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Review fails to back ban on nitrous oxide

A review commissioned by the Government to examine the harms of laughing gas - nitrous oxide - has stopped short of recommending a ban on the substance. The independent Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) was asked by the Home Office

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Application for sex club licence in Bradford

AN APPLICATION has been made to renew a sex establishment licence at a Bradford gentleman’s club. Jason Armitage applied to Bradford Council for the renewal of a sex establishment licence to use the premises at Cleopatra's Lounge, 7-9 Little Horton

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Caught on camera: CCTV appeal after attempted burglary in Bradford

POLICE would like to speak to this man (pictured) following an attempted burglary in Bradford. The incident is reported to have happened in Clayton in the early hours of today. Anyone with information is asked to contact police in Bradford

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Bradford man jailed for assaulting customer in city centre bank

A BRADFORD man with 100 offences on his criminal record has been jailed for assaulting a customer in a city centre bank and spitting at and kicking the police officer arresting him. Andrew Butler was muted on a video link to HMP Leeds today after

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Is Twitter down in the UK? Users report issues loading website and app

Twitter users are reporting issues with the social media site, with it not loading on the website and app. The issue appears to have started at around 4.30 pm on Monday, March 6 with issues within the app and on the desktop version of the site.

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Where to see the Lancashire Fusilier steam locomotive 45407 today

The Lancashire Fusilier steam locomotive is coming to the Bradford district today - but you'll have to stay up late to see it. Lancashire Fusilier’s LMS Black 5 No. 45407 is on its way to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway for the upcoming Spring

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LIVE BLOG: Featherstone Rovers 26-12 Bradford Bulls (Full time)

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TEAM OF THE WEEK: Cook comes up trumps once again as he draws level with Rashford

THE accolades keep coming for popular Bantams striker Andy Cook. His 19th League Two goal of the season in Saturday's dramatic 2-0 home win over Colchester, has put him two clear of anyone else in the fourth-tier top scorers chart. And that

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Market town's shopping 'heroes' promoted in new film

VISIT Otley has released its latest publicity film showcasing some of the historic market town’s fabulous shopping options. The film, Make It A Day For Independent Shopping, features a number of Otley’s shopping ‘heroes’ including its three butchers

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Plans for new £18m unit at Bradford hospital to tackle operations backlog unveiled

PLANS for a new £18 million day case surgical unit at St Luke’s Hospital will help tackle and reduce the backlog of patients waiting for surgery in Bradford. The new state-of-the-art day case unit will be separate to Bradford Teaching Hospitals

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DOUBLE TROUBLE: Twins caught red-handed drug dealing pretended to be each other

TWIN brothers caught red-handed dealing crack cocaine on Bradford’s Rebecca Street were jailed for three years today. Mohsin and Hassan Khurshid, 26, falsely claimed to be each other when arrested in a silver Ford Focus stopped on Lower Grattan

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Harry Lewis interview: 'It was heavily-researched abuse ... I'm here for all that!'

IT DOESN’T take much to get Harry Lewis smiling on a football pitch. But a particularly clued-up Gillingham fan made him enjoy last week’s victory even more than usual. City’s form on their travels has been exceptional with nine wins going

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Inside new dessert shop offering tasty treats backed by social media star

PEOPLE in Bradford can grab a sweet treat at a new dessert shop which has backing from a social media food star. Kookie Haven, based at Chacha’s Plaza, Westfield House, Lidget Green, officially opened its doors to customers on Saturday, March 4

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Large number of jobs may be at risk due to new Morrisons plans

A large number of jobs in Yorkshire may be at risk amid new plans by a Bradford-based national supermarket chain, it has been reported. Morrisons is reportedly planning to step back from its relationship with at least 83 property maintenance suppliers

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Appeal to find missing teenager, 14

POLICE are appealing for information on teeanger Jacob Boone, who has been reported as missing from Wakefield. Jacob is 14 and was last seen in the Flockton area yesterday.  He is believed to have travelled to the Manchester area.   Jacob

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Man who threw vape at railway worker's head identified

A MAN suspected pf throwing a vape at a railway worker’s head has now been identified, British Transport Police said this afternoon. A CCTV appeal was issued last week following the incident, which happened on a train travelling between Huddersfield

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Claim that Children's Services was 'walking towards car crash'

COUNCIL bosses kept the fact that Bradford Children’s Services was “walking towards a car crash” a secret, a councillor has claimed. And the head of Children’s Services has admitted that they were not surprised when the service was judged inadequate

