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Appeal for CCTV footage after burglary in popular park

POLICE are appealing for information, in particular CCTV and dash cam footage, following a burglary in the Savile Park area, Halifax yesterday.   The burglary occurred between 3.45pm and 6pm, Wednesday 6 December.  Damage was caused and a number

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'We won't be going into January looking to sign four or five players'

GRAHAM Alexander feels City have more than enough to avoid the need for a January influx. Alexander is set to trim the large squad he inherited when the mid-season transfer window opens in just over three weeks. With the busy holiday schedule

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Delight for Bradford's unsung heroes at annual Community Stars Awards

There were plenty of smiles as Bradford’s 13th annual Community Stars Awards evening took place. The special awards, organised by the Telegraph & Argus and Bradford Council, recognise the district’s unsung heroes who go above and beyond to help

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Bus diversions due to crash near Buttershaw estate

A CRASH is causing disruption near the Buttershaw estate this evening.  First Bus said the collision happened on Mandale Road.  This means the 645 service towards Buttershaw is diverting from Wibsey roundabout via Wibsey Park Avenue, Reevy

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Reader letter: 'Odeon would have disappeared years ago without Norman's effort'

SIR - Thank you Mark Nicholson for a splendid obituary on Norman Littlewood (T&A, December 2). I had some involvement with the Bradford Odeon Rescue Group (BORG) over the years and Norman was such a lovely man, and with boundless energy in

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Motorist not guilty of causing death of much-loved family man by careless driving

A KEIGHLEY man was found not guilty of causing death by careless driving in a trial at Bradford Magistrates Court on Tuesday. David Stell, 62, of Moorlands Avenue, Keighley, was charged with causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving without

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Access to mental health services across the winter period

West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership offers a range of self-help resources online to help everyone stay as healthy as possible throughout the holiday season and beyond.  This means helping people to manage their mental health and emotional

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Plans to build new £8.6m bus station are given the go ahead

PLANS to build a new bus station in a West Yorkshire town centre have been given the green light. The existing “bus hub” in Heckmondwike town centre will be given a major upgrade, with more bus stands and improved facilities for passengers.

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Young people educate the next generation at first conference of its kind

OVER a hundred young people in Bradford gave up their Friday night to take part in the first-ever youth conference of its kind. Youths from across the district came together at Mary Magdalene CIC for the Bradford Youth Palestine Conference - a

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Avenue loanee from last season gets first Premier League start against Liverpool

Former Bradford (Park Avenue) winger Andre Brooks made his first Premier League start for Sheffield United last night, against title-chasing Liverpool no less. It has been a remarkable rise for the 20-year-old, barely a year after playing for Avenue

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Bradford MP says British Muslims are leaving UK amid rising threat of Islamophobia

British Muslims are looking to leave the UK because of the rising threat of Islamophobia, ministers have been warned. Opening a debate on Islamophobia, Labour MP Naz Shah said: “Many are fearing for a future in Britain for their children, and those

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A 'poignant' evening of remembrance at the 20th Christmas Star Appeal

IT was a ‘poignant’ evening of reflection and remembrance as dozens of people gathered in City Hall for the 20th Christmas Star Appeal. Each year, people dedicate gold stars in memory of family or friends which they place on the Christmas tree

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BBC TV licence will increase to £169.50 a year

TV viewers in Bradford will have to pay more for a TV licence next year. There will be a £10.50 increase on the BBC TV licence fee next year, bringing the new annual total £169.50 a year, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has announced. It comes

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See who police want to identify as part of their enquiries into Bradford crimes

Police have released photos of people they would like to identify. The images are in relation to different crimes across Bradford district. West Yorkshire Police’s images may be of both potential suspects or witnesses. Members of the public

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Warning as cyclist rides through cordon after crash and gas leak

The fire service has issued a warning to the public after photos emerged of a cyclist riding through a cordon.  The cyclist was seen in the cordon, among fire engines, police cars, and hoses during an ongoing incident on Thornton Road today. 

