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Motorists warned to expect disruption as three crashes in and around Bradford
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect disruption tonight after three crashes in and around Bradford. There are reports of heavy traffic due to an accident on M606 Northbound from J2 Merrydale Road (Euroway Trading Estates) to J3 A6177 Rooley Lane
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Bradford MP calls for ‘disgusting crime’ of spiking to be made offence in law
A BRADFORD MP has called for the “disgusting crime" of spiking to be a specific offence in law. Bradford South MP Judith Cummins questioned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on his position on the current laws covering spiking, in Parliament. Spiking
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Half of man's ear was bitten off in 'sickening and vicious' attack on train
PART of a man's ear was bitten off in a "sickening" attack on a train. Three men have been sentenced for their part in the assault, following a British Transport Police investigation. They are Thomas Scott, of Meadow Lea, Keighley, Marley Hollings
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Ex-paratrooper, 92, starts another walking challenge for cause close to his heart
VETERAN fundraiser Jeffrey Long MBE has set off on another epic walking challenge for a cause close to his heart. The 92-year-old ex-paratrooper is aiming to complete 101 laps of Bradford’s Centenary Square to raise funds for Bradford Hospitals
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Seabrook Crisps becomes sponsor of both City and Bulls
THE owner of Bradford-based Seabrook Crisps has become a sponsor for City and Bulls. Calbee UK Ltd (Calbee) will show its support for both clubs across 2023-24. Bradford City already stocks Seabrook Crisps and now the brand will receive matchday
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Police hunting for wanted man who has been seen in Bradford
POLICE in Bradford are appealing for information regarding the location of a wanted man. Officers would like to speak to Kye Tavernier, 21, who is wanted for burglary offences, possession of offensive weapons, domestic-related offences and failing
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LOCALiQ enter strategic partnership with Chamber of Commerce
AN award-winning marketing company has entered a strategic partnership with the Chamber of Commerce. LOCALiQ - whose news brands include the Telegraph & Argus, The York Press, and Craven Herald - has entered a strategic partnership with West &
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'High-profile occupier' secured for Bradford’s One City Park
A “high-profile occupier” has been secured for Bradford’s One City Park, it has been revealed. The £35m Grade A office development on the edge of City Park - delivered by Muse in partnership with Bradford Council - was recently completed.
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Why there was a large police presence in Queensbury this morning
West Yorkshire Police has issued a statement following a large police presence in the Queensbury area this morning. Officers scrambled to the village at around 6am. One resident reported seeing "seven police cars and one police SUV".
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'Sometimes we take for granted what we actually have in our city'
A MULTI-cultural festive tree in Bradford is sending a united message of peace and togetherness this Christmas. Adorned with bright baubles, the tree can be seen standing tall in Centenary Square, opposite the historic City Hall. In a world
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Local business supplying healthcare staff across the UK relocates to city centre
A BRADFORD agency providing staff to hospitals and care homes across the UK is relocating to the city centre. Tempcare Personnel, the Bradford-based agency that provides nurses, care and support workers for hospitals and care homes across the UK
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Bantams boss builds up clearer picture with Vadaine Oliver
GRAHAM Alexander admitted he was a bit vague about Vadaine Oliver’s situation at the start of the week. Forty minutes and a goal later and the City boss has got a clearer picture with his returning striker. Oliver took a significant step on
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Praise for the amazing community which supported little girl with cancer
A COMMUNITY has been presented with a prestigious award for its support of a young girl who was diagnosed with cancer. Beau, from Roberttown, Liversedge, tragically passed away earlier this year - just a few days short of her seventh birthday.
