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Police give criminal behaviour order to prolific Bradford beggar
A PROLIFIC beggar has been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) by police. Steven Lofthouse has been issued with the CBO to prevent him from begging in the Bradford district until November 2028. And the order specifically bans him from begging
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Prime Minister hails £2 billion 'huge investment' in new Bradford rail station
DURING a visit to West Yorkshire today, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke about a “huge investment” of £2 billion that Bradford is getting to fund a new rail station. The Prime Minister dropped in for a visit to Sunny Bank Mills, in Farsley this
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Fire extensively damages double-decker bus - police treat incident as arson
POLICE have launched an appeal and recorded a crime of arson after a fire extensively damaged a double-decker bus today (Thursday). At 1.39pm today, police received a report of a fire on the top deck of a double-decker bus that had been travelling
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Police scene in place all day at house in Bradford
A POLICE scene has been in place all day at a house in Bradford. Several police vehicles - including cars and a crime scene investigation van - were parked outside a home in the Thackley area. A cordon was put in place around the house at
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Speeding drug-driver who hit and killed boy on Manchester Road is jailed
AN unlicensed private hire driver who knocked down and killed a seven-year-old boy after the Bradford youngster was left “home alone” by his mother has been jailed for nine years and nine months. Back in August 2020, Malakye Hall managed to get
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City uncertainty for Oyegoke after shoulder operation
DANIEL Oyegoke’s future at City is up in the air after a shoulder operation. Graham Alexander this afternoon confirmed the Brentford loanee has undergone surgery. Oyegoke joined the Bantams in the summer on a season-long stay – but that may
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Police would like to speak to this man in connection with attempted burglaries
Police have launched an investigation into a series of attempted burglaries in the Cleckheaton area. West Yorkshire Police said the burglaries took place in the early hours of November 19, 2023. One of the attempted burglaries occurred the
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Plot of Council-owned land sells at auction for £935,000
A PLOT of Council-owned land in Birkenshaw has sold at auction for £935,000. The two-acre plot of land a Croft Street in the village first went under the hammer in October. It was later included in the November auction at the same guide price
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Campion stretch lead at summit after gripping game with Goole
Campion were pushed all the way at home to struggling Goole last night in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division, but eventually came through with a 4-2 win to move four points clear at the summit. The Red and Blacks need to keep winning
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Battle of Bands 2023 winner crowned at local music school
A MUSIC school has crowned its best band for 2023 after holding a Battle of the Bands competition among its students. The Marshall’s School of Music in Queensbury opened four years ago within Black Dyke Mills. They offer a variety of one-to-one
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Investigation launched after fire in newly-refurbished park
An investigation has been launched into a fire in Pudsey Park. West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service received reports of a small fire in the playground at 7.50pm on Wednesday, November 22. A fire crew from Stanningley station attended the scene
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Lidl will shut 960 stores for three days over Christmas period
Lidl has announced it will close all of its almost 1,000 UK branches for three days over Christmas this year. The budget supermarket has revealed its Christmas opening days, with all stores closing December 25. Lidl shops across the UK will
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Boyband star in world premiere of The Syndicate at Alhambra
MAX George will make his stage acting debut in Kay Mellor’s The Syndicate, heading for Bradford's Alhambra theatre. Max, from boy band The Wanted, will join Emmerdale's Samantha Giles and Brooke Vincent, who played Sophie Webster in Coronation
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Missing man is found safe and well, police confirm
A MISSING man has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. An appeal was issued to find John Spofford, who was reported missing from the Liversedge area. In an update, West Yorkshire Police said: "John Spofford who was previously subject
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3 West Yorkshire restaurants named in this top 100 list for 2023 - take a look
