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Man arrested of suspicion of drink driving after police stop steamed-up car
A MAN was arrested in Bradford on suspicion of drink driving after he was stopped and blew three times over the legal limit. The incident happened when police officers were on patrol in Wrose. A spokesperson for the Shipley Neighbourhood Policing
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Council spent £610,000 it could 'ill afford' on unsuccessful Levelling Up bids
BRADFORD Council spent £610,000 “it could ill afford” drawing up bids for four Levelling Up projects that were eventually rejected by Government. The eye-watering figure was revealed in a plea to Government by West Yorkshire’s Mayor to end “beauty
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£10,000 of cigarettes and vapes seized in police and Trading Standards raid
MORE than £10,000 worth of counterfeit cigarettes and vapes were seized from a number of premises in an operation carried out today (Wednesday) in Bradford. This afternoon, officers from Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing team carried out a
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The reason behind today's flash mob inside Bradford shopping centre revealed
SHOPPERS in Bradford were given a surprise when a flash mob was held to mark International Women’s Day. Yorkshire Dance’s Dance On programme for over-55s held a flash mob performance in The Broadway in Bradford for the special event today (Wednesday
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Reader letter: Benefits of being back inside Single Market
SIR - Bradford for Europe welcomes Sunak's 'Windsor Framework' as a move away from the previous ultra-hard Brexit policy. However, it is baby steps only and we hope that further shifts will follow. Sunak's policy is now very close to where Keir
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Verdict delivered in trial over 3D printed sub-machine guns
THREE men are behind bars awaiting prison sentences after they were this afternoon convicted by a jury of involvement in a plot to manufacture and transfer sub-machine guns made using a 3D printer. Bradford men Christopher Gill and Majeeb Rehman
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CC Ballet Programme will keep you on your tiptoes! Noor A BGA
CC Dance was acquired on January 2018 by Clare Quinn and Catriona Murdock and launched two months later on March 30th. Their 5th year anniversary is about to be celebrated on 30th March! The Dance company offers 56 classes a week taught by 12 professionally
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How you can get cheaper kebabs with offer at Bradford restaurant
A BRADFORD restaurant is bringing back a cut-price weekly food offer. German Doner Kebab (GDK) is bringing back its 2-for-1 Tuesday promotion across its UK restaurants, including at The Xchange on Charles Street. For a limited time, the gourmet
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Reader letter: CAZ protestors 'promoting ill health, injury and deaths'
SIR - The Bradford Clean Air Zone and 15-Minute Neighbourhoods have the objectives of improving our air quality and reducing collisions. Those who protest against them need to recognise they are promoting ill health, injury and premature deaths
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Thousands of pounds of drugs, including crack cocaine, seized in police raid
POLICE seized thousands of pounds of Class A drugs, including crack cocaine, and cash in an operation. Officers from the Huddersfield Neighbourhood Policing Team are continuing enquiries this week after making arrests following the seizure of suspected
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Man ‘had no motive to murder his niece’ jury in Somaiya Begum trial told
A MAN on trial for murdering his niece had no motive for the killing unlike her “humiliated” father who had “lost his so-called honour”, a barrister has told a jury. Mohammed Taroos Khan, 53, has admitted disposing of Somaiya Begum’s body but denies
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Celebrate Bradford heritage projects at special event this month
THE LEAP, in partnership with the Cultural Voice Forum, is inviting people to celebrate the achievements of its community-led Heritage Award winners this month. The winners have been working on projects over the past 12 months and people will have
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Motorists warned to avoid Bingley Bypass roundabout following crash
MOTORIST are being warned to avoid the Cottingley roundabout on the Bingley Bypass in Bradford following a crash this afternoon (Wednesday). A crash opposite the Mercure Hotel on the Cottingley roundabout saw a black Volkswagen heavily damaged.
