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Five suspected banned dogs, drugs, and weapons found in Bradford property
AN arrest has been made after police found five suspected banned dogs, drugs, and offensive weapons at a Bradford property. Officers executed a warrant at an address on Manchester Road on Monday (November 27). It came following information
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Demonstration calls for 'permanent ceasefire' amid ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict
A DEMONSTRATION took place in Bradford this evening to call for a “permanent ceasefire” amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. It was held in Centenary Square and organised by Bradford and District Council for Mosques and the Race Equality
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Large Bradford school appoints new secondary principal
A LARGE Bradford school has appointed a new secondary principal. Bradford Academy, on Teasdale Street in East Bowling, was rated 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted earlier this year. Now, the all-through academy has brought in the experienced
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Three Bradford men found guilty of killing teen by stabbing him 14 times
THREE Bradford men along with one other have been found guilty of killing a teenager by stabbing him 14 times in a tragic case of mistaken identity. Karl Belinga, 20, of Brendon Walk in Holme Wood, Karlson Ogie, 19, of Bierley House Avenue in Bierley
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Review: Rock festival vibe in Jesus Christ Superstar at Alhambra
THERE is a risk with rock opera that it can be 'of its time'. Something that was embraced as revolutionary half a century ago can seem rather dated to contemporary audiences. But Jesus Christ Superstar - which began as a concept album in 1970 and
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Bradford man wanted in connection with burglary offences
POLICE are keen to find a Bradford man wanted in connection with two burglary offences. Extensive enquiries have been carried out to locate 46-year-old Mark Calvert, of no fixed abode in the city. Anyone with information about Mark is asked
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Issues raised in 2002 T&A interview with Alistair Darling still ring true today
MANY of the issues raised by former Chancellor Alistair Darling in a 2002 interview with the Telegraph & Argus still ring true today. Tributes have been paid to Mr Darling following his death at the age of 70. He spent almost three decades
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Car held together with duct tape and zip wire seized in Bradford
A CAR held together with duct tape and zip wire was seized for being in a dangerous condition by police in Bradford. A silver Toyota was stopped by Operation Steerside officers on Lilycroft Road, Manningham. The car was seen waiting to pull
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Bradford supermarket opening times for Boxing Day 2023 - Lidl, Aldi and more
Although people look forward to a restful bank holiday on Boxing Day in the UK, some prefer to head out and about to supermarkets. Many venture out to find last-minute ‘picky bits’ for festive gatherings or even hope to grab a bargain or two from
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Cannabis farm discovered by police on residential street
A CANNABIS farm was discovered by police earlier this week. The drugs were located on Healey Lane in Batley on Tuesday, November 28. West Yorkshire Police Neighbourhood Officers from Batley & Spen made the discovery. Police said enquiries
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Plea to NOT approach man with over 10 aliases wanted on recall to prison
POLICE have told the public to not approach a man who has over 10 aliases wanted on recall to prison. Haik Madoyan, 51, was released on licence from prison in June after serving part of a sentence for armed robberies across the UK. He is now
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What will the weather be like over Christmas? Met Office shares forecast
EXPERTS at the Met Office have released their weather forecast covering the Christmas period. The UK is in the grip of a cold blast this week, with some snowy scenes caught on camera in the West Yorkshire area today. The chilly weather is
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Restaurant boss brings out recipe book on delights of easily-prepared Punjabi cuisine
THE Pakistan born owner of a cafe and Punjabi restaurant at West Marton, near Skipton, has brought out a recipe book, to help show people how easy it is to cook delicious Asian food. Teresa Yousaf, who grew up in rural Pakistan, has been living
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'Untouchable' man jailed after Bradford exchange lifted lid on £350,000 drugs ring
A MAN viewed as "untouchable" has been jailed along with two others following an exchange in Bradford which was part of a Class A drugs ring worth over £350,000. Lee Harris, 43, of Castle Crescent in Dewsbury, and Nottinghamshire men Liam Gunn,
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Tributes paid to Shane MacGowan after Pogues singer dies aged 65
TRIBUTES have been paid to Pogues' frontman Shane MacGowan, who has died aged 65. The singer-songwriter, whose hits include 1987's Fairytale of New York and A Pair of Brown Eyes, had been unwell for some time after being diagnosed with viral encephalitis
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Bulls confirm final pre-season fixture as they prepare to lock horns with Leeds
BRADFORD Bulls have announced that they will host Leeds Rhinos in their final pre-season fixture for the Keith Howard Trophy on Sunday 28 January at Odsal Stadium (3:00pm). The two rivals will lock horns once more in the club’s final pre-season
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Book review: Running for a message worth far more than gold
IT WAS the title of the book that caught my attention because I didn’t understand it. I’m no running enthusiast – I mean, look at me – but surely gold is the ultimate goal for an athlete of any standard? But then “Don’t Settle for Gold”, written
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Honda ZR-V is a very capable crossover
A STYLISH silhouette and a hugely-comfortable interior help to make the all-new Honda ZR-V an appealing package. It slots into Honda’s line-up between the compact HR-V and the more sizeable CR-V, becoming the latest SUV to use the company’s e:HEV
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Work begins to build homes as regeneration of Bradford's Ripleyville is underway
WORK has begun to build an affordable homes scheme in Bradford as part of the regeneration of the Ripleyville site. The development off Manchester Road was built in the early 1970s and included more than 160 flats, designed to be a “utopian estate
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Leeds boss salutes his side's "ice cold" finishing in Swansea victory
REPORT BY: MARK WALKER, PA LEEDS boss Daniel Farke saluted his side's "ice-cold" finishing in their 3-1 win over Swansea at Elland Road on Wednesday evenign and said there was more to come. Goals from Joel Piroe and Dan James, both against
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Teen releases song in tribute to young relatives who died of rare disease
