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Missing Bradford woman has now been found 'safe and well'
A MISSING 75-year-old woman from Bradford has now been found. West Yorkshire Police, who said there were concerns for Edite Valkasa yesterday, has confirmed she has now been found "safe and well". In a statement on social media, the force said
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'Anti-social' motorcycle rider laughed at police before they seized his bike
POLICE have seized a motorcycle which was being ridden in an anti-social way in Bradford. It happened in the Buttershaw area last night. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Officers sighted the Talaria motorcycle, with the rider
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RSPCA says hens mysteriously dumped on driveway in West Yorkshire
TWELVE hens have been mysteriously found dumped on a driveway in West Yorkshire. The birds were discovered inside three sealed cardboard boxes by a surprised householder at Fernlea Grove in the Golcar area of Huddersfield on the morning of November
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25,000 litres of suspected stolen fuel found after raid in city
LATEST NEWS: Man arrested after 25,000 litres of suspected stolen fuel discovered POLICE have found 25,000 litres of suspected stolen fuel during a morning raid in Bradford. Officers made the discovery on Great Horton Road shortly after 7.30am
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Lead singer of Led Zeppelin enjoys stay at historic hotel
THE lead singer of one of the most famous bands of all time stayed at a hotel in West Yorkshire. Robert Plant, from Led Zeppelin, stayed at Holdsworth House in Halifax. The historic hotel, which has hosted several high-profile guests over
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5 of the best winter and festive light trails across West Yorkshire for 2023
The festive season is slowly creeping up on us and what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than visiting winter and illuminating light trails in West Yorkshire. There are so many to choose from, offering displays of dazzling light installations
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Bantams eye bounce game to fill the gap over FA Cup weekend
CITY are hoping to organise a practice game to fill their blank weekend. The Bantams face Liverpool under-21s in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy at Valley Parade next Tuesday. The round-of-32 tie at Valley Parade has been confirmed for December
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Bradford Cathedral wins top award for helping the environment
BRADFORD Cathedral has won a top award for its work in helping to improve the environment. The cathedral has been named the 849th Silver Eco Church in England and Wales. The award was given by the Christian conservation charity A Rocha UK
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Why you may hear an emergency siren in the Bradford South area
PEOPLE are being warned that a business will be testing its off-site emergency siren. Solenis in Low Moor will test the alarm on Thursday, December 7 at 10am and 8pm. A spokesperson for the chemical firm said: "The siren, which produces a
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Shipley firm receives top award for commitment to staff development
SHIPLEY-based national decorating contractor Bagnalls has been recognised for its commitment to employees’ development. The family-owned company has been awarded Platinum-accredited membership via The 5% Club’s 2023-24 Employer Audit Scheme.
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Kickboxer seriously injured suspected crisp thief in Centenary Square
A SHOP worker who felled a suspected crisp thief with a kick to the head during a confrontation in Bradford’s Centenary Square has been given a suspended prison sentence. Kickboxer Shahabadin Simani, 21, was caught on CCTV footage lashing out with
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Woman was caught driving on the M606 at 87mph
A BRADFORD woman has been fined after she was caught speeding on the M606 motorway. Ayesha Sadiyah Hussain, 25 of Mumford Street, West Bowling, was travelling on the northbound carriageway on April 17 this year when she was clocked at 87mph.
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Enquiries ongoing after abandoned cats found huddled together in shop
Enquiries are ongoing after the RSPCA took two abandoned cats into its care. The cats were dumped in the corner of the Pets at Home store in Dewsbury. Frightened but unharmed, the pair were found huddled together in a taped-up carrier.
