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Sutton leaves Bradford City to join Harrogate
LEVI Sutton has left City to join Harrogate for an undisclosed fee. The midfielder, signed by Stuart McCall in July 2020, made 96 appearances in claret and amber and scored five goals. But Sutton has been restricted to sub outings this season
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Operation Clearsafe- Will you fall victim to a secret facility or escape to freedom?
For years, there have been whispers of a top-secret complex within West Yorkshire, where rumours of inhumane experiments have begun to spiral. But is that all they are? Just rumours? Are you brave enough to enter the Clearsafe and expose its secrets
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Never Bored of Board Games! - Maryam Bououden, PHGS
Everybody, at some point in their lives, have played a board game with family or friends. Whether it be a classic game of Monopoly, or a challenging game of Scrabble, us Brits love a board game, especially on cold, rainy Winter nights. There
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No injuries after two cars crash on road in Bradford city centre
TWO cars crashed in an accident in Bradford city centre late this afternoon (Tuesday). There were no injuries in a two-car crash at 5.50pm today on Valley Road. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police were called about a damage-only
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Man at centre of terrifying Greengates stand-off is convicted axe-attack killer
The man who caused a major emergency when holed up in his Bradford flat threatening to blow it up is a convicted killer who axed a grandmother to death, it can now be revealed. James Callaghan was sentenced to an indefinite Hospital Order at Hull
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Fisher fit and firing as Yorkshire seamer takes five-wicket haul for England Lions
YORKSHIRE seamer Matthew Fisher took five wickets for the England Lions on the first day of their unofficial Test match against Sri Lanka A in Galle. Fisher, looking to make up for lost time after being sidelined by injury last year, claimed 5-
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Bradford citizens fed up with thoughtless road users K Shan BGA.
Cars, bikes, and scooters can all be dangerous when handled recklessly. Mehvish S, 14, was knocked to the ground by a bike on January 11th, 2023. She was left injured after being tackled to the pavement directly in front of a local café as she crossed
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Firefighters free occupant of vehicle trapped in A59 collision
A PERSON was taken to hospital with head injuries this afternoon following a collision involving two vehicles - believed to be a lorry and a car - on the A59 at Blubberhouses. Emergency services, including a crew from Harrogate Fire Station, and
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USA midfielder McKennie makes move to Leeds on loan from Italian giants Juventus
LEEDS United have announced the signing of United States midfielder Weston McKennie on loan from Juventus until the end of the season, with a view to a permanent move. The 24-year-old has moved to Elland Road for a reported £1million loan fee,
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Police concerned for welfare of missing West Yorkshire teenage boy
POLICE are concerned for the welfare of a a missing teenager from West Yorkshire. Adam Sibary, 17, from Glasshoughton, was last seen in the Pontefract area. He is described as 5ft11 of a medium build with light brown hair. Adam is believed
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See award-winning film plus Q&A
THE AWARD-winning documentary A Bunch of Amateurs - long-listed for the Baftas - about the club Bradford Movie Makers is being screened at Square Chapel in Halifax tomorrow night followed by a question and answer session. It will be one of the
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Bradford City make deadline-day swoop for Exeter centre half Stubbs
DEFENDER Sam Stubbs has become City’s seventh signing of the transfer window. The 24-year-old centre half joins on an 18-month deal on a free transfer from Exeter. Son of former Bolton Wanderers and Everton defender Alan, Stubbs began his youth
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Appeal for information after theft of two vehicles in Bradford district
TWO vehicles were reported stolen in the Bradford district in recent days, one of which has now been recovered. The Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team reported a car was stolen sometime between 11pm last Saturday (January 28) and 8.30am
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Police issue appeal to find three West Yorkshire missing boys
THREE missing boys from West Yorkshire have been found safe and well. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Three Wakefield boys, who were reported as missing together, have been found safe and well. "Mohammed Hussain, 12, Soloman
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Woman avoids prison after being found with kitchen knife on residential street
A BRADFORD woman has avoided a prison sentence after she was caught with a kitchen knife in a public place. Suzie-Leigh Gallagher, 37, of Millhaven Mews, Manningham, Bradford, was found to be carrying a knife on Braybrook Court in Bradford on November
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Man who killed partner 'tried to throw her off balcony' in front of child, jury hears
A MAN who killed his partner had “tried to throw her off the balcony” of their flat in front of their child, a court has 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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Bulls banking on world record crowd to start Championship campaign with a bang
BULLS are feeling ambitious ahead of their Betfred Championship opener against Whitehaven at Odsal on Sunday. Not only are they seeking two points against their Cumbrian opponents to get their campaign off to a flying start, but they are seeking
