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Driver faces three penalty points and fine for 'heavily tinted' windows
A DRIVER faces three penalty points and a fine for their "heavily tinted" windows. West Yorkshire Police's Steerside Enforcement Team - the force's dedicated initiative for tackling anti-social and dangerous driving - posted on X, formerly Twitter
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Bradford MP receives 'Islamophobic abuse' after voting for Gaza ceasefire
A BRADFORD MP says she has received "threatening Islamophobic abuse" after voting for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Naz Shah, Bradford West MP, was one of three Labour MPs in the district to defy the party whip in Wednesday night's vote in the
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Fostering drop-in session being held in Bradford on Saturday
A FOSTERING information drop-in will be held in Bradford. It will be held on Saturday, November 18, from 9.30am until 11am at the Bowling Park Cafe on Bowling Hall Road. There is no need to book - just turn up. Fostering Bradford said
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Jewellers unit in Broadway will reopen at the end of the month
LATEST NEWS: FIRST LOOK: Goldsmiths officially opens in The Broadway A JEWELLERS unit in The Broadway will reopen at the end of the month. A sign appeared on the shop window of Ernest Jones, in the Petergate Mall area of the shopping centre
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Jason Hirst handed large fine by RFL after Jorge Taufua statement
BRADFORD Bulls’ CEO Jason Hirst has been fined £1000 by the RFL. The governing body has confirmed that Hirst breached three Operational Rules – D1.1(b), C2:6 and C2.10 – in a scathing statement released on August 24, following the suspension of
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Athletico fly high again as Queensbury humbled on the road
The weekend’s women’s football league programme was again disrupted, mainly due to the Cup games taking precedence. All matches were preceded by both teams taking part in an immaculately-observed one-minute’s silence, to remember those who’d lost
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Self-service versus manned checkouts: I know which I'd choose
LAST week in my local Aldi my friend and I bumped into a woman we normally see while shopping in Asda. “I’m not going to Asda any more,” she told us, “They have got rid of too many checkouts - it’s nearly all self-service.” My friend and I
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Campaigners call for better bus services for West Yorkshire
BUS passengers, unions, and councillors launched a campaign to get more than 2,000 West Yorkshire residents to vote for buses to come into public control. There is currently a public consultation on the future of bus services in the region – a
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Bradford man convicted of criminal damage in hotel at motorway services
A BRADFORD man has been convicted of criminal damage in a hotel at a motorway services. Amaad Zahoor, 26, of Arneside Road, pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal damage to property valued under £5,000, at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
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Woman bit two police officers after being arrested
A WOMAN who bit two police officers after being arrested for being drunk and disorderly in Skipton has been told by magistrates she could have been sent to prison. Lottie Stephens, 26, was instead ordered to abstain from drinking for 100 days and
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Handcuffed criminal gave police the slip and was at large for four hours
A PROLIFIC criminal who gave police officers the slip despite being handcuffed and claiming to have a dislocated shoulder has been jailed for escape and a series of other offences. A judge was shown video footage of Aaron Barnsley being walked
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Man appears in crown court charged with causing death by dangerous driving
A 59-year-old Mercedes van driver accused of causing the death of a Bradford headteacher will go on trial in August next year. Fiaz Hussain, of Barkerend Road, Bradford, made his first appearance before a judge at Bradford Crown Court on Friday
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Man admits part in burglary which saw residents at Bradford block of flats evacuated
A 20-year-old man has admitted being involved in a burglary which led to residents in a Bradford block of flats being made temporarily homeless after the fire service placed a prohibition notice on the unsafe building. Kyle Butters, of Tees Street
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Work continues to reopen Bradford road after 'nightmare' wall collapse
A COLLAPSED wall on a major Bradford route has created an “insurer’s nightmare” as the Council works with local residents to get the road open again. The wall collapse took place on Baildon Road, Baildon, outside the home of George Gait and next
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Airedale Hospital children's ward team tackles gruelling fundraising trek
FOUR staff from Airedale Hospital children's ward tackled a gruelling trek to fund improvements to the unit's outdoor play area. The quartet – Rebecca Bell, Kirsty Randell, Kim Varey and Suzi Vogt – took on the Inca Trail, in Peru. Trekking
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Notts County v Bantams preview: Possible line-ups, referee, match odds
Check out our preview as City visit Notts County tomorrow lunchtime in Graham Alexander’s first away game in charge. Kick-off: Saturday, November 18 (12:30pm, live on Sky Sports) Venue: Meadow Lane Possible line-ups NOTTS COUNTY
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One arrest and over dozen tickets and warnings issued in road policing operation
THE police have made one arrest and issued more than a dozen tickets or warnings after carrying out a roads policing operation at communities in the Wharfe Valley. In addition to a drugs arrest and a car seizure, the Roads Policing Unit worked
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Work begins on a new £10million elective care hub at Wharfedale Hospital
CONSTRUCTION work is now underway at Wharfedale Hospital to create a new £10m Elective Care Hub which includes two new operating theatres, a recovery area, admissions and discharge area. The investment from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is
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Devastated family's appeal after much-loved young woman killed in crash
THE devastated family of a 21-year-old pedestrian who died after a collision in Bradford city centre has appealed for witnesses to come forward. Ayesha Hussain, from Bradford, was involved in the collision on Hamm Strasse, near the junction of
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Everything you need to know about Children In Need bears Pudsey and Blush
BBC Children In Need's annual appeal show is back on our screens but how much do you know about the charity's mascots Pudsey and Blush? Up and down the country, the public has been getting involved in sponsored walkathons and bake sales to raise
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It's a windy day on the high street: do you know where this is?