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Free film event to celebrate International Women's Day tonight
A FREE event will take place in Keighley to mark International Women’s Day tonight. The Unit and Keighley Creative is hosting the event from 6pm to 8pm at the latter’s base at 3-7 Cooke Lane. It will be hosted by producer and director Casey
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Met Office issues amber warning for heavy snow and ‘blizzard conditions’ in Bradford
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for snow in some parts of central and northern England, and has stated it could bring "blizzard conditions". This warning is in place from 3 pm on Thursday, March 9 to 12 pm on Friday, March 10
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All lanes reopened on M62 after broken-down vehicle caused long traffic queues
ALL lanes have reopened on the westbound carriageway of the M62 after an earlier report of a broken-down vehicle causing long traffic delays. An earlier report, had said there long delays, as two lanes closed had to close due to a broken-down vehicle
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Bradford woman's dream of attending event at Parliament dashed
A BRADFORD woman who uses an electric wheelchair was invited to the International Women’s Day celebrations in the Houses of Parliament - but was unable to get there due to poor transport access. Saffron Farr-Hoey, 21 who lives in Wrose, Shipley
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Figures reveal how many medical cannabis prescriptions were given out by Bradford GPs
FIGURES have revealed how many prescriptions of medical cannabis GPs in Bradford and Craven gave out in the last five years. Medicines made from cannabis plants or synthetic cannabis can be used to treat a range of conditions – such as multiple
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Bradford windows and doors firm extends its guarantee to 15 years
BRADFORD’S Safestyle, the country’s leading window and door provider, has introduced a 15-year guarantee on its double glazed units – an extra five years on what was previously offered. From March 6, 2023, customers will be provided with the new
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Bulls bright spark Harrap gets birthday treat with England call up
BRADFORD Bulls Women second row Jess Harrap has received the perfect birthday present. Having turned 20 on Monday, she has now been called up to the England Women's Students side. They have an international game coming up against GB teachers
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Cadbury fans 'heartbroken' after classic Easter egg treat discontinued
Cadbury has announced that its Dairy Milk Egg 'n' Spoons will be discontinued just a few weeks before Easter rolls around. As reported by the Daily Mail, the Egg ‘n’ Spoons treats were first introduced in 2013 and consisted of four chocolate eggs
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Missing 16-year-old boy found safe and well
A MISSING teenager has now been found safe and well. Police have thanked everyone who shared the appeal for Bradley Tommis.
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Keeping it clean: How City's away shut-out record compares with recent years
CITY have claimed their most away clean sheets for seven years. Last night’s goalless draw at Walsall was their eighth shut-out on the road in League Two. That has beaten the total for the entire 2021-22 campaign - and the five previous seasons
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Missing teenage boy found safe and well
A MISSING teenager from Leeds has now been found safe and well. Police have thanked everyone who shared the appeal for Junaid Hussain.
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Major development in sub-machine guns trial involving Bradford men
THE jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the trial of three men accused of involvement in a plot to manufacture and transfer sub-machine guns made using a 3D printer. The panel this morning began their deliberations in the cases of Bradford
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Thousands of trees will create 'wet woodland' near historic hall
THOUSANDS of trees are being planted to create a 'wet woodland' near a historic hall. The planting is taking place on the lower fields of 17th-century National Trust property, East Riddlesden Hall. A mixture of native broadleaved species, including
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Man arrested after report of serious sexual offence in grounds of Bradford uni
A MAN has been arrested following a report of a serious sexual offence in Bradford. West Yorkshire Police said officers received the third-party report just after midnight. The incident is alleged to have happened on the University of Bradford
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Man ordered to pay over £1,600 for failing to pull down unauthorised extension
A BRADFORD man “buried his head in the sand” by failing to demolish an unauthorised front extension, a court was told. Mohammed Ghafoor was ordered to pay almost £1,700 by magistrates for failing to pull down the extension – which was built without
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Snow starts to fall in Bradford - and more is expected in coming days
