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Happy Valley star and film actor backs anti-slavery campaign
A HAWORTH-born actor who has starred in hit movies and TV programmes – including Happy Valley and Gentleman Jack – is backing a major anti-slavery campaign. Vincent Franklin has teamed up with 18 other figures from the world of film, TV and sport
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Heavy traffic on Bradford road after crash
LATEST NEWS: Pedestrian rushed to hospital with serious injuries after crash THERE was heavy traffic on a Bradford road this evening after a crash. The collision happened on Parry Lane, near its junction with Bowling Back Lane. It was first
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Conference in city will raise awareness about child poverty
A CONFERENCE will be held in Bradford to raise awareness about the issue of child poverty. The event is being organised by Yorkshire law firm Makin Dixon Solicitors Ltd. A spokesperson from the company said: "Bradford has one of the highest
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Buildings evacuated after 'industrial incident' involving crane in city centre
BUILDINGS were evacuated after an "industrial incident" involving a crane in a city centre today. West Yorkshire Police rushed to Riverside Way, in Leeds this afternoon and Whitehall Road was closed both ways from around 3pm for a number of hours
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Bradford groups win first ever King’s Award for Voluntary Service
TWO Bradford groups are among 227 organisations in England which have been awarded the first ever King’s Award for Voluntary Service. It is the highest award given to volunteer groups in recognition of their outstanding community service and is
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Pub in beautiful location near Yorkshire Dales on market for £795k
A PUB has been put up for sale by its charitable trust owners. The Craven Heifer, on Grassington Road in Skipton, has a price tag of £795,000. The Trustees of the Tarn Moor Estate are also willing to let out the pub, which has been empty since
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Latest unemployment figures for Bradford revealed
UNEMPLOYMENT across the Bradford district has risen in the last month, but is still down on six months ago. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that there were a total of 22,095 people claiming out of work benefits in
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Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after ice hockey player's death
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson, police have said. Mr Johnson, 29, was seriously injured during a game between the Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers at Sheffield's
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Man who fatally stabbed dad during street confrontation is jailed
A MAN who stabbed and fatally wounded a man during a confrontation in a street has been jailed for manslaughter. Kaiden Williams stabbed 29-year-old Peter Wass in the chest during the incident in Hamilton Avenue, Chapeltown, Leeds, which took
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Police seek public's help to trace man wanted over shop robbery
POLICE are appealing for information to help find a man who is wanted in connection with a robbery. Officers want to speak to 23-year-old Luke Berry, who is from the Heckmondwike area, following the robbery at a shop in the same area he lives in
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New station for Bradford a step closer after Government announces more funding
GOVERNMENT has today awarded Bradford Council £400,000 to help develop plans for a new city centre rail station – and one minister says details on the station will likely be revealed within the next year. In October rail minister Huw Merriman visited
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Family members escape jail after court sees violent disturbance outside house
THREE members of a Bradford family have been given suspended prison sentences after a judge watched doorbell camera footage of a violent disturbance outside a house more than two years ago. Bradford Crown Court heard today that the doorstep confrontation
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Bantams loan out third youngster to Clayton Donaldson's Farsley Celtic
BRADFORD City have sent one of their talented youngsters on loan to National League North. Noah Wadsworth, who played for City in July's pre-season friendly against Bradford (Park Avenue) at Horsfall, is on the move, but he will be staying in West
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READERS who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Police explain large presence in Bradford city centre this morning
POLICE have revealed why there was a large presence of officers in Bradford city centre this morning (Tuesday). There were two police vans and five police officers in the vicinity of the John Green Building on the corner of Bolton Road and
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Drivers warned over dangers of common but highly toxic solution for animals
Drivers should be careful about using highly toxic anti-freeze near pets, the PDSA has warned. Ethylene glycol - often found in screenwash, brake and radiator fluids - is extremely poisonous to animals. If ingested, it can cause severe damage
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Dynamo is Dead: What to expect from Bradford magician's live TV show
A WORLD-renowned magician from Bradford will bury himself alive in a TV special set to feature several star names. In the two-hour programme broadcast live on Sky Max, Dynamo, who grew up as Steven Frayne in Delph Hill near Wyke, will speak with