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Plans for new McDonalds branch are approved - despite hundreds of objections
GLOBAL take-away giant McDonalds has been granted permission to make changes to a building that will allow it to open a new branch in Burley in Wharfedale. Hundreds of people have objected to the plans to turn the former Kashmiri Aroma restaurant
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You could be paid to use less energy tonight - how you can save
Eligible households across the UK could earn discounts on their energy bills by cutting back on their energy usage this evening. The National Grid ESO (electricity system operator) is activating its demand flexibility service (DFS) tonight, between
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Jail sentence challenge fails over hit-and-run drug driver who killed boy, 9
A CHALLENGE over the length of the jail sentence handed to a Keighley drug driver who killed a nine-year-old boy in a hit-and-run has failed. It means that the eight-year sentence given to Luke Widdop, 51, after leaving George Lewis fatally injured
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How you can donate books to Bradford children this Christmas
Hundreds of book donations for Bradford children will be matched by the National Literacy Trust this Christmas. People are invited to buy a brand-new book for a child before dropping it off or posting it to the Bradford 2025 office. All books
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Farm and construction drivers urged to keep roads mud-free
DRIVERS of farm and construction vehicles are being urged to play their part in helping to keep highways safe by not leaving mud on the roads. North Yorkshire Council says people have been reporting muddy roads across the county and so it is calling
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Appeal to find family of Bradford woman Kirsty Rodgers who passed away
THE Coroner's Office is appealing for information to help trace the relatives of Kirsty Rogers from Bradford. Ms Kirsty Rogers, aged 39 from the Bradford area, sadly passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. Anyone with any information should
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'We beat ourselves': Forest Green boss fuming after City victory
FOREST Green boss David Horseman called their 3-0 loss to City last night “self-inflicted”. The Bantams’ victory at The New Lawn left the home side in the relegation places with just four wins from 19 games. Horseman, who was jeered by some
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Lorry movements could double as housing developer speeds up infill of old quarry
A DEVELOPER wants to double the number of daily lorry movements working to infill a quarry before building scores of new homes at a site. In 2021, more than 100 objections – and a 140-signature petition opposing the plans – were lodged to Hard
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Art exhibition underway in support of local hospice and village hall
AN ART exhibition is being held in a village hall supporting a local hospice. Members of Wilsden Art Group and Bingley Art Society are showcasing their work at Wilsden Village Hall. The exhibition runs until December 16 and admission is free
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Police seize uninsured vehicle in targeted city patrols
POLICE seized a car in the Great Horton area of the city. Officers were carrying out targeted patrols when they saw the grey Fiat on Great Horton Road. During targeted patrols in the @WYP_BradfordC and @WYP_BradfordW areas last night
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The street in picturesque town named one of Britain's best places to live
A street in Ilkley has been named among Britain’s 50 best places to live. The Telegraph has compiled a list of the best streets to live by region. It was based on crime levels, employment opportunities, quality of the public realm and proximity
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Forest Green 0 Bantams 3: Match stats and player ratings
CITY continued their upturn in form with a comfortable 3-0 win at second-from-bottom Forest Green. T&A chief sports writer SIMON PARKER was at a chilly New Lawn last night and provides the match stats and his player ratings. MAN OF THE
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Fear of missing out can cause stress and anxiety
IN THE age of constant connectivity and digital overload, a term has emerged that I hear more and more: FOMO, or the Fear of Missing Out. Many clients who come to see me describe it as a source of constant anxiety, that they may be missing out
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'Do not eat' warning issued over chocolate bar after reports of illnesses
Shoppers have been warned not to eat a chocolate bar following reports of illnesses in those who have. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it was “strongly advising” people against eating a chocolate bar called Cali-Gold. The bar has been
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Wetherspoon pub in market down is given five-star hygiene rating
A PUB has gained the top rating for its levels of hygiene. The Devonshire Inn on Newmarket Street in Skipton was awarded a five-star 'very good' rating in November by officers from North Yorkshire Council. Scores on the Doors aims to highlight
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Pictures of Christmas shopping in Bradford over the years
IT'S THAT time of year again, when we hit the shops looking for gifts for Christmas. Here are some snaps from previous years of festive shopping in Bradford to get you in the mood.
