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Banned driver caught behind the wheel of uninsured car
POLICE stopped a car and discovered the driver was banned until next year. A Toyota Urban Cruiser was stopped on Harrogate Road after a document check showed the vehicle was uninsured, police said. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the Steerside
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'Nuisance' bike is seized by police and owner given warning
POLICE seized a motorbike that was allegedly 'causing issues' around a park and in the surrounding area. The Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) was on patrol following several reports of nuisance off-road bikes around Roberts Park.
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These stunning photographs capture beauty of today's sunrise
DID you see the stunning sunrise this morning? These incredible photographs show the mesmerising sight that greeted people as they woke up. This photo was taken by T&A reader Vanessa Outlaw in Bingley at 8am. This one was taken
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Piece Hall's Christmas tree falls victim to stormy weather
A Christmas tree at The Piece Hall fell victim to this weekend's stormy weather. Storm Elin brought heavy rain to the region, prompting flood alerts and causing chaos on the rail network. The Halifax venue had to cancel an event on Saturday
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Weather warning for Bradford as Storm Fergus rolls in
THE Bradford district is covered by a Met Office weather warning, with Storm Fergus set to bring a wet and windy end to the weekend. The yellow warning for rain is in place from 5pm today until 3am on Monday. The Met Office is warning downpours
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Busy Yorkshire Ambulance Service receiving high volume of 999 calls today
THE ambulance service is receiving a high volume of calls today. Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) put out the message, saying it would prioritise the most seriously ill and injured patients. In a post on its Facebook page, the Yorkshire Ambulance
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Police launch appeal to locate missing 53-year-old man
POLICE have launched an appeal to locate a missing West Yorkshire man. Asif Ali, 53, has been reported missing from the Batley area. He is described as a Pakistani male, of a medium build, and very short black/shaved hair, police said.
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Bradford location helps UK reach important EV charger milestone
A BRADFORD location has recently helped the UK reach an important milestone. The UK has installed its 10,000th rapid electric vehicle charger, according to a leading device mapping provider. New data from Zapmap suggests that the 10,000th charge
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Bradford panto legend's lovely message as Cinderella opens at The Alhambra
BRADFORD panto legend Billy Pearce sent out a message to his adoring fans ahead of the opening of Cinderella at The Alhambra on Saturday. Billy plays the loveable Buttons, while Emmerdale star Samantha Giles is The Wicked Stepmother, and celebrity
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New court date over huskies 'dangerously out of control' on Bradford estate
A NEW sentencing date has been set following an incident where two dogs were dangerously out of control. Helena Fruin, 62, pleaded guilty to counts of being the owner/person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control - no injury, on September
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Council agrees to pay for maintenance of church clock
GARGRAVE Parish Council has agreed to pay for the maintenance for another three years of St Andrew's Church clock. Councillors however at the monthly meeting held on Wednesday at the village hall agreed to tell the parish church it would not be
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What you need to know as Bradford's NCP car park is demolished
WORK is now underway to demolish the NCP car park on Hall Ings in Bradford city centre. It’s part of a series of improvements to transform the Bradford Interchange and the surrounding area. Preparatory work for the demolition, including scaffolding
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Scout group celebrates 100th anniversary - and is featured in new book
THE 1st Spen Valley (St Paul’s) Scout Group celebrates its 100th birthday next year - and a new book explores its history. It all started for author Alan Holmes when he joined 1st Spen Valley Scout Group in 1953 as a Wolf Cub. He’s been associated
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Flood alerts and weather warning in place for Bradford district
FLOOD alerts remain in place today following heavy downpours. The Environment Agency has urged people to take care and avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near watercourses. People should not attempt to walk or drive through flood
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Leeds impressively beat Blackburn to keep up promotion charge
Leeds kept up the pressure on the Championship's top two with an impressive 2-0 win at Blackburn yesterday. In a test of their credentials against a vibrant home side, Daniel Farke's men passed with flying colours, and a goal in each half did the
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Gardening advice: Benefits of holly and other berries to our gardens
“I HEARD the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men!” - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 1863 The holly is a tree with berries that reflect the light
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Puppet master showman put on Christmas shows for children at Bradford Workhouse
THE Christmas pantomime is an essential element of family entertainment in the festive season. Although pantomime has roots going back to ancient Rome, its current form - for example the pantomime dame, the principal boy played by a young woman
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The Sunbeams are back in Alhambra panto this year! Share your Sunbeams memories
THE Alhambra pantomime - Cinderella - has opened and this year the Sunbeams are back for the first time since before the pandemic. The junior dance troupe was established in 1917 by Alhambra founder Francis Laidler to “bring sunshine in the dark
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Missing 12-year-old girl is found safe and well
A MISSING 12-year-old girl from Keighley has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. An appeal was issued to trace Leona Gallagher earlier today. In an update, West Yorkshire Police said: "Leona Gallagher has been found safe and well
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109-year-old band's plea for new members so it can play for years to come
ONE of Bradford's musical institutions has issued an impassioned plea for new members so it can continue for generations to come. For 109 years, the City of Bradford Pipe Band has wowed crowds at countless events with pipes, drums and dancers.
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Coffee shop is planned for city centre building
A VACANT city centre building could be converted into a café if new plans are approved. An application to convert a vacant section of warehouse on Nelson Street, a short distance from Trafalgar House police station and New College Bradford, has
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Huge upgrade of walking and cycling route - costing nearly £1 million - to start soon
A MAJOR scheme to upgrade a popular walking and cycle route is expected to begin early in 2024. The £958,000 project to upgrade the Spen Valley Greenway will see the route widened to make it easier for cyclists and pedestrians to share the same
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Former rough sleeper describes living on streets as 'scary place to be'
A MAN who has moved into accommodation after sleeping rough has said life on the streets is “a scary place to be.” Forty-seven-year-old James had been sleeping rough on and off in Bradford city centre for the last four years, setting up in shop
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Bar owner has Christmas spirit saved after yob wrecks her decorations
A BAR owner has thanked others in the same Bradford complex for saving her Christmas spirit after a yob wrecked her decorations. Lina's Coffee Booth & Bar in the city centre's Sunbridgewells tunnels was targeted earlier this month. CCTV footage
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Bulls break down social media stats as they seek to improve Super League chances
Bradford Bulls have provided a detailed breakdown of their social media statistics over the last 12 months, as they look to improve further in the fight to reach Super League. The top-12 ranked clubs by IMG and the RFL at the end of the 2024 campaign
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Avenue slump to lowest ebb with home defeat to rock-bottom Atherton
Bradford (Park Avenue)’s season goes from bad to worse, with yesterday seeing them lose 2-1 at home to rock-bottom Atherton Collieries in the Northern Premier League Premier Division. Will Longbottom’s second half consolation goal proved academic
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New Wigan signing takes swipe at Leeds as shock Bulls move cleared up
Eyebrows were raised when Bradford Bulls were able to use Sam Walters on dual-registration from Leeds Rhinos last season, with the second row already a player of proven Super League quality. That has been proven by his winter move to current Betfred
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Barrow snap up Cougars utility as he admits he "hasn't been enjoying rugby"
Keighley Cougars may have gone down from the Betfred Championship back in September, but one of their star men from last season will be staying in the second tier, after admitting he hadn’t been enjoying his rugby of late. Brad Walker, a half-back
