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Police close road after THREE crashes as gritters are requested
A MAJOR Bradford road has been blocked off this evening causing heavy traffic in the area. A650 Wakefield Road Northbound is blocked due to a 'police incident' that's being reported on a traffic page. The incident has been ongoing since 2
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Bantams braced for Derby trip in last-16 of EFL Trophy
Bradford City will be away to Derby County next month in the last-16 of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy. The Northern and Southern Section draws were conducted live on Sky Sports News at 6:30pm, hosted by former Southampton midfielder David Prutton
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Yorkshire Dales pub for sale reduced in price for a third time
A DALES pub which went on the market for sale this spring has been reduced in price for a third time. The White Lion, at Cray, near Buckden, in Upper Wharfedale, is being offered for sale by agents Christie & Co. It has been fully renovated by
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Ringleaders of Bradford-based 'county lines' drugs gang jailed for total of 17 years
SEVEN members of a Bradford-based organised crime gang who flooded Harrogate with heroin and crack cocaine have been sentenced. The two ringleaders have been jailed for a total of 17 years. All seven appeared at Leeds Crown Court today, December
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Demolition works carried out on two Bradford properties in 'dangerous state'
DEMOLITION work had to be carried out on two Bradford properties after excavation instructions were not followed, leaving them in a “dangerous state”, Bradford Council has revealed. Bradford demolition firm Thomas Crompton was called in last week
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Santa to drop by local museum over the next two weekends
Cliffe Castle Museum and Park will be helping the people of Keighley to get into the Christmas spirit with two special weekends of festive activities. There’ll be something for everyone with a Santa’s grotto, live music, market stalls, family crafts
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Former teacher and convicted paedophile wanted job to ‘access children’
A FORMER teacher and convicted paedophile wanted the job to “gain access to children”. Simon Beckerson, 46, has been banned from teaching for life after a Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) hearing on November 20. A report from the hearing published
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Bus coverage in West Yorkshire falls by nearly a third over last decade
THE number of miles covered by bus services in West Yorkshire has fallen by nearly a third over the last decade, new figures show. Department for Education figures show bus companies in the county provided 43 million miles of services in the year
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Football fan banned from attending games after 'tragedy chanting incident'
A LEEDS United supporter has been given a three-year football banning order over a tragedy chanting incident during their match with Cardiff City. Harry Keyes, aged 22, of Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, was arrested at the Elland Road stadium on
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Councillors speak out about 'shocking' and 'distressing' sex attack in cemetery
TWO councillors have called a sex attack in a cemetery a "shocking" and "distressing" incident. A cordon was in place at Whitcliffe Cemetery, on Whitcliffe Road in Cleckheaton, while the scene was forensically examined. West Yorkshire Police
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Bus diversions in place after crash on major Bradford
A MAJOR Bradford road is blocked off due to a crash. The northbound carriageway of Wakefield Road, at Bowling Back Lane, is blocked as the incident is dealt with. Bus diversions are in place. First West Yorkshire services 617, 618, and 620
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More affordable homes built in Bradford in last year, new figures show
MORE affordable homes were built in Bradford this year as numbers rose across England, new data shows. Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities figures show 235 affordable homes were completed in Bradford in 2022-23 – up from 149 during
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Bradford chippie marking a year in business with 'cheapest fish and chips' in country
A BRADFORD chippie is celebrating a year in business with the “cheapest fish and chips” in the country. Hooked, in Summerville Road, off Great Horton Road officially opened in the first week of December last year and has been a roaring success
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Rugby league set to change forever as seismic new tackle rules coming in
Tackling above the armpit will be outlawed at all levels of English rugby league from 2025 in a bid to reduce the risk of head contact. The tackle height change, which will come into force at grassroots level next year and then in the elite game
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Bradford community champion recognised for work at Downing Street event
A BINGLEY woman who puts community at the heart of everything she does has been recognised for her work at a Downing Street event. Maureen Carney was nominated by Shipley MP Philip Davies after MPs were invited to choose a community champion to
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Man identified by police after alleged train incident
A MAN has been identified following an appeal by British Transport Police. The appeal was issued about an incident where a man allegedly exposed himself and masturbated on a train between Leeds and Huddersfield on November 7. Detectives issued
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Why Shipley MP Philip Davies spoke with pupils at Bingley Grammar School
AN MP has praised the work of pupils at a school in Bingley campaigning for better access to education across the world. Shipley MP Philip Davies visited Bingley Grammar School and led an assembly before hearing about pupils' work. Mr Davies
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Influential band Blondie to play in West Yorkshire next summer
MUSIC trailblazers Blondie, widely regarded as one of the most influential bands of all time, are heading to West Yorkshire for a concert at The Piece Hall, Halifax. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame icons – whose chart-topping and era-defining career
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Met Office issues weather warning for strong winds in Bradford
THE Met Office has issued a warning for Bradford to expect strong winds throughout most of tomorrow. A yellow warning for strong winds has been put in place for the city by the national weather service on Saturday between 9am until 11.45pm.