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Broadway to host flash mob dance to celebrate International Women’s Day

A DANCE programme for over 55s will present a flash mob performance at The Broadway Shopping Centre in Bradford on Wednesday to celebrate International Women’s Day. Shoppers will be invited to dance with the Yorkshire Dance's Dance On group or

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Anita Rani: The girl with big TV dreams who became university's new chancellor

TV presenter Anita Rani has described feeling “every emotion under the sun” as she becomes the University of Bradford’s new chancellor. The broadcaster’s career has seen her present a range of TV and radio shows, including Countryfile and Woman

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Super start sees Sedge secure vital win as Eccleshill get precious point late on

LIVERSEDGE enjoyed a blistering first 32 minutes on Saturday afternoon, as their fight to avoid the drop in the Northern Premier League Premier Division gathered pace. They enjoyed a superb 3-2 win at mid-table FC United of Manchester to move seven

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£1,000 prize up for grabs for the best school breakfast club

BRADFORD schools could be in with the chance of winning £1,000 for their breakfast club by entering the annual Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards. One club from each region of England, as well as one club from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland,

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Fears over impact of traffic on local roads see industrial development refused

PLANS to redevelop the last piece of a former water treatment works site near two busy motorways have been refused amid concerns about an increase in traffic on local roads. The scheme for the remaining section of Yorkshire Water’s old North Bierley

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Bradford marks World Hearing Day with vital work

BRADFORD Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Listening for Life Centre marked World Hearing Day last week. The Centre celebrated its landmark, hi-tech centre of excellence, home to the Trust’s cochlear implant technology – which helps transform

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New two-day food and drink festival planned for 'landmark locations' in Bradford

A NEW food and drink festival will be coming to Bradford next month – and is the first new festival in the run up to Bradford’s City of Culture year. Taste:BD has been described as the “flagship” food and drink festival for the district, and will

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Victim's bank card and house keys stolen in Bradford break-in

POLICE investigating a robbery in Bradford have released an E-fit image of a man they would like to identify.  The incident happened at a property on Woodvale Close, off Sutton Road, Tyersal, at around 6.30am on February 25. The suspect broke

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Football fan dies after brawl broke out between rival supporters outside pub

A football fan has died after a brawl broke out between rival supporters outside a pub after a game on Saturday. Blackpool fan Tony Johnson, said to have been in his 50s, was rushed to hospital on Saturday evening after a melee with Burnley fans

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BANTAMS OPPOSITION: Flynn's Walsall desperate to end winless run

WALSALL have had more ups and downs than most this season. The Saddlers have endured a rollercoaster campaign of extreme highs and lows. They are currently stuck in a rut of nine games without a win - the second time they have done that so

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SQUAD: Bulls reward Rhinos talent as vice-captain comes back for Fev

BRADFORD Bulls boss Mark Dunning has named his 21-man squad for tonight's trip to the Millennium Stadium to face Betfred Championship leaders Featherstone Rovers. Liam Tindall was superb in the win over Toulouse after joining on dual-registration

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District finance firm appoints key role in £6m turnover push

BRADFORD district-based commercial finance consultancy, ABL Business, has appointed Jason Bentley as national operations manager. The appointment comes as ABL – which has secured more than £90 million in debt finance for small to medium-sized enterprise

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Met Office reveals when snow will fall this week as up to 40cm predicted in places

The Met Office has issued a 39-hour snow warning for much of the UK this week. The warning predicts snow for Scotland, parts of northern England, and much of Wales. The forecaster is warning of “heavy snow” with the potential to cause “significant

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Off-road motorbike rider convicted in court

THE DRIVER of an off-road motorbike has been convicted for licence and insurance offences. The rider was detained on Highfield Lane in Keighley in December. This month, he received eight penalty points and a “significant” fine, according to

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Why £5m development in Bradford is being hailed as a blueprint for UK housing market

A £5 MILLION new homes development in Bradford is being hailed as a blueprint for the future of a more energy-efficient UK housing market. Ahead of the phasing in of a Government ban on all new gas boilers, all 21 of the properties being brought

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Avenue gone inside 60 seconds in potentially costly defeat at Peterborough

BRADFORD (Park Avenue) were left cursing a slow start on Saturday afternoon, as they slid to a potentially-costly 1-0 defeat at Peterborough Sports. Mark Bower's side were desperate for the three away points that could have taken them out of the

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Bradford business community to support families with babies in hospital

