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REPORT: Another goal rush for Bantams as Trophy trail continues

CITY 4 LIVERPOOL U21s 0 IT WAS all smiles at Valley Parade as City made sure they will still be on the Trophy trail heading into the new year. The Bantams booked their place in the Bristol Street Motors last 16 with an ultimately comfortable

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LIVE BLOG: Bradford City 4 Liverpool under-21s 0

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WATCH: 'I thought it was a little bit unfair': Mark Hughes on Bantams sacking

MARK Hughes has spoken for the first time about his City exit – calling it “unfair”. Hughes has kept quiet since he was sacked at Valley Parade two months ago. But he broke his silence in an interview with Sam Allardyce. Talking on the

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Traffic being temporarily held after multi vehicle collision on M606

DRIVERS have been warned to avoid a motorway junction after a crash involving up to five vehicles.  The incident was reported just before 6pm this evening and impacted all three carriageways on the M606 northbound at junction 2. One car has

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Lane closure on motorway near Bradford causing traffic to queue after crash

A LANE closure on a motorway near Bradford is causing traffic to queue after a crash. The collision has happened on the M606 southbound carriageway, at junction 1 (M62, junction 26 and Chain Bar). It was first reported at 4.51pm, according

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Reader letter: 'If you're on a planning panel you should make a decision'

SIR - The report on the planning application to build a house on a garden space in Thackley made for interesting reading (T&A, November 25). However, in a way by far the most interesting part of the report was the voting record of the councillors

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'He was a kind and loving young man' - Family pay tribute after fatal house fire

THE FAMILY of a man who died trying to save his brother in a Bradford house fire have paid tribute. Mohsin Janjua, 28, has been hailed a hero after he rushed into his fire-hit lifelong home on Finch Street, Little Horton, at around 5am on Saturday

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Banned driver caught behind the wheel by police

POLICE discovered a banned driver behind the wheel of a car.  Officers from the Steerside Enforcement Team in Bradford East spotted the vehicle on North View Terrace.  It was stopped as it had "non-confirming" registration plates.  Police

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Teen suffers severe eye socket injury as he is 'repeatedly punched' at bus station

POLICE are seeking witnesses to a serious assault on Saturday resulting in a teenage boy requiring hospital treatment. A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses after a 14-year-old boy was repeatedly punched in

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University of Bradford graduate honoured for building peace in Nigeria

BUILDING peace has been a key lifelong commitment for a former University of Bradford student who has made a poignant return to the city to receive a special honour. It is more than 20 years since Professor Oshita Osang Oshita arrived at the University

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Bradford baker avoids driving ban after crashing BMW into another car

A WORKER at a Bradford bakery has avoided a driving ban after he crashed a BMW into another car. Fasih Saeed, of Buttermere Road in Undercliffe, admitted to driving a BMW 320 without due care and attention on the M62 Westbound, between junctions

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'Defend Our Juries' protest held outside Bradford Crown Court

A PROTEST was held outside Bradford Crown Court as part of the national ‘Defend Our Juries’ campaign. The Bradfordians joined around 500 others nationally on the morning of December 4. In explaining the campaign, Defend Our Juries says: “We

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McCall leaves Sheffield United as Heckingbottom sacking confirmed

STUART McCall has left Sheffield United following the sacking of Paul Heckingbottom. Former Bantams defender Heckingbottom’s anticipated exit was confirmed by the Blades this afternoon. Chris Wilder, another ex-City defender, has returned to

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Do you love to ice skate? Here are some of West Yorkshire's best ice rinks

There is so much to look forward to this winter across West Yorkshire, from hours of Christmas shopping, planning an evening stroll at a festive lights trail or visiting as many Christmas markets as you can. For those looking to do something a

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Gritters in action tonight as temperatures set to plunge to minus figures

GRITTERS will be out across the Bradford district this evening as temperatures are set to plummet overnight.  Temperatures are set to dip below freezing. Our drivers will be out from 4pm to grit all Priority One Routes across the

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David Hockney unveils Christmas display on iconic London building

BRADFORD-born artist David Hockney has unveiled his latest Christmas-themed artwork to bring “joy and hope”. The Bigger Christmas Trees artwork at Battersea Power Station depicts two large green and purple striped Christmas trees, each with a gold

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Plans unveiled to relocate village post office: have your say

RIDDLESDEN Post Office could be on the move. Post Office Ltd has announced plans to relocate the branch, currently in Bar Lane, to Londis at 294-298 Bradford Road. The branch would be renamed Stockbridge Post Office. The company says the

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Men sentenced after 'serious public disorder' on New Year's Eve

TWO men have been given prison sentences after they were arrested and charged following a serious incident of public disorder on New Year’s Eve last year. But a court heard that because of the time Kenneth Lockley and Matthew White had already

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Injured child pedestrian taken to hospital after crash on Bradford road

A CHILD pedestrian has been taken to hospital after they were involved in a crash in Bradford. The collision involving a vehicle occurred on Sticker Lane in Laisterdyke at around 8.44am this morning. The child sustained minor injuries.

