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Appeal to find missing district man last seen almost three weeks ago
POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing man from Keighley. Andrew Spencer, 40 was last seen at his home address in the town centre on January 9. He was reported missing on January 25. He is described as a white male, brown eyes with
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I’d love to know more about Chris Packham's plumage
AS USUAL I have really enjoyed watching Winterwatch and was sad when it ended, but there’s one thing I would love to know - where does Chris Packham store all his anoraks? Has he built a special extension on his house? Every series Chris appears
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Millions of BBC One viewers told to check two channels before major change
Millions of BBC One viewers have been told to check two channels ahead of the broadcaster's 'switch off'. The major public broadcaster is in the process of converting its channels on satellite to HD. As a result, the standard quality versions
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Lodge Café- Bowling's Hotspot Rayan Bronte Girls' Academy
In July 2022, during the COVID epidemic, an independent small business in Bowling Park launched the Lodge Café as a result of years of effort to provide Bradford residents with opportunities and a welcoming environment. When it was eventually operational
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How headbutt from Labrador 'saved the life' of woman
A veterinary nurse from West Yorkshire has credited a labrador with saving her life after it headbutted her in the chest - and detected her fast-growing breast cancer. Angie Shaw was knocked her over and headbutted by the dog she was treating as
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Parents warned as paedophiles target kids desperate for viral Prime energy drink
Parents have been warned that paedophiles are targeting children who are desperate to get their hands on the viral Prime energy drink. Youtubers Logan Paul and KSI launched the exclusive drink late last year and there has been incredibly high demand
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Natwest to close 23 bank branches - see the full list and when they will close
Natwest has announced it will close 23 bank branches across the UK. Sites including Southampton's Bitterne Road will shut down between late April and the start of June, NatWest said. The timing of the closure of the branches in Horwich and
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Bradford man reflects on visit to Jerusalem
A BRADFORD community figure has encouraged people from the district to visit the city of Jerusalem if they ever get the chance. Dr Javed Bashir, from Keighley, has just returned from a visit there. He said he saw Jerusalem, a holy site for
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40 traders signed up for under-construction Darley Street Market so far
OFFERS to set up stalls in the under-construction Darley Street Market have been issued to 44 traders – with 40 having accepted so far. The new market hall is due to open later this year, and will have 80 stalls over three floors. But so far
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Holly Willoughby 'drops F-bomb' and walks off set after queue dig
This Morning was left in an awkward situation after presenter Holly Willoughby walked off-set after nearly saying the f-word'. She was scared by co-presenter Phillip Schofield, who couldn't resist making a jab about the Queue-gate scandal.
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Watch footage of mindless vandals attacking 30 cars in one night
Police are looking for "mindless" vandals who attacked 30 cars in one night in the same neighbourhood. Shocking footage released by cops in Hull, East Yorkshire, shows a cyclist smashing dozens of car windows. The clip shows two bikers
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Parents warned as paedophiles target kids desperate for viral Prime energy drink
Parents have been warned that paedophiles are targeting children who are desperate to get their hands on the viral Prime energy drink. Youtubers Logan Paul and KSI launched the exclusive drink late last year and there has been incredibly high demand
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Former Widnes and Salford prop Johnson joins Bulls - and will play against Leeds
BULLS have landed a prop after snapping up Josh Johnson on a two-year deal. The 28-year-old, who becomes the 13th new face ahead of the 2023 season, has previously played for Widnes, Salford, Barrow and Hull KR. Delighted head coach Mark Dunning
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Charlie Booth spoke of a “devil and angel on his shoulder”, court told
A MAN accused of murder spoke of a “devil and angel on his shoulder” just hours before killing his partner, a court heard. Charlie Booth, 27, of Albert Road, in Saltaire, is accused of murdering 26-year-old Lauren Howe on July 24 last year.