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Mike leaves for Leicestershire just a year after joining Yorkshire
Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Ben Mike have reached an agreement whereby he will be released from the club with immediate effect. The all-rounder only completed one year of his three-year contract at Headingley and has opted to make the switch
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Police concerned for welfare of missing Brighouse man
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help in reporting any sightings of a man who has been reported missing from Brighouse. Ebrima Mendy, 30, was last seen on Rastrick Common at around 1.15pm yesterday (Monday, November 13) and there are concerns
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What are the symptoms of chickenpox to look out for? (It's more than just spots)
Everyone knows you mustn’t scratch chickenpox spots regardless of how itchy they are as this can result in scarring. Chickenpox is a common rash that mostly affects children but anyone can get it at any age. The Joint Committee on Vaccination
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'Rare opportunity to have their portrait on display': Celebrating women in workforce
WHEN photographer Shy Burhan called out for participants for her latest project - celebrating women in the workplace - she had an enthusiastic response. Women in Uniform, which had its debut at Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington earlier this year
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Woman handed six-month ban for speeding on major Bradford road
A BRADFORD woman has received a six-month driving ban for speeding on a major road. Sanam Munir, 31 of Sandy Gate, Keighley was caught speeding on Harrogate Road, Bradford between Killinghall Road and Pullan Avenue. The speed limit was 30mph
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Fire service reveals cause of huge scrapyard fire
THE fire service has revealed the cause of a large fire that extensively damaged a scrapyard. Stations from across the district battled a fire at Arthur Brotherton Ltd on Bradford Road, Ellar Ghyll, Otley, on Saturday night. Dramatic pictures
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'He was loved by so many': Tributes pour in as second man dies after crash
A "fun, loving, sporty young man" has died after a crash last month, police have confirmed. The collision, involving a white Seat Ibiza, happened on Brow Lane in Shelf at around 11.15pm on October 20. The driver, 19-year-old Joe Walsh, was
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O'Carroll cheered by arrival of two talented young Saints
Bradford Bulls have confirmed that talented young duo Dan Moss and Eliot Peposhi have joined the club on trial ahead of pre-season commencing. Moss, 20 and Peposhi, 19, are both products of the St Helens Academy pathway, with the latter making
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Museum created by Holocaust survivors and refugees receives King's Award
The Holocaust Centre North has received the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2023. Based at the University of Huddersfield, the museum tells a global history of the Holocaust through local stories of survivors and refugees. Many
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Making waves: drivers plough through water after heavy downpours
WITH storms coming our way thick and fast, we are growing accustomed to downpours. It doesn’t take much for a road to resemble a river, causing drivers to weigh up the risk of ploughing through. Some chance it, edging slowing across, while others love
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CAR REVIEW: Kia Stonic is a characterful compact crossover
KIA’S characterful compact crossover has a distinctive look and a punchy engine. What you’re looking at here is a higher-riding small SUV – the type of body style that now attracts motorists who once drove nippy little hatchbacks. The Stonic
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Missing woman found safe and well, police confirm
A WOMAN from West Yorkshire who had been missing from her home since last Friday has been found. Officers were concerned for the welfare of Leanne Johnson, 39, of Huddersfield. This afternoon, a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Leanne
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Town in shock after supermarket ram-raided and ATM stolen
THIEVES smashed their way through a window of Booths Supermarket in Settle in the early hours of Sunday morning and got away with an ATM machine. Pictures published on social media show the entrance area of the Kirkgate store littered with glass
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Thousands of Bradford children take part in reading challenge
MORE than 3,000 children from across the Bradford District took part in the latest annual Summer Reading Challenge. The challenge, run by Bradford Council, sees children aged between four and 12 tasked with reading more books over the Summer holidays
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Two arrested and car seized after police pursuit
TWO people were arrested and a car was seized following a police pursuit. The details were shared by the Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team. A spokesperson said officers from the Windhill and Wrose team were on pro-active patrols when they
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Police release CCTV image of two men they want to speak to
POLICE have issued a CCTV image of two men they would like to speak to. It's in connection with an alleged burglary in Pudsey, reported to have happened at a property in the area sometime overnight on October 26. Officers are keen to identify
