listed below are the latest findings of council inspectors for each branch of KFC in the Bradford district. Almost 4,000
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Confrontations and plans hatched in tonight's episode of Happy Valley
THE final series of a popular TV drama series partly filmed in Bradford is heating up with the latest episode screened this weekend. Happy Valley began its third and final series with a dramatic episode on BBC One on New Year’s Day. The series
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Bradford leads the way in pioneering initiative to reduce takeaway waste
SOME Bradford businesses and a locally-based greener high streets organisation are pioneers of an effort to reduce disposable takeaway waste as news of a government ban on single-use plastic items is to come into effect later this year. Bradford-based
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Support needed URGENTLY as shocking figures emerge of Bradford's bill crisis
SUPPORT is needed 'urgently', say advisors, after shocking figures emerged showing how much it is costing Bradfordians to fuel their homes. New figures suggest the average household in the city is paying twice as much as last winter. The latest
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City strengthen ties with University of Bradford as brand director speaks to students
BRADFORD City recently strengthened ties with their main club partner, the University of Bradford, as part of the two organisations’ long-term strategy of unlocking community opportunities across the district. Earlier this month, City’s director
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Violent offenders and drug dealers among those jailed in Bradford this week
A ‘VIOLENT thug’ was 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 his
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Special Bantams anniversary night with popular ex-skipper Jones to support Ukraine
THE popular Ukranian Bantams fan group have organised a special 10-year anniversary event with much-loved former club captain Gary Jones. 'A Night with the Uki Bantams' will take place next month, as they and Jones look back on City's remarkable
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'Stale' Cleckheaton not sad to go down as Nicholson hands reins to ex-Yorkshire star
MALLY Nicholson may be stepping down as Cleckheaton Cricket Club's captain, but he is determined to play a key role in helping them bounce back up to the Bradford Premier League Premier Division. The long-serving skipper is handing over the reins
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WIMBLEDON v BANTAMS: Match stats and player ratings
CITY dug in to earn a goalless draw at Wimbledon yesterday after playing the last half hour down to 10 men. T&A chief sports writer SIMON PARKER was at Plough Lane and provides the match stats and his player ratings. MAN OF THE MATCH