8:01pm The latest Met Office forecast for the Yorkshire and Humber tonight and tomorrow This Evening and Tonight:
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New Kashmiri restaurant to open its doors in Bradford city centre
A NEW restaurant and catering company is set to open its doors in Bradford, offering traditional Kashmiri-style cuisine. The team behind Chaskah have been busy preparing their premises on Great Horton Road near the Alhambra, with a 30-seat restaurant
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Claim that police told teens they had stopped and searched to 'give us a twirl'
A group of young people “stopped and searched” by police officers were filmed and asked to “give us a twirl”, claims a councillor. Calderdale scrutiny councillors were debating children’s safeguarding when Councillor Mohammed Shazad Fazal raised
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Range Rover stolen from Bradford home using compromised keyless entry
THE police have issued a warning about keyless entry following the theft of a Range Rover from the driveway of a home in the Clayton area of Bradford. The West and City Neighbourhood Policing Team reported that between 3.45pm and 3.50pm yesteday
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Staff at long-standing company evacuated at mill following fire
A LONG-STANDING company has revealed its staff were evacuated following an early-hours fire in their mill. Crews from Cleckheaton and Rastrick were part of the team extinguishing the blaze at Ulster Yarns on Huddersfield Road in Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury
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Cup dream dies for Thackley despite excellent quarter-final effort at Emley
THACKLEY'S dreams of a trophy are over for this season, as they fell to a hard-fought 3-2 defeat at Emley AFC in the Northern Counties East League Cup quarter-finals last night. Emley are sat third in the NCEL Premier Division, with Thackley down
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Bradford district bingo hall one of nine to close across the UK
A POPULAR Bradford district bingo hall is to close its doors next month. Buzz Bingo Keighley is one of the nine clubs facing closure nationwide due to the ongoing and challenging operating environment. The closure will potentially impact 14
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'Exciting new territory' for district cinema
CLASSIC movies and theatre performances are on offer at Keighley Picture House as it enters "exciting new territory". The North Street cinema is showing a National Theatre production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible today (March 8) at 7.30pm, followed
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Lives of 66 pioneering women documented by Bradford photographer
The lives of 66 pioneering women have been documented by a Bradford photographer. After years forging her own path, photographer Shy Burhan wanted to document stories of inspirational women who paved the way for future generations. The national
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Seven cars removed from Bradford street following police day of action
SEVEN cars were removed from a Bradford street following a day of action. The operation - which removed cars without tax - took place on Temple Street, which run parallel to Heaton Road, on Monday. A driver was issued a ticket for driving while
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Bradford pays tribute to MP who was murdered
THE BRADFORD district marked International Women’s Day this year by paying tribute to a West Yorkshire MP who was tragically murdered nearly seven years ago. Jo Cox – who was shot and stabbed in Birstall in June 2016 – was remembered as part of
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Bradford artist creates bespoke portrait of TV star Anita Rani
AN ARTIST from Bradford created a bespoke portrait of Anita Rani for her installation as chancellor at the University of Bradford on Monday. Oyedotun Oyesomi used charcoal and oil paints to create the piece. The 28-year-old, who is currently
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Funding for groups to play greater role under new single council
COMMUNITY and voluntary groups in South Craven could bid for funding to take on a greater role under North Yorkshire's new single council. The unitary authority, which replaces current district and borough councils, is launched on April 1.
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Huge Amazon warehouse tipped for approval - despite nearly 2,000 objections
A CONTROVERSIAL proposal for a massive Amazon warehouse has been tipped for approval by Council planning officers - despite almost 2,000 objections. The fate of the planning application, for a site near junction 26 of the M62 at Chain Bar, is to
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Bradford family devastated as Fudge the dog goes missing
A BRADFORD family are asking for the public’s help in finding their missing dog. Their dog Fudge was reported as missing from Skinner Lane in Manningham at around 6.30pm on Saturday, although she lives with the family in Eccleshill. Keighley-based
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RECAP: Day 7 of Somaiya Begum murder trial as closing speeches made
11:53am If you want to check the next day's proceedings (Thursday, March 9) click here.
