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Drivers facing long delays following crash on M62 this afternoon
MOTORISTS are facing long delays following a crash on the M62 this afternoon. After the accident on the westbound carriageway of the M62 between junction 27 (M621) and junction 28 (Tingley), two lanes were initially closed. Although all lanes
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Police officer jailed after twice persuading his wife to take his speeding points
A West Yorkshire Police officer who ‘chanced his arm’ by twice persuading his wife to take his speeding points has been locked up for six months. Mark Hinchliffe, a former Safer Schools Officer, ‘did it once, got away with it and was emboldened
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Bradford man 'furious' with supplier over long-running energy meter issue
A BRADFORD man hit out at his energy supplier over the length of time it has taken to sort out the smart meter at his flat. Tahir Anwar moved from East Sussex into a Bradford flat last September but has had difficulty getting his energy meter sorted
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Man wanted for offences in connection to serious assault may be in West Yorkshire
A MAN wanted by police may be in West Yorkshire. Police are hunting for Thomas Fallon, 29, who is wanted for offences in relation to a serious assault. North Yorkshire Police tweeted this afternoon: "We're continuing to search for this wanted
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Jury sworn in as Charlie Booth goes on trial for alleged murder of Lauren Howe
A JURY has been selected and sworn in this afternoon for the trial of a man accused of murdering a young mother. Charlie Booth, 27, of Albert Road, in Saltaire, is accused of murdering 26-year-old Lauren Howe on July 24 last year. West Yorkshire
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Only those most in need can now use uni's food pantry amid soaring demand
A UNIVERSITY offering students a lifeline through a communal food pantry has reduced its food pantry service amid soaring demand. It's to ensure it can help those who are most in need of help. The University of Bradford opened a pantry for
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Three motorists caught speeding as part of policing week of action
MORE than 100 vehicles were monitored and three were caught for speeding as part of a neighbourhood policing Week of action. It was carried out in hot spot areas in the Kirklees area. A spokesperson for the Kirklees District Huddersfield Neighbourhood
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How many mobile phones have been stolen in Bradford city centre since 2018?
POLICE data has revealed the number of mobile phones stolen in a five-year period. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request to West Yorkshire Police revealed the number of phone thefts in the area covered by the Bradford City Neighbourhood Policing
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What we learned from City's bore draw against Stockport
IT WAS effective but far from pretty at Edgeley Park last night. City held Stockport to their first blank at home in 13 games. But equally, the Bantams hardly showed any attacking edge in a dour spectacle. Not a contest to write home about
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Bradford sees highest rise in car insurance, according to new study
DRIVERS in Bradford have seen the highest increase in car insurance in Yorkshire from last year, a new index has claimed. Confused.com said that the average cost of car insurance in the 'Leeds and Sheffield' region – which Bradford is part of –
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Leeds Festival director feared documentary could lead to copycat arsons
The director of Leeds Festival feared a hit Netflix mini-series would lead to “copycat” arson attacks and chaos at last year’s event. Melvyn Benn said fire safety measures at 2022’s festival were stepped up after Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99 landed
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Man caught with cannabis worth at least £16k in his car said it was for personal use
A MAN caught with cannabis in his car worth at least £16,000 in street value said it was for his personal use. Sam Morton, 35, of Grove Terrace, on the outskirts of Bradford city centre, was given a suspended sentence for possession with the intent
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Man who has 1000-year lease on Bradford train station newsagents avoids driving ban
A MAN who runs a newsagents in a Bradford train station has avoided a driving ban. Ashwin Patel, of Beckfield Road in Bingley, failed to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle when police requested last year.
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Retailer's charity arm 'a lifesaver' for local cat rescue
A RETAILER'S charitable foundation is supporting a Cross Roads-based cat rescue. The Pets at Home Foundation has awarded more than £16,000 to Yorkshire Cat Rescue, to help with its running costs. Sara Atkinson, the charity's founder, says the
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Crypto-millionaire horrified as yellow £100,000 Audi R8 is crudely vandalised
A self-made crypto-millionaire revealed his horror after his yellow £100,000 Audi R8 supercar was crudely vandalised with expletives after it was left in an open car park. Waseem Khan, 20, was branded a 'c**t' and a 'show off' by vandals who daubed
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Brookside is returning to TV after 20 years next week - this is how to watch
Brookside it set to start airing in the UK again twenty years after the series came to an end. Original episodes of the hugely popular soap will start airing on STV player next week, the free streaming platform announced. The soap, set in Liverpool
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Is Beast from the East on the way? What the Met Office weather experts say
Is another Beast from the East on the way? That's the question on everyone's lips as colder temperatures are still around and snow is falling in parts of the UK. According to some independent forecasters, a large amount of snow could hit Britain
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Artist's impression released to help identify man found dead in canal
AN artist’s impression of an elderly man found dead in a canal in Leeds has been released as police continue to appeal for the public’s help to identify him. Images of the clothing worn by the man who was found in the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
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What would these workers make of today's Salts Mill?
