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REACTION: Bantams boss Alexander savours the moment after his first league win

GRAHAM Alexander wants City to savour that winning feeling again after getting his first league points in charge. Tyler Smith’s well-taken goal sunk Accrington at Valley Parade to end a run of four straight losses which had seen the Bantams drop

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More than 200 XL bully dogs will be destroyed this year, reports charities

Animal charities have warned that at least 246 XL bully dogs will be euthanised following the government's ban coming into force this year. It comes as dogs homed with RSPCA, Blue Cross, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Dogs Trust and Mayhew could

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Kit sponsorship boost for multi-generational women's rounders team

THE Birkenshaw Blue Dogs rounders team was set up by local women who wanted to “do something for us” in a male dominated sporting community. Today the multi-generational team has more than 25 members, including mothers and daughters - and it shot

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People urged to report suspected domestic abuse to police

PEOPLE across West Yorkshire are being encouraged to report suspected domestic abuse to the police if they believe someone they know might be suffering.    Anyone can report suspicions about domestic abuse and potentially help change the lives

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Walks: All Creatures Great and Small country - exploring the the Head of Wharfedale

WHARFEDALE splits at its head. To the east a road winds its way steeply towards Wensleydale via the long valley of Bishopsdale. To the west the embryonic Wharfe continues up Langstrothdale for five miles before becoming lost in the marshes of Oughtershaw

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Injuries reported after vehicles crash on major road in city

INJURIES have been reported after a crash on a major road in Bradford this afternoon. Shortly before 1.30pm, bus company First West Yorkshire said a collision had partially blocked the junction of Manchester Road and Mayo Avenue. A West Yorkshire

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LIVE BLOG: Bradford City 1 Accrington Stanley 0

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'Widespread snow' remains possible in UK, according to latest Met Office forecast

EXPERTS at the Met Office have released their latest weather forecast up until December 23. Overnight, temperatures fell well below freezing across large parts of the UK. The first widespread frost of the autumn for much of the UK saw sub-zero

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Figures reveal how many businesses closed across Bradford last year

MORE than 2,000 businesses in Bradford shut their doors for good in 2022, new figures show. Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show around 2,255 companies in Bradford ceased trading in 2022 – up from 1,930 the year before. Some 18,770

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'Life-saving' service helping rough sleepers across district as temperatures drop

TEAMS will be out on Bradford's streets helping rough sleepers as temperatures drop. The UK is now in the grip of a cold snap which is expected to last into next week. Each night when temperatures are forecast to fall below zero, Bradford Council's

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It started as an album and became legendary musical - heading for Bradford

NEXT week an acclaimed new production of Jesus Christ Superstar arrives at Bradford’s Alhambra theatre. Theatre critic MICHAEL COVENEY looks back at the history of the legendary show: After their initial success with a 20-minute version of Joseph

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Rock guitarists, Heathcliff’s secret and a mining disaster: Our pick of local books

THERE have been many re-workings of Wuthering Heights over the years - from Heathcliff the Musical, written by and starring Cliff Richard as the brooding anti-hero, to a film version set in medieval Japan. Now Emily Bronte’s masterpiece is given

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Army bomb squad rushes to house amid police search

THE Army's bomb squad has been called to a house in the Bradford area amid a police investigation. Officers have this week been searching a property on Brackendale Grove, Thackley. West Yorkshire Police has confirmed the Army's Explosive Ordnance

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Loved by Druids and wrestlers! A long gone Westgate pub

WESTGATE, Bradford’s ancient ‘way to the west’ was once full of pubs from its junction with Ivegate and Kirkgate to White Abbey Road and Lumb Lane. Many old inns went in the 19th century with redevelopment and the widening of Westgate on its western

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'Deliciously dark' Channel 4 thriller partly filmed in district starts tonight

A "DELICIOUSLY dark" thriller partly filmed in Bradford district starts next week. The Couple Next Door - which features an all-star cast - begins on Channel 4 at 9pm on Monday. The series was filmed in the UK and Belgium, with some scenes

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Meet characters from Bradford's criminal past at city ghost tour

THE fascinating history of Bradford’s criminal past will be uncovered in a Christmas ghost tour at the city’s Police Museum. The event - which includes an appearance from notorious Victorian burglar ‘Chains Charlie’ - is described as “a spine-chilling

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Bradford Bulldogs eager to build momentum with double header

HAVING ended their nine-game losing streak last weekend at Billingham Buccaneers, Bradford Bulldogs will look to build on their turnaround in fortunes over a double-header weekend. The Bulldogs hit the road on Saturday for a lunchtime face-off

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More than 400 students celebrated at Bradford College graduation ceremonies

BRADFORD College students celebrated their incredible achievements last week when they graduated over two spectacular ceremonies. More than 400 students donned their cap and gowns with family, friends, staff, and VIP guests at Bradford’s Life Centre

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Photo gallery: Which of these old Bradford pubs do you remember?