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Former library building sells for £139k at auction - way above £79k guide price
A FORMER Council library building went for far more money than the guide price when it was auctioned. Auctioneers Pugh put the former Bailiff Bridge library building at Devon Way under the hammer with a guide price of £79,000. But in the event
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Bower blasts "terrible" Avenue as disastrous defeat sees relegation threat grow
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) were "terrible" according to manager Mark Bower last night, as they crashed to a disastrous 4-0 defeat at rock-bottom AFC Telford United. Travel disruption for Avenue caused the game to be delayed until 8pm, but Avenue probably
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Bradford firm with multi-million pound turnover given special status by Motorola
BRADFORD-based 2-Way Radio specialist, Digitall Comms, has accreditation of Platinum Channel Partner status by Motorola - one of only a select few businesses throughout the UK to achieve this. Digitall Comms, based on Odsal Road, Wibsey, can now
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Girl Power! Archive photos reveal women's farm work in 20th century
WOMEN have long played an important role in British agriculture, though their work hasn’t always been acknowledged. To celebrate International Women’s Day today, we’re sharing these illuminating photographs from the Daily Herald Archive, shining a
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District schools receive books from Airedale Hospital charity
A HOSPITAL charity has donated books to five primary schools. Airedale Hospital and Community Charity representatives visited the pupils to deliver a range of health-related publications. Topics covered by the books include how to look after
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First female chairperson appointed by Yeadon Carnival committee
THIS International Women's Day Yeadon Carnival have announced their first ever female chair person, a role that has historically been held by men for the past 110 years. Jo Kenyon, 35, was recently nominated into the role by the current committee
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Martin Lewis issues four-week warning to anyone with an ISA
Martin Lewis has given a one-month warning to anyone with an ISA savings bank account in the UK. The Money Saving Expert issued the warning on the Martin Lewis Money Show Live on ITV, as he highlighted an imminent deadline that affects everybody
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Bradford Bulls captain to use skills gained on pitch in new job
BRADFORD Bulls' captain will be combining teaching at a college with playing at Odsal later this year. Pro of 16 years Michael Lawrence will be joining the Sixth Form provider, New College Bradford’s (NCB) Sports Studies and PE Department in September
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BMB Awards 2024: How to enter
Bradford Means Business awards nominations are open! Entering a category - or categories - couldn't be easier. You just scan the QR code printed below on your phone or click this link The categories are: Apprentice of the Year
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'I'll carry on Sir Bernard's battle against political correctness and wokerati'
This week's column comes from Philip Davies, Conservative MP for Shipley We have sadly recently lost a great Yorkshireman - the straight-talking, no-nonsense former press secretary to Margaret Thatcher – Sir Bernard Ingham. Sir Bernard continued
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How Barnsley to Shipley train fare will cost man more than £470
A MAN faces a bill of more than £470 after dodging a train fare between Barnsley and Shipley. Phuh Nguyen, 19, of Aireville Road, Bradford, faced one charge of travelling on the railway without paying a fare. He travelled between Barnsley and
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Coldest night of the year recorded with more snow forecast to fall
Tuesday night was the coldest night of the year so far, the Met Office has said. Temperatures at Kinbrace in the Highlands dropped to this year’s record low of minus 15.2C overnight – and snow is on the way for much of the UK through the rest of
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New artwork to feature reflections of town's past and future
NEW artwork being placed on display around Brighouse will feature reflections on the town – and its potential for the future, thanks to £19.1 million Town Deal funding. Creative Brighouse, curated by Calderdale textile artist Sandra McCracken,
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Met Office forecast says Bradford will get snow TODAY
BRADFORD is to get snow showers today ahead of a yellow warning for further flurries. The district is forecast to have spells of snow this afternoon, according to the Met Office. Light snow showers will start in Bradford at 2pm today (Wednesday
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Six stations scramble to mill as early-hours fire breaks out
SIX stations scrambled to a mill fire in the early hours of this morning. Crews from Cleckheaton and Rastrick were part of the team extinguishing the blaze at the warehouse on Huddersfield Road in Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury. Six breathing apparatus
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Walsall boss Flynn's reaction to Bradford City stalemate
MICHAEL Flynn was scratching his head as Walsall again could not beat his old club City. The Saddlers had the bulk of the play in last night’s goalless tussle at the Bescot. That followed the Valley Parade game early in the season where Walsall
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Bradford garden centre opens up new butchery department in deal
A BRADFORD garden centre has relaunched its butchery offering following feedback from customers. Hearty's Food Hall at Tong Garden Centre has introduced a new butchery department in partnership with East Yorkshire-based Yorkshire Wold butchery.
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City Social: Crucial games ahead after good point on the road, say fans
BRADFORD City’s three-match winning run came to end as they had to settle for a point in the West Midlands. The Bantams could not find a way through a stubborn Walsall, but it was a point on the road following a goalless draw last night. Mark
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Latest Met Office forecast as more snow predicted to fall this week
More snow will fall this week according to latest forecasts from the Met Office. The forecaster is warning of “heavy snow” with the potential to cause “significant disruption” on Thursday and Friday. This is what the Met Office are expecting
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Huge cannabis farm found at address on one of Bradford's biggest estates
A 130-PLANT cannabis farm and a "dangerously" bypassed electricity meter were located at a Bradford address. Police seized the drugs from an address on Faversham Walk in Holme Wood on Monday morning. Intelligence from the community and police
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McVitie's launches new edition of their Gold Bar for the first time since 1980s
McVitie's introduced the Gold bar in 1988 and is now launching a new version of it for the first time in 35 years. Called the Gold Billions Wafer it has the golden caramel coating of the classic bar alongside the addition of crispy wafer and chocolate
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22 Kids and Counting: How many children are in the Radford family?