LOOKING at this evocative, undated, picture of workers leaving Salts Mill, you can almost hear the chatter of the men and women as they leave their shift. There’s a good range of headwear on show, ranging from traditional flat caps and the odd bowler
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Bradford woman jailed after stealing £700 worth of clothes from Superdry
A BRADFORD woman has been jailed for a string of offences including stealing £700 of clothes from Superdry in the White Rose Shopping Centre. Mandy Gaffey, 39, was sentenced to a total of 36 weeks imprisonment for offences including two counts
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Search for family and friends of 69-year-old woman who died at BRI
FAMILY and friends of a woman who recently died at Bradford Royal Infirmary are being sought. The hospital's bereavement office has issued the appeal following the death of Freda Truskawecka, 69, who was from the Lidget Green area. A spokesperson
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Ferguson fires fearless Campion into final four after shock win at Brighouse
TENTH-TIER Campion are into the last-four of the West Riding County Cup after a stunning 4-2 win at last year's losing finalists Brighouse Town. A pulsating match was level heading into the final seven minutes, before a quickfire Mark Ferguson
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City centre procession set for funeral of man behind Sunbridgewells
THE funeral of the man behind Bradford's Sunbridgewells will include a procession through the city. Graham Hall, who developed the complex of underground tunnels, died on December 27, last year. He was 54. Mr Hall’s funeral will take place
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City Social: 'We looked shadow of early season showings at Stockport'
IT won’t be a game that lives long in the memories of Bradford City fans, but their side picked up a point in a stalemate at Stockport County last night. In a match with few highlights, the Bantams managed to grab a point on the travels after a
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What is today's Wordle word? January 25 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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Find out how you can work out at home with just your Netflix account
It's not always easy to motivate yourself to exercise, and it's not often cheap either. Gym memberships can be expensive and if you prefer classes over a solitary run outdoors, then they’re going to cost you too. Working out from home is the next
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Is Microsoft down? Why Teams and Outlook aren't loading
Users of Microsoft 365 services have been reporting issues with their services this morning. The issues appear to have affected Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Store and 365. User reports began to appear on Down Detector, a site for reporting online
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Car is seized by police after officers spot 'suspicious' behaviour
A CAR has been seized after checks revealed it didn't have a valid insurance policy. A white Volkswagen Polo was spotted by police officers in Bolton Woods during a mobile patrol. After the driver was stopped on Wrose Road, police checks found
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Martin Lewis issues warning to everyone in the UK with a debit card
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone who uses a debit card in the UK. The Money Saving Expert has warned that “debit cards are now danger cards”. He has warned people to think carefully before getting a debit card, comparing a debit
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Why Hughes was yellow-carded during City's draw with Stockport
MARK Hughes has explained why he was booked in City’s draw at Stockport. The Bantams boss was the first of three names to be taken by referee Martin Coy last night - his second yellow card of the season. Hughes was booked in the second half
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Appeal by coroners to find relatives of district woman who has died
CORONERS officers are appealing for help in tracing any known relatives of Daria Spiwak, who was living in the Keighley area. Mrs Spiwak died on January 11, 2023. She was 66. Anyone with any information should contact the Bradford Coroner's
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Coroners' office appeals to trace relatives of Bradford man who died
AN appeal has been made to trace the relatives of a Bradford man who has died. Leonard Hall, who was living in the Bradford area, died on January 10, 2023, aged 85. Anyone with any information should contact the Bradford Coroner's Office on
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STOCKPORT v BANTAMS: Match stats and player ratings
CITY slugged out their second consecutive goalless draw on the road to protect their play-off spot. T&A chief sports writer SIMON PARKER watched a dour clash at Edgeley Park last night and provides the match stats and player ratings. MAN
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Collection in memory of man who died in fire disaster to be made at Bradford City
A COLLECTION is being made before Bradford City's home match with Mansfield Town on Saturday, February 4, for the Peter Greenwood Trust Fund. The charity raises money to give bursaries to deaf and hearing-impaired students in post-16 education.