Three eateries in West Yorkshire have been named in the ‘Top 100 restaurants in the UK for 2023’ by OpenTable. Restaurants in Ilkley, Haworth and Halifax made the highly acclaimed list after 1.2 million diner reviews. Experts at the popular
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Care homes invite community to send Christmas cards to residents
CARE homes in the district are asking people to send in messages of festive cheer to residents and staff this Christmas. BUPA care home teams are calling on well-wishers to help spread some joy, to boost morale, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging
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Yorkshire discover opening tie as fixture list announced
YORKSHIRE have announced their fixtures for the 2024 domestic season for both the men’s and women’s teams. They will begin next year’s pursuit of silverware at home to Leicestershire in the LV= Insurance County Championship, while the Northern
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Bulls REJECT Super League interest in dual-registration to prioritise their own
Bradford Bulls have REJECTED interest from multiple Super League clubs, having decided not to go down the dual-registration path with a side in the top flight for the 2024 season. While West Yorkshire neighbours Wakefield Trinity will link up with
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Woman's rail fare was £3.80 - now she has to pay nearly £500
A WOMAN must pay nearly £500 for dodging a rail fare. Georgia Houlden, 20,of Bradford Road, Menston, faced a charge of failing to produce/deliver a rail ticket on request/give name and address. Court documents state that on February 21 this
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3 West Yorkshire restaurants named in this top 100 list for 2023 - take a look
Three eateries in West Yorkshire have been named in the ‘Top 100 restaurants in the UK for 2023’ by OpenTable. Restaurants in Ilkley, Haworth and Halifax made the highly acclaimed list after 1.2 million diner reviews. Experts at the popular
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How Bradford charity plans to help elderly people struggling with cost of living
A charity has announced support for elderly people struggling with the cost of living crisis this winter. Age UK Bradford District warned the cost of living crisis is having a significant impact on older people with a limited income. It is
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New jewellery store to open its doors in The Broadway
LATEST NEWS: FIRST LOOK: Goldsmiths officially opens in The Broadway A NEW jewellery store is to open its doors at The Broadway shopping centre. Goldsmiths will open in the former Ernest Jones unit. A sign on the window of Ernest Jones
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Meet a talented local artist at Christmas exhibition
AN EXCITING Christmas exhibition is taking place at the Abrahams Gallery in Haworth, featuring talented artist Danny Abrahams. This event promises to be a treat for art enthusiasts - Danny will be showcasing his new original paintings and limited
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Winning wait is nothing new after Bantams hot-seat change
GRAHAM Alexander is in good company as he aims to make it third time lucky in the league this weekend. After defeats against Barrow and Notts County, the new City boss will be looking to get off the mark against a third top-seven opponent when
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Come along to city centre pub to celebrate Diwali
A WARM welcome awaits at The Castle pub on Sunday, where a Diwali celebration is being held. Live music will be provided by the traditional Punjabi folk band Anjaana, while Indian snacks will be available. "It will be an opportunity for people
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Bradford branch of NatWest among those to close next year
A BRADFORD branch of NatWest is to close its doors next year. The bank's branch on New Line, Greengates, will shut on February 21, it has been confirmed. Eighteen other branches across will also close - the latest tranche of hundreds of banks
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Anger at 'mindless' fly-tipping near cemetery's Garden of Remembrance
FLY-tippers have struck again at a cemetery in Bradford in a “mindless” attack. The incident has caused damage to the road surface at Scholemoor Cemetery, which will need to be repaired at a later date. Photographs show the debris near the
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Bradford dog grooming salon has been named the best in England
A dog grooming salon in Bradford is celebrating after being named the best in England at a prestigious awards ceremony. Animal Magic Dog Grooming Ltd started out in Joanne Barraclough-Nothers' garage more than 30 years ago. Now based at a salon
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'We sprinted down the corridor': I went back to St Joseph's College for Old Girls Day
DO our schooldays ever really leave us? Mine came flooding back last Saturday, when I returned to my old school - St Joseph’s College in Manningham. Former pupils, spanning several generations, returned for an ‘old girls’ day, which began with
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Bid for Government review of decision to approve housing development