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‘Aggressive and hostile' man waved large knife at police and threw tiles from roof
AN “aggressive and hostile” man brandished a large knife at police and threw tiles down from a roof at them in a stand-off lasting 45 minutes. Jordan Greenaway, 23, of Bolton Hall Road, in Bolton Woods, was jailed for affray at Bradford Crown Court
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KFC to buy more than 200 outlets owned by the billionaire Issa brothers
KFC has said that it will buy more than 200 outlets owned by the billionaire Issa brothers who have links to Bradford. The fast food chain said that it would take over the sites in the UK and Ireland, which employ around 7,800 people. Around
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Low-income households in Bradford set for £100 payment this December
LOW-income households in Bradford could receive £100 this December to help with rising costs. Bradford Council has started issuing payments from the Government’s Household Support Fund. Councillor Sarah Ferriby, Bradford Council’s executive
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The 'hidden problem' in a picturesque corner of Bradford district
A HUGE £27,000 package of support to tackle the growing problem of food poverty in Ilkley has been agreed by the Town Council to ease the burden on local people this Christmas - and beyond. A meeting of Ilkley Town Council on Monday night agreed
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Post office destroyed by major fire set to reopen next year
A BRADFORD post office gutted by a major fire is set to reopen next year after months of closure. West Bowling Post Office, on Gaythorne Road, suffered extensive damage following the incident in November last year. Crews from Bradford, Leeds
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Blood bank bosses in plea to Bradford donors
Residents of Bradford are being urged to give the unique gift of blood this festive season to assist the NHS during the challenging winter months. Bradfordians have been called upon to book and fulfil their appointments so as to convert each appointment
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Action taken against Morrisons after rival supermarkets stopped from opening nearby
BRADFORD-based supermarket chain Morrisons broke land use laws to stop rival supermarkets opening nearby stores, the competition watchdog has ruled. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it has taken action against the retailer to address
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More than dozen tickets issued in operation which tackles anti-social driving
MORE than a dozen tickets were issued as part of a police operation aimed at tackling anti-social driving. A spokesperson for the Leeds North West Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) said: "Over the weekend, roads policing officers were patrolling
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Why you may hear an emergency siren in Bradford South tomorrow
A TEST-sounding of an emergency siren will be heard at a Bradford company tomorrow. The off-site emergency siren is set to go off at 10am and 8pm at Solenis in Low Moor on Thursday, December 7. The siren, which produces a sound of increasing
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Over 100 festive tractors and farm vehicles to take part in 25-mile Rudolph's Run
MORE than 100 festively decorated tractors and assorted farm vehicles will take to the roads on the evening of Saturday, December 16 for the third annual Rudolph's Run. Organised by the Lothersdale Agricultural Discussion Group, the 25-mile run
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Police release image of man in connection with serious sexual offence
POLICE investigating a serious sexual offence in West Yorkshire have issued an image of a male they would like to identify. The incident took place at an address in the Little London area of Leeds on Sunday, November 12. A woman in her twenties
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Silsden beat weather but not Knaresborough as Route One cup clash off
SILSDEN have missed out on the chance to move into the Northern Counties East League Premier Division play-off places. A wonderful 2-1 win at high-flying neighbours Albion Sports last time out had given the Cobbydalers a real shot in the arm.
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Work starts on replacing felled trees at beauty spot in Bradford district
WORK is being carried out on replacing felled trees at a Keighley-district beauty spot. A swathe of trees at the St Ives estate, Harden, had to be removed earlier this year when they became infected with 'Larch tree disease', or Phytophthora Ramorum
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Teenager fighting for his life after car smashes into wall outside pub
A TEENAGER is fighting for his life following a crash last night where a car collided with a wall outside a country pub. Police are appealing for information following the serious injury collision near the village of Upperthong, in Kirklees.