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Man wanted in connection with series of Bradford burglaries

A MAN is wanted in connection with a series of burglaries around Bradford. Robert Bowles, 30, is wanted by the Bradford District Crime team. He is known in the Bradford East area. Police are carrying out extensive enquiries to find him.

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How to charge lithium-ion batteries safely and what devices you can find them in

Lithium-ion batteries are one of the most popular ways to power up a variety of devices, being used in the likes of e-cigarettes and laptops. The increase in usage is due to the fact they are rechargeable, meaning you don’t have to remember to

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Four lucky students to receive new university scholarship created by Anita Rani

TV presenter Anita Rani has launched a new scholarship at the University of Bradford. The unique opportunity will give financial support to four students - including a 50 per cent waiver on university fees and annual living cost bursary. The

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Formation change gives Bantams more attacking edge, says Platt

MATTY Platt believes City’s formation change is giving them much more of an attacking threat. The Bantams have scored 11 goals in the three-and-a-half games since Graham Alexander switched to playing three at the back again and two up front midway

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Family-friendly Christmas fun coming to Bolling Hall

FAMILIES can enjoy Christmas fun at Bradford’s Bolling Hall this December. Children will be able to get hands-on and make their own traditional peg dolly toy to take home.  They can also ice a gingerbread biscuit and decorate a special wooden

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How Bradford GP practice is helping families nurture healthy children

A Bradford GP practice is helping refugees, the homeless, and asylum seekers with family planning.  Bevan Healthcare plans to expand its ‘Starting Well’ preconception programme to help more people living across the district. It empowers women

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More than 10,000 people call for visa scheme for Palestinian families affected by war

The Government is facing calls to create a family visa scheme for Palestinian people affected by war.  The petition on the UK Government website has received more than 16,500 signatures so far. The lodger wrote: “We want the Government to take

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Reader letter: No wonder Bradford is one of the worst cities for driving offences

SIR - From my house to the paper shop is about 750 to 800 yards away. As I got to the end of my drive two cars went past, both drivers on mobile phones, so I thought I would see how many other drivers weren't paying attention. By the time I got

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One person taken to hospital after two-car crash

ONE person was taken to hospital after a two-car crash on a Bradford road today.  It happened in Queensbury, at around 7.50am.  A spokesperson for the West Yorkshire Police said: "We were called at 7.49am to West End, Queensbury, to reports

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Fresh boost for University of Bradford students facing financial struggles

BRADFORD-based Sovereign Health Care has made a donation to the University of Bradford to help struggling students from the area.  The not-for-profit health care cash plan company, which has long supported the University, has given £30,000 to support

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Fire service reveal cause of Bradford house blaze where man died

THE cause of a major house fire in Bradford where a man tragically died has been revealed. Mohsin Janjua, 28, was labelled a hero after he rushed into his fire-hit lifelong home on Finch Street, Little Horton, to try to save his brother at around

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The Bradford cafe loved by Anita Rani for its 'delicious' food

TV presenter Anita Rani has praised a Bradford cafe where you can find Yorkshire parkin, homemade bread, and vegetarian delights. Anita, the current chancellor at the University of Bradford, has been in the city to hand out student awards and launch

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Snow tubing, torchlit parade and panto - our round-up of festive family fun

BRADFORD blogger Shannon Palmer checks out family fun on offer this festive season: With Christmas fast approaching, I’m on the lookout for exciting festive things to do in Bradford and surrounding areas. Whether it’s family fun, a works do or

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Male arrested on suspicion of threats to kill in police operation

A MALE was arrested on suspicion of threats to kill and possession of Class B drugs in a police operation.  It was carried out on Milner Ing in Delph Hill, Wyke.  Officers from the Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team, along with partner

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Christmas cabaret aims to reach £400,000 for cancer appeal