THE festive party season is approaching, and for many pubs in the district the tills will be ringing. We’ve dipped into our archive to bring you images of some much-loved old pubs in Bradford. Which ones do you remember? Enjoy the memories

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'Real Happy Valley': Book celebrates women in police, including PC Sharon Beshenivsky

I HAVE been wanting to tell the extraordinary stories of UK policewomen since writing my own police memoir, On The Line, which was published in 2019, by Two Roads Books. I spent just over 10 years policing the streets of London, as a police constable

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Easy does it? Not where Vadaine Oliver is concerned

VADAINE Oliver wasted no time in ignoring his manager’s orders – and Graham Alexander could not be happier. The big striker’s long-awaited return to action was the icing on the cake in City’s five-goal thrashing of Barnsley in midweek. Oliver

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Ilkley is named one of UK's prettiest towns by The Telegraph

A TOWN described as having a “jewel” of a lido has been named one of the prettiest in the UK by The Telegraph. Ilkley made the top list and it seems to be quite the compliment as there are around 1,250 towns across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Mum speaks of the devastating loss of her baby son as she backs hospice appeal

A BRADFORD mum has spoken of the devastation of losing her baby son as she backs an appeal in support of the hospice that helped her through her darkest hours. Talia Horner, from Queensbury, found out at 20 weeks pregnant that her son Reggie had

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Watch: Adorable puppy learns to walk again after lifesaving surgery

An adorable puppy has learned to walk and wag his tail again after being left paralysed in a freak accident. Spaniel Elton severely bruised his spinal cord when he bounced off a 50cm wall and landed on his back. The 11-week-old pup was rushed

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Are you a Doctor Who fan? Prove it with our ultimate timey wimey quiz

Doctor Who is back on our screens for its monumental 60th anniversary and we have the ultimate timey wimey quiz to help you celebrate. It's time for BBC viewers to once again step into the Tardis for an adventure through time and space with three

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Bradford CAZ has generated over £10m since September 2022

BRADFORD’S controversial Clean Air Zone (CAZ) has generated over £10 million since being introduced in September 2022. And more than £6m of this came from the 142,697 penalty charges issued to motorists who haven’t paid charges for driving non-compliant

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'No concerns' that success of Piece Hall will overshadow Bradford Live

BRADFORD Council says it has no concerns about the success of the Piece Hall overshadowing Bradford Live as a music venue. The new city centre music destination is due to open in the former Odeon building next year, and has been hailed as one of

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Ukrainians in Bradford to lay wreaths and candles in memory of Holodomor famine

UKRAINIANS in Bradford will lay wreaths and candles in a memorial service marking the Holodomor famine.  The famine, which is widely agreed to be man-made, resulted in the death of millions of Ukrainians between 1932 and 1933. In July, the

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The 32 UK native dog breeds at risk of being extinct - is yours on the list?

We all have our favourite dog breeds, whether that’s because of their unique features such as being hypoallergenic, their intelligence or their size – the list goes on. But over the years, there are some much-loved breeds that have unfortunately

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See what's on at Bradford Cathedral this Christmas season

Bradford Cathedral has announced a series of special events and services to celebrate Advent and Christmas. Starting with Advent on December 3, the festive season will get underway with the switching on of the cathedral’s star in the tower.

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Debate on Saltaire village's historic homes taking place this December

A debate on whether Saltaire’s historic houses are still fit for the modern world is being held this December. The Saltaire History Club will dive into how Sir Titus Salt faced different challenges when building his Victorian workers’ village.

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Albion boss hails "great" Silsden side as The Lions prepare for major test

ALBION Sports’ boss Rizwan Mohammed has heaped praise on to this weekend’s opponents, Silsden and believes their recent run has no bearing on the outcome of the highly anticipated contest. The Reds travel to Bradford having lost their previous

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Three current Bulls players named in Championship Team of the Year

THREE current Bradford Bulls' players have been named in Rugby League World's Championship Team of the Year for 2023. Jordan Lilley, who excelled at both half-back and hooker last season, deservedly earned his spot in the team. He also picked

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Woodlands captain retains Bradford Premier League’s top awards

WOODLANDS captain Brad Schmulian, currently playing for Central Districts in New Zealand, has retained two of the Bradford Premier League’s top awards. For the second successive year he was named as the players’ player of the year and the Sir Learie

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Caretaker boss admits young side must step up as Avenue chase crucial victory

THE search at Bradford (Park Avenue) continues for a new permanent manager, but they’ve had to deal with another unexpected off-field issue this week. That’s because, on Tuesday, the club and experienced midfielder Simon Richman mutually agreed

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More national recognition for water polo star following impressive league win

BRADFORD’S teenage sensation, Amelia Brooksbank is continuing to make a name for herself in the sport of water polo. Brooksbank, along with her close friend Lilly Pryce, daughter of Bradford Bulls legend, Leon, have gone from strength to strength

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Cougars offer perks as season tickets on sale until late January

Keighley Cougars have given fans until January 20 to purchase a 2024 “In This Together” season ticket. The Betfred League 1 side have introduced several perks to buying one, beyond being guaranteed access to every home league game at Cougar Park

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'They come hand in hand': Bantams boss praises Accrington icon Coleman

GRAHAM Alexander admits he will need to be on his toes just as much as the players to try and get one over Accrington this afternoon. As City do battle with seventh-placed Stanley determined to end their four-game league losing streak, the new