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WATCH: Truck bursts into flames in industrial estate near retail park
A TRUCK burst into flames earlier this evening in an industrial estate near a retail park. The Telegraph & Argus was sent video footage of a heavy goods vehicle engulfed in flames in Pheasant Drive, which is near the Birstall Shopping Park.
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Mum of Bradford-born footballer killed almost four years ago dies of cancer
THE mum of a Bradford-born footballer - killed when he was attacked on a night out - has died from cancer nearly four years after she lost her son. Twenty-five-year-old Jordan Sinnott - son of ex-Bradford and Crystal Palace ace Lee Sinnott - died
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Three MPs defy Labour whip and vote for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
THREE Bradford Labour MPs - including a frontbencher who now faces being sacked - voted for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Bradford West MP Naz Shah, the shadow minister for crime reduction, broke ranks with
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Driver banned for a year and ordered to pay more than £1,000 for being over limit
A DRIVER has been banned for a year and ordered to pay more than £1,000 after being caught over the limit. Daniel Howson, 36, of Troydale Gardens, in Pudsey pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle when alcohol level was above the limit, at Leeds
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Police seek man wanted for allegedly attacking members of public at random
POLICE are trying to trace a man from Bradford who is wanted after allegedly attacking members of the public at random. Hardeep Garcha, 32, has been wanted since failing to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court on July 10 this year. He was charged
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Pedestrian rushed to hospital with serious injuries after crash
A PEDESTRIAN was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a crash involving a car. There was heavy traffic on Parry Lane, near its junction with Bowling Back Lane, in Bradford yesterday evening after a collision. West Yorkshire Police
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Del Boy and the Trotters are heading for the Alhambra in hit show
STICK a pony in your pocket... the acclaimed stage version of comedy classic Only Fools and Horses is heading for Bradford. Written by Paul Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan, Only Fools and Horses The Musical is going on tour following a hit four-year
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Police seize untaxed car while out on patrol in district
POLICE seized an untaxed car in the Bradford district. Officers from the Baildon, Bingley and Bingley Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team were out on patrol and carried out checks on a Volkswagen. A spokesperson for the team said: "The vehicle
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Speeder escapes driving ban as he would lose job as plumber and is sole 'breadwinner'
A SPEEDER has escaped a driving ban as he would lose his job as a plumber and he is the sole "breadwinner" for his family. Sokdeep Heer, 40, of Lorne Street, in Bowling, Bradford pleaded guilty to speeding over 30 miles per hour on a restricted
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Two city MPs prepare to defy Labour leader and back Gaza ceasefire calls in key vote
A LABOUR frontbencher and Bradford MP look set to defy Sir Keir Starmer with a pledge to back calls for a ceasefire in Gaza in a crunch House of Commons vote tonight. Bradford West MP Naz Shah, the shadow minister for crime reduction, broke ranks
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Duo jailed after Bradford toddler had life-saving brain surgery after dog attack
A former couple have been jailed after a Bradford toddler had to undergo emergency life-saving brain surgery following a dog attack in the city. The man and woman, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the youngster, were sentenced at
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Bulls only 2023 Championship club left with elite academy after Broncos shock
THE RFL and IMG are coming under fire after today’s announcement from London Broncos that they will not be running their elite academy from next season. Three Betfred Championship clubs began the 2023 season with an elite academy, Bradford Bulls
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Festive fixture brought forward for Bantams with Friday night under lights
City's festive trip to Doncaster Rovers will now take place on Friday, December 22, and get underway from 7.45pm. Graham Alexander's men will visit the Eco-Power Stadium for a League Two clash originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, December
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Businesses offered chance to share experiences with important figures
BUSINESSES in the region are being offered the chance to share their experiences and challenges with some of the most important figures in British economics. West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has been running its Quarterly Economic Survey
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Heartfelt message from train driver as he urges men to talk about their mental health
TWO train operators want to encourage men to talk about their mental health ahead of International Men's Day on Sunday. Mark Haigh, a train driver with operator Northern, was at the controls of a service that struck and killed a man on the tracks
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Man jailed after three-day spree stealing more than £500 in alcohol
A MAN has been jailed for stealing almost £1,000 in alcohol from supermarkets. Michael Cawley, 36, of Kent Road, Pudsey, pleaded guilty to six counts of theft from a shop at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Monday. He was sentenced to 12 weeks in
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Tragedy as man is found dead near woods
A MAN was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive near a wooded area. West Yorkshire Police was called to Calverley Cutting, near the Apperley Bridge entrance, at 8.16am to reports of a concern for safety. Officers rushed to the area
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Woman injured after intervening in altercation at The Broadway
A WOMAN was injured in an altercation in Bradford city centre on Tuesday afternoon. The incident broke out at The Broadway just before 3.30pm. West Yorkshire Police said a woman who intervened was injured. She was initially arrested,
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Community champion's 'confidence boosted' with MBE
A BRADFORD community champion’s confidence has been boosted after receiving an MBE. Shadim Hussain is the CEO of My Family Group CIC, which helps recruit carers in Bradford and across England. He was handed an MBE for services to equality and