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Candles lit and poems read as Bradford marked Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day was marked in Bradford with an event in City Hall today (Friday, January 27). The annual day - 78 years after the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau - remembers the millions of victims of genocide around the world. The
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Police hit milestone in crackdown on knife crime and serious violence
Officers in West Yorkshire have made more than 8,000 arrests since launching a special operation to reduce violent crime. West Yorkshire Police’s Operation Jemlock marked the start of the new year by crossing the 8,000 barrier after arresting wanted
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Bradford professor says 'tripledemic' could be to blame for medicine shortages
AN EXPERT in health and supply chains at the University of Bradford has explained why patients may be struggling to buy basic over-the-counter cold and flu remedies. Throat lozenges and cough mixtures have been scarce, while pharmacies have seen
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Jailed ex-police officer and his wife will be subject of misconduct hearings
A JAILED ex-police officer and his wife, a former WYP staff member, will be the subject of misconduct hearings to determine if they will be barred from joining any other national police force. This week, Mark Hinchliffe, 43, a former Safer Schools
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Takeaway worker jailed after vicious attack on man in street
A TAKEAWAY worker has been jailed for four years after he and an accomplice leapt out of a Seat Leon to attack a man with hammers. Amjad Hussain set about his victim in an alleyway near Queens Road in Halifax after following him in the silver car
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Councillor slams lack of progress on 'surface of the moon' road
A senior Conservative has accused a council of “steadfastly doing nothing” to repair a road previously likened to the surface of the moon. Councillor Andrew Carter said he was “disgusted” at what he says is a lack of action to repair and improve
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Weather 1 Bradford City 0: Times when the Bantams were beaten by the elements
A FREE Saturday used to be a novelty in the football calendar - but right now it’s almost become the norm for City. While Walsall host Leicester in their eye-catching FA Cup fourth-round tie tomorrow lunchtime, their scheduled League Two opponents
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Police search for man wanted over alleged burglary and theft offences
Police are searching for a man who is wanted in connection with a number of offences in Bradford. Mark Wheeler, 53, is wanted for offences including burglary and theft from a motor vehicle. He is described as a white male, slim build and
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Bulldogs slip further away from play-offs after home thrashing
BRADFORD BULLDOGS’ saw their already-fading play-off hopes take a further hit when they went down 7-1 at home to Sutton Sting. The defeat extended the Bulldogs’ losing streak to four games and leaves them nine points off Sheffield Titans who currently
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Here's what the weather will be like in Bradford this weekend
CHRIS Roberts, of Bradford & Bingley Weatherline, brings us the latest of his regular weekend weather forecasts. General High pressure is dominating our weather but its placement is bringing more cloud and weather fronts, often fairly weak,
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Police issue warning on e-scooters ahead of week of action
Police are set to clamp down on the unlawful use of e-scooters in a week of action. West Yorkshire Police is holding a drive to engage with members of the public and explain current laws around e-scooters. Officers from the Roads Policing Unit
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Airline puts on more flights to two popular destinations from Leeds Bradford Airport
AN airline has put on additional flights to two popular destinations from Leeds Bradford Airport. Jet2 are introducing more holidays to Antalya and Dalaman in Turkey this summer. The extra services will be available from April 10 to May 24.
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Charity pleads for help with Little Gus's medical bills
A CHARITY is appealing for help with a kitten that has so far cost it more than £2,000 in vets bills. Yorkshire Cat Rescue has been caring for 'Little Gus' since October after the mother cat killed all but two of the litter. The charity says it
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Happy Valley spoilers: Teaser reveals danger ahead for Ryan Cawood
Happy Valley has released a teaser first look at the series’ penultimate episode on Sunday. A warning that spoilers for BBC’s Happy Valley are below. In the spoiler video released on Friday’s episode of Lorraine, Ryan Cawood appears to be in
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'It's the children who will suffer the most' - Bradford family business heartbroken
A BRADFORD family-run business was left heartbroken after seeing its minibus had been vandalised. Idle's Wiggles Play Space and Coffee Shop had its vehicle, parked in The George pub car park, damaged on Wednesday night. Pictures show missing
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Student nurse accused of planning 'lone wolf' terrorist attack appears in court
A student nurse has appeared in court accused of planning a terrorist attack at an RAF base after he was allegedly found with a pressure cooker bomb outside a hospital in Leeds. Mohammad Farooq, 27, was allegedly inspired by radical Islam and Jihad
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Missing Bradford district man not been seen for nearly three weeks
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to find a Bradford district man who has not been seen for almost three weeks. Andrew Spencer, 40, was last seen at his home address in Keighley town centre on January 9. He was reported missing on
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Bradford firefighter to represent Great Britain in World Championships
A BRADFORD firefighter is celebrating after qualifying to be part of the Great British team in the Triathlon World Championships held later this year. Lorna Dodd, from Queensbury, only took part in her first triathlon last summer, but her second
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RECAP: DAY 3 - Dad and sister of Lauren Howe give evidence in murder trial
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Morrisons' earnings fall as shoppers squeezed by cost-of-living crisis
MORRISONS has revealed lower earnings as bosses at the supermarket giant pledged to push prices lower in a bid to win back customers squeezed by the rising cost of living. The Bradford-based group, which was bought by private equity giant Clayton
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High winds ground helicopters in the search for actor Julian Sands
HIGH winds have again grounded helicopters in the search for Hollywood actor Julian Sands it is being reported by the PA news agency. Two weeks have now passed since the actor, who grew up in Gargrave, was first reported missing in the San Gabriel
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Reader letter: Let down by the library
SIR - I occasionally travel to Ilkley by train from Bradford on a day off work. It's been so cold lately, I have ended up in Ilkley Library to stay warm. I have been very disappointed with my visits. The first time, I went to the counter and asked
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Can you name the longest-running Asian business in Bradford?