A BUSINESS event in Bradford this month will explore the impact that having a baby in hospital has on local families. Members of Bradford Hospitals’ Charity 100 Club – as well as those interested in joining – will meet at Bradford Royal Infirmary

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Chelsea end to drought to leave Leeds clinging on above drop zone

Chelsea's long goalless run at Stamford Bridge was ended by a second-half header from Wesley Fofana that earned them a 1-0 win over Leeds and brought badly needed respite for Graham Potter. The defender nodded in Ben Chilwell's corner eight minutes

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Towpath closed after vehicle crashes into canal bridge

PART of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath between Gargrave and Bank Newton has had to be closed after a vehicle collided with a bridge sending lumps of stone crashing below. It is believed a walker reported the damage to the listed Changeline

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Kayak stolen in spate of garage and shed burglaries in Bradford

A SPATE of garage and shed burglaries saw a number items, including a kayak, stolen over the past few days in Bradford South policing area of the city. The first incident, a shed burglary, took place between 5pm on Thursday and 12noon on Saturday

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Overnight removal of trees next to train track backed over safety concerns

PLANS to remove trees next to a railway line to keep the track safe have been welcomed. A number of trees are set to be removed to the back of Caroline Street Allotments in Saltaire. Residents of the village have received letters from Network

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Warning to holidaymakers planning trip to Spain after disease outbreak

A warning has been issued to Brits planning a holiday to Ibiza following an outbreak of Dengue Fever. Six tourists in the area were infected in the second half of last year, with the local government expressing fears a second wave could be on the

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Coronation Street star lands major acting role in US after quitting soap

A former Coronation Street star has landed a major acting role in the US just weeks after quitting the soap. Twana Omer, who played Daryan Zahaw on the ITV show, left Coronation Street after an emotional storyline which saw him discover his only

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Anger after mural painted for rugby league legend Rob Burrow is vandalised

Sick vandals have trashed a mural painted in honour of rugby league legend Rob Burrow, whose fight against motor neurone disease has captured the nation's hearts. The artwork, which painted on the side of Leeds Beckett University's Student Union

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Fish and chip shop an 'absolute mess' after being 'ransacked' in burglary

A POPULAR fish and chip shop in the Bradford district was "ransacked" during a break-in last night (Sunday). Shop owner Carol Riley, who runs Rob's Plaice, on Crownest Road, Bingley, with her husband David, said: "It's an absolute mess. We can't

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Morrisons launches two-course set menu at its cafes for limited time

MORRISONS has launched a new two-course set menu in all its cafés allowing customers to get a main, hot dessert and drink for £8.99. Dishes including fish and chips, lasagne and a roast dinner with all the trimmings can be enjoyed alongside a drink

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Yorkshire Water begins second phase of work on new sewer

THE second phase of the construction of a new sewer under the A65 in Ilkley has begun. Yorkshire Water’s new sewer aims to reduce the frequency and volume of storm overflows into the river Wharfe during periods of heavy rain. Initial work at

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Bradford panto legend Billy Pearce to return for this year's show - Cinderella

PANTOMIME will be making a magical return to the Alhambra Theatre this festive season as Bradford panto legend Billy Pearce returns. Tickets go on general sale on Monday, March 20 for Cinderella which runs from Saturday, December 9, 2023 to Sunday

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Runners to hit streets of Bradford again as 10k race returns

PEOPLE have been urged to get their trainers on and take part in a 10k run around Bradford city centre this weekend. This year’s Epilepsy Action Bradford 10k will be held on Sunday, March 12 and the run starts at 9am. Partial road closures will

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Man caught carrying a lock knife in Bradford is sentenced at court

A man has avoided an immediate jail sentence after being caught with a lock knife near Bradford city centre. Richard Allan, 44, admitted possessing a knife in a public place on August 24, 2022, on Little Horton Lane in Bradford. Allan, of Sleningford

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RECAP: Day 5 of Somaiya Begum murder trial as we enter second week

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School celebrates as students graduate from challenging university programme

A BRADFORD school is celebrating the success of its students graduating from a national university access programme.  Bronte Girls’ Academy, part of iExel Education Trust, is celebrating the success of 28 students, from Years 9 and 10 as they graduate

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Former Cabinet minister in Bradford for journalist's exclusive book launch event

A FORMER Government cabinet minister will appear alongside a US-based political journalist at a book launch event in Bradford. Mehdi Hasan in Conversation with Baroness Sayeeda Warsi will be held on Saturday, March 11, from 7pm at Waterstones in

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'How to be a success': Rugby legend Jamie Peacock talks to Bradford students