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'Utopian' estate being flattened to make way for modern homes
A BRADFORD housing development designed to be a “utopian” estate is being pulled down to make way for more modern homes. It is the second time the Ripleyville estate has been flattened to make way for new housing. Here's how Bradford's
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Bradford car dealer JCT600's plan for luxury car repair shop
PLANS by a Bradford based car dealership to build a repair facility for luxury cars in south Leeds have been put forward. JCT600 has applied for planning permission to develop two parcels of land at One City West Business Park, off the Beeston
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Anger and calls for leadership to 'take responsibility' after damning Ofsted report
OPPOSITION politicians have reacted with anger at news that Bradford’s Children’s Services have once again been judged inadequate, with calls for Council leaders to resign. The damning Ofsted report released today once again gave Bradford Council
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Nearly 25 per cent of drivers say punishment for one major offence is too soft
Nearly a quarter of drivers believe that the punishment for not wearing a seat belt is too lenient, according to a survey from the RAC. Of the 1,800 motorists polled 24% said the existing maximum penalty in Britain of a £500 fine is not strong
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CCTV images released after attempted robbery at Holme Wood shop
POLICE have released CCTV images of three men they want to identify in connection with an attempted robbery at a shop the Holme Wood area of Bradford. Officers were called at 7.52 this morning (Tuesday, January 31) to reports three men - one armed
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Man whose body was found in Leeds & Liverpool Canal formally identified
AN elderly man whose body was found in Leeds & Liverpool Canal has now been identified. Information was received last night which established that the man, who was found in the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near Bramley Fall Woods on Sunday, January
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Flats in old police station used in Happy Valley put on the market by Bradford firm
A FORMER police station used in the popular BBC show Happy Valley has been put on the market by a Bradford property company. In 2019, the building, on Station Road in Sowerby Bridge, was granted full planning permission to be converted into 19
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Thousands of supermarket jobs under threat in huge shake up
esco has announced a wide-ranging overhaul of its stores which will impact around 2,100 jobs. The UK’s largest supermarket chain said it will extend changes to store management roles, shut remaining counters and hot delis and shut a number of in-store
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Take a look inside period farmhouse on the market - and it includes a private pub
A period farmhouse has gone on the market and features its own authentic pub. Laurel farmhouse in the village of Bramham, just off the A1(M) near Wetherby is thought to have originally been built in 1675, however its current owners - who are looking
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Stubborn cat stuck in tree for four days thwarts rescue attempts
CREWS from Cleckheaton were thwarted by a cat that evaded rescue after being stuck in a tree for four days. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) were called at 11.45am yesterday (Monday) to a cat that had been stuck in a tree. The
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STAND-OFF: Residents evacuated as enraged man threatened to shoot police
A MAJOR Bradford road was closed and elderly residents moved out of their homes when an enraged mentally ill man claiming to have an arsenal of weapons threatened to blow up a building and shoot the police. James Callaghan barricaded himself into
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Can you help name a new street in this town?
IDEAS for naming a street on a new housing development in Gomersal are needed. Kirklees Council is inviting suggestions for the street off Oxford Road, where a residential development is taking place on the Holme Cottage site. Names should
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Inquest into death of man whose body was found in old bank is delayed again
AN inquest into the death of Bradford bus driver Asghar Badshah has been further delayed. A hearing was held at Bradford Coroners' Court to discuss the case. Assistant coroner Ian Pears said he was prepared to continue the suspension of the
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CCTV images released of three males in relation to criminal damage incident
POLICE have released CCTV images of three males they would like to identify in connection with a criminal damage incident in West Yorkshire. Officers are investigating an incident that happened in Noble Road, Outwood, on Friday, January 27, at
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Islamic Relief supports vulnerable families amid cost of living crisis
ISLAMIC Relief UK will partner with Leeds-based charity Give a Gift to distribute food packs to vulnerable families in Bradford tomorrow. The food packs will be distributed from the Infinity Centre in Leeds and will include oil, pasta, pasta sauce
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Inquest into deaths of two men in fatal crash near city centre
An inquest into the deaths of two men killed in a car crash near Bradford city centre has been further delayed. Mohammed Azad Khan and Arsalan Khalid Baig, both 24, died in a crash on Dryden Street. A hearing was held at Bradford Coroners'