THE SWEET Centre in Bradford has served customers in Lumb Lane premises since 1964. It was one of the first cafes in the city bringing traditional Asian sweets and snacks. It is still thriving today. We take a look at an early picture of the popular
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31 drivers caught speeding as police visit four hotspot roads in Bradford
POLICE patrolled four Bradford roads this week in a bid to catch speeding drivers. In total, 31 drivers were caught speeding across the locations during Neighbourhood Policing Week. On the evening of Wednesday, January 25, officers went to
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Craven is ranked 'second best place to retire' in UK
CRAVEN has come out as the second best place to retire in the UK, according to research carried out by Hunters Estate Agents. The estate agent ranked some of the most popular retirement locations in England based on factors such as transport connections
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Hospitality students are taking over this hotel for two days
HOSPITALITY students are ‘taking over’ a Dales hotel for two days in February. The students, from Cheshire College South & West, will be responsible for running the Devonshire Fell Hotel in Burnsall, including reception and guest check in, room
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Cars seized, drivers reported to court and taxis suspended in city centre operation
ANTI-social vehicle use and driving standards were the focus of an operation in Bradford city centre. It involved the Bradford City Neighbourhood Policing Team, the Steerside Enforcement Team, Bradford Council and the Driver and Vehicle Standards
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Estate agents celebrates winning top customer service award
AN estate agents with branches across the Bradford district is celebrating after winning an award. Dacre, Son & Hartley has won Feefo’s prestigious Platinum Trusted Service Award for the second year running, in recognition of the exceptional customer
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Man arrested on suspicion of driving over the limit after car crash in Bradford
A MAN was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst over the prescribed limit after a car crashed in the Bradford district. The red Kia Picanto was involved in a road traffic collision in Wilsden on Wednesday evening. Pictures show significant
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Update on multi-million pound work to transform Bradford's old Odeon cinema
DEVELOPERS behind a multi-million project to turn Bradford’s former Odeon cinema into a music venue have given an update on the building work. Bradford Live is now expected to be open in autumn 2023, a delay of a year, in a major transformation
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Four Covid-related deaths reported by Bradford hospitals in last seven days
FOUR further Covid-19-related hospital deaths have been reported over the last seven days in Bradford hospitals. According to the latest NHS figures, two further deaths were reported by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust between January
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Experts warn against TikTok parking hack that could see you taken to court
With the cost of living crisis making all our purse strings tighter, many are turning to popular social media platforms to find quick cost-cutting hacks to save money. One such "unethical" hack has been warned against by the experts over at YourParkingSpace
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Find out who's on The Graham Norton Show tonight
Popular late-night chat show, The Graham Norton Show is back on screens tonight. With a star-studded couch, the show is loved and praised for Norton's unique way to make guests comfortable and his quick wit. Last spotted on the red couch was
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Airbnb issues travel scam warning to UK travellers as Brits lose £1.4k on average
Airbnb has issued a travel scam warning to Brits booking their holidays this year. The global home rent company has commissioned new research to analyse the impact of the cost of living crisis on our holidays and scams by fraudsters. Since
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Costa Coffee to launch 2 new drinks ahead of Valentine's Day
Costa Coffee will be launching its new drinks range in time for Valentine’s Day, with customers able to get their hands on new limited edition Rolo drinks. Choose between Inspired by Rolo Chocolate Caramel Hot Chocolate & Light Dairy Swirl and
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Matt Hancock’s I’m A Celeb fee revealed following appearance on ITV show
Matt Hancock’s fee he received for his controversial appearance on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! has been revealed. The former health secretary’s fee was listed on the MP’s register of financial interests. The figure has been confirmed
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Asda introduces change to customer loyalty app and Cashpot vouchers
Asda has added a new feature to its popular Asda Rewards loyalty app. The change will give customers more time to spend their Cashpots. The supermarket is extending the period that customers have to spend a voucher after creating it in the