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Reader letter: We want better EU links

SIR - Nissan’s Sunderland investment is good news, Peter Rickaby (Letters, December 2) - but it doesn’t disprove how hugely damaging Brexit is to the UK economy overall. The Japanese carmaker isn’t typical of potential new investors...or existing ones

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Aldi boosts pay for thousands of employees as hourly rate goes up to £13.55

Thousands of Aldi employees are set to gain a pay rise in early 2024, as all store and warehouse workers are guaranteed to be earning at least £12 per hour, the company has announced. It will be the first supermarket to carry out the highly paid

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BBC TV licence will increase to £169.50 a year - a rise of £10.50 for households

There will be a £10.50 increase on the BBC TV licence fee next year, bringing the new annual total £169.50 a year, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has announced. It comes after the household payment, which funds much of the corporation’s operations

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Major road blocked off after reports of crash

THERE are reports of heavy traffic on a major Bradford road after a crash. Traffic apps are reporting Barkerend Road is blocked in both directions due to the incident near Marchbank Road. The traffic alert says: "Barkerend Road both ways partially

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Bakery had to be evacuated after dramatic crash

A BAKERY had to be evacuated after a dramatic crash.  It happened on Thornton Road, just after 10am today. A large police cordon is in place while emergency services work at the scene.  No one was trapped in the vehicle and West Yorkshire

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Man who ‘took pressure-cooker bomb into hospital’ has trial halted

A clinical support worker who took a viable pressure-cooker bomb into a West Yorkshire hospital has had his trial halted and the jury has been discharged. Mohammed Farooq, 28, was arrested at St James’s Hospital in Leeds after a patient talked

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Fire service statement after car crashes into gas mains

THE fire service has issued a statement after a car crashed into gas mains on a major Bradford road. It happened on Thornton Road, just after 10am today. Members of the public were evacuated and a large police cordon has been set up while emergency

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Police urge residents to close windows and doors after crash and possible gas leak

Police have urged anyone living near Thornton Road to close their windows and doors.  There is a huge emergency services presence after a crash near the junction of Hollings Road and Hockney Road on Thursday morning (December 7). West Yorkshire

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Recap: Thornton Road now open after car smashes into gas mains

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Emergency services rush to crash on major road amid fears of gas leak

EMERGENCY services have rushed to a crash which has shut a major Bradford road this morning. Please find an alternative route RTC on Thornton Rd, Bradford BD8 near to the Mercedes Garage. Possible Gas leak multiple emergency vehicles in attendance

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'He acquitted himself really well': Bantams boss boosts Tomkinson's chances

JON Tomkinson has thrown his hat into the ring for a league chance, according to City boss Graham Alexander. The American played the full game against Liverpool under-21s on Tuesday – only his second start since joining on loan from Norwich.

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Company with humble Bradford beginnings wins national award

A BRADFORD company with humble beginnings has won a national award. Adams Foodservice Trading Ltd has been awarded the prestigious Federation of Wholesale Distributors Gold Award for Foodservice Wholesaler of the Year. What started as a corner

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Police concerned for welfare of missing 19-year-old Bradford man

A YOUNG man from Bradford has been reported missing. Lewis Priestley, 19,  was reported missing at around 11.30pm last night from his home in Allerton.  He is described as a white male, with brown hair, stubble around his face and wearing a

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More buses for Bradford amid delays from city centre roadworks

MORE First buses will be added to Bradford’s network as roadworks continue in the city centre.  There will be a further seven buses in operation until February 2024 to reduce current delays to journey times.  Disruption is expected to greatly

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Man avoided paying taxi fare outside hotel - now he has to pay over £700

A BRADFORD district man who avoided paying a £9.80 taxi fare outside a hotel has been forced to pay 70 times the price. Paul Rose, of Halifax Road in Keighley, made off from the taxi at the Rendezvous Hotel in Skipton on May 26. Court documents

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Opinion: Christmas is a time of lies and deceit for children

“IT’S a good job Santa brings all this stuff - it would be really expensive otherwise.” A colleague once told me, with a manic laugh, that his young daughter said this on Christmas Day, as she and her siblings unwrapped their piles of presents.

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Council urged to get on with 'road to nowhere'

NORTH Yorkshire Council has been urged to get on and complete a 'road to nowhere' aimed at removing heavy traffic from the centre of Skipton. A new road linking Ings Lane and Engine Shed Lane to the A629 Skipton bypass has been in the pipeline

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Nella Rose says I'm a Celeb argument with Fred Sirieix was a 'misunderstanding'

Nella Rose appeared on This Morning on Wednesday (December 6) in an exclusive interview about her time on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here. The YouTuber was evicted from the show on Monday (December 4), the second contestant to be voted off

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3 reasons your dog loves to roll in the mud when outdoors (one is adorable)

