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MATCH REPORT: Scrappy stalemate as City can't find way past Walsall

WALSALL 0 CITY 0 CITY’S winning run was halted after a battle of attrition in the Black Country. A fourth successive victory would have lifted them level on points with third-placed Stevenage. But with Steve Evans looking on ahead of his

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Appeal for witnesses after horrific crash between a school bus and tractor

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a serious injury road traffic collision. It happened at about 8.56am today (Tuesday) when a Volvo single decker bus was in collision with a John Deere tractor on the A629 in Keighley, between the Silsden and

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Huge emergency services presence on major Bradford road after man collapses

There is a large emergency services presence this evening following an incident near a major Bradford road. Join our new traffic and travel Facebook group to keep up to date with the latest on the roads and rails and share any disruptions

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LIVE BLOG: Walsall v Bradford City

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LIVE BLOG: Walsall 0 Bradford City 0

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Important Martin Lewis update to anyone aged 45 to 70 set to miss out on £1,000s

Martin Lewis has issued an “important update” to anyone between the ages of 45 and 70, who could be set to lose out on thousands of pounds. The Money Saving Expert has warned people they could miss out on up to £7,500 if they miss an upcoming state

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Slow traffic on major Bradford road tonight after crash

THERE are reports of slow traffic on a major road following a crash.  A traffic app has reported a collision on Bowling Back Lane Westbound, near the A650 Wakefield Road.  Join our new traffic and travel Facebook group to keep up to date

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Over 12,000 runners sign up for Rob Burrow marathon in May

OVER 12,000 people have signed up to the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, making it the biggest such race in Yorkshire’s history, organisers say. The marathon, which will be held on May 14 this year, will be the first to be held in Leeds for 20 years

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Residents speak of shock after horrific crash between school bus and tractor

Residents have spoken of their shock after a bus driver was seriously injured in a horror crash between a school bus and a tractor on a major road in the district. The smash, which has caused severe damage to the front end of the yellow bus, led

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Director appointed for £4.7m Bradford centre to improve life chances

A NEW Director of Research has been appointed for Bradford’s £4.7m research centre – set up to focus on improving poor health in the District. Bradford was recently granted the cash to create a new research centre to find innovative ways to tackle

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Crash caused heavy traffic on Bradford road this afternoon

There was heavy traffic on a Bradford road this evening following a crash.  It happened on Moore Avenue, near Enfield Parade, in the Wibsey area of Bradford. Join our new traffic and travel Facebook group to keep up to date with the latest

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Killer jailed for life after setting fire to hotel in Bradford and city centre shop

A CONVICTED killer who set fire to a Bradford hotel and a shop in the Broadway Centre has been labelled a public danger and jailed for life. The 110 offences on Richard Lister’s criminal record included manslaughter in 1999 when he was imprisoned

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Households will receive £65 payment to help with cost of living crisis

Households across the UK could get a £65 payment paid to them and help them through winter. Residents that currently receive Council Tax Reduction, due to low income, could get the payments as part of a scheme from the Department for Works and

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Bradford Means Business Awards timetable

SWo what happens now? Here is the timeline of events: March 8: Awards launch in the T&A and online March 8 - April 6: Awards open for entries, so get your nominations in as soon as possible April 2023: Judging period July 11: Nominations

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BMB Awards 2023

Celebrating the best businesses in Bradford The Bradford Means Business Awards aim to celebrate success, recognise achievement and highlight the innovative people and companies throughout Bradford district who are putting their region on the map by

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Police arrest five people after £10,000 worth of cannabis seized

OFFICERS seized cannabis worth at least £10,000 from the streets of Batley following a police raid at a commercial premises in the town. Enquiries remain ongoing by the Batley and Spen NPT after officers executed a drugs warrant at a property on

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BMB Awards 2024: the categories

THE AWARD CATEGORIES The Bradford Means Business Awards 2024 features 11 categories designed to recognise key aspects of business in the region. These are: APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR Apprenticeships are an increasingly important way of attracting

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CCTV images released after man left with broken jaw in city centre attack

Detectives investigating an assault in Leeds city centre that left an 18-year-old man with a broken jaw have released images of a suspect they want to identify. The victim had to undergo surgery to have plates fitted and is continuing a lengthy

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Eurovision 2023 tickets sell out on Ticketmaster within an hour amid massive demand

Tickets for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool have sold out on Ticketmaster after thousands of fans clamoured to get a hold of them. The news was announced by the BBC Eurovision Twitter account in a message to fans that read: "All #