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Boy, 14, denies murdering teenager Alfie Lewis near Horsforth school
A 14-year-old boy has denied murdering teenager Alfie Lewis outside a school in West Yorkshire. Alfie, 15, was attacked in the Horsforth area on November 7 as children were leaving two nearby schools. On Friday the teenager accused of stabbing
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Vacant bank building sold at auction for £30,000 above guide price
A TOWN centre banking hall has been sold at auction for £30,000 above its guide price. The former Barclays bank building, on the corner of Otley Road and Kirkgate in Shipley, shut in 2021 and has remained empty ever since. Earlier this week
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Pub to hold night of house and disco to raise vital funds for Bradford charity
A Shipley pub is hosting a night of house and disco music for a vital charity. The Beehive's 'Interstellar Strut' - featuring local talent - will raise funds for the Biasan Refugee Network. People can expect jazzy euphoric house and disco
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Celebrations as new estate agent opens in town centre
A NEW estate agent has opened in a town centre. Yesterday (Thursday, December 7) Robert Watts Estate Agents opened its brand-new office in Central Parade, Dewsbury Road, Cleckheaton. Kim Leadbeater MP for Batley and Spen joined the celebrations
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Large cordon in place as police investigate serious sexual offence at cemetery
POLICE are investigating a serious sexual offence on a 19-year-old which took place in the grounds of a cemetery. At 7.24pm yesterday evening (Thursday) police received a report of the incident which occurred in the grounds of Whitcliffe Cemetery
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Bantams v Salford preview: possible line-ups, referee, match odds
CHECK out our preview as City play their last home game before Christmas. Kick-off: Saturday, December 9 (3pm) Venue: Valley Parade Possible line-ups BRADFORD CITY GK Harry Lewis, RWB Brad Halliday, CH Matty Platt, CH Sam Stubbs
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Historic choir Christmas concert accessible with low cost tickets and 'quiet space'
THE historic Bradford Festival Choral Society is making its popular Christmas concert accessible to wider audiences. Says choir chair Sara Daniel: "We get that real inclusivity isn't a one-size-fits-all deal. We've got wheelchair access and good
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People working in Bradford's social care sector to share their experiences
People who work in the social care sector in Bradford district have been urged to share their views. Bradford Care Association, in collaboration with Bradford Council, is holding a survey about workers’ experiences and careers. Around 15,500
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Man who had gone missing from hospital has been found safe and well
A MAN who had gone missing from hospital has been found safe and well. David Richardson had gone missing from Calderdale Royal Infirmary this morning, but he has now been found. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "David Richardson
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Make the most of retirement - take up new interests at Bradford u3a
THESE days more people retire or move from full-time to part-time work than ever before. Bradford u3a is the ideal organisation if you wish to meet new people and sample new interests and activities. The u3a is a national collection of groups
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New photo released as police increasingly concerned over missing Bradford teen
POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 19-year-old man from Bradford. Lewis Priestley was reported missing at around 11.30pm on Wednesday, December 6, from his home in Allerton. He is described as a white male, with
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Bakery 'severely affected' after car dramatically crashed into gas mains
A BAKERY has been "severely affected" after a car dramatically crashed into gas mains. Drivers were told to avoid Thornton Road as emergency services worked at the scene. A black Mitsubishi 4x4 crashed into an independent gas governor supplying
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Bradford volunteer 'Sid' wins prestigious Yorkshire In Bloom award
SHIPLEY is celebrating the efforts of its enthusiastic volunteers after the town won a silver award in only its second year of entering the Yorkshire in Bloom competition. One Shipley volunteer in particular, was singled out for a special Britain
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School forced to open later due to boiler issues
A primary school in Bradford district has been forced to open later due to a boiler failure. Baildon Glen Primary School has issued a notice on Bradford Council's emergency school closures list. The start of the school day has been delayed
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Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 customers could be owed nearly £2k
Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 customers could soon receive a payout of nearly £2,000 as the mobile phone companies face claims of overcharging. The UK's four largest mobile phone network operators are facing a more than £3.2 billion class action claim
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Reader letter: Bus franchising a better option than current shareholder system
SIR - I was interested to read the article by Ray Wilkes (Telegraph & Argus, December 5) about bus franchising in West Yorkshire. Several elements seemed lacking in the piece. Bus franchising is not our ideal answer to the needs of travelling citizens
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GMB presenter reveals off-air suffering that he kept hidden from his co-hosts
The Good Morning Britain presenter Sean Fletcher has revealed that he kept behind-the-scenes suffering hidden from his fellow co-hosts whilst filming with them. Speaking to The Mirror's Outdoors in Mind podcast the 49-year-old shared that he was
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Warning to anyone eating chicken, turkey or eggs following spike in salmonella cases
Shoppers are being warned to take care when purchasing and cooking turkey and chicken at home following a rise in food poisoning cases. The Food Standards Agency (FSA), along with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), has urged people to be wary
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What is kennel cough? Symptoms, how it can be treated and more
Keeping our dogs safe and healthy is the number one priority for pet owners so it could potentially be a concern if your dog gets kennel cough. Kennel cough, like the name suggests, can cause your dogs to cough due to it being a respiratory infection
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Fans discover flavour missing from Cadbury Roses chocolates ahead of Christmas
Chocolate lovers have made a shocking discovery in Cadbury Roses products ahead of Christmas as one of the flavours is missing in some tins and packets. Cadbury chocolates including Roses, Heroes and Celebrations are always popular stocking fillers
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I tried afternoon tea at a Marco Pierre White's restaurant and it was a cosy delight
An afternoon tea is a classic British staple, with it being a perfect treat to celebrate birthdays, Mother's Day and many other occasions. Whether you enjoy the savoury delights of the sandwiches, the richness of the scones and cakes or the floral
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Homeowners urged to do these 4 checks of their homes for winter
British homeowners have been urged to carry out these four checks of their homes as winter arrives. With plummeting temperatures and months of wind and rain ahead, many of us will be ready and raring to hibernate until Spring arrives. However
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Is it illegal to drive with your car's inside lights on?
Many drivers - for generations - have believed that driving with your car's inside lights on is illegal but it's actually a myth. Most vehicles have some kind of interior light which is often called dome or courtesy lights. You'll typically
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World set to hit unwanted ‘milestone in climate history’ in 2024 Met Office says
The Met Office has predicted that the average global temperature in 2024 could rise higher than 1.5C above pre-industrial levels for the first time, setting an unwanted "milestone in climate history". This could be the first time it will happen
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'Incredible support': Bradford schools and businesses help Christmas shoebox appeal
MIKE CONWAY from Bradford Cinderella Club - which helps children living in poverty in the district - shares news of the charity’s Christmas shoebox appeal: Bradford often gets bad press, but when you volunteer for an organisation like the Cinderella
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Police concerned for welfare of missing 14-year-old girl
POLICE are concerned for the welfare of a missing teenage girl from Hipperholme. Calderdale CID would like to speak to anyone who has seen or has information about Amy-Rae Cheyne. She was reported missing at around 1pm on Thursday, December
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City on-loan striker Jake Young scoops another League Two award
JAKE Young has been named League Two player of the month for the second time this season. City’s on-loan Swindon striker, who is expected back at Valley Parade in the transfer window, scored in all five league games in November. His six-goal
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Injury-hit Salford suffering play-off blues like the Bantams
SALFORD, like City, have found it tough to get going again after play-off heartbreak. While the Bantams fell to eventual Wembley winners Carlisle, the Ammies experienced penalty agony against Stockport. And seven months on, they are struggling