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Just Stop Oil protester 'extremely happy' to be acquitted after arrest at a march
A BRADFORD man who was arrested at a Just Stop Oil protest had his case dismissed by the courts. Ludi Simpson, 70, joined Just Stop Oil protesters at a march on October 27, 2022, and was subsequently arrested and charged with wilful obstruction
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Salem superb in hard-fought away win against Leodiensian
Bradford Salem ended Leodiensian's unbeaten home record with a hard-earned 24-13 victory on Saturday, which moved them up into fifth place in Counties One Yorkshire. Although the pitch at Crag Lane was on the heavy side, the conditions did not
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Teenage drug addict given second chance by courts after being caught with cocaine
A BRADFORD teenager has avoided an immediate jail term despite being caught with cocaine while subject to a suspended sentence. Mohammed Khan, of Manningham Lane, was arrested by police in September on an unrelated matter, when officers discovered
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Review: 'Heartwarming and poignant': The Full Monty at the Alhambra
‘THEY may not be young, they may not be pretty and they may not be right good. But for one night only, they’re here, they’re live - and they’re going for the Full Monty!’ Simon Beaufoy’s words - from a play packed with zinging one-liners - perhaps
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Spiralling costs threaten the future of bustling community centre
Ilkley’s Clarke Foley Community Centre has launched a last ditch scheme to raise funds after warning that spiralling costs could force it to close permanently. The new Friends of Clarke Foley initiative will be formally unveiled on Friday in an
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Former Bantams captain reveals daily struggles for World Diabetes Day
Former Bantams captain and current Barrow skipper Niall Canavan has called for greater awareness of diabetes in football, after the condition almost forced him to quit. The centre-half went up against his former club at Valley Parade on Saturday
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Emergency services scrambled after 'vehicle leaves carriageway'
EMERGENCY services were scrambled to the scene of a crash at the junction of the M606 and M62 near Bradford this morning. National Highways reported that the link road from the M62 exit to the M606 was closed after a "vehicle left the carriageway
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Man missing since July is found safe and well
A MAN who had been missing since the end of July has been found safe and well. Police were concerned for the welfare of 32-year-old Talawa Holmes, of Todmorden, who had last been seen on July 27. West Yorkshire Police issued a public appeal
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Inside store reopening at The Broadway following closure
A POPULAR store in Bradford's Broadway shopping centre has reopened following a temporary closure. Jewellers H. Samuel shut on Wednesday, October 18 to undergo a makeover. The retail company's store reopened its doors earlier this week, just
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Man jailed for 10 years for sex crimes against nine children
A MAN from West Yorkshire has been jailed for 10 and a half years after he was found guilty at Bradford Crown Court of multiple sexual offences against nine children. Alex Honour, 25 of Lentilfield Street, Ovenden, Calderdale, was sentenced at
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Next generation of solicitors appointed at Bradford law firm
THREE recently qualified solicitors have been appointed at a Bradford law firm. LCF Law’s Personal Law team has expanded with the addition of Anisha Kaur, Ennah Hussain and Jemma Hobson. Ennah completed her training contract at a niche high-street
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Police appeal after motorbike stolen late at night
POLICE are looking for four suspects following the theft of a motorcycle in the Bradford district. Around 10.30 pm on Monday, a motorcycle was stolen from an address on Ann Street, Haworth. It was secured to a wall with a chain and ground anchor
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'If Gareth Gates can do this, I can too' - Bradford star reduces ex MP to tears on TV
A BRADFORD singer brought a former MP and Strictly Come Dancing star to tears on a primetime morning TV show. Gareth Gates, fresh from winning Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, appeared on Good Morning Britain today where he opened up about his stammer
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Christmas events to be held at historic house dating back to 17th century
A NUMBER of Christmas events, including visits from Mrs Claus, will be held at East Riddlesden Hall in the coming weeks. The National Trust run property, just outside of Keighley, will be visited by Santa’s spouse on several dates in November and
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Bradford is one of the cheapest places to live alone in the UK - find out why
Bradford has been named as one of the cheapest places to live alone in the UK, according to new research. In fact, it’s the second cheapest city, closely following Hull where it’s estimated a combined monthly total of rent, utilities and bills
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Lasting tribute to 'much loved' teen motorcylist who died after collision
A MEMORIAL to a 'unique and caring' 18-year-old who tragically died after he was involved in a collision as he rode his motorcycle is to be installed in a wildflower garden. William 'Will' Hynes, of Gargrave, was on his way into Skipton at about
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People will be able to see how new fountain for town will look
PLANS for Ilkley’s fountain have reached the next stage, with organisers announcing that a 3D scale model has been commissioned. The design will go on display at various locations in Ilkley early next year to give people an idea of what is planned
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Bradford trust and two of its schools win national diversity awards
A BRADFORD trust and two of its schools have won a series of prestigious Diversity for Education Awards. Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT), alongside Westminster CE Academy and Belle Vue Girls’ Academy, were recognised for their dedication
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Council gives update on closure of major road due to wall collapse
A MAJOR road which closed yesterday due to a collapsed wall following high winds from Storm Debi is expected to remain closed until later today. Baildon Road, Baildon, was first closed both ways from the A6038 Otley Road to Albert Street at around