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Man appears in court charged with burglary at Bradford chippy

A MAN has been arrested and appeared in court charged with burglary at a fish and chip shop in Bradford. Police launched an investigation after a burglary at Rob's Plaice, on Crownest Road, Bingley, at around 7pm on Sunday. A spokesperson for

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Trouserless takeaway boss caught on CCTV on night he raped woman in fast food shop

A BRADFORD takeaway owner who raped a woman at his premises at dead of night after plying her with alcohol has been jailed for eight and a half years. Sivaganeshan Pardeep was the proprietor of a premises in Shipley when he subjected his victim

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First homes at £13.6m Bradford district development launched

HOUSEBUILDER Avant Homes West Yorkshire has launched the first homes at its £13.6m, 53-home Croftside Quarter development in Cullingworth. Located three miles from Keighley town centre on New School Lane, the development will comprise a mix of

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Greggs to trial 24-hour drive-thru amid opening hours expansion this year

Popular fast-food bakery Greggs is expected to expand its opening hours and offer a 24-hour drive-thru to selected stores across the country. Greggs, which has been in operation since 1939, reported a jump in sales in 2022 of 23%. Sales are

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New £65,000 facilities for disabled people officially opened in town

NEW £65,000 public toilet facilities for disabled people have been officially opened in a Bradford district town. The Changing Places facilities in Myrtle Place, Bingley, are different to standard accessible toilets and are specifically for people

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Watch the shocking moment a fire sparked by lithium batteries engulfed house

RARE footage has been captured by homeowners in West Yorkshire showing the horrific dangers of lithium batteries. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has released the shocking video after the owner of the property, in Illingworth, Halifax, agreed

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Statement issued by bus company after very serious crash

A BUS company has issued a statement following a horror crash involving a school bus and a tractor.  Emergency services were called to the A629 between Silsden roundabout and Hard Ings roundabout just before 9am today (Tuesday, March 7). "The

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Man pawned gold bangles forcibly wrenched from woman’s arms in gang robbery

A MAN who pawned gold bangles forcibly wrenched from a woman’s arms in a gang robbery at her Bradford home has been jailed for 22 months. The victim was confronted by three masked men at the door of her address in the Shearbridge area and the jewellery

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Meet the mental health worker supporting Bradford's South Asian women

A BRADFORD community worker inspired by the struggles of her fellow South Asian women said she was honoured to be recognised at a ceremony last week. Saliha Sadiq, co-chair and director of mental health at the Millan Centre in Manningham, picked

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Bradford Salem romp to fourth win in a row but promotion run surely too late

BRADFORD Salem will be cursing their bad start to the Counties One Yorkshire season, with their brilliant current run continuing with a 40-19 win at rock-bottom Roundhegians. Neil Spence's side picked up their fourth win in a row, and are just

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Bantams legend Chris Kamara chats footy with Prince as he picks up top honour

A BRADFORD City legend revealed he had a laugh and chatted football with Prince William as he picked up a prestigious honour. Chris Kamara, 65, who played for and managed the Bantams, was given an MBE for services to football, anti-racism and charity

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'Doctors told me I was stressed – but now I’ve been diagnosed with stage four cancer'

A woman who collapsed in a supermarket after being told by doctors that her symptoms were down to stress has been diagnosed with a rare stage four cancer. Mollie Mulheron, 24, had recently returned to Yorkshire from travelling in the Galapagos

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Three arrested and cars seized in drug operation in Bradford

THREE males were arrested and cars seized after police executed warrants in Bradford in a drugs operation. Officers from Bradford Neighbourhood Policing Team East executed three warrants across Bradford Moor linked to drugs. Three males were

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Bowling crush Crosfields to warm up perfectly for Challenge Cup epic

WEST Bowling may have a mouthwatering Challenge Cup third round tie at Betfred Championship side York RLFC to look forward to this Sunday, but they showed they were not distracted by that over the weekend. Dean Muir's side opened their National

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Recap: Emergency services at scene of serious crash involving school bus and tractor

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Dismay as Craven Council to end with £544,000 deficit

THE cost of heating Craven Leisure pool in Skipton and employing agency staff means Craven District Council will go out with a deficit of almost £544,000. Council chair Simon Myers told a meeting of Gargrave Parish Council it was a shame that having

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Brewery which closed down wins prize at Bradford beer festival

A BREWERY which closed last year was named beer of the year at a Bradford festival. Five Towns Brewery of Wakefield, which closed in July 2022, won the Best Beer award at this year’s sell out, Bradford Beer & Cider Festival, held at Victoria Hall