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Police pledge to tackle violence and disorder in part of Bradford district
POLICE have pledged to deal with violence and disorder in the centre of a town in the Bradford district. Officers will work with Pubwatch and other partners to combat concerns over trouble in Bingley. Outlining 'Neighbourhood Priorities' for
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Bradford foster carers are praised at special event
DOZENS of Bradford's longest serving foster carers have been recognised for their amazing dedication to supporting children. A celebration event for foster carers with five or more years' service was held at the Aagrah Midpoint Centre in Thornbury
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Masked raiders - including one with a machete - launched late night attack at shop
A teenager who was involved in a convenience store armed robbery when he was just 16 has been given a suspended sentence more than two years years later. A judge heard on Thursday that Daniel Khan committed the offence back in July 2021, but he
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How young people can share how safe they feel in public spaces
YOUNG people are being invited to share how safe they feel in public spaces. The Story Pole project is appealing for people aged between 16 and 25 to explore the concept of safety and advocacy for women and girls. Participants must live, work
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Claim that police presence needed when Gaza motions are debated by Council
POLICE will need to be present at a Full Council meeting when motions on Gaza are discussed, the leader of Bradford’s Conservative Group has claimed. The two motions call for a permanent ceasefire amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.
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Delight as popular woodland is now in community ownership after sale completed
A beloved local woodland has come into community ownership. The sale of Weston Woods, more formally known as East Wood, in the Otley area, has been completed. The Friends of Weston Woods (FoWW) - the group which will manage the woods on behalf
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Large Bradford food business named on Government's 2023 list of tax defaulters
A LARGE food business is one of seven Bradford-based companies and individuals named on the Government's list of tax defaulters in the UK for 2023. Mumtaz Food Products Ltd was slapped with a penalty of £40,937.66 after failing to pay £89,972.89
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Bradford Dragons drag victory from jaws of defeat in Thunder thriller
Bradford Dragons made the long road trip to face Worthing Thunder on Saturday in Division One of the National Basketball League. But the trek proved worth it, as Bradford came from behind in overtime to claim a thrilling 85-81 victory. Results
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Bradford (Park Avenue) fan of over 80 years and Spen Victoria stalwart dies
A Bradford (Park Avenue) fan of over 80 years, and a club stalwart at Bradford Premier League side Spen Victoria has died at the age of 91. Tributes have been pouring in for the much-loved Malcolm Hirst, who passed away last Sunday, with former
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King leaves Avenue stage for last time as exodus goes on
Bradford (Park Avenue) have confirmed that goalkeeper coach Danny King has left the club, less than a week after player/coach Luca Havern also departed. King came in ahead of the 2020/21 season to work under first-team boss Mark Bower and assistant
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Young Cleckheaton duo get Yorkshire call as coaches help latest Headingley crop
Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) have announced the players selected for the boys’ Academy squad and the Emerging Players’ Programme (EPP) for 2024. A total of 31 players will be involved across both groups, 11 on the Academy and 20 on the
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Super Cooper hits five for Thackley but Tyersal punished for profligacy
The weekend’s women’s football programme was decimated last weekend, with no games played, but there were some games the previous weekend. In the West Riding County Women’s Football League Premier Division, Thackley were away to Morley Town, who
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Oakes aims to pull up trees at Bulls as he relishes competition with dynamic duo
NEW Bulls signing Will Oakes is not daunted by the challenge that lies ahead of him, in the shape of Jorge Taufua and Ben Blackmore. The trio are the only senior wingers in the Bradford ranks, but the latter two were integral to Lee Greenwood and
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'Pep Guardiola could get sacked tomorrow and I’d just shrug my shoulders'
GRAHAM Alexander takes on Salford tomorrow for the first time since they sacked him three years ago. The Bantams boss won promotion from the National League in his first season with the Ammies in 2019 and also led them to the final of the EFL Trophy