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Britannia Care's staff and residents are ready to meet new challenges
As we enter another year, staff and residents at Britannia Care are looking forward to what 2023 will bring, while also reflecting on the past 12 months. The new year brings with it a new beginning, new resolutions, and a new start. At Britannia
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Kirklees controversial taxi policy currently under review
Kirklees Council’s “draconian” Fitness and Suitability Policy is under review as drivers call for change following a successful appeal. The policy, which was slammed as ‘pure racism’ by taxi drivers fearing for their livelihoods at a council meeting
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Man must not drink alcohol for 120 days after drunk and disorderly charge
A MAN must abstain from drinking alcohol for 120 days after he was charged with drunk and disorderly behaviour and assaulting a police officer in Bradford. Alan Whelan, 39, of Hawkshead Walk, Bradford, was handed a community order for three charges
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Cheers! Popular Bradford beer festival is back after three years
A POPULAR Bradford district beer festival is set to return after three years with a Yorkshire theme. Bradford Beer & Cider Festival 2023 will be held at Victoria Hall in Saltaire from Thursday, March 2 to Saturday, March 4. More than 110 real
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Why 100 Bradford teenagers are going to be asked about growing up in Bradford
YOUNG people will be asked about their experiences growing up in Bradford as part of a seven year research project. Teenagers across Bradford are being invited to take part in a ground-breaking project, led by Born in Bradford. Called Age of
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Warehouse conversion could help improve 'unappealing and threatening' Bradford area
THE developers behind a proposed city centre flats scheme say the work could help improve an area of Bradford they say is currently “unappealing and threatening". The Goitside Conservation Area is a section of the city centre dating back to the
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Historic Grade II-listed church could be turned into flats
A LISTED church building in Gomersal could be turned into flats, if plans get the go ahead. The Grove United Reformed Church on Oxford Road, which is Grade II-listed, has been up for sale for £250,000. A declining congregation saw the church
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Dealer with man bag containing 136 wraps of drugs fell over as he ran from police
A STREET drug dealer spotted at the wheel of a Skoda with 136 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin on board has been spared an immediate jail sentence. Zohib Arif was stopped in Low Moor, Bradford, on September 20, 2021, with more than £1,300 of drugs
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Probe into dog theft as three people arrested are released under investigation
AN investigation into the theft of a dog continues after three people arrested in connection with the incident were released. A black Labrador was taken from an address in Halifax on Wednesday, December 7. A spokesperson from the force said
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'I liked getting his autograph' - World Cup winner excites pupils by visiting school
A WORLD Cup winner visited a primary school to talk about his journey to the top. Rob Hawkins played a huge role in guiding England to glory in last year's rugby league wheelchair competition. On Monday, Hawkins talked to the children at Shelf
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Bradford Premier League aims to solve umpiring crisis with New Farnley double header
THE Bradford Premier League, like many cricketing organisations up and down the country, is suffering badly from a lack of willing and available umpires to officiate matches. But they are determined to do something about the issue. Both the
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Clayton teen gets revenge over Keighley boxing rival to make stricken cousin proud
TEENAGE Clayton boxer Muhammad Amar Farooq gained revenge over his Keighley rival Jamaal Rehman on Saturday night, becoming Yorkshire champion for a third time. And the 17-year-old was feeling the pressure, wanting to avenge his previous defeat
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'Biggest decision in history' leaves rugby union fearful as Salem and Keighley speak
JUST months after the unpopular decision to reduce the number of teams in leagues from 14 to 12, thereby depriving Northern Division sides of the income from two extra home games and introducing end-of-season cup competitions that many see as meaningless
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'There are no concerns': Why Bulls happy to wrap big names in "cotton wool"
BULLS hope to have some big hitters back for their pre-season finale at Leeds - but won’t be taking any chances. Sunday’s clash at Headingley is the last warm-up action before the Championship begins with Whitehaven’s visit to Odsal on February
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Yorkshire seamer inspired to get new-look physique by Ashes rivals
ENGLAND seamer Matthew Fisher has revealed how he looked to Australia for inspiration as he rebuilt a more muscular body during his latest rehabilitation. The Yorkshireman made his Test debut in Barbados last March, taking a wicket with his second
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BANTAMS REACTION: Hughes fumes over another penalty that gets away
MARK Hughes cursed another penalty call that didn’t go City’s way in their goalless draw at Stockport. Hughes was adamant referee Martin Coy was wrong not to penalise Will Collar for a nudge in the back on Alex Gilliead during the first half.