IT was nearly 30 years ago when Jacqui Drake found a small mole on her leg. It turned out to be a melanoma, which was removed. Then, 17 years later, it returned, and Jacqui was diagnosed with stage 4 skin cancer. Instead of feeling defeated by

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BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

If the BBC was a family and lived in the house next door to you it would be the neighbour from hell.  That's the verdict of some of the most experienced local newspaper editors in the country who now regard the BBC as little more than a state-funded

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Why primary school was forced to partially close today

A primary school is partially closed for some students today (Tuesday). Holycroft Primary School, on Victoria Road, Keighley, was added to Bradford Council's emergency school closures list around 7am. The school is partially closed due to a

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Former Bantam handed temporary reins at Championship club

ALAN Sheehan has been given temporary charge of Swansea after they sacked Michael Duff. The former Bantams defender will prepare the Championship side for this weekend’s clash with Rotherham, another club currently without a boss. Duff was

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'Franchising our buses isn't value for money and won't mean a better service'

AS Bradford’s bus users sit in long traffic queues as a result of the city centre road works do they wonder if everything would be better with London or Greater Manchester style bus franchising? It is obvious that if the roads are blocked it does

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Bantams take nothing for granted against Liverpool youngsters

CITY will not be taking Liverpool under-21s lightly tonight. That’s the pre-match guarantee from Graham Alexander ahead of the Valley Parade round-of-32 tie in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy. Liverpool had the worst qualifying record of all

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10 ways you can help families dealing with baby loss this Christmas

A baby loss charity has sent a message to bereaved families struggling during festivities this winter.  Sands has a range of support for those facing a surge in grief alongside Christmas and other celebrations like Diwali and Hanukkah.  In

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Cannabis, 12 phones and nearly £1k found in bedroom of debt-ridden drug addict

A DEBT-ridden drug addict narrowly avoided an immediate jail sentence after police searched his bedroom and found a stash of cannabis along with 12 mobile phones, nearly £1,000 in cash and designer clothing and footwear. Sohail Ashraf, 24, was

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Healthcare professionals in West Yorkshire back plan for smoke free generation

Calls to create a smoke free generation have been echoed by healthcare professionals across West Yorkshire. West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership published an open response welcoming government proposals to raise the age of sale for tobacco

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How Bradford people can get creative through Pakistani truck art

PEOPLE can get immersed in the world of Pakistani truck art as part of a special project in Bradford. The unique art project will showcase the rich cultural heritage and traditions that inspired Pakistan truck drivers’ designs.  You can discover

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More details on new Bradford Primark store to be revealed in 'due course'

MORE details on Bradford's new Primark store will be revealed in "due course", the retail giant has said.  The clothing store is due to move from its current unit in the Kirkgate Shopping Centre into the former Debenhams unit in The Broadway shopping

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Anger as Barclays announces closure of branch

CUSTOMERS of Barclays Bank have reacted with anger after it announced the closure next year of its Skipton High Street branch. A letter from the bank sent out to customers last week stated the branch, which only in August added Fridays to its weekday

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Danger driver smashed into wall of takeaway - while on bail for a drugs offence

A DANGER driver who crashed into the wall of a Bradford takeaway - while he was already on bail for a drugs offence - has been jailed for 12 months. Waqaar Imran, 25, had been arrested along with two other men back in May 2021 after police officers

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Cullen faces intriguing Sunday showdown to kick off his World Darts Championship

Bradford arrowsmith Joe Cullen will face either Jules van Dongen or Darren Penhall in his PDC World Darts Championship opener. As one of the top 32 players from the PDC Order of Merit, Cullen is seeded straight through to round two, alongside the

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Bulls issue final call as Bradford College hosting trial for new players

BRADFORD Bulls Women are gearing up for the new season by hosting trials tomorrow evening. After failing to gain promotion to the new eight-team Betfred Women's Super League for 2024, Bulls will spend next year in the North Regional Division, which

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Former Bantams midfielder sees stay at Avenue extended

Bradford (Park Avenue) have confirmed that former Bantams midfielder Connor Shanks has agreed terms on a loan extension at Horsfall until January 2, 2024.  Shanks has made four appearances for Avenue so far, scoring one goal, a fine individual

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'If you put a monitor on my heart rate, it will be the same as on a league game'

GRAHAM Alexander refuses to understand anyone who doesn’t take the EFL Trophy seriously. City are eyeing a place in the last 16 of the Bristol Street Motors competition tonight when they take on Liverpool under-21s at Valley Parade. Having