The Radfords are known as Britain's biggest family who gained popularity after starring in their own show, 22 Kids and Counting on Channel 5 and Youtube channel. Sue and Noel Radford the parents of the family, who live in Morecambe, Lancashire
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International Women's Day in Bradford: looking back
TODAY is International Women’s Day (IWD)when women across the world come together to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. We look back at past events across Bradford.
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Female voice said 'lock the door' as man accused of murder arrived at house
A FEMALE voice said “lock the door” as a man accused of murder arrived at a house, a court has heard. Mohammed Taroos Khan, 52, of Thornbury Road, Bradford, faces a charge of murder after the body of his niece Somaiya Begum, 20, of Binnie Street
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Popular hotel can create new accommodation after plans approved
A WELL known local hotel can convert an associated barn into self-catering accommodation. Calderdale Council planners have given Holdsworth House Hotel approval, and listed building consent, to convert Holdsworth House Farm Barn, Holdsworth Road
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Police appeal after crash which left bus driver seriously injured
POLICE have issued an appeal for witnesses following the Keighley crash which left a bus driver seriously injured. The accident happened shortly before 9am yesterday (March 7) when a Volvo single-decker was in collision with a John Deere tractor
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WALSALL v BANTAMS: Match stats and player ratings
CITY had to settle for a point after firing a blank at Walsall last night. T&A chief sports writer SIMON PARKER was at a freezing Bescot Stadium and provides the match stats and his player ratings. MAN OF THE MATCH City’s rock-solid
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Experts reveal 'magic' trick for getting rid of snow and ice from cars in minutes
With the country now in the clutches of a severe cold snap and many areas now covered in snow and ice, many will have to deal with the nuisance of clearing their windscreens in the morning. While some areas have not yet seen snow, EV experts have
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Man in court for possessing knuckle duster in supermarket car park
A MAN has been in court for possessing a knuckle duster in a supermarket's car park. Ahmed Raza, of Highroad Well Lane, Halifax, had the weapon at a Tesco in Halifax. The 24-year-old changed his not guilty plea to guilty when the case was heard
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£5 million boost to help Bradford babies get best start in life
BRADFORD will receive over £5 million to help the district’s children and their families in the first years of their life. Bradford is one of 75 Councils set to benefit from the government’s Family Hubs Start for Life programme. The focus of
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Shops taking advantage of legal loopholes on laughing gas sales, councillor claims
Illegal sales of Nitrous Oxide in Bradford will continue to rise if tough action isn’t taken, a councillor has warned. Sold for a cheap price on social media and in shops, laughing gas has become one of Britain’s biggest intoxicants. But a
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Section of city centre building can be converted into flats
PLANS to turn part of a commercial building on the edge of Bradford city centre into flats have been approved. Winwin Estates applied to turn the upper floors of 32 Hammerton Street, off Leeds Road, into seven flats late last year. The building
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Man sentenced after posting indecent image of child to Twitter
POLICE arrested a Bradford man at work after he posted an indecent image of a child to Twitter, a court heard. Paul Thackrah, 61, posted one category C image to the social networking site, but when officers searched his mobile phone they found
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Bradford's Rohingya community devastated by refugee camp fire
BRADFORD’S Rohingya community is heartbroken after a horrific fire destroyed the refugee camp which some of them once called home on Sunday. The blaze destroyed around 2,000 shelters in the Balukhali camp – in the Cox’s Bazar district of Bangladesh
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'We have to think about safety of children' - road safety scheme approved
PLANS for traffic calming measures outside a primary school have been approved, with one councillor saying the safety of children needed to be the priority. A £25,000 road safety scheme on Highfield Road, Idle, was first proposed by Bradford Council
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Bantams bag vital victory over relegation rivals thanks to perfect Parnham
ARIANNE Parnham was the toast of her Bradford City Women team-mates on Sunday, as her quickfire brace either side of the break sealed a vital 2-1 win for her side at Chorley. The Bantams are still in the FA Women's National League Division One
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BANTAMS REACTION: Hughes happy to take point after scrappy draw
MARK Hughes felt it was a good point for City from last night's goalless draw at Walsall. The Bantams were unable to make it four wins in a row at the Bescot Stadium. They stay fifth in League Two - a point behind Northampton and two off third-placed