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Up to 50 jobs available at Leeds Bradford Airport's recruitment fair

LEEDS Bradford Airport (LBA) will be hosting its latest recruitment fair from 11am to 2pm on Friday (March 10) at the Britannia Hotel, Bramhope, with up to 50 jobs available. The job opportunities are available across the operational departments

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Bradford man is jailed after assaulting a woman in Blackpool

A BRADFORD man has been jailed for three months after assaulting a woman in Blackpool. Riki McGrath, 33, changed his plea to guilty at a hearing at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on March 2. He admitted assaulting a person causing them actual bodily

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RECAP: Day 6 of Somaiya Begum murder trial with prosecution set to close case

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Changes to bus service after incident in Bradford this morning

THERE were changes to public transport following an incident in Bradford this morning. The 607 bus was not able to serve beyond School Green after the incident, which is reported to have happened on Thornton Road. The incident has been cleared

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Two-bedroom Bradford district house at auction for £9,000+ guide price

PEOPLE have been urged to get a bid in for a Bradford district house which is going under the hammer. The two-bedroom mid-terrace property on Ethel Street, Keighley, is up for grabs with a guide price of £9,000+. It is lot 30. The online auction

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Alan Titchmarsh urges public to carry out bowel cancer screening

ILKLEY-born gardener Alan Titchmarsh and his fellow former Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh are backing the first NHS campaign aimed at encouraging the public to be screened for bowel cancer. Builder and TV personality Walsh, who has previously

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School that was 'inadequate' turns its fortunes around in latest Ofsted inspection

THE Skipton Academy is 're-writing its history' after being rated 'good' for the first time by Ofsted inspectors, says its delighted principal. The academy, rated the lowest possible ‘inadequate’ in 2017, has now been given the second highest ‘

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Man suffers serious injuries in horror crash between bus and tractor

A MAN has been seriously injured in a major crash between a bus and tractor on a Bradford district road this morning (Tuesday). A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Emergency services were called to the A629 between Silsden roundabout

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Weather warning for Bradford as district braced for heavy snow this week

BRADFORD is included in a yellow warning with heavy snow set for the district later this week. The district is forecast to have spells of snow of Thursday, according to the Met Office. Heavy snow showers will start in Bradford at noon on Thursday

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Man fined for driving without wearing seat belt on Bradford road

A MAN has been fined after he was caught driving without wearing a seatbelt on a Bradford district road. Mark Lambert, 58, of Albion Road, Bradford, was caught on Saltaire Road, Saltaire, on September 8, 2022. He was fined £220 and ordered

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Partner pays tribute to football fan who died after brawl near pub

The heartbroken partner of a football fan who died after a brawl erupted between rival supporters outside a seaside pub has paid tribute to him. Tony Johnson, 55, suffered a fatal head injury in an incident following his Blackpool side's 0-0 draw

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Bradford man jailed for driving off without paying for fuel from petrol station

A MAN has been jailed for driving off from a petrol station without paying for more than £90 worth of fuel. Isaac Suleman Ilyas, 24, of Haincliffe Road, Keighley, was sent to prison for 14 days after being charged with making off without making

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Emergency services scrambled to scene of three-car crash on Bradford road

EMERGENCY services were scrambled to the scene of a three-car crash in Bradford last night (Monday). The West Yorkshire Police were called at 8.50pm Monday to a crash involving three vehicles on Cottingley Moor Road, Cottingley. A police

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Woman amputee was asked if she would accept pair of men's hands for double transplant

A woman seeking a double-hand transplant has revealed how medics asked her if she would accept a pair of man's hands. Kim Smith, 61, politely declined the offer but was warned she would face a longer wait for a transplant if she insisted on having

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Man fined after being clocked at 100mph on motorway in Bradford

A MAN has been fined for speeding at 100mph on a Bradford motorway. Younis Khaliq, 41, of East Bawtry Road, Whiston, Rotherham, was clocked driving at 100mph in a 70mph zone of the M606 in Bradford. The offence was committed on July 18

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Starbucks to open more than 100 new UK coffee shops

Starbucks is set to open more than 100 new coffee shops across the UK. The coffee giant says the investment comes after a jump in sales, with more than £30 million being spent on the store openings. Existing sites will also be refurbished as

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Vets issue warning over 'life-threatening' substance to pets amid UK cold snap

Vets have issued a warning to pet owners over Antifreeze as the Met Office issues yellow weather alerts for snow and ice.  Snow and ice have been forecast for much of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales as well as North East, central and southern