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Martin Lewis reveals tip that can make you £1,000 free every year
Martin Lewis has revealed how you can get up to £1,000 free every year from the Government thanks to your savings account. The Money Saving Expert told viewers of the Martin Lewis Money Show Live on ITV that you get a 25% bonus on your savings
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Reader letter: 'Ban firework sales to the public'
SIR - Bradford Council is quite right to protest over the anti-social nuisance fireworks are today, not just in Bradford but all over West Yorkshire. As a boy in the 1950s, I recall them only on sale just before November 5, never after! Today they
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College's apprenticeships project reaches out to over 80 local employers
CALDERDALE College has engaged with over 80 employers with free training courses, services, and support as it reaches the halfway point of its Collaborative Apprenticeships project. This includes providing fully funded training to more than 60
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Bradford school forced into emergency closure - here's why
A BRADFORD school is closed today. Abbey Green Nursery School, on Green Lane in Manningham, is shut due to their building being flooded. Repairs and a deep clean are set to take place on Friday. This is to ensure the health and safety of
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Fiery debate in Council chamber over new voter photo ID laws
TEMPERS flared during a debate over controversial new voter ID rules, with claims the measures could disenfranchise many Bradford voters. But Labour politicians criticising the proposals were reminded that party members had abstained on a vote
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Woman stole nearly £100 worth of cosmetics from shop in The Broadway
A WOMAN has been fined after she was caught stealing nearly £100 worth of cosmetics from Superdrug in Bradford city centre. Mahvish Iqbal, 29 of Church Grove, Rothwell, Leeds stole £96.76 worth of cosmetics from the store in The Broadway shopping
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Bradford man jailed for assaulting three people and damaging Ford Fiesta
A BRADFORD man has been jailed for assaulting three people including a police officer, damaging a car and using offensive language. Abdul Abdullah, of Heaton Road, was given an eight-month prison sentence when his case was heard at Leeds Magistrates
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Dragons slain by Newcastle as late lead goes begging
BRADFORD Dragons fell to their third home defeat on the bounce last Saturday, as they were slain by Team Newcastle University in Division One of the National Basketball League. In a tightly-fought contest, the Dragons were finally overpowered by
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Football legend and scorer of Bantams wonder goal back in Bradford for Bulls
IT is not the sporting crossover you might expect, but a bona fide footballing legend is heading to Odsal in April. Chris Waddle signed for French club Marseille for £4.5m in 1989 from Tottenham Hotspur, then the third-biggest transfer fee of all-time
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Bulls look to prop up middle options ahead of new season
THE Bulls are trying to further bolster their squad before the big kick-off against Whitehaven. Mark Dunning has brought in a dozen new faces in his rebuild for the new Championship campaign - which starts in nine days' time. But they are thought
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Bradford pride for boxer as he talks awards and huge World and Olympic events
BRADFORD boxer Harris Akbar is having a more exciting January than most, given he is currently out at a training camp in Italy. But the European gold medallist still holds his home city close to his heart, and is set to attend the Bradford Sports
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Will to adapt a huge bonus for Avenue as battle at bottom intensifies
RIGHT winger Will Longbottom has barely featured in that position all season, yet he is fast becoming one of Bradford (Park Avenue)'s key players. Avenue boss Mark Bower has hailed the 24-year-old's versatility, and admits that quality is something
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Police reveal name of man arrested at Leeds hospital as terrorism charge is brought
A man has been charged with a terror offence after being arrested at St James’s Hospital in Leeds last Friday. Mohammad Farooq faces one charge of engaging in an act of terrorism, one charge of possessing an imitation firearm and one charge of
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Clayton turns up the volume as City welcome more on-field leadership
ADAM Clayton intends to be seen and heard for the rest of City’s season. The midfield warrior made an encouraging debut in the goalless duel with Stockport in midweek. Clayton offered an immediate presence at the start of the short-term contract
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Incommunities: Woman's anger after mould ruins house decor
A BRADFORD woman says she had thousands of pounds worth of home décor ruined after consistent dampness and mould in her flat. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, moved into her Incommunities flat in May 2022. She claims to have made several