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'A crime against humanity': Bradford 'heartbroken' by Pakistan bomb blast
THERE is an outpouring of sympathy in Bradford today following a bomb blast at a mosque in Pakistan. The death toll is continuing to rise – with reports claiming it is now in the 90s – after the explosion in Peshawar yesterday. Over 200 people
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Drugs dog sniffs out offenders in bar and clubs in night-time police operation
POLICE are deploying canine cops to the streets of a West Yorkshire town in an operation to sniff out drug offending in bars and clubs. The Kirklees Town Centre Partnership has said more work is planned after it took to the streets of Huddersfield
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Latest damning Ofsted report highlights 'widespread failures' in Children's Services
CHILDREN in Bradford have been left “at risk of harm” due to “widespread and serious failures across all areas” of Children’s Services. This was one of many damning findings made by Ofsted in a report where they once again found Bradford Council
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Care home in conservation area cannot be demolished, rules planning inspector
A DEVELOPER'S appeal against Bradford Council's decision to refuse the demolition of Hollycroft Care Home has been dismissed. Barchester Healthcare Ltd acquired the care home at 16 Hebers Ghyll Drive, Ilkley in 2021 and submitted a planning application
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How a train from Halifax to Bradford ended up costing over £400
A BRADFORD man has been fined a hefty sum after he was caught travelling without a ticket on his journey to Bradford Interchange. Lee John, 26, of Rook Lane, in the Tong area of Bradford, was travelling between Halifax and Bradford Interchange
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Seven people who fuelled gang-related machete attacks jailed for 42 years
SEVEN people involved in the organised supply of heroin and crack cocaine that fuelled gang-related machete attacks on the streets of West Yorkshire have been jailed for a total of 42 years. The violence linked to rival urban street gangs involved
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Emergency services scrambled to major fire on Bradford's City Road
FIREFIGHTERS from across West Yorkshire have been dealing with a major blaze in Bradford this morning. It broke out at a property - Narang Wholesalers Ltd - on City Road and emergency services were called to the scene, on the outskirts of the
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Police appeal for CCTV footage following attempted burglary in Bradford
POLICE are appealing for CCTV and ring doorbell footage following an attempted garage burglary in Bradford. Police reported an incident that took place at 3.56am on Sunday on Cooper Lane, Buttershaw, involving two people who allegedly attacked
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Parents win share of £20,000 for initiatives to help Bradford families
TEN parents in Bradford are celebrating winning a share of £20,000 to run initiatives for expectant parents and families with 0-3s living in the Better Start Bradford area. Communities living in Bowling and Barkerend, Bradford Moor and Little Horton
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Man jailed for plying under-age teenager with cocaine and having sex with her
A MAN aged 41 has been jailed for seven years and three months after plying an under-age teenager with cocaine and having sex with her. Michael Dawson, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court on Monday on a video link to HMP
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Holme Wood residents praised for helping to deep clean street full of fly-tipping
BRADFORD Council has praised residents of the city's biggest estate for helping to deep clean their street. The people of Barthorpe Close in Holme Wood and social housing landlord Incommunities removed more than one tonne of fly-tipped waste.
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Huge beams craned into place as new bridge takes shape
HUGE beams have been craned into position as part of a new bridge as part of a major road improvement in one part of Calderdale. Eight beams, 48 metres long, three metres wide and weighing over 250 tonnes in total, were guided into position using
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Runners will line up for a challenge this weekend - will you be among them?
THE ANNUAL Rombalds Stride, a 23-mile challenge in which participants walk or run, takes place on Saturday. It is organised by the15th Airedale Scout Group. Starting from and finishing in Guiseley via Esholt, Baildon, Ilkley, Burley Woodhead
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RECAP: Day 5 - Forensic pathologist gives evidence in murder trial
10:42am If you want to check the next day's proceedings (Wednesday, February 1) click here.
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Bantams blown apart by superb Stockport as relegation fears increase
BRADFORD City Women suffered a disastrous afternoon on Sunday, as they crashed to a 5-0 home defeat against Stockport County Ladies at Horsfall. They are bottom of the FA Women's National League Division One North, but are only five points from
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Three suspects make off after attempted house break-in
POLICE are appealing for information after an attempted break-in on Friday night. Between 8.30pm and 8.50pm, three unknown suspects were disturbed attempting to break into a house on High Banks, Silsden, West Yorkshire Police said. Join
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Man jumped fence in attempted burglary in Bradford district
POLICE are appealing for information after an attempted burglary in the Bradford district over the weekend. At some point between 8.50am and 8.56am on Saturday, police say, a man attempted to break into a house on Diamond Street, Keighley.