WE HAVE had some windy weather this week as yet another autumn storm hit the UK. This time it was storm Debi, whipping up winds of up to 65mph in western areas, and even higher on the Atlantic coast. The winds were strong across Yorkshire,
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Reader letter: 'Brexit hits the post'
SIR - Prior to 2016 there was a smoothly functioning parcels delivery service between the UK and the Irish Republic. Brexit has upset all that, introducing new forms and additional bureaucracy. An Post, the Republic's postal service reports over
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British Gas creates 250 new jobs to help customers with rising energy costs
BRITISH Gas is looking to recruit 250 people to help customers struggling with energy costs this winter. The energy provider is expanding its team of call centre operators in Leeds and providing additional training on assisting customers with financial
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Community hub to hand out 200 winter warm packs to people in need
A BRADFORD food bank and community hub is set to distribute more than 200 winter warm packs. The packs have been created to help residents during cold nights and contain a blanket, an oodie, a hot water bottle, a flask, thermal socks, and useful
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Nationwide - which has branch in Bradford - offering '£200 free cash offer'
Britain’s biggest building society - which has branches in both Bradford city centre and Keighley - has launched a £200 switching offer and a linked savings account paying 8% interest. Nationwide Building Society has revealed the Flex Regular Saver
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Community centre awarded funds to 'increase people's health and happiness'
A BRADFORD community centre has been awarded funding. The Thornbury Centre, located on Old Leeds Road, has received funding from The LEAP and Inspired Neighbourhoods to develop a community arts programme. The Thornbury Centre already has a
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Money from scrapped HS2 to target pot holes and damaged roads in West Yorkshire
MONEY from the scrapped HS2 project is set to be redirected into improving West Yorkshire’s roads. The Government said it is handing a share of £991 million to local authorities across the North - including West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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Arrest made as police discover cannabis farm being set up in Wibsey
POLICE have made an arrest after officers busted a cannabis farm in the Wibsey area of Bradford. Officers from the Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team discovered the cannabis farm, which was in the process of being set up, on Carr Bottom
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Enjoy a magical Christmas at Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa in Leeds
Award-winning Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa in Leeds – part of Daniel Thwaites – has launched its selection of Christmas activities for 2023. Whether it’s a chance to get the family together, a festive catch up with friends, or a romantic winter getaway
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Care home ordered to pay over £10k for 'failing to protect' vulnerable man
A CARE home has been ordered to pay more than £10,000 after admitting failing to provide adequate treatment to one of its vulnerable residents. Greystones Nursing Home on Parsons Road, Heaton, had been charged by the Care Quality Commission (CQC
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Aparthotel plan for former World War Two camp in the Yorkshire Dales
THE owners of a former school for evacuees in the Yorkshire Dales have submitted revised plans for the site - three years after getting the go-ahead to build a hotel. Planning was approved in October 2020 by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority
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Grieving mum's sadness after school moves her daughter's memorial plaque
A GRIEVING mum has told of her sadness after a memorial plaque for her late daughter was moved from a prominent spot at the school she used to attend. Fahrah Ali's daughter, Hafsah, who went to Bowling Park Primary School in New Cross Street, Bradford
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Progress on Bradford Live reveals restaurant transformation to Gaumont Room
THE latest images inside Bradford Live as the 1930s building is transformed into a music venue show a glimpse of the progress in what will be known as the Gaumont Room. Originally the restaurant on the Thornton Road side of the former cinema and
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Housing association hits back at claims of 'failure' to carry out repairs
CONCERNS have been raised about a large housing association's "failure" to deal with issues at some of its Bradford properties - but the company insists that an action plan is in place. Clarion Housing Group (CHG) - which manages 125,000 homes
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From Attock to Attock Park - the new book sharing Bradford residents' life stories
A BOOK containing the real-life stories of residents living near Attock Park is set to be launched. Attock to Attock Park tells the stories of women’s first time travelling to England, Ramadan, Eid, food, weddings, and funerals. They talk
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Harrison's Honda move confirmed as he teams up with racing legend
BRADFORD motorcycling ace Dean Harrison has decided on his next team following his split with DAO Racing Kawasaki. From next season the speedster will ride for the factory Honda team at major road race meetings and at the British Superbike Championship
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Bulls put families first in heart-warming link-up with Foster for Bradford
Bradford Bulls have announced a new partnership with local agency Foster for Bradford. As part of Bradford Childrens & Families Trust, Foster for Bradford are passionate about keeping children and young people in care close to their friends and
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BANTAMS OPPOSITION: Can City take advantage of uncertainty at Notts County?
NOTTS County have been reluctant bridesmaids for the past 15 months, thrust into an uncomfortable spotlight. As Wrexham’s rivals for the National League title last season, the historic English club are now a name known around the world, thanks
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Eccleshill enjoy wonderful win to ease relegation fears
ECCLESHILL United took a giant stride in their battle to avoid the drop on Wednesday night. The Bradford side were in Northern Counties East League Premier Division action at home to their fellow strugglers Maltby Main, and moved seven points clear
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Walker willing to help but wants City teen to "make own decisions"
CITY’S two widemen last Saturday are at very different stages of their careers, and the elder statesmen of the two wants to strike a balance when it comes to helping out his young colleague. Jamie Walker is in his thirties now, with plenty of Scottish