OPPONENTS of a controversial housing scheme given the green light by Bradford Council are calling for a Government review of the decision. Members of the council's regulatory and appeals committee last month approved plans for 138 homes on land
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People urged to report sightings of wanted Bradford man
POLICE in Bradford are re-appealing for the public’s help in reporting any sightings of wanted man Joe Faunthorpe. The 22-year-old is wanted on recall to prison and also for a burglary offence. He is from Bradford but also has links to Leeds
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Twenty-three new rooms available soon at popular nursing & care homes
The extensions of two popular and highly rated homes that care for the elderly in West Yorkshire are nearing completion. The work to build 15 new en-suite bedrooms at Currergate Nursing Home in Steeton will complete this month and work to deliver
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Secondary school rated 'outstanding' six years ago falls to 'good'
A BRADFORD school that was previously rated ‘outstanding’ has fallen to ‘good’ following a recent inspection. Dixons McMillan Academy, on Trinity Road, was visited by the education watchdog on September 26 and 27. The school, part of the Dixons
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Kind-hearted folk rally around after teenage girl's rare cancer diagnosis
A BRADFORD hair salon has raised more than £2,000 for a teenage girl who has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Blues HQ, located on Rawson Square in Bradford city centre, donated all the money made on Sunday, November 19 to Olivia Steane
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Plans to demolish Victorian pub and replace it with 48 flats are revealed
A DERELICT pub could be demolished and replaced with a development of 48 apartments if new plans for a prominent Bradford site are approved. Once one of the city’s many popular pubs, the Prospect of Bradford on Bolton Road has been empty for years
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Cougars assistant leaves for London as Roby returns to Widnes
KEIGHLEY Cougars have lost their assistant coach ahead of the new season. At the start of the month, the Betfred League 1 side confirmed that Hedges had signed on for 2024, and would carry on in his role as Matt Foster’s assistant coach. The
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Bantams bashing followed by FA Cup expulsion in miserable midweek for Barnsley
BARNSLEY’S miserable midweek continues, as they have been kicked out of the FA Cup. Still licking their wounds from Tuesday night’s 5-1 thrashing at the hands of the Bantams in the Bristol Steet Motors Trophy, a chastening experience for some of
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Top Bradford players presented with awards at 44th annual dinner
WHICH is the most successful cricket club in the Leeds-Bradford area? How about a club who have won the Bradford Premier League Premier Division title for the past four completed seasons, lifted the Priestley Cup three times in seven seasons,
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What could have been if Bill Shankly took the reins at Park Avenue in 1953
AS the hunt for Park Avenue's new manager continues, it seems like the perfect time to unravel this moment lost in history that could have changed the landscape of football. Bradford's footballing history could have been very different if Bill
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Bradford City loanee only American not to miss a minute on international duty
BRADFORD City loanee Jonathan Tomkinson has got some more useful minutes under his belt on international duty over the last few days. The young centre-half, whose parent club is Norwich, was in action for the US Men’s Olympic Soccer Team, as they
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Avenue see Richman depart for personal reasons but former Morecambe man joins
Bradford (Park Avenue) have mutually agreed to terminate the contract of key midfielder Simon Richman, following discussions with him earlier this week. During those discussions, the 33-year-old informed the club that, due to personal reasons,
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Bradford ace Cullen dropped huge event after "struggling a bit away from darts"
Joe Cullen insists missing the Grand Slam of Darts earlier this month was the break he needed after a gruelling couple of years. The Wyke ace admitted he has "struggled a bit" away from the oche, but he is now feeling fresh heading into the Players
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Bulls book in Hull friendly at Odsal as pre-season taking shape
Bradford Bulls will face Hull FC at Odsal Stadium on Sunday, January 14 at 2pm in a pre-season friendly. Tickets are priced at £15 for adults/concessions (18+), with juniors (0-17) costing £2. Adult/concession prices will rise on the gate
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Oduor gets scent for goals and seeks City starts after fine first impression
BRADFORD City boss Graham Alexander hailed Clarke Oduor for adapting to an “unusual position” in Tuesday night’s Bristol Street Motors Trophy win over Barnsley. But the 24-year-old insisted he loved playing in that attacking midfield role, as he