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Road cleared after two-car crash caused traffic chaos on busy Bradford route
A TWO-CAR crash on a busy Bradford road caused heavy traffic this morning. Police were called at 9.23am today to reports of a two-car crash on Tong Lane in Bradford. The crash took place near New Lane and traffic alerts reported that the road
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West Bowling facing Oulton in Challenge Cup before possible second round trek
WEST Bowling will play at Oulton Raiders in the Challenge Cup first round next month. The game will take place on the weekend of January 13/14, and will present a stiff test for the Bradford rugby league side. Bowling and Oulton were both in
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'Going down to 10 men kind of killed us': Liverpool's Valley Parade reaction
THE red card “killed” Liverpool under-21s last night, according to head coach Barry Lewtas. The Premier League youngsters, making their first appearance in the knock-out stages of the EFL Trophy, had to play more than an hour with 10 men at Valley
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How to spot the difference between anxiety and depression - and the links
ANXIETY and depression are two of the most common mental health conditions. In simple terms, anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease. Depression is a feeling of sadness, hopelessness, or worthlessness. While anxiety and depression are
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Reader letter: 'Tories are ruthlessly pursuing agenda of divide and rule'
SIR - Philip Davis makes a robust attack on "welfare scroungers" and "those who choose not to engage with work" in his latest T&A column. His dogmatic stance is somewhat undermined by a report on the very next page headed "Bradford hardest
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Statement from police after three-car smash this morning
THREE cars were involved in a crash in the Idle area of Bradford. Police were called to the scene, on Albion Road, just before at around 7.50am. The front passenger side of one of the cars was badly damaged. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire
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Bantams 4 Liverpool under-21s 0: Match stats and player ratings
CITY breezed into the northern quarter-finals of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy with an emphatic win over Liverpool under-21s. T&A chief sports writer SIMON PARKER saw their second-round victory at Valley Parade last night and provides the
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Film made in Bradford about teenagers on estate to become new TV series
A FILM shot in the Bradford district has been optioned for a new TV series about teenagers living on a social housing estate. Inspired by filmmaker Jordon Scott Kennedy’s coming-of-age journey, Youthless tells the story of a group of teens unknowingly
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Calls in Bradford for permanent ceasefire amid Israel-Palestine conflict
MOTIONS will be heard at a Bradford Council meeting calling for a permanent ceasefire amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. There has been a huge strength of feeling in the Bradford district over the past two months, with regular demonstrations
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'I've never experienced kindness like it here - and I'll never forget that'
“I'VE never experienced kindness like it here, and I'll never forget that.” Those are the touching words of Baildon woman Lisa Brassington as she describes the support she has received from the Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford. It has been providing
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New safety lighting installed in Skipton's Aireville Park
LIGHTS have gone up in Skipton's Aireville Park in a bid to make walkers and cyclists feel safer during the dark evenings. The lights, which are controlled by a timer, line the main path through the 20-acre park off Gargrave Road and have been
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Statement changes to be decided on for Aire-Wharfe League
THE Aire-Wharfe League’s management committee will need to put on their thinking caps between now and mid-December. The league’s Rules Working Group, who have met seven times, have come up with 22 recommendations to be discussed by the management
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Brother pays tribute to much-loved Bradford shopkeeper after his sudden death
THE brother of a long-time Bradford shopkeeper has spoken of sadness following his sudden death. Father-of-two Imran Riaz, 45, passed away after suffering a heart attack at Sunrise Supermarket on Westfield Road, Manningham, last Tuesday (November
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Bradford race ace and Skipton cousin cap off astonishing rally season in style
Cousins Dave and Jamie Forrest are still celebrating after capping their best ever season by steering an ageing but trusty Ford Escort to third place in its class on arguably the biggest and certainly hardest rally on the UK calendar. It was Bradford-based
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Avenue put faith in academy boss as head coach talks go on
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have put their faith in academy technical director Tom McStravick for the time being. After interviewing at length for their vacant head coach position last week at Horsfall, the Northern Premier League Premier Division club
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Senior signs new stopper as Bantams squad gets a boost
BRADFORD City Women’s disappointment over their league game against Alnwick Town Juniors on Sunday being called off due to a frozen pitch has been eased by a new signing in the shape of goalkeeper Laura Wilson. After joining City as their new head
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Lilley buzzing to be Bulls vice-captain as he seeks knockout combo with 'Bruno'
JORDAN Lilley has been chosen as Bulls’ new vice-captain by Eamon O’Carroll, having been groomed as a leader-in-waiting under John Kear, Mark Dunning, Lee Greenwood and Brian Noble. The half-back will be Michael Lawrence’s deputy, with the prop
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'It was a really good night for us': Alexander happy with City's Trophy progress
CITY’S ruthless streak impressed Graham Alexander as they eased into the last 16 of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy. A 4-0 win over Liverpool under-21s at Valley Parade last night booked a place in Friday’s draw for the third round. Tyler