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Bantams bring back former Premier League player and ex-Leeds manager
Bradford City have announced the appointment of Neil Redfearn, who returns to the club as lead professional development phase coach. The former Leeds United and Rotherham United boss will take charge of City’s Under-19s side, with Ryan Farrell
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Man dodged rail fare - now he must pay nearly £800
A BRADFORD man has been fined after he was caught dodging a rail fare on a journey to Keighley. Adam Ali, 20, of Abingdon Street, in the Manningham area, was travelling between Bingley and Keighley on May 17, 2023. He was asked to produce a
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Major road closes after wall collapses from Storm Debi weather
A major road in Bradford district has been closed to traffic after a wall collapsed during high winds from Storm Debi and blocked the route. Baildon Road, Shipley, was first closed both ways from A6038 Otley Road to Albert Street around 5am on
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Some of the best places to buy a real Christmas tree in the Bradford district
It’s almost time to hunt for the Christmas tree stand and dust off the baubles as over the next few weeks, households all over the Bradford district will begin putting up their festive decorations for 2023. Whether you want to give your trusty
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Listed city centre bank to shut next year, with new branch to open in ex-cafe
A LISTED city centre bank will close early next year when a new branch opens in a former coffee shop. TSB revealed plans to open a new branch on Broadway, in the former Esquire Coffee unit, earlier this year. At the time of the announcement
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Rise in number of West Yorkshire children being adopted
AN agency which provides adoption services for all the West Yorkshire councils found homes for more children than any other year in its six-year history. But with more children subject to adoption plans, the pressure is always on to find more adoptive
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Festive tree celebrating multiple faiths and cultures across Bradford to go up
A MULTI-FAITH festive tree will be installed in the centre of Bradford as part of an initiative to celebrate the many cultures across the district. The West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce BAME Business Committee is behind the festive tree
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Former pub site cannot be used for vehicle storage - planners decide
A FORMER pub car park cannot be used to store vehicles, planners have decided. Bradford Council has refused a retrospective planning application to change the use of the car park behind the old Haigy’s on Lumb Lane – now a shop, to long term vehicle
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What the Council's new South Bradford park and ride proposal could mean for you
THE newest proposals for the South Bradford Park and Ride are out for consultation after a number of changes were made to the scheme. Hailed as a way to reduce bus journey times and inner-city pollution, the project has gone through numerous changes
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Men conquer skydive in honour of tot who had open heart surgery at four days old
RELATIVES of a girl who had open heart surgery when she was just four days old jumped out of a plane to raise money in her honour. Sophia Taylor was born on May 10, 2020, and, after being transferred from Airedale General Hospital to Leeds General
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Scenes for Boat Story on BBC were filmed at St Ives Estate
A NEW dark comedy partly filmed in the Bradford district will air this week. Scenes for Boat Story were shot at St Ives Estate in Harden back in February. The series starts with characters Samuel and Janet walking their dogs on a bleak
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Cleck crushed as last-gasp penalty condemns them to derby defeat
You could hear a pin drop when Ilkley’s Charles Morgan lined up lined up the kick at goal. The clock on the far side of the ground had passed 80 minutes so everyone knew that this was the last action of a gripping Regional One North East derby
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Bulls lose Lawford to Wakefield as young half-back turns down new deal
Bradford Bulls have confirmed that Myles Lawford will leave the club when his current contract expires on November 30, in order to join their Betfred Championship rivals Wakefield Trinity. The young half-back made his senior debut against Workington
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Former Bradford Council Chief Exec will take no salary to head up City of Culture
BRADFORD Council’s former Chief Executive has been announced as the new chair of the team that will run Bradford’s City of Culture year. She will not be paid a salary and the role is voluntary. Kersten England CBE, who recently retired from
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Bantams back at square one as Alexander calls for clean slate
GRAHAM Alexander insists City’s game against Barrow on Saturday was ‘ground zero’ for the squad, and he feels it has now given him a platform for this weekend’s trip to high-flying Notts County. A 2-1 win for the Cumbrians at Valley Parade made
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5,000 babies have joined major study looking at how kids can be given best start
A MAJOR project following the lives of thousands of Bradford babies has reached a significant milestone. More than 5,000 babies have now signed up for the Born in Bradford's Better Start (BiBBS) study. BiBBS, which has been recruiting babies