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Two men injured and arrested after fight in Bradford city centre
TWO men were arrested following a fight in Bradford city centre. Emergency services were called to reports of a fight just before 4.30pm. Two men were taken to hospital and have been arrested, West Yorkshire Police said. A full statement
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How line made famous by The Railway Children was saved and reborn
STRETCHING for five miles, the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (KVWR) is among the most popular preserved lines in Britain. Every year it attracts tourists in their thousands, not least due to its central role in one of the most watched films
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How to get to grips with the 'mind-body connection' - and cope with stress
THE phrase ‘mind-body connection’ is something you may well have come across more and more recently, so I thought it would be a good idea to explain it to you this week. Have you ever felt a knot in your stomach before a big presentation or a racing
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Calderdale Council needs to trim millions from budget
A WEST Yorkshire council will need to trim millions of pounds from its budget in coming years to balance the books, if financial settlements do not change. Calderdale Council is grappling with a projected £6.6 million overspend this financial year
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People of different faiths set to join together in prayer for peace
RELIGIOUS leaders from different faiths are set to pray for lasting peace in Palestine and Israel. The united prayer has been organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community - whose motto is love for all and hatred for none. There will be representatives
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Mill could be flattened to make way for £13m college building
A CITY centre mill could be demolished and replaced with a new £13 million 'Future Technologies Centre' (FTC). Bradford College is planning to replace Junction Mill on Thornton Road with a new building where young people could learn skills needed
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Month-long celebration of music in district hailed a success by organisers
ORGANISERS of Bradford Music Month have hailed the event as being a great success. Bradford Music Month is taking place throughout the whole of November, offering a variety of concerts, workshops and other events in the district. On Friday
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Man, 33, sentenced for damaging a police car while drunk
A 33-YEAR-old Keighley man, who has a history of alcohol abuse, has been sentenced for breaching a suspended sentence order by damaging a police vehicle while being arrested. Daniel Watt, of Quarry Street, was spotted by officers on September 2
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FOI reveals how many e-scooters were seized in West Yorkshire this year
NEW data has revealed a dozen e-scooters have been seized by West Yorkshire Police this year. A Freedom of Information request showed that between January 1, 2023, and September 30, 2023, 12 e-scooters had been seized in West Yorkshire. In
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Fire-ravaged historic building in Bradford goes on the market
A FORMER chapel that was gutted by fire last year has gone on the market. The Bell House on Southfield Lane was most recently used as a trade counter, but on March 12, 2022, the derelict building was engulfed by flames, with the fire spreading
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Why some people in Bradford could soon be prescribed yoga therapy
PEOPLE dealing with anxiety in Bradford will be prescribed yoga classes as part of a new health study. The pilot research project will test how relaxation, exercise and social support impact those with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). Free
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Staff and pupils at city primary school delighted with glowing Ofsted report
STAFF and pupils at a Bradford primary school are celebrating after receiving a glowing grade from education watchdogs. Co-op Academy Delius, on Barkerend Road, has been rated as 'good' by Ofsted following an inspection last month. Headteacher
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Man grabbed machete during assault on his partner, court hears
A 25-year-old man who grabbed a machete during an assault on his partner in his Bradford flat has been given a suspended prison sentence. Bradford Crown Court heard on Tuesday that Dillon Newlove did not use the weapon to cause any injuries to
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People who have used domestic abuse services urged to have their say
PEOPLE who have used Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence services are being asked to give feedback on their experience in a confidential and anonymous survey. Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence services are jointly run by Bradford Council and Bradford
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Women launch new business after closure of long-standing store The Shuttle
TWO women who worked at a long-standing and well-known Bradford district shop which shut after 65 years have launched a new business. Janice Thornton and Ingrid Johnstone had worked at The Shuttle fabric shop, on Otley Road in Shipley, for many
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Bantams lose five-goal thriller in Senior's first game in charge
BRADFORD City Women saw their title hopes take a hit on Sunday afternoon, as Emily Senior’s first game in charge ended in a 3-2 defeat. They were taking on Sunderland West End away from home, with the North-East side out for revenge having been
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Ex-Bantams defender Bower admits 'standards slipped' as he accepts Avenue sacking
MARK Bower admits Bradford (Park Avenue)’s decision to sack him may have been “best for the club”, admitting he and Danny Boshell had fallen short of the standards they had set. He and assistant Boshell parted ways with the club last Monday after
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Bulls could be helped by French connection as boss keeps Catalans links
Eamon O’Carroll played a key part in Catalans’ run to the Super League Grand Final earlier this year, and he has hinted the French club could repay their gratitude by helping him out in his new role as Bradford Bulls head coach. Steve McNamara’
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City's 'Mr Versatile' keen to take pointers from new boss on unfamiliar role
ALEX Gilliead cannot be accused of anything other than giving it his all, and he is determined to work on his game at left-back if that is where he is required. After being converted into a central midfielder a couple of years ago, he has played