Have you ever wondered why your dog is obsessed with rolling in mud when out and about? If you have to continuously hose down your fluffy family members because they can't resist sprinting to the nearest patch of mud or sloppy puddle, you are not

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How Bradford charity will use £10,000 grant from Morrisons Foundation

A BRADFORD charity has received £10,000 from the Morrisons Foundation. The grant from the charitable arm of the Bradford-based supermarket chain will help fund St Vincent de Paul Society's innovative ‘Seedlings’ programme. Held at their Social

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Robert Jenrick resigns as immigration minister due to new Rwanda legislation

The immigration minister Robert Jenrick has resigned from his position in government, saying their emergency Rwanda legislation "does not go far enough". Mr Jenrick had been seen as taking an increasingly firm approach over plans to stop asylum

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Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason to return to sitcom after 20 years

Iconic British sitcom Only Fools and Horse is set to return as beloved actor Sir David Jason steps back into the role 20 years after the last episode.  The show will be back for Christmas as fans will be able to see the Trotter family back in action

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'Decline is not inevitable' as hopes of town centre revival are voiced

HOPES have been voiced that the launch of a second Keighley Business Improvement District (BID) term – for the next five years – will provide a catalyst for reviving the town centre. When Keighley BID was originally established, in 2016, it was

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Call for speed cameras on busy dual carriageway in the district

SPEED cameras are being called for on a busy dual carriageway. Councillors are pressing for the devices to be introduced on the Aire Valley trunk road in Keighley. A feasibility study is currently being carried out into the possibility of cameras

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Who City could face in the last 16 of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy

CITY are one of just three League Two teams still in the northern section of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy. The Bantams booked their place in tomorrow’s draw for the last-16 of the competition with an emphatic 4-0 win over Liverpool under-21s

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Drug addict with 'appalling record' stole 100 tablets of his mum's medication

A DRUG addict who stole some of his own mum’s medication while he was staying at her home has been sentenced to 14 months in prison. Bradford Crown Court heard that 25-year-old Michael Hughes had a series of previous convictions for harassing his

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Bantams' forward closing in on record

BRADFORD City forward Tyler Smith is closing in on a record. There's now only two men that have scored more goals in 'other cups' for the Bantams. 'Other cups' include the EFL Trophy, Europe and now-defunct competitions of previous years.

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Uni of Bradford given £400k for students wanting to pursue careers in AI

THE University of Bradford has been awarded £400,000 to boost home postgraduate students wanting to pursue careers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science. Bradford has the most AI/data science graduates in the UK, according to the Higher

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Former Bulls player aiming to break world record today in 24-hour challenge

A FORMER Bradford Bulls player is aiming to break a world record today (December 7). Ryan Smith, who also used to play for Keighley Cougars and Dewsbury Rams in a 10-year career, is attempting to complete more than 9,119 chest-to-ground burpees

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Cowling motocross talent off to Spain ahead of exciting new season

Talented Cowling youngster Reuben McNally has been chosen to be part of a national motocross development programme with the Nora CRS development team.  Eleven-year-old Reuben only started riding in August 2020, with his mum Sammy, from Crosshills

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Bradford Premier League mourns loss of two popular umpires

Tributes are being paid to highly-respected Bradford Premier League umpire Keith Dickens, who died at the weekend. He twice took charge of the Priestley Cup final, in 2011 and 2013, during 25 years of officiating. After stepping down in 2013

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Bulls and Cougars braced for more trips to France as Carcassonne make move

BRADFORD Bulls and Keighley Cougars could soon have another potential trip to France to add to their fixture calendars. With Catalans Dragons and Toulouse Olympique already playing in British rugby league’s top three tiers, they may be joined by

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Departed Havern admits he couldn't imagine Avenue life without Bower and Boshell

Departed Bradford (Park Avenue) stalwart Luca Havern admits he could not imagine life at the club without Mark Bower and Danny Boshell, with the sacking of manager and assistant last month a major factor in his decision to leave Horsfall last Saturday

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£4.5 million broadband boost for two Bradford district areas

MORE than 15,000 homes and businesses in Bingley and Ilkley are set to get access to full-fibre broadband. Openreach has announced an investment of £4.5 million across the two towns. They join 15 other towns and villages in the Bradford area

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'I can't thank them enough': Vadaine Oliver so grateful to his Bantams support staff

VADAINE Oliver has paid a personal tribute to the team behind the team for getting him back on the pitch. Oliver saluted the support of City’s physio and fitness staff after eight months out of action. The big striker has had it tough this