STUDENTS from Bradford College Sixth Form have been treated to an appearance from rugby league legend Jamie Peacock MBE. The visit was part of Bradford Sixth Form’s wider Wellbeing day, designed to help students manage stress and prepare for upcoming

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Man in court for having golf club in Bradford branch of Greggs

A MAN has appeared in court charged with possessing an offensive weapon at a Bradford branch of Greggs. John Cawley, 59, of Ashgrove, Greengates, Bradford, faced a charge of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He was caught

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Man from Scotland caught speeding on major Bradford district road

A MAN from Scotland has been fined for speeding on a major Bradford district road. Wojciech Koncelman, 45, of Arthur Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, faced one charge of exceeding the 50mph speed limit in contravention of a local traffic order –

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Fines issued after police swoop on illegal off-road riding in Bradford quarry

POLICE issued a number of fines for illegal off-road bike riding in a Bradford quarry at the weekend. A number of people were seen riding off-road vehicles in the Poplars Park quarry when Steerside Enforcement Team officers swooped.  

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Experts warn against TikTok storage hack that could cause fever and muscle aches

Storage experts have warned against a viral TikTok food hack that could cause serious health issues such as muscle cramps and diarrhoea. The hack has become very popular on the short-form video-sharing app as many look for new ways to make their

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Average of 128 dog rehoming requests received per month so far in 2023, charity says

A charity has said it’s received an average of 128 requests per month so far this year from people who are thinking about rehoming their dogs. Spaniel Aid said that this number has risen over the past few years from an average of 47 a month in

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'Despicable' online violence against girls is getting into classrooms, warns NSPCC

THIS Wednesday is International Women’s Day, an annual event bringing attention to issues like gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. This week also marks the launch of a campaign by West Yorkshire Police to

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Six arrested over spate of Range Rover and Land Rover thefts

Six men are due to appear in court today (Monday) charged in connection with an investigation into the organised theft of Range Rovers, Land Rovers and Mercedes Sprinter vans across West Yorkshire. It follows an investigation by officers from Leeds

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Bradford braced for snow as temperatures tumble - all the details

BRADFORD is braced for snow later this week as temperatures are set to plunge. The district is predicted to see plummeting temperatures over the next few days, according to the Met Office. A spell of light snow showers is forecast for this

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Police concerned for welfare of missing Bradford man with potential head injury

POLICE are concerned for the welfare of a missing Bradford man who may have suffered a potential head injury.  Joshua Missin, 19, was last seen at 9:35pm on Sunday on Rooley Avenue in Bradford. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said:

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Bradford's long-running mental heath helpline increases hours

An award-winning mental health helpline for people living in Bradford and Craven is now offering support in the morning for the first time. Guide-Line, run by the charity Mind in Bradford, is now open between 8am until 12am [midnight] 7 days a

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City Social: 'Hitting form at the perfect time' - fans buzzing after late win

BIG crowd, big win. Bradford City made it three successive victories with a very late 2-0 success over Colchester United at Valley Parade in front of a bumper crowd of 20,383. The triumph for Mark Hughes’ men took them up to fifth in League

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Three men jailed after high value cars stolen in spate of house burglaries

THREE young men have each been jailed for 18 months for their roles in a series of house burglaries across Yorkshire in which high value cars were targeted. Deyonte Frazer, 22, Jamie Cowens, 24, and Creddy Taylor, 21, broke into homes to steal

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Milk man avoids driving ban as six children would have had to be up for school at 5am

A MILK man avoided a driving ban because his six children would have had to get up at 5am to get to school. Gary France, of Manor Haigh Road in Wakefield, failed to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle in Bradford

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Pupils have 'unruly behaviour' and people smoke in play area at Bradford school

A BRADFORD school where pupils have "unruly behaviour" and smoking takes place in the play area has been rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted. Training and Skills Centre (TSC), in Accent Business Centre on Barkerend Road, received the worst rating in all

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Bulls to tackle TV curse at Fev as Dunning challenges side to better Toulouse display

BULLS head coach Mark Dunning has challenged his side to somehow raise their game even further at Featherstone tonight, as he looks for them to break their TV curse. Premier Sports, now Viaplay Sports, have broadcast eight Bulls fixtures since

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Banks thinking big as in-form City enjoy that winning feeling

SCOTT Banks reckons City have what it takes to continue their hot form right to the end. The Bantams made it five wins out of six with the late show against Colchester - and will move level on points with Stevenage in League Two's third automatic