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More than £100k raised through limited-edition munch box from Mother Hubbard's
ONE of Bradford’s most well-established businesses has raised more than £100,000 towards aid for Palestine. All profits from the limited munch box from Mother Hubbard's were set aside for the cause. Hassan Sheikh, national manager at Mother
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Happy Valley's James Norton to star in new BBC drama set in Iceland
A new eight-part historical drama starring Happy Valley’s James Norton has been announced by CBS Studios. King and Conqueror will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer and the filming for the series will take place in Iceland in 2024. King and Conqueror
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See what's on at Holme Wood Christmas festival this year
A POPULAR Christmas festival is returning to the Holme Wood estate for a second year. Starting on December 6, the free family-friendly festival will showcase everything from a Christmas fair and live dance performances to Rudolph Rave and Christingle
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Celebrations a-plenty at Britannia Care, but now the focus is on Christmas
It’s shocking to think that almost a year has passed since the residents and staff at Britannia Care, in Girlington, were looking forward to King Charles III visiting Bradford. Where does the time go? If you have a loved one in need of residential
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Shops can be built on 'untidy' land - planners decide
TWO new shops can be built on an “untidy” Girlington site after new plans were approved. An application for two small, single storey stores on the land next to 1 Whitby Terrace was submitted to Bradford Council by Amran Ahmed earlier this Autumn
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Life satisfaction in Bradford falls after recent crises, new figures reveal
NEWLY-released figures show people in Bradford are less satisfied with their lives these days. Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows people in Bradford answered the question 'how satisfied are you with your life nowadays?' with an average
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Woman's warning over smoking after devastation of losing her mum to lung cancer
A WOMAN has spoken of the dangers of smoking after she lost her mother to lung cancer. Anne Inness was diagnosed with the disease in 2012 having smoked heavily from the age of 13. She had chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment, made a good
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Shop could be demolished to make way for drive-thru cafe
AN ILKLEY shop could be closed, demolished, and replaced by a drive-thru cafe if newly revealed plans are approved. The development would involve the demolition of the Original Factory Store off the A65 at Ben Rhydding and the construction of a
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The 'architectural masterpiece' in the heart of Bradford city centre
WE Forster, Bradford’s MP for many years, and the pioneer of the Education Act 1870, stated with justified pride that Bradford’s Wool Exchange is “an architectural masterpiece symbolising our prosperity as a great textile town”. In the mid-19th
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Prolific Campion striker drops down a division in shock move for undisclosed fee
PROLIFIC striker Marcus Day has transferred from Campion to Shirebrook Town FC for an undisclosed fee. In moving to the Derbyshire side, Day will now play his football in NCEL Division One rather than the Premier Division, with his new team currently
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Bradford boxer maintains unbeaten professional record after securing points win
REPORT BY: JAMES BOVINGTON BRADFORD’S Connor Lawrence remains undefeated following his points win over Scunthorpe’s Oliver Brackenbury-Danquah in Denzil Browne’s professional boxing show named ‘Carnage’. The event was held at the Leeds Banqueting
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Inside three-floor two-bed Bradford house on sale for £20k
A TWO-BED terraced house in Bradford is set to go under the hammer. The property, on Hardy Street in Wibsey, has a guide price of £20,000. Spread across three floors, it has an attic room, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a living room/kitchen
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City of Bradford swimmers travel in numbers to Ponds Forge as silver medal secured
CITY of Bradford had seven representatives at the recent North East Region Age Group Championships held at Sheffield Ponds Forge. Swimming as an eleven-year-old Isabelle Randhawa claimed a silver medal in the 50m freestyle and had top ten finishes
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PART ONE: Hallas enjoying Odsal return with "talented" and "different" Bulls
IT’S third time the charm for Sam Hallas at Odsal Stadium, and this time he’s hoping that he and his teammates have the quality to reach the promised land of the Super League. The Bulls announced the return of their former vice captain at the start
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'Three goals away from home, a clean sheet, three points, it doesn’t get much better'
GRAHAM Alexander repeated that there is still plenty more to come from City after their 3-0 win at Forest Green. The Bantams made it consecutive league victories for their new boss last night as goals from Matty Platt, Andy Cook and Jamie Walker
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Coca-Cola Christmas truck set to stop off at West Yorkshire
HOLIDAYS are coming to West Yorkshire! Coca-Cola has announced its iconic Christmas truck will be visiting the county tomorrow (Thursday). It will be at White Rose Shopping Centre on Dewsbury Road, Leeds, between noon and 8pm. The bright