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'If he gets it he will die': BBC warned over Avian flu amid David Attenborough series

A BBC producer behind Sir David Attenborough's new series Wild Isles was warned over the risk of Avian Flu presented to the legendary broadcaster. The TV icon, 96, was kept away from fledging chicks during filming for his new series which is due

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Meet the woman behind charming bookshop in the heart of historic village

“THE HARDEST thing about following a dream is taking the first step.” Being creative from a young age, Diane Park had hoped for a career that tapped into that. But, after leaving school aged 16, she went to work in a bank and remained in that

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Missing Bradford man has not been seen for over a week

POLICE are appealing for information to locate a missing man from Bradford. Jack Turner, 31, was last seen on Sunday, February 26, in the area of Great Horton Road. He is described as white male, of slim build with short blonde hair, blue

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Man arrested after police bust large Bradford cannabis farm with nearly 400 plants

A MAN has been arrested after police discovered a large cannabis farm with nearly 400 plants on Tong Street in Bradford. Officers from Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team attended an address on Tong Street, Bradford, on Saturday and located

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WALSALL v BANTAMS: Possible line-ups, referee, match betting odds

Check out our preview as City face another midweek away trip. Kick-off: Tuesday, March 7 (7.45pm) Venue: Bescot Stadium Possible line-ups WALSALL GK Owen Evans, CH Oisin McEtee, CH Donervon Daniels, CH Manny Monthe, RM Haydon White

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Hughes and Cook nominated for monthly awards for City's strong run of form

CITY are eyeing double success to mark their impressive run of form. Mark Hughes has been shortlisted for the League Two manager of the month award for February - and Andy Cook is in the running for the player’s title. The Bantams took 13 points

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International company reveals plan to move onto prominent Bradford site

ENTERPRISE Rent a Car has revealed plans to set up on a prominent Bradford site. The company has submitted a planning application to open a new site on a currently vacant car sales lot at the junction of Manchester Road and Mill Lane. There

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Men laundered money from selling stolen machinery worth more than £1m

Seven men - including two from West Yorkshire - are to be sentenced for their role in a stolen machinery operation valued at more than £1 million. The men, who all appeared at Preston Crown Court, were involved in the handling, cloning and sale

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Concerns over lack of 'consistent improvements' at care home

Concerns have been raised over the lack of “consistent” improvements to a Bradford care home.  The Care Quality Commission (CQC) visited Woodleigh Rest Home, Brewery Lane, Queensbury, across two dates in January 2023. The care home, which supports

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Long empty shops to get heritage refurbishment in bid to attract retailers

EMPTY shops on what was once Bradford’s main retail street could get a makeover in a bid to attract new business. A new application to spruce up the units on Darley Street, as well as buildings on Duke Street and Piccadilly, has been revealed by

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Bradford star Cullen collapses in last-16 as UK Open sees shock for the ages

JOE Cullen bowed out at the last-16 stage of the UK Open at the weekend, as there was a shock first-time major winner at Minehead. Andrew Gilding went into the tournament ranked 41st in the world, and had never reached a televised final in his

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Fev defeat a bitter pill to swallow for Dunning as he confirms injuries to key duo

MARK Dunning has come away from Bradford’s Monday night defeat at Featherstone feeling “bitter” after having confidence in his side to steal the victory. The Bulls proved a real test for the Betfred Championship promotion favourites and the 26-

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REPORT: Battling Bulls show their quality in defeat at promotion favourites

BRADFORD BULLS gave a great account of themselves once again despite falling to a 26-12 defeat at Featherstone Rovers on Monday evening. After such a strong display in last week’s victory against Toulouse, Mark Dunning went with an almost identical

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Missing man found with three BB guns, two knives, scissors and a lump hammer

POLICE searching for a man reported missing found him with three BB guns, two knives, scissors and a lump hammer, Bradford Crown Court heard today. Conner Ratcliffe, who has serious mental health problems, was under the influence of drugs and alcohol

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Avenue teen Eze gets deserved chance after hard road back to fitness

BRADFORD (Park Avenue) may have suffered selection woes in defence of late, but that has provided a chance to shine for one luckless teenager. George Eze has only just turned 18, but he was called up to Avenue's senior squad as long ago as September

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Hughes backs away-day specialists to maintain their promotion momentum

MARK Hughes has challenged City to keep up the charge as they aim to wipe out the gap with League Two’s automatic promotion places tonight. The Bantams head for Walsall targeting a sixth win in seven games - which would move them on to the same