A BRADFORD teenager has re-released her own tribute single in memory of her two young cousins who died of one of the UK's rarest childhood diseases. At the age of 15, Poppy Brownnutt wrote When You Were With Me to remember her relatives Ellie Mae
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Carlisle pay price for Bantams pitch invasion in play-offs
CARLISLE have been fined £5,000 for the pitch invasion after the City play-off game at Brunton Park last season. The Cumbrians admitted the charge of crowd control misconduct and have been warned, as well as hit with the fine – of which £2,000
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Worried residents speak of huge police presence as officers swoop on canal boat
THERE was a huge presence from the emergency services near a canal in the Bradford district this morning. Police officers attended a scene off Buck Mill Lane in Thackley, while firefighters were also seen nearby. Worried residents shared their
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Ex-paratrooper, 92, to walk 101 laps around city's Centenary Square for charity
A VETERAN Yorkshire fundraiser is pulling on his walking boots once again to support a Bradford hospital's appeal which is close to his heart. Ninety-two-year-old ex-paratrooper Jeffrey Long, from Bingley, is taking on another epic walking challenge
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Car flips onto its roof in dramatic crash on snowy road
DRAMATIC pictures show a car on its roof on a Bradford road. Police were called to a crash on Headley Lane, Thornton, this morning at around 8am. Officers described it as a one-vehicle collision. The accident came amid a weather warning
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Bradford firm Yorkshire Water pays record £1m to charities after polluting beck
BRADFORD firm Yorkshire Water has paid a record £1 million to environmental and wildlife charities after polluting a beck. The company breached its environmental permit when sewage from an overflow polluted Hookstone Beck in Harrogate, killing
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Gritters in action across the district amid snow and ice
GRITTERS have been out across the Bradford district this morning after temperatures plummeted across the district. Our gritter drivers have been out since 4.30am this morning gritting all Priority 1 Routes, they are now out gritting all Priority
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Man arrested after 25,000 litres of suspected stolen fuel discovered
A MAN has been arrested after police found 25,000 litres of suspected stolen fuel in Bradford. Officers made the discovery on Great Horton Road, Bradford shortly after 7.30am on Wednesday and emergency services were at the scene to "make the fuel
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Youth banned from driving after taking car without consent and using without licence
A YOUTH has been banned from driving after taking a car without consent and using it without a licence. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons in relation to his age, pleaded guilty to three driving offences on Tuesday. This
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Beautiful wintry scenes captured in stunning photographs
THESE photographs capture the beautiful wintry scenes people across the district and region have woken up to this morning. These images, some taken by our T&A Camera Club members, capture some stunning scenes. If you've captured any photographs
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Bradford schools forced to close as weather takes a wintry turn
TWO schools in Bradford have been forced to close today due to faults with the boiler. Foxhill Primary School, in Queensbury and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Shipley will both be closed today. Temperatures have dropped in the city
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Albanian man jailed after large-scale cannabis farm busted by police
AN Albanian man has been jailed for two years after a police raid uncovered a large-scale cannabis farm in a converted industrial unit. After the officers forced entry to the premises on Engine Shed Lane, Skipton, last month they discovered about
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Weather warning for snow and ice hits Bradford as temperature begins to fall
PEOPLE across Bradford and the district will be waking up to icy temperatures and even icier roads. Yellow warning of snow, ice affecting Yorkshire & Humber https://t.co/KGtI9sVCqH pic.twitter.com/hWeAbgfKU3 — Met Office - Yorkshire & Humber
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Keighley flood defences to be bolstered as part of £5.2bn investment
KEIGHLEY'S flood defences are to be shored up as part of a massive £5 billion-plus investment. The Environment Agency has revealed details of the scheme, which will see existing defences refurbished or replaced and new measures implemented.
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University of Bradford wins global praise for 'inspiring' dementia centre
THE University of Bradford has received global praise for its "inspiring" dementia centre. It has become the first university in Europe to achieve Alzheimer Disease International (ADI) accreditation. The accreditation recognises the university's
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'No compelling case' to replace listed Bradford pub with cafe - as plans are refused
PLANS to turn a listed Victorian pub into a restaurant and bedsits have been refused – with Conservation Officers saying there was “no compelling case” for the loss of one of Bradford’s traditional pubs. The Black Swan in Frizinghall shut this
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Gym inspiring women to become stronger wins national award
A BRADFORD ladies-only gym has won a national award for its services, making it the best of its kind in the country. Listers Health in Lister Mills on Heaton Road has been a beacon of empowerment for women looking for a place to kick start their
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PART TWO: Hallas' toughest challenge yet as he hails brilliant man manager O'Carroll
SAM Hallas believes it could be his toughest challenge yet in relation to cementing a starting birth in this current Bradford Bulls team. New head coach Eamon O’Carroll will have an extensive pool of talent to choose from, having kept a strong
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Bradford Chairman highlights special efforts made by quintet
SOME leagues acknowledge their unsung heroes by way of an individual award at their annual dinner and prize presentation. However, the Bradford Mutual Sunday School League have gone the extra mile, and some, by awarding FIVE unsung hero awards.
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PART TWO: Hallas' toughest challenge yet as he hails brilliant man manager O'Carroll
SAM Hallas believes it could be his toughest challenge yet in relation to cementing a starting birth in this current Bradford Bulls team. New head coach Eamon O’Carroll will have an extensive pool of talent to choose from, having kept a strong
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'We can all talk the best game in the world ... but you are what you do'
GRAHAM Alexander says City are determined to show they are more than just talk. The Bantams boss is keeping feet firmly on the ground despite an encouraging week that has given fans hope after the poor start. After winning back-to-back league