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Opinion: 'Bus lanes would mean wonderful bus services in Bradford'
WE spend a lot of time queuing in traffic. So do our goods vehicles, bin lorries and all kinds of people like businessmen, plumbers and health visitors who have their ability to do a job undermined by delays. Probably about half of the people in
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'It's my passion': How a Bradford woman fulfilled her childhood dream
AS A little girl Faye Hanson dreamed of running her own hair salon. She didn’t let go of that dream and, after leaving Priesthorpe school, she enrolled on a course in hairdressing at the former Thomas Danby College in Leeds. While studying
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Coronation themed Ilkley Carnival is fit for a King
YOU’D be forgiven for thinking the Coronation of King Charles III was taking place in Ilkley, when around 1,000 local children and organisations take to the streets in royal regalia on May 1. The theme of this year’s May Day Bank Holiday Ilkley
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LIVE: Bradford City transfer deadline day January 2023
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LEAGUE TWO: All the ins and outs in the January transfer window
LATEST League Two deals during the January transfer window: AFC WIMBLEDON (4 in/ 6 out) IN: Sam Pearson (Bristol City loan), Armani Little (Forest Green loan), Ali Al-Hamadi (Wycombe), Saikou Janneh (Cambridge loan) OUT: Kwaku Frimpong
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'Blind eye cannot be turned to the needs of mental health hospitals' - MP
This MP column comes from Bradford West MP Naz Shah Successive Conservative Prime Ministers have talked about parity of esteem for mental health and of levelling up the country. There is little evidence of that in their flagship New Hospitals
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Man caught parking up stolen Renault Megane outside his Bradford home is jailed
A MAN caught parking up a stolen Renault Megane on false plates outside his Bradford home has been jailed for 51 weeks. Wayne Thackray, 40, of Sandfield Road, Idle, ran off after he was spotted by the police at the wheel of the vehicle on January
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Grand opening of canal towpath after months of work
AN opening ceremony for a recently refurbished stretch of canal towpath was held in Shipley yesterday. The event, attended by cycling clubs and community leaders, followed months of work to resurface and widen a two-mile stretch of the Leeds &
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Work to improve busy junction to start - including creation of mini link road
WORK to improve a busy Bradford junction will finally begin next month, years after it was first announced. Highway works around Great Horton Road, Horton Grange Road and Horton Park Avenue were proposed in 2019. The work would include a new
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Cannabis farms being set up in 'back of shops and underground'
CRIMINALS are going underground to hide their cannabis farms – a meeting has been told. The problem of drug grows being set up in vacant buildings was raised at a meeting of Bradford Council last week. Councillor Aislin Naylor (Lib Dem, Idle
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See inside new 'luxury' care home with its own salon and cafe
A new care home with its own salon and café has opened its doors in Shipley. Shipley Manor, run by the St Marys Group, will specialise in residential and dementia care. Branding itself as a “luxury care home”, the home has 66-bedrooms in total
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Bradford's Children's Services described as 'canary in the coal mine'
CHILDREN’S Services in Bradford have been described by the “canary in the coal mine” during a Council Meeting. The service will be run by a newly formed Children’s Trust from Spring, after Bradford Council was deemed not to be capable of improving
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The Bradford centre helping to steer British-Pakistani youth away from crime
A BRADFORD man is hoping to help British-Pakistani youth learn new skills and express themselves through creative workshops. Kasim Tariq is behind Fayakunu, which aims to get more young people engaged with crafts and pottery-making – helping to
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Nursery school praised for going 'above and beyond for every child'
A LOCAL school where ‘ every child’s unique needs are catered for’ has been named a flagship school for inclusion. Canterbury Nursery School, on Basil St, in the Canterbury area of Bradford, was awarded the status after its annual Inclusion Quality
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Holme Wood resident awaits sentence for sexually assaulting woman
A MAN is behind bars awaiting sentence for two offences of sexually assaulting a woman. Patrik Lukacs, 27, of Denbury Mount, Holme Wood, Bradford, pleaded guilty at Bradford Crown Court on Monday to the offences involving the same victim on one
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Bradford cricket league mourns death of friendly and quirky stalwart
BRADFORD cricket has lost a good one in Bachubhai Bahi Ramji. My only contact with the Bradford Indians stalwart was via Bradford Mutual Sunday School League meetings – be they at the brutally warm Oddfellows Club near Bradford Ice Rink, Clayton
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Salem skipper refusing to play on as he decries controversial call
CHRISTIAN Baines, acting as a water boy due to a dead leg, is still adamant that he will retire at the end of the season if the RFU do not change their directive on the tackle law. The controversial ruling of no higher than the waist is due to
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GOAL OF THE MONTH: Bantams beauty sweeps to victory in vote
BRADFORD City's last goal this month came way back on Tuesday, January 10, and it is their effort that night which has been rewarded. On a miserable night at Valley Parade, in terms of both the terrible weather and the 2-1 home defeat to lowly
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'Welcome to the family': Crichlow happy with City new faces as deadline approaches
ROMONEY Crichlow insists City’s January recruits are already “part of the family”. The mid-season transfer window shuts at 11pm with the Bantams having been among the busiest clubs in League Two. Whether Mark Hughes decides to try for another
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Unemployment rate in Bradford could be three times higher
BRADFORD’S unemployment rate should be three times higher than official figures suggest, a new report out today claims. The annual Cities Outlook report from Centre for Cities focuses on “economic inactivity” and